Chapter 1191: Chapter 1191: He Will Come Back

Xia Chuqing was taking an afternoon nap and couldn’t sleep well because of Xu Chaomu’s disturbance.

After calling Xia Chuqing, Xu Chaomu made another call to a close colleague of his. Everyone was very friendly, and some had even visited Xu Chaomu’s home to see Xiaobao, and they all quite liked the child.

Happy, Xu Chaomu took Xiaobao out to stroll in the park.

It was Sunday and the weather was exceptionally nice, with light clouds and a gentle breeze, filled with the fragrance of autumn chrysanthemums. The maple leaves in the park had also turned red, looking from afar like a red ocean.

The park wasn’t crowded in the afternoon, with only a leisurely group of elderly people walking, while most of the children had gone to the amusement park.

A few days ago, Xu Chaomu had just taken Xiaobao to the amusement park, and today, she simply walked with him in the park.

She was pushing the baby stroller, and Xiaobao was inside, playing with his cloth doll.

“Goo goo…” Xiaobao muttered, slapping the little doll with his hands.

Seeing him so happy, Xu Chaomu also felt exceptionally good, like this splendid sunshine!

Autumn had arrived, it was already September, and many children had started school, leaving the park much quieter.

Xu Chaomu wore a hat, and she also put one on Xiaobao. Mother and son walked in the park, attracting many glances.

Xiaobao was really beautiful among children his age, with big eyes, long eyelashes, a tall nose, and little dimples. No matter how you looked at him, he was endearing.

Having such a good-looking baby, Xu Chaomu was delighted, although this little rascal sometimes threw tantrums, but she was used to serving someone with a much bigger temper, and she felt Xiaobao was already quite considerate.

“Mommy…” Xiaobao called out. He had grown tired of playing with the cloth doll and reached out for Xu Chaomu to hold him.

Xu Chaomu squatted down, her long dress just touching the ground, and she touched Xiaobao’s cheek, smiling, “Good boy, mommy’s here. What do you want to play?”

Xiaobao didn’t want to play anything; he just wanted Xu Chaomu to hold him.

“Alright, baby, let’s not hold now. Let’s walk, okay?” Xu Chaomu coaxed with a smile.

“Humph…” Xiaobao was unhappy. He wanted to be held, he just wanted to be held.

Xu Chaomu refused to hold him, so he threw the doll he was holding out of the stroller!

The cloth doll rolled away, and Xiaobao’s little mouth pouted high.

“Ah, such a bad temper, I wonder who he learned that from,” Xu Chaomu said with a face full of dark lines.

She had to go over and pick up the cloth doll from the ground, tossing it back into the stroller. Xiaobao ignored Xu Chaomu, turning his back to her, silent, and playing by himself.

“Xiaobao, be good. Mommy will hold you,” Xu Chaomu compromised.

“…” Xiaobao didn’t speak and ignored her.

“Ah, such a big temper,” Xu Chaomu laughed, not making a fuss, and continued to push the stroller forward.

The park’s center was bursting with clusters of flowers, blooming in a variety of colors, bright purple and vivid red. Although it was autumn, the potted landscapes here were exceptionally beautiful, decorated as if it were spring.

The scenery was breathtaking, making Xu Chaomu’s mood even better.

But Xiaobao wasn’t in the mood, mommy wouldn’t hold him, mommy wouldn’t hold him…

He just played by himself, muttering, not looking up, neither at the scenery nor at Xu Chaomu.

The further they walked into the park, the fewer people there were, making the afternoon time seem even more leisurely and lengthy.

Xu Chaomu really liked this kind of life, without pressure, very simple, and very happy. Although it always felt like something was missing, where in the world could things be perfect?

Tired from walking, Xu Chaomu sat down under a tall banyan tree, drinking mineral water and watching the park under the autumn sun.

Xiaobao’s mood came and went quickly, and he seemed quite content playing on his own.

“Mommy…” Xiaobao turned his head to glance at Xu Chaomu.

Xu Chaomu happily responded, “Mommy is here.”

“Daddy…” Xiaobao called out again, his big eyes scanning around.

Xiaobao’s pronunciation of “Daddy” had improved a lot and become much clearer. When he called out, his big eyes were filled with endless hope.

Xu Chaomu sighed to herself, there was no daddy here.

“Daddy…” Xiaobao called out again.

There was no answer, and he seemed a bit anxious.

Helpless, Xu Chaomu could only coax him in a soft voice, “Daddy went out to make money, Xiaobao, don’t think about him, he will come back.”

Xiaobao seemed to understand, yet not quite, clutching Xu Chaomu’s hand and refusing to let go.

At that moment, Xu Chaomu felt a pang in her heart. Like her, Xiaobao had no father.

“Baby, be good, mommy will take good care of you.” Xu Chaomu hugged Xiaobao, unwilling to let go, but her eyes were slightly moist.

She spent the afternoon playing with Xiaobao in the park, and by the time they headed back, it was evening, with the setting sun spreading over the land, its red glow reflecting on the surface of the water, half the river rustling, half the river red. The afterglow dipped layer by layer, sprinkling on the ground.

When Xu Chaomu returned to West Garden, she just happened to run into an enthusiastic aunt who liked playing matchmaker.

Sitting in the neighborhood square with a fan and chatting with someone, the aunt smiled upon seeing Xu Chaomu, “Chaomu is back, took Xiaobao out to play again, huh?”

“Yes, Aunt He.”

“Did you consider what I told you last time? That civil servant, a really nice young man, works at the transportation bureau. Good job, good character. His family is just a bit poor, but the young man is willing to work hard. I showed him your photo, and he liked it a lot.”

Xu Chaomu was taken aback. Aunt He had indeed mentioned it to her, but she had never considered it.

“Chaomu, have another look at the photo, I’ll find it for you,” Aunt He said enthusiastically. “Take a look, he’s quite handsome, has a good temper, and is patient. He said he likes children very much and would be happy to raise Xiaobao together.”

Xu Chaomu looked up and saw the photo of the man with proper features, who seemed nice, smiling broadly, and appeared optimistic and cheerful.

Xu Chaomu glanced at Xiaobao in her arms and finally nodded, “I’ll meet him.”

“That’s the spirit!” Aunt He exclaimed, “It’s definitely easier for two people to work together than for you to raise Xiaobao alone. Don’t worry, my judgment is never off; the young man has a very good character.”

Xu Chaomu did not say much. Whether good or not, she would meet him first.

She also wanted to give Xiaobao a simple, warm home. She told herself over and over, she must not be selfish.

A child without a father was bound to be incomplete. While Xiaobao still had no memories, she could find him a father.

A civil servant was quite good… The job was stable, if not wealthy, life could be quite fulfilling.

“Better today than any other day, so let’s do it tonight. Today is just the right day, it’s a Sunday. You go meet him.”

Xu Chaomu nodded again, without a word.

Arranged by Aunt He, she soon met the man, who was four years older than Xu Chaomu and was very caring.

The meeting was set up in a small tea house. The man was very gentlemanly, always helping Xu Chaomu with pouring tea and offering water.

He didn’t talk much, but he was humorous and often made Xu Chaomu very happy with his wit.