The moment Xi Quan saw Ye Qing bring Dalson to his home as a guest, he felt a sense of crisis, but that sense of crisis was because of Ye Qing.
Therefore, Xi Quan decisively demonstrated his relationship with Ye Qing through his actions, leaving no room for anyone to take advantage of the situation.
However, seeing his two children playing happily with Dalson, seemingly oblivious to their own names, Xi Quan felt an even greater sense of crisis as a father.
So, without making a sound, she released her hand from Ye Qing's waist and walked among Dalson and the children. "Have you forgotten what your parents told you? Speak Chinese. This is South City."
The two children were a little taken aback by Xi Quan's sudden words, but they didn't think there was anything wrong with it. They were just confused and didn't know what to do. "But Dalson, he..."
The child wanted to say that Dalson was a foreigner, but before he could finish speaking, Xi Quan interrupted him because he understood what the child was trying to say. Xi Quan was also afraid that if the child talked too much, he wouldn't be able to keep up with the conversation, after all, children speak without restraint.
So Xi Quan followed the child's words and said, "This is in the South City. We need to speak Mandarin. If Dalson doesn't know it, you should teach him. This is called 'when in Rome, do as the Romans do'."
What does "when in Rome, do as the Romans do" mean?
For kindergarten children, the phrase "when in Rome, do as the Romans do" is still a bit too profound.
Xi Quan said, "Just like you speak foreign languages when you're abroad, Dilson should speak Mandarin when he comes to Nancheng."
The child understood what Xi Quan meant and then started speaking Mandarin with Dalson.
Although Xi Quan was well aware that his two children's Chinese was not very good, at least not for children their age, but for children who grew up in China, it was not very good.
Although he knew this, Xi Quan confidently believed that even if the two children's Chinese wasn't very good, it should still be better than Dalson's.
So when the child obediently started speaking Chinese, Xi Quan had a faint smile on his face.
Ye Qing stood silently by the side, watching without saying a word. Seeing the faint smile on Xi Quan's face, she quietly went to pour herself some water and decided not to stay any longer, because Xi Quan might suffer an even greater blow in a little while.
Just as Ye Qing had expected, Xi Quan would suffer an even greater blow. However, the blow came even faster than Ye Qing had anticipated. Before Ye Qing had even reached the kitchen, Dalson had already resumed his conversation with the child in fluent Chinese.
Dalson's Chinese was even slightly better than the two children's.
After all, children are still far from being able to master idioms, but Dalson likes to show off his ability to use idioms.
Ye Qing could imagine Xi Quan's reaction to hearing Dalson speak Chinese. She was a little reluctant to turn around and look, but even though she was reluctant, Ye Qing still wanted to see the spectacle. After all, it wasn't a common sight to see Xi Quan looking so embarrassed; it was quite a spectacle.
So Ye Qing stopped and looked back at Xi Quan, his expression was absolutely priceless.
The unexpected incident was mixed with a kind of anger that he couldn't express but had to suppress because the child could seamlessly switch between foreign languages and Chinese and chat very well with Dalson, which made Xi Quan, who was already a little jealous, even more jealous.
That would have been fine, but then Xi Quan noticed Ye Qing's gloating expression. He narrowed his eyes, glanced at the two heartless kids who hadn't noticed his expression at all, and walked over to Ye Qing, going to the kitchen with her.
After pouring a glass of water and handing it to Ye Qing, Xi Quan asked, "Is Dalson's Chinese very good?"
Ye Qing nodded.
Although Ye Qing only introduced Dalson as a friend she met abroad, Xi Quan could guess something from how familiar Dalson was with the child. Seeing Ye Qing nod, Xi Quan asked, "Did you teach him Chinese?"
Ye Qing pursed her lips, put the water glass aside, and said vaguely, "Half and half."
Although they didn't know much about each other's lives during those years, they still had a basic understanding of each other as people.
Ye Qing wasn't the kind of person who was particularly enthusiastic towards others, something Xi Quan knew all too well.
She and Xu Xiaoyue had a good relationship, but even so, Ye Qing wasn't particularly enthusiastic when facing Xu Xiaoyue. So, although Xi Quan was jealous of this foreigner named Dalson, he still maintained basic rationality.
He didn't think Ye Qing would be that enthusiastic about Dalson when they were abroad, so Ye Qing teaching him Chinese should be half and half, as Ye Qing said.
Even so, despite knowing everything in his heart, Xi Quan still felt uncomfortable, staring intently at Ye Qing to express his silent accusation.
In the past, Xi Quan would have had plenty of ways to deal with Ye Qing in such situations, but now that Ye Qing is pregnant, he can't do whatever he wants most of the time.
Therefore, Xi Quan could only express his protest in this silent way.
Ye Qing could obviously see what Xi Quan's attitude meant. Seeing Xi Quan remain silent, with a hint of gloom in his eyes, Ye Qing felt a chill run down her spine. How was she supposed to tell Xi Quan that Dalson still wanted her to shoot the cover of their inaugural issue?!
Just as Ye Qing was struggling with her decision, Dalson's voice came from the living room. Ye Qing glanced at Xi Quan and went out of the kitchen.
Dalson said there was something urgent at the magazine and he had to leave.
Ye Qing hadn't really wanted Dilson to come to her house, but given Xi Quan's attitude, she was naturally happy that Dilson was leaving. However, she didn't want to show it, so she politely exchanged pleasantries with Dilson and assumed he was about to leave.
Before leaving, Dalson gently patted the two children's heads and said, "I brought you gifts, but I was in a hurry this time and didn't bring them. Next time, Ye Qing will bring you the gifts."
Children are naturally happy to receive gifts.
However, Xi Quan's expression darkened further because of Dalson's words.
Think that's all? You're sorely mistaken!
Dalson seemed completely oblivious to Xi Quan's dark expression. He hugged Ye Qing goodbye according to his country's etiquette and said, "Remember what I told you, I'm serious. Think about it carefully, after all, it will help your career."
Ye Qing nodded and finally sent Dalson away before Xi Quan's face turned completely black.
As soon as the man left, Xi Quan handed the two children over to Aunt Zhang. He and Ye Qing went back to their room. As soon as they entered, before the door was even closed, Xi Quan couldn't wait to ask Ye Qing, "What did he ask you to consider?"
Ye Qing didn't hide anything and told Xi Quan about Dalson asking her to shoot a cover. Afterwards, Ye Qing asked, "Do you think it's okay?"
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