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

Li Jiao was already dissatisfied with the child, and after hearing this, she became even more dissatisfied.

"Yes, yes, your dad loves you the most. In this freezing weather, you're still wearing such tattered clothes."

It's really cold outside; even though the sun is out, the temperature just won't rise. But this child is still wearing short sleeves and shorts. It's okay indoors, but it's not enough as soon as he goes outside.

Moreover, although it's a branded garment, it's a bit short because it's been worn for a long time, and various problems appear with the slightest touch.

You should know that some brands of clothing are basically disposable.

Pei Hui's face turned pale instantly, but he still stubbornly pursed his lips. He knew he was not favored by his father.

But being handed over to strangers... The six-year-old had no idea what to do.

"Stop carrying him."

Jiang Zhuhua put the suitcase aside and reached out to lift the person down.

Have you packed your things?

The child seemed stubbornly refusing to say a word. It was as if this was how he could defy reality.

It's like throwing a tantrum when you're a kid, wanting to be a cold and heartless learning robot.

"Li Jiao, wait a moment, I need to talk to him."

The suitcase was casually placed on the ground. Jiang Zhuhua walked towards the small house where Pei Hui lived, and glanced back. The child was not following him.

She had no choice but to pick the person up directly. Having never held a child before, she resorted to a simple and rough princess carry.

too close.

This distance is too close.

The sudden feeling of weightlessness startled Pei Hui, and he almost instinctively grabbed her collar. When he came to his senses, a faint fragrance filled his nostrils.

It has that unique sweet fragrance of fruit, light and subtle.

It was completely at odds with the person's aloof appearance, but this aura made people feel exceptionally safe.

The room was small and enclosed, with the windows blocked by garden plants. Only a tiny bit of light could get in. The room relied on a lamp for light, but even that lamp was dim.

A small bed and a table were all that was there, with a few pieces of clothing on the bed.

You can see the end of it at a glance.

Jiang Zhuhua put the person on the bed and made him sit down. He then sat on the small bed himself, as there was nowhere else to sit.

Don't you want to come with me?

Her parents were absent when she was young, and she was abandoned in an orphanage. She was raised in a free-range manner, so she simply couldn't understand why Pei Hui would be so dependent on a scumbag father.

“Speak. Pei Hui, you need to let me know what you’re thinking.”

Pei Hui remained stubbornly silent, his lips tightly shut. Jiang Zhuhua emphasized this again.

"The die is cast. Nobody will listen to what a little kid has to say, but if you tell me, maybe I can help you a little."

Since they would be living together for quite some time, Jiang Zhuhua, having raised this child, naturally wouldn't treat him like a kitten, puppy, or air.

She didn't know what parents should be like, so she could only figure it out in her own way.

“Your dad treats you badly. Even if I leave you here, he won’t care about you.”

The living room heating didn't reach this area, and it got chilly after a short while. Jiang Zhuhua noticed the small goosebumps on Pei Hui's arms and draped the thin blanket from the bed over him.

“When I was in kindergarten, they all said I didn’t have a mother. If I go with you, I’ll lose my father too.”

His fingers twisted tightly around the corner of the blanket, and Pei Hui tried to confide in someone in a hoarse voice. It was the first time he had done something like this, and he felt embarrassed after speaking out, his eyes involuntarily reddening with grievance.

"I was an unwanted child. Everyone hated me."

"My father is my only family. I want to have a family."

A faint sound escaped from her mouth, accompanied by a sob.

It seemed to be the first time someone had looked at him properly, and Pei Hui couldn't help but feel wronged, but the person in front of him was just an aunt he had only met a few times.

Even so, he still wanted to confide in someone.

"Take it easy. Being with me is much better than being with your biological father. Legally speaking, I will be your mother. A stepmother is still a mother."

This villain had such a miserable childhood. Jiang Zhuhua was even certain that he had treated him like a cat or dog and had a good life with Pei Hong.

“After you come with me, you won’t go hungry, you won’t wear summer clothes in the fall, and you won’t have to live in such a small house.”

Jiang Zhuhua earnestly reasoned with a child.

“I was given to you by Dad, so I am yours, Mom.”

Pei Hui was still heartbroken, wiping the corners of her eyes with her thin little hands. But no matter how she wiped the tears away, they wouldn't stop.

"You don't belong to me. You belong to yourself. Okay, pack your things. If you don't have anything to pack, we can just leave, and I'll buy you something new."

That "Mom" sounded really awkward to me, especially since Jiang Zhuhua herself had never even been in a relationship. But no matter how awkward she felt, she wouldn't show it in front of a little kid.

"That's all I want."

Pei Hui, wrapped in the blanket, crawled a couple of times on the bed, then crawled to the table, opened a drawer, and took out a small longevity lock. It was made of gold.

"it is good."

After Jiang Zhuhua finished talking with him, the two of them walked out of the room one after the other.

Li Jiao sat in the living room, watching this scene of motherly love and filial piety, and the more she looked, the more annoyed she became. She couldn't help but roll her eyes.

I need to take my best friend to see a doctor soon; she's in such a bad mental state.

They don't smile much anymore.

There weren't many important things; a small car was enough to load them all.

We hired a professional moving company, so we didn't have to worry about much. The house was one we received after the divorce, and it already had a sofa bed and other amenities.

In addition, Jiang Zhuhua hired professional cleaners to tidy up the house. Now, the only thing she needs to do is go shopping and buy clothes for the children.

Even those who have never taken care of children know that when it gets cold, they need to wear more clothes.

The three of them ate breakfast at the supermarket. Pei Hui was very well-behaved the whole time. He didn't say much and just did whatever he was asked to do.

The clothes here aren't custom-made, but they're from a brand name. Li Jiao stayed close by, chatting with him every now and then, her gaze growing increasingly strange.

"Go try it."

Jiang Zhuhua took a coral fleece onesie pajama set, an adorable bear outfit, and handed it directly to Pei Hui.

Pei Hui looked at the excessively cute clothes, then at Jiang Zhuhua. Although she was reluctant, she obediently went to try them on.

"You're really strange."

Li Jiao had been observing everything along the way, from eating habits to lifestyle habits. Nothing about them was familiar.

She slowly began to believe that Jiang Zhuhua had really changed. He was like a complete stranger after only a few days apart.

"I've already told you. You just didn't believe me."

Jiang Zhuhua stated frankly that if the original owner of this body were to return, she would relinquish the body without hesitation. However, she did not return.

Jiang Zhuhua didn't want to bear the weight of other people's intense feelings.

"What about her?"

Li Jiao asked tentatively.