ebookland Chapter 187 is incomplete.
Chapter 187 is incomplete.
Chen Yuan bent down, opened his arms, and steadily held his precious baby in his arms.
Afraid of aggravating the injuries on his shoulder and back, he only used one hand to support his daughter's bottom, and gently turned her around to adjust his posture.
Chen Youyou giggled with joy, kicking her little legs happily in the air twice, her little hands skillfully wrapping around her father's neck, and her nose nuzzling against his.
"Ah~ Dad smells like steamed buns today, it smells so good..."
Chen Yuan took a sniff and it did indeed smell like steamed buns.
"Dad forgot to shower when he got home at noon, so he changed his clothes as soon as he got home."
"No, I like the smell of steamed buns on Dad. I love eating steamed buns."
Chen Yuan carried Youyou as he walked towards the car.
"Youyou, Daddy has something to tell you."
"What?"
"You might need to stay at your grandparents' house for a few more days. Dad's been a bit too busy lately, okay?"
Who knew that after thinking for a while, Chen Youyou would suddenly say something shocking.
"Dad, are you going on a date with Aunt Xiaoxue?"
"Huh?" This time Chen Yuan was stunned: "Who taught you this?"
Chen Youyou asked innocently, "That's how it's portrayed on TV, Daddy. Are you going on a date with Aunt Xiaoxue?"
Chen Yuan: Damn TV, it's corrupting my daughter!
Chen Yuan didn't rush to deny it, but instead asked a question in return.
Why do you think that way?
"Um...we're going on a trip together, aren't we? They say this is what dating is like."
"Okay, so do you want me to go on a date with Aunt Xiaoxue? Or do you like Aunt Xiaoxue?"
Chen Youyou hesitated for a moment, then nodded her little head vigorously and said decisively.
"I love it! I love Aunt Xiaoxue!"
"Aunt Xiaoxue is so kind and gentle. No matter what kind of question I ask, she answers me very carefully, just like a kindergarten teacher."
"And Aunt Xiaoxue is especially beautiful. That's why I like her."
Seeing how serious Chen Youyou was when she said this, Chen Yuan felt that the little one might really be thinking that way.
I didn't expect this child to be so precocious.
Chen Yuan drove all the way home and soon arrived.
At home, Wang Xiulan and Chen Da had already composed themselves.
The couple couldn't sit still any longer and were already waiting in the courtyard.
As soon as Chen Youyou got out of the car, she rushed over like a gust of wind. Before she could even take off her schoolbag, she stood on tiptoe to reach her grandfather's hand.
"Grandpa and Grandma! I miss you so much!"
Chen Da deliberately let out an exaggerated "Ouch!" and then slowly squatted down, supporting his waist.
"Ouch, Grandpa's back seems to be hurting again."
"Oh no, what should we do, Grandpa?"
"Grandpa's back... if Youyou could touch it, it might feel better."
Upon hearing this, Chen Youyou immediately put down her schoolbag and began to massage Chen Da's lower back in a serious manner.
Chen Da also cooperated very well.
"Oh dear, Grandpa's back is so sore! Our little doctor touched it and it's all better now!"
"Really?"
"Of course it's true. When has Grandpa ever lied to you?"
After massaging Chen Da's back.
Chen Youyou then took out two slightly crumpled cartoon stickers and a big red flower from her pocket.
"Grandma, look! I got a big red flower today. The teacher said my sculpted figure was the prettiest, and she even gave me two stickers, though they're a little broken... But it's okay, the teacher also made me a team leader!"
Wang Xiulan's eyes welled up with tears when she saw her adorable granddaughter, but she immediately changed her expression and forcefully pulled the corners of her mouth upwards.
"Wow, that's amazing! Grandma specially bought your favorite strawberries and yogurt today, just waiting for the team leader to come back so she can give out the prizes. Do you want one?"
"Yay! I want it! Thank you, Grandma!"
Chen Youyou cheered, turned around and ran to the sofa, then climbed up on her hands and feet.
"Attention everyone! The squad leader announces that we're having strawberries tonight. Grandpa sits in the first row, Grandma in the second row, and Dad..."
Chen Yuan looked at her with anticipation.
"Daddy eats the strawberry bottom, we eat the strawberry tips!"
Chen Yuan: ...The little cotton-padded jacket is leaking air.
Chen Da clapped along in agreement, and Wang Xiulan smiled as she went to the kitchen to fetch a fruit platter, deliberately teasing her.
"What if your dad doesn't eat strawberry butts? Should we dock his pay?"
"don't want!"
Chen Youyou stood with her hands on her hips, looking quite serious.
"We can't deduct Dad's salary; Dad needs to use it to buy Youyou delicious food!"
Chen Yuan felt warm inside, but his heart was extinguished by a bucket of water.
He shook his head helplessly, carrying the vegetables and fish in his hands.
"Squad leader, I'd like to request to cook in the kitchen. Would you approve?"
Chen Youyou immediately shouted.
"Approved! Dad, you absolutely have to make my favorite sweet and sour pork today!"
"Okay, I'll definitely make it for you."
Outside.
The setting sun cast long shadows on the house.
Laughter echoed throughout the room.
Chen Yuan only hoped that these wonderful days could continue forever.
the next day.
Chen Yuan was busy all morning, but he didn't hear any news about the successful completion of the system's side quest.
The last basket of steamed buns sold out.
Chen Yuan hung up the sign that the shop was closed, and then put the steamed buns he was eating into the steamer.
Aunt Li and Hao Hao now eat here every day at noon to save money on a meal. For them, every penny saved counts.
Chen Yuan initially thought he hadn't heard the system notification because he was too busy in the morning.
After checking with the system, he confirmed that the side quest was incomplete, and his brow furrowed almost imperceptibly.
Based on the morning customer flow and his recommendations, making over a thousand yuan in profit in just one morning should have been a natural outcome.
But reality clearly didn't meet his expectations.
"Aunt Li, keep an eye on this last basket of buns. I'm going out for a bit," Chen Yuan casually instructed, then took off his work clothes and left.
When Chen Yuan was still more than ten meters away from the grilled cold noodles stall, he stopped and observed quietly.
A large bucket appeared next to the stall, with the words "Traditional Plum Juice" written on it.
Chen Yuan was puzzled.
Just then, a customer went over and bought a plate of grilled cold noodles. He glanced at the wooden sign but didn't stop. He walked straight to the convenience store not far away.
Every time a transaction was completed, Xia Qing would smile and nod, handing over the food with both hands, just like before.
After observing for a while, Chen Yuan suddenly understood something.
He quickly walked forward and gently tapped the table.
"Hello there."