Reborn as a Weak Beauty Pampered by All Chapter 1371 - 1224:

Bun gazed at Min Rui, his young voice chiming, "Big brother, did you catch that? In Mom and Dad's eyes, we're still little babies!"

Luo Yanqing: "..." He was already fifteen, was he truly still a baby?

Kang Li: "..." Well, her son was still a minor, so referring to him as a baby wasn't entirely off the mark.

Picking up the travel bag from the floor, Luo Yanqing took Kang Li's hand, and they proceeded into the living room.

Thirty minutes later.

"Luo Mingwei isn't home?"

It had been roughly thirty minutes since they entered, and Luo Yanqing still hadn't seen Ming Wei, causing him to furrow his brow slightly.

He had a vague idea of Ming Wei's whereabouts, yet he was unwilling to accept that reality. In Luo Yanqing's mind, no matter the circumstances, Ming Wei would never depart from this home, the family that genuinely cared for and cherished her.

"We're about to register."

Kang Li addressed Min Rui and Brother Ming Han before rising from the sofa. She cast a quick glance at Luo Yanqing and stated, "Go to your study; I need to speak with you."

Luo Yanqing's heart skipped a beat at her words, but he still rose and followed her.

"Close the door."

Kang Li said this casually as they entered the study.

Luo Yanqing complied.

"Will you tell me willingly, or must I pry the answers from you?" The two stood facing each other in the study's center. Kang Li's gaze was as placid as a still lake, yet this very calmness made Luo Yanqing feel increasingly uneasy.

Luo Yanqing pursed his lips tightly and remained silent for a moment before inquiring, "About what?"

"Stop playing ignorant with me."

Kang Li's expression turned stern.

Luo Yanqing stepped forward and reached for her hand, but to his surprise, Kang Li pulled it away. "Don't try to talk your way out of this." Seeing a flicker of hurt in Luo Yanqing's eyes, Kang Li let out a huff, "I won't be swayed."

Luo Yanqing hesitated, "Do you truly need to know?"

Kang Li raised an eyebrow. "What do you think?"

Luo Yanqing faltered, "I..."

Kang Li stated calmly, "Actually, you don't have to say anything." Upon hearing this, Luo Yanqing realized that remaining silent would likely result in his girlfriend being distant towards him!

"...I'll speak."

Luo Yanqing's demeanor returned to normal as he began, "Remember how Luo Mingrui's birth mother and I got married?"

Seeing Kang Li nod, Luo Yanqing continued, "I believed she and I were merely coexisting, as I could tell she held no affection for me, and I, too, had no feelings for her. However, when I discovered she was eight months pregnant and had an accidental fall, requiring hospitalization, I, as her husband, rushed to her side as swiftly as possible... She was carrying twins. Despite the lack of affection between us, she... she was giving birth to my children. But before I could reach the hospital, she refused immediate surgical intervention, insisting on waiting for me. Then, with only me, her, and her father and brothers present, she compelled me to agree to something. She implied that failing to do so would result in the loss of three lives. I suspected her demand was not benign, but her father and brothers pleaded, leaving me no choice but to agree. Years later, she contacted me last year, requesting that my father, Luo Minghan, and Luo Mingwei come to her, but I refused..." As Luo Yanqing trailed off, Kang Li interjected, "Continue."

"That's all. I was quite busy then, and finding time to meet her was already difficult. After stating my position, I returned to the institute." He had omitted something Feng Lu had told him, something deeply shameful for any man, yet how could he possibly convey such mortification to her? It wasn't that he intended to conceal it, he simply didn't know how to broach the subject, at least not now. Perhaps it was for personal dignity, or perhaps for other reasons, but at that moment, he did not wish for his girlfriend to be aware of his humiliation.

With this thought, Luo Yanqing silently whispered, "Sorry" to Kang Li.

"Why didn't you write a letter to inform me?"

Kang Li's gaze was fixed on his, her expression solemn. "Am I an outsider? For both you and Rui Rui to unanimously keep this from me, if I hadn't unexpectedly returned to the country and happened upon your ex-wife attempting to abduct Ming Wei at the courtyard entrance, how much longer were you planning to withhold this information?"

"Don't misunderstand. I didn't intentionally conceal it from you; I didn't want to burden you with unnecessary trouble. As for Luo Mingrui, they were likely concerned you might overthink things, which is why they didn't bring it up with you."

Kang Li scoffed. "According to Professor Luo, you were all acting for my own good?"

"Yes." Luo Yanqing nodded, affirming, "You already have the demanding tasks of studying and caring for Bun, along with other responsibilities. I wouldn't possibly burden you further with Luo Mingrui’s mother’s affairs."

Kang Li gazed at Luo Yanqing, inquiring, "What are your thoughts on the current situation?"

"..."

Luo Yanqing appeared perplexed.

"Ming Wei has moved in with your ex-wife. Do you have a plan for this?" Kang Li stated directly. Upon hearing this, Luo Yanqing fell silent for a moment, his expression then becoming distant and cold. "Don't worry about it."

"Could you repeat that?" Kang Li's temper began to flare. "Ming Wei is your daughter, my child as well, and your dismissive response means you're leaving Ming Wei with her biological mother?"

Luo Yanqing responded, "I acknowledge I'm not an exemplary father, primarily because my focus has been consumed by my work. However, you are an exceptional mother. All these years, I've witnessed your unwavering dedication to our children, and I believe Luo Mingrui acknowledges it deep down. Initially, I was certain that given your commitment to them, regardless of what their birth mother might say, they would steadfastly stand by you and me. But then I received a call from my mother at the institute. She informed me that Luo Mingwei was being obstinate, insisting on living with her birth mother. Since her heart is no longer with our family, why should we concern ourselves with her decisions?"

At the entrance of the residence.

"Mom and Dad, please return soon. Tangyuan will miss you!"

Witnessing Luo Yanqing settle into the driver's seat and Kang Li take the passenger seat, Ming Rui and Ming Han opened the rear doors and slid inside. Xiao Tangyuan followed closely behind Brother Bun and Sister Guoguo, waving his small hands, his large eyes brimming with the unspoken plea,