Chapter 443: Chapter 442: So It’s You
Xiao Qing politely nodded to her, and the woman responded with a smile. However, the little girl, surprised by the sight of Dabao and Xiaobao, said to the woman, "Mom, these two older brothers and sisters are so pretty."
The woman indulgently smiled, "Mhm, the older sister just complimented you on being pretty too."
The little girl nodded seriously and said to Xiaobao, "Thank you, sister. What’s your name, sister?"
Xiao Qing was slightly surprised; this little girl seemed to be only two or three years old and was already learning how to make friends.
Xiaobao smiled smugly, "My daddy just gave me a name, it’s Lu Xinyun, and this is my brother, Lu Jincheng."
"Brother?" The little girl tilted her head, studying Dabao, "Brother, you’re so pretty, prettier than my daddy."
The expression on Dabao’s little face fell instantly. He was a boy, and this little girl described him as pretty?
Xiaobao, for some unknown reason, actually nodded in agreement, "Yeah, my brother is very pretty, just as pretty as my daddy. Little sister, what’s your name?"
"I’m Leng Shuangshuang."
"..."
Xiao Qing, occupied with placing orders on a tablet, listened sporadically to Xiaobao’s conversation with the little girl. Soon after, she heard the woman on the phone, her voice gentle, "I’m at the parent-child restaurant next door, are you coming over?... Okay, we’ll wait for you..."
"Mom, was it Daddy’s call?"
"Yes, it was."
"That’s great, Daddy is back! Mom, you forgot to ask if Daddy has eaten..."
Xiao Qing chuckled as she looked down, thinking how unfair it was that other people’s daughters were so considerate, while her own was so troublesome.
After ordering the food, Xiao Qing asked the woman, "Madam, would you like to add anything?"
The woman looked at her again with a probing gaze, after a while, she smiled wryly, "I’m sorry, you look a lot like a friend of mine. I mistook you for her at first glance, I’m really sorry..."
"It’s fine, I don’t mind."
The two shared a knowing smile and continued to watch the children play.
After a while, the food Xiao Qing ordered was served, covering the whole table and leaving Leng Shuangshuang drooling, as it included many dishes she wanted to eat but couldn’t have.
Seeing her gaze, Xiao Qing thought for a moment and leaned in to whisper to Xiaobao. Soon, Xiaobao pushed a plate towards her, "Shuang’er, let’s eat together."
Leng Shuangshuang’s face lit up with joy and reached for the fried chicken leg on the plate, but her hand stopped midair. She looked at the woman, "Mom, can I eat it? Just a little."
The woman shook her head, "No, you’ll have an allergy. Mommy will make you something delicious at home, okay?"
With eyes brimming, Leng Shuangshuang reluctantly withdrew her hand.
Xiao Qing silently observed everything; they were mere passersby in each other’s lives, she couldn’t interfere too much.
After some time, a figure approached, calling "Shuangshuang," and Leng Shuangshuang immediately lit up, stretching her arms out for a hug.
"Daddy daddy, I haven’t seen you for several days since Mom and I came home."
"Daddy was on a business trip, sorry, I’ll make it up later."
That voice...
Xiao Qing subconsciously looked up, her eyes widening in shock~
The man also turned to look at her, his face a tapestry of emotions. He glanced at Xiao Qing, then at the woman sitting across from her, opened his mouth, but said nothing.
It was Xiao Qing who, after recovering from her surprise, chuckled, "So it’s you, huh? Did you go on a business trip too?"