Xu Ruantang came out of the kitchen and was met with Huan Molin's staring gaze.
"Sister, where have you been? Why is your face so red?"
He stared intently at Xu Ruantang. "Are you hot? Do you want me to turn on the fan for you?"
Xu Ruantang's eyes darted away. "No need, it's just a little hot in the kitchen."
As he spoke, he casually fanned himself a few times with his hand.
Xiao Bao imitated Xu Ruantang's actions, putting his little hands next to his face and pouting as he panted.
It's strangely cute.
Huan Molin's lips curled up, his attention diverted by Xiao Bao, and he reached out and touched her round cheek.
"You're not hot, why are you panting?"
His tone was teasing, yet strangely tinged with a hint of doting affection.
In just half a day, Huan Molin's seemingly indestructible iceberg was easily breached by Xiao Bao's adorable demeanor.
Little Bao was oblivious, thinking that someone was praising her, and continued to pout and repeat the panting motion.
Her little face and head are both round.
Xu Ruantang couldn't resist grabbing her and pulling her into his arms, squeezing her several times.
Xiao Bao struggled to escape.
The little girl with short legs darted around the yard. Xu Ruantang pretended to chase after her, but she glanced back and excitedly ran while shouting.
Huan Molin leaned against the doorway of the main room, a blade of grass he'd picked from who-knows-where dangling from his mouth, his eyes gleaming with a calm and warm light.
After the three of them had played enough, Chen Jifan had finished cooking.
For lunch, we had mixed noodles with toppings of scrambled eggs with tomatoes and braised eggplant with meat chunks.
This way of eating is something Xu Ruantang only started seeing frequently after he came to Beijing.
The Chen family often ate like this, and she gradually got used to it.
As I ate, I found it quite delicious.
After lunch, Xiao Bao was supposed to take a nap in the afternoon, but he was probably too excited today and couldn't stop moving around.
Xu Ruantang felt sleepy after eating her fill and ignored Xiaobao.
Xiao Bao wanted to go play with Huan Molin.
Little did they know that Huan Molin was washing dishes in a miserable state, with Chen Ji, the supervisor, standing beside him.
Although he was supposed to be supervising the work, Chen Ji was actually washing and cutting fruit.
While washing the dishes perfunctorily, Huan Molin secretly glanced at Chen Ji and said, "Uncle, you can wash the apples and eat them directly."
As he spoke, he was still internally complaining.
How could Uncle Chen, an old man, not even know how to eat fruit?
In the time it takes to wash, peel, and cut the meat, he's already eaten one.
Chen Ji didn't even glance at him, his voice cold and clear: "Wash your dishes."
Huan Molin was a little discouraged. "I can't do it. My dad never lets me do these kinds of chores at home."
Not only were they not allowed to do these things, but the nanny also brought his meals to him. After he finished eating, she would just throw down his bowl and chopsticks and go do whatever he wanted.
"Uncle, you're so poor."
Huan Molin continued to lament, "We can't even afford a nanny. My sister has really suffered by following you."
"If it were me, I would never let my sister suffer like this."
Chen Ji arranged the cut fruit on a plate.
Huan Molin kept observing his expression, fearing that he might become angry and hit him because of his work.
He has already come up with a plan.
Uncle Chen is amazing! He's a great runner and looks very strong.
He definitely can't beat him.
If he dares to touch him even slightly, he immediately lies down on the ground and starts crying.
He was the son of his sister's boss, so his sister would definitely side with him.
To everyone's surprise, Chen Ji remained calm.
She didn't even want to give him a second glance, and walked out with the plate in her hand.
Before leaving, he added, "If you don't finish washing these dishes today, you won't be eating dinner tonight."
As he spoke, he reached out and looked at his watch. "We're leaving for Beihai Park in twenty minutes. If you want to come along, make sure you pass the dishwashing inspection later."
You know what?
Chen Ji knew how to manipulate Huan Molin.
In less than ten minutes, all the dishes and chopsticks were washed clean and placed neatly in their positions.
It's because too much dish soap was used.
Huan Molin stood to the side, his hands covered in foam and his forehead glistening with fine beads of sweat.
He didn't care, casually wiping his face with his sleeve. "Uncle, did I pass?"
Huan Molin was very confident.
His dishwashing skills are absolutely top-notch, deserving a perfect score of 100.
Chen Ji nodded. "Full marks. Go wash your hands."
Huan Molin cheered with joy.
On his youthful face, a smile finally appeared that belonged to his age.
Xu Ruantang painted a picture that fit the theme according to her own understanding, and originally planned to go to see Li Shuyang in the afternoon.
I wonder how their meeting went today.
But yesterday Li Shuyang said that once the theme was decided, he would go back to the compound to tell Xu Ruantang, or call her back.
He hadn't been home for a long time and wanted to go back and visit.
As long as the topic remains uncertain and things don't proceed smoothly, Xu Ruantang becomes anxious.
She is a doer and dislikes having things left unfinished; it makes her restless.
Even when I'm just staying at home, I always feel uneasy.
"Wife, have an apple."
Chen Ji brought out a plate with a fork stuck in it.
The fork was from a cake I bought from the store before, and I didn't finish using it.
When Xiao Bao saw something delicious, he was the first to rush over, grabbing Chen Ji's trouser leg and standing on tiptoe.
"Eat, eat."
He spoke in a breathy voice, using unfamiliar words.
Xu Ruantang smiled, "Xiao Bao, do you want to eat an apple?"
She deliberately lowered the plate so that Xiao Bao could see it.
Xiao Bao nodded eagerly and reached his hand into the plate.
"who I am?"
Xu Ruantang asked her.
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