Free Web NovelChapter 508: Chapter 468: Bro, You’re Playing for Keeps!
Huang Jun took the lead, showcasing an amazing appetite, devouring quite a bit on his own. With the help of Yang Yuxi, Qingqing, and Weiwei, the delightful dishes on the table were almost completely cleared. fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm
Although from an economic perspective, we might not have fully "got our money’s worth," that sense of satisfaction and happiness had long surpassed the numbers on the bill.
Besides, isn’t the true essence of dining out to enjoy the pleasure that food brings and the happy times spent with friends?
If we really fuss over whether we got our money’s worth, then we’re really missing the point of dining together.
As the meal was drawing to a close, taking advantage of everyone lounging around digesting...
Huang Jun found an excuse about going to the restroom to leave the table and went to the service counter to settle the bill.
The aquarium ticket fee had already been covered by Yang Yuxi, and if he let her pay for lunch too, he’d feel very guilty.
Huang Jun looked around, smiling as he asked, "Miss Yang, and Qingqing, Weiwei, have you all rested enough?"
Yang Yuxi and the two little ones exchanged a knowing smile, answering in unison, "Yes, we’re all well rested!"
Huang Jun suggested with a smile, "Since everyone is well rested, shall we head back home?"
"Great idea!"
Yang Yuxi cheerfully agreed.
Qingqing’s curiosity was piqued like a wind chime stirred by a spring breeze, ringing out clearly: "Daddy, what is ’head back home’? It sounds so mysterious~"
Weiwei, upon hearing this, couldn’t help but furrow her brow, showing a similarly puzzled expression to Qingqing’s: "Yeah, Daddy, this ’head back home’ sounds like an adventurous game. Are there lots of fun things waiting for us?"
Huang Jun was amused by the innocence of the two little ones. He gently patted their heads, patiently explaining, "’Heading back home’ is actually an idiom meaning we’ve finished our outing activities and are preparing to return to the place we started, which is home!"
"Oh—so it just means going home!"
Qingqing and Weiwei both had expressions of sudden realization.
Weiwei’s eyes suddenly lit up as she excitedly said, "Daddy, does going home mean we can make bullfrog to eat? I’m so looking forward to it!"
Oh dear!
My little foodie at home, truly never full in mind!
Still thinking about that bite!
He gently tapped Weiwei’s nose, laughing as he said, "You little one, we just finished lunch not long ago, and you’re already thinking about eating again?"
Weiwei pouted a little, "Because I want to eat the bullfrog Daddy makes!"
Qingqing joined in excitedly, "Daddy, I want to eat too!"
Huang Jun looked dotingly at the two little ones, smiling as he said, "Alright, on our way back we’ll stop by the nearby grocery market to pick some fresh bullfrogs, and tonight we’ll make garlic-flavored bullfrog, how’s that?"
"Yay! That’s great!"
Weiwei and Qingqing cheered and jumped for joy, eagerly taking Huang Jun’s hand and heading out of the store.
Meanwhile, Yang Yuxi passed by the counter, ready to pay, only to be told by the server that the bill had already been settled.
No need to ask further, she already knew the answer in her heart.
Upon meeting Huang Jun in the parking lot, she playfully feigned anger, softly saying, "Daddy of Qingqing, didn’t we agree I’d treat this meal? How come you jumped the gun?"
Casually waving his hand, he warmly said, "Don’t worry, you can treat next time, we have plenty of opportunities to meet up."
"Then it’s settled, next time it’s definitely my turn to treat. You’re not allowed to snatch it again." With that, she playfully suggested, "Come on, let’s make a pinky promise!"
Saying this, she proactively extended her finger as white as scallions, waiting with a smile in her eyes for Huang Jun’s response.
Huang Jun: "..."
Uh, turns out Miss Yang has a heart that still cherishes a childlike innocence!
Though he felt the gesture was a bit childish, to put Yang Yuxi at ease, he also smiled and extended his hand, interlocking his finger tightly with Yang Yuxi’s.
"Pinky promise, a hundred years unchangeable..."
Yang Yuxi softly recited this ancient vow that transcends time, her face breaking into a childlike, pure and innocent smile.
After finishing, her cheeks flushed slightly, shyly retracting her slender finger, and gently tucking the hair behind her ear: "I’ll go get the car first, you all must be careful on the road."
"Okay, then we’ll meet at the market near the school later!"
Huang Jun responded cheerfully, his gaze always following Yang Yuxi’s figure until she gracefully stepped into the car, and the door slowly closed. Only then did he pull back his gaze, gently started the engine of the Wuling Hongguang, and slowly headed in the direction of home...
"Qingqing, Weiwei, did you have fun this morning?" He asked with a smile through the rear-view mirror, looking at the two little ones in the back seat.
"Yes, we did!"
The two little ones cheered in unison.
To them, visiting the aquarium was far more interesting than staying at home.
If possible, they would even love to go to the aquarium every weekend.
"So, Qingqing, Weiwei, with so many adorable creatures in the aquarium, which one do you like the most?" Huang Jun asked curiously.
Weiwei’s eyes lit up, and she quickly replied, "I love the clownfish the most, they’re so pretty! And the hammerhead sharks, even though the name sounds scary, they look so funny, not scary at all..."
Qingqing followed up, "I like the mermaids, they look so beautiful dancing in the water... But my favorite is the little dolphins, they’re so cute and smart! And they even kissed my hand! I’ve decided, I’m not washing my hand today!"
Weiwei shattered Qingqing’s dream with a sentence, "But sister, you already washed your hands when we ate just now..."
Qingqing: "⁞⁞⁞⁞꒰´╥д╥`ू꒱⁞⁞⁞⁞"
Seeing this, Huang Jun gently consoled her, "Don’t be upset, I took pictures of the dolphins kissing your little hands, so you can enjoy them later. We can always come back to the aquarium and maybe even meet more new friends."
Qingqing’s eyes sparkled with delight and anticipation, and she excitedly responded, "Really? Next time we come, I want to see more animals and play with the dolphins again!"
Weiwei also perked up, "Daddy, if we go next time, can we see the penguins? I heard they walk in a really funny way, I really want to see it with my own eyes."
Huang Jun really couldn’t give a definite answer to that...
Huang Jun shook his head with a smile and truthfully said, "Well, I can’t promise that now, we’ll have to explore when we get there next time to know for sure."
Weiwei felt a bit disappointed, "Alright then."
Huang Jun comforted, "Weiwei, sometimes, not knowing can bring even more joy. Just imagine how wonderful the surprise and joy would be when we actually see the penguins!"
Weiwei’s eyes lit up instantly, and she excitedly responded, "Hehe, you’re right~ That would be such a surprising moment~"
The family’s laughter and chatter accompanied the rolling wheels, and they soon arrived at the bustling market.
At the entrance of the market, they met up smoothly with Yang Yuxi, and together they ventured into the bustling market, arriving at the stall selling bullfrogs: "Boss, how much for the bullfrogs?"
Qingqing and Weiwei’s attention was immediately drawn to the lively bullfrogs in front of them, their eyes shining with curiosity as they exclaimed:
"Wow, look! Are these bullfrogs?"
"So that’s what bullfrogs look like, they resemble frogs, how interesting!"
Yang Yuxi bent down and gently explained, "They may look alike, but bullfrogs are larger, their backs are usually green with small black spots, or brownish-yellow with black spots. Frogs have more varied colors, often green. As for their calls, frogs are crisp and subtle, while bullfrogs are deep and resonant, like a cow’s call, hence the name bullfrog..."
The bullfrog vendor noticed and smiled at Huang Jun with an envious gaze, "Brother, you’re really lucky, your wife and kids are all so outstanding, unlike my family, who are so rough and not gentle at all..."
Both Huang Jun and Yang Yuxi were momentarily stunned, and Yang Yuxi’s cheeks quickly flushed red.
Weiwei then innocently looked up and said in her childish voice, "Daddy, the uncle said Miss Yang is your wife~"
"Weiwei, don’t be mischievous." Huang Jun chuckled and gently patted Weiwei’s head, then turned to the vendor to explain, "Boss, you’ve misunderstood, she’s actually my daughters’ kindergarten teacher."
Upon hearing this, the vendor looked shocked at first, then displayed a look of admiration.
Hey, buddy, you’re really living it up!
Huang Jun sensed the vendor’s misunderstanding and understood that further explanation would only complicate matters.
He helplessly shook his head and decided not to dwell on the misunderstanding, instead focusing on selecting bullfrogs, "Alright, let’s choose the bullfrogs first, please help me to slaughter them later."
"Sure thing!"
The bullfrog vendor responded swiftly, taking the bullfrogs carefully selected by Huang Jun, weighing them on the electronic scale, and helping to slaughter them expertly.
The way he slaughtered them, it was quite clean and efficient!
Though the scene was a bit bloody.
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Yang Yuxi took Qingqing and Weiwei to the nearby fruit stall to buy some fruits...
After receiving the processed bullfrogs, Huang Jun selected some fresh side dishes and also bought an old hen.
Once all the ingredients were gathered, he met back up with Yang Yuxi, and together they headed to Linting Garden residential area...
