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Lin Wan sat on a mat and took pictures.
Li Yanchen wore sunglasses. His hands were crossed behind his back.
The two old ladies went down the adult slides to have a bit of fun.
The slide wasnât that high. When they descended, the water splashed on them, and they laughed heartily.
Lin Wan made it her job to take candid pictures to capture everyoneâs happiness.
In Yun City, Xia MO was on her phone when she noticed Lin Wanâs photos from the previous day.
She felt a little envious. âOld Xiao, how about we also take a trip somewhere?â
Xiao Tianlin was happy to listen to his wife. The winter in Yun City was very cold, and all the performances had been postponed. Xiao Tianlin took an early holiday and spent his days lying around at home.
Xiao Yi heard his motherâs suggestion. âHow about we contact Li Zexin? Joining them would be great.â
âGood idea. Let me see if their rented homestay still has rooms available. It would be lively with more people. Let me message Lin Wan.â
âDad, you want to go on a trip too?â Xiao Yi asked his father.
âPeople who donât have to work donât have the right to enjoy, but Iâm all in for your momâs idea. What about you? During winter break, I wanted to take you out on a trip, but you were always reluctant. Why do you sound so eager today?â asked Xiao Tianlin.
âLi Zexuanâs photos were so appealing. Weâre all bundled up here, while theyâre wearing shorts and having fun. Itâs boring to play games all day, and itâs too cold to go out. Itâs better to find a warm place for the winter.â
âThatâs true.â
Xia MO called Lin Wan.
Lin Wan, who was still taking photos, answered the call. âBoss, whatâs up? âYou sound so happy! I saw your photos. Theyâre really good.â
Lin Wan smiled. âIndeed. For those who canât stand the cold, the temperature here is fantastic.â
âI wanted to ask if we can join your big team. Would that be okay?â
Lin Wan instantly got off the mat and walked to a quieter place. âIs this for real? Are you guys coming too? I was just talking about you with Mr. Li earlier. We rented a villa with five rooms. But the two aunties insisted on sharing one room, and the kids wanted to share another room. I told them that we already paid, so they can have separate rooms, but they refused. They said they wanted to be together. There are two empty rooms. It would be perfect if your family is here.â
âHold on⦠Are you serious, or are you just joking? Some words canât be taken back, you knowâ¦â
âOf course, Iâm serious. It would be so much fun if both our families are together. Weâve got a place to stay. Check the flight tickets! Itâs not time for the holidays yet, so there might be available tickets,â said Lin Wan. âCheck them and let me know.â
âAlright, Iâm checking them now.â Xia MO opened a travel booking website.
Luck was on her side. There were still tickets available for a 10 p.m. flight to Yan City. She entered her familyâs information and made a reservation. She informed her shop manager about the holiday and then sent the details to Lin wan.
At the water amusement park, Lin Wan walked back to her mat after hanging up.
âWhatâs the matter? Why did you go aside to talk?â Li Yanchen thought that Xia
MO and Lin Wan might have been discussing something he wasnât meant to
hear.
âDid you think we were discussing some secret? It was just too noisy here. By the way, Xia MO and her family are coming too. They asked if they could join, so I said okay.â âThatâs great! There are still two rooms available, right?â
âYou agree too?â
âOf course, I do. Did you book the flight tickets? When will they arrive? I can pick them up.â
âThe flight is tonight. They might probably arrive early in the morning. They probably havenât had time to rent a car.â
âThatâs fine. With Xiao Tianlin coming, itâll be livelier.â Li Yanchen was feeling a bit left out. The two old women were their own team, and the three kids always stuck around with Lin Wan. He could only have some company in the evening.
Lin Wan softly pinched her husbandâs chin. âDo you have so much to say that you have to wait for Xiao Tianlin to come?â
âAre you honestly asking? If you hadnât told the kids that you were in charge of taking pictures, would they have let you sit here with me?â âMr. Li⦠so much jealousy! Youâll drive all others out of competition.â âDo you want me to shut your mouth?â he said playfully.
Lin Wan used her phone to cover her face. âYou win! You win! I wonât say anything more. Iâll just take photos.â
After playing in the water park for two hours, everyone sat by the shore to rest.
Li Zexuan was wrapped in a floral towel. âComing to the south for holidays feels quite nice.â
âBrother, I have a question for you. You wanting to get into the Imperial Academy⦠Is it because of someone? Just asking, because I understand. I worked so hard to get into the Dream Team.â
Li Zexuan was deep in thought. âNo. The Imperial Academy is very well known for its film and directorial courses. Iâm an actor. I want to improve myself.â âDo any girls in your class want to follow you because of your aspirations?â
âThey probably donât. Going to Imperial Academy wonât help them much,â said Li Zexuan. âBut⦠There is one student. She is a top student in our grade. Sheâs aiming for Beijing University. Itâs not too far from Imperial Academy, and I
think she can get in. Iâm not so sure about myself, though. Sheâs my role model. Someone I look up to.â
Li Zexin grinned. He then wrapped an arm around his brotherâs shoulder. âWhy donât you just say itâs because of Xie Wanyu?â âHow did you know?â
âEveryone in the family knows. I get it⦠You like her.â
âItâs not like that. I simply admire her and respect her,â Li Zexuan said. âLook at your face! Brother, do all guys have a crush on girls?â âNot necessarily. Some people donât have anyone they like.â
âDoes that mean they eventually find someone they like?â Li Zexin asked.
âProbably. Why?â
âIâm already eighteen. How is it that I don ât have anyone I like? I feel like thereâs no one in this world as good as Wind God. Wind God is my idol.â
âAn idol is an idol⦠Just like how Iâm an idol for many young boys. However, liking someone is different. It means you havenât met that person yet. In the future, youâll find a girl you like. You might even marry her and have babies with herâ¦â
Li Zexin only listened to half of what he said.
He pouted. âI donât want to get married. I want to play games with Wind God for the rest of my life. Also, with Preserved Egg and others. I feel comfortable around guys.â
âBut when Xiao Yi gets married, heâll have his own family. He wonât always have time to play games with you. Youâll get bored and lonely.â
âGetting married doesnât stop you from playing games. Anyway, I donât want to
get married. I donât have a girl I like,â Li Zexin said..