Chapter 457: A Look of Contempt, Helplessness, Cuteness, and Confidence

Zhou Yaling chuckled.

"Candy, why didn’t you come to play with your sister this afternoon? The strawberries I prepared were all eaten by myself."

Speaking of the afternoon, the little fellow excitedly said:

"This afternoon Guoguo was in brother’s lab..."

"Ahem."

Mid-sentence, hearing her brother’s cough, the little one’s voice abruptly stopped.

Hearing Candy’s words, everyone’s eyes showed a hint of surprise.

It seems the boss was researching something and Candy happened to see it, which is why the boss coughed to stop her.

The little girl covered her mouth, her eyes widening.

Almost let it slip.

Sister is so scary, always tricking Guoguo.

"What are we having for dinner?"

Zhou Yaling shrugged, "I don’t know, let’s check what’s in the fridge later."

This summer, the day is too hot, for outdoor workers, working in the early morning or evening is more comfortable, significantly reducing the risk of heatstroke.

In the Yi Ethnic Group’s mountains, in just half a year, every household’s pockets have swelled.

Thanks to the branch of Candy Technology, not only is the internet available, but there’s also a new bank in this mountain.

Oh, and a supermarket opened too.

If you need something and the supermarket doesn’t have it, just say a word, and it’ll be arranged for the next day.

A year ago, this was something the entire village wouldn’t dare dream of.

In the evening glow, holding bowls and cooling off outside while eating dinner, Amu and Sha Hong watched the uncles working together to erect an electric pole.

And this very electric pole is to bring electricity to their home.

The village head said it’s part of the national grid upgrade.

In the future, even during those couple of days in the Spring Festival, there won’t be situations where the lights can’t be turned on.

Actually, the only light in the house before was seldom used.

But now, as life has gradually improved, three days ago, seeing the supermarket event, Amu made a bold move and bought a TV set like everyone else.

"Sis, can we watch TV tomorrow then?"

Looking at the already erected electric pole, Amu wasn’t very sure.

"We should be able to."

Taking a bite of the fragrant rice, Amu smiled and said:

"I’ll ask these uncles later."

At dusk, Amu and Sha Hong, like little grown-ups, laughed happily at the words of the uncles.

Turns out, the electricity will be connected tonight.

After seven o’clock in the evening, the electrician also helped Amu and Sha Hong install a few sockets and two lights.

With a pop, the light came on.

The white light of the energy-saving lamp instantly illuminated the dark room.

"Thank you, uncle."

"You’re welcome."

"Be cautious with electricity usage."

"Uh-huh, the teacher has talked about it in class."

Under the moonlight, Amu and Sha Hong stood in the yard, watching the construction team walk down the country path.

At this moment, Sha Hong pointed to the distance and said:

"Sis, look, everyone has lit their lamps."

"Did you know? The teacher said that these energy-saving lamps don’t consume much electricity at all."

"One unit of electricity costs only fifty cents."

Before, Amu would’ve been reluctant to spend fifty cents, but this year, in her mind, fifty cents means something else.

Petty change.

On Saturday, after a heavy rain last night, the steamy weather finally cooled down a lot.

Dragged along by Zhou Yaling, Mo Jingchun and Candy were forced to go out shopping.

Zhou Yaling walked ahead, one moment looking at this and the next at that.

Yet she buys nothing, isn’t it frustrating?

If not for recently receiving some benefits, Candy would’ve dragged her brother back.

Taking a sip of the refreshing freshly squeezed juice, Candy asked weakly from behind:

"Sister, what are you planning to buy?"

"We’ve been shopping for an hour."

"Guoguo is already sweating from all the walking."

Zhou Yaling turned around in surprise and said:

"Isn’t shopping supposed to be like this?"

"You’re still young, when you grow up a bit, you’ll know the joy of shopping."

At this moment, Candy looked at the boats in the park’s lake, eagerly turned to her brother.

"Brother, I want to row a boat."

After saying that, the little girl took another sip of the freshly squeezed juice.

In summer, how can shopping compare to the joy of playing in the water?

Originally picking out hair ties, Zhou Yaling felt tempted upon hearing Candy’s words.

She’s never tried those pedal boats herself.

After a sip of milk tea, Mo Jingchun pointed nonchalantly to a nearby power box and said:

"Look, it says kids can’t row boats."

Candy glanced at the power box with a lightning symbol.

The little girl showed an expression full of disdain, yet filled with helplessness, cuteness, and confidence.

"A bit dangerous!"

"Brother, Guoguo can’t write yet, but I can read."

Sighing, Candy said helplessly:

"Brother, are you trying to trick me again?"

"I’m just young, not dumb."

Unable to hold it any longer, Zhou Yaling burst into laughter, clutching her stomach.

It was too funny; she laughed until her stomach hurt.

"Hahaha."

"Hahaha~ Big brother, you’re getting roasted, aren’t you?"

"Do you think kids nowadays are like you were, just playing with mud?"

"There’s so much to learn in kindergarten now."

"Bro, I’m not dissing you, even if Candy can’t read, don’t you think she can count? Obviously, there’s only four characters."

Mo Jingchun looked at Zhou Yaling squatting and slapping the ground with a dark face.

Nearby, Candy sipped her juice, incredulously looking at her squatting sister.

If someone didn’t know better, they’d think she was the one who wanted to row a boat.

"Brother, has sister gone crazy? Should we call 120?"

"If not, maybe call the police."

Mo Jingchun nodded in agreement, "Indeed, we should call 120, your sister seems quite seriously ill."

"Let’s go, we’ll row the boat and leave your sister in peace for a bit."

"Maybe after some quiet time, she’ll be all better."

Candy looked at her brother with surprise, "Is that possible? Getting better without medicine or injections?"

"Of course it can!"

Watching the two people gradually walk away, Zhou Yaling chased after them.

"Wait for me!"

"I want to play too."

Ten minutes later, Mo Jingchun and Candy sat quietly at the bow of the boat, both looking at Zhou Yaling with the same expression, each holding a drink.

"Sister, didn’t you want to play too?"

"Why aren’t you pedaling harder?"

"Look how far that other boat has gone."

Mo Jingchun nodded, "Pedal faster."

"Pedal, I will!"

A few minutes later, the small boat reached the middle of the lake, and Zhou Yaling was exhausted, gulping down milk tea.

"This thing is too tiring to pedal."

Feiyan pedaled rhythmically, laughing as she said:

"Pedaling like me, not only is it not tiring, but you can keep going endlessly."

"If you rush it all in one go, you’ll just get more and more tired."

"It’s the same principle as short-distance and long-distance running; short-distance is suitable for a burst of energy, but long-distance isn’t, it requires rhythm."

Mo Jingchun laughed and said, "Listen, you should learn more; such a simple principle and you don’t get it."