I was born and listened to my neighbor's older sister talk about her family of origin.

Lanting Square is not far away, located between the two residential areas.

When the two families arrived, the place was already crowded with people.

One after another, large tents were set up, with a huge stage in the middle and many small stalls set up by vendors on the sides.

They sell glow sticks, snacks, various treats, toys, and more.

The variety is dazzling, too much to take in.

Ji Xiaoxiao's eyes were dazzled by the sight.

"I want to drink this!"

She ran over and pointed to a small stall with many different colored milk teas displayed at the entrance, shouting loudly.

During the Lunar New Year, and given that she is only three years old, Ji Xiaoxiao, who is in the absolute top tier, only needs to say "I want" and her parents will naturally respond without hesitation.

Soon, a cup of blue milk tea mixed with food coloring appeared in Ji Xiaoxiao's hand.

She took a sip, a satisfied look on her face.

"Ah Ye, here's a sip, it's so sweet."

Jiang Ye turned his head away in disgust.

"I won't drink it."

"Drink it~"

"I won't drink it."

In the end, Jiang Ye couldn't resist Ji Xiaoxiao's insistence and took a sip through the straw.

Ji Yue watched from the side, his eyes wide with rage.

That was an indirect kiss, my darling daughter!!!

But as a strict father who rarely showed his emotions, Ji Yue remained calm on the surface.

But my fists clenched unconsciously.

Only Hao Mei and Chen Mei, who had somehow become best friends, watched the interaction between the two with maternal smiles.

Several adults accompanied Ji Xiaoxiao to buy many things, making her so happy she was completely overjoyed.

Chen Mei looked at Jiang Ye, who hadn't made any requests since then, and asked, "Xiao Ye, don't you want to buy anything?"

Jiang Ye shook his head: "Auntie, I don't have anything I want to buy."

Chen Mei was somewhat surprised.

At such a young age, he shows absolutely no interest in these colorful things, which is unlike any other child he has ever met.

Hao Mei laughed and said, "That's just how this child is. He's been like an adult since he was little. We parents don't need to worry about many things about him."

Chen Mei: "??"

Have you been an adult since childhood?

After Ji Xiaoxiao's shopping desires were completely satisfied, she squeezed into front of the stage with the adults.

Many long benches were set up in front of the stage, and some elderly people had already occupied the best viewing spots, each holding a thermos cup, just waiting for the show to begin.

Jiang Cheng arrived early and took a middle position.

Seeing them approach, he immediately waved.

By the time the group sat down next to him, the opera was about to begin.

As the lights came on, one by one, opera actors with painted faces and wearing elaborate costumes walked out, singing in a melodious voice.

The previously noisy atmosphere gradually quieted down, and the actors on stage began their performance.

Ji Xiaoxiao had never seen this before. She put down her milk tea and stared at it intently.

But before long, she started to feel sleepy and mumbled to Jiang Ye, "A-Ye, I don't understand."

Jiang Ye nodded: "I don't understand either."

Ji Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up, and she perked up.

"Let's go out and have some fun!"

Before Jiang Ye could answer, she immediately jumped off the stool, grabbed Jiang Ye's hand, and started pulling him.

"A-Ye, come out and play with me~"

Ji Xiaoxiao was very strong, and Jiang Ye didn't resist much, so she quickly pulled him a distance away.

Several adults also noticed the commotion their children were making.

Chen Mei frowned and said, "Xiaoxiao, stop fooling around!"

Hearing her mother's scolding, Ji Xiaoxiao stopped what she was doing and pouted in grievance.

Ji Yue couldn't bear to see his daughter unhappy, so he hesitated for a moment and said, "Never mind, the children don't like watching these operas anyway. Let them go play over there."

Ji Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up, and she immediately grabbed Jiang Ye and ran 800 meters.

Behind him, Hao Mei loudly instructed Jiang Ye, "Xiao Ye, take good care of your younger sister, okay?"

Jiang Ye turned around and replied weakly, "Okay!"

……

Jiang Ye followed Ji Xiaoxiao out of the stage area and arrived at a street of food, drinks and entertainment not far away.

She turned around and asked Jiang Ye mysteriously, "Ah Ye, how much New Year's money did you get?"

Jiang Ye immediately became alert.

Could it be that this girl is eyeing his New Year's money?

"400 pieces."

Ji Xiaoxiao: "I have 3000 yuan! (◍•ᴗ•◍)"

Jiang Ye's expression changed.

So many more than him?!

Then, Ji Xiaoxiao changed the subject.

"But my mom said she'd keep it for me, so I still have 100 yuan!"

Jiang Ye's mood immediately brightened.

He's still just a little kid and doesn't understand the adults' tricks of "keeping things safe".

Unlike him, he completely ignored Hao Mei's concerns.

The main theme is "I don't understand".

"Then Dad said that one bill was not enough, so he gave me a lot more money."

Jiang Ye's expression changed again. Looking down, he saw Ji Xiaoxiao take out several five-yuan bills from her small pocket and look at him with sparkling eyes.

"Look, Dad is so stupid. He gave me so much money with just one bill. You're not as smart as Ah Ye."

Jiang Ye: "..."

As expected of you, Lao Ji.

"What do you want to do with so much money?"

Ji Xiaoxiao chuckled and pointed to the matryoshka doll stall in front of her, which was priced at five yuan for ten rounds, looking quite like she was giving orders.

"I want the Winnie the Pooh in the middle!"

"Ah Ye, help me put it on!"

……

A moment later, Jiang Ye successfully stood in front of the matryoshka doll stall.

The stall owner looked at the two little babies and smiled broadly.

"Little friend, where are your parents?"

Ji Xiaoxiao snorted coldly, put her hands on her hips, and the bear ears on her head twitched with her movements.

"This is our battlefield; we don't need adults!"

Jiang Ye: "..."

Ji Xiaoxiao, what weird cartoon have you been watching again?

The stall owner burst into laughter at her antics.

"Okay, come on, five yuan for ten hoops, wanna play?"

"play."

A short while later, Jiang Ye had ten more plastic rings in his hand.

Jiang Ye touched it; it was very light and felt terrible.

This kind of ring toss game is difficult even for adults, let alone children, to catch those dolls that are positioned in extremely tricky ways.

But seeing Ji Xiaoxiao's expectant eyes beside him, Jiang Ye had no choice but to bite the bullet and go for it.

The little girl had already given him her New Year's money to play the ring toss game; she trusted him so much, he couldn't back down now!

Jiang Ye took a deep breath and stared intently at Winnie the Pooh in the very center.

"Come forth! My hand of God!!"

"Ano! Come on!!ヽ(°◇°)ノ"

……

A dozen minutes later.

Jiang Ye wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and handed the bright yellow Winnie the Pooh to Ji Xiaoxiao.

"Give."

Fortunately, I did not fail in my mission.

Ji Xiaoxiao took it, her eyes practically overflowing with joy.

"Ah Ye, you're amazing!"

Jiang Ye put his hands in his pockets and raised his chin slightly.

"So-so."

"It's just... I spent a lot, and I'm out of money."

Jiang Ye's smile froze.

He quickly changed the subject and pulled Ji Xiaoxiao toward the food stalls in front of them.

"Want some grilled sausage? It's on me."

Ji Xiaoxiao indeed stopped paying attention to her empty wallet and nodded repeatedly.

"Mmm, eat."

She had only walked halfway when she was drawn to a goldfish scooping stall next to her.

"It's a small fish!"

Ji Xiaoxiao let go of his hand and squatted down by the pool filled with many small goldfish.

Jiang Ye: "Aren't you going to eat grilled sausage anymore?"

"I want to catch goldfish!" Ji Xiaoxiao said, then hesitated, "But I also want to eat grilled sausages!"

Jiang Ye sighed and patted her head.

"Then you wait here, I'm going to buy some sausages. Don't wander off, okay? I'll be back soon."

Ji Xiaoxiao nodded obediently, then ignored Jiang Ye and started scooping up the goldfish on her own.