Chapter 13: Chapter 13: The Newborn Who Can Argue
Wha... What?!
Two hundred and seventy-two nannies??
Qian Renxue was absolutely stunned.
She had heard from Granny Jones that the little rascal was picky about nannies, but she never imagined he'd be *this* picky!
In the world of *Douluo Dalu*, whether you're wealthy or a noble, a nanny is a must.
In fact, the higher the status, the more nannies there are. It's considered beneath a noble mother to breastfeed her own child.
Breastfeeding is something only common folk do, not aristocrats.
Even the royal family of Heaven Dou Empire has nearly a hundred nannies just to serve the newborn princes and princesses.
The Spirit Hall, being the most elite of the elite, was no exception. Qian Renxue, as the most esteemed princess of the most powerful faction on the continent, naturally commanded great respect.
So, for her child, only the best would do. Interviewing every nanny in Spirit City? Why stop there! If necessary, they'd scour the entire continent!
With the resources of the Spirit Hall, they had the means to do it.
Qian Renxue glanced toward the side and noticed that there were still quite a few women lining up outside the hall.
These women were filled with curiosity, wondering just who this child could belong to, a child who commanded such honor right from birth.
At that moment, some of the women saw Qian Renxue at the entrance.
They were momentarily stunned, captivated by her beauty.
Qian Renxue quickly averted her gaze and raised a hand to slightly cover her face.
Her identity was sensitive, and it was best not to draw too much attention. She hurried inside the grand hall of the Pope's palace.
"Xue'er, you're awake? How are you feeling?" Guang Ling stood up excitedly upon seeing her.
Qian Renxue smiled and nodded.
She was then approached by a very exasperated She Long. "Your highn—"
"Shh—" Qian Renxue immediately put a finger to her lips.
With so many people around, it was best to keep her identity under wraps.
"We've interviewed almost three hundred nannies, and none of them are suitable. The baby keeps crying," She Long explained the issue at hand.
If this goes on any longer, the young master might starve!
"Why is he crying?" Qian Renxue asked as she walked over and naturally took the baby into her arms.
The moment the baby saw Qian Renxue, he immediately broke into a big, happy grin.
"Giggle giggle~"
No one was even trying to make him laugh, yet he was suddenly so joyful.
Qian Renxue was momentarily taken aback, then smiled and nuzzled her face against the baby's cheek.
*The little rascal really does recognize me,* Qian Renxue thought happily.
"He's smiling! The baby is smiling!"
"My goodness, he's actually smiling!"
"I'm about to cry, too!" Si Tun, kneeling on the floor, shouted in a mix of excitement and frustration.
Ling Yuan also let out a long sigh, saying, "Yes, he's been crying all day. We couldn't figure out why."
Now, the baby in Qian Renxue's arms was making sweet, bell-like laughter, as if simply looking at her brought him immense joy.
"Are you really that happy to see me? Hmm? Tell me, were you misbehaving earlier?" Qian Renxue gently scolded, her tone soft and motherly.
She lifted her hand and teasingly touched the baby's lips. But before she knew it, the baby grabbed her arm and stuffed her fingers into his mouth.
"Ah…"
Qian Renxue froze for a moment, her face turning slightly awkward.
*Can you take a hint, Qian Renxue?* Lin Luo, the baby, thought.
Having no other way to communicate, he could only use this method to express himself.
"Is my finger that tasty?" Qian Renxue chuckled at the sight.
Lin Luo babbled in response, continuing to gnaw on her finger.
*I'm hungry! I need milk!*
The food was so close yet felt so far away.
Unwilling to give up, Lin Luo reached out his chubby little hand towards Qian Renxue's chest.
*Come on, let me greet my food source already!*
But just as he was reaching out, Qian Renxue gently caught his hand and tucked it back into his blanket.
"You have to be good. Your elders are trying to find you a nanny. You can't just cry for no reason—it'll make people not like you," Qian Renxue sternly advised, trying to muster some maternal authority.
*You're threatening me?* Lin Luo blinked up at her. *Do you really think I care whether people like me or not?*
As he blinked, he was once again handed over to She Long.
Qian Renxue, meanwhile, sat down beside Guang Ling, ready to observe the rest of the interviews.
"Xue'er, when are you going back to Heaven Dou?" Guang Ling whispered.
Qian Renxue responded, "After Grandpa and the others accept the baby. Whether they do it willingly or not, they'll have to accept him in the end."
Guang Ling nodded, noticing a change in Qian Renxue's demeanor. This was the first time she had ever stood up to Qian Daoliu.
The little princess had certainly grown up.
"Waah—"
Just then, Lin Luo started crying again, and She Long, exasperated, dismissed yet another nanny.
The sight caused Qian Renxue to frown slightly.
For the next while, one nanny after another was rejected. Soon, even the last candidate was sent away.
Qian Renxue had watched the entire process intently and seemed to have caught on to something.
Si Tun was on the verge of losing it. "Four hundred and thirty-two nannies, and not a single one could satisfy the little young master..."
Qian Renxue suddenly spoke up, "Didn't any of you notice that this brat's cries sound a bit... half-hearted?"
Lin Luo's brow twitched.
*Finally! Someone who understands me!*
Qian Renxue walked over, taking Lin Luo back into her arms, and the two locked eyes in a serious stare-down.
"Little rascal, are you doing this on purpose?"
"Yah!" Lin Luo replied fiercely, like a cute little ball of fury.
"You're arguing with me? Want me to stuff you back where you came from?" Qian Renxue shot back.
"Yah!"
"I'll pinch your little nose!"
"Yah!"
"I'll poke your chubby cheeks!"
"Yah!"
...
Watching this bizarre interaction, Si Tun quietly sidled up to Ling Yuan and asked, "Can they... actually understand each other? How are they even arguing?"
Ling Yuan, stifling a laugh, replied, "This is my first time seeing a newborn who can argue. But then again, he is the son of the young master."
Just then, She Long suddenly exclaimed, "I get it!!"
Everyone turned their attention to him.
Lin Luo and Qian Renxue both stared at She Long, eyes wide.
She Long, looking as if he had just achieved enlightenment, announced, "The little young master... might not need a nanny after all."
He turned and looked seriously at Qian Renxue.
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