Chapter 84: Going Home for Dinner
“Aowu~” The White Dumpling skated contentedly on his skateboard, sticking close to Lin Xia’s side.
“That cat has practically become a spirit!” Along the way, people who saw the White Dumpling skateboarding clicked their tongues in wonder. However, they didn’t pay too much attention to it; smart animals often mimicked human behavior. With “spirit-like” animals appearing frequently on the internet these days, people were no longer easily surprised.
Back home, Lin Xia put down their things and started preparing dinner. The White Dumpling was still in high spirits and continued skateboarding in the courtyard. The entire yard was filled with his happy yips and howls.
When Tang Yinlang returned, the first thing he saw was the White Dumpling skateboarding.
“An’an, where is Papa?” Tang Yinlang, dressed in a full suit and carrying a briefcase, had just gotten off work.
“Aowu!” Papa is cooking! The White Dumpling skated up to Tang Yinlang, wagging his tail.
“Mm, I’ll go take a look.” Tang Yinlang bent down to pet the White Dumpling, then went inside to find Lin Xia.
He casually tossed the briefcase containing confidential company documents onto the sofa, took off his suit jacket, loosened his tie, and unbuttoned the top two buttons of his shirt, revealing his wheat-colored neck.
“What can I do to help?” Tang Yinlang walked in quietly, wrapping his arms around Lin Xia’s waist from behind and pulling him into his embrace.
“You’re back.” Lin Xia paused in washing the vegetables, then smiled. “I’m almost done here. Go keep Baby company with the skateboard!”
“Alright.” Tang Yinlang looked around and saw that Lin Xia really had everything under control. Aside from the actual cooking, there wasn’t much he could help with.
Tang Yinlang sat on the sofa and transformed into the Big Dumpling. He wriggled out of his clothes, leaped dashingly off the sofa, and went outside to find the White Dumpling.
When he first taught the White Dumpling to skate, he had wanted to use his original form to accompany him. Today, he could finally do so openly.
“Ao!” An’an, Babi is here to play with you! The Big Dumpling’s steps involuntarily quickened as he ran toward the White Dumpling.
“Aowu!” Babi! The White Dumpling responded happily to the Big White Tiger, his heart bursting with joy. So awesome, Babi is going to play skateboards with An’an!
The Big Dumpling quickly reached the White Dumpling’s side and used his beast form to teach him how to skate.
Seeing the Big Dumpling coolly skating over obstacles, skating backward, and doing mid-air spins… the White Dumpling’s eyes turned into stars, his face full of adoration.
“Aowu!” Wow, Babi is so amazing!
Facing the White Dumpling’s worship, the Big Dumpling wagged his tail smugly and performed even cooler tricks, eliciting loud exclamations from the White Dumpling.
“Aowu?” Babi, why do you know so much? The White Dumpling felt the Big White Tiger was incredible; he knew everything, even how to do so many tricks on a skateboard…
“Ao.” When I was little, I liked skateboarding just as much as you. When the Big Dumpling was still a cub, he started skateboarding and continued all the way through university. In university, he even joined the skating club, represented them in competitions, and won awards.
“Aowu!” An’an loves skateboarding too. Will An’an skate as well as Babi? The White Dumpling asked innocently.
“Ao…” You will, but An’an needs to practice a lot like I did to get good at it… The Big Dumpling instructed the White Dumpling with a serious and solemn attitude.
“Aowu!” An’an understands! The White Dumpling nodded his little head and spoke earnestly.
“Ao…” Next, I’m going to teach you how to play…
Once the soup was ready, Lin Xia went out to call the two tigers back. After intense exercise, it was best to wait a little while before eating, but they needed to come in to rest.
“Da Bai, Baby, come back and rest a bit.”
Following Lin Xia out, Jasmine immediately thought of a classic internet catchphrase—“Da Bai, Baby, your mom is calling you home for dinner!”
“Pfft!” Lin Xia couldn’t help but laugh; Jasmine’s thought made a lot of sense. With the way things were now, wasn’t he acting exactly like an old mother? Taking care of two furballs was truly heartbreaking work.
“Aowu!” Papa, look at An’an quickly! The White Dumpling had just unlocked a new pose and eagerly showed it off to Lin Xia.
“Okay, Papa is watching.” Hearing this, Lin Xia stood to the side to watch the White Dumpling’s performance.
“Aowu!” The White Dumpling performed a backward glide. The execution was clean and crisp; you couldn’t tell he had just learned it.
“Baby is amazing!” Lin Xia gave a thumbs up to praise the White Dumpling. Beside them, the Big Dumpling, who had been silently guarding the White Dumpling’s safety, wagged his tail happily, feeling proud in his heart. The White Dumpling’s technique was taught by him!
“Aowu!” After finishing his performance, the White Dumpling scampered toward Lin Xia, his paws going da-da-da.
Lin Xia picked up the White Dumpling and placed his palm over the cub’s chest to feel his heartbeat. Sure enough, after the exercise, the White Dumpling’s heart was beating rapidly; it was time to stop and rest.
“Get down and walk slowly for a bit.” Lin Xia put the White Dumpling down to let him walk it off, while he went to prepare saltwater for both the Big Dumpling and the White Dumpling.
After the Big Dumpling returned inside, he enlarged his body size, let Lin Xia place his clothes on his back, and carried them to the bathroom to transform back into human form. Once back in human form, Tang Yinlang fed the White Dumpling some saltwater, then went into the kitchen to help Lin Xia. There wasn’t much for him to do; the only thing he could do was wash and hand over plates. The oil, salt, sauce, and vinegar were all placed where Lin Xia could easily reach them, so he wasn’t needed for that.
Those scenes in TV shows where the protagonists have perfect chemistry handing over salt and oil while cooking are all lies. People who cook often definitely keep the things they need within easy reach, otherwise, it’s a hassle to grab them…
Once the dishes were done, Tang Yinlang finally found his use. He handled washing the bowls and serving the dishes, while Lin Xia used the time to wash and cut fruit for a platter.
Their family ate exquisitely. Not only were the dishes rich and balanced between meat and vegetables, but there was also a fruit platter. If they got tired of the meat, they could eat fruit to cleanse their palate.
After dinner and some time for digestion, Lin Xia and the White Dumpling went to take a bath. This time they moved very quickly, ten minutes faster than usual.
“Aowu!” Papa, hurry up, the TV show is about to start! The White Dumpling urged Lin Xia to walk faster.
“No rush, there are still a few minutes.” Lin Xia said this, but his steps involuntarily quickened as well.
After placing the White Dumpling on the sofa, Lin Xia quickly turned on the TV and switched the channel to Orange TV.
“Aowu!” It’s getting ready! The White Dumpling found a comfortable spot on the sofa and leaned back lazily.
Lin Xia set the channel and immediately sat down on the sofa, waiting for the drama to begin.
Tonight was the premiere of Liu Shihuan’s new drama; how could they miss it!
“What are you guys watching?” Tang Yinlang rarely saw Lin Xia this excited, so he asked curiously. At the same time, he had a bad premonition.
“Orange Exclusive Theater…” After the trailer, Liu Shihuan’s new drama, The Boxing King, began to air.
“Aowu!” It started! The White Dumpling shouted excitedly, completely ignoring Tang Yinlang’s question as he threw himself heart and soul into the TV.
“This is Liu Shihuan’s new drama. Baby really likes Liu Shihuan,” Lin Xia answered, though his eyes remained glued to the TV.
“…” You like him too, don’t you? Lin Xia’s behavior didn’t escape Tang Yinlang’s eyes. With such an obvious display, only the White Dumpling wouldn’t notice.
“Watch it with us, it’s definitely going to be amazing.” Lin Xia had a blind worship for Liu Shihuan. A Liu Shihuan production was guaranteed to be a masterpiece. Compared to those melodramatic idol dramas, the dramas Liu Shihuan acted in were a breath of fresh air in the film and television industry.
Liu Shihuan’s acting career was the stuff of legends. He debuted five years ago. In his first year, he acted in a TV drama and won the Best Newcomer Award at China’s most prestigious TV awards. The second year, he won Best Actor. The third year, he moved to the big screen and won the Best Newcomer Award at China’s top film awards. The fourth year, he won Best Actor in film directly! This year was his fifth year since debuting, and after two years away from TV dramas, he had returned to the small screen. How could fans not be excited!
What made people look forward to it the most was that in the new drama The Boxing King, Liu Shihuan was playing a character completely opposite to his own image. Rumor had it he would even show off his abs… The reason this was so anticipated was that Liu Shihuan’s appearance was of an androgynous, gentle beauty. He was born with charming eyes; one smile from him could capture a soul. Fans privately called him “Little Fox” because he was as seductive as a fox spirit.
It was hard to imagine the slender, enchantingly beautiful Liu Shihuan playing a boxer. What a massive contrast that would be! Regarding his role, some looked forward to it while others were skeptical, and there were even many haters voicing their doubts. Although Liu Shihuan’s fans angrily fought back against the haters, they still needed the new drama to come out and slap them in the face.
…
Tang Yinlang sat lonely to the side. Lin Xia and the White Dumpling had no time to pay attention to him. Their attention was entirely on the TV, not sparing him a single glance.
“Aowu!” Cool! “Wow!” The White Dumpling and Lin Xia couldn’t help but exclaim. They couldn’t help it; the plot was too fiery. It started right off with an intense boxing match. Liu Shihuan’s movements were too handsome; his gaze was sharp, his moves clean and powerful, his punches generating wind. At this moment, the audience’s eyes no longer focused on his appearance but were conquered by the character’s charm.
Currently, it was a flashback. The protagonist played by Liu Shihuan was defeated by an opponent in a match, and then the protagonist suddenly woke up with a start. The story officially began…
Two episodes a night simply wasn’t enough. After the drama finished airing, Lin Xia and the White Dumpling were still left wanting more and discussed it together.
“Aowu!” Brother Shihuan is too handsome! Huo huo! The White Dumpling jumped up excitedly, throwing punching motions.
“Exactly, simply too handsome!” Ao ao ao! When Liu Shihuan gets fierce, he’s deadly charming! The little person inside Lin Xia’s heart was dancing with excitement.
“…” Tang Yinlang remained silent. Wife, is it really okay to praise another man in front of your husband?
Chatter chatter…
After a long while, once Lin Xia and the White Dumpling finished discussing, they finally noticed the sullen-faced Tang Yinlang.
“We’re going to sleep!” “Aowu!” Lin Xia and the White Dumpling wanted to flee.
“Wait a moment. Do you want Liu Shihuan’s autograph?” Tang Yinlang smiled strangely.
It was as if he had dug a beautiful “trap.” Even knowing there was a trick ahead, Lin Xia and the White Dumpling couldn’t help but jump in.
“Yes!” “Aowu!” Father and son spoke in unison. Who wouldn’t want Liu Shihuan’s autograph!
“I was very bored all alone just now.” Tang Yinlang pretended not to see the burning gazes of Lin Xia and the White Dumpling. He spread his hands and tapped his index finger.
“Aowu!” “I was wrong!” Lin Xia and the White Dumpling immediately gathered around Tang Yinlang, massaging his shoulders and pounding his back. Tang Yinlang was accusing them of ignoring him while watching TV, so now they had to properly soothe the Big White Tiger.
“Aowu?” Babi, do you really have Brother Shihuan’s autograph? The White Dumpling couldn’t hold back and asked.
“I don’t have it right now, but if you want, seeing him in person is no problem either.” The corners of Tang Yinlang’s mouth rose in a pleased arc. “Liu Shihuan is my cousin.”
Author’s note: Tang Yinlang: It is time to show my true skills! Goodnight~
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