The other two kids followed suit, lowering their heads to apologize.
Wen Dabao chimed in from the side, "Tsk, tsk. First time I've ever seen you guys admit defeat so meekly. It had to be Mom!"
She turned her head. "Mom, maybe you should forgive them?"
Bai Su smacked her on the back of the head. "Don't you try to smooth this over!"
Wen Dabao stuck out her tongue, ducked to the side, and shot them a look that said, 'You're on your own.'
Bai Su took a deep breath and looked at the three of them. "Heads up. Look at me."
The three kids pitifully raised their heads.
Bai Su watched them for a long moment before asking, "If you want to do something, as long as you come and talk to me, explain your reasoning... have I ever stopped you?"
The three kids shook their heads.
Bai Su continued, "Is your mother some fragile female who can't protect herself?"
The three kids shook their heads again.
