As dinner drew to a close and the conversation gradually turned to the future of the family, Yingquan's expression became somewhat complicated.
He gently put down his cutlery, his gaze sweeping over his proud parents and turning to his two smiling sisters. He felt both happy for them and a heavy sense of pressure.
He knew that in the next Bamboo Dragon Festival competition, it would be his turn to stand on that stage that everyone was watching.
"Quan'er, what are you thinking about?" Zhao Qingyun asked gently, keenly noticing the subtle change in her son's emotions.
Ying Quan smiled slightly, not trying to hide his unease, and said directly, "I was just thinking that the next competition is my turn. My sister Ying Huo won the Dragon Ball Tournament."
"My little sister Yinxin won second place at the Wisdom Dragon Pool competition again today. As her older brother, I'm under a lot of pressure." His words were tinged with self-deprecation, but also revealed a determination not to admit defeat.
Hearing this, Ying Xin gently patted the back of his hand and encouraged him, "Brother, don't put too much pressure on yourself. Everyone has their own battlefield and their own moment."
You have your strengths, and as long as you play to your best ability, that's victory. And with the support of our whole family, you'll never be alone.
Ying Huo joined in the fun, playfully saying, "That's right, brother, you're the backbone of our family! I believe you can do it, and our whole family will come to cheer you on!"
Father Ying Yu then added earnestly, "Quan'er, remember, the significance of the competition lies not only in the rankings, but also in the process of participation and growth."
Your sisters achieved good results because they put in tremendous effort and hard work.
You should focus on improving yourself and enjoying the game; the results will naturally follow.
These words were like a warm spring breeze, dispelling the gloom in Ying Quan's heart.
He nodded, his eyes sparkling with renewed determination and light: "Thank you everyone. I will work hard, not just for the rankings, but for the honor of my family, and to prove that I can also contribute to the Dragon Clan. Watch me in the next Dragon Festival competition!"
The warm smiles and encouraging words between family members filled this moment with warmth and strength.
They knew that no matter what the future held, as long as they were united, there were no difficulties they could not overcome. Ying Quan was ready to meet his challenge and continue the family's glorious chapter.
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Meanwhile, Chen Ping was sitting in a specialty restaurant, which was a restaurant that sold glutinous rice balls and the like, or you could say a dessert shop.
Looking at the tables around him, which were full of people, Chen Ping nodded in satisfaction. It was worth it to have reserved a table so early, otherwise he really wouldn't have been able to get any food.
Soon, the dessert and special glutinous rice balls that Chen Ping ordered were served.
Looking at the crystal-clear glutinous rice balls, Chen Ping picked up a spoon and began to taste them.
As Chen Ping put a glutinous rice ball into his mouth, he began to savor it slowly. Hmm, not bad. It was sweet, soft, and chewy, with a good elasticity. It wasn't sticky at all, and it was quite big. Satisfying!
Satisfied, very satisfied, Chen Ping quickly finished the large bowl of glutinous rice balls, and then it was time for various desserts.
He didn't order much, just four items. This dessert shop has over a hundred different kinds of desserts.
Chen Ping then began to enjoy it to his heart's content.
Just then, three figures walked into the store from outside.
......
Chen Ping was completely absorbed in the world of desserts, each bite a delightful experience for his taste buds, oblivious to the commotion around him.
It wasn't until a series of light footsteps and familiar laughter approached that he was pulled from the sweetness of the dessert. Looking up, he saw Ying Huo, Ying Xin, and Gabriel standing around his table, their faces beaming with delight.
"Chen Ping, what a coincidence! You're here too!" Ying Huo's lively voice broke the silence first, her eyes sparkling with unexpected joy.
Chen Ping was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "Yes, what a coincidence! I didn't expect to meet you here. Are you also here to try the desserts at this shop?"
“Yes, Gabriel said she wanted to celebrate our victory today and treat us to something nice, but we didn’t expect this place to be so popular, it’s completely full,” Ying Xin explained, with a hint of regret in her voice.
Gabriel smiled and nodded, her temperament gentle yet dignified. Her eyes were full of friendliness as she looked at Chen Ping: "I heard that the desserts here are very famous, and I thought you two would like them too. I didn't expect to run into an acquaintance. It seems that our luck is not too bad."
Chen Ping immediately stood up and gestured for them to sit down: "Since it's such a coincidence, why don't we all sit together? Anyway, there are still empty seats at my table. You've come at the right time; I was just thinking that I couldn't finish all these desserts by myself."
The three sisters looked delighted, nodded gratefully, and unceremoniously pulled out chairs and sat around Chen Ping's table.
Seeing this, the waiter quickly provided them with more tableware and asked if they would like to order anything else.
"I'd like a serving of glutinous rice balls like Chen Ping's, and a few of your signature desserts, so we can all share," Gabriel ordered generously, her demeanor exuding a composed elegance.
While waiting for the new desserts to be served, the four chatted about the competition from the day before yesterday. Ying Huo and Ying Xin excitedly shared the interesting stories from the competition, while Chen Ping and Gabriel listened with great interest, occasionally bursting into laughter. The atmosphere was exceptionally harmonious.
As the newly ordered desserts were served one by one, the table was instantly transformed into a vibrant display of colors and aromas.
They ate and talked, from the competition to life, and then to their dreams and future plans. It was as if time slowed down at that moment, making this gathering all the more precious.
"Thank you so much, Gabriel, not only for today's celebration, but also for your continued support and encouragement." Ying Xin and Ying Huo sincerely expressed their gratitude to Gabriel, their eyes shining with appreciation.
"No need for thanks. We're friends, so we should support each other and grow together." Gabriel patted her hand gently, her words full of sincerity.
Upon hearing this, Chen Ping, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but touch his chin. When did their relationship become so good?
You've probably only met them a few times, right?
Sigh, as expected, he just couldn't understand how girls make friends.
After they finished chatting, Chen Ping smiled at them and asked, "Ying Huo, Ying Xin, are you going to participate in the upcoming 'Weaving Dragon Dreams' competition?"
Upon hearing this, Ying Huo shook her head and then smiled, "No, neither my sister nor I are participating, but our brother will. His engraving skills are amazing, he'll definitely get great results!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Ping nodded and smiled, "I see. Then I congratulate him in advance on his good results, haha."
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