Shadow of Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 272 Purpose
An Xiaoqian stood attentively behind Liu Xiaoli, rhythmically massaging her mother's shoulders with both hands while observing her mother's expression.

Seeing her mother's originally tense shoulders gradually relax, the fine lines at the corners of her eyes smoothing into gentle curves, her eyes slightly squinted, and a look of enjoyment on her face.

But she didn't speak up, and An Xiaoqian couldn't help but feel a little anxious.

She pressed for a while before stopping, then went around to Liu Xiaoli's side, bent down slightly, and squatted down, looking very filial.

Then, she gently pounded Liu Xiaoli's thighs with both hands and said in a coquettish tone, "Mommy, is this force okay?"

Liu Xiaoli gave a noncommittal "hmm".

An Xiaoqian, however, seemed to hear heavenly music and immediately used her magic: "Mommy~ If it's okay, let's go to Xiaorizi to play together, okay~" The last syllable of her voice was drawn out and had a coquettish tremor.

Liu Xiaoli rubbed the apple between her fingertips, her lips curving slightly upward, but then she deliberately frowned and sighed softly.

"Sigh... Sisi, Mommy has so much work lately. I have to review all sorts of reports, and there's a ton of stuff at the company. It's so hard to find the time. And there's a business meeting next week too."

Before she could finish speaking, An Xiaoqian immediately pounced on her lap like a clingy little kitten.

"Mommy is the best! These tasks will definitely be no problem for you!"
Besides, it's still a holiday, and there are so many employees in the company. We can just hand it over to them after the holiday.
We can go to a hot spring, eat wagashi (Japanese sweets), and if Mom gets tired, I can give you a massage—it'll definitely be more comfortable than a professional masseuse!

As she spoke, she took Liu Xiaoli's hand and placed it in her palm, gently kneading the web between her thumb and forefinger, showing her deep filial piety.

While pressing the buttons, she coaxed, "Mommy, please go!"

You work so hard usually, this is a good opportunity to go out and relax!

As he spoke, he deliberately kissed Liu Xiaoli on the cheek.

Liu Xiaoli burst out laughing at her daughter's antics, her eyes filled with doting affection, yet she still pretended to be troubled.

After hesitating for a moment, he said, "Alright, alright, since my precious daughter is so sincere, I'll reluctantly agree."

As soon as she finished speaking, An Xiaoqian's face lit up with a smile. She cheered and twirled around in the living room, her hair practically radiating joy.

Before she could even stand up straight, Liu Xiaoli suddenly sighed and continued, "However, I suddenly thought about it again."

How about you and Xiao Bei go on a trip to Xiao Ri Zi together? I really can't leave work here, so... maybe I shouldn't go?

An Xiaoqian stood there, her fingertips still waving, her almond-shaped eyes wide open, her face showing grievance.

Then, suddenly, a glimmer of hope appeared before my eyes.

She was secretly delighted, her eyelashes fluttering rapidly, but she still insisted, "Ah~ how can this be! Without Mom here, the sushi doesn't taste as good!"
How can we leave Mom alone? Perhaps... we should go together?

Even so, a clear hint of joy flashed in her eyes, her toes unconsciously tapping lightly on the carpet, and the slight upturn of her lips betrayed her feelings at that moment.

Seeing her daughter's filial piety, Liu Xiaoli didn't point it out, but just smiled and shook her head.

Then, she gently pinched her daughter's flushed cheek with her fingertips and said, "Okay, okay, I was just teasing you. Since my darling daughter is so reluctant to part with me, I'll make time to go play with you all."

Upon hearing this, An Xiaoqian was momentarily at a loss, her pretty face displaying a complex expression.

I don't know whether to be happy or not—I can finally go on a trip with my mom and Xiao Bei.

Or should we...

Hu Xiaobei watched this "battle of wits" from the side, secretly finding it amusing, but still stayed to the side, his shoulders twitching slightly as he tried hard to suppress his laughter.

However, perhaps his movements were a little too exaggerated.

Or perhaps, someone simply wanted to take their anger out on him...

An Xiaoqian caught a glimpse of Hu Xiaobei trying to suppress his laughter out of the corner of her eye, and immediately became furious with embarrassment.

She raised her little fist and shook it slightly, blowing on it as she tried to threaten, "How dare you, Hu Xiaobei! You're making fun of me! Take this Pegasus Meteor Fist!"

Having said that, he pounced on her without a second thought.

Her punches were incredibly fast, each accompanied by loud "Hey-ha, hey-ha, haha~" sounds, showing absolutely no improvement over her previous punches. Actually, it wouldn't matter if An Xiaoqian kept punching her, since the damage was so low—it didn't break her defenses or cause any damage.

Based on past experience, Hu Xiaobei was still worried that she might accidentally hurt herself by throwing punches too fast.

So Hu Xiaobei could only stretch out his palm to dissipate her strength while pretending to be "powerless" to resist, and then lie back on the sofa.

This way, she can be satisfied without getting hurt.

Uh... something seems a little off, but never mind, it's not important!
Hu Xiaobei wasn't actually that opposed to An Xiaoqian's travel suggestions.

Although he doesn't like traveling, he can barely accept traveling with An Xiaoqian.

It would be even better if the tourist destination was a small country.

Although he is a north wind, not an east wind, there are still some interesting places there that he really wants to visit.

When a person has no money, their travel is more about fantasy, saving up, making do, and various advance plans.

When a person is financially independent and has free time, their travel is more about being inspired and taking action.

On the same day that An Xiaoqian unleashed a set of Pegasus Meteor Fist, the three of them boarded a plane and headed to Tokyo, where Xiao Rizi lived.

Tokyo has a population of approximately 1410 million, which is about 11% of the total population of Tokyo.

The Tokyo metropolitan area, centered on Tokyo, has a total population of 3693 million, accounting for about 30% of the total population of the city.

In terms of economy, Tokyo and the Tokyo metropolitan area account for about 20% and 40% of Japan's GDP, respectively.

However, the land area of ​​Tokyo and the Tokyo metropolitan area only accounts for about 0.58% and 3.5% of the total land area of ​​Japan, respectively.

It is clear that this country's economy is developing in a somewhat distorted way.

Almost all ambitious young people who aspire to a simple life yearn to live in the metropolis of Tokyo.

Perhaps it's because of the large population, or perhaps it's because people are looking for change, but even outside of summer, Tokyo is incredibly hot...

Upon arriving at his new home, Hu Xiaobei's first task was to accompany An Xiaoqian and her daughter shopping. They were in charge of buying everything in Ginza, while Hu Xiaobei provided three forms of companionship.
Then, Hu Xiaobei and Liu Xiaoli accompanied An Xiaoqian to Disneyland, where they explored all seven themed areas from morning till night, watched 35 exciting shows, and enjoyed various limited-time parades and nighttime fireworks.

As for places like Senso-ji Temple, Hu Xiaobei was too lazy to go. He had never believed in Buddhism, and An Xiaoqian, influenced by him, naturally did the same.

It's worth mentioning that Kanagawa Prefecture's capital is only 40 kilometers from downtown Tokyo, a very close distance with excellent transportation access.

If you drive, you can quickly reach the Slam Dunk anime's photo spot.

Although An Xiaoxi prefers Bleach Elementary School Student and Athena's dogs to the Slam Dunk anime.

But that didn't stop her from coming here to take photos with Hu Xiaobei.

Hu Xiaobei doesn't like taking photos, but An Xiaoqian is so fierce yet cute that he had no choice but to pose with her.

Kanagawa Prefecture also has a well-known hot spring resort – Hakone Onsen, where you can enjoy beautiful views of Mount Fuji and Lake Ashi. While soaking in the hot springs, you can also enjoy a double pleasure for both your eyes and your soul.

Although it's not the best season for hot springs now, the temperature in October is between 12℃ and 20℃, while the water temperature of hot springs is generally around 40℃ to 45℃, which is quite different from the outside temperature.

Soaking in a hot spring in this kind of weather is quite comfortable; you won't feel hot, and it's a great way to relax your mind and body.

Two of Hu Xiaobei's additional purposes for coming to Xiao Rizi could be resolved in the vicinity of this place.

With several days still remaining before returning to China, Hu Xiaobei was not in a hurry to take any action.

As the saying goes: "Preparation is the key to success, and lack of preparation leads to failure."

The best course of action would have been to scout out the surrounding area before taking any action.

In light of this, Hu Xiaobei planned to fly to the two destinations that night to investigate and confirm that the plan would work before quietly flying back.

(End of this chapter)