Shen Lang was driving the Mercedes-Benz that Xia Shuyi bought, taking her and her daughter to the Blue Sky Kindergarten in the city center.
Blue Sky Kindergarten was the most luxurious in Jianghai City, even rivaling some top universities. It was a place for the city's wealthy families.
"Shen Lang, I just realized that the Qixi Festival is coming up soon," Xia Shuyi suddenly asked. "What are you planning to do with that girl?"
"I want to go too!"
In the backseat, Mengmeng raised her hands eagerly. "I want to go out with Shen Lang gege too!"
"Go, go, go, what do you know, little one?"
Xia Shuyi waved her hand with a smile. "When you hear about playing, you get all excited. You have to go to Teacher Li's house to practice the piano on Saturday."
"Hmph."
The little girl crossed her arms and puffed out her cheeks, pretending to be sulky.
"Qixi Festival?"
Shen Lang, gripping the steering wheel, sounded a bit surprised. "When is it?"
"This Saturday! You didn't know?"
Seeing Shen Lang's awkward expression, Xia Shuyi said, "Since you've already pursued Li Liusi, you should treat her well. You shouldn't be clueless about such an important day."
Shen Lang confessed, "Well, I've been single for so long, I'm not used to it."
In previous years, Shen Lang spent Qixi Festival at home, playing games, and scrolling through Douyin to eat other people's dog food. With a girlfriend now, he felt unprepared for the Qixi Festival.
It dawned on him why Li Liusi wanted to go to Yusha Bay this Saturday—she must have been thinking about the holiday too.
Sule Xuan would definitely want to hang out with him that day, so Shen Lang would probably be stretched thin.
As for the landlady, her repeated mentions were probably her way of wanting a romantic time with him.
"What should I do?"
Shen Lang scratched his head, unsure of what to do. If only Qixi Festival could last three days so he could spend time with everyone.
"So, where are you planning to take that girl?" Xia Shuyi asked again, as if emphasizing something.
1: Arrange seriously: "I'll take Li Liusi to Yusha Bay in the morning, spend the afternoon with Sule Xuan, and then come back to spend the evening with you. How about that?"
2: Say affectionately: "I'll find some excuse to cancel on them and spend the whole day at home with you and Mengmeng. How does that sound?"
3: Arrange casually: "Simple, you drop Mengmeng off at Teacher Li's place, I'll bring them to your house, and we can have a big party!"
"I'll take Li Liusi out for a stroll in the morning and have a romantic lunch."
Shen Lang held Xia Shuyi's hand and said warmly, "Then in the evening, we'll create our own special time."
"I'm already at my age, is it really appropriate?"
Xia Shuyi asked bashfully.
"Come on, sis, why do you keep saying that?"
Shen Lang said with a smile, "You're only 36, not 46 or 56. You're beautiful and in great shape, and I'm here with you. Why shouldn't we celebrate Qixi Festival?"
"Isn't that right, Mengmeng?"
In this situation, Mengmeng's praise was especially important. Shen Lang looked back at the little girl and asked, "Isn't Mommy young and beautiful? More gorgeous than celebrities on TV?"
"Yes!"
The little girl nodded happily.
"Well, alright then."
Xia Shuyi smiled reluctantly and then arranged with anticipation, "Mengmeng doesn't need to practice the piano on Saturday. I'll prepare something nice at home, and we'll celebrate Qixi Festival together."
Ding! Xia Shuyi's affection for the host increased by 10 points, currently at 100 points. It cannot increase further.
"Hooray! Long live Mommy!"
Mengmeng didn't know what Qixi Festival was about. But the fact that she didn't have to practice piano and could celebrate with Shen Lang and Mommy made her very happy.
...
After Xia Shuyi took too long to get ready, Shen Lang arrived at Blue Sky Kindergarten, and Mengmeng was already half an hour late.
But at kindergarten, academics weren't as critical as for university students. For kids like Mengmeng, the most important thing was happiness and enjoying a full, happy childhood.
However, as soon as they reached the school gate, the previously happy little girl suddenly became gloomy, dragging her empty cartoon backpack and looking back at the two at the gate.
"Mengmeng, if you can focus, learn; if not, just eat more and be happy. That's the most important thing."
Shen Lang called out to Mengmeng's little figure with a smile. "Remember, your mom paid for this. I'll pick you up when school ends!"
"Hahaha."
Shen Lang's funny remarks made the surrounding parents laugh heartily. Even the security guard at the gate couldn't stop smiling.
"Exactly, what can kids learn at this age? Being happy is the most important!"
A well-dressed businessman agreed with Shen Lang's view and shouted to his son inside the school.
"Son, remember, being happy is most important. If you can't focus, Dad will take you home to watch cartoons!"
"Okay!"
A smile easily lifts a child's mood, and Mengmeng responded happily, her steps toward the kindergarten becoming much lighter.
"Oh, you and your mouth, I'm really speechless."
Xia Shuyi was also amused by Shen Lang's antics, shaking her head with a smile. She then linked arms with Shen Lang and headed back to the Mercedes.
With the kids' matters sorted, it was time for the adults.
Xia Shuyi was in the prime of her life, and Shen Lang was in his prime as well.
Once they got home, Shen Lang immediately pushed Xia Shuyi onto the sofa and started kissing her passionately.
The weather was a bit warm, and after a few moments of intense passion, Xia Shuyi's neck was covered in a light sheen of sweat.
"Shen Lang, you make me feel so happy."
Xia Shuyi held Shen Lang's face, exhaling softly as she expressed her deepest feelings.
This was a confession unique to mature, charming women like Xia Shuyi.
"There are even happier things to come!"
"Wait, let's move to the bedroom!"
Xia Shuyi blushed and glanced at the opposite building. "I haven't drawn the curtains. What if someone from the building across sees us?"
"Oh, don't worry, it's probably office hours by now."
Shen Lang said, leaning in closer.
"Mm, you little... little rascal..."