"As a senior figure and as the ’stepmother’ you mention, whether I mistreat my own children is not for you to dictate. Time will prove it, and so will the growth of my children, whether I am a qualified mother or not."
Kang Li said this not only for Xiao Feng but also for those onlookers, to prevent them from having nothing better to do than to gossip about other people’s private affairs.
Yes, she admitted that the term "stepmother" tended to have negative connotations, which could easily lead to bad thoughts, but who could say that all stepmothers in the world are evil and treat their stepchildren poorly?
If someone is judged unfairly just because they are a stepmother, that would be too unjust!
And the fact that she was now a stepmother was undeniable, but she would prove through her actions to everyone around her that she—Kang Li, was not a negative example of someone who abused children!
"...I’m sorry!"
Wang Xiaochao didn’t wait for his mother to speak; he stood politely in front of Kang Li with flushed cheeks, apologizing to her, "Ruirui’s Mom, I ... I was wrong. I shouldn’t have said that Ruirui and his siblings are wild children, nor should I have called Song Xuan brother an idiot. I know I was wrong!"
He really shouldn’t have spoken recklessly; how could this aunt, who looked like a Fairy, possibly be a wicked stepmother who kills children?
The Little Fairy is beautiful and kind. What mom said at home was wrong. He shouldn’t have mimicked his mom by speaking carelessly outside!
The more Wang Xiaochao thought about it, the more ashamed he felt. He bowed to Kang Li to apologize, and then, feeling immensely ashamed, he turned to look at Ruirui and the twins, "Ruirui, Hanhan, Vivi, today I was wrong. I shouldn’t have called you wild children or insulted Song Xuan brother. I’m sorry, can you forgive me this once?"
Or perhaps, had someone when they were young, been just like Min Rui is now?
Always with a serious little face, being stingy with words when he spoke?!
With her thoughts drifting to this, Kang Li gathered her wits. She turned her gaze back to Xiao Feng, Wang Xiaochao’s mother, her eyes cool and distant, and she calmly said, "Parents are a child’s first teachers and the most important ones in their lives! Our actions daily...",
significantly affect a child’s character, habits, emotional expression, attitude towards life, and future problem-solving abilities. Therefore, Comrade Xiao, to prevent yourself from regretting it later and to avoid causing lifelong regrets for your child, you better practice what you preach and stop influencing your own son with your negative traits. Otherwise, you’re only harming him!"
After a brief pause, Kang Li held the twins’ hands and faced Xiao Feng, leaving her with one last remark, "I have said all that I needed to say. If Comrade Xiao finds this unpleasant, feel free to ignore it as if it were wind passing by your ears."

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