Shadow of Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 222 Beach
The three walked side by side along the beach, the fine sand gently caressing their feet.

The sea breeze, carrying the unique salty and damp scent of the ocean, gently brushed against their faces, stirring the hearts of the three.

At this moment, the setting sun slowly sinks in the west, rendering the entire sky into a dreamlike and enchanting picture.

The bright orange-yellow gradually turned into a deep crimson, like a poignant painting slowly unfolding before the three of them.

The waves gently lapped against the beach with a rhythmic murmur, creating a pleasant splashing sound that blended with the soft whispers of the sea breeze, forming a beautiful natural symphony.

Liu Xiaoli tilted her head slightly, her gaze following the setting sun. Many emotions welled up in her heart, and her eyes and brows showed more tenderness and expectation.

She took a deep breath, gently raised her arm, and naturally put her arm around her daughter's shoulder, her voice soft yet firm.

"Sisi, you're turning 18 today. This is the most beautiful turning point in your life, and the first step you've truly taken on your own life's journey."

The road ahead will be long, and whether it is smooth or winding, I hope you can face it with strength.

However, I also hope you won't forget.

No matter what difficulties you encounter, Mom will be with you and will always support you.

As she spoke, she gently patted her daughter's shoulder, as if giving her strength for life.

An Xiaoqian's eyes reddened involuntarily. Her usually clear and bright eyes were now slightly misty, yet sparkling with a different kind of brilliance, perhaps because they were filled with happiness and emotion.

She tilted her body slightly, rested her little head gently on her mother's shoulder, wrapped her arms around her mother's arm, and rubbed against her affectionately, her voice soft and sweet, with a hint of coquetry.

"Mommy, with you by my side, I'm not afraid of anything." As she spoke, she looked up at her mother, her eyes full of affection.

Liu Xiaoli gently patted her daughter's back, comforting each other.

It took them a while to recover.

Perhaps, he felt that his appearance just now was somewhat embarrassing.

After calming down, An Xiaoqian immediately turned her anger towards Hu Xiaobei, who was watching the show.

She pouted, furrowed her brows, glanced at Hu Xiaobei, gave a soft "humph," and said, "All you do is watch me make a fool of myself. Mom gave me so many blessings, what about you?"

Hu Xiaobei crossed her arms, her right hand stroking her slightly raised chin. She glanced at the setting sun in the distance, whetting her appetite: "Me? Uh..."

An Xiaoqian took the bait as expected. She pursed her lips, her cheeks puffed out slightly, and stared at him with a fierce yet adorable expression.

Hu Xiaobei turned around, meeting her gaze, and asked in a slightly drawn-out tone, as if seeking confirmation, "Me... too?"

An Xiaoqian silently lowered her head, slowly raised her small fist, and gently shook her head from side to side, threatening in a very calm tone: "Hu Xiaobei, you forced me to do this. I'm telling you responsibly, I'm about to get angry!"

Hu Xiaobei knew when to stop, chuckled smugly, put his hands comfortably in his pockets, a warm smile on his lips, and his gaze so gentle it could melt your heart.

He deliberately coughed lightly and straightened his posture to show his seriousness.

"Sisi, I hope that every day from now on you can be as happy and joyful as today, that all your dreams can come true, and that you can live a peaceful and joyful life from now on."

An Xiaoqian then raised her head, her pure eyes sparkling with pride, and a look of joy appeared on her face.

Her cheeks flushed slightly, and while suppressing a laugh, she said sincerely in a soft voice, "Xiao Bei, thank you. With you and Mom here, I'm sure I'll be very happy in the future."

After saying that, her fingers unconsciously tried to tug at the hem of her clothes, but she forgot that she was dressed lightly and the hem was not easy to tug at.

He could only take a step forward and habitually tug at Hu Xiaobei's clothes to suppress his excited emotions.

The three stood quietly by the sea, admiring the beautiful sunset over the ocean, and none of them spoke again.

They were simply immersed in this warm and beautiful atmosphere, fully enjoying the tranquility and beauty of the moment. The sea breeze was blowing gently, and the waves were gently rocking, lightly lifting their hair and etching warmth and happiness into their hearts.

After a while, the setting sun gradually disappeared into the west, and the colors of the sky gradually dimmed and faded away.

Hu Xiaobei estimated the time and invited with a smile, "Let's go, let's go have dinner first. We've been strolling around all afternoon, if we don't eat something, our stomachs will start to protest."

Upon hearing this, An Xiaoqian puffed out her chubby cheeks in feigned displeasure, gently poked Hu Xiaobei's arm, and said reproachfully, "I thought you were going to say where we were going to play, but it turns out it's just about eating."

After saying that, she winked playfully, her long eyelashes fluttering, and her clear, bright eyes stared intently at Hu Xiaobei, with a clear sense of provocation.

A faint smile lingered at the corners of her lips, making her look both charming and adorable, as if silently protesting Hu Xiaobei's suggestion, and the air seemed to be filled with the lively spirit of youth.

Faced with the little bun's provocation, Hu Xiaobei could not stand it. Even with Liu Xiaoli right beside him, he couldn't help but reach out and awkwardly smooth his hair.

Well, he's starting to follow his heart.

After all, it wouldn't be appropriate to pinch An Xiaoqian's cheek in front of Liu Xiaoli.

Well, I've already done it once.

But as a person, you can't be too greedy.

Let's make a note of this.

It's not too late to pinch it when you have the chance.

He coughed lightly again to cover his embarrassment: "People need food to survive. Let's have a proper meal first, and then you can have as much fun as you want."

After saying that, he turned around first and walked steadily toward the restaurant in the distance.

"Mom, hurry up and keep up!" An Xiaoqian called out to her mother.

Then, he ran a few steps to catch up with Hu Xiaobei, and with a big leap, he tried to pounce on his back.

Hu Xiaobei noticed An Xiaoqian's movements, but instead of turning around, he quickly bent his knees and lowered his waist to match her jumping trajectory.

At the same time, he turned slightly to the side, so that An Xiaoqian's landing point was closer to the center of his back, avoiding loss of balance due to uneven force.

Just as An Xiaoqian was about to land on his back, he stretched his arm slightly back and gently supported her thigh, skillfully dissipating the impact and allowing her body to rest smoothly against his back. The whole movement was completed in one smooth motion.

After all, at this stage, An Xiaoqian was most likely only an A-level player, with little room for maneuver.

He didn't care, but he was afraid that An Xiaoqian had overestimated his strength and would hurt herself to tears if she bumped into him.

Hu Xiaobei stopped walking only after An Xiaoqian was safely on his back.

Immediately afterwards, he slightly bent his knees, leaned forward, and reached his right hand around his right side, through the back of An Xiaoqian's right leg, and lifted her up while his left hand quickly supported her waist to prevent her from slipping.

Then, he straightened his back and slowly stood up, raising his right hand and steadily sending An Xiaoqian to his right shoulder.

When An Xiaoqian's hips reached shoulder height, he paused briefly, adjusted the position of her legs, and let them hang naturally on both sides of his chest.

Finally, he firmly grasped An Xiaoqian's left calf with his left hand and supported her lower back with his right hand to ensure that she could sit safely and securely.

The entire set of movements was fluid and effortless, without the slightest sign of strain.

The two of them naturally faced forward and slowly walked towards the restaurant.

Seeing this, Liu Xiaoli quickly jogged a few steps to catch up, came to the right side of the two, raised her left hand high, and placed it behind her daughter to support and protect her.

(End of this chapter)