My baby is two and a half years old. Daddy, hurry up and make some milk!

Summer nights in the countryside are especially cool, with the evening breeze carrying the fragrance of rice paddies, dispelling the heat of the whole day.

After dinner, once everything was tidied up, Ranran held Le Bao's little hand, and Shen Shilan held Shen Zijin's hand. The family of four leisurely went out for a stroll to digest their food.

After the daytime hustle and bustle of farm work in the village subsides, the area under the century-old banyan tree at the village entrance remains the most lively central hub of the entire village.

This place can be described as the village's top gossip hub.

Most of the young people in the village have gone out to work, leaving only the elderly and children behind year-round.

Under the trees, small stools and rattan chairs are densely packed together, where groups of elderly men and women chat while fanning themselves with palm-leaf fans. Every little thing, every interesting story, can be quickly shared here.

Several middle-aged women at the village entrance are the core disseminators. They are quick-witted and have a fast track to information. One person tells ten, ten tell a hundred. In just half a day, small things can become big things, big things can become mysterious, and white can be turned into black. Gossip flies everywhere, making them the center of village public opinion.

The children chased and played around the big tree, running and jumping, their laughter chattering, creating an incredibly lively scene.

As the family of four approached, several pairs of eyes turned to them from under the tree.

"Hey! Ranran's out for a stroll!"

"Xiao Shen's here too! Got some free time to rest tonight?"

"Wow, this little kid is so handsome, so charming!"

The older women waved enthusiastically, their tone familiar and friendly.

Everyone in the village knows Ranran and Shen Shilan.

Many people still vividly remember the famous scene where Shen Shilan forcefully brought down the village bully Wang Wu's family.

Everyone knew that this son-in-law who had returned from the city was powerful, influential, and had a commanding presence; he was someone the village absolutely dared not mess with.

But no one expected that this seemingly aloof and powerful lawyer had long since completely integrated into the circle of village aunties.

Shen Shilan handed Shen Zijin from his arms to Ranran, then skillfully squeezed into the group of middle-aged women and sat down steadily on the large rock in the middle. His posture was relaxed and down-to-earth, without the slightest bit of airs of a wealthy family.

His lips curved slightly upward, his smile was gentle, and his words flowed perfectly.

"What are the aunties talking about tonight? Tell me, I'd like to hear it too."

A plump middle-aged woman immediately patted his arm and laughed:

"What else can we talk about! We're talking about Old Zhang's daughter-in-law from the east end; I heard she's planning to have a second child!"

Another older woman chimed in very quickly:

"I heard from the neighbor that her eldest child is very naughty and always causing trouble. Now that she has another one, she's going to suffer!"

Shen Shilan listened with great interest, and responded to the conversation with perfect timing and composure, occasionally offering insightful analysis of the pros and cons of everyday family matters.

He was logically clear and articulate, able to both join in the chatter of the older women and occasionally add a few insightful remarks, which made them nod in agreement.

Over time, Shen Shilan firmly established herself as the village's friend of women.

The village women love to chat with him about their troubles, neighborhood disputes, and parental conflicts, asking him to help them settle scores and make judgments. He's even more effective than the village officials.

At this moment, on the big rock, a group of middle-aged women surrounded him, gossiping and chatting away. Shen Shilan responded and interacted with them with ease, smiling kindly, fully immersed in the great cause of rural chatter.

Ranran stood to the side holding her son, shaking her head and chuckling helplessly.

Only under the tree at the village entrance can you see the dignified, top-notch lawyer squatting on a rock every day, chatting with the old ladies about everyday matters.

While the adults were gossiping enthusiastically, Le Bao couldn't contain himself any longer and started his own exclusive social media mode.

She blinked her curious big eyes, her gaze fixed on a group of children playing in the distance.

A group of village children gathered in an open space, holding colorful rubber bands in their hands, jumping and skipping back and forth, their movements light and fun.

Le Bao has been to amusement parks, played with building blocks, and played with toy cars all his life, but this is the first time he has seen such colorful long rubber bands. He is extremely curious about them and his heart is instantly itching to play with them.

She broke free from Ranran's hand and skipped over on her light little legs, showing no shyness whatsoever. She proactively approached the edge of the crowd, peeked her little head in, and spoke in a clear voice:

"What are you doing?"

A group of country children turned to look at the well-dressed, chubby, unfamiliar little girl, and were slightly taken aback, a little shy and reserved.

A little girl with pigtails answered softly:

"We're playing jump rope."

The words "jump rope" were new to Le Bao.

She stared at the elastic, brightly colored rubber band, watching her friends jump and bounce, her curiosity growing with each glance, her eyes filled with wonder.

Having grown up in the city, she had never been exposed to these kinds of childhood toys used by children in the countryside.

Le Bao is a natural social butterfly, showing absolutely no shyness or timidity, and immediately smiled and asked:

"Can I join you guys and play? I don't know how, but I can learn!"

The children exchanged glances and nodded in agreement.

"Sure, come on! We'll teach you!"

Upon receiving permission, Le Bao's eyes lit up instantly.

She has always been mediocre in her studies, literacy, and arithmetic, and has no extraordinary talent.

But when it comes to playing with toys, games, and interactive activities, their talent is off the charts, they don't hold anyone back, they pick things up incredibly quickly, and they have extremely high comprehension.

Several little girls held her up with rubber bands while patiently teaching her basic steps.

"Step in with your left foot first, then hop over with your right foot."

"Don't step on the rubber band, or you lose!"

"Take your time, no rush!"

Le Bao stared intently at the position of the rubber band, her little body slightly tense, and she earnestly followed her friend's example, jumping along.

She almost tripped on her first attempt due to uncoordinated steps, but she quickly regained her balance, undeterred, and stuck out her tongue to try again.

The second and third time, the more he jumped, the more skilled he became.

The soft, cuddly little figure bounced and hopped between the colorful rubber bands, her little ponytail swaying back and forth. Her face was slightly flushed, but she was playing with great enthusiasm, her laughter clear and loud.

She learned extremely quickly, catching up with everyone's pace in just a few minutes. From the most basic introductory movements, she gradually unlocked the continuous jumping techniques, and her movements became lighter and smoother.

Shen Shilan, who was gossiping on a rock in the distance, caught a glimpse of his niece frantically joining the group of children out of the corner of his eye, and couldn't help but chuckle.

This little girl adapted quite quickly; she's definitely worthy of being his niece.

Wherever there's fun, she can blend into any group in three minutes, embodying the idea of ​​having friends from all over the world.

Ranran looked at Le Bao's fresh and happy appearance, her eyes filled with gentle smiles.

Under the banyan tree, on one side, Shen Shilan was talking eloquently, firmly occupying the center of gossip in his hilarious scene, and on the other side, Le Bao was trying hard to learn to jump rope, full of energy and cuteness. The evening breeze was gentle, laughter filled the air, and the atmosphere was full of life.