Chapter 23 Taking the Family Out to a Restaurant
Lu Yinzhao stared wide-eyed as Bian Ji unwrapped the outer packaging.
Inside the box was a small and exquisite camera, with a rounded and cute design, somewhat like a bar of soap, with a bright and attractive pale yellow casing.
Lu Yinzhao has always been very interested in photography. In his previous life, he worked part-time to earn money to make a living, and he couldn't bear to spend money on a camera.
The camera Bian Ji bought was a custom-made model. Because it is small in size and lightweight, it is very suitable for children to hold and play with.
Lu Yinzhao held the "yellow soap" in both hands, and in his mind, a little person was dancing ballet.
His eyes lit up with joy, and he exclaimed excitedly, "Thank you, brother! I love it!"
The things that big shots buy must be expensive, right?
Lu Yinzhao carefully held his first little camera, afraid of dropping it.
Bian Ji calmly hummed in agreement, his previously tense fists relaxing slightly.
"Let me teach you how to use this." Bian Ji leaned closer and smelled a peach scent.
I don't know if Lu Yinzhao just drank juice or ate fruit candy, but the whole kid exudes a sweetness.
Lu Yinzhao glanced at the buttons and roughly knew how to use them, as he had previously studied camera operation.
But he still obediently handed the small camera to Bian Ji, asking him to teach him how to use it.
"Press this to start. This square, transparent area is the eyepiece. Look here, align your eyes, and then press this round button above. And..."
This was probably the longest thing Bian Ji had said to Lu Yinzhao after they met, and Lu Yinzhao listened attentively for five minutes.
"Did you understand?" Bian Ji turned to look at Lu Yinzhao.
The little guy nodded frantically, "Yes, yes! I understand!"
Lu Yuan, who witnessed everything from the sidelines: "..."
Really...did you understand?
Didn't you say "Baby doesn't understand" in front of him yesterday?
Seeing that the two children were having fun, Lu Yuan didn't disturb them. Instead, he sat down at the restaurant table and looked at his phone, taking care of some previous work messages.
"Brother Aji, let me take a picture with you!"
The little boy was jumping and bouncing on the carpet, clutching his new camera.
Bian Ji had gotten used to being photographed anyway. Wen Su really liked taking pictures of him, but he didn't know what was so interesting about it. Eventually, he became numb to it and just pretended not to see it.
"Go ahead and take the picture," Bian Ji nodded to Lu Yinzhao.
Lu Yinzhao adjusted the focus and started snapping photos of Bian Ji.
The little guy ran to the left and then to the right, mimicking the poses of a professional photographer, and he really did it quite well.
This guy's face looks good no matter how you photograph it; he doesn't even need to pose.
This may be related to the environment Bian Ji grew up in, coupled with his piano playing, which gives him an elegance beyond his years.
Wow, he's so handsome! He was this handsome even as a child, no wonder he became a big star and attracted so many fans.
At this time, only he can see it, and he wants to record it carefully.
This is the joy of nurturing a character!
Lu Cheng woke up from a lazy sleep and saw the little one running around everywhere in the living room. She scratched her head in confusion.
Looking at what the other person was holding, he couldn't help but ask, "Zhao Zhao, what new toy do you have this time?"
The little guy didn't reply to him at all.
As they ran, they started snapping photos of Lu Cheng!
It was only then that Lu Cheng realized it was a small camera.
"Xiao Ji gave it to Zhao Zhao," Lu Yuan explained, taking a sip of coffee.
Lu Cheng looked at the camera, feeling a little itchy, and began to coax, "Zhao Zhao, come here and let your fourth brother see your camera. Your fourth brother will teach you how to use it."
Lu Yinzhao handed it over with great reluctance.
"Zhaozhao, don't misunderstand. Your brother is just worried you won't know how to use it. If you just randomly tap away, the result will be useless—"
Before he finished speaking, Lu Cheng stared at the photos above, quickly flipping through them one by one.
He couldn't bring himself to say the last word, "片" (piàn).
This... is actually quite well shot.
How did they manage to make him look so handsome in the photo?
Lu Cheng flipped through the photos; there were already many taken, including portraits and still life photos, and not a single one was overexposed or blurry.
Is this camera really that easy to use? Even a child can use it so well?
Lu Cheng smiled, took a picture of Zhao Zhao as well, pressed the shutter, and looked down.
The baby's face was blurred into a mosaic.
Lu Cheng: "..."
"Fourth brother, are you taking a picture of me? Let me see!"
Lu Yinzhao jumped and hopped on tiptoe, but he couldn't reach the height of Lu Cheng's hand holding the camera.
"Ahem! Um, I just tested the lighting, Fourth Brother hasn't started shooting yet." Lu Cheng coughed awkwardly twice and quickly deleted the blurry photo.
Young people are always very curious about these digital products. Lu Cheng had played with Lu Wenyan's camera before, but quickly lost interest.
I haven't played this game in a long time, and now it feels new and exciting again.
"Zhaozhao, stand with Xiaoji, I'll take a picture of you two."
"OK!"
Lu Yinzhao slid his whole body over and pressed himself tightly against the big boss.
Bian Ji looked down at the little hand holding hers, pursed her lips, and looked at the camera.
Crack!
The moment the shutter clicked, time was frozen in that instant.
Fresh photos are out.
This time, Lu Cheng finally didn't make a mistake.
The photo is very clear, and the composition is a simple half-body shot. Two little ones, one tall and one short, are close together. One is smiling so hard that his eyes are almost closed, while the other has a cool expression and no smile.
"Not bad." Lu Cheng glanced at Lu Yinzhao. "How about it, Fourth Brother's skills are alright, right?"
"Fourth brother, I want to put it in my room." Lu Yinzhao also liked this picture very much.
This is his first photo with the big boss.
"Okay, I'll develop it and put it in a frame for you later."
Lu Yuan silently looked at the three minors in the living room and found it truly amazing.
These guys are 6 years apart in age and 8 years apart in age, yet they get along perfectly.
One Zhaozhao multiplied by one Xiaoji equals one Lucheng.
Lu Cheng is truly a king among children.
Thinking of the message the director had sent him a few minutes earlier, Lu Yuan said to the "kids" in the living room, "Let's go out for lunch today."
The three children all turned around.
Lu Cheng was stunned for a moment, then suddenly exclaimed excitedly, "What do you want to eat? Can I have barbecue? Hot pot is fine too!"
Bian Ji: "I'm fine with anything."
Lu Yinzhao was also very excited. Could they finally go out?
Hot pot! I want some too!
Lu Yuan checked the restaurant information on his phone. "I know a restaurant that combines hot pot, barbecue, and Chinese food, but it takes an hour to get there from my home."
Lu Cheng: "It's okay, it's okay, I don't mind if it's a bit far!"
Bian Ji replied simply, "I don't mind."
Lu Yinzhao replied in a monotone voice, "I don't mind~"
"Then I'll make the reservation. In a little while, we'll be ready to leave. I'll go pack Zhao Zhao's things."
"Let's eat barbecue! Let's eat barbecue!" Lu Cheng cheered like a child.
Lu Yinzhao chimed in, "Let's eat barbecue! Let's eat barbecue!"
Lu Cheng said, "Zhao Zhao, you can't eat barbecue. There are too many seasonings in it. You're too young to eat it."
Lu Yinzhao immediately wilted.
He almost forgot that with his small frame, there were many things he couldn't eat.
Lu Yuan reassured the little guy, "It's okay. I asked the restaurant to prepare a clear broth hot pot that's suitable for children, low in salt. I also asked them to prepare ingredients that are easy to chew and digest."
Lu Yinzhao's mood wasn't much better; he really wanted to eat something spicy.
When will he grow up? His taste buds are out of control.
He used to be a fan of spicy food, but now that he's a child, his taste has become much milder.
Oh... this kid is so hungry...
After preparing the essential items for the baby's outing, Lu Yuan drove the car out of the garage. Lu Cheng carried Zhao Zhao, put him in the child safety seat, and fastened the seat belt.
Just as I was about to hug Bian Ji, she dodged me.
"I'll get in the car myself."
Lu Cheng curled his lip: "Little brat, he's pretty good at acting cool."
After the two children got into the car, Lu Cheng also got into the back seat. His third brother was in charge of driving, and he had to take good care of the two little ones.
As soon as the back door closed, a staff member holding a camera suddenly got into the front passenger seat.
Lu Cheng: "Do we have to be photographed just because we go out for a meal?"
Lu Yuan: "This is my cameraman, Xiao Wu. Just pretend he doesn't exist."
Lu Yinzhao then noticed that there was also a GoPro in the car, one of which was facing him.
Knowing that someone might be watching them backstage, Lu Yinzhao waved at the camera, "Bye-bye~"
The female director in front of the monitor was completely charmed.
So cute, oh my god! I wish I could have one of these without any pain!
The car gradually moved towards its destination.
Because there were children in the car, Lu Yuan drove very steadily the whole way.
There was a lot of chattering in the back seats; I couldn't tell what they were saying.
It's clear that Zhao Zhao is really happy today.
Lu Yuan hadn't originally planned to go out, but the director suggested that he could shoot some footage of him being outdoors.
Lu Yuan immediately understood. They probably already had enough footage at home for these two episodes, and adding some outdoor footage would make editing easier.
He could also take this opportunity to meet a friend, the owner of the restaurant he was about to visit. The friend had been a trainee with him abroad, but after injuring his foot, he returned to China, left the entertainment industry, and opened a restaurant. Now, he is running his small shop very well.
An hour later.
Watching Lu Yuan walk into the private room with his family, He Ling laughed for a long time.
"Lu Yuan, you've finally met your match."
Hahahaha!
"Serve the food! Can't you see the guests are here? Is this how your restaurant serves customers?" Lu Yuan retorted without holding back.
He Ling clutched his stomach and laughed, "The dishes were prepared a long time ago. We just had to wait for you to arrive before serving them. Young Master Lu, isn't it enough that I'm personally serving you today?"
"Prepare a high chair for the child."
"Understood, Young Master Lu!"
Lu Yinzhao looked at his third brother, then at the young man in front of him, and guessed that this must be Lu Yuan's good friend.
Seeing that Lu Yuan came here as if he were back home, Lu Yinzhao knew that they must have a very good relationship.
The baby chair was pushed to the table, and Lu Yinzhao was held in his arms and sat down by his third brother.
Lu Yuan helped him put on a small bib, and then took out his special little bowl and spoon from his bag and placed them on the table.
"Tsk, I never would have guessed you had the potential to be a stay-at-home dad," He Ling remarked in amazement.
Lu Yuan rolled his eyes at him. "My younger brother, Zhao Zhao."
"I know, I was just joking. I rarely see this side of you. I really want to take a picture and send it to our brothers' group chat, hahaha!"
"Stop talking nonsense, my brother is hungry, can't you be a little more considerate!"
"Alright, alright, you eat, you eat!"
A plate of very delicate mashed potatoes was served in front of Lu Yinzhao.
Why can they make mashed potatoes look like something he can't afford?
A small mountain of mashed potatoes, topped with a rich and clear sauce, looks so delicious it makes your mouth water.
Kids really can't stop drooling.
Lu Yinzhao only glanced at it a few times before his drool dripped onto his bib.
"Zhaozhao, you eat first," Lu Yuan said.
Upon hearing this instruction, Lu Yinzhao immediately grabbed a spoon and rushed over.
Half a mountain of mashed potatoes was scooped into his mouth.
The first taste is of potato flavor with a sweet and sour sauce, silky smooth and delicate, with a hint of milkiness, and a rich, creamy texture.
"How is it, Zhao Zhao? Isn't the appetizer that your brother prepared for you personally good?" He Ling squatted down next to Lu Yin Zhao, smiling as he watched the little one eat with his mouth full of sauce.
"Delicious, so delicious!" Lu Yinzhao chewed, resting his chin on his hand.
Of course, Bian Ji also has a serving of this kind of side dish.
Lu Cheng stared wide-eyed. "Where's mine? Why don't I have one?"
Lu Yuan said bluntly, "If you want to sit at the kids' table, I'll have them serve you the same dish as Zhao Zhao right now. After that, you'll eat whatever he eats, so don't complain later."
Lu Cheng licked her lips, gritted her teeth and gave up, "Then forget it, I'm not a child anymore, I'm waiting for my barbecue."
The meat was already on the grill, and the fat was sizzling as it roasted.
Lu Yinzhao was really envious...
At one point, he wished he could switch souls with his fourth brother, since they both craved each other's food, so they could take turns eating it.
At this moment, a small piece of chicken breast that had been blanched in the children's hot pot was placed in Lu Yinzhao's bowl. It had been cut into small pieces for easy consumption.
Lu Yinzhao switched from spoon to fork, picked up the meat from the bowl, and stuffed it into his mouth.
Then he quickly vomited it out.
"Puff puff puff!" Ouch, it's so hot!
The little tongue kept sticking out, and the little face was all wrinkled.
The situation was unexpected, and Lu Yuan quickly got up to support the baby's chin.
"Zhaozhao, open your mouth, let me see."
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Author's Note: Zhao Zhao: Thank you, brother! I really like it! [Sprinkling flowers]
Bian Ji: That felt so good again. (My mind automatically filtered it to "I really like my brother")
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