Chapter 108: Chapter 104: Well, This Is Awkward!

Happy Beiqu Children’s Park, as the largest amusement park in the city, has long been a dreamlike place in the hearts of many children.

This place not only offers a variety of amusement facilities, providing children with a fairy-tale world full of fantasy and adventure, but also stimulates their endless imagination. Here, children can freely unleash their curiosity and desire for exploration, experiencing endless joy.

Therefore.

During holidays, this ocean of happiness is even more explosive.

Countless lively children, like wild horses released from reins, excitedly dart around freely in various places, their laughter echoing in every corner.

Parents follow closely behind, struggling to keep up with the joyful steps of their children, accompanying them to experience various amusement activities, enjoying the wonderful time spent together.

However.

Amidst this noisy and joyous “ocean,” there is a group of people who stand out particularly.

They are dressed in high-end fashion, forming a sharp contrast with this fun-filled environment, like a unique landscape.

This group of people is none other than Wen Xueqian, Liu Ruihan, and their housekeeper Jiang Cuiping.

Even though Wen Xueqian holds a VIP card, enjoying the privilege of special treatment, they do not fully participate in this ocean of happiness.

On the contrary.

They choose to observe in a manner akin to a spectator, watching the lively scene like a passing parade.

In fact, Wen Xueqian deeply wishes she could accompany Liu Ruihan to play to her heart’s content, yet Liu Ruihan is not in high spirits and seems uninterested in these amusement facilities.

As for the reason!

Wen Xueqian knows a thing or two.

This is related to the child’s father’s broken promise, not being there for his child, and she understands well that Liu Ruihan longs for her father’s companionship and love, rather than a substitute from her stepmother…

This leaves her feeling helpless and anxious.

Having no choice, she tries to recommend other amusement facilities in the park to Liu Ruihan, attempting to pique her interest: “Hanhan, look, the Ferris wheel is really fun, how about I play with you?”

Liu Ruihan silently shook her head and said nothing.

Unwilling to give up, Wen Xueqian gently suggests again: “If you don’t want me to accompany you, how about Grandma Jiang accompany you to play?”

Jiang Cuiping also chimes in, “Yes, Hanhan, Grandma Jiang will play with you.”

Liu Ruihan gently shook her head once more, still remaining silent.

Ah, this child…

Jiang Cuiping sighs helplessly in her heart, feeling that although Liu Ruihan is young, her thoughts are truly difficult to fathom.

At home, she speaks very little, often answering in short sentences, sometimes spending an entire day without saying a word, quietly sitting alone by the window reading illustrated books.

Sometimes Jiang Cuiping thinks, a child like Liu Ruihan from a wealthy family should be very happy!

After all, her food, clothing, housing, and transportation are all taken care of by someone, with great attention to detail in all aspects, and most importantly, her family has endless money.

The kindergarten she attends is also funded by her dad, and the teachers and principal there favor her, treating her like a little ancestor, fearing to offend her.

Worried she might feel lonely, the kindergarten specially arranged for obedient and well-behaved children to play with her, learn and grow together, becoming even more excellent.

In the eyes of outsiders, Liu Ruihan, growing up with a silver spoon, truly seems happy.

Yet, it is hard to say if all this is what Liu Ruihan truly desires.

While she possesses everything enviable, whether she is genuinely happy or satisfied with such a life is known only by herself.

After all, sometimes material abundance cannot completely fill the void and loneliness of the soul, and true happiness often stems from inner satisfaction and close relationships with loved ones.

This last point is precisely what Liu Ruihan is lacking yet deeply yearning for.

Rejected, Wen Xueqian does not get angry and still smiles while suggesting, “How about we go to play on the pirate ship? Or go for a spin on the big hammer? Or how about playing bumper cars?”

But ultimately, the outcome is the same; her only response… is Liu Ruihan’s shake of the head.

However, Wen Xueqian joyfully discovers…

At this moment, Liu Ruihan’s gaze is attracted by the carousel not far away, staring without blinking.

This amusement project had been previously suggested by Wen Xueqian, asking her to ride the carousel, but Liu Ruihan reacted with some resistance and just wouldn’t go.

But now, her gaze remains fixed on the carousel, showing a subtle, unnoticeable envy toward other children playing.

This prompts Wen Xueqian to reflect deeply: Is Liu Ruihan reluctant to try these amusement projects because of shyness or discomfort with strangers?

For a moment, a thought flashes through Wen Xueqian’s mind: Should she rent out the entire amusement park, allowing Liu Ruihan to play freely?

But soon, she realizes that such an idea is not proper.

Liu Ruihan needs not just the freedom to play alone, but also love and companionship.

Moreover, renting out the entire amusement park is unrealistic at present.

It’s impossible to chase away all other visitors, right?

That would provoke public anger!

Seeing Liu Ruihan still staring in the direction of the carousel without seeming inclined to leave, Wen Xueqian bends down and asks gently, “Hanhan, do you want to ride the carousel?”

Liu Ruihan slightly shakes her head.

“Then shall we check out other amusement projects?”

Liu Ruihan continues to shake her head.

“Then…how about we sit here for a while and watch other kids play?”

Liu Ruihan nodded in agreement.

Seeing this, Wen Xueqian held her little hand and sat down on the bench nearby, taking out snacks for her to eat. But she didn’t eat much, just kept staring in the direction of the carousel.

Actually.

What attracted Liu Ruihan was not the carousel itself but the twin sisters happily striking various poses for photos on the carousel, along with their father who was focused on taking their pictures.

Standing outside the fence, Huang Jun smiled and shouted at his daughters as the carousel carrying them returned to the starting point, “Qingqing, Weiwei, look over here at Dad, say cheese!”

“Cheese!” Qingqing and Weiwei joyfully responded on the carousel, their faces beaming with bright smiles, playfully making the classic V-sign with their hands.

With a “click”, this beautiful moment was captured forever.

“OK! Very good!”

Huang Jun nodded in satisfaction, looking at the photos he had just taken.

In the photos, Qingqing and Weiwei looked like adorable little sprites, sitting on the exquisite coach, with radiant smiles on their faces, appearing very mischievous and cute.

As the carousel slowly came to a stop, the staff nearby were directing the children to leave through the designated exit.

Due to the narrow exit, the line moved rather slowly.

Some impatient kids wanted to find a shortcut, and so they approached their parents who were leaning against the fence, hoping to be lifted directly over it.

Unfortunately…

The fence was relatively high, and many fathers found it difficult to reach their children. Even if they managed to do so, they often lacked the strength to lift them up.

Quite awkward indeed!

Weiwei, however, found it very fun!

She also wanted to go out this way.

So…

She pulled Qingqing’s hand and together they walked to Huang Jun at the fence, looking up with an innocent face, sweetly saying, “Daddy, hug!”

Saying this, she also stretched out her arms.

Although this behavior seemed a bit uncivilized in a public place, faced with Weiwei’s eyes full of anticipation, Huang Jun willingly complied.

“Alright, Daddy will hug!”

He easily bent down and securely lifted Weiwei up.

For him, this action was effortless and appeared rather suave.

Looking at the cheerful Weiwei in his arms, he couldn’t help but remark, “Look at our little treasure Weiwei, truly a child who takes the road less traveled. But next time, let’s exit properly through the exit, okay?”

“Okay!”

Weiwei responded joyfully, her laughter ringing out like silver bells.

Then she suddenly remembered and said, “Daddy, quickly put me down, Sister is still inside!”

“Okay!” Huang Jun gently put her down, and then swiftly bent down again to lift Qingqing out from the fence.

This moment.

Attracted the envious glances of other children.

Because most parents couldn’t lift their kids over the fence as effortlessly as Huang Jun did.

Some parents had to work together to haul their kids up, while some fathers simply grabbed their kids by the collar and lifted them up, making the kids look quite awkward mid-air, making them feel like not being lifted at all would be better!

All the children longed to appear in front of everyone as coolly as Qingqing and Weiwei.

Huang Jun did not expect that his simple action would stir up envy among the surrounding children and subtly urge the parents to compete.

Watching Huang Jun’s close interaction with his wife and daughters, Liu Ruihan’s eyes also showed a faint hint of envy and a unique sparkle.

As it was nearing noon, Huang Jun noticed a slight sheen of sweat on Qingqing and Weiwei’s faces. He gently wiped away their sweat and kindly suggested, “Qingqing, Weiwei, are you feeling hungry in your little tummies? Would you like something to eat to restore your strength before continuing to play?”

“Yes, yes!” Qingqing and Weiwei responded gleefully.

Huang Jun led the two little treasures to sit beside Wen Xueqian on the rest bench.

He took out a large insulated food container and a thermos from his backpack, and the lunch and hot drinks inside were still warm.

Opening the lid, all kinds of delicacies were ready: egg sandwiches, seaweed rolls, little pig rice balls, lemon chicken wings, milk, and fresh fruits like watermelon, apples, bananas, etc.

These were specially prepared by Huang Jun after breakfast.

After all, the food in the park is both expensive and not tasty!

When the entire lunch box was arranged, it formed the shape of a flower, with each “petal” containing delicious food.

“So beautiful…”

Weiwei, in a very unladylike manner, lay on the bench, twisting her little head to admire the food in the lunch box. Just looking at it caused her mouth to water as she shouted, “I want to eat, I want to eat!”

This shout made the surrounding parents unable to resist looking over…

And they were all amazed by the exquisite lunch!

Even Wen Xueqian, who had seen countless gourmet foods, was shocked by the delicacy of this lunch.

Liu Ruihan was no exception!

Her little mouth involuntarily opened slightly.

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