yournovel Chapter 394 They even fool children!
Chapter 394 They even fool children!
Chapter 394 They even fool children!
Yu Huan and Lin Yourong walked side by side, the sunlight shining on them, casting long shadows behind them.
He inhaled the damp scent of the river in the breeze, a hint of smugness in his eyes, and joked, "Of course, look who your husband is!"
Lin Yourong chuckled, a hint of reproach in her watery eyes, and said, "You're getting all worked up just because I said you're fat?"
Yu Huan chuckled.
He released his wife's soft little hand and gently put his arm around her shoulder.
After briefly recalling what had just happened, Yu Huan's eyes suddenly showed a hint of emotion as she sighed, "What happened today was really unexpected. I have to say, Sister Ru is quite lucky. Think about it, if it hadn't been someone she knew, and if she hadn't bought the additional insurance that waives the deductible, she probably would have been in trouble today."
"Huh?" Lin Yourong was slightly taken aback, her eyes full of doubt.
Yu Huan slightly raised her head, feeling the intoxicating warmth of the sunlight on her forehead, and leisurely explained:
"You may not know that, in terms of actual losses, the cost of car repair bodywork and painting is not high. However, once it falls into the hands of the 4S store designated by the luxury car owner, the price set by the manufacturer and the repair shop will rise to an astronomical level. Even if you only need to pay 20% of the repair cost, it is not something that ordinary people can afford."
Lin Yourong said thoughtfully, "So that's how it is."
"For luxury cars like Rolls-Royce, the most important factors are their brand value and collectible value. Once the vehicle is damaged, repainting and bodywork will reduce its value, and it's hard for people not to care."
Yu Huan smiled brightly and continued:
"That's why I said Sister Ru was lucky. Judging from Luo Ruiyang's complete disregard for her at the time, he was definitely not going to let it go easily. If Luo Ruiyang hadn't given us face, who knows how things would have turned out."
"Wouldn't that mean we owe them a favor?" Lin Yourong frowned slightly.
Yu Huan nodded and said, "Yes, that's why he asked me to meet him in front of the statue, and I agreed without hesitation."
Lin Yourong suddenly chuckled softly and then said, "Sister Ru has learned her lesson today by paying for it."
“Indeed,” Yu Huan replied.
Lin Yourong squinted at the few gulls circling and playing on the river in the distance, sometimes soaring high and sometimes skimming low.
Yu Huan's gaze fell on a young couple taking selfies while leaning against the railing in front of her.
The girl hugged the boy and kissed his cheek, while the boy held his phone high with a bright smile on his face.
Looking at their beaming faces, Yu Huan couldn't help but exclaim, "They look so sweet together!"
"Ok?"
Lin Yourong followed Yu Huan's gaze.
Feeling the weight of his arm around her shoulder, she smiled and said, "We're sweet together too."
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan gently squeezed Lin Yourong's shoulder and raised her chin slightly in agreement: "Yes, we're very sweet too!"
The young couple walked at a leisurely pace.
The river surface shimmered, and occasionally a boat would pass by, leaving behind ripples that gradually spread outwards.
"Why isn't the handsome uncle here yet?" Wang Weiwei looked back in the direction she came from, her little face full of anticipation.
Xing Yujia sat on the edge of the flower bed and embraced Wang Weiwei.
Hearing this question that had been asked countless times, she helplessly tightened her voice and coaxed in a gentle tone, "Weiwei, be good. Uncle and Auntie will be here soon. We'll wait here for a while."
"Oh." Wang nodded slightly, like a chick pecking at rice.
Xing Yujia had noticed two tall figures wearing masks walking towards her earlier.
One of the shorter women was wearing a fisherman's hat. Her familiar figure and walking posture immediately convinced Xing Yujia that it was undoubtedly Su Su and her husband.
Just as I was about to tell the impatient Wang Weiwei, I saw them go up the stairs from the side...
By this time, Wang Weiwei's crying had subsided considerably, but she was still sobbing intermittently.
Her big eyes were slightly red, and tears were welling up in her eyes, as if she had suffered a great injustice.
Xing Yujia gently patted her back with one hand, and raised the other hand to point to the river, using a distraction tactic, and said softly, "Weiwei, look at the river over there, there's a huge ship coming this way!"
Wang Weiwei looked in the direction Xing Yujia was pointing, but then pouted, a look of disapproval on her face.
Sniffing, she said loudly and very seriously, "This boat isn't big at all. My dad took me on a much bigger boat. That boat was so beautiful, with so many colors, and much bigger than this one. This boat is just for carrying sand!"
Wang Weiwei's voice was filled with pride, as if she were recounting something truly remarkable.
"However, this boat is also very beautiful. Look how fast it is going on the river, and there are white waves behind it."
As soon as Xing Yujia finished speaking, Wang Weiwei shook her head.
She pouted slightly, looking unhappy, and emphasized in her childish voice, "It's not pretty at all. It's not as pretty as the boat I rode on. That boat had lots of delicious food and fun things to do. This boat looks like it has nothing at all, just sand on it."
Xing Yujia couldn't help but chuckle at Wang Weiwei's childlike words, but her tactic of diverting attention had worked successfully.
At first, she cried and fussed for her mother, but after hearing on the phone that a handsome uncle was coming to play with her, she finally stopped fussing, though she still kept crying.
Her lips moved as if she were about to speak, but then she heard a voice of praise coming from behind her.
"Weiwei is amazing, she's been on such a beautiful ship!"
The familiar voice brushed past her ear, causing Xing Yujia to turn around immediately.
Two tall figures were seen quickly descending the stone steps and turning to walk towards them.
Xing Yujia breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a great weight lifted from her shoulders, and quickly pulled Wang Weiwei forward slightly in a hug.
After making room, he stood up and greeted them with a smile: "Brother Huan, Sister Susu!"
"Hey, Yujia."
Yu Huan responded and then waved the two strings of candied strawberries in her hand.
The bright red strawberries, coated in a glistening sugar glaze, shimmered enticingly in the sunlight, like sparkling rubies.
"Weiwei, look what delicious food Uncle brought you!"
Yu Huan's voice was filled with laughter. Seeing that there was no one else around, she pulled her mask down to the tip of her chin, revealing her face beaming with a bright smile.
When Wang Weiwei saw his face clearly, her eyes lit up instantly, and all her displeasure vanished, replaced by excitement and joy.
She took a few quick steps forward and grabbed Yu Huan's leg.
The little girl gripped Yu Huan's pants tightly with her hands, tilted her head high, and said excitedly, "Thank you, handsome uncle!"
Yu Huan looked down at her adorable little face, smiled, patted her head, and put a skewer of candied strawberries into her small palm, then handed the other skewer to Xing Yujia. "Yujia, this is for you."
"Huh?" Upon hearing this, Xing Yujia quickly shook her head and declined, "Thank you, Brother Huan, but I don't need it."
Seeing this, Yu Huan turned to the side, pointed to the string of candied strawberries in Lin Yourong's hand, and said with a smile, "One string is enough for the two of us, so please don't be shy with us."
That's what he said, but actually neither he nor his wife were very interested in it; it was prepared for Luo Ruiyang's youngest daughter.
Seeing that he was conning people without batting an eye, Lin Yourong glared at him from behind, but also chimed in, "Yujia, just take it."
Seeing this, Xing Yujia took the candied hawthorn and said softly, somewhat embarrassed, "Thank you, Brother Huan."
"You're welcome," Yu Huan waved her hand.
Wang Weiwei leaned against Yu Huan's leg and eagerly peeled off the plastic wrapping at the front, revealing the bright red strawberry.
The sugar coating on top is even more translucent in the sunlight, like a thin layer of crystal.
She stuck out her little tongue and licked the strawberry, her eyes immediately narrowing into slits as she happily exclaimed, "So sweet!"
This incredibly satisfied expression made Yu Huan's lips curl into a smile, her eyes brimming with joy.
Wang Weiwei licked the strawberry once, then took a big bite. The sweet and sour taste spread in her mouth, making her nod with satisfaction.
As she chewed with relish, she tilted her head back and said to Yu Huan indistinctly, "Uncle handsome, this strawberry candied hawthorn is much tastier than the kind I've had before!"
After saying that, he took another bite with relish.
Its adorable yet greedy appearance is amusing to anyone who sees it.
Lin Yourong, standing to the side, lifted the brim of her hat and suddenly sighed softly, saying with a hint of teasing in her voice, "Wang Weiwei, you don't even call me when you see the handsome uncle. Have you forgotten about your auntie?"
Upon hearing Lin Yourong's words, Wang Weiwei quickly peeked her head out from beside Yu Huan's legs.
With a strawberry still in her mouth, she mumbled, "No, no, Aunt Susu, I'm just so happy to see the handsome uncle!"
Lin Yourong feigned anger and gave a soft hum, then said in a mournful tone, "Are you unhappy just seeing Aunt Susu? I often take you to buy delicious food and fun things!"
Upon hearing this, a hint of panic flashed in Wang Weiwei's big eyes.
She quickly swallowed the strawberry in her mouth, waving her little hands in the air as she eagerly explained:
"No, Aunt Susu, I like you the most! You always buy me lots and lots of delicious food and take me to fun places. But it's been so long since I've seen the handsome uncle, just like when I'm on winter vacation and haven't seen my good friends from kindergarten for a long time. Aunt Susu, please don't be angry!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yourong said with a smile in her voice, "Then I understand, I'm not angry."
"If you're not angry, then I'm relieved."
Wang Weiwei immediately felt as if a huge weight had been lifted off her shoulders, and let out a long sigh of relief. The brows that had been furrowed with worry relaxed instantly.
Yu Huan couldn't help but chuckle, squatted down, and gently stroked her delicate nose.
Looking directly into her slightly reddened eyes, he said softly, "Your mother has some things to do and won't be here for a while. How about I take you to play by the statue first?"
"Mmm!" Wang Weiwei nodded vigorously, her cheeks puffed out.
Yu Huan smiled and said, "Then Uncle will carry you."
Upon hearing this, Wang Weiwei immediately swallowed the strawberry in her mouth and nodded like a chick pecking at rice: "Okay, okay!"
Yu Huan pulled her mask up, then gently picked her up with one hand and said to Xing Yujia, "Let's go up and take the sightseeing bus."
“Okay!” Xing Yujia quickly replied.
The sightseeing bus with three carriages is a unique feature of Orange Isle. Even though it costs 3 yuan these days, you can get on and off the bus five times with your ticket.
The group went to buy tickets without queuing, but it took them a full fifteen minutes to wait for the bus to depart.
The Orange Isle statue was only completed a few years ago and is not a popular tourist attraction at the moment. Most locals choose to walk here for exercise.
Therefore, the sightseeing bus was not fully occupied until it departed; it was sparsely packed.
Wang Weiwei sat crosswise on Yu Huan's lap, her clear black and white eyes scanning the fleeting scenery outside the car window.
She held the strawberry candied hawthorn tightly in her hand, licking it every now and then, her lips still stained with a little sugar, glistening and shimmering.
It takes about half an hour to walk to the statue, while it takes ten minutes to take the miniature train to the final stop behind the statue.
When Luo Ruiyang called earlier, he was already halfway there, and with the extra time spent here, even though Yu Huan took the little train, he assumed that Luo Ruiyang was already in the square.
Yu Huan gently put one arm around Wang Weiwei to prevent her from falling due to the swaying of the vehicle, while casually resting the other hand on Lin Yourong's thigh beside him.
"Wow! What a huge kite!" Wang Weiwei suddenly exclaimed. "Uncle! I want to fly a kite too!"
Yu Huan noticed that her eyes were wide open, so she followed her gaze and looked over.
A large, brightly colored kite, not yet high in the sky, stood out against the blue sky and white clouds.
Its shape is that of a phoenix with outstretched wings, its long tail feathers fluttering in the wind, as if dancing gracefully in the sky.
Yu Huan laughed and said, "A kite this big isn't easy to fly; it takes a lot of skill."
Wang Weiwei withdrew her gaze, turned her head to meet Yu Huan's eyes, her pure and innocent eyes full of expectation: "Then can we give it a try?"
Without hesitation, Yu Huan said, "Such a big kite takes a long time to prepare. How about we make it bigger next time when Uncle has prepared it in advance?"
Wang Weiwei nodded obediently: "Okay, then you must remember."
Yu Huan smiled and patted her head: "Don't worry, Uncle will definitely not forget!"
Hearing their conversation, Lin Yourong couldn't help but chuckle and tugged at Yu Huan's hand.
They even fool little kids!
Wang Weiwei turned to look out the window again, watching the phoenix kite drift further and further away, muttering to herself, "Next time I must fly the big kite really high..."
Yu Huan gently hugged Wang Weiwei and whispered to Lin Yourong, "This little one is so easy to take care of. I thought she would be very difficult to manage."
Lin Yourong noticed that Wang Weiwei's attention was focused on the view outside the window and replied softly, "You didn't see how her grandparents treated her. They would do this one minute and that the next. At home, they had to chase after her to feed her and coax her to speak. But at kindergarten, she would fight over food."
(End of this chapter)