My 1995 Small Farm.

Chapter 395 Just Like a Puppy

No matter how confused or puzzled others may be.

The conversation at Chen Ling's table was still going strong.

Even when the lynx came over to offer a toast, it didn't affect them at all; they continued their lively discussion after the lynx left.

The elderly men and women became more and more enthusiastic as they talked, and finally decided to form a group to visit Chen Ling's home during the Dragon Boat Festival, and also to see what it was like to live there.

“My goddaughter’s family has had a lot of things going on these past two years. She used to visit us every time she came to the city, but she hasn’t come in a long time.”

"Yes, she has a lot of things to do at home. She had said she wanted to come with us a long time ago, but then something came up with her sister in the village and she couldn't get away."

Chen Ling said with a sigh.

This refers to Qin Qiumei.

She and Zhao Dahai became god-sisters. Later, the group got along well, and after graduation, they recognized each other's parents again. They visited each other frequently and their relationship grew closer.

"Her sister is really something. If you ask me, I would just leave her alone. But Xiaomei is too soft-hearted to help her. She went to find people and spend money, and the girl doesn't even appreciate it."

Zhao Dahai's mother was very indignant.

Zhao Yubao, the old man's wife, didn't say anything, but just shook her head and sighed.

This is about Qin Dongmei and Wang Chunyuan. They were also involved in Li Hongqi and others' trip into the mountains. This time, Wang Chunyuan was seriously injured, so Qin Qiumei found someone she knew to arrange for him to be admitted to the hospital and even paid for his medical expenses.

After all, Qin Dongmei and her husband haven't made any money in the past two years; on the contrary, they've spent money everywhere, and Wang Chunyuan almost ended up with a mountain of debt.

Zhao Dahai happened to be working in Chenwangzhuang, so when he got home he naturally told his parents about it, and both of them knew about it.

At this moment, Wang Susu said, "Sister Qiumei entrusted me with the matter she wanted to handle. I and A-Ling will just need to go there when the time comes."

"Alright, alright, Susu, if there's anything we can do to help you, just let us know. Fugui has a home phone number, so just call us if you need anything. We don't need to stand on ceremony."

"Grandma Zhao said, holding Wang Susu's hand."

Wang Susu nodded and smiled, "I understand, Auntie. We won't stand on ceremony."

"Hehe, you're just like Fugui. I felt a sense of kinship with you the moment I saw you. Come to our house with Fugui more often. Now that you have a house in the city, you can send your child here to school when he/she is older. It will be very convenient."

"Yes, that's the plan. Ah Ling has taken me to visit several schools these past few days. The schools in the city are just different."

"..."

While the adults were talking, they also peeled shrimp and removed fish bones for the two little ones, Rui Rui and Ya Ya, and fed them.

Today, even though Rui Rui had someone to play with, and it was a lively and festive occasion like a wedding, he was unusually lively and couldn't stay still for a moment.

While eating, he slid off the stool and under the table, where he played hide-and-seek with Ya Ya using the tablecloth.

Before long, a large group of little kids gathered around, laughing and joking, crawling around the tables, and playfully fighting with each other while lifting the tablecloths.

It's not that Rui Rui can't walk at all. After he left the walker, he did learn to walk a little bit, but he can't stand up and walk on his own at all. He can only wobble and walk a short distance.

But it doesn't matter that he can't walk yet. He's been crawling around on the ground for a long time.

And he gets up incredibly fast, darting around under tables and chairs, giggling all the while, just like a lively little dog.

Before long, he was having a great time playing with a group of friends.

If you don't keep a close eye on him, he'll disappear in the blink of an eye.

"Alright, I was originally planning to stay and have another drink with you guys tonight, but this brat is too noisy, so I'd better go home early."

Chen Ling was actually quite happy to see her son having so much fun, but in just a short while, his clothes were already ruined.

Let's give him a little scolding. It's rare for him to have so much fun, and I'm a little reluctant to let him go.

Let him play to his heart's content first, and when he's tired, we'll go straight home and skip dinner.

Upon hearing his words, the guests who had been playing with Rui Rui earlier burst into good-natured laughter.

Lynx quickly came over and said, "No, you've come all this way, and Dahai and I are waiting to have another drink with you. You can't leave now."

"Rui Rui, if you want to play, then play. Rui Rui, your dad said he has to leave. Do you want to go home so early?"

Rui Rui couldn't understand what he was saying. When he heard someone call his name, he curiously peeked out from under a table, his little head resting on the tablecloth. At that moment, Wang Susu hurriedly went over and hugged him.

Upon seeing his mother, he immediately let out a "Wow!" and, grinning and laughing, crawled backward, trying to hide under the table again so his mother wouldn't catch him.

Unexpectedly, two more little children crawled up behind him, blocking his way back. He couldn't retreat under the table at all.

He could only be grabbed by Wang Susu, twisting and turning his little body, struggling and waving his little hands and feet, shouting for his mother, trying to get Wang Susu to put him down. "Haha, you little rascal, you're so lovable. Now you've been caught, haven't you? Your father can't bear to catch you, but your mother doesn't care about you..."

Seeing this, Zhao Dahai grabbed his little hand and shook it, then picked him up and teased him for a while.

The bride and groom, Lynx and Cuckoo, were envious, and the best man and maid of honor also came over, vying to hold him and play with him.

Normally, Rui Rui would be happy to have so many people playing with him, but today he was having a great time playing with his new friends and had no interest in playing with the adults.

Besides, the adults today reeked of alcohol, which made the little one feel very choked up.

He was being held by these people, and kept whimpering and struggling.

Zhao Dahai was so happy today that he didn't realize he had drunk too much. He usually liked Rui Rui and often said when he went to see Chen Ling that he wanted to have another baby with Xiang Wenxia. He thought that a chubby baby like Rui Rui was so adorable.

At this moment, he was reeking of alcohol, laughing heartily, and holding Rui Rui tightly, not wanting to let go.

He snatched the lynx and cuckoo back after only a short time, muttering nonsense and saying that he wanted Rui Rui to recognize him as his godfather, or even his son-in-law, and that he didn't like any of the other boys.

"Dad, stop teasing Rui Rui. Look how uncomfortable he is. Put him down and let him play."

Ya Ya looked at Zhao Dahai and pouted.

She's still young and doesn't understand what it means to be a son-in-law; she just wants to play with Rui Rui.

"Alright, alright, you guys play, you guys play."

Zhao Dahai could only laugh and put the chubby baby down from his arms.

As soon as it was put down, the little thing was instantly revitalized, just like a little puppy, happily crawling under the table next to it.

Ya Ya and her group of little kids hurriedly followed, lifting the tablecloth and crawling inside.

Fortunately, the banquet hall was relatively clean today, and the guests were considerate enough not to litter or spit on the floor. There were only miscellaneous scraps of confetti and torn balloons.

Even so, the group of them quickly became filthy from crawling on the ground, looking like little kittens.

Rui Rui, that rascal, is spoiled by his father and looked after by his mother. He can run wild as much as he wants, as long as he's happy.

But other children wouldn't be allowed to play like that by their parents. As soon as they saw them all dirty, their parents would get upset and immediately take them back home. Not only would they take them back, but they would also scold and slap them.

Suddenly, the entire banquet hall was filled with the wailing of little children, all of them crying and calling for their fathers and mothers with long faces.

Suddenly all the friends ran away, leaving only Rui Rui and Ya Ya. The little Rui Rui couldn't understand why his friends suddenly stopped playing.

But when he saw the little children returning to their parents' sides, calling out "Dad" and "Mom," he suddenly became happy, thinking that they were playing a game too.

He then excitedly climbed over to Chen Ling and Wang Susu, and, imitating them, tilted his little head up and called out "Dad" and "Mom" to them respectively.

The little one's sudden cries of "Dad" and "Mom" startled the young couple.

Not to mention Chen Ling, Wang Susu was also completely dumbfounded.

My son learned to call me "Mom" a long time ago, but getting him to say "Dad" is a real struggle for him.

Normally, even if I teach him properly, he still can't say it. Every time I teach him to say "Dad," he either ignores me or is too busy playing around with Chen Ling. I didn't expect him to suddenly say it today under these circumstances.

It's clear that children learn faster when they're with their peers.

However, Chen Ling was in no mood to think about that at the moment. He excitedly picked up his son and lifted him high in the air.

"Rui Rui, call out 'Daddy' twice more, quickly call out 'Daddy' twice more."

Rui Rui was having a silly laugh when suddenly his dad lifted him up high, which made him even more energetic. He laughed and shouted "Dad!" even louder.

Chen Ling and his wife heard it clearly and distinctly.

My son can finally call me "Dad"!

This made Chen Ling so happy that she almost burst into tears.

Wang Susu gently wiped her eyes and smiled with relief. Her son could call her "Dad" and "Mom" now, which could be considered a perfect first stage.

So that night, Chen Ling happily stayed to have another big drink with her friends, and no one stopped her.

She had experienced that kind of heartfelt happiness and satisfaction, so how could she not know how Chen Ling felt now?

Chen Ling, on the other hand, had drunk too much. When he got home, he was still holding his son and grinning foolishly. He said he had finally figured out the trick to teaching his son. This little guy was just like a puppy. He needed to find some playmates to play with so he could learn things while playing. That would be the fastest way to teach him.

When Wang Susu heard this, she gritted her teeth and pinched him, complaining that he was dragging his son into the mess of a dog. How could teaching a son be like training a dog? These words were unpleasant to hear.

(End of this chapter)