Fortunate Life of the Rural Beauty

Chen Ming was absent, so Dabao and Alu accompanied Chu Lingxuan, with the three of them taking up a square table. Chu Lingxuan originally wanted Yan’er to join them at that table, but Yan’er refused, insisting on sitting with her aunt. To accommodate Chu Lingxuan’s desire to watch his daughter, another table was also set in the main hall. This is where Mrs. Wang, Afu, and Yan’er sat.

In the middle, a bed was also set up with bowls of food for Zhui Feng and Wang Cai, and a large plate for Jin Yanzi, Qi Qi, and Hui Hui.

After dinner, Dabao and Yan’er habitually held hands and headed for the West Wing. These past few days, Afu and Yan’er slept in the bed, with Dabao sleeping on the couch in the hall.

Chu Lingxuan bent down to carry Yan’er, pretending to be upset, "Daddy is back for only one day, and my little girl does not even want to keep my company?"

Upon hearing this, Yan’er hugged his neck and pouted, "Fine, fine." Then she turned to Afu and said, "Auntie, behave. Dabao, stop being naughty. After daddy leaves, I will come and join you."

Afu was both amused and at a loss, as if she really wanted Yan’er’s company. Whenever the little one slept here, Afu could not sleep well, worrying that she might catch a cold or that they might roll over her.

But looking into her pleading little eyes, she agreed, "Okay."

Dabao also said, "Good, I’ll wait for you. When you’re not here, I won’t let Mother tell stories. When you come back, we’ll listen together."

Dabao, still holding Afu’s hand, walked them to the door.