Mo Jinxi also wished to have a mother who spoke to him so gently and patted him.
Although he had his uncle and his grandparents who cared for him deeply, it felt different.
"Jingshi, I also wish I could proudly announce to everyone that you are my son. But I can't let you be exposed as an illegitimate child. If we were to reveal your identity, it must be in a dignified and open manner. Otherwise, those reporters would write hurtful things."
"Until then, I can't let you suffer from those words. I can't let you be dragged into this mess because of me, do you understand?"
"But even now, people will still say that I am a child of unknown parentage," Little Jingshi said dejectedly.
"Yes," Ming Yutong felt a pang in her heart and her throat ached, "It's a mistake on your father's and my part. It's our fault."
"I'm not blaming you," Little Jingshi immediately said, "I'm happy to be your and Dad's child."
"I know, and I'm also very happy to be your mother," Ming Yutong said gently, looking at Little Jingshi. "But outsiders don't know I exist. They only know that your father is Fu Yinxiu. No one dares, and no one can trace it back to him."
"But once they know of my existence, they will start investigating me. My past is easy to uncover and cannot be hidden. In the process, you would be constantly harassed by the media, and your privacy would be laid bare. They would investigate everything about you and ask many hurtful questions."
"They don't care about how you are doing or how you feel. To them, you are a person completely unrelated to them, someone they will never interact with in their lives. They just want to see the excitement, make a few indifferent comments, and use you as gossip for conversation."
"Your life would be disrupted, with reporters following you everywhere, losing your freedom, and facing many strange looks," Ming Yutong sighed with a tinge of bitterness, "Jingshi, Mom can't let you fall into such trouble, can't let you live in misery and pain, can't let your life be disturbed."
"Until I find a way to make it public without harming you, I can't take the risk, understand?" Ming Yutong sniffed, "I'd rather bear it myself than let you be hurt. I want to protect you. If I can't protect my own child, how can I call myself a mother?"
"I'm an adult, and there are many things I still can't bear. How much more so for you?" Ming Yutong rarely referred to herself as "Mom" in front of Little Jingshi.
Because Little Jingshi always called her Tong Tong, their relationship felt more like equals.
But at this moment, Ming Yutong took on the attitude of a mother, letting Little Jingshi know that, no matter what, she would protect him.
Mo Jinxi had been quietly listening by the side and his eyes were red with silent tears.
Ming Yutong's words also made him thought of his own mother.
His mother had also had to send him to the orphanage to protect him.
Because she knew she would be caught and die.
So, she couldn't let him follow her.
Even though she knew that without a mother, he would be pitiful, helpless, and sad.
But as long as he was alive, there was hope.
Being alive was better than being dead.
Ming Yutong's protection of Little Jingshi was driven by maternal love.
His mother, in order to keep him alive, had to endure the pain of separation, which was also maternal love.
At this moment, Mo Jinxi truly understood everything.
He turned to Little Jingshi and said, "Jingshi, promise me you won't make Aunt worry. She will definitely resolve this issue as soon as possible. And there's also Uncle, who will definitely handle the situation and find a way for your family to be together openly."
"I want to protect Mom, no matter what difficulties come, I want to stand by her side. To be with her and not let her fight alone." Little Jingshi looked at Ming Yutong, "But if doing so would distract Mom and make her worry, then I will listen to her. I will be fine and safe, so she doesn't have to worry."
"Good." Ming Yutong patted Little Jingshi's head, "Jingshi has grown up. When you grow a bit more, you'll be able to protect me."
Little Jingshi nodded vigorously, "I will grow up and try hard to protect Tong Tong."
Ming Yutong also patted Mo Jinxi's head, "Jinxi, you are very understanding too. Thank you."
Mo Jinxi smiled shyly.
Just then, car headlights slowly approached them.
Then, three cars parked beside Ming Yutong's car.
Ming Yutong did not get out of the car.
Although she had a guess, she was not sure.
Then, Ming Yutong saw Ming Yuqian, hurriedly get out of the car.
Only then did she completely believe it. She opened the car door and got out with Little Jingshi and Mo Jinxi.
"Hey, sis," Ming Yuqian came over, followed by several of the Alpha Guards.
"Sis, is everything alright here?" Ming Yuqian asked.
"Everything's fine," Ming Yutong replied.
"I've already contacted the Mo family. They've sent someone over and should be arriving shortly," Ming Yutong's brother said.
So, they waited a little longer.
Before long, someone from the Mo family arrived.
It was Mo Jinxi's uncle, Mo Jingsheng, accompanied by Marshal Mo's deputy and a group of well-trained bodyguards.
"Uncle!" Mo Jinxi rushed to Mo Jingsheng.
Ming Yutong apologetically said, "I'm really sorry. I intended to bring the children for some fun today, but it ended up causing trouble."
"It's okay, there's no trouble," Mo Jingsheng said, seeing Mo Jinxi looking up at him, immediately understanding his meaning.
Mo Jingsheng smiled and said to Ming Yutong, "If there's anything you need help with, just let me know. No need to be polite."
Although he felt that with Fu Yinxiu around, his help might not be needed.
Ming Yutong knew Mo Jingsheng was sincere, but she still wouldn't ask him for help.
Ming Yutong also thought that with Fu Yinxiu around, the likelihood of needing Mo Jingsheng's help might be low.
Anyway, she wouldn't trouble him unless it was absolutely necessary.
After thanking Mo Jingsheng, he took Mo Jinxi back to the car, without needing the Alpha Guards' escort.
Their bodyguards were more than enough.
After Mo Jingsheng and Mo Jinxi left, Ming Yutong told Ming Yuqian and the Alpha Guards, "I've arranged for Jingshi to stay at Langyuan. I'm afraid if he comes back with me, he might be photographed by reporters."
The Alpha Guards agreed.
In the end, Alpha Guard 3 took Little Jingshi back to Langyuan, while Alpha Guard 4 took Ming Yutong and Ming Yuqian back home.
There were indeed many reporters gathered at the entrance of the community.
If only Ming Yuqian came to pick up Ming Yutong, they might have encountered them and would have had to force their way through.
But now with the Alpha Guards, they received updates from the Alpha Guards stationed at the community entrance.