Chapter 5: Was it you who did it?

"I'm about to die, will you, just call me 'godmother'?"

When Madam Shi spoke, she had a naturally husky, slightly hoarse voice that trailed off without her realizing it, not unpleasant to listen to. In terms of modern aesthetics, it might even be considered sexy. However, in this era, a woman with a voice like a screech owl couldn't escape a bad reputation.

Technically, Li Yan's way of addressing her wasn't incorrect.

In Tianbao's memories, there were snippets of the large naval battles where the Red Flag Gang clashed with government forces. Amidst the gunfire, Tianbao had indeed called Madam Shi "godmother."

But Madam Shi's tone was oddly emphatic.

Li Yan muttered to himself, what does this mean, does she mind that I'm being too formal? That's right, this woman had raised Tianbao for twelve years, perhaps it was time to drop that formal address. Damn it, it's just a title, if it's what she wants...