Yuanbao was full of energy today. He played all morning without complaining of being tired, while Ye Zhao was too tired to walk anymore, but Yuanbao was still very excited.
Chen Du, seeing that it was almost time, finally spoke up: "How about we go get some lunch first?"
Ye Zhao had no objection and patted Yuanbao's head, saying, "Yuanbao, shall we go eat first?"
Yuanbao nodded obediently: "Okay, let's go eat first."
Fortunately, Shen Du was there to take care of everything, so Ye Zhao only needed to play along and didn't have to worry about anything.
The restaurant arranged by Chen Du was located inside the amusement park. The facilities were excellent, the environment was quiet, and the soundproofing in the private rooms was also good. Ye Zhao was very satisfied. She would have been even more satisfied if Chen Du hadn't been there.
Ye Zhao had always kept her distance from the male protagonist in the book, not only because she was worried that the plot would happen to her, but also because she had no interest in learning more about Shen Du as a person.
Judging from the description of him in the original book, he was a workaholic who loved his job. He was busy with work almost all the time except when he was sleeping. Even after he got together with the female lead, he still prioritized work in everything. It wasn't until the two had several conflicts that he began to devote some of his energy to his personal life.
Ye Zhao didn't like his state of mind, so she didn't quite understand his behavior. She didn't understand why someone could be so busy with work. She always felt that people shouldn't live like machines and should have their own lives and pursuits.
People with different values cannot work together, so even though they have a child, Ye Zhao has no interest in contacting him. She feels that it's best to maintain the current status quo: polite, courteous, and distant.
The three of them sat down in the private room. Yuanbao sat in Shen Du's lap and refused to get down. He was like a walking encyclopedia of questions, always able to find all sorts of strange and unusual questions to ask Shen Du, like at this moment.
"Dad, why do children have to listen to adults, but adults don't have to listen to children?"
After a few rare silences, Shen Du slowly said, "Because adults know more, they can teach children principles, while children don't know much, so adults don't need to listen to children."
Ye Zhao looked at Yuanbao's slightly furrowed face and thought to herself that Chen Du was going to be in trouble.
Sure enough, the next second Yuanbao asked again, "Then why do adults know more and children know less?"
Chen Du: "...Because adults are older and have experienced more things, they will understand many principles."
Little Yuanbao pouted and continued to ask, "Daddy, what was the experience?"
Ye Zhao knew that Yuanbao was at the stage of exploring the world and was very curious about many things. He was like a walking encyclopedia of questions all day long. As long as he asked one question, there would be an endless stream of questions.
Ye Zhao was already used to it, but Chen Du was unusually speechless.
Ye Zhao picked up where he left off: "The story is that Yuanbao secretly took a car and ran away a couple of days ago, causing his aunt and mother to worry and search for him all day. But Yuanbao later realized that such behavior would make his family worry, so will he not run away like that next time?"
Little Yuanbao nodded blankly and said, "Yuanbao will never run away secretly again."
Ye Zhao smiled and said, "Yes, after experiencing this, Yuanbao has come to understand this principle, hasn't he?"
Little Yuanbao nodded seriously, and Ye Zhao said, "This is experience."
Seeing that he looked puzzled and wanted to ask again, Ye Zhao said, "Yuanbao will understand when he grows up. Let's wash our hands and eat first, okay? Mommy is hungry."
Yuanbao then got down from Chen Du's arms and went to wash his hands with Ye Zhao.
Shen Du silently watched the mother and son's retreating figures, a fleeting emotion flashing in his eyes, so fast that he didn't even realize what it was.
Ye Zhao and Yuanbao returned after washing their hands, just as the waiters were serving the dishes. Yuanbao, true to his social nature, greeted the waiters.
Hello, beautiful aunties!
Hello, little friend!
Hello, little friend!
Little Yuanbao has delicate and beautiful features, fair and tender skin, and speaks in a soft and cute voice, making her very lovable.
"Thank you for your hard work, aunties!"
He had a well-behaved smile on his face, and the waiters chatted with him for a while before leaving.
Ye Zhao was already used to this, and Shen Du's face showed a rare smile upon seeing it.
After all the dishes were served, Chen Du put Yuanbao in the child seat before the group began to eat lunch.
Ye Zhao was used to taking care of Yuanbao, and she was the one who prepared all the meals. Chen Du didn't say anything when he saw this, and quietly ate his own meal.
Apart from Yuanbao's chattering, the two of them barely spoke at the dinner table.
Little Yuanbao lowered his head and scooped at the rice in his bowl, glancing at Chen Du and then at Ye Zhao, before suddenly saying, "Dad!"
While eating, Chen Du replied, "Hmm? What do you want to eat? I'll get it for you."
Yuanbao shook his little head like a rattle drum, then shoveled a few more mouthfuls of rice into his mouth. After finishing, he turned to look at Ye Zhao and asked in what he thought was a very soft voice, "Mom, don't you and Dad know each other?"
Ye Zhao was taken aback and subconsciously glanced at Chen Du. Their eyes met, and both of them looked at each other with some doubt.
She calmly looked away and said gently, "Yes, we know each other. What's wrong?"
Little Yuanbao glanced at Chen Du, his bright black eyes darting around, and asked again, "Then why aren't you saying anything?"
Ye Zhao: "...Because I had nothing to say."
Chen Du glanced at her, then remained silent.
Yuanbao looked puzzled and asked again, "Why don't you have anything to say? You and Uncle Ache talk a lot!"
Ye Zhao: "..."
Seeing this, Shen Du said gently, "Yuanbao, eat your food. It's just that Dad doesn't want to talk."
"Dad, why don't you want to talk?"
"Because we're eating."
"Can't you talk while eating? It's not like your mouth will leak."
Chen Du: "...It's impolite to talk while eating."
Yuanbao was stunned, then started counting on his fingers: "Uncle talked during dinner yesterday, Mom talked too, and Auntie talked the most..."
Seeing this, Ye Zhao smiled helplessly, reached out and grabbed his fingers, saying, "Let's eat. Can you count them clearly?"
Little Yuanbao pouted and thought for a moment, then lowered his head and shoveled two mouthfuls of rice into his mouth.
Shen Du exhaled calmly, and the next second he heard Yuanbao say, "But Dad, why is it impolite to talk while eating?"
Chen Du: "...You finish eating first and I'll tell you."
Ye Zhao smiled and quickly said to Yuanbao, "Hurry up and eat, otherwise you won't finish playing this afternoon, and Mom won't come with you tomorrow."
Upon hearing this, Yuanbao began to seriously eat. Ye Zhao shook her head helplessly, then looked up and met Shen Du's gaze. The smile in her eyes faded slightly, and she continued to eat quietly.
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