Transmigrated as a vicious stepmother, I raised a child who became a heartthrob.

Jiang Ji apologized sincerely. Their apartment was actually on a fairly high floor, and the white dot was slowly making its way towards them.

It ran and jumped, spinning around and around right below the window, where it could be seen.

"I just wanted to go downstairs and play for a while. I remember the elevator's password. I also remember the door's password. But I got lost."

Jiang Ji tried his best to explain that he really didn't mean to stay out so late.

Jiang Zhuhua didn't say anything, but simply led the person into his home.

"Stand against the wall. Reflect for five minutes. I'll come back to ask you questions in five minutes."

Jiang Zhuhua immediately set an alarm on his phone. He originally wanted to beat him up, but seeing his aggrieved and self-reproachful expression, he ultimately didn't do it, but he couldn't lose his dignity.

So I decided to let him reflect on his mistakes by the wall. It was almost 2 a.m.

Even though he's going to kindergarten tomorrow, safety education is still urgent.

In those five minutes, Jiang Zhuhua quickly brushed his teeth, washed his face, and changed into comfortable slippers.

Just as I sat down on the sofa, the alarm clock went off.

"Come here, tell me what you've come to realize from your reflections."

Jiang Zhuhua deliberately kept a stern face.

"I……."

At this moment, his mother looked terrifying. Her face was cold and expressionless, and she looked at him as if he were a complete stranger. Jiang Ji involuntarily shrank back, a faint sense of panic rising within him.

“I shouldn’t have sneaked out of the house. I shouldn’t have run around playing with the dog and gotten all dirty.”

Jiang Ji tried hard to find his fault. He actually felt that he didn't do it on purpose. But his mother was so angry that he had no choice but to do as she wanted.

“Going out to play is fine; I never forbid you from going out and playing with your friends. It’s just that you’re too young right now, and I can’t guarantee your safety.”

What this little brat said was both right and wrong. Jiang Zhuhua could clearly see a hint of dissatisfaction, and even a touch of grievance, in his eyes.

Teaching children is really hard.

"You need to take your phone with you when you go out. Like today, if you get lost, you can call me and your Uncle Wang. Someone will take you home. We can guarantee your safety."

Jiang Zhuhua could see that he couldn't come up with anything from his reflections. Children's perspectives are sometimes inevitably not very thorough.

"And then there's you and that dog."

Jiang Zhuhua really didn't know what to say, and rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on.

"Then I won't play with it anymore."

Jiang Ji made a serious promise, though tears welled up in the corners of her eyes.

“I didn’t say you can’t play with it. No matter how cute it looks, it’s still a large pet. Some large pets look beautiful, but they can be dangerous. You can’t approach a dog without knowing its temperament.”

Fortunately, the dog we encountered today was a bit dim-witted. If it had been a dog that was good at disguising itself, or one that liked to bully the weak, Jiang Ji's fate today would have been uncertain.

Jiang Zhuhua had a headache. At the same time, he felt so angry that his whole body ached.

"Mom, I will remember everything you said."

Seeing his mother suppressing her anger and refusing to lay a hand on him, Jiang Ji realized his mistake at that moment.

My mother came in such a hurry, and I was so worried about him. My mother would be sad if he put himself in a dangerous situation.

Jiang Ji sidled up and rested her face on Jiang Zhuhua's knee.

"I won't go out and wander around anymore. I'll tell you where I'm going. I'll also keep my phone with me from now on."

The auto repair shop isn't actually far from this neighborhood. It's just across the street.

Jiang Zhuhua could clearly sense that Jiang Ji didn't know the way. It was just an L-shaped road; anyone who knew the way could easily find their way back.

Jiang Ji, however, got lost just like that.

This world is so vast and so complex to a kindergarten child.

"Where did you come from?"

Jiang Zhuhua clearly remembered telling the security guard not to let him out. That way, even if Jiang Ji left the house, he would just wander around the neighborhood. There were surveillance cameras everywhere in the neighborhood, so it would be easy to find him.

Most importantly, there are no blind spots.

"I followed the dog and crawled out through a hole."

Jiang Ji confessed honestly, and also explained the location of the cave.

Jiang Zhuhua nodded and immediately sent a message to the community security team, instructing them to seal up the dog hole by tomorrow.

"Go to sleep first."

It was already late, and Jiang Zhuhua wasn't going to stay up any longer, as he had to go to work the next day. The public opinion would continue to escalate.

It must be brought under control immediately. The initiative must be firmly in our own hands.

Jiang Ji obediently went to take a shower and dutifully climbed into his bed.

The day's adventures outside the neighborhood left him feeling completely exhausted. He fell into a deep sleep almost immediately.

Jiang Zhuhua glanced at the online public opinion again. It was no different from when she left; the public opinion was all positive.

Jiang Zhuhua was finally relieved.

The entire city lay there like a giant steel monster, with streetlights or a few household lights on. Most of it was shrouded in darkness.

Daylight seemed to break in the blink of an eye, and Jiang Zhuhua, because of work, got up earlier than usual.

I got up at six o'clock to start observing the situation online and also to keep an eye on my own stock market.

When the company was first established, she wasn't the only one who invested money. So she's quite sensitive about this aspect.

What happened last night almost made Jiang Ji unable to get out of bed. The alarm clock rang for a long time before she finally opened her eyes.

His eyelids felt incredibly heavy, but he still got up, dressed, and prepared to go to kindergarten.

Dad never lets him sleep in. The world is much better now; if he sleeps too long, Mom will get angry. I have to go to kindergarten today, so I need to behave well.

Teacher Yang always looked at him and then told his mother about his situation. He wanted to be a good child.

"I've asked for leave for you. Have something to eat and then take a nap. Uncle Wang will take you to school this afternoon."

Jiang Zhuhua was watching a live variety show.

The variety show features their own artists; it's a relatively casual show, broadcast live throughout.

Jiang Ji's eyes widened in surprise.

"I think I can go to class."

As he spoke, Jiang Ji couldn't help but yawn.

Jiang Zhuhua looked at his crooked clothes and shoes, and rolled her eyes without saying a word, simply pointing at his shoes.

"Listen to me. Also, be more careful in the future. Staying up late at night will stunt your growth. Otherwise, you'll just grow into a tiny potato."

Of course, children need to sleep well and go to bed early and wake up early. Jiang Zhuhua began threatening and intimidating without any qualms.