hazy figure stood before the glass door, which was covered in mist. Then, with a soft click, the door was slowly pulled open from inside.Wu Ling, hearing the sound of the door opening, subconsciously...The three of them, uncle and nephews, were drinking and chatting about childhood anecdotes, the atmosphere was warm and joyful.
With their laughter, time quickly flowed by.
It is the dead of night, when everything is silent.
While Hangzhou's daytime might be quiet, its night markets are bustling with activity, as lively and crowded as they are during the day.
Wu Ling's body, although modified by the system, was full of energy.
But because his daily routines have been very stable these days, and he is also in a relaxed state of mind.
So at this time, he yawned sleepily with a tired face, holding Wu Xia's arm in his hands, and his little head nodded against his shoulder, looking like he was about to fall asleep any moment.
And Wu Xie then deliberately leaned her body towards Wu Ling, so that he could lean more comfortably.
He moved his fingers slightly, gently patting Wu Ling's back. Though he kept talking to Wu San Province with his mouth.
But his eyes would often, gently, look at Wu Ling who was sleeping drowsily on his shoulder.
At this moment, a sudden ding sound of a WeChat notification rang out.
Wu San's drinking movements stopped abruptly, but although he had drunk a lot of alcohol, his eyes were still very clear and he showed no signs of intoxication.
He opened his phone screen, and after seeing the text message, his eyes narrowed slightly. He gave Wu Xie, who was also looking up at him, a meaningful glance.
Wu turned to face him, her brows furrowed, silently mouthing, "Location found"
Wu San Sheng nodded, a flash of ruthlessness in his eyes.
Suddenly, he narrowed his eyes, glancing at Wu Ling who was leaning against Wu Xie's shoulder. He said wordlessly:
"This time, you don't have to go. Just take a rest and spend some good time with Xiao Ling."
Wu Xie glanced down at Wu Ling, whose small face was flushed red as she lay her head on his shoulder, seemingly asleep.
He nodded slightly at Wu Sansheng and made a reassuring gesture.
"Okay, your uncle's group is very cunning. You and Panzi, be careful."
Wu San-sheng nodded. "Don't worry."
Their eyes met in the air, completing a simple and silent conversation.
This subtle action wouldn't draw anyone's attention.
But, there was one person who, by the reflection of the cup on the table, saw what the two were doing.
He narrowed his eyes, a flicker of thought passing through them. He didn't show it on his face, but he smacked his lips and stubbornly raised his little head from Wu Xie's back, yawning sleepily before mumbling:
"Uncle Three, I'm about to fall asleep. Why are you guys still chatting When are we going home"
Wu Sansheng switched off his phone and, seeing his distressed expression, smiled knowingly and said teasingly:
"I said, you little brat, at your young age, your energy is even less than mine You're already complaining about being tired"
Wu Ling, like a cat with no spirit, tightened her grip on Wu Xie's arm and rested her head on his shoulder.
Hearing this, he scoffed and replied in a weary voice:
"Uncle Three, how can we compare I'm still a child. It's when my body is growing that I'm most likely to be sleep-deprived."
"Haha."
Wu San Sheng heard this, raised an eyebrow: "You brat, you're 19 years old and still acting like a child"
"Hmm." Wu Ling closed her eyes, nodded, and yawned.
"Well, I'm still a young sprout striving to bloom here in my motherland."
"Little sprout, little sprout, you are so tender."
Wu Sansheng was amused by his statement. He looked at Wu Ling, who was nodding her head like a chick pecking at rice grains, her little head buried deep in thought. With a smile, he said:
"Alright, the three of us are almost done eating. You little rascal, don't sleep here! Get up and wake up a bit, then go home with your brother."
At this moment, Wu Xie also patted Wu Ling's back and said in a soft voice, "Little Ling, be obedient and don't sleep here. Otherwise, if you catch the wind, you'll easily get a chill."
"Sounds good."
Wu Ling yawned again, rubbing her eyes as she crawled down from Wu Xie's lap.
He looked at Wu San Province, who had lit a cigarette in front of him. Because he had just woken up from a nap, his nose sounded a little heavy as he asked, "Uncle Three, aren't you going back with us"
Wu Sanxing took a puff of smoke, slowly exhaled a plume of white mist, and shook his head:
"No, Third Uncle will go to the dock in a while to take a look at the shipment."
Uncle may be quite busy these two days and might not have time to meet. He may also not be able to reply to text messages promptly.
"Since you just came back from abroad, these days your brother has been taking good care of you and playing with you. But there are a lot of people here, so you need to stay close to your brother and don't run around, okay"
After saying this, Wu Sanshen looked into Wu Ling's eyes, a flash of worry passing through them. He said in a worried tone:
"Your phone has your second uncle and older brother's number, right If you ever get lost with your older brother, if you can't reach Uncle Three, remember to call them immediately."
Wu Ling saw that Wu Sanshen's eyes were filled with genuine concern for her.
Although he didn't drink any alcohol, his heart felt warm and fuzzy.
He sniffed his slightly sour nose, his voice a bit nasal: "Third Uncle, I'm not a child anymore. I won't throw it away."
> Better safe than sorry.
Wu San-sheng patted him on the head and said to him and Wu Xie beside him:
"Alright, it's getting late. You two little rascals better head back home now and remember to send me a message when you get there."
Wu nodded slightly, just about to speak.
At this time.
Suddenly, Wu Ling beside him flung his arms open. He grinned at Wu Sanshen and said:
"Uncle, would you like a hug before bed"
Wu San Province watched his actions, just like a roc spreading its wings, and muttered a curse with a smile.
"You little rascal, you're so grown up now and yet you still act like a baby!"
But, as he said that, his body honestly hugged Wu Ling, reaching out to pat him on the back: “Kid, follow your older brother well and don’t run around.”
Wu Ling pressed her head against his shoulder, unable to see his expression. She could only see him nod slowly and murmur:
"Okay, wherever my brother goes, I go. Besides the bathroom, I'll definitely be sticking by his side every step of the way."
"You little punk, always so quick with your tongue!"
Wu San Province patted the back of his head, grabbed his collar, and pulled him out from his arms.
He looked at Wu Xie in front of him, patted his shoulder, and pushed Wu Ling towards him.
“Alright, go home quickly. Xiaoxie, you take care of Xiao Ling, okay He's not feeling well and he gets lost easily. Don't let him wander around or he'll really get lost. He also has a sweet tooth, so don't let him eat too much, or else his stomach will ache all day.”
Wu Xie intercepted Wu Liang, nodded seriously at his third uncle, and said gently:
"Don't worry, Third Uncle. I'll make sure he doesn't run around. Let's head back first, and you should get some rest too."
"Hmm."
Wu San Sheng still has great confidence in his nephew's ability to handle things.
He held a cigarette in his mouth and nodded slowly: "Go back."
Wu Xiegang pulled Wu Ling forward for a few steps. Wu Ling suddenly turned his head and made a gesture to Wu Sanshen:
"Uncle Three, don't forget the snacks for my brother and me!"
A hint of a smile flashed across Wu Sansheng's eyes: "I understand, little punk. When I come back, I'll make sure you have plenty of snacks."
Wu Ling's eyes lit up, and she gave Wu Sansheng a thumbs-up. "Good job, Third Uncle, you're so bold! A promise is a promise, don't forget!"
"Well, alright then. Do you really think I'd lie to a kid like you "
"Hehehe."ckled softly.He smiled and shook his head, reaching out to pull Wu Ling's outstretched finger down, and said in a compromising tone:"Okay, okay, you win. Go to sleep.""Hee hee."Wu Ling opened her eyes...