Chapter 208: Chapter 208: Obedient Little Jia You
Lin Mubai did not laugh at him this time. Instead, he bent down to help him find the celery, took one stem, and removed the leaves. After he finished, he looked up with a smile at the little guy in front of him: "Have you learned?"
"Yes, I’ve got it."
"Alright, you give it a try."
"Okay, thank you, Uncle Lin."
"No need to be polite. Just be nicer to your mom in the future. She cares for you a lot. No matter what mistakes you make, as long as you bravely admit them, she will forgive you."
"I understand, Uncle Mu Bai. I’ll apologize to mom later during dinner. Later, could you get Uncle Lin’s phone number for me, Uncle Mu Bai?"
"Sure."
During the following time, the big and small in the room cooperated with extreme harmony. Little Jia You, during this short dinner preparation, used his clever brain to almost memorize all the condiments in the kitchen and the vegetables bought tonight. He had a sudden idea: "Uncle Mu Bai, can you teach me how to cook?"
Taking advantage of the break in cooking, Lin Mubai tilted his head to glance at the little guy next to him, who had a serious expression: "Why do you want to learn this?"
The little guy answered him without hesitation: "An Nan has no talent in the kitchen. If I learn, we won’t have to eat takeout anymore."
After hearing this, Lin Mubai shook his head helplessly and dismissed the idea: "Alright, you’re still young, not suitable for kitchen work for now. Wait until you grow a bit taller, then I can teach you. For now, I’ll handle it."
"Okay."
"Jiayou, pass me the black fungus from over there."
"Here you go, Uncle Mu Bai."
"Jiayou, the special-grade soy sauce for braising."
"Is it this one?"
"Yes, Jiayou, you’re very smart."
"Hehe."
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In this short cooperation time, Lin Mubai gained a deeper understanding of the little guy. His IQ is high, yet due to his age, in some aspects, he is just like other children, still enjoying adult praise.
When they worked together to finish preparing dinner, Lin Mubai took the spare moment to say to the little guy: "Go, call your mom out for dinner."
"Alright, I’ll go now."
"Knock, knock, knock."
There was no response for a long time in the room. A look of hesitation flashed across the little shadow’s face. Then he turned his head to look at the busy person in the kitchen. With a nod of encouragement from the other, he mustered up his courage, took a deep breath, and pushed the door open.
From a distance, Little Jia You saw the person sitting with their back to him on the balcony. He hesitated for a moment, then tiptoed forward without saying a word, just quietly standing beside.
After a moment, he gently reached out and tugged at the corner of the other’s clothes: "An Nan, please don’t be mad, okay? I know I was wrong. I’ve already asked Uncle Mu Bai for Uncle Xia’s number, and I’ll call him to apologize later."
These words instantly melted An Nan’s heart, even giving her the urge to cry. The next moment, she bent down and wrapped her arms tightly around him, whispering softly in his ear: "It’s okay. It’s okay."
By the door, Lin Mubai watched the two figures, big and small, leaning against each other inside the room. He did not step forward to disturb them, just stood there quietly watching, a serene and gentle smile playing at the corners of his mouth.
Everything seemed truly beautiful. He believed that tomorrow would be even better.