Chapter 585 - 576: Zhou Hui: No Going, No Paying Respects, Just Touching, Superstitions, Today Works Too

Chapter 585: Chapter 576: Zhou Hui: No Going, No Paying Respects, Just Touching, Superstitions, Today Works Too

Gotta say, little girl Wen Yun and Big Yellow’s IQs are pretty much neck and neck these days; it’s like they’ve met their match.

After all, golden retrievers aren’t dumb, especially their Big Yellow. Not saying anything else, but at least it knows money is a good thing.

It was trying to sneak two stacks of RMB into its doghouse, but Su Qing used an arresting skill and pinned it to the ground, then took its New Year’s money away, leaving Big Yellow with a resentful look.

He put it in the little girl’s backpack, and she wasn’t too pleased.

That’s why they say their IQs are about the same; even Big Yellow knows money’s a good thing, but the little girl doesn’t.

Then again, maybe she just has so much money she doesn’t care—it’s the rare things that are precious, and when you have too much money, it’s no big deal. That’s probably why she was so casual about tossing away twenty thousand new bills.

No doubt it was given by Wen’s mom and old man, as well as Wen Jingqi, her uncle. You really have to hand it to wealthy families; they give away New Year’s money by the bundle.

If they weren’t worried the little girl couldn’t carry it, they might even bury her in money, or, better yet, put up a mountain of money at home and let the kids take as much as they want.

Of course, this was just Su Qing and Su He’s imagination. Even though Su Qing’s considered rich now, it’s been a short time, and he hasn’t adjusted his mindset to play like this yet.

Because of Big Yellow’s sudden return, the little girl didn’t want to leave, so the landlady stayed a while longer, while Wen Jingqi left after a bit. He’d just come back from his hometown and had a drinking party tonight. Rich people have too many social engagements to stay put.

Before leaving, Wen Jingqi told him not to worry; these two things were all on him. They seemed troublesome, but for him, it was probably just a matter of saying a word.

That’s the benefit of knowing people—some problems you find troublesome, others can solve with just a word.

And Su He lost herself to the little girl’s continuous calls of "auntie," playing around in the living room with her and Big Yellow.

Originally, the little girl called her "aunt" (阿姨), but Su He felt she was so young, how could she be an "aunt"? Just in time, Wen Yun called her brother Su Daddy, so she boldly started calling herself "auntie" (小姑).

To the little girl, it made no difference, but it let Su He already get a taste of being an "auntie."

The little girl hung around until the afternoon, then yawned as she went home with the landlady. Su Qing wanted to send Big Yellow over as well, but as soon as Big Yellow heard this, it shot up to the second floor, faster than a rabbit, refusing with its life. There was no choice but to let it off this time.

"Oh right, Xiao Su, don’t forget about the photo thing; I’ll let you know when the studio opens," the landlady laughed.

Upon hearing this, Su Qing made an ok gesture, "No problem!"

"No problem, then we’re off! Xiao Yun, say goodbye to Uncle and Auntie!" Wen Nanqing gently patted her daughter’s head and said softly.

Upon hearing this, the little girl waved to the two of them, "Goodbye, Su Daddy! Goodbye, Auntie!"

"Goodbye!"

"Bye-bye, come play with Auntie when you have time!" Su He beamed with a motherly smile; she really adored this little nugget.

Nowadays, young people love cute kids, but there’s a catch—they can’t be their own.

After all, kids are like huskies; only watching others raise them is fun. When you’re free, you can play with them a bit, but if you have to watch them long-term, they get annoying.

There’s a term online, called cloud parenting.

Otherwise, how did kid bloggers and pet bloggers become so popular? They use their kids and pets to provide viewers with mental relaxation, without making them endure the hassles of raising them.

But this time it’s different for Su He; she felt like she’d entered a cat café—adorable babies she could play with for a bit and then return, not feeling tired at all, even wanting more.

"Goodbye Big Yellow, come play at my house when you can!" the little girl called inside, craning her neck.

Hearing this, Big Yellow on the second floor barked down, "Woof!" [In your dreams!]

With Big Yellow’s response, the little girl contentedly climbed into the elevator with her mom. Only Su Qing knew what Big Yellow had just said.

When the elevator doors closed, Su Qing went back inside. Su He came rushing over, putting her hands together at her chest, "Wow~~ Big bro, she’s so cute! Hurry and have one with your wife for me to play with!"

Su Qing: →_→

"Wait a few years till you graduate and find a job, find a boyfriend, and have your own. If my wife and I have one, do you think it’d even get to you? Mom won’t let go, and your sis-in-law’s mom won’t either. You? Get in line!"

It’s the truth—if he and Shen Yi had a kid, they wouldn’t even have to take care of it. His mom and Shen Yi’s mom would fight over it, and they might even have to have another kid so the two grandmas don’t start a war.

Nowadays both families aren’t short on cash and can hire nannies. The grannies can just watch without any hassle, seeing their grandkids. Who wouldn’t want that?

Hearing this, Su He pouted, "True, but the little girl actually calls you dad. Don’t you want to have your own kids?"

"Uh... I don’t really have the desire for now, still prefer watching others raise kids!" Su Qing shrugged helplessly.

Regarding this, Su He sighed, "Sigh... what a pity. If it weren’t for our sister-in-law, I’d be happy for Wen Sister to marry you, and I could get a free kid to play with! Then you and Wen Sister could have one more, you’d be over the moon!"

Su Qing: ...

Listen, is this something a human would say?

How come you’re so happy for your brother to suddenly become a dad?

It’s good now, not marrying and still being called dad.

"Hey hey hey, don’t look at me like that. I’m just thinking about mom. If you don’t want to have one with sister-in-law right now, you could borrow Wen Sister’s for a day. As soon as you take the little girl home, I bet mom’ll be thrilled!"

Upon hearing this, Su Qing glanced at Su He, "Mind your own business. It’s me now, but after you graduate, it’ll be your turn to be nagged!"

"Me? I’m not worried. I have at least three and a half years till I graduate. Besides, unlike you, I don’t have the noble duty of continuing the family line. Getting married before thirty is fine. Heck, if I earn big bucks, I might not marry at all."

"You should save that talk for mom and dad. See if they don’t get on your case!"

Hearing this, Su He immediately shrank back, as if recalling something dreadful.

"By the way, why’d you come over today? Not just to say the movie’s a hit, I hope?" Su Qing turned to ask.

Upon hearing this, Su He awkwardly grinned, gesturing slightly with her thumb and index finger, "Just a bit. Mainly, you left on New Year’s Eve and didn’t come back. Mom asked me to see what’s up, and since I was bored at home, I thought I’d pop over!"

Upon hearing this, Su Qing took a deep breath and shook his head, "It’s nothing. A classmate had some issues, so we friends went to comfort them a bit. I just got back last night."

"So are things wrapped up?"

"Yeah, why?"

"If they’re sorted, why not come home for dinner? Mom and dad saw the news of your film’s success and want to ask you about it. Probably ask how much money the movie could make," Su He said.

Thinking it over, Su Qing nodded. After all, he only spent New Year’s Eve and the first day at home, leaving the first night. It’s only right to visit again, and besides, he was hungry, having skipped lunch.

"Alright, let’s go now then!"

"Great!"

With that, they grabbed Big Yellow and headed downstairs, driving straight to Jiangming District, and soon the siblings and Big Yellow arrived home.

"Mom, I’m home!"

As soon as he entered, Su Qing called out, but it was Old Su who came to greet him.

"Son, you gotta talk some sense into your mom!"

"My mom?" Su Qing was puzzled.

The next second, his mom Zhou Hui’s voice came from the living room.

"Why should I? What do I need him to convince me for? Just because I didn’t follow your old traditions?"

Su Qing: ???

"What traditions?"

Old Su: "On New Year’s Day, you set off fireworks."

Zhou Hui: "Not doing it!"

Old Su: "On the second day, you visit relatives!"

Zhou Hui: "Not visiting!"

Old Su: "On the third day, you can’t use scissors!"

Before he finished speaking, his mom had laid out a line of blades on the coffee table—kitchen knives, scissors, nail clippers, all kinds. She even fiddled with them from time to time, "Touching them."

Su Qing: "So what’s on the fourth day?"

Old Su: "On the fourth day, you welcome the kitchen god."

Zhou Hui: "Superstition!"

Su Qing: "Mom, tomorrow’s the fifth day, welcoming the god of wealth!"

Upon hearing this, his mom Zhou Hui immediately turned, "Why tomorrow? Today works too!"

The three Su’s: ...

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