Chapter 176 : A Little More Strength~
"Mom, did you know Bai Yiyue is coming to our city for a concert~?"
Late at night, Ling Ning was lying in bed, just about to fall asleep, when the door to her room opened. Her daughter, hugging a pillow, entered. Seeing that her mother wasn't asleep yet, she cheered and dove right into Ling Ning's bed.
Then, with a twinkle in her eyes, she shared this news.
"Yeah, I know. Does Ye Ye want to go watch it? I thought you weren't interested in these so-called celebrities~" Ling Ning patted her daughter's soft hair as she spoke.
"Um... but Bai Yiyue's songs are really nice to listen to~" Ling Ye murmured softly, looking up at her mom with expectant eyes.
"So... does that mean Mom's songs aren't nice?"
"No... it's not that, Mom's songs are great too." Ling Ye stammered, clearly not knowing how to respond to that question.
Seeing her daughter's flustered expression, Ling Ning smiled gently and said, "If you want to go to the concert, it's not impossible. It just depends on Ye Ye's behavior. If you're good, maybe you can go~"
"Mom, if you tell me to go east, I won't dare go west. You say one, and it's one; you say two, and it's two. Ye Ye will always listen to you."
Hearing her daughter's earnest response, Ling Ning couldn't help but chuckle, reaching out to pinch her daughter's cheek lightly. "Where did you learn all this nonsense? Mom wants action, not just words."
"Action?"
"You see, Mom studied all day, and now my back hurts. Do you think you could...?" As she spoke, Ling Ning turned over, lying on her stomach. She trusted her daughter to be smart enough to understand her hint.
And Ling Ye did understand. She climbed onto her mom's back, placing her small hands on her mom's shoulders, and began to knead them gently.
To be honest, Ling Ye wasn't able to exert much strength.
"Mm~ Ye Ye, you can use a little more strength~" Ling Ning closed her eyes, enjoying her daughter's gentle massage, her voice lazy and content.
"Okay~"
Ling Ye realized she could openly take advantage of her mom like this. Whether it was those soft, full hips or the enticing long legs, she could touch them all she wanted.
"Whoa~"
As Ling Ye's hands reached her mom's lower back, Ling Ning flinched dramatically, almost shaking Ling Ye off her back.
Narrowing her eyes, Ling Ye glanced at her mother—seems like she found her mom's weak spot~
"Alright, alright, Ye Ye, that’s enough. You did a great job. Time to sleep now. Tomorrow, I’ll see if I can get tickets for the concert." Just as she was about to fall asleep, Ling Ning found herself wide awake again, thanks to her daughter’s actions.
"Yay, Mom is the best." Ling Ye hugged her mom tightly and gave her a wet kiss on her cheek.
Ling Ning wiped her daughter's drool off her face with a smile, then pulled her daughter into her arms.
Feeling her mom’s warm embrace and the familiar scent, Ling Ye happily closed her eyes. No bed could compare to her mom's embrace, and no pillow could rival her mom's chest.
"Mom, you're the best~"
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"Hey, Li Qian, didn't you say yesterday that your dad knows someone who can get concert tickets without waiting in line? Could you help me get two tickets as well?" During lunch, Ling Ning spoke to Li Qian with a bit of embarrassment. After all, she had refused yesterday, and now she was changing her mind so suddenly.
"Oh? Why the sudden change of heart?" Li Qian asked, her expression teasing.
"Well~ Ye Ye said she wants to go, so... I really have no choice." Ling Ning spoke with a slightly helpless but doting smile.
Seeing that smile on Ling Ning's lips, Li Qian couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy. Even though she knew Ling Ning was talking about her little sister, it still made her feel inexplicably irritable.
"I might have known someone yesterday, but today... I'm not so sure. Hmph, unless..."
"Unless what?"
Li Qian looked at Ling Ning's slightly parted lips and suddenly had a thought: "If I asked her for a kiss, would she give it?" Li Qian was startled by her own thought, her face flushing red.
Seeing Li Qian suddenly blush, Ling Ning was completely lost as to what was going on in her mind.
"Unless... unless you buy me lunch for the whole week." Unable to think of anything else, Li Qian finally blurted out this condition, feeling a bit ashamed of herself. She began to wonder if she was spending too much time around Ling Ning, using free meals as bargaining chips now.
Hearing Li Qian's request, Ling Ning felt her heart ache. She never imagined Li Qian would demand something like that. If Li Qian had asked for a kiss instead of free lunches, Ling Ning would have agreed without hesitation.
"Alright! I can afford a week of free lunches." Ling Ning reluctantly agreed.
Seeing Ling Ning's pained expression, Li Qian felt instantly better, though if she ever found out she had missed a golden opportunity, she would surely be kicking herself.
"Oh, I forgot to ask—are the tickets expensive? Do I need to pay you in advance?" Ling Ning suddenly remembered to ask about the cost.
Li Qian shook her head. "No need. Bai Yiyue's concert tickets are always cheap. Even if they’re a bit pricey, they won't be over the top. Ever since she debuted, she's kept them affordable, supposedly so more people could enjoy her music."
"That's really admirable."
Ling Ning nodded, feeling genuinely moved. Just this gesture alone made Bai Yiyue seem far better than those celebrities in her past life who were all about squeezing money from their fans.
"Besides, Bai Yiyue is also a well-known philanthropist. They say she donates a large amount every year to support orphans and underprivileged children in rural areas. She's really an incredible person."
After hearing Li Qian's words, Ling Ning felt an unexpected desire to learn more about Bai Yiyue. There was something about her that intrigued her deeply.
"Tell me more about Bai Yiyue."
"Of course! Let me tell you, Bai Yiyue..."
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Author's Note:
Regrettably, your salted fish didn't perish on the road. Aren't you all happy to see that I'm still alive? What's that!? A continuation of the previous chapter!? Such a thing simply cannot exist~