Even after getting into the car, Can Can didn't hear what it was going to say, because it had quietly logged off at some point.
Shen Jiazhou said, "It's still early, where else do you want to go?"
Wen Shuqiao thought for a moment: "Go to the mall? He'll go for a trial class tomorrow and see if there's anything he can buy."
The schoolbags at the private kindergartens are all the same. The principal had them delivered to her home last week. They were fully stocked, but she still wanted to see if there were any new ones.
Can Can exclaimed loudly, "Great! I love shopping! I want to buy new storybooks too!"
Grandma had already read all the previous storybooks to him.
As Shen Jiazhou drove, he said, "It seems I'll have to make room for a study just for you."
At this rate, even that small bookshelf in the children's room won't be enough.
Can Can said, "No need, Uncle! Mom has already prepared a study for me!"
Having lived with Shen Jiazhou for a long time, Can Can knows very well what the study is for. Soon, he and his aunt will be able to read books in the study that their mother has prepared!
Shen Jiazhou gave a soft hum, but kept driving without saying a word.
Wen Shuqiao glanced at Shen Jiazhou several times before looking away.
Shen Jiazhou drove to the shopping mall closest to his home. The mall was heated and had many Christmas decorations.
Christmas is still a little while away, but I didn't expect the mall to have new products so soon.
That's true. Christmas is right after New Year's Day. After Christmas, we'll start selling New Year's items.
Looking at it this way, time really flies, and she's about to welcome her first year that's not so cold.
Shen Jiazhou noticed her dazed expression and asked, "What's wrong?"
Wen Shuqiao snapped out of her thoughts: "It's nothing, I was just looking at Christmas things and it made me realize how fast time flies, another year has passed in the blink of an eye."
Shen Jiazhou followed her gaze to the Christmas elements and said, "Yes, this year is especially different."
For Shen Jiazhou, holidays are not particularly important, after all, they are repeated year after year without any change. But this year is different. He suddenly has a nephew. Although this nephew is a bit eccentric, he still feels a sense of belonging.
He turned to look at Wen Shuqiao, who was talking to Can Can with her head down: "Aunt Mingxue is flying abroad tomorrow, can you pick out a gift for her?"
Can Can nodded: "Okay, Auntie! Use the money from my jar!"
He has tons of money now!
But after saying that, Can Can couldn't help but ask, "Auntie, why doesn't Aunt Mingxue come to see me?"
Wen Shuqiao led him towards the jewelry section, saying, "Auntie is very busy. When she comes back next time, she'll have more time and can spend more time playing with you."
Can Can replied sensibly, "Okay then, I'll pick out a super pretty gift for her!"
Wen Shuqiao hummed in response, then seemed to remember something and turned to look at Shen Jiazhou, who was still standing there: "Jiazhou? What are you doing standing over there?"
Shen Jiazhou snapped out of his daze, took a step forward, and said softly, "Coming."
Can Can browsed the bookstore and then several shops selling trinkets and toys, carefully selecting a keychain pendant for Yu Mingxue. It was a snowflake, which suited Yu Mingxue perfectly.
Holding the gift for Yu Mingxue, he walked towards the car and asked, "Auntie, when is Aunt Mingxue taking the plane tomorrow?"
Wen Shuqiao estimated the time: "The flight is at eight in the morning, so I estimate we should arrive around seven."
Can Can said "Oh," and then, "Can I go see Aunt Mingxue off?"
"It's too early, baby," Wen Shuqiao said. "Besides, tomorrow is your first day of kindergarten. Don't you want to sleep a little longer?"
Can Can shook her head: "Go to kindergarten! But, but I don't know when I'll be able to see Aunt Mingxue again."
Shen Jiazhou, carrying the new books he had bought, said upon hearing this, "Let him go if he wants to. We don't know when Yu Mingxue will be back."
"Okay, then you'll be going to sleep when we get back. Let's get up a little earlier tomorrow to see Aunt Mingxue off, okay?" Wen Shuqiao looked at him. "You can give the gift to Auntie yourself then, how about that?"
"Okay!" Cancan said seriously, "I won't doze off anymore! Auntie, call me and I'll get up right away!"
Shen Jiazhou curled the corners of his lips: "Really? I don't quite believe it."
Can Can turned around and snorted, "I can definitely do it!"
"Will you cry when you go to kindergarten?" Shen Jiazhou continued to ask. "If you cry, it might be a little embarrassing."
"Of course I won't cry." Can Can answered matter-of-factly, "Auntie said I'm a big girl, I won't cry, I'm super brave. Uncle, please don't say things like that anymore, it makes my bravery seem less brave."
Hearing all this, Shen Jiazhou couldn't help but gasp. He looked at Wen Shuqiao, who was smiling with her eyes crinkled. He looked away for a moment, then looked at her again: "You taught her?"
Wen Shuqiao shrugged: "I taught you the beginning, but not the end."
Shen Jiazhou then looked down at Can Can, who was still defiant, and said, "I apologize to you. You are the bravest child. You never cry when you go to school."
Can Can nodded in satisfaction: "Alright, Uncle, I accept your apology. You are a very brave adult."
Shen Jiazhou unlocked the car and opened the back door: "Brave baby, please get in the car."
Can Can lifted her leg and climbed in, settling into the car seat.
After Wen Shuqiao got into the car, Shen Jiazhou closed the car door. Just as he was about to open the driver's side door, his phone beeped in his pocket.
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