Wife, please behave yourself.

Chapter 112 A gift for you

Liu Changcun has indeed been quite busy during the summer vacation period for the children.

First, he went back and forth to the film set, and then he started decorating the shop.

Shen Ruzhi rarely went home; instead, she would give money to her son every day and have him take her to her house to buy groceries and cook.

I never expected my son to be so self-disciplined.

He had lifted those dumbbells before; they felt okay when he was just lifting them, but it was a completely different experience when he was actually holding them.

There are two children in the family... and their physical abilities seem to be abnormal.

The boy Liu Songyan in front of us is easy to deal with; if he's strong enough, we can use his abnormal growth as an excuse.

But Liu Wanqiu...

Thinking back to how the two children used to carry bookshelves full of books by hand, Liu Changcun felt that he should pay more attention to this matter.

Take some time to take your child to the hospital for a check-up; maybe they have some kind of illness?
For example, superhuman strength syndrome or something like that.

Seeing his father's serious expression, Liu Songyan, who was standing with his arm raised, mistakenly thought that although his father said he was not worried, he was actually troubled by his unauthorized actions.

As the son, he decided to shoulder everything.

"Don't worry, Dad. If Li Yan calls his dad over, I'll handle it myself."

"What nonsense are you talking about? If his father dares to cause trouble, I'll make sure he's dead."

Liu Changcun had seen many people with Li Yan's personality in his previous life.

Thinking they have a little money, they target easy targets, and once they've tested the waters and there's no resistance, they become increasingly aggressive.

They selected people from families with average means, who were overly sensible, and who were taught by their parents to be obedient and law-abiding.

Liu Changcun does not agree with this educational philosophy.

They believe that their children will be motivated to work harder because their parents constantly nag about the family's poverty.

However, it offers absolutely no benefits other than making people feel inferior and sensitive.

Liu Changcun raised his hand and patted his son's shoulder before speaking solemnly.

"I don't care how the kids get along, but if he dares to call his parents, well, just wait, your dad isn't someone to mess with."

"dad……"

"Run freely, enjoy your youth. No matter what happens, I'll be there for you."

"..."

Liu Songyan was deeply moved.

He never imagined he would hear such words from his father.

There was a time when he was concerned about his family, which is why he repeatedly allowed those annoying guys to provoke him.

If Li Yan hadn't tried to cause trouble for Chi Jinhe again this afternoon, he wouldn't have done such a thing.

His father's words have given him a new perspective.

Sniffling, the proud young man didn't want to show his emotional side.

"Brother? You're crying?"

The younger sister stared for a long time until she saw her expressionless older brother sniffling, and then she spoke in shock.

"No."

Quickly adjusting his state, Liu Songyan responded to his younger sister Liu Wanqiu's question.

He looked up, his eyes red.

"I won't let Dad down. I will study hard and strive to become better."

"Song Yan."

"dad!"

"Good son!"

Liu Changcun, the father, was moved by his son's promise and pulled the boy into his arms.

With his child being so sensible, he felt that his life had been worthwhile.

The father and son embraced each other, which made Liu Wanqiu, who was observing from the side, quite jealous.

"I also want!"

Shouting this, he hurriedly left his seat and rushed over to hug the two of them.

"..."

Ning Mengyao, having finished tidying up, looked at what was in front of her.

She was busy inside and had no idea what was happening. When she came out, she saw a family of three embracing.

The father patted his son on the back, while the older brother was being hugged from behind by his younger sister.

Like a still from an oil painting, it presents this extremely heartwarming yet slightly strange scene.

"Ouch! Liu Wanqiu, don't use too much force!"

"Oh."

The heartwarming moment didn't last long before 14-year-old Liu Songyan spoke up to remind his very strong younger sister.

Let her, who joined halfway, exert less effort.

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Early the next morning.

Ning Mengyao arrived at the shop and opened the door by herself.

After preparing for the opening of the shop for more than half an hour, we finally welcomed our first customer.

The school's morning reading session had already begun, so the female teacher in front of me must have gotten up late.

Ning Mengyao handed the milk tea to the other person and watched them hurriedly leave the shop. Alone in the shop, she felt a little bored.

She was resting with her hands supporting her on the table, and after a while she rested her head on her arms and turned her face to the side.

My gaze fell on the gate, but the familiar figure did not appear for a long time.

Mr. Liu... seems to have overslept today.

He usually arrives earlier than me.

With that thought in mind, Ning Mengyao slowly reached her hand down from the table, and soon the small purse containing the note reappeared.

He took out the slip of paper and looked at the words "First Prize" printed on it.

Unbeknownst to her, this note seemed to have become her talisman.

As long as she carries... those unlucky things will never come her way again.

An ordinary piece of paper brought a smile to Ning Mengyao's face.

She was so happy, lying on the table, that she didn't even notice someone entering the store.

Her attention was completely focused on the note until it was snatched away from her hand, bringing her back to reality from her reverie.

He jumped up from the table, bracing himself with one hand and raising his right hand to snatch the note back.

However, the person who snatched the note raised their arm high to avoid being reached by the outstretched arm.

After he saw the words clearly, he looked away with slight surprise.

"Isn't this the first prize from the blind box? You still kept it?"

"..."

Liu Changcun, who arrived at the store a little late, said this and looked at Ning Mengyao, who was still holding out her arms, noticing that she didn't dare to meet his gaze.

The hand holding the note slowly lowered and gently placed it back on the table.

"You're even more persistent than I thought."

"boss……"

Ning Mengyao didn't dare to look at the other person, and could only murmur in a low voice.

It felt like my little secret had been discovered, and I inexplicably felt a little nervous.

Seeing the note return to him, he suddenly raised his arm, which had been lowered, to grab it again.

She hurriedly and carefully put the note back into her small purse.

He clenched his hands tightly, squeezing the surface, before quickly putting it back into his pocket and hiding it.

With her face bowed, Ning Mengyao didn't dare to look up, lacking the courage to observe Liu Changcun's expression. "I..."

How's business since you opened?

Before Ning Mengyao could speak, Liu Changcun suddenly interrupted her.

Looking around, there was no sign of any customers having been in the store.

He looked away and it took him several seconds to hear the woman's reply.

"We sold five cups, all of which were bought by teachers."

"That's normal. Those kids get up so early in the morning, they probably don't have much of an appetite for milk tea."

Liu Changcun turned his gaze outside the store, but did not see the person he wanted to see. After hesitating for a moment, he finally took a step and left the store.

I passed by the brand-new bicycles parked in front of the store.

Looking back the way they came, they saw Liu Wanqiu, who was about to sneakily lift her leg to get into the car again.

With a serious expression, he shouted sternly.

"Liu Wanqiu, you want to wrestle again, don't you?"

Realizing that her little action had been discovered, Liu Wanqiu quickly pulled back the leg she was about to use to walk around it.

He obediently lowered his little head and pushed the equally brand-new bicycle.

"I'll practice with you later, don't overdo it."

"understood……"

Responding to her father, Liu Wanqiu obediently nodded.

Liu Changcun shifted his gaze from his daughter and looked back into the store.

Ning Mengyao seemed to be secretly observing him, so much so that she didn't expect him to suddenly look over from outside the store.

He quickly looked away, pretending he hadn't been secretly watching.

Taking in this scene, Liu Changcun pursed his lips slightly and exhaled heavily through his nose.

He frowned, looked away, and after a moment of contemplation, returned to normal.

He raised his hand and waved towards the store.

When Ning Mengyao from inside the station came to his side, he noticed her out of the corner of his eye and then gently patted the seat of another bicycle.

"This is a gift for you."

"bike?"

Ning Mengyao's gaze followed the other person the whole time. Only after seeing Liu Changcun's hand on the bicycle seat did she fix her eyes on the bicycle, which still had its protective film completely removed.

It's entirely pink, with a classic country bicycle design, and a basket in the front made of brown woven plastic.

"..."

Ning Mengyao blinked, her gaze fixed on the brand-new bicycle.

"Is this bicycle... bought for me?"

"Didn't I just say that?"

"Was it really bought for me?"

Liu Changcun did not want to continue this fruitless and pointless conversation.

He simply stared at the other person without saying a word.

Ning Mengyao didn't react much to this. She seemed surprised by the gift in front of her and it took her a long time to come back to her senses.

A radiant smile bloomed once again.

"Thanks……"

"This is all thanks to your hard work."

"I've wanted a bicycle for a long time."

“I saw you ride it before, so I bought it for you to use for transportation.”

“I’ve always wanted one, but I never had enough money to buy one. He always said that walking is good exercise and there’s no need to waste money on it…”

Meaningless murmurs escaped Ning Mengyao's lips as she stared intently at the beautiful bicycle in front of her, her face beaming with smiles.

In that failed marriage, she was always the one who silently made sacrifices.

Her persistent efforts, without any reward or feedback, ultimately left her deeply wounded.

Li Mingche once illuminated her world, but then kicked her back down the cliff into a dark abyss with no bottom in sight.

Now, Liu Changcun is like a sudden ray of light, illuminating her path to climb upwards.

After staring blankly for a long time, Ning Mengyao became emotional again and shed tears.

She had vowed never to cry easily again, but when she saw the bicycle that Liu Changcun had specially parked at the door, she still couldn't hold back her tears.

She raised her hand and kept wiping her face.

"Thank you so much..."

"Don't cry."

"Ah."

Responding by tilting her head back, Ning Mengyao kept fanning herself with her hands, hoping that the wind would force back the tears that were about to fall.

As Liu Changcun watched the other person's actions, memories of his student days from his previous life inexplicably surfaced in his mind.

Because his early relationship was discovered, his girlfriend tearfully told him that she was transferring schools.

From that time on, Liu Changcun hated it when people cried in front of him.

He had never cried, nor did he understand why people cry.

No matter what happens, in his eyes there are only two answers: solvable or unsolvable.

Even when Liu Wanqiu first arrived in this world, she cried all day long, which puzzled him greatly. Even if her parents' marriage ended, it shouldn't be a reason to cry all the time.

Because she was his own daughter, and Liu Wanqiu was still young.

As a father, Liu Changcun could tolerate the other party for the time being, but Ning Mengyao, who was 29 years old, was still easily moved to tears.

The man looked away, no longer gazing at the other woman.

Just look at their daughter, who had already pushed her bicycle up to them, and see Liu Wanqiu looking up at Ning Mengyao with curiosity.

"I just rode here from the bike shop. Adjust the seat height yourself."

"it is good……"

Upon hearing Ning Mengyao's reply, he then spoke to his daughter.

"Come on, Wanqiu, let Daddy help you practice riding your bike."

"Okay~"

Liu Wanqiu, who had been observing Aunt Ning, immediately responded happily, saying that she had been wanting to practice riding a bicycle ever since she left the bicycle shop.

Her father was only concerned about her safety, so he asked her, who couldn't ride a bike, to push it all the way back.

Watching her father leisurely ride his bicycle back to the store, young Liu Wanqiu began to daydream.

She also wanted to be like her father not long ago, effortlessly kicking with her feet while arrogantly leaving her arms free.

So handsome!
Just by using her imagination, Liu Wanqiu's face flushed with excitement.

Not to mention that once I've learned it, I can show off in front of my arrogant older brother.

"Gluck cluck~"

"..."

As a father, Liu Changcun looked at his child silently, only to see Liu Wanqiu suddenly burst into a crazy, hen-like laugh for no apparent reason.

He raised his hand and patted her head, reminding her to get in the car and practice.

Ning Mengyao had already adjusted the bicycle seat herself. When she turned around, she saw the man carefully pushing the back of the bicycle.

Watching the other person bend over, earnestly teaching the little girl how to ride a bicycle.

The morning sun wasn't too harsh.

It illuminates this world, and it illuminates her world as well.

(End of this chapter)