Chapter 510: Digging a Pit, Jumping In Yourself (2)

"Sis, do you still get spanked at your age?"

"Shame shame shame~" The little one grinned, making a ’shame’ gesture on her face with her right index finger.

Everyone was stunned for a moment, then burst into endless laughter.

"Kids say the darnedest things, sis, don’t take it to heart." Mo Jingchun laughed heartily, clutching his stomach.

Well, you know, someone in their early twenties still getting spanked.

I’ll have to mention this to Uncle sometime.

"Alright, stop making fun of her, don’t keep Grandpa waiting."

The distance from the office building to the South Gate wasn’t exactly short, a solid two hundred meters.

Employees were bustling in and out of the South Gate, creating a lively scene.

This time of day was also when the street outside the South Gate was buzzing with business.

To the local small business owners, Candy Technology’s employees were considered wealthy, spending money generously.

Very few people haggled over prices.

But don’t think you can easily take advantage of this crowd. If you set your prices too high, these young people don’t care about saving face, they’ll just turn and leave.

Even if you manage to overcharge someone, it’s a one-time deal. Next time? Sorry, there won’t be a next time.

They won’t return and will spread the word in their work circle about which shop to avoid.

In less than a month, you’ll have hardly any customers.

Mo Jingchun’s group hadn’t reached the South Gate yet when Uncle and the others came out of the surveillance room.

Looks like Uncle had spotted them on the surveillance video as soon as they left the office building.

"You’re here." Zhou Xing glanced at his daughter, then joyfully at the girl beside her.

He had heard his daughter mention Xiaochun was dating, and it turned out to be true.

"Hello."

"Ah~ Hello, Uncle."

"Hey, just call me Uncle."

Instantly, Li Xuanyu blushed.

Mo Jingchun and the others didn’t wait long before the cars were brought around.

"Everybody squeeze in a bit."

Zhou Yaling, being considerate, didn’t take her brother’s special seat.

In the back, Candy watched as Uncle Lone Wolf carefully placed her beloved car in the trunk, only then did she get in the car with peace of mind.

On the way to the hotel, Candy couldn’t help but laugh.

"Hahaha, Sis surely doesn’t know Guoguo didn’t spend a dime."

"Even the gift boxes were brought by others."

"You think your sister doesn’t know? She’s not blind. Those gift boxes were kept in the office, you found them, do you think your sister wouldn’t?"

Gah~

Candy’s laughter abruptly stopped.

"But your bouquet, your sister really liked it."

Her smile was almost splitting her face.

Actually, no matter what birthday gift Candy gave, Zhou Yaling would never complain and would be very happy.

This is how a girl’s mind works sometimes, whether the gift is expensive or not isn’t always the point.

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"Xiaochun, you’re too generous, come on, bottoms up."

Watching Uncle finish his glass of red wine in one go, Mo Jingchun had no choice but to down his glass of watermelon juice.

"Uncle, have more food."

"Don’t worry, Uncle can handle his alcohol."

Refilling the watermelon juice, Mo Jingchun mused about how profitable this hotel must be, selling a pot of watermelon juice for 88.

You’d think they’re robbing you, yet they politely give you a pot of watermelon juice.

"Xiaochun, you don’t look so great lately."

As soon as Auntie said this, everyone nodded.

Everyone noticed, and Mo Jingchun helplessly nodded in acknowledgment, "I’ve been working on a big project in the lab recently, getting a bit of a headache."

"It should be better next month."

"Also, I’ve been exercising lately, so it’s not a big deal."

Zhou Xing, holding a glass of red wine, sighed, not sure if he should advise.

"Look, you need to pace yourself, research is important, but your health is more important; your health is the foundation of your career."

"Research can take time; it’s okay to take a bit longer."

Having someone care is a good thing, and Mo Jingchun was glad.

"Don’t worry, Uncle, I’ll be careful."

After speaking, Mo Jingchun held Li Xuanyu’s hand, giving her an assuring look.

"As long as you have it all planned, your uncle here’s a rough old man, didn’t study much, won’t blindly advise you."

"Oh, by the way."

"When are you two planning to get married?"

"This is something Uncle needs to say, even though your parents are gone, if you’re marrying a girl, the formalities must be observed all the same."

"We can’t give people anything to talk about."

Mo Jingchun and Li Xuanyu exchanged glances, at a loss.

They had already guessed they couldn’t avoid this topic once seated at the table, and unsurprisingly, here it was.

"Uncle, I’m not in a rush, why are you?"

At this moment, Candy suddenly raised her hand and shouted, "I know, I know."

Mo Jingchun quickly shot his sister a glare, "What do you know, just drink your watermelon juice."

Candy slurped a sip of her watermelon juice, grinned, and said, "Uncle wants to hold Brother’s little baby."

"A cute little baby."

Zhou Yaling, busy with her shrimp, burst into laughter because of Candy’s comment.

"Hahaha~ Candy, how about sister tests you?"

Upon hearing, Candy tossed her head, "Sis, ask away, Guoguo knows everything from astronomy to geography."

"Oh? That’s awesome. Let me ask you, if Brother has a baby, what would you be to the baby?"

"Hehe, Guoguo can’t get stumped by this. Guoguo memorized the family tree song."

"Brother’s baby would call Guoguo ’Aunt’."

This elicited even greater laughter from Zhou Yaling.

"Such a tiny aunt, that’s a first."

"Humph, and what would Brother’s baby call Sister?"

Hmm? Zhou Yaling’s brain instantly froze.

The little one saw that her sister couldn’t answer for a long time, then burst out laughing, "Sis, you’re so silly! I’m Aunt, so you must be the Little Cousin Aunty~"

Sitting across with a wine glass, Zhou Xing found it unbearable to look at his own daughter.

See, this is what you call a gap, not even as sharp as a kindergartener.

Digging your own hole and jumping in.

Just when Candy was about to say more, Mo Jingchun reached over to cover her ever-talking mouth.

"Are you full?"

"No, not yet?"

"Then why isn’t eating enough to quiet you down?" Mo Jingchun glared at her.

Candy pouted and focused on eating.

Humph, I’ll fill up first, then see what Brother can say.

As she ate, Candy suddenly realized something was off.

What if I’m too full to have cake later?

Instantly, Candy became more mindful.

Made up her mind to eat one less chicken leg and save room for delicious cake later.

After dinner, with Candy’s eager gaze, the cake was brought out.

Lighting the candles, Mo Jingchun winked at his sister.

"Sing the birthday song?"

Candy paused for a moment, her attention having been completely on the cake, forgetting about this part.

"Ah right right, the birthday song."