Subsequently, Wan Kongshan sent a small wooden boat for Bailiwanwan.
Perhaps because he carved it himself, it appears somewhat rough. But it contains unspeakable affection.
Baili Wanwan loved it so much that she held it in her arms and didn't want to let go.
The birthday banquet was as festive and lively as ever, and with the adorable little Baili Wanwan there, the evening was even more enjoyable.
After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, the people at the table dispersed.
Suddenly, Baili Wanwan found a spot and tugged at Xiao Qi's sleeve.
She raised her head and stared at him with her clear, black and white eyes.
The moonlight shone on her face, giving her porcelain-white skin a soft glow, making it appear even more flawless, like the finest jade.
Her spotless eyes shone with an innocent light, pure yet captivating.
Those eyes make it impossible for anyone to harbor any selfish thoughts.
Xiao Qi, with his back to the moonlight, deliberately hid his slightly flushed face.
He coughed lightly, lowered his head, and asked awkwardly, "What's wrong?"
"Wanwan feels that the young man always seems to be looking at her."
Baili Wanwan spoke innocently.
However, the words immediately caused Xiao Qi to cough even more violently. As if afraid that others might overhear, he quickly covered his mouth.
Looking at Baili Wanwan, her eyes held a complex mix of emotions: "You're lying, I didn't..."
"Wanwan doesn't lie!"
Baili Wanwan got angry when her character was questioned. She puffed out her cheeks, hands on her hips, determined to argue her point.
"This guy is bullying me, Wanwan is ignoring him!"
Her brows were furrowed, and she looked like she was about to get angry. Xiao Qi was startled and quickly grabbed her sleeve.
He coughed lightly and said, "No, it's me who's been watching you."
This dignified man's voice was now barely audible, like a mosquito's buzz.
But Baili Wanwan has excellent hearing and still heard it clearly without missing a single word.
The angry face immediately broke into a smile, and she clapped her hands lightly with Xiao Qi.
"A good child is one who admits their mistakes and corrects them!"
Xiao Qi: ...
He was preoccupied with something, and his movements and expressions were somewhat unnatural. The object he was clutching in his hand was almost soaked with sweat.
Even though Baili Wanwan can tell whether a person is good or bad, she ultimately lacks the ability to see through people's hearts.
Seeing that he didn't speak, she turned around and was about to leave.
However, just as she turned around, she was pulled back.
"Here's a birthday gift for you."
Xiao Qi's voice was like a gentle breeze, carrying the unique clarity of a young man.
Bai Liwan paused, then turned around in surprise.
Immediately, they noticed the pair of hair ornaments lying in Xiao Qi's hands.
They were two crabapple blossoms, their cherry-pink petals layered upon each other, elegant yet not gaudy. Two exquisitely crafted butterflies perched on them, instantly captivating the eye.
Wow, it looks so good!
What little girl wouldn't like these?
Moreover, Baili Wanwan had never seen such an exquisite headdress while underwater, so her big eyes were immediately drawn to it.
She reached out cautiously, as if afraid of disturbing the butterflies on the crabapple blossoms, and dared not take the flower.
Xiao Qi smiled gently, and suddenly felt that the pent-up frustration that had been weighing on his heart all night had dissipated.
"Let me put it on for you."
After he finished speaking, he gently placed the flowers on the two little buns on either side of Baili Wanwan's head, one on the left and one on the right.
He looked around again and sincerely exclaimed, "It's really beautiful."
"Really? Is that so?"
Baili Wanwan's curiosity was piqued, but she was too embarrassed to go inside to ask Zhang Xiu for a mirror, so she grabbed Xiao Qi's hand with shining eyes.
We walked towards the outside of the courtyard.
"Shall we go to the beach?"
Although it was a question, the person had already left without saying another word.
Xiao Qi sighed helplessly from behind. He didn't find her domineering at all; on the contrary, he thought this little girl was straightforward and cute.
Unlike the scheming and backstabbing women he had previously encountered in the backyard.
My heart couldn't help but relax.
He couldn't help but joke, "Going to the beach so late, are you going to catch fish?"
It was originally a joke, but unexpectedly, Baili Wanwan took it seriously.
When she turned to look at him, her eyes were full of confidence: "Of course, I'm really good at catching fish!"
After speaking, she raised her chin slightly, as if waiting for Xiao Qi to praise her.
Unfortunately, Xiao Qi was new to the area and was unaware that Baili Wanwan was not an ordinary swimmer.
I was wondering what kind of fish a three-year-old could catch, so I jokingly said:
"Alright. Let's make a bet today. If you catch a fish, I'll promise to teach you martial arts."
After saying that, Baili Wanwan indeed became interested.
Although she was strong and skilled at beating people, she coveted Xiao Qi's fluid and graceful fist techniques.
Especially her graceful movements when wielding a sword, like bamboo and wind, are the envy of all.
Previously, Xiao Qi had always felt that she was too young and a girl, so he was unwilling to teach her.
Now that such an opportunity has presented itself, how could it possibly be missed?
He immediately exclaimed excitedly, "One word...out! Even four horses couldn't catch up with that!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he ran forward quickly.
Before Xiao Qi could react, the small figure had already disappeared into the sea.
An indescribable fear welled up in my heart.
Xiao Qi stared blankly at the calm sea, his pupils almost losing their luster in that instant.
My clothes were instantly soaked with cold sweat.
"Wanwan? Wanwan!"
He opened his mouth wide, gasped for breath, and ran forward as fast as he could. Before his brain could even react, his body was already in the sea.
The cold seawater at night is like a whirlpool, absorbing life.
Xiao Qi choked on two mouthfuls of water, a feeling of suffocation surged up, and his heart throbbed with pain.
However, all that remained in his mind was Baili Wanwan's face.
Will that little girl drown?
He saved her!
He endured the biting cold seawater and continued his descent, forcing himself to keep his eyes open underwater, trying to pinpoint the location of Baili Wanwan.
But at that moment, a scream came through the hazy water.
A familiar voice seemed to be calling his name.
Xiao Qi's mind went blank for a moment, and before he could even float to the shore, he was lifted up by a strong force.
The air instantly filled my lungs, and the scene before me became clearer.
The three-year-old baby floated on the moonlit sea, with glistening water droplets still clinging to her long eyelashes.
He was holding a fish in one hand and him in the other.
She gently raised her chin and said with a hint of pride, "Fish! Big brother is going to teach me martial arts!"
Baili Wanwan's voice was filled with obvious excitement.
Then, after thinking for a moment, she added, "Why don't you learn to swim with me first? Otherwise, it's very dangerous to go into the sea!"
After she finished speaking, she revealed a pair of sweet dimples that were incredibly endearing.
Xiao Qi was speechless for a moment, then chuckled softly, "Okay."
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