My 1995 Small Farm.

Chapter 393 The Little Protagonist at the Wedding [Part Two]

It's late spring, with swallows perched on branches and willows swaying in the breeze. It's a warm and sunny time of year, perfect for spring outings and picnics.

On such a day, Chen Ling was in a very good mood. He took his wife and children for a stroll around the university campus, enjoying the gentle breeze and the willow trees.

We toured all sorts of places, including the playground, library, computer room, canteen, music and dance studios.

During this time, Eva, the foreign teacher, naturally provided invaluable assistance. With her by my side, going anywhere became much more convenient.

Wang Susu really got her fill this time.

Seeing the sports meet, the guitarist on the lawn, the energetic students, and the free and unrestrained atmosphere, all overlapped with her imagined college life.

Seeing that she was happy, Chen Ling discussed with Eva and chose a philosophy course in the afternoon to attend.

My first time attending a university class.

Wang Susu was so excited that her face turned red. She sat up straight and listened attentively throughout the entire class.

Rui Rui followed them and was very considerate, not making a fuss or shouting. He played quietly by himself the whole time.

Yes, bringing a child to class is a bit too unconventional and attracts too much attention.

The students, needless to say, kept glancing over during class. The boys thought Wang Susu was very pretty, while the girls stared at Chen Ling with admiring eyes.

Even many teachers were surprised when they saw them. They stopped Chen Ling and his family of three and asked them all sorts of questions, thinking that they were also teachers here and had come to audit the classes.

After all, with Eva, the foreign teacher, by her side and holding the child, it's normal for misunderstandings to arise.

Fortunately, the teacher was very dedicated and was not affected. He remained calm and composed on the stage and delivered the course in an orderly manner, giving them a very good learning experience.

"What's it like auditing classes at university?"

After leaving Southern Taiwan University, Chen Ling asked Wang Susu how her experience was today.

"Hehe, that's definitely great! My dream has come true today."

Wang Susu's cheeks flushed with joy. She had always longed for university life since she was a child, but unfortunately she failed the entrance exam and didn't even attend high school for more than a few days, not even a full semester.

Strictly speaking, she only has a junior high school education.

She naturally longed for university; in her heart, such institutions of higher learning had always been very sacred.

"But you're still the best, Ah Ling. You're never shy anywhere. You can chat with university professors and even in the computer lab, you can learn to tinker with their computers in no time. You're better than those university students."

At this point, Wang Susu truly admired her husband, thinking that he was bold and decisive, and also had strong practical skills. No wonder Professor Han and the others praised him so highly.

I only found out today that my husband is also one of the most outstanding people on this university campus.

It's understandable that she thinks that way; beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and she sees Chen Ling as perfect no matter what, so praising him to the skies is perfectly reasonable.

To everyone's surprise, Eva said the same thing. After hearing Wang Susu's words, she wholeheartedly agreed, saying, "That's right, that's right. You said you didn't go to school much and are just a farmer. I think that's just being modest. That's how you Chinese are. You don't take the initiative to show off your abilities, especially you."

Well, what else could Chen Ling say? He was speechless.

That evening, Chen Ling's family and Zhao Dahai's family went out to dinner. When they talked about this incident, Zhao Dahai and his wife made fun of Chen Ling.

They said that if Wang Susu hadn't come along this time...

If Chen Ling were to meet that female foreign teacher like this, she might actually become attached to him.

Afterwards, he even remarked on Chen Ling's heroic rescue of the damsel in distress, saying that Chen Ling was very charming, which led to another round of jokes.

This left Wang Susu feeling quite helpless.

But there was nothing she could do; her husband was handsome and had a youthful face. Not to mention that audacious foreign woman, the female reporters and actresses who came to their house this year and last year all looked at him differently. Many others, unaware of the situation, even sent people over to inquire about him privately.

The villagers might disagree with other matters and make sarcastic remarks about Chen Ling, but when it comes to Chen Ling, not a single one of them has any objections.

Everyone says this kid is destined to be a gigolo and live off women.

He can easily become stronger than the previous Erzhu by just messing around.

When I used to arrange a marriage for Chen Ling, it was fine if I said his character wasn't very good and he lacked ambition, but when it came to his appearance, I really couldn't find a single fault with him.

People in the mountains are conservative in their thinking, and their marriages are still decided by their parents. Once their parents have made the decision, their children dare not object.

Otherwise, it's possible that some feisty girl might actually try to elope with Chen Ling.

Believe it or not, even the village bricklayers have young widows secretly courting them, wanting them to stay and live with them; there's no shortage of men like Chen Ling.

Wang Susu has come to terms with it now. Let other men have their eyes on her husband; isn't that proof that she married a wonderful man?

During their few days in the city, Chen Ling and his family of three did nothing but eat, drink, and have fun. After visiting several campuses, they went to various markets, shopping malls, and fairs.

They had a great time with the Zhao Dahai and Liang Yuemin families.

At the same time, Chen Ling also broadened the horizons of his wife and children.

I tried every kind of food and entertainment in the city, whether it was Chinese or Western, or something that was neither fully local nor fully international.

If it weren't for Wang Susu's prohibition against spending money recklessly, Chen Ling would definitely have bought her and the child a whole bunch more food and clothes.

After all, we had a great time this trip, so spending a little money is no big deal.

After a few days of eating, drinking, and having fun, I went to help the Lynx family prepare for their wedding.

Besides being busy, Chen Ling also chatted with Han Ninggui, who had also arrived earlier, about his recent situation.

The reservoir has been known to harbor earthworms and Yangtze alligators, and there's also the miasma-filled valley in the mountains—staying there for too long is suspected to cause hallucinations…

These events shocked not only Han Ninggui, but also the other elders, who were deeply moved and astonished.

It even felt like listening to a fantasy story.

Such strange tales are usually heard from ghost stories; could they really happen around us?

Out of curiosity, they all said that they must go and take a look when they have some free time.

And so, amidst the hustle and bustle, they chatted about various anecdotes and interesting things, continuing until the day Lynx got married.

Chen Ling and his family of three arrived very early that day.

Chen Ling and Wang Susu changed into presentable clothes, dressed neatly, and sat side by side on a bench in front of a table.

If it weren't for the little baby in the middle, the two of them would look like two vibrant college students today, full of youthful energy.

"Auntie, look, Rui Rui caught another bug. He crushed it and got his hands all over it."

Zhao Dahai's daughter, Ya Ya, complained.

"Never mind him, that brat grabs everything in his hands, he's filthy."

Wang Susu glared at her son, feigning anger, and made the little guy raise his head. He held a beetle that had flown in from somewhere and chuckled.

This click beetle is completely black with pointed ends. It's the kind of insect that, when caught, will vigorously tap its head, making a "click-clack" sound.

It has a hard shell and its body is quite hard.

But no matter how tough it was, it wasn't as ruthless as Rui Rui's little hands. In just a few moves, it tore the legs and wings to pieces, leaving a truly pitiful sight.

"You're still laughing? With this stunt, are you even going to eat later?"

Wang Susu took her son's little hand, wiped it clean with a handkerchief, and scolded him with dissatisfaction.

"That's right, Rui Rui is unhygienic, I won't let you eat for a while."

Ya Ya is three years old this year. She is at the age where she likes to imitate adults and show off her cleverness. Whatever Wang Susu says, she repeats it. After she finishes speaking, she sticks out her tongue and makes a face at Rui Rui.

But little Rui Rui was completely oblivious. Even when his mother wiped his hands clean, he was still restless, blinking his big, dark eyes and looking around. Whenever someone passed by, he would quickly follow them with his eyes, looking back and forth without a moment's rest.

And whenever he notices adults or children looking at him, he laughs and giggles at them.

He was fair-skinned and handsome, which made him very popular.

Chen Ling and Wang Susu had only been sitting down for a short while when several groups of people came over to pinch his chubby little cheeks.

At this time, the brat would grin and show his white, tender teeth, laughing extremely happily. While laughing, he would shrink behind Chen Ling and Wang Susu, hiding and peeking out to play with them.

If someone likes him and wants to hug him, he doesn't want to be hugged. If the person wants to leave after being hugged, he won't let them. He'll whine and tug at their clothes, wanting them to stay and play with him.

They are extremely difficult to please.

But who could resist his exquisitely beautiful and adorable appearance? He captivated the group, making them reluctant to leave and willingly stay to play with him until the wedding began.

It can be said that Chen Ling's little creature has become another little protagonist today, besides the lynx and the cuckoo, leaving a deep impression on many wedding guests.

Chen Ling also benefited from her son's success, making many new friends at the wedding.