Xu Qingqing quickly waved her hand. "You're overpraising me. I only have some insignificant skills. I don't deserve such a high status."
Seeing this, Yang Huai complimented, "Miss Xu is really modest."
"By the way, it'll be my elder brother's birthday in three days. Miss Xu must do me the honor of coming. I've already brought the invitation."
As he said this, Yang Huai took out the invitation. There was no name written on it. Obviously, Yang Huai hadn't planned to give it to Xu Qingqing before.
Xu Qingqing didn't expose Yang Huai's thoughts and accepted the invitation.
She had heard a bit about the legend of this Elder Yang. He was an extraordinary figure. He had built his fortune from scratch when he was young. It was tough back then, and he must have encountered countless open and hidden dangers.
"I'll go," Xu Qingqing replied.
Seeing that she had agreed, Yang Huai didn't stay any longer. He happily took the painting and left. Apparently, he was going to his elder brother's place.
Lu Qi waved his hand grandly. "Let's go. I'll treat everyone to dinner!"
Xu Qingqing looked a bit embarrassed. "I'd better not go. I have to take care of the two kids. I haven't accompanied them for a long time."
"Hey, just bring the two kids. And I also need to settle your payment."
At the mention of money, Xu Qingqing perked up. Although she wasn't short of money, who would dislike having more?
The two kids had fallen asleep during the waiting process. When they woke up, they immediately rushed towards Xu Qingqing.
Xu An'an hugged her left leg. "Mommy! You've succeeded. Congratulations, Mommy!"
Xu Yiyi hugged her right leg. "I knew Mommy would definitely make it. Mommy is so amazing!"
Xu Qingqing smiled with her eyes narrowing. It seemed that all the tiredness of the past few days was worth it.
"Mommy has restored an ancient painting. It's a very fulfilling thing. An'an and Yiyi will be proud of Mommy, right?" Xu Qingqing coaxed the two kids.
Xu An'an waved her small fist. "Of course. Mommy is so amazing. Uncle told us before that Mommy is reviving the ancient artifacts, giving birth to new lives. It's a very great thing."
Xu Qingqing twitched the corner of her mouth. Her elder brother was really good at coaxing kids.
Xu Yiyi took over the conversation, as if showing off that she had listened attentively. "Uncle also said that we should learn from the past and understand the wisdom of the ancients from the ancient cultural relics."
"Now there are fewer and fewer workers like Mommy. They're as rare as pandas. We two should protect Mommy well."
"Uncle also said that if we're interested, he'll teach us."
Xu Qingqing stroked the two kids' heads. "So do you want to learn?"
Although this was their family's inheritance, if the two kids weren't really interested, she would find an heir at that time. She would never force them to do things they didn't like.
Xu An'an nodded heavily, her eyes shining. "Of course I like it."
"I'll feel very happy if I can do the same thing as Mommy."
Xu Yiyi pouted and muttered in a low voice. "Humph, Sister always knows how to say nice things. No wonder Mommy likes you so much."
Xu Qingqing stroked his head. "What silly things are you saying? Mommy likes both of you."
Seeing the three of them being so intimate, Lu Chuanbai always subconsciously wanted to join this atmosphere. He coughed lightly. "An'an, Yiyi, Uncle Lu Qi is treating us to dinner today. You can order whatever you like. Uncle Lu Qi will pay."
Lu Qi had spent a lot of time with the two kids in the past two days and had already grown very fond of them. Immediately, he picked up Xu An'an. "What would An'an like to eat?"
Seeing this, Xu Yiyi also waved at Lu Chuanbai. "Yiyi wants a hug too."
Lu Chuanbai:... He actually wanted to hug An'an too.
Resignedly, he picked up Xu Yiyi, but his expression didn't show it.
Lu Qi looked at Lu Chuanbai curiously. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he would really have suspected if it was really Lu Chuanbai.
Before, he had always said that he hated kids and thought they were troublesome.
Now, the two kids both liked to be close to him. And the key was that he indulged the two kids especially. It was simply outrageous.
Everyone was excitedly preparing to go for dinner. To save space, they decided to drive two cars directly.
Both kids wanted to get close to Lu Chuanbai, so Xu Qingqing had no choice but to sit in Lu Chuanbai's car.
The car slowly started. Lu Chuanbai glanced at the mother and the two kids in the back seat through the rear - view mirror. For a moment, he even thought that if this was his wife and kids, it would be great.
To prevent himself from having wild thoughts, he took the initiative to speak. "Miss Xu, the Yang family's banquet is not as simple as it seems. Celebrities from all over the place will come to congratulate on his birthday. This year happens to be Elder Yang's 66th birthday, so it will definitely be very grand."
"Giving birthday gifts to Elder Yang every year is a silent competition. Miss Xu can spend some time in advance thinking about what gift to give to Elder Yang."
It was only after he finished speaking that Lu Chuanbai realized when he had started to introduce these things to others on his own initiative. It was outrageous!
Xu Qingqing knew that he was doing it for her good, telling her these things in advance so that she could be prepared. At the moment, her heart was warm, and there was a faint smile on her face. "Thank you. I know. I'll definitely prepare well then."
Xu An'an leaned in Xu Qingqing's arms, and her eyes started to droop. She often wanted to sleep when in the car, especially when lying in her mother's arms, which made her feel more secure.
Xu Yiyi propped his chin with one hand, looking as if he was deep in thought.
The birthday banquet of Elder Yang. What would the old man like?
He raised his head, blinked his eyes, and looked at Xu Qingqing. "Mommy, I think Grandpa Yang will definitely like us very much. How about I draw a portrait of me and Sister and give it to Grandpa Yang?"
Looking at her son's innocent and serious expression, Xu Qingqing really couldn't say anything too harsh.
But... had anyone ever seen someone giving their own portrait as a birthday gift to an old man?
After a bit of thought, Xu Qingqing's words took a few twists. "Yiyi, think about it. That day is Grandpa Yang's birthday. If Yiyi draws a portrait of you and An'an, then everyone's attention will be on you and An'an. Won't that mean no one will pay attention to Grandpa Yang?"
Xu Yiyi nodded. "It seems to make sense."
"Does that mean I can draw a portrait of Grandpa Yang, Mommy?"
Xu Qingqing lowered her head slightly, feeling a bit helpless. Why were they so fixated on painting?
It was Lu Chuanbai in the front who spoke. "Yiyi and An'an are so cute. Grandpa Yang will be very happy if you go. Let your Mommy prepare the gift."
"I'll also help your Mommy."
Hearing this, Xu Yiyi felt relieved. He happily looked at Lu Chuanbai in the front. "Uncle Lu, you're so nice."
Then his little head turned to Xu Qingqing. "Mommy, can we find Uncle Lu to be our daddy?"