Michelle got up early the next morning to prepare. They agreed to go there at 9 o'clock. The school food festival would have stalls set up for a day. In addition to the things bought by other children, Cheng Qing also prepared some snacks for her that he had made in advance and put them in her backpack. There were cookies, beef jerky, pork jerky, and some braised chicken wings packaged in separate bags. All in all, there were about ten pounds of snacks.
Mi Yang saw it and said, "Mom, I'll take Xiaoxue over later."
Cheng Qing smiled and said, "That's great. I was thinking I'll drop her off before going to the pharmacy. I'll spare you the trouble."
Mi Yang picked up the backpack containing the food and said with a smile, "It's not hard, just go ahead and do your work. I'll pick her up and take her home in the evening."
Cheng Qing sent them to the door and habitually wanted to give them pocket money. Mi Yang said, "Mom, no need. I have money."
Cheng Qing slapped his forehead and said with a smile: "Look at me, I forgot that you and your third aunt are now partners and both of you are small bosses. Okay, drive slowly on the road. Call me if you have anything."
Mi Yang agreed and went out with his sister.
Just as I walked out of the community, I saw Bai Luochuan's car from a distance.
Bai Luochuan didn't bring a driver today, he came here by himself, wearing a thin coat and sweater, I don't know if it was a coincidence, the sweater was the same style as Mi Yang's, even the same color. Master Bai was standing there in a good mood, he greeted them when he saw them, "What a coincidence, I just happened to come here for something, where are you going?"
Not to mention Mi Yang, even Mi Xue didn't believe it.
The little girl has had a trauma about the Bai family's car since she was a child. She thought that the car was here to pick up her brother, and she couldn't help but curl her lips when she saw it.
Mi Yang poked her face and the little girl tilted her head. When he poked her again, the little girl giggled, hugged his arm and called him brother. She was very easy to coax.
Bai Luochuan didn't notice it at all. When he saw Mi Yang holding the little girl's hand and coming over, he opened the car door for them and said, "Where are you going? I'll take you there."
Mi Yang asked Mi Xue to sit in the back, put his bag down, sat in the passenger seat and said, "Let's go to Xiao Xue's school. They have an event today."
When Bai Luochuan saw his hand reaching out, he subconsciously wanted to hold it, but Mi Yang raised his head and looked at him, smiling and said, "The handbrake is not released, how can you drive?"
Mi Yang pushed him aside, then pulled his hand away and sat down steadily.
Bai Luochuan just touched her little hand, rubbed his fingers a few times and smiled, "I saw that you were so happy that I forgot how you did in the driver's license test. It seems that you have made good progress in your studies."
Mi Yang said: "There is one last exam left, and it will be finished after the winter vacation."
Michelle was sitting in the back trying to find a topic to talk about. When she heard this, she immediately said, "My brother is really good. He will definitely get full marks!"
Mi Yang was amused when he heard the determined tone of the little fan girl behind him, but Bai Luochuan nodded and said, "Yes."
After sending Mi Xue to school, Mi Yang helped them tidy up the stall. He felt sorry for his sister and did all the work at hand. If he didn't leave, Master Bai would naturally not leave, and he stood there to help. However, Bai Luochuan didn't know much about these things in the kitchen, and he almost made things worse several times. It was Mi Yang who rolled up his sleeves and fixed it again, and asked him to stand aside and wait.
Michelle was also called aside by her brother to wait. She and Master Bai were standing there, refusing to leave. However, the little girl had slightly different ideas in her heart. She looked up at the tall and handsome Master Bai next to her and muttered softly, "I can actually help. My brother loves me too much and he doesn't want me to work."
Bai Luochuan thought so in his heart, but it was difficult to say it out loud. When he heard Michelle say that, he raised the corner of his lip.
The oranges he ate since he was a child were all peeled by Mi Yang and put in front of his mouth!
The man working didn't say a word, but the two people standing next to him had already said countless words in their hearts. The big one and the small one both felt that they were the most favored, and they were extremely inflated. They felt very proud just standing there and watching.
The food festival has begun and people have gradually come to the campus. A row of primary school students' stalls are particularly eye-catching. Most of the people who come are the students' parents and the children they invited. They are very friendly and have a great time playing and eating.
The girls at Michelle's stall were very attentive and had tied a lot of balloons on the stall. The colorful ones were very eye-catching. Michelle and one of the other girls were selling snacks, and the other girl was selling milk tea, which came in two types: hot and cold. They soon attracted a lot of people, and if some people bought more, they would give them a balloon as a gift. The three little girls were all pretty, and they looked even more lovable when they smiled.
Mi Yang deliberately stayed and took a look around, secretly looking at Mi Xue and the others' stall, with a smile in his eyes.
Bai Luochuan was also watching, but he only glanced at the stall twice and spent most of the rest of the time looking at the people around him.
The two of them are good-looking and always attract more attention in the crowd, especially Bai Luochuan. Many people looked at him with curiosity. He doesn't look like a father at his age, but he also doesn't look like he has younger brothers or sisters in elementary school.
Young Master Bai didn't care and walked around with Mi Yang for a while without any impatience.
Mi Yang saw that Mi Xue and the others were slowing down, so he walked over and waved for the little girl to come over and asked her, "What's wrong?"
Michelle was a little anxious, her face turned red: "Brother, what should I do? We have too little change, and we have used it all up. I just tried to borrow from other classmates but couldn't get any..."
Mi Yang touched her little head and said with a smile: "It's okay, brother has a way, just wait for me."
The little girl nodded vigorously and stayed in her stall pitifully. The other two little girls also came over and, like three hungry little squirrels, lay there and blinked their big eyes at him.
Mi Yang didn't have any change on him, so he asked Bai Luochuan. Bai Luochuan did have a wallet, but when he opened it, he found only big bills and cards. He even tried to ask Mi Yang, "Should I ask someone to bring a POS machine over?"
Mi Yang thought he was joking, but seeing his serious expression, he quickly said, "No, no, just accompany me to buy something and get some change."
Bai Luochuan agreed and went out with him.
Many shops around the primary school were closed during the holiday. Fortunately, Bai Luochuan drove over and found a flower shop that was open after a while. Mi Yang asked him to stop and went in to buy some flowers.
Bai Luochuan was slightly moved when he saw that he had picked all red roses.
Mi Yang asked the boss to give him some extra change, and hurried back to school to give the money to Mi Xue and the others. The three little girls all had pretty braids on their hair, and they looked up and shouted happily, "Thank you, brother!"
Mi Yang felt itchy and pinched his sister's little face. Seeing her smile, he felt happy to do anything for her.
Bai Luochuan was still thinking about those flowers, but since Mi Yang didn't say anything, he didn't dare to ask.
Roses are flowers that are usually given to loved ones.
Bai Luochuan was a little annoyed, as he had never bought flowers for Mi Yang before, and this was the first time that Mi Yang took the initiative, which made him feel a little regretful. However, Master Bai soon felt happy again, and he already regarded those flowers as his own property.
Mi Yang waited until the little girl was busy until noon, and only left with her after all the things were sold out.
After Michelle got in the car, Mi Yang took out a few cigarettes and gave them to her as a reward for her excellent performance today.
Bai Luochuan frowned, but then relaxed his brows. He looked in the rearview mirror and felt relieved after confirming that there was still a large bunch of roses.
Mi Yang only has this one sister, so it doesn't hurt to love her a little more.
Bai Luochuan asked: "Where are we going to eat later? It's Xiaoxue's birthday today, I'll treat you."
Mi Yang smiled and said, "No need, Xiaoxue said before that she made some money today, so it's her treat."
Bai Luochuan smiled and nodded, "Okay."
Michelle didn't earn much money, so after careful budgeting, she decided to treat everyone to crab meat dumplings. Bai Luochuan was naturally supportive and even went to the pharmacy to pick up Cheng Qing, and they went to an old shop on Nanjing Road together.
The shop is the boss's own house, so there is no pressure of rent. He has been making crab meat dumplings steadily for more than 20 years. Hundreds of crabs are removed every day, and the food he makes is exceptionally fresh and delicious. The skin of the dumplings is so thin that it is almost transparent, and they taste best when dipped in the store's sauce and vinegar.
Michelle ordered a basket for everyone, and an extra bowl of crab roe and shrimp wontons for her brother. She counted the money herself and ordered a bowl of duck blood soup for Bai Luochuan.
Mi Yang knew that Bai Luochuan didn't like duck blood very much, so he changed his words to him: "I like this, you can have wontons."
Michelle watched eagerly as her brother gave the delicious food to the person next to him, and that person accepted it as a matter of course.
Cheng Qing had already eaten at noon, so he only ate two steamed dumplings as a token of his appreciation. He smiled as he watched the little girl eating them with relish.
Bai Luochuan was very polite to the kid who treated him, and praised him a few times: "This is a good restaurant. When your brother and I were in school, we often had food from this restaurant as midnight snacks."
Mi Yang also remembered that it was all things that happened in high school. Bai Luochuan was very busy for a while. After taking leave, he would bring snacks every time he came back. This was the one he brought the most.
Bai Luochuan asked, "Aunt Cheng, I'm taking them skiing this afternoon. If you're not busy, why don't you come with us?"
Cheng Qing smiled and shook her head: "No, I have to go back to the pharmacy soon. I feel relieved to have you and Yangyang accompany me. Xiaoxue, have fun with your brother. Mom will make you something delicious when we go back tonight."
Michelle nodded in agreement. She had just drunk a small bowl of soup and her little face was flushed and sweaty.
After the meal, Cheng Qing wanted to leave by herself, but Bai Luochuan refused and insisted on sending her there. He had always respected Cheng Qing as his elder for so many years and always behaved well in front of his elders.
When Mi Yang waited for Cheng Qing to get off the car, he called her again, picked up the big bunch of roses on the back seat of the car and handed them to her personally, saying with a smile: "Mom, this is for you. You should celebrate Xiaoxue's birthday too. Usually my dad gives it to you, but he is away on a business trip this year, so I will give it to you on his behalf."
Cheng Qing was a little surprised. After receiving it, she lowered her head and looked at it for a while and smiled: "I saw it just now. It turned out that you bought it. I thought it was Luochuan who gave it to his girlfriend! This is much more impressive than the one your father gave. He always gave a small bouquet, which was enough to be placed in the living room. This time, I will also put a bouquet in your and Xiaoxue's bedroom." She hugged Mi Yang and said happily: "My son is still considerate. Okay, you can go and play."
Mi Yang nodded and went back.
Bai Luochuan had been waiting. When he saw him come back, his brows knitted slightly and hesitantly asked, "What did you just say to Aunt Cheng?"
Mi Yang glanced at him and smiled, "Nothing, I sent a bouquet of flowers to my mother. She didn't expect it and thought the flowers were for your girlfriend."
Bai Luochuan said: "I don't have a girlfriend."
He looked at Mi Yang and raised his eyebrows a little, the meaning was obvious - he did have a boyfriend, and he happened to be sitting next to him.
Mi Yang patted his arm and comforted him: "She was joking. She probably thought that since you are working, you should have someone to talk to."
Bai Luochuan glanced at him and said slowly, "What Aunt Cheng said is not wrong."
Michelle asked curiously, "Is Brother Bai in love? Is she with someone very beautiful?"
As Bai Luochuan turned around and headed for the ski resort, he said to her, "Yes, she's the most beautiful girl I've ever seen."
The little girl behind him exclaimed "Wow". She thought Bai Luochuan was more handsome than a star. How beautiful she must be to be praised by him like that.
Mi Yang originally planned to take Michelle to the ski resort, and Michelle also invited a few children.
After they arrived together, they found that the huge ski resort was exceptionally quiet today. There were only a few coaches and friends invited by Michelle, who were all giving one-on-one instruction. The girls were all very lively, and they were very happy when they gathered together chattering.
Bai Luochuan bought two cups of hot coffee, and he and Mi Yang each drank one, then found a quiet place, leaned against the guardrail, and watched quietly.
After Mi Yang drank two sips, he asked him, "There are too few people today. Did you book the whole place?"
Bai Luochuan nodded and admitted: "Yes."
Mi Yang said: "Don't do this next time. They can't play anything. It's too expensive."
Bai Luochuan took off one of his leather gloves, held Mi Yang's hand warmly and powerfully, and put them in his pocket, and said to him, "I'm afraid you'll be shy in front of so many people."
Although there was no one around, Mi Yang's face still felt a little hot. He tapped his fingers twice on his palm and laughed.
Mi Xue and the others were accompanied by their coach to do the lift, and they would slide down from the middle of the mountain. Mi Yang's eyes followed his sister all the time, and suddenly his hand was held tighter. He turned around and saw Master Bai's face approaching. He was startled, and hid back a little, smiling and pushing him: "Don't make trouble, we are outside."
Bai Luochuan kept his distance and refused to retreat, saying calmly, "Have you given all those flowers to Aunt Cheng?"
Mi Yang nodded and said, "Yes."
Bai Luochuan said: "I thought I had a share as well."
Mi Yang: “…”
He came a little closer, with an unhappy expression as if waiting to be comforted, so Mi Yang had no choice but to say, "Go back, I'll buy it for you."
Bai Luochuan thought for a moment and said, "I want roses too."
Mi Yang smiled and nodded in response.
As they were talking, they heard a commotion not far away. Several young people holding skis walked in. The staff at the door couldn't stop them. The young man in the lead said in a particularly unhappy tone, "What do you mean by booking the whole place? I want to play here today. My brother just came back from abroad with great difficulty... Don't tell me these things. What do you mean I can't read? Do you know me? This ski resort is owned by my family. Why are you making trouble with me?"
Mi Yang moved twice and pulled his hand back.
Bai Luochuan didn't stop him. He stood up straight and looked towards the entrance with his eyes slightly narrowed. If he was not mistaken, the person who followed him in was also an acquaintance.
Ji Baian was originally out to play with his friends out of boredom, but he didn't expect such a farce to happen. He didn't think much about it for a moment. Just as he was about to turn around and leave, he saw the person standing opposite him. He immediately laughed and patted his friend's arm and said, "The staff are also doing their job conscientiously. You should talk to them nicely." He pointed over there and said, "Is the person over there the one who booked the whole place?"
The staff member hesitated a little, but nodded and said, "Yes."
Ji Baian smiled and said, "That's okay, he's my brother, we're family."
As he said this, he raised his hand and greeted them. The staff saw that they indeed knew each other, so the person who checked their identities came back and confirmed that the one who broke in was the young master. It was only because this was a newly opened ski resort and they didn't know him that there was a misunderstanding. Fortunately, they all knew each other, so they let them in.