Chapter 132 Fox Butler 18
Xingjian looked at the sign, nodded stiffly, took two strawberry lollipops from the cashier counter, and walked out without looking back. His back revealed a sense of haste and escape.
When Xing Jian came back, he not only bought popsicles but also brought back lollipops. Xing Xiaobao didn't care how hot it was. He sat on the mat and tore open the wrapping paper of the popsicles. Xing Jian sat next to Xiaobao, not knowing what he was thinking.
"Dad, the popsicle has melted." Xiaobao looked at Xingjian in a daze, and didn't even notice that the popsicle in his hand had melted into his hand.
Xing Jian looked at the water on the popsicle in his hand, quickly took a few pieces of paper to wipe the water off his hands, and ate the popsicle in his hand in a few bites.
The sun sets, but the heat still lingers in the air. Xing Xiaobao can't stay in the stuffy house anymore and keeps clamoring to see the little green sprouts in the yard.
Seeing that the yard was no longer too hot, Xing Jian agreed. He took the palm-leaf fan with a worn edge and led the child to the yard.
Xing Jian was fanning himself with a palm-leaf fan, but his eyes couldn't help but look towards the convenience store.
At this time, the convenience store had closed its doors, but there was a large truck parked at the door, and a familiar figure was moving goods.
Xiaobao in the yard seemed to have noticed the figure. The small green sprouts in the yard could no longer attract Xiaobao's attention. He stood on a small stool, tiptoed, and leaned on the low wall of the yard to look out.
Gu Linchuan, who was moving goods, obviously noticed Xing Xiaobao's furry little ears. Gu Linchuan waved at Xiaobao. Seeing the man waving at him, Xiaobao stepped back and accidentally fell off the stool. However, Xing Jian had already noticed Xing Xiaobao's movements and hugged Xiaobao in his arms.
"Dad, Dad Gu is here." Xing Xiaobao's expression was a little strange. He was used to seeing Gu Linchuan in a suit and tie. This was the first time Xiaobao had seen Gu Linchuan like this. Of course, this was also the first time Xing Jian had seen Gu Linchuan like this.
The days passed one by one. Xing Jian thought that Gu Linchuan would stay in this supermarket for a while and then return to Xincheng. However, a whole month passed and Gu Linchuan still had no intention of leaving. Instead, the supermarket became more and more prosperous.
The residents on the island all knew the supermarket owner, Mr. Gu, a taciturn man who worked efficiently, but no one knew where he came from or why he came.
Because they live close to each other, Xing Xiaobao has become a regular customer of the supermarket. Except for being a little wary when facing Gu Linchuan at the beginning, Xing Xiaobao was completely captured by the snacks later.
"Uncle Gu, I want a strawberry ice cream." A new ice cream machine was introduced to the supermarket, and it instantly became a favorite of all the children on the island, and also attracted our little Xing Xiaobao.
He ran in with his short legs, his face still red from the sunburn he got from playing on the beach.
Gu Linchuan put down the work in his hands, looked at Xiaobao who was feeling extremely hot, and carried him to the counter in front of the fan to let the cool air blow on him. After a while, the redness on his face faded away.
"Dad allows you to eat ice cream?" Gu Linchuan tapped Xing Xiaobao's little nose. Some time ago, Xing Jian had banned Xing Jian from eating ice cream because he ate too much ice. It had only been a few days, and Gu Linchuan felt that Xing Jian's ban should not have ended yet.
Xing Xiaobao's eyes rolled and he said naturally, "Uncle Gu, my diarrhea is gone now."
Looking at the little fox lying, Gu Linchuan shook his head, then took a strawberry lollipop from the counter, peeled it and stuffed it into Xing Xiaobao's mouth.
Before he could say anything, he heard Xing Jian's voice coming from outside the door, "Xing Xiaobao, did you eat ice cream secretly?"
Hearing Xing Jian's voice, Xing Xiaobao jumped down from the counter reflexively, "Dad, I didn't eat it. This is the lollipop that Uncle Gu treated me to." As he spoke, he took the lollipop out of his mouth. The saliva soaked in sugar was particularly sticky, and it pulled out a long silver chain.
Xing Jian immediately showed a disgusted expression on his face, and Gu Linchuan quickly wiped Xing Xiaobao clean.
"Thank you." Xing Jian was still a little uncomfortable with Gu Linchuan's relationship. He didn't even dare to look directly into Gu Linchuan's eyes. He only heard him say in an extremely gentle voice, "It's okay. Children are just greedy."
Holding Xiaobao's hand, he walked towards the house next door. Looking at Xiaobao jumping around, Xingjian asked, "Xiaobao, do you like Uncle Gu?"
Maybe Xing Xiaobao would still hesitate before Gu Linchuan came to the island, but now Xiaobao nodded quickly and accepted this uncle.
And this time, the person who couldn't let go turned out to be Xing Jian.
He didn't dare to imagine what Yue Mingyu, the lover who had been with him for several years, would think when she regained her memory and faced him. He was a little nervous, but also a little expectant.
Once upon a time, they were just partners fighting side by side. I was the first to fall in love with him, but I was also the first to completely forget him.
At night, the howling sea breeze made the windows rustle. Even Xing Xiaobao, who usually slept soundly, was woken up by the sound of the wind. He opened his hazy eyes and looked at Xing Jian who was taping the window. With the tiredness of just waking up, he called out to Xing Jian, "Dad, what are you doing?"
Hearing Xiaobao's voice, Xingjian turned around and carried the child back to the bedroom. In stark contrast to the scorching heat of the day, tonight was exceptionally cold. Xingjian tucked the quilt in for Xiaobao and said, "Don't be afraid, Xiaobao. It's going to rain heavily outside. Daddy has taped the windows so the wind won't blow them apart."
After saying that, Xingjian returned to the living room and pasted the cross-shaped tape on every window. Then Xingjian returned to the bedroom. Xiaobao was not asleep yet. He opened his watery eyes with a hint of fear in them.
Xingjian wrapped Xiaobao in a quilt and held him in his arms, patting his back from time to time. After a while, Xiaobao closed his eyes and fell asleep again.
Just as he put Xiaobao back on the bed, Xingjian suddenly heard a burst of rapid knocks on the door amidst the whistling wind. While Xingjian was hesitating, a flashlight beam lit up from the courtyard.
In such a severe storm, the entire island's power system was destroyed by the strong wind. Xingjian also held a small flashlight in his hand and pushed hard against the door, then opened a small gap.
Gu Linchuan squeezed in wearing a raincoat and holding a flashlight. Looking at the drenched Gu Linchuan, Xing Jian frowned. But before Xing Jian could speak, he heard Gu Linchuan say in a very serious voice: "The Meteorological Bureau has warned that a Category 13 typhoon will pass through the island tonight. We can't stay here any longer. The village chief and others are trying to stop everyone from evacuating. Come with me."
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