"Come on, Yunmiao, let Auntie carry you up."
Although Shang Yunmiao could have come up by herself, Liu Yue, who liked her too much, still reached out her hand.
"Thank you, Auntie."
Although Shang Yunmiao, who wasn't very familiar with Liu Yue, felt embarrassed, this shy girl clearly didn't have the courage to refuse others. She obediently let Liu Yue carry her onto the electric scooter like a doll, while Chen Bing climbed on by herself.
I don’t know if it’s just my imagination, but I feel like Liu Yue is giving me a smug look in the shadows.
That's true. Before, when she wanted to carry me into the car, I would refuse because I was embarrassed. Now that there's a nice kid to compare me to, with her energetic personality, of course she'll want to show off to me.
"Hold on tight."
The electric scooter started smoothly and sped away into the warm early winter breeze.
The journey will take you through the town’s commercial center—a street lined with stalls and vendors.
Whenever Liu Yue passed by, she would stop and buy some of the delicious food or fun things she saw for Shang Yunmiao.
It seems she has been suppressing her feelings for too long. When we passed by here together before, she asked me what I wanted and what I wanted to eat.
To this, I only have two answers.
Childish, junk food.
This left Liu Yue feeling a little disappointed. She wanted to experience the joy of shopping for her child and, as a mother, enjoy the sense of nurturing her child by fulfilling their desires. Unfortunately, Chen Bing wouldn't cooperate with any of this.
Today, she finally caught up with the adorable Shang Yunmiao, so whenever she saw something new and interesting, she wanted to buy it for her.
Shang Yunmiao only knew to stay by Liu Yue's side, and whenever Liu Yue gave her something, she would stammer "Thank you, Auntie," without daring to refuse.
The two women walked and stopped intermittently, taking half an hour to walk out of the short street.
Is it over already? Liu Yue felt a little disappointed.
The family isn't short of money right now, so she doesn't feel bad about buying things.
This woman, who desperately wanted to be a mother, turned her gaze to the shopping mall next door. Judging from her expression, it was easy to see that she was somewhat tempted.
Not wanting to continue shopping with them, Chen Bing quickly stopped them, afraid that she would have to walk with them for another hour or so.
Shang Yunmiao was being held by Liu Yue, and her own small arms and legs couldn't withstand such prolonged torment.
"Mom! My leg is going to break if we don't come home soon. Also, Old Chen will worry if we don't come back often. Besides, we can't carry any more shopping, let's come another day!"
What Chen Bing argued afterward is not important; what matters is that in his desperation, he cried out "Mom!"
The child has already called out "Mom," so how can I refuse him?
"Okay, sweetie, Mommy will listen to you, let's go home." After speaking to Chen Bing who was following behind, Liu Yue said to Shang Yunmiao in her arms in a sweet voice, "Little Yunmiao~ How about Auntie takes you to buy some pretty dresses again tomorrow?"
"Thank you, Auntie."
"Mua~ So good."
After rewarding Shang Yunmiao with a kiss, Liu Yue took her and Chen Bing home together.
Shang Yunmiao's home is in a residential area in the town. Because she is introverted and doesn't have any relatives in the village, this is her first time entering the village.
If the child is lively and outgoing, they should be curiously observing the scenery around them at this time. But for introverted children, a racing heart and a tense expression are more likely.
When Chen Bing saw the little ostrich bowing its head beside her again after so long, it was clear that it was beginning to regret coming to her home.
As a native of Shandong province, hospitality must be a fundamental virtue of Chen Bing.
Besides, Shang Yunmiao is his friend and came with him, so he should comfort her.
Thinking this, Chen Bing put a hand on Shang Yunmiao's shoulder and comforted her, "It's okay, I'm here with you. I'll teach you how to play games when we get home."
The boy's voice was soft, but clear in the howling wind. He was speaking almost into the girl's ear, hidden in her hair. His gentle words, carried by soft breaths, made her thin, fair ear blush.
"Um!"
The two children spoke very softly, and with the car still making some noise after stopping, Liu Yue could only vaguely make out what they were saying.
"What are you talking about? Why are you keeping it from your mother?"
She smiled as she parked the electric scooter, then lifted Shang Yunmiao off the scooter and asked.
"Don't ask about the secrets between children, Yueyue."
"You've changed how you address me as soon as you get back, haven't you? You're such a snob!" Liu Yue chuckled as she pressed Chen Bing's temples, this time really putting some pressure on him.
"Ouch, ouch, ouch, Mom, I was wrong, I was wrong."
Upon hearing the word "Mom," Liu Yue released her two index fingers, which were as thin as scallion segments, with satisfaction.
Shang Yunmiao felt a little envious watching the interaction between Liu Yue and her son.
In her little mind, Chen Bing was practically her idol. Not only could she talk freely with her mother, teachers, and other children, but she also knew a lot and understood many principles.
Not only him, but many children in the class like to play with him, and even the teacher clearly likes him more.
Shang Yunmiao wanted to become as remarkable as Chen Bing, but she didn't have the courage. Even with Aunt Yueyue, who was very kind to her and whom she liked very much, she didn't dare to strike up a conversation.
Waaaaah... I'm so useless.
She wanted to make some changes, such as taking the initiative to talk to strangers.
"Yueyue, you've picked up the kids?! You must be tired. I bought you your favorite lotus leaf chicken on my way back today, you..."
Where did this child come from?
The good man Chen Shichao, wearing an apron and holding a spatula in one hand, happily pushed open the kitchen door and finished the first half of his speech. Then, he spoke the second half in a fan-shaped statistical tone with seven parts doubt and three parts worry.
The moment Shang Yunmiao saw the stranger Chen Shichao, she threw her resolve to the back of her mind and immediately lowered her head, not daring to look at him.
At the same time, her two small hands were gripping her lower abdomen, nervously rubbing against each other.
My heart was racing, and my short legs were trembling uncontrollably...
Mom... I want to go home...
"Yueyue, I'm taking Yunmiao to play on the computer. Call us when dinner is ready."
Sensing Shang Yunmiao's fear, Chen Bing stepped forward to confront Chen Shichao, the terrifying demon who ate children, in her place. This old devil had worked in Guangdong Province for several years, earning extra money while also developing a fondness for the claypot rice dish that ate children.
To prevent the little ostrich from suffering at his hands, Chen Bing took her hand and, after saying goodbye to Liu Yue, quickly left.
Because there were no classes the next two days, and there was a little guest at home, Liu Yue turned a blind eye to Chen Bing's wishful thinking about playing on the computer.
And so, the two children left.
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