Su Yue turned to Xiaojiao and waited for her to respond .
She wanted to know what Xiaojiao would say .
Ming Ansheng immediately lifted Xiaojiao and sweetly said, “Xiaojiao, Daddy bought lots of candies for you . Do you want them?”
He certainly knew the way to a glutton’s heart .
Xiaojiao nodded without hesitation . “I want! Little Daddy is the best . ”
She wrapped her arms around Ming Ansheng’s neck .
Ming Ansheng frowned and stiffly corrected, “It’s not Little Daddy . It’s Daddy . ”
It sounded as though he was her stepfather .
Xiaojiao pouted and looked a bit reluctant .
Ming Ansheng didn’t want her to throw a tantrum so he didn’t press on . He turned around and walked in the direction of his place .
He raised her up so that she could sit on his shoulders .
Su Yue hastened her footsteps and said, “She is already so big…”
And she was quite heavy too .
Su Yue stopped when she heard their tinkling laughter .
She pressed her lips together and retracted her hands .
Their shadows cast on the ground—long and narrow under the lamps .
Ming Ansheng walked in curves so their shadows seemed to dance .
Su Yue stowed her hands inside the pockets of her coat and trailed after them . A blissful smile drifted across her face as she watched them .
“Mommy, faster!”
Xiaojiao shouted ahead .
Su Yue nodded and hastened her footsteps .
She took out her hands from the pockets and strode quickly .
“Little Daddy, faster! Mommy is going to catch us!” urged Xiaojiao as she prodded Ming Ansheng’s head .
Her expression had excitement mingled with anxiety as she waited for Su Yue to catch them .
Was this girl slapping his head now? Ming Ansheng frowned in amusement . Even if his daughter wanted to pluck all his hair, he would still allow her to do so .
With a tender expression in his eyes, he held Xiaojiao’s legs tightly . “Hold on!”
Then he sprinted forward .
Xiaojiao held tightly to Ming Ansheng’s head, and her laughter pierced through the wintery air . Ming Ansheng and Su Yue smiled when they heard her .
The joy and warmth shattered the cold and icy night .
They reached home and took out the key to unlock the door .
Ming Ansheng put Xiaojiao on the couch before presenting her with the snacks and candies . “All for Xiaojiao . ”
It had taken up most of the space in his huge suitcase . His clothes only occupied a small corner .
“So many!” Xiaojiao leaped off the couch and began to rummage through the food .
She loved all of them .
How she wished she could try all of them .
Su Yue stood at the front porch with a frown . “Why are you so excited? It’s just junk food . ”
It sounded as though she was chiding Xiaojiao for being too easily satisfied .
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