FATTY TO THE RESCUE

"I should eat double," Four Eyes whispered mischievously into Ling Li's ear.

Ling Li's face turned a deep shade of crimson, fully understanding the substance behind his words.

"Mom, your face is all red. Are you having an allergic reaction? Did you eat something strange?" Ren asked, his voice filled with concern.

Ling Li's embarrassment only deepened under Ren's worried gaze.

"Ren, give Mom a break. Paps is just teasing her," Shi Min interjected with a playful smirk.

Ling Li wished the ground would open up and swallow her whole.

"You! How could you bully your mother like that?" Ling Li retorted, trying to maintain her dignity.

"Mom, I'm just trying to help you," Shi Min replied with an innocent look that belied his mischievous intent.

Ren and Shun couldn't help but giggle at the playful banter between their brother and mother.

"Is Lily alright, Mom?" Shi Min asked, his tone suddenly serious. Mushu had told him about the incident at the jewelry store.