Chapter 2277: Turns Out They Are Couple Items

A flash of displeasure crossed Chu Tiankuo's lowered eyes.

But it vanished quickly.

Then he replied respectfully, "It is just a bit of a mental burden."

"A mental burden—that is a sign of cowardice. With you like this, how can I feel at ease handing the family business over to you?"

Seeing his father doubting his ability, Chu Tiankuo grew anxious.

He hurriedly promised, "I will overcome it!"

"Whether you can overcome it or not is not for your mouth to say; it depends on your performance later. But you must remember what I said: do not have any more conflicts with the Li Family!"

Chu Tiankuo was very unwilling.

But he dared not resist.

After struggling for a moment, Chu Tiankuo still lowered his head and said very obediently, "I know. Then, about the matter of expanding the business..."

"When the time is right, it will naturally be arranged for you. You do not need to think too much right now; just do what you are supposed to do."

"Yes."

"I do not care what grudges you had with the Li Family before; from now on, keep your mind in check for me."

"... Yes."

Father Chu gave Chu Tiankuo one more warning look before leaving his presence.

Upon walking into the garden, Father Chu gave instructions to someone standing in the shadows: "Keep an eye on Tiankuo. If he does anything else out of line, report it to me immediately."

"Understood."

After Father Chu finished speaking, he got into his car and left.

The butler then walked out of the shadows and into the living room of the villa.

But as soon as he walked in, he saw Chu Tiankuo staring at him with an unfriendly expression.

That sinister gaze made the butler's body tremble.

He then hurriedly lowered his head.

"What did my father just say to you?!"

"The master told me to keep an eye on you."

The butler did not hide anything at all, saying exactly what happened.

But Chu Tiankuo's expression was not very pleasant.

With his father gone, he returned to his moody self, squinting his eyes as he asked the butler, "Then what should you do?"

"Only say what you want the master to know."

"Not bad. You had better do as you say, otherwise..."

Chu Tiankuo placed the golf club in his hand into his palm, tapping it lightly.

The rising and falling cold light made the butler's heart tighten.

He lowered his head even further and replied respectfully, "Please rest assured, I am only loyal to you alone."

"Heh, it had better be that way, otherwise not only will you be out of luck, but your family won't be able to escape either!"

After delivering a warning, Chu Tiankuo left with a gloomy expression.

Once he had walked far away, the butler finally raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead.

Every time he saw this pair of father and son, the butler felt as if he were not going to see the next day's sun.

It was truly tormenting.

Fortunately, days like this were coming to an end...

The weekend was a bright, sunny day.

The amusement park was packed with people.

Everyone who came here to play had a happy smile on their face.

Ling Xiaoxiao arrived at the amusement park earlier than the agreed-upon time.

As soon as she arrived, she was infected by the atmosphere there.

Her mood was exceptionally relaxed.

Just as she was looking around, a loud speaker sound suddenly came from behind her:

"Limited discount, all items, buy one get one free!"

Buy one get one free?

Ling Xiaoxiao was immediately attracted.

She followed the sound to a stall, staring at the merchandise while asking, "Is everything buy one get one free?"

"That's right, the promotion is only for today; it's your lucky day if you run into it!"

This stall sold accessories.

The designs were exquisite and cute.

Ling Xiaoxiao thought for a moment and picked out four cartoon headbands.

Among them were two, Mickey and Minnie.

Ling Xiaoxiao had a deeper meaning in choosing these two.

After paying, she stared at the two headbands and smiled.

At this moment...

"What are you giggling about by yourself?"

Ling Xiaoxiao first heard a crisp, pleasant voice, and then felt someone patting her shoulder.

Turning her head to look over, she saw Li Moning's smiling face.

Ling Xiaoxiao looked Li Moning up and down and praised, "This cheongsam suits you so well; it's a bit more lively than the last one."

"Hehe, I quite like it too."

"I've noticed you've really liked wearing cheongsams lately."

That was indeed the case.

Ever since Qingkong had complimented Li Moning, her preference had shifted toward cheongsams.

Perhaps when she met with Qingkong in a moment, she would receive another wave of praise.

Thinking this in her heart, the smile at the corners of Li Moning's mouth became a bit more shy.

Ling Xiaoxiao caught sight of Jiang Motian behind Li Moning and immediately greeted her, "Hello, big sister!"

Ling Xiaoxiao had come to the house to find Li Moning before and had also met Jiang Motian, so Jiang Motian and Ling Xiaoxiao were relatively familiar with each other.

She smiled and said kindly, "Hello."

"By the way, I bought a few headbands; let's wear them when we go inside to play!"

As Ling Xiaoxiao spoke, she took the cartoon headbands out of the bag.

Li Moning took a fancy to the Donald Duck one at a glance and reached out to grab it.

But Ling Xiaoxiao flicked her arm and dodged it.

She even insisted on putting the Minnie Mouse headband on Li Moning's head and said, "This one suits you better."

Fine, this one is not bad either.

Li Moning put on the headband and took out her phone to use as a mirror.

Just as she was admiring herself, someone walked steadily up behind her.

"Sorry to have kept you waiting."

Li Moning hurriedly turned around and said with a beaming smile, "No, we just arrived too."

Ling Xiaoxiao tilted her head, waved at Qingkong, and greeted him, "Hello, Teacher Qingkong!"

"You don't need to call me Teacher when we're outside; just call me by my name."

"Whatever you say, we'll call you that. We have one headband for each of us, and this one is yours!"

Looking at the cartoon headband Ling Xiaoxiao was handing over, Qingkong was very resistant: "Uh, do I really have to wear it?"

"You must wear it!"

"Well... alright then."

Qingkong had long since passed the age for wearing cartoon headbands.

But since they had come together, he didn't want to be the odd one out.

He could only take the headband and put it on.

Once Qingkong put it on like that, Li Moning realized that the two of them had a matching couple's set!

Instantly, she felt wonderful inside.

Jiang Motian, however, could not smile.

So Ling Xiaoxiao was actually an assistant!

And this assistant was especially dedicated.

Once they entered the amusement park, she kept pestering Jiang Motian so she could create opportunities for Li Moning and Qingkong to interact.

Jiang Motian was somewhat speechless.

She looked helplessly at the excited Ling Xiaoxiao beside her and opened her mouth: "You..."

"What's wrong, big sister?"

"... Do you want to eat ice cream?"

Jiang Motian actually wanted to find out about Li Moning's little secrets from Ling Xiaoxiao.

But she was worried that Li Moning would find out, which would cause a rift between the two sisters, so she changed her words.

Ling Xiaoxiao didn't suspect anything; instead, she pointed ahead with a grin: "Okay, I see a dessert stand right ahead, I'll go buy some cones!"

"Let's go together; you can't carry four by yourself."

"That works too!"

The two of them asked Li Moning and Qingkong what flavors they wanted, then went to the dessert stand to queue.

While queuing, Ling Xiaoxiao would look back from time to time.

Then she would reveal an auntie-like smile.

Jiang Motian finally couldn't help it and tentatively said, "I really envy you all, so carefree."

Ling Xiaoxiao had no defenses and directly spoke her inner feelings: "Oh my, how could it be possible to be truly carefree."