Novel Full Chapter 3326: How Is That Embarrassing?
Chapter 3326: How Is That Embarrassing?
“Are you against Mommy going because you’re afraid your classmates will see?” Ning Shu asked. “Mommy needs money to support you and Shuangshuang so you don’t have to wear other people’s old clothes or use second-hand things.”
“Is it more embarrassing for me to sell breakfast or for me to sit outside the school with a broken bowl begging for money?”
“Begging for money is obviously more embarrassing,” Ma Lanlan said without hesitation.
Ning Shu: Honestly, even begging isn’t embarrassing. I fear nothing.
“Mommy is earning money with her own hands. How is that embarrassing? Do you think it wasn’t embarrassing when your dad used to beat me until my face was covered in bruises?”
Ma Lanlan nodded. “I support Mommy, but Dad will hit you.”
“If I make money, your dad will agree,” Ning Shu said indifferently. If he dared to take money from her, he’d better be prepared to lose a hand.
Besides this, Ning Shu couldn’t think of any other way to make a living.
Huang Jing only had a middle school education. Skills like medicine, law, or hacking were completely out of her reach.
Plus, she had two kids to take care of. The day was filled with chores like cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
Everything fell on her shoulders.
Even if she found a job, she wouldn’t have time to look after the kids, especially since Ma Shuangshuang was only four years old and in kindergarten. A child that young couldn’t take care of herself.
When life turned miserable, it felt like mountains pressing down on you.
Huang Jing didn’t even have time to plan for herself.
Maybe if Ma Yongjun didn’t hit her, she would at least feel a little bit of happiness. A couple supporting each other—that alone would be a blessing.
The more she thought about it, the more suffocated she felt.
That night, Ning Shu bathed the younger daughter while the older one bathed herself.
As she washed her, Ning Shu said to Ma Shuangshuang, “Shuangshuang, you must never let anyone touch the area covered by your underwear, understand? No one can touch below your neck either.”
There were always perverts who prey on children.
This world wasn’t free of darkness. Peace only existed because someone was willing to bear the burdens for you.
Ning Shu helped Ma Shuangshuang put on her underwear. “No one is allowed to touch the places covered by your underwear. And don’t take food from strangers.”
“Even if it’s from an uncle you know, don’t take it. You must tell Mommy first. Otherwise, Mommy won’t buy you pretty dresses anymore.”
Ma Shuangshuang hugged Ning Shu’s neck and gave her a kiss. “Shuangshuang remembers.”
Ning Shu tucked Ma Shuangshuang into bed. Ma Lanlan had also finished bathing. Ning Shu turned to her and said, “The same goes for you. You must protect your body. The area covered by your underwear is private. Never let anyone touch it.”
This was to prevent predators from taking advantage of children’s innocence.
Raising a child to grow up healthy was so damn hard. It took too much energy!
Ning Shu had lost count of how many times she had been a mother.
The responsibility was overwhelming. She didn’t want to take on this kind of task anymore.
She fanned herself while leaning against the headboard, gently cooling the children as they drifted off to sleep.
Once they were fast asleep, she stepped out of their room and glanced at the clock on the living room wall.
It was already 9:30 PM.
Looked like Ma Yongjun wasn’t coming home tonight.
Ning Shu left the house to find Ma Yongjun and headed straight to a tea house.
These so-called tea houses were actually just gambling dens.
Day or night, they were packed with people playing mahjong or poker.
There were quite a few of these tea houses in the small town.
Unlike big cities with their fast-paced lifestyles, this place had a relaxing atmosphere—good for retirement.
The original host had come looking for Ma Yongjun before, but each time, she ended up getting beaten.
It was as if Ma Yongjun wanted to show off his dominance, like a lion displaying its power for others to worship. He would beat her viciously.
Only when bystanders stepped in to break it up would he stop. After that, the original host didn’t dare to go to the tea house again.
Translator: Kaho