Xu Ran stared at his chubby little legs and said in a childish tone, "Brother Xu, are you having any troubles? Tell Wawa, Wawa can help you solve them."
Yes, every time Xu Ran spoke to him in this tone, Brother Xu was happy: "Baby, I really have to solve this matter by myself. I have made money in this store, and I have been a little tired recently. I want to go out and relax and go to the ancient city."
Xu Ran nodded, naturally understanding what was going on. He then asked, "Will Brother Xu still think about Wawa when he makes a lot of money? Will he buy popsicles for Wawa?"
Children's minds are so simple that there won't be such complicated and troublesome things happening, just like now.
Brother Xu stretched out his hand and made a pinky promise with Xu Ran: "Don't worry, I'll make a pinky promise with the baby. Now you can trust me, right?"
"Then Brother Xu, you must call your baby on time in the future and don't forget me, otherwise I will be very sad, and so will mom." Xu Ran said again.
Unconsciously, tears welled up in Brother Xu's eyes. He had been with this child for such a long time, and he must be reluctant to let go.
"Okay, Brother Xu promises you."
"Don't cry, Brother Xu. The doll will protect you."
"But when Brother Xu travels, why doesn't he take the baby with him? The baby also wants to go out and play."
"The baby is still too young and still has school to go to."
The two of them muttered to each other.
After Brother Xu returned, they prepared to pack up their things, and Xu Ran was there to help.
When the store was finally closed, Brother Xu still felt heavy-hearted. He walked towards the door of Xu Leyan's store and said, "Leyan, I'm leaving now. Call me if you have anything."
Xu Leyan kept her head down and wiped the table without giving Brother Xu any response.
There was no other way, so Brother Xu stood at the door of the store for a few seconds, then left with his luggage. Xu Ran watched Brother Xu leave and waved: "Brother Xu, remember to call Wawa, I'll wait for your call!"
Then, Xu Leyan scolded: "Baby, come back!"
Xu Leyan called Xu Ran back and didn't even look at Brother Xu from beginning to end.
Xu Ran sat on a stool, fiddling with a toy in his hands. "Mom, do you think the ancient city is fun?"
Xu Leyan didn't quite understand what Xu Ran meant by this, so she just stopped what she was doing.
Xu Ran added, "Brother Xu said he was going to travel to the ancient city and would buy popsicles for the baby when he came back."
Xu Leyan didn't say anything, but she felt something strange in her heart. She knew what Brother Xu was thinking. If he really wanted to go on a trip, he wouldn't look so ready to die. There must be something he didn't know about.
Zhang Minsheng called. Xu Leyan wiped her hands and answered the phone: "What else do you want to do?"
Zhang Minsheng was a little surprised. He didn't expect Xu Leyan to answer the phone. He immediately became serious: "You should go home and have dinner. I just want to see my baby. I haven't seen him for such a long time."
"What did I tell you last time? Have you forgotten?" Xu Leyan's attitude was very stern. She felt that she had made it clear enough to Zhang Minsheng last time, but his constant entanglement made her a little tired.
"Yes, yes, I know, but the child is part of me after all. If you let me see him, I won't go to the store to find you. I just feel that if I go there, you will definitely not want to see me. It's better to call you."
This is true. If Zhang Minsheng comes again, Xu Leyan will definitely treat him the same way as before.
Looking at Xu Ran lying on the table, he felt very uncomfortable because of Brother Xu's departure, and Xu Leyan could naturally see it.
"Okay, I'll take her there tomorrow, which is the baby's week." Xu Leyan agreed.
"Ah!" Zhang Minsheng was as happy as a child. This was really good news in the past few days.
Xu Leyan did not listen to the howling from the other end of the phone, but chose to hang up.
"Baby, can I take you to Daddy's house for dinner tomorrow at noon?" Xu Leyan asked in a negotiating tone.
Xu Ran actually didn't want to go. He pouted and said, "Mom, can I not go?"
He was still brooding over what happened in the past and felt that Gu Qingming was not a good person.
"No, Daddy just wants to see you."
"Okay then." Xu Ran had to agree.
The next day, after Xu Leyan packed up everything in the store, she closed the door and brought the wontons she had made, which she just had to put into the pot.
Xu Leyan took Xu Ran's hand and came to the most familiar place.
Xu Ran looked at how familiar and strange everything was, and she knocked on the door.
At this time, Gu Qingming was cooking in the kitchen. When he heard the doorbell, he ran over in his apron and opened the door. "You're here, so why bring a gift?"
Xu Leyan didn't say anything.
Zhang Minsheng liked Xu Ran so much that he couldn't help but squat down and rub Xu Ran's cheek: "My baby is so beautiful."
Xu Ran ignored him, and the atmosphere became awkward for a moment. Zhang Minsheng quickly stood up, made room for him, and said, "Come in quickly, the food is almost ready."
Zhang Minsheng brought the last dish to the table and clapped his hands: "Okay, all the dishes are here. Come and try it and see how it tastes."
Xu Leyan felt that since she was already there, there was no need to put on a stern face, so as not to upset both of them. She was still a little surprised when she saw the food on the table. When they lived together before, Zhang Minsheng had trouble washing dishes, let alone cooking.
Xu Leyan pointed at the food on the table and asked, "Did you cook all these dishes?"
Zhang Minsheng nodded: "I have nothing to do at home anyway, so I'll find something to kill time."
During the meal, the two of them had no topics to talk about. Zhang Minsheng didn't know what to ask more questions. After thinking for a long time, he asked, "Where's Brother Xu? Why didn't you ask him to come over today?"
Zhang Minsheng knew that Brother Xu was a good person and he took special care of the mother and daughter.
"Going on a trip." Xu Ran interrupted.
No matter who it is, as long as Xu Ran hears others mention Brother Xu, he will be as excited as a fish in water.
Xu Leyan rubbed Xu Ran's hair and said softly, "Baby, it's impolite for children to interrupt when adults are talking."
"Oh, okay." Wawa was a little sad, but still lowered his head and ate the food in the bowl.
"It's okay, it's okay, I don't mind." said Zhang Minsheng.
"He said he had earned some money and wanted to travel, so he went to the ancient city," said Xu Leyan.
Zhang Minsheng rolled his eyes back and forth. "Ancient City? I've heard that place hasn't been very peaceful lately."
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