Chapter 415: Chapter 382: This "Little Cabbage"—Raised for Nothing

It’s already past 3 PM. The sun is slowly setting in the west, the sky painted in shades of orange and red, like nature’s palette casting its last colors on the horizon.

"Qingqing, Weiwei, did you have fun today? Did you enjoy the food?"

While speaking, Huang Jun carefully pulled over the seatbelt in the car seat to buckle up Qingqing and Weiwei.

The gentle sunlight streamed through the car window, landing on Qingqing and Weiwei’s rosy little faces, their cheeks as enticing as red apples.

Making one irresistibly want to take a gentle bite.

"Had fun..."

The sunlight danced on Qingqing’s face, revealing two shallow dimples.

Weiwei’s cheeks showed two deep dimples: "It was so much fun! The food was so good!"

Today, Huang Jun took them for a round at the zoo, letting them explore various amusement projects, and had them taste the much-coveted fast food from McDonald’s.

Qingqing and Weiwei were incredibly happy today!

Huang Jun smiled gently and asked, "Do you want to play again?"

"Yes!"

The two little ones responded almost without thinking, in unison.

Huang Jun chuckled, leaned down to give Qingqing a kiss on her face, then planted a kiss on Weiwei’s cheek: "Then next time, Daddy will take you out to play again, okay? Let’s head home for today."

"Hmm hmm~"

Qingqing and Weiwei nodded vigorously like chickens pecking at rice.

Finally, Weiwei added, eyebrows arched in a smile: "Going home to eat chicken~"

Little foodie~

The meal had hardly settled, and she was already thinking about the next one!

Huang Jun patted Qingqing and Weiwei’s hair, speaking softly: "Alright, Daddy will make chicken for you when we get home!"

With that, Huang Jun shut the backseat door, walked around to the front, opened the driver’s seat door, sat down, and prepared to start the car to take the kids home.

Just then...

"Ding-a-ling~"

A crisp ringtone broke the silence inside the car.

Huang Jun glanced at the phone...

The words "Miss Yang" stood out clearly on the screen.

Huh?

It’s Saturday; why would Miss Yang suddenly call him?

Did something important happen?

"Daddy, whose call is it?" Qingqing curiously stretched her body, her little hand resting on the back seat, her eyes glimmering with curiosity.

"It’s Miss Yang..."

Huang Jun responded briefly, then pressed the answer button, speaking in a warm and polite tone: "Hello, Miss Yang, what made you suddenly think of calling me today? Is there something you need?"

On the other end of the line, Yang Yuxi’s soft, sweet voice came through: "Qingqing’s dad, here’s the thing, my dad sent me quite a lot of fruit, and I can’t finish it all by myself, so I thought of sharing some with Qingqing and Weiwei. Would you be home?"

Driving, Yang Deyi couldn’t help sneezing.

He would never have thought that the daughter he raised for over twenty years would, just to snag a meal, mouth off shamelessly, using his name to offer food to a man!

A man with kids, no less!

This old father hasn’t even received this kind of treatment yet!

This "little cabbage"—it seems she was raised in vain.

Grateful, Huang Jun replied: "Miss Yang, you’re too kind. We’re still on the way home; it will take about an hour to get there. We appreciate the thought. We’ll get in touch once we’re home!"

Yang Yuxi smiled gently and nodded: "Alright then, Qingqing’s dad, I won’t disturb you further. Remember to call me when you get home, and I’ll bring the fruit over."

At this moment, Weiwei’s voice suddenly chimed in, carrying a hint of innocence and enthusiasm: "Miss Yang, we bought two chickens at the zoo, you should come over for chicken tonight..."

Talk about a sleepyhead getting a pillow...

I have to say, Weiwei’s words hit Yang Yuxi right in the feels, making her smile as resilient as holding back laughter at a stand-up comedy.

Hmm?

Wait a minute!

Why were the chickens bought at the zoo?

This thought flashed through Yang Yuxi’s mind briefly, but before she could ponder it further, Qingqing’s inviting voice chimed in: "Yes, Miss Yang, we had so much fun today and even bought chicken; come over for dinner tonight!"

Seeing the little ones inviting her so warmly, Huang Jun didn’t have the heart to refuse, leaving them in an awkward situation. Plus, considering that Yuxi had specially wanted to bring fruit for them, he felt he must reciprocate their kindness with hospitality. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

So he added: "Indeed, Miss Yang, if it’s convenient, come join us for a simple meal tonight!"

"Sure, thank you!"

Yuxi showed an expression of surprise, one she wouldn’t trade for the world, nodding immediately in agreement, skipping the formalities as if fearing Huang Jun might change his mind the next second.

"Then we’ll see you in an hour at Jinyuan District," Huang Jun suggested.

"Okay, and be sure to drive safely," Yuxi instructed.

"Okay!"

Huang Jun hung up the phone, securely placed his cell phone on the holder, and gently tapped the screen to start navigation.

As the engine softly purred...

The Wuling slowly headed in the direction of home, the tires gently rolling on the road, making a rustling sound, accompanied by the setting sun.

As they drove on...

The scenery outside the car windows gradually changed from bustling to tranquil, the city’s hustle and bustle slowly fading away, replaced by the anticipation of the journey home.

Perhaps it was the smooth ride and the warm interior of the car, but before long, Qingqing and Weiwei unknowingly fell asleep.

Oh...

Fell asleep, huh...

Through the rearview mirror inside the car, Huang Jun looked at the two little ones, seeing their peaceful sleeping faces, he couldn’t help but feel a bit surprised, yet filled with tenderness.

It seems the two little ones were tired from playing, plus they didn’t have a nap. The car’s motion and the warm environment made their sleepiness take hold, and they drifted off.

Seeing their lips still curled in sweet smiles, Huang Jun believed that at this moment, they were both having good dreams!

He deliberately slowed down the speed, gently turning the steering wheel, trying to reduce any potential jolts that could disturb them, letting them sleep more soundly...

...

Haoting Garden District, Building 16, 16th floor.

In the walk-in closet connected to the master bedroom, Yang Yuxi stood in front of the large floor mirror, the ceiling’s light casting a soft glow like a faint halo on her, making her look especially beautiful, adding an elegance to her aura.

"Hmm, this dress..."

Yang Yuxi gazed at herself in the mirror, her beautiful eyebrows slightly furrowed, shaking her head gently, she murmured, "Seems a bit too formal..."

The dress she wore was Chanel’s latest fall collection, flawless in style and quality, with smooth lines and exquisite tailoring perfectly accentuating her figure.

However, this dress was more suited for formal social occasions, wearing it to a family meal might seem overly dignified.

Yang Yuxi turned around, her eyes wandering over the various clothes in the closet, she was thinking, also searching, hoping to find the outfit that could showcase her elegance yet remain relaxed and casual.

She pondered, her gaze wandering over a row of casual clothes, muttering to herself, "How about just jeans and a T-shirt? But would that be too casual? Would it not look pretty enough?"

Seems like it would!

She hesitated whether to choose a different outfit.

"Hmm, let’s pick again..."

In the end!

Her gaze settled on a simple yet elegant dress.

A light blue, with soft fabric, neither too formal like a business suit nor too casual like leisure wear, perfectly balancing both, while showcasing her gentle charm.

"This is it!"

Yang Yuxi picked up the blue dress and changed into it, standing in front of the mirror for a closer look.

The reflection in the mirror showed her maintaining an air of elegance while exuding friendliness, exactly the image she wished to present to Huang Jun’s family.

Seeing this, she couldn’t help but smile contentedly.

But then she thought...

It’s just a meal at a colleague’s parents’ house, and she’s all tense and specially dressed up, as if she were meeting her boyfriend...

"Well, I’m just being respectful to the dinner, yes, that’s it!"

She murmured to herself.

Seeing that time was running out, and she still needed to buy some fruit on the way, a sense of urgency emerged within her.

Hurriedly, she stuffed the cell phone on the dressing table into her bag, checked herself in the mirror, took out a lip balm from her bag, carefully applied it, adjusted her hair, confirming her makeup and hairstyle were fine, and then left the closet.

She opened the door, walked out, and headed straight for the elevator.

Just as she reached the elevator, the door slowly opened, revealing the figures of Yang Deyi and Shu Meiling.

She was taken aback and called, "Dad, Mom..."

"Oh, Xiaoxi, are you here to pick us up on purpose? How did you know we were coming?" Yang Deyi showed an expression mixed with surprise and joy upon seeing her.

Shu Meiling noticed Yang Yuxi’s outfit and the exquisite bag in her hand, immediately understanding her intent, glanced at Yang Deyi with a look that said "don’t flatter yourself", and smiled, asking, "Xiaoxi, are you heading out? Who’s the date with?"

Yang Yuxi smiled and replied, "Mom, Dad, I have a dinner appointment at a colleague’s house tonight, why have you suddenly come by without giving me a heads-up?"

"We wanted to surprise you!" Shu Meiling chuckled, her eyes filled with indulgence, "We didn’t expect you were going out!"

Yang Deyi chuckled, "Seems we’re not here at the right time..."

"Yes!"

Yang Yuxi’s eyes showed a hint of helplessness, "Mom, Dad, I’m short on time, why don’t you stay at my place, and we’ll chat when I get back tonight."

"Alright, be careful, don’t come back too late, it’s not safe for a girl to be out too late at night!" Yang Deyi cautioned, with a slight wrinkle of his brows, "How about after dinner, you send your location and I’ll pick you up?"

"Dad, no need to trouble yourself, I can drive back myself!"

Yang Yuxi’s face turned slightly red, and then she quickly stepped into the elevator.

As they watched the elevator doors slowly close, Yang Yuxi’s figure gradually disappearing from their sight, a hint of doubt appeared on old-timer Shu Meiling’s face.

This girl, something’s up!