Chapter 108: Hush (Please Subscribe)

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In the Mohe Dance Hall, an exquisite solitude of longing...
At this moment, the recording studio was filled only with the quiet echo of Yang Qing’s voice.
The singer poured her heart into the song, and the listeners were moved. Through the melody, Qin Xue and the others seemed to see an elderly, lonely dancer performing in the deep night, driven by yearning.
Three thousand miles apart, I chanced upon you; in the garden, skirts fluttered gracefully.
Oh, departing lover, do you know how deeply I miss you...
Will you come to see me? See how the heavy snow ages me, how my eyes melt away...
Unconsciously, tears moistened the eyes of the two women, Qin Xue included.
...
In the shopping mall, Bai Zhijun gathered with three bouncing little ones, joining Bai Mama and Bai Lingyue.
“Wow, Little Bai, you went to play the claw machine and actually caught five dolls! Amazing!”
Upon meeting, Bai Lingyue exclaimed in surprise at the five small plush toys held by the three children.
“Hehe... This is my specialty!”
Little Bai laughed heartily, but before she could revel in her pride, her husband dashed her hopes with a cold splash of reality.
“Come on now!”
Bai Zhijun glanced at his child and said, “You played six times and only caught one doll. Xier played three times and caught three dolls, Qiuer played once and caught one. What’s there to be proud of?”
As he spoke, his gaze lingered on the little Xier, who was smiling broadly. Indeed, this little one’s luck was truly remarkable.
Perhaps it’s true that those who smile often have better fortune.
After Bai Zhijun spoke, both Xier and Qiuer became even more joyful, hopping with excitement, but Little Bai...
Little Bai (‵□′): “Bring it on! I’m challenging you!”
Mocked by her husband, Little Bai’s frustration reached its peak, and with a cute but fierce shake of her little fists, she charged forward.
“Haha...”
Bai Zhijun laughed, offering no resistance, letting his little troublemaker vent, even sitting down on a mall bench and turning his back to her.
“Come on, troublemaker, give your old man a back massage!”
“Bring it on!”
Little Bai shouted fiercely, shaking her watermelon-shaped head as her tiny fists rained down on Bai Zhijun’s back, who closed his eyes in enjoyment.
Bai Mama glanced at the playful father and daughter, shaking her head with a smile, then looked at the two hopping children.
“Qiuer, Xier, are you having fun?”
Qiuer grinned happily, “Yes!”
“Hehe...” Xier showed off her missing front tooth with a wide smile, “Bai Mama, I’m so happy! I caught three dolls — the little dog for Dong’er, the little gray for Qiuer, and the little princess for Niannian. Hehe... I’m so awesome, aren’t I? Hehe...”
Xier laughed heartily, and Bai Lingyue couldn’t help but scoop up this sharing little sweetheart, kissing her affectionately.
“Xier, you gave away all three dolls you caught. What about yourself?”
Xier beamed, “Hehe... Qiuer gave me a little monkey doll, so I’m really happy!”
“Wonderful,” Bai Lingyue kissed Xier again, then curiously asked, “Who’s Niannian?”
Xier (??o??): “Niannian is Niannian — a pretty, adorable little doll.”

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Bai Lingyue: (⊙x⊙;)
“Haha...”
Bai Mama smiled at the two staring at each other with wide eyes and said, “Let’s go buy you a bed, then we’ll head back.”
“Mm,” Bai Lingyue nodded, holding the two little hands. Just then, Xier’s soft voice rang out:
“Sister Lingyue, your dress is so pretty!”
“Really? Is that true?”
Surprised and pleased by the compliment from the little darling, Bai Lingyue looked at Xier to confirm.
“Really!” Xier nodded earnestly, then looked up and added, “I want to buy a pretty dress for you too. Sister Lingyue, can you lend me a yuan? When I grow up and earn money, I’ll pay you back.”
“Swish!”
Instantly, Bai Lingyue’s heart was touched by this little one. She turned to look at Bai Mama.
Bai Mama also gazed at Xier, somewhat dazed.
After a moment, she nodded gently with love and said, “Our Xier is so thoughtful, already thinking about buying clothes for her sister. Let’s go buy it now.”
“Mm, thank you, Bai Mama! Thank you, Sister Lingyue!” Xier happily thanked them.
“You’re welcome. Let’s go.”
Bai Lingyue smiled tenderly, holding the two kids’ hands to leave, but then Qiuer had a surprise.
This little one dug into her pocket and pulled out a carefully rolled bundle of money, extending it.
“Sister Lingyue, I want to buy brother a new outfit too. I have money.”
Bai Lingyue was stunned again, mechanically taking the bundle. She unrolled it to find coins of ten cents, fifty cents, and one yuan.
She didn’t count the total but asked blankly, “Qiuer, where did you get the money?”
“I saved it,” Qiuer smiled widely, “I’ve been saving for a long, long time. Heehee... Sister Lingyue, is it enough to buy brother a new outfit?”
“Enough… enough!” Bai Lingyue took a deep breath, determined not to disappoint this obedient little one.
Though she promised Qiuer and didn’t let her down, she had no money herself. What to do...
“Sister-in-law...”
“Mm,” Bai Mama nodded, then looked at the still playing father and daughter with a gentle smile, calling out, “Old Bai! Trouble-maker! Stop fooling around! Let’s go!”
“Whoosh!”
Little Bai ran like the wind, then jumped in front of Bai Mama, stretching out her hand with a big laugh.
“Mom, here! I took it from Dad’s pocket! Hehe...”
Bai Mama looked and thought: this must be three or four hundred yuan!
“Bai Zhijun!”
Bai Mama shouted angrily. Bai Zhijun immediately shrank his neck, looking at his child with a helpless and slightly resentful gaze.
Careless! Got caught by his little shadow.
...
Near noon, Tan Jin’er was about to prepare lunch in the kitchen when she heard loud laughter. Bai Lingyue entered with three little ones.

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“Um~ Sister~ Sister~~”
The three children returned, with the most excited being little Dong’er. She wiggled her little bottom and spread her arms like wings, running over.
“Dong’er~ Heehee~~”
Qiuer laughed joyfully and was about to hug the little one but suddenly stopped, staring in surprise.
“Why are your hands covered in mud? And your clothes too! Where did you play in the mud?”
“Mud!”
Hearing Qiuer’s words, Xier and Little Bai, who hadn’t noticed before, immediately had wide, sparkling eyes.
Xier even began shaking her little head, searching around the yard.
Tan Jin’er: …
Walking over and seeing her little sister’s bright, mischievous eyes, she knew this little one was scheming and warned,
“Xier, no playing in the mud, or if you dirty your clothes, you’ll have to wash them yourself. I won’t do it for you.”
“Hehe...”
Xier laughed and then happily bounced up to her sister, handing over a bag proudly.
“Sister, this is a new dress I bought for you. Try it on quickly!”
“Gah!”
Tan Jin’er was stunned, looking at the proud little smile on Xier’s face, then at Bai Lingyue.
“Mm!” Bai Lingyue smiled with a hint of envy, “Jin’er, it really is from Xier. Come on, let’s go try it on.”
Bai Lingyue led the somewhat dazed Tan Jin’er inside to try the dress. Xier excitedly dashed over to little Dong’er.
“Dong’er, look, Sister caught you a little dog doll. Do you like it?”
“Um~ Sister~~”
Dong’er’s big eyes sparkled as she reached out, but Qiuer stopped her.
“Dong’er, Sister will take you to wash your hands first. After washing, you can hug the little dog.”
“Um~”
Qiuer then led Dong’er to wash her hands and was about to help her change clothes but was blocked by Xier and Little Bai.
Qiuer looked confused and asked, “Xier, Little Bai, you guys...”
“Hehe... Qiuer, let’s go play in the mud together!”
“Hehe... Play in the mud, play in the mud! Hehe... Gah!”
Xier’s laughter abruptly stopped as Little Bai covered her mouth.
“Silly! Don’t be so loud! Do you want Sister Jin’er to catch you and give you a spanking?”
Xier (????): “Shhh!”