While complaining, Lu Chuanbai served rice for Xu Qingqing and put the sweet and sour spare ribs, her favorite dish, into her bowl.
Xu Qingqing washed her hands, then leaned over to Lu Chuanbai with a big smile and gave him a kiss on the cheek. The more she looked at Lu Chuanbai, the more pleasing he seemed.
In the past, she always thought Lu Chuanbai was too clingy. But now, she realized that being clingy had its advantages. He was definitely better than Mrs. Sun's bastard husband.
"Thank you, hubby."
Xu Qingqing sat down happily and took the bowl of rice Lu Chuanbai had served for her with both hands.
Hearing Xu Qingqing call him hubby, Lu Chuanbai felt extremely comfortable. His heart tingled as if it had been electrocuted. All his thoughts of complaining vanished instantly.
During the meal, Xu An'an mentioned that Grandpa Lu was going to take her and Xu Yiyi to the country fair, and she warmly invited Lu Chuanbai and Xu Qingqing.
"Dad, Mom, let's go to the fair this afternoon. Grandpa said the fair is really lively. There are all kinds of delicious food and fun things."
This was the first Chinese New Year for Xu Yiyi and Xu An'an in China. Xu Qingqing also hoped they could fully experience the New Year atmosphere in China. Biting her chopsticks, she looked at Lu Chuanbai.
"Lu Chuanbai, let's go to the fair with the kids. We can also buy some New Year goods by the way."
Lu Chuanbai nodded in agreement. "Sure. Work at the company has been light recently since the New Year is approaching. I can spend more time with you guys."
Xu Qingqing nodded with a smile and quickly stuffed rice into her mouth.
When Grandpa Lu heard that Lu Chuanbai and Xu Qingqing were going to the fair with them, he was even happier. He specially drove a long - wheelbase SUV to pick up the whole family.
Lu Fenglin also came along. He sat near the door and opened it for Lu Chuanbai.
"Are you going to the fair too?" Lu Chuanbai asked casually.
Grandpa Lu smiled and said, "He was feeling bored alone in the hospital, so I brought him out for a stroll."
The reason why Lu Fenglin was in the hospital was self - evident.
He must be taking care of his step - mother, who had become a vegetable.
Hearing Grandpa Lu's words, Lu Fenglin looked up at Lu Chuanbai.
Seeing that Lu Chuanbai's expression was normal, he let out a slight sigh of relief. But in his heart, he despised himself for caring so much about Lu Chuanbai's feelings.
Lu Chuanbai was actually relieved. Since his step - mother had become a vegetable, he would no longer hold her accountable.
His step - mother had better wish she could lie in bed for the rest of her life. Otherwise, when she woke up, she would still have to face legal judgment.
Grandpa Lu had already memorized clearly where and when the country fairs were held in the city when he retired. He talked to the two kids and shared with them the opening times of the stalls at the fair.
"Grandpa saw some people selling little goldfish on the street last time. How about buying you some goldfish?"
"Okay, I want goldfish!" Xu Yiyi nodded and cheered.
Xu An'an leaned over the back of the driver's seat and asked Grandpa Lu, "Are there any little rabbits at the fair? I want to raise a little rabbit!"
"I'm not sure about that, dear. Let's check when we get to the fair."
Grandpa Lu was a bit uncertain, but he didn't want to disappoint Xu An'an. He added with a smile,
"If there aren't any at the fair, Grandpa will buy you a little rabbit from the pet store."
Xu An'an was an understanding child. She smiled and said, "If there aren't any at the fair, it's okay. I can buy goldfish instead."
Lu Chuanbai picked up the standing Xu An'an and sighed to Xu Qingqing about Grandpa Lu's doting on his grandchildren.
"He's so kind and gentle to his grandchildren. But when Lu Fenglin and I were kids, we didn't have such good treatment. All we did was study and go to cram schools all day long."
Hearing Lu Chuanbai's words, Lu Fenglin also felt extremely depressed. He sighed and looked glum.
"I was even more miserable, okay? I didn't come to the Lu family until later. I never had any interest classes when I was a kid."
"And Dad forced me to attend all kinds of training and always compared me with you."
Thinking about it, Lu Fenglin felt that his childhood was gray and not happy at all.
He could never outperform Lu Chuanbai, which was also the main reason he disliked Lu Chuanbai.
Lu Chuanbai heard the resentment in Lu Fenglin's tone and felt that he was the most unlucky scapegoat. He shifted the blame to Grandpa Lu.
"This has nothing to do with me. It was all Dad's arrangement. If you want to blame someone, you should blame Dad."
Hearing Lu Chuanbai and Lu Fenglin's complaints, Grandpa Lu in the driver's seat felt a bit sorry for them. He sighed helplessly.
"I had no choice. Every child in our Lu family has to go through elite training. I couldn't make an exception for you guys."
Hearing this, Lu Chuanbai gave a mischievous smile and said bluntly,
"In that case, I'll sign Yiyi and An'an up for interest classes tomorrow. Dance, piano, fencing, equestrian, I'll arrange them all."
Hearing that Lu Chuanbai was going to arrange so many interest classes for the two kids who had just started kindergarten, Grandpa Lu immediately got unhappy and tried to stop him.
"They're still too young. Let's talk about it later..."
The two kids, who thought they were going to be forced into interest classes, cheered again when they heard Grandpa Lu's words.
"Thank you, Grandpa. You're the best!"
Xu An'an happily jumped out of Lu Chuanbai's arms and whispered her thanks in Grandpa Lu's ear.
"Thank you, Grandpa. I don't want to go to interest classes now." Xu Yiyi also shook his head.
Grandpa Lu was even happier hearing the kids' words.
The two kids had to go to kindergarten during the day and go home to sleep at night. The time they spent with him was already limited. How could he bear to send them to study?
Hearing this, Lu Chuanbai pursed his lips and looked at Lu Fenglin. "I told you Dad is biased. He's so good to his grandchildren."
Lu Fenglin nodded in agreement.
Grandpa Lu was speechless.
Grandpa Lu drove skillfully to the biggest country fair. Both sides of the fair were already lined with all kinds of stalls.
There were stalls selling New Year pictures, couplets, and paper - cut window decorations. There were also stalls selling dried fruits and candies. There were countless food stalls on both sides of the road, one after another, filled with noisy crowds.
There were also a lot of people at the fair. People were coming and going, and the place was bustling with noise.
It was the first time for Xu Yiyi and Xu An'an to see such a big fair. They couldn't wait for Lu Chuanbai to roll down the car window and leaned out to look.
Grandpa Lu found a parking space and parked the car. He called the two kids to get out and go to the fair.
The two kids got out of the car impatiently. Xu Qingqing's eyes also sparkled with curiosity as she looked around.
She hadn't been to a country fair for many years, and she couldn't wait.
Lu Chuanbai told the two kids to follow Grandpa Lu and Lu Fenglin. He told them to hold their hands tightly and never run around.
Lu Fenglin directly put Xu An'an on his shoulders so that she could see the liveliness of the fair from all angles.
Grandpa Lu, who had been exercising all year round, was as strong as a young man. He imitated Lu Fenglin and put Xu Yiyi on his shoulders. The two kids laughed happily.
Seeing Lu Chuanbai holding Xu Qingqing's hand casually, Lu Fenglin asked, "Why don't you help Dad take care of the kids?"