“Yeah, just like the stories,” An’er chimed in, causing everyone to chuckle.
The evening continued with tales and laughter, creating cherished memories.
“An’er hung his head, looking somewhat aggrieved, softly calling out and stepping back from Xu Wanzhi. Seeing the child so dejected, he glanced at her, ‘Why are you scolding him?’
‘At this age, boys should learn some manners.’
Xu Wanzhi couldn’t help but snort, too lazy to argue with her. He held An’er’s hand and went inside directly. An’er looked back and obediently followed his father.
Xu Wanzhi had been out wandering all day, and being long-time sleepy and physically weak, it was inevitable to feel drowsy in the middle of the day. An’er, being a child, was excited to see his father and kept clinging to him, talking.
Xu Wanzhi thought of a plan: ‘An’er, have you ever seen a bear with black eye circles?’
‘What’s that?’
An’er immediately looked up with big eyes, curiously looking at him. Xu Wanzhi laughed, ‘This bear, you can’t see it with your eyes open. You must close your eyes, and it’s best if you can fall asleep, then you’ll see it.’
‘Really?’
‘Really.’
An’er saw his father nod and confirm, laughing. Xu Wanzhi seized the opportunity, ‘How about we have a competition to see who can see the big bear in their dreams first?’
‘Okay!’
The schemer immediately picked him up and fell asleep directly. And little An’er also fell asleep just like that.”
Xu Wanzhi vaguely opened his eyes, remembering he had fallen asleep with An’er. Turning to see if he was awake, he unexpectedly saw Qu Xiaojue lying beside him, startled, his voice involuntarily sharp, mouth slightly open, staring directly at her.
“Awake?” Seeing his unsteady appearance, Qu Xiaojue sat up, looking at him calmly. She had heard that her husband was extremely sleepy during this time, and having some doubts, she came to check and indeed found the father and son sleeping soundly together.
She had previously instructed An’er not to nap in the afternoon and had someone carefully carry him away. She was about to wake Xu Wanzhi but hesitated and then lay down beside him.
Xu Wanzhi took a deep breath, his post-sleep voice slightly hoarse, “Clan Leader Qu, do you have something to do here?”
