"That's right," Landon said as he looked at Asher. "There are countless things in the world and no one person can ever learn it all. You see, Mommy knows things that I don’t, and there are things I know that Mommy doesn’t fully understand."So, no matter what happens in the future, we must always learn to respect everyone, because each person has something we can learn from."We mustn't be like that boy who destroyed our castle, bullying others with his so-called sense of superiority. "You see, the superiority they believed they had meant nothing in front of me, right?" "With just a few words, I was able to strip them of that arrogance, turning them into the very people they once looked down on and bullied." Asher thought seriously about it. Such matters were still beyond his age, but he had a special knack for pondering things. This was largely thanks to Emma, who, from an early age, had always discussed things with him, encouraging him to think for himself. After a mom
Landon noticed the confused expression on Asher’s face. "It means that if you're more capable, you can outmatch others," he explained."Being capable means, like me, you’ll be able to gather people who will work for you." Asher finally understood and exclaimed, "Oh, I’ll work and study hard, Daddy!" Landon chuckled and asked, "Have you ever thought about learning martial arts, Asher?" "Martial arts?" The boy’s eyes lit up at the sound of it. "You mean like ‘bam-bam-pow’?" He began imitating fighting moves with his arms. "Exactly, like ‘bam-bam-pow!’" Landon laughed. "Imagine when one day you become a grandmaster, never making a move unless someone bullies you or you need to help others. When that time comes, you’d defeat them with just one strike." "Wow! Daddy, I want to learn that!" Asher exclaimed happily. What boy does not dream of becoming a hero? Landon and Asher happily agreed that one day he would follow a master to take up martial arts. They decided to ke
Landon quickly skimmed the list, and sure enough, it contained everything Asher needed for the camping trip. "You’re so thoughtful. You’ve written down everything that needs to be packed. Let me read through it, and you can check to see if anything is missing," Landon said as he sat on the floor next to Asher. "Okay!" Asher said. He had already prepared everything and placed it neatly in his bag. "Alright, here we go… toothbrush," Landon began reading aloud. As he read each item, Asher pointed to where it was packed. To Landon’s amazement, Asher had organized everything perfectly and had sorted it all into neatly arranged categories. The level of organization was impressive. "This is amazing, Ash! You didn’t forget a single thing, and everything is so well-organized. You’re so detail-oriented! Nicely done!" Landon showered Asher with praise, just as Emma liked to do. He beamed with pride and giggled happily."How did you get so good at this? Teach me, will you? I want
Emma’s face flushed, and she playfully poked his chest. "What are you going on about?” Calling him ‘Darling’ was a perfectly normal thing to do, yet why did it sound so inappropriate when Landon said it? "My feet are about to blister from all the walking I did to get here and you can’t even call me ‘Darling’? That makes me so sad,” Landon said feigning disappointment, causing a wave of guilt to wash over Emma. Just as she was about to respond, Landon continued, “…I guess I have to do it then. "My Darling, my Emma…” "Ugh, can you be serious for once?" Emma felt so embarrassed that she wanted to sink into the ground. Landon chuckled when he saw her face turn crimson. "You're too easy to tease!" They had been married for a while now so why did she still blush so easily? Emma shot him an annoyed glance. "The sound insulation is terrible here…" Then she lowered her voice and continued, "...so stop joking around." Landon laughed, then without saying another word, he lea
Emma opened the cupboard and took out some bread and ham, along with a self-heating hot pot and the pre-packed meal. She did not have any instant noodles as Penny had forbidden her from eating those, claiming that they would make her put on weight. Emma certainly did not want to indulge in anything that might cause weight gain, especially since losing weight required a lot of effort. Once she gathered everything, she turned around and was startled by what she saw. Landon’s gaze burned intensely, sending a wave of heat from her feet to the top of her head. She trembled despite the rising heat she felt in her body.They were already married, so she understood all too well what that look from Landon meant. "You…" Emma managed to utter a single word before falling silent. She could not finish her thought, unsure of how to articulate it. Just then, Landon spoke up. "I want to eat…" Emma’s heart raced at his words."…some hot pot." Emma let out a sigh of relief. Only
Emma felt a little guilty at that. "Actually, it’s fine. You should enjoy your meals. When I return home for dinner, I can rinse the dishes in water before eating." She did not want her family to suffer just because she needed to control her calorie intake, forcing them to eat less oil and salt. Landon shook his head. "I think eating less oil and salt is healthy for all of us." "Asher is still young, and eating heavy flavors isn’t good for him either. If we cultivate his taste for low oil and low salt from an early age, it’ll help him develop healthy eating habits." "And what about you?" Emma asked with concern. "Can you adapt?" Landon smiled. "I think I need to eat healthily too. At first, it was a bit of an adjustment, but if it’s good for my body, I can accept it. "After all, I want to be with you for a long time." Emma laughed at Landon’s words. "Honestly, our chef makes delicious food. Even with less oil and salt, it tastes great. "It’s much healthier than what
Emma sighed heavily. “When I ate less, I was questioned if the food wasn’t good enough. Then I would hear how hard she had worked in the kitchen, and how I never appreciated her efforts.“Sometimes, I hadn’t even eaten, but she would insist that I had.“Other times, I was scolded for overeating. ‘If you keep eating like a pig, you’re going to turn into one!’ she would say.”Now, as Emma recounted these memories, her heart felt calm. Though she still felt a tinge of sadness that could bring her to tears, the sharp pain in her chest had faded. With Landon's support, she had gradually come to terms with her past.Landon frowned deeply. “So, you were criticized not because of anything you did, but because she needed to blame someone.”Years of observing Emma were not wasted on him.Emma chuckled softly. “You’re right. I used to feel so lost, thinking I was the problem. Why was everything I did wrong? Why did I always anger my mom? She struggled so much. My dad was an absent parent,
Landon shook his head and leaned closer to Emma. “Emma, if you think of something, just tell me. Saying it out will make you feel better so don’t keep it inside.” He knew that it would hurt her if she held it all in for too long.Talking about past pain could bring some relief, much better than leaving it buried deep within her heart. Emma's willingness to confide in him was a testament to the trust she placed in him, which meant he had provided her with enough security.“Okay.” Emma smiled and nodded, speaking sincerely. “It’s so good to have met you, Darling.”Landon grinned. “I feel the same about you.”Emma burst into laughter, unable to contain herself. Landon looked bemused. “What’s so funny?”“You think it’s great to meet me?” she laughed uncontrollably. “With your looks and success, you could have any woman you wanted!”Landon’s expression darkened. “That’s prejudice! Emma, you’re being prejudiced against me.”“Me? Prejudiced?” Emma stared at him in disbelief, pointi
“Of course, marriage is about mutual benefit. You treat me well, and I treat you well in return. You help me shoulder life's pressures, and I offer you support. That’s what fosters a stable marriage,” Emma stated matter-of-factly.“It won’t work if one side keeps giving while the other takes without giving anything in return.“And sometimes, it may seem like one side isn’t contributing, but there are always invisible sacrifices being made.“Otherwise, how could any marriage last?” Landon wrapped his arms around Emma and sighed softly. “You know, what I love most about you is your clear understanding of things.“You give me a sense of security,” Landon said candidly. He knew Emma was not the type to overthink things as she was a very reasonable person.“You see, Asher has grown so optimistic and cheerful because of you. Being with you makes me feel incredibly at ease. That’s something money can’t buy.”Emma thought seriously for a moment. “If you need comfort, I feel like ther
Emma froze, her curiosity piqued. “What did you learn?”She was not surprised that Asher had absorbed her lessons as that was her goal in teaching him. But what had Landon learned? “I learned a lot,” Landon replied with a smile. “For example, your attention to detail and patience, your tolerance for others, and your ability to handle situations calmly—”Emma laughed, breaking his train of thought. “Stop, stop, stop! If you keep going, I might start believing I'm some kind of superhero! I’d be even better than you!” “Then I'd really be lacking in self-awareness if I think that,” Landon said as he wrapped his arms around her. “You genuinely possess many admirable qualities—exactly what I need.”“Alright, alright... what you need,” Emma replied casually.Landon gently tapped her shoulder. “Are you brushing me off?”Emma pouted. “You hit me…”Landon hurriedly rubbed her shoulder. “Did it hurt?”He had not even used enough force to swat a fly but hearing Emma say it made him do
People loved to take advantage of a good deal, and after consulting the owner, the manager anticipated such behavior from the customers when he proposed the solution. Besides, both the owner and the manager possessed a broader vision. They understood that they could not let a small financial loss tarnish their restaurant's reputation.The way they handled the incident turned into a great advertising opportunity. Those diners who experienced the situation firsthand became loyal customers. They now had a favorable impression of the restaurant and would be the first to recommend it for future gatherings or family outings. No amount of traditional advertising could rival the power of genuine recommendations from friends and family.Both the restaurant owner and manager knew how to effectively navigate a business crisis. What could have been a damaging situation had transformed into positive publicity due to their prompt action.“Let Daddy explain the specifics of the business
The restaurant manager politely apologized and thanked them before clearing all the food from the table. Emma smiled. "I really like this restaurant."Landon nodded, recognizing that this was a business that understood customer service. Just then, Emma spotted Asher’s confused expression. "Those dishes we had earlier might have been touched by that lady."If someone used a spoon that others had already used to scoop food for me, would you be pleased by that?" Asher shook his head vigorously. "Not at all!""Exactly! So, the food that might have come into contact with that lady's saliva was removed and destroyed by the restaurant staff," Emma continued. Asher looked concerned at Emma’s words. "That's such a waste!" "It is, but there's no other option," Emma sighed lightly. "If someone were to get sick from eating that food, it would be much worse. That was a terrible mistake that the lady made. "So the restaurant staff wants to make sure that the mistake was dealt with the
Asher nodded energetically. “Yes!”“Exactly! So, making mistakes isn’t scary, and not knowing things isn’t scary either. The key is to admit it boldly,” Emma explained.“When we make a mistake, we correct it. If we don’t know something, and it doesn’t affect others, we don’t have to learn it if we don’t want to.“But if it impacts others, we need to learn from it,” she continued.“Just like that lady earlier, she needed to learn not to use shared tongs to serve food. But for something like not wanting to do someone’s makeup, that’s okay, she doesn’t have to learn that.“Shared tongs are necessary for everyone, and they can’t be replaced. If you don’t want to do someone’s makeup, they can find someone else to help. That service can be substituted.”Asher listened intently and nodded his head. “I understand now, Mommy!”Landon watched the entire exchange and silently marveled at Emma’s approach. She had a knack for using examples from Asher’s own experiences to explain things, m
Asher beamed up at Emma, a sense of pride shining on his face.Emma finally gathered her emotions and turned to Asher. “Mommy makes mistakes too, Ash.”Asher’s smile faltered as confusion washed over him. “Huh?”Emma chuckled softly and ruffled his hair. “It’s not just Mommy who makes mistakes, Daddy does too.”“Really?” Asher exclaimed as he turned to look at Landon. His face was filled with disbelief.Landon smiled, though he was unsure where Emma was going with the conversation. Nevertheless, he cooperated without hesitation. “That’s right. Daddy makes mistakes too.”Asher’s mouth hung open in surprise, clearly shocked to learn that his impressive parents could also err.“Not just your parents,” Emma continued with a smile, “even people who are more capable than us make mistakes.”“Why?” Asher asked, furrowing his brows in confusion. “If everyone makes mistakes, then why do we even learn?”“Because we work hard to make fewer mistakes and try our best not to cause trouble
“What disruption? You’re just bullying your customers because your business is big!” The middle-aged woman exploded in anger. “Don’t think I’m easy to push around. I’m calling the police!”The restaurant manager nodded calmly. “Please do. Since your actions have caused damage to our establishment, we will also hold you accountable for those damages.”“Damages? What damages?” the woman shouted, stomping her feet in frustration.Unfazed, the manager responded evenly, “Because of your actions, we now need to remove and replace all the food at the serving stations. You’ll be responsible for covering those losses.“And if any customers request refunds because of this, we’ll refund them in full. If they ask for compensation, we’ll provide that too. All of these expenses will be your responsibility.”The woman nearly exploded at the manager’s words. “You’re deluded!“Come on, son, we’re leaving!” She yanked her son’s arm, pulling him toward the exit.But the restaurant staff was not ab
Since Asher had decided to eat one piece of cake himself, he chose fewer cakes, worried that he would not be able to finish them.‘Look at that! He’s already learning how to make his own choices,’ Emma thought proudly.Emma followed Asher’s lead, picking up the cakes he wanted. Just as they were about to leave, Asher suddenly grabbed her sleeve.Puzzled, Emma looked down and asked, “What is it, sweetie?”“They’re using tongs to feed each other,” Asher said, frowning in displeasure.Emma glanced over and saw a middle-aged woman holding a pair of tongs, about to feed a cake to her son. The boy, around eight or nine, reached out to take the cake with his hand, but the woman pulled the tongs back and scolded him, “Don’t use your hands! Just open your mouth.”Emma felt her face flush in disbelief. ‘What are they thinking?’ she protested quietly.The woman did not want her son to use his hands, claiming it was dirty, yet she was about to feed him with the tongs that everyone used to
Landon smiled. “I like eating too. Our whole family does. But what I enjoy most is eating with all of you.”Asher quickly agreed, “I’m always happy when I eat with Mommy and Daddy.”The family of three arrived at the buffet. Thankfully, Emma had already reserved a spot using her phone while they were still on the road.They headed straight to a small private room, ordered their food through the app, and waited for the server to bring it.“Mommy…” Asher called as he tugged at Emma’s shirt. “I want some cake.”Emma laughed and put on her sunglasses. “Let’s go get some cake.”Asher beamed with excitement. “Okay!” With one hand he held Emma’s hand tightly, while he swung the other one back and forth enthusiastically. He hurried along, and his wide, gleaming eyes searched eagerly for the cake display ahead.“Mommy, over there!” He spotted the table filled with cakes in an instant.Even though he was thrilled to see the cakes, Asher did not let go of Emma’s hand or rush ahead.