The next day, Wu Qing received a call from her father as soon as she woke up. Lao Tie excitedly told her about Lan Shuang's progress this semester and her changes, and asked Wu Qing to praise the child more to strengthen her confidence.
When Wu Qing found out, he was surprised and felt guilty. He thanked her repeatedly and promised to reward the child well before hanging up the phone.
She put down her phone and wanted to go talk to Lan Shuang, but when she reached the door, she felt that there was nothing to talk about. She had said everything she needed to say yesterday, and if she continued to talk about it today, there was no guarantee that Lan Shuang would not be bored.
Besides, she has already moved on. If I continue to dwell on these things, wouldn't that just be exposing her scars?
After thinking for a moment, Wu Qing gave up the idea and instead took Lan Shuang and Mu Yan out to the mall to do some shopping as if nothing had happened.
She rarely comes back and doesn't know how the two of them are doing now, so she has never bought them clothes. This time, she wants to make up for all the money she bought before.
From inside to outside, from top to bottom, we bought everything, and even bought a pair of sunglasses for each person.
In the end, Lan Shuang could no longer hold back and protested strongly, so Ms. Wu stopped with regret.
After storing their things in the mall, the group went to the top floor to have a good meal. It was already evening when they left the mall.
Looking at the musical fountain in the square not far away, reflecting the brilliance of the newly lit lights in the sunset, Lan Shuang suddenly said, "Shall we take a picture?"
Wu Qing was stunned for a moment, then smiled and nodded: "Okay."
Mu Yan naturally had no objection, but it was inconvenient for the three of them to hold things in their hands, so they found an enthusiastic older brother. When the older brother heard that they wanted to take a family photo, he was extremely enthusiastic and instructed them to pose and find the best position. Then he squatted down and said that this way of taking the photo would make their legs look longer.
Lan Shuang didn't know whether to laugh or cry, as she heard her eldest brother yell, "Come on, three, two, one, laugh!"
The three of them couldn't help laughing, and were caught by the camera. The eldest brother took several photos from different angles and showed them to them. Wu Qing was very satisfied and decided to stay. He gave the eldest brother a box of freshly bought cakes, and then they took a taxi home.
After returning home, everyone sat and chatted for a while, and then Wu Qing received a call and was told that he would have to go on a business trip the next day.
She suddenly felt a little embarrassed, "Xiao Shuang, Xiao Yan, Mommy has something to do tomorrow, so I may not be able to spend the rest of the winter vacation with you."
"It's okay, Mom can go do whatever she wants. My brother and I can take care of ourselves."
Lan Shuang turned her head and glanced at Mu Yan, who nodded: "Mom, don't worry, we will be fine."
"Okay, Mom is relieved with your words."
With only one night left, Lan Shuang slept with Wu Qing. The mother and daughter talked about some private matters and then fell into a deep sleep.
When Lan Shuang woke up the next day, she found no one around except for a bank card. She pulled out her phone and saw a message from Wu Qing an hour earlier: "Shuang Shuang, Mom left first. I saw you were sound asleep, so I didn't disturb you. This card is for you. Girls need money when they're out there. Your brother can earn it on his own. I don't need to worry about him, and he doesn't need my money. I'll give it to you. The password is your birthday. From now on, this card is yours. Use it whenever you need money."
Lan Shuang picked up the card and raised an eyebrow. "Have I suddenly become a wealthy woman again?"
888: "Ah, I wonder how many people envy me."
Lan Shuang smiled, got up to change clothes and wash up. When she pushed the door open and went out, she saw Mu Yan serving dishes. "Wake up, eat."
Mu Yan was wandering around wearing an apron.
Lan Shuang couldn't help but hug him from behind: "Brother, you are becoming more and more virtuous."
Mu Yan raised his eyebrows and smiled: "Hmm?"
"Really, he's becoming more and more like a househusband."
Lan Shuang smiled and pressed his abdominal muscles, "You have nice muscles."
Mu Yan was silent for a moment, then suddenly turned around, grabbed Lan Shuang's wrist and pressed her forcefully onto the sofa. When Lan Shuang wanted to get up, he knelt with one leg between her legs, preventing her from closing her legs and gaining leverage.
"What are you doing?" Lan Shuang couldn't help laughing, completely unaware of the danger.
Until Mu Yan lowered his body and said in a hoarse voice, "Don't tease me, I don't want to commit a crime."
Lan Shuang pursed her lips and looked at him innocently.
Mu Yan didn't buy it. He reached out and pinched her still chubby face and said, "Your birthday is in six months, right?"
Lan Shuang suddenly felt a chill on her back and responded vaguely, "Ah...right?"
Mu Yan smiled slightly, with a strange light flashing in his eyes, "That couldn't be better."
He let go of Lan Shuang's face, gently stroked it, and rubbed it slowly, his voice low and hoarse: "I'm waiting for that day."
Lan Shuang: “…”
It’s over. I always feel like there is a big pit waiting for me ahead.
In the following days, she behaved herself and stopped teasing Mu Yan. Her daily life consisted of exercise, homework, and exercise.
I didn't gain any weight during the whole winter vacation. On New Year's Eve, Wuqing finally got back. The family had a lively New Year's Eve dinner. The photos we took before were developed and placed in the living room, accompanying them through this wonderful winter vacation.
…
Winter has passed and spring has come, and the new semester has arrived as scheduled.
A few days before school started, Lao Tie suddenly sent a private message to Lan Shuang.
Friend: [Lan Shuang, the school is planning to have you give a speech at the first flag-raising ceremony after the start of the semester. Since you made great progress last semester, we're planning to have you share your study methods and experiences. Do you want to go?]
Lao Tie: [It’s not mandatory. If you feel embarrassed or don’t want to go, the teacher will tell them. It’s the same if someone else takes the class. Don’t feel pressured.]
After seeing the news, Lan Shuang turned around and looked at herself in the dressing mirror. In more than half a year, she had lost weight from nearly 200 pounds to just over 140 pounds, and her figure had changed dramatically.
She is not slim now, but with her height of 168cm and her tight flesh, she doesn't look fat. A little thinner would be just right.
But for her classmates who haven't seen her for a long time, she has definitely made a comeback.
Now when she walks on the street, she won't attract many people's attention.
Lan Shuang replied with a smile: [It’s okay, teacher, I can do it, I will prepare well.]
Lao Tie: [Okay, teacher believes in you. Let everyone see how beautiful a confident girl is! ]
Lan Shuang smiled knowingly and turned around to write the flag-raising speech.
…
After a crazy holiday, everyone had endless things to talk about. As soon as they got to school, they couldn't stop chattering. The campus, which had been quiet for a winter, was suddenly full of people.
Lan Shuang got out of Mu Yan's car, picked up her schoolbag and said with a smile, "Wish me good luck, brother."
Mu Yan smiled and high-fived her, "Go ahead, Progressive Student Representative."
Lan Shuang, wearing a modified school uniform, walked quickly towards the school. Many people were stunned when they saw her. They felt that she looked a little familiar, yet a little strange, and no one dared to recognize her.
(End of this chapter)
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