Chapter 358 - 358: Li Zexin, Can You Be Normal?

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Xiao Tianlin chuckled. “This child sure knows how to flatter people. Do you want to learn how to do it too? I can teach you?” he asked Li Zexin.

Xiao Yi was shocked to see his father being so kind and gentle toward Li Zexin. Was this really his father?

“Okay!” said Li Zexin. He walked over to Xiao Tianlin and took the rolling pin from his hand.

“Brother Li, let me borrow your rolling pin.” Xiao Tianlin showed Li Zexin how to roll out the dough slowly. He explained the steps as he demonstrated them.

Li Zexin understood what he said, but it was still difficult for him to get it right.

“Brother Xinxin, you should be quick. Everyone is waiting for a dumpling wrapper to put the fillings in,” said Li Zekai. He was taking a long time, but not one dumpling wrapper was ready.

Li Zexin glanced at the people eagerly waiting for the dumpling wrappers. “I think I will practice it some other time. I don’t want to keep everyone waiting.” “You are really eager to learn. That’s good,” said Xiao Tianlin with a kind smile.

Li Zexin couldn’t believe he was being praised for his efforts!

He looked at Li Yanchen as if to say, “See? You never praise me, but others do.”

Lin Wan had many questions. Her second stepson was a bad-tempered and foul-mouthed troublemaker. But now he was busy trying to flatter people and actually trying to help. His character didn’t fit the one she had read in the original book.

She was appalled. Could that troublemaker have a sweet side? That worried her. Lin Wan felt that she had an unhealthy obsession with problems. She preferred the cool and aloof stepson from before.

Li Yanchen was at a loss for words. Just a moment ago, his sons were praising him, but now they were looking up to someone else as a father figure.

[Xinxinzi, I suspect you’re trying to win over your godfather and godmother.]

[Teacher Xia and the Magician Xiao already love Xinxin a lot. He doesn’t need to win them over.]

[I just love watching Xinxin going around complimenting people. It’s so sweet.]

[Look at everyone. They’re all speechless. Xinxin is really bold.]

[I’m still looking at Mr. Li’s hands. Did he do a lot of farm work and house chores with such beautiful hands?]

[That’s not impossible. I mean… look at Lin Wan. She looks small and delicate, but she does live streams, makes desserts, and takes care of everyone. She’s tough. I feel like she can even lift a whole oven barehanded.] Xiao Yi shuddered. “Li Zexin, can you be normal for a while?”

“Alright.”

One steaming-hot batch of dumplings took whole three hours for everyone to make. When they finally ate them, they felt satisfied and happy.

Li Zexin wanted to compliment everyone once again on doing such a good job.

Xiao Yi knew what he was up to. He picked up a large dumpling and shoved it in Li Zexin’s mouth. “Here. Eat this, or it’ll be gone soon.”

Li Zexin looked surprised, but he chewed quickly.

[Hahaha… let Xinxin speak his mind. He clearly has something to say.]

[Let him speak. We want to hear it.]

Li Zexin ate and remained silent. The children really enjoyed the dumplings.

Everyone ate with relish.

After the meal, they broke into three groups and decided to take a walk around the village.

Lin Wan was pulled away by Li Meng.

“Wanwan, I watched your livestreams, and I really like your personality.” Lin Wan was somewhat immune to praise by this point.

“Thank you.”

“Where do you live in Yun City? I live in Heavenly Palace Residents,” said Li Meng. She really wanted to be friends with Lin Wan. It was not only because she sucked at cooking too, but because they were similar in age. Lin Wan was surprised. “You live in the neighborhood next to me?”

“Oh… You live in Royal Water Bay?! I didn’t expect us to be neighbors! ”

The Royal Water Bay had villas, while the Heavenly Palace Residents usually had flats for sale in the buildings. Although the Heavenly Palace Residents weren’t as affluent as the Royal Water Bay, it was still a high-end community in Yun City.

Lin Wan sighed. Fate was truly a strange thing.

“Let’s exchange our WeChat IDs. After we return, we can hang out. I spend most of my time at home while writing.”

Lin Wan scanned the QR code and added Li Meng to her contacts. Although Lin Wan also spent most of her time at home doing livestreams and making dessert videos, she had a lot on her plate to take out extra time for anything else. On top of that, dealing with the ladies in Royal Water Bay was already driving her crazy.

But Li Meng was so enthusiastic that Lin Wan didn’t have the heart to refuse. Besides, she was a renowned writer. Lin Wan wanted to be friends with someone as cultured and as smart as Li Meng.

“I really admire you. You write so many words every day… Where do you get your inspiration from?” asked Lin Wan.

“I’m used to it. When I have time, I write a bit more on one day so I can take a break on the other day. It’s manageable. I wrote six thousand words yesterday, so I’m taking a break today,” said Li Meng.

“It’s still impressive…” If she wrote six thousand words a day, that would mean eighteen thousand words a month. About two million words per year…

‘That would be a very thick book…’

“Apart from writing, I’m pretty useless at other things. Unlike you. You’re so talented!” Li Meng praised Lin Wan sincerely.

When Lin Wan was unpacking her luggage in the morning, she looked up Li

Meng’s profile and found out that she was also the chairperson of the Writers’ Association, a permanent judge of the Youth Literature and Art Competition, and an outstanding lecturer…

Li Meng was very academic.

“Oh, please don’t be so modest. I know that your lectures are in very high demand.”

Li Meng chuckled. “It’s not that great. The lectures are okay. Anyone can join, but they do need to make reservations. Do you want to attend one? Just text me if you do. I’ll book VIP seats for you! Just tell me how many tickets you need, and I’ll book them for you,”

“Deal! I definitely want to attend. I will bring the troublemakers together with me so they can learn something useful!” said Lin Wan, gesturing toward her stepsons.

“It’s settled then. I’ll let you know in advance when there’s a lecture, so you can see if it’s convenient for you.”

Xia MO was also pulled away by Nannan and Tao Jingyuan. It seemed Nannan wanted to eat some cake.

Since the fourth episode, Xia Mo’s house had been the liveliest. So, they planned to have desserts at Xia Mo’s house tomorrow.

Xia MO readily agreed.

Nannan was so happy that she almost kissed Xia Mo. She had been craving the Thunder God cake for a whole month, and no dessert shop was selling it..