Just returned home, my brother sent me a screenshot, a photo of the child’s hundred-day celebration. He said the child would soon be a hundred days old and he planned to hold a big event, inviting relatives and friends.
I glanced at the date; there were still a few days left. Soon, the day of the child's hundred-day celebration arrived. I bought a gift with Li Jiang and went to the hotel.
I spotted the man sitting at the head table right away. It was indeed him—the same man I had seen in the hospital. He was sitting next to Wang Bing, likely a relative of hers. My brother said this man was named Ma Ming and he was the child's godfather, having named him Lu Haitian.
When Lu Haitian turned three, I finally gave birth to my daughter and named her Jingjing. My mother had accidentally fallen and injured her back, so she could only rest in bed. After weaning, with my brother's support, Wang Bing opened a window and door shop and often went out for business meetings.
One day, Wang Bing brought the child to my house, asking my mother to help take care of him. Boys tend to be a bit mischievous. Just as Jingjing fell asleep, Lu Haitian ran over, pulling off her blanket or throwing toys in her face. My mother had to tell him several times before he finally settled down.
Feeling sorry for Jingjing, I carried her to my room. My mother carefully prepared chicken soup to feed Jingjing. Just then, I heard the sound of glass shattering from outside. My mother immediately ran out, and I followed her.
Lu Haitian was standing by the coffee table, surrounded by broken glass on the floor. He pointed at the wine cabinet and shouted, "I want to drink red wine!"
I frowned and asked, "Who let you drink red wine?"
Lu Haitian blinked and replied, "My mom lets me drink it when she takes me out. She makes me clink glasses with her and then drink it all!"
"She even clinks glasses with my godfather!"
"My godfather is so tall, taller than Dad!"
"My godfather can also hold Mom and dance. It's so much fun!"
"My godfather kisses Mom here, here, and here!"
He pointed to his lips, nose, and cheeks, chattering away.
My mother's expression grew increasingly grim. She immediately called my brother, asking him to find Wang Bing and bring her back.
I worried that my mother might act impulsively and anger Wang Bing, causing her trouble, so I called my brother to advise him not to pursue the matter.
If my brother made a scene, Wang Bing would definitely not let it go easily.
Given my brother's temper, he might even hit my mother.
My brother listened to me and said he would just bring the child back without causing any trouble.
I finally breathed a sigh of relief.
My mother sat on the sofa, her gaze fixed on Lu Haitian.
"Mom, what's wrong?"
With a serious face, she quietly said, "Yin Yin, don't you think this child doesn't look like your brother's child?"
I was taken aback and comforted her, "Mom, don't overthink it. Kids grow quickly and change their appearance."
She nodded and didn't say anything more.
I handed the child over to her and went to the kitchen to cook.
As I chopped vegetables, I thought about what had just happened.
Lu Haitian mentioned that Wang Bing and Ma Ming were drinking, dancing, and kissing together.
What exactly was going on between them? Why did Wang Bing take the child to see him?
How far had they progressed in their relationship?
Is Lu Haitian really my brother's child?
What would he do if he found out the child isn't his?
Would he go mad again like in the last life?
No, I can't let that happen.
If he goes mad again, it might involve me as well.
I must keep him steady.
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