Chapter 998: Someone Who Was Very Short Since Childhood

The four of them, along with the three little ones, went out together.

Along the way, Cai Xiaotang was a bit dazed, still immersed in the last sentence someone had said before they left, as if her whole being were soaked in a honey pot.

It wasn't until they arrived at the largest square in the city center that she was stunned by the sea of people before her.

"This... isn't there too many people?"

Seeing that the best spots had basically all been taken, Cai Xiaotang couldn't help but feel a little regretful.

"It can't be helped, who told us to come so late? But you can still see from here, or, would you like to go watch from over there?"

Li Xiao said, reaching out to point at a building not far away.

If she wanted to, with just one phone call from him or Li Beijue, the group could go up.

Hearing this, Cai Xiaotang hurriedly shook her head.

"What's the point of going up? Of course it's more fun with more people, let's just stay here!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Jiang Baobao chimed in from the side: "That's right, let's just stay here. I haven't felt such a lively atmosphere in a long time."

Li Beijue was still worried that there were too many people here and that someone might accidentally bump into Jiang Baobao, but hearing this, he had to swallow the words on the tip of his tongue and silently exchanged a look with Li Xiao that they both understood.

Then, after waiting for another few minutes, they heard a "whoosh" sound!

A huge golden firework instantly exploded in the distant sky!

"Wow! Mommy! It's starting!"

Mobai and Yanbao immediately jumped up in excitement, and Tiantian also hurriedly tilted her little head, looking up at the sky with all her might.

But unfortunately, the three of them were "limited" in height, and could only see the edges of the fireworks.

The next second—

The three little ones were all picked up at once.

Cai Xiaotang held Mobai in her arms.

Li Xiao let Yanbao sit on his shoulders.

Li Beijue simply let Tiantian ride on his neck!

"Haha! So high! Thank you, Third Great-Uncle!"

"Thank you, Godmother!"

"Thank you, Daddy!"

The three little ones spoke up to thank them together, and now they could finally enjoy the fireworks properly.

"Bang!"

The fireworks exploded one after another in the sky, leaving behind colorful, fine, scattered light.

The three little ones watched with great interest, excitedly discussing whether the next firework would be better looking than the last one.

Looking at the scene before her, Jiang Baobao felt a satisfaction she had never felt before.

It's so good...

The day she returned from abroad, she never imagined there would be a scene like this.

The image of Li Beijue scolding Tiantian seemed to still be before her eyes, but now, that little girl who hadn't played the "horse riding" game with him was also being well cared for by him, carried on his back like a little princess, making up for the regret of the past.

And Xiao Tang... has finally found her own happiness too.

This time next year...

The little one in her belly should have been by her side for a while by then.

Jiang Baobao let out a long sigh in her heart; even though it was such a lively moment, she didn't know why she suddenly felt a bit sentimental, and even wanted to shed some tears.

Just at this moment—

Her shoulder was suddenly enveloped by a familiar warmth, and her head was pressed by someone, "forcibly" leaning against a broad shoulder.

Jiang Baobao was slightly stunned, and subconsciously looked up, only to bump into Li Beijue's gaze, which carried a smile.

It seemed there was no need to say anything more.

Everything was understood without words.

The fireworks lasted for a full hour.

As the last huge firework ended, the crowd that had been surrounding them dispersed in twos and threes.

Cai Xiaotang put down the little one in her arms and teased intentionally: "Mobai! Have you gotten fat recently! Godmother is almost unable to carry you anymore!"

"I have not! I've grown taller!"

Mobai immediately pouted his little mouth to refute, and while saying this, he also tried hard to jump up.

Yanbao, who was to the side, also pouted his little mouth upon hearing this, and said with some regret: "Godmother, Mobai has grown taller, why am I not growing..."

Cai Xiaotang paused upon hearing this, and only then did she notice that Mobai did indeed seem a little taller than Yanbao; the two little ones already looked exactly the same, and if they were dressed the same, it would probably be hard for outsiders to tell them apart for a moment.

But now, one could see some difference in their heights.

It was likely because he had been weak and sickly in the past that he hadn't grown as fast as Mobai.

Cai Xiaotang's mind stirred, and she hurriedly comforted him: "It doesn't matter, you're still young, growing taller isn't something to rush, you will definitely grow taller."

"Really?"

Yanbao still had a slightly skeptical little look on his face.

Cai Xiaotang immediately nodded, then simply pointed directly at Li Xiao: "Look at your Third Great-Uncle! He's very tall now, right! But Godmother heard that he was especially short when he was little! He only started growing taller after he got older!"

Li Xiao: "..."

When was he ever especially short since he was little?

It was clear that he had been the tallest among his peers from childhood to adulthood, okay!

Cai Xiaotang winked at Li Xiao, signaling him to cooperate.

Seeing this, how could Li Xiao dare not comply? He immediately chimed in: "That's right, I was especially short when I was little; when I was the same age as Yanbao, I wasn't even as tall as Yanbao..."

"That's right!"

Cai Xiaotang nodded in satisfaction, hurriedly rubbed Yanbao's little head, and continued to comfort him: "So Yanbao doesn't need to worry; you will definitely grow up to be as tall as your daddy!"

"Yes, it's still early!"

Jiang Baobao also looked at Yanbao with a smile, and as the group talked, they turned around and headed back in the direction they had come from.

But they hadn't walked two steps when they saw a familiar shadow ahead!

Jiang Baobao's footsteps paused, and she subconsciously tugged at Cai Xiaotang beside her.

"Xiao Tang, look at that person in front... does she look like Xinaijie?"

"Hm? Where?"

Hearing this, Cai Xiaotang immediately looked in the direction Jiang Baobao was pointing.

Then, sure enough, she saw a woman standing not far ahead, seemingly saying something to the man beside her; it really seemed to be Liu Xin'ai.

Cai Xiaotang and Jiang Baobao exchanged a glance, both of their expressions showing some hesitation.

Just as they were thinking about it, they saw the person in front turn her head slightly, revealing a bit of her profile.

It really was Liu Xin'ai!

Jiang Baobao's eyes lit up, and she wanted to say hello, but she hesitated for a moment just as the words were about to leave her mouth.

Immediately after, she heard Cai Xiaotang beside her already shouting loudly: "Xinaijie!!!"

This shout successfully made Liu Xin'ai in front and Qin Yiyan beside her both turn their heads to look over.

Jiang Baobao felt a bit helpless for a moment, and meeting Liu Xin'ai's surprised gaze, she hurriedly smiled.

Cai Xiaotang, however, had already walked over in a few quick steps and greeted her enthusiastically: "Happy New Year, Xinaijie! Are you here to watch the fireworks too?"

"Mm, Happy New Year, Xiao Tang."

Liu Xin'ai replied with a smile, still appearing as gentle and quiet as ever, though her complexion looked inexplicably pale, and she didn't seem to be in very good health.

The next second—

"Miss Cai, Happy New Year. I often hear Xin'ai mention you."

Qin Yiyan extended his hand toward Cai Xiaotang with refined courtesy.