Chapter 564: Chapter 550: Giving Her the Greatest Sense of Security

After breakfast, tidied up and ready.

Huang Yide and Song Cailian went out together.

Song Cailian was invited by a few close friends in the village to go to the temple in the village to offer incense and pray for blessings.

As for Huang Yide!

He went to visit a few families in the village he was close with to say Happy New Year to each other and chat about how things have been going.

Of course.

In their conversations, parents couldn’t help but subtly brag about their kids!

And Huang Yide naturally became the envy of all the relatives!

After some chatting, they would go together to the village’s senior activity center to play mahjong.

They just played for 1 cent per point with a little prize for fun.

Meanwhile.

Only Huang Tao and Xuanxuan were left at home.

However, the father and daughter were not idling; after seeing off the elders as they left home, Huang Tao took Xuanxuan out in the car.

"Daddy~"

Seated comfortably in the car, Xuanxuan curiously asked, "Where are we going?"

Huang Tao in the driver’s seat turned his head with a smile and said, "We’re going to watch a movie together, have lunch there, and in the afternoon, either shop at the mall or stroll around a nearby park. How about that?"

On New Year’s Day, the best entertainment activity is obviously watching a movie!

Speaking of which, Xuanxuan hadn’t watched many movies since she was born, so it was a great opportunity to take her to see one during the idle time of the Spring Festival.

The movie started precisely at 10:30 and was an hour and a half long, ending perfectly at lunch time at 12 o’clock.

There’s a McDonald’s and other restaurants right next to the cinema, so they could have lunch there. After eating, they could continue shopping at the mall, or if uninterested, there’s a small park nearby to visit. It was a plan he made at home, truly perfect.

Xuanxuan’s eyes lit up with interest, "Daddy, what movie are we watching?"

"Boonie Bears: Guardian of the ’Bear Heart’."

Huang Tao replied with a smile in his eyes, "A newly released animated movie. Daddy has already bought the tickets online."

This movie was produced by Fantawild Animation (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., released on January 22, and has already gathered nearly 1 billion in box office revenue.

Since the first movie "Boonie Village", the "Boonie Bears" series has been released at the speed of one per year during Spring Festival or New Year period. So far, the total box office revenue for the nine series movies has exceeded 5.5 billion, making the saying, ’Flowing Spring Festival films, iron-clad Boonie Bears’ not an exaggeration. This IP has become the highest-grossing animated film series domestically.

It’s also very suitable for parents to bring their children to watch.

Xuanxuan, with two dimples appearing on her pink little face under the mask, exclaimed, "Daddy, you’re the best!"

"Of course..."

Huang Tao smiled, "When watching the movie, tell daddy what snacks you want and daddy will buy them for you."

"Hmm..."

Xuanxuan thoughtfully considered and said, "Popcorn, fries, milk tea..."

"Sure! Done!"

Huang Tao agreed readily.

After all, popcorn and snacks are a must-have for watching a movie!

It didn’t take long for Huang Tao to drive her to the cinema where the tickets had been booked.

Since it was a holiday, the underground parking was packed, and after circling around they finally parked at the top level of the shopping center parking lot.

Getting out of the car, both the father and daughter masked up and headed straight to the cinema.

Upon entering the mall, there was a large stage set up centrally, with a few actors in splendid attire, performing vigorously on stage, amusing the audience below.

But little Xuanxuan had no interest in watching, overwhelmed with worry: "Daddy, will we make it? We won’t be late, right?"

Huang Tao smiled at her, "We’ll make it! Luckily we came out early today, there’s plenty of time. And even if we are late, there are still several minutes of ads before the movie starts! Don’t worry!"

"Uh-huh~"

Only then did Xuanxuan relax, quickly following her dad to the cinema’s automated ticket machines to get their tickets.

Then, father and daughter headed straight to the snack counter.

In front of them was a couple, the girl holding popcorn, planting a sweet kiss on the boy’s cheek—bursting with sweet date vibes!

This made single Huang Tao envious, and he couldn’t help recalling the times he dated Xuanxuan’s Mother.

Back then, they were just as sweet...

"Sir, what can I get for you?"

The server’s inquiry brought Huang Tao’s wandering thoughts back: "One portion of fries, one portion of popcorn, and a cup of milk tea..."

True to his words, Huang Tao bought all the snacks that his precious daughter specifically requested.

Xuanxuan kept staring at the popcorn through the glass case, tempted, she couldn’t help but stick out her tongue and lick her lips.

She wanted it!

Huang Tao noticed her little craving immediately.

When the server deftly handed over the popcorn, Huang Tao picked up a piece and fed it to Xuanxuan to ease her craving.

Xuanxuan’s face was full of happiness, her smiling eyes like crescents: "Yay, eat!"

Watching her delightful little face, Huang Tao couldn’t help smiling gently, feeling his heart overflow with warmth and joy.

Once they had the snacks, he took Xuanxuan’s little hand and walked toward the cinema’s ticket checkpoint.

The auditorium was very crowded, mostly parents with kids, and very noisy.

Ads were being shown on the big screen, and the dim lighting of the theater made Huang Tao carefully lead Xuanxuan, looking for seats while reminding, "Xuanxuan, watch out for the steps."

"Okay~"

Looking at the crowded auditorium and weak light, a sprinkle of fear emerged in Xuanxuan’s heart.

Her body instinctively leaned towards her daddy. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

The broad back of her dad gave her the greatest sense of security.

Feeling Xuanxuan’s timidity, Huang Tao quickly picked her up, carrying her to find seats.

Xuanxuan, hugging her dad’s neck, laughed happily.

Once seated, Huang Tao handed over the snacks to Xuanxuan, who only accepted the popcorn; the milk tea was placed in the armrest holder meant for drinks or popcorn.

The movie started with the introduction.

Already tempted by the enticing, sweet smell of popcorn, Xuanxuan greedily began eating.

Of course.

She didn’t forget to share with her beloved daddy.

She grabbed a sweet popcorn to feed him, but he shook his head: "You eat, daddy doesn’t like popcorn."

"Just one! Come on, just one!"

She insisted, placing it near his lips, urging him to taste.

Facing the pampering of his beloved daughter, Huang Tao naturally couldn’t resist!

He obediently opened his mouth, ate the popcorn.

Watching this, Xuanxuan smiled sweetly, crunching another piece, and asked, "Daddy, is it good?"

Huang Tao smiled, "Yes, good, crispy and sweet."

"Hehe~"

Xuanxuan tossed a popcorn into her mouth, crunching it delightedly, then offered him another piece: "Daddy, eat more if it’s good."

Swooning~

Huang Tao had no choice but to take it, eat it, and change the topic: "The movie started, watch it!"

Xuanxuan obediently focused on the big screen.

A warm, beautiful scene slowly unfolded before her eyes...

Within a mountain forest, Xiong Da and Xiong Er were chasing and playing, seeing Bear Mother approaching, Xiong Da joyfully snuggled into Mother’s arms, feeling her embrace warm.

Seeing Mother wearing a stone around her neck, it curiously asked, "Mommy, why do you always wear this shiny stone?"

"Inside this shiny stone is both of you~"

Bear Mother, holding Xiong Da and Xiong Er affectionately, explained to them, "Look, Xiong Da is a star, Xiong Er is the moon. Mommy is this stone, always protecting you..."

This scene.

Silently stirred ripples in Xuanxuan’s heart.

She missed her mommy!

She also knew.

Mommy was always in another place, keeping her safe!