Taking advantage of this rare opportunity, Xie Yan explained some knowledge about ethnic minorities to Chaochao. Normally, this knowledge would be dry and boring, but now that Chaochao was interested in ethnic minorities, she listened very attentively.
Upon hearing this, Xie Yan explained in even more detail, "Our country has a total of fifty-six ethnic minorities, each with its own unique culture and traditions."
"Besides us Han Chinese, the remaining fifty-five are all ethnic minorities."
Upon hearing this, Chaochao's eyes widened instantly, her face filled with surprise and excitement. "So many! Wow, when will I be able to see them all?"
As she spoke, she tilted her head, her eyes sparkling with curiosity, "And also, Dad, do ethnic minorities all wear clothes like that uncle was wearing?"
"Wow, it's so unique! It feels so different from our clothes. Can we wear clothes like this too?" At this moment, Chaochao seemed to have transformed into a walking "100,000 Whys," bombarding Xie Yan with a barrage of questions.
Yu Yuehui was originally talking to Zhang Linghui, but as she listened to Xie Yan's explanation, the two of them gradually stopped and listened to Xie Yan's explanation as well.
Little Tongtong also ran over and lay down on Xie Yan's other leg, listening obediently.
Looking at the two little ones' well-behaved and obedient appearance, Xie Yan's face was filled with a doting smile. He patiently explained to them, trying his best to satisfy their full curiosity with simple and easy-to-understand language.
Just as Chaochao was immersed in this new ocean of knowledge, the train arrived at the station. The thunderous whistle sounded like a thunderclap, resounding throughout the entire train station.
Upon hearing the sound, Xie Yan quickly stood up, and Gu Bin immediately picked up Tongtong.
Xie Yan also wanted to pick up Chaochao like Gu Bin, but he knew his own strength was limited. There would be a tough battle to fight later, and he didn't think he was capable of protecting his daughter. He could only say to Chaochao with concern, "Baby, hold on tight to Mommy's neck."
He then quickly bent down, picked up his luggage from the ground, and plunged into the crowded flow of people to squeeze onto the train.
For some reason, there were so many people in this small train station. Even during the holidays, the station was always bustling with people.
Xie Yan and his group huddled together, squeezed like sardines in a can, and could only move forward inch by inch with difficulty.
Every step forward requires a great deal of effort.
With great difficulty, Xie Yan finally managed to squeeze onto the train. His shoes were almost knocked off by the crowd, and he held on tightly with his toes, not daring to stop, and quickly walked to his seat.
Having finally found their seats, Xie Yan put down his luggage with a sigh of relief, plopped down in his seat, took off his shoes as the first thing he did, and then flopped onto the bed, not wanting to move an inch.
He struggled to walk this short distance, as if he had gone through a fierce battle.
Chaochao was also quite frightened. She had been looking forward to seeing the huge and novel train, but the surging crowd scared her so much that she felt like everyone around her was a bad person and she didn't dare to look at anything.
Like a frightened little rabbit, she clung tightly to Yu Yuehui's neck, burying her face in her arms, her body trembling slightly from time to time, muttering softly, "You can't see me, you can't see me..." as if afraid that those people might accidentally pull her to the ground.
Yu Yue gently patted her back, carefully coaxing her, "It's okay, baby, we're already on the bus."
Chaochao then looked up and carefully looked around to make sure it wasn't the chaotic scene of pushing and shoving she had just witnessed. She breathed a sigh of relief, but she still couldn't muster any energy. Like a deflated balloon, she slumped listlessly in Yu Yuehui's arms.
Xie Yan, who had recovered somewhat, turned around and saw her daughter looking so dejected and pitiful, which broke her heart.
He quickly bent down and carefully pulled out a few oranges from a bag under the bed.
He first tossed two oranges to Gu Bin across from him, then carefully peeled one open, handed the juicy orange segments to Yu Yuehui's lips, and said softly, "Wife, have some oranges."
Yu Yue subconsciously opened her mouth to eat, and only after finishing did she suddenly come to her senses and realize that she was outside. Her face flushed slightly, and she quickly looked nervously at the door. Fortunately, there was no one at the door, and she breathed a sigh of relief.
Zhang Linghui happened to witness this scene and smiled meaningfully.
When Yu Yue saw this, her cheeks quietly flushed.
Xie Yan placed the other half of the orange in her palm and handed it to Chaochao. "These are such juicy oranges, Chaochao, my darling, do you want some?"
Although Chaochao was still listless, it did not affect her good appetite at all.
Her eyes lit up, and she quickly reached out and took the orange. She finished it in a few bites. After finishing, she took out a small handkerchief she had with her and carefully wiped her little hands clean. She looked like an adorable little glutton.
As for Tongtong, who was lying in Zhang Linghui's arms, she lived like a little bird, waiting to be fed by Gu Bin, the big bird.
The child was full of energy and recovered completely after eating half an orange.
After finishing her own orange, Chaochao saw her father still diligently peeling oranges. She quickly let go of Yu Yuehui's neck, jumped down, and lay on Xie Yan's lap, watching him peel oranges with bright eyes, her gaze full of anticipation for being fed.
Every time Xie Yan peeled an orange, Chaochao would happily take it and start sharing it.
Like a little adult, he carefully counted the orange segments, trying his best to ensure that everyone received roughly the same number of segments, thus demonstrating fairness and impartiality through his actions.
Her adorable and sensible demeanor made Gu Bin across from her envious.
Looking at Chaochao, who has already started feeding Xie Yan, that lazybones, and then looking at Tongtong, who is waiting to be fed, I feel a little heartbroken. I really don't want to admit it, but I have to admit one fact: Xie Yan is really good at teaching children.
Despite her young age, Chaochao's actions, such as sharing and feeding oranges, clearly demonstrate that she is a very intelligent and filial child.
When there weren't enough oranges and it wasn't fair to divide them among the three of them, she would always keep the smallest one for herself. Gu Bin couldn't stand it and teased, "Chaochao! You're a child, shouldn't you eat the most?"
"Your parents are adults, why would they fight with you for oranges?"
Chaochao looked at Gu Bin with a "How could you be so ignorant?" expression and explained in a childish voice, "Uncle Gu, your thinking is wrong. It's just because I'm young that I can eat the younger ones."
"Our parents are old, they should eat the older food, right?"
Gu Bin: "..."
His heart was as cold as it could possibly be.
He couldn't help but wonder if only lazy parents could raise excellent and filial children.
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