Chapter 534 -197: Emperor Xi Xi and the Big Black Dog, the Underworld that Revives the Dead [Seeking Monthly Ticket]
Xi Xi tilted her head, and her ear-twitching gesture froze.
She couldn’t believe her ears.
She widened her sparkling eyes and turned to look at her daddy and mommy.
In that moment,
Xi Xi felt as if the sky had fallen.
Daddy and mommy… they don’t want Xi Xi anymore?
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Is Xi Xi no longer the only treasure of her parents?
Zhang Ya and Li Che were somewhat caught off guard, not expecting Xi Xi to burst into tears without warning.
Li Che certainly understood that even a four-year-old child had her own thoughts and comprehension, which was why he had wanted to talk to Xi Xi about it beforehand with Zhang Ya.
Because Li Che wouldn’t easily ignore Xi Xi’s feelings.
Zhang Ya was somewhat flustered and even a bit panicked, not expecting Xi Xi’s reaction to be this severe.
At this time, she realized that her husband was right, children also have their own thoughts, and it was wrong to overlook a child’s feelings.
Zhang Ya hurriedly hugged Xi Xi and began to comfort her.
Xi Xi, with her head tilted, tears plopped down and slid onto her cheeks, splattering on the bedspread.
Once mommy and daddy had a brother or sister for her, they surely wouldn’t want Xi Xi anymore. Xi Xi would have to go to Golden Light Peak Mountain every day to find the Elder Grandpa for training, she would have to buy braised pig’s feet by herself, and maybe Xi Xi even had to pick up garbage to earn money to support the family…
Thinking about it made Xi Xi feel immensely wronged.
Zhang Ya comforted her for a while, but Xi Xi showed no sign of improvement. The little girl wasn’t throwing a tantrum; she just quietly kept her tears falling.
Zhang Ya felt as if her heart had been forcefully struck by a hammer.
"Husband… think of something
Zhang Ya looked towards Li Che as if seeking help.
Upon hearing this, Li Che immediately gave a gentle smile.
He took Xi Xi from Zhang Ya’s arms.
He rubbed Xi Xi’s head, speaking with a smile, “Alright, no more crying. Our Xi Xi is a big kid now, no crying.”
However, it wasn’t very effective; Xi Xi was still very sad, her nose bright red, large eyes adorned with strings of tears, the circles around them also bright red, very conspicuous against her fair skin.
Li Che then said, “If you stop crying, daddy will take you to see the big dogs and eat braised pig’s feet.”
Upon hearing this, Xi Xi’s mind finally connected to the thought, and she quickly sniffed, turning her head to look at Li Che with teary eyes and drooling a little.
"Daddy, are you serious?”
Xi Xi asked.
Li Che pinched Xi Xi’s cheek.
"When has daddy ever lied to Xi Xi?”
Instantly, Xi Xi’s eyes sparkled with joy, and she started smiling happily, clamoring to make a pinkie promise with Li Che.
Zhang Ya, watching from the side, couldn’t help but let out a sigh of relief.
She couldn’t bring herself to mention having a new baby anymore.
Of course, Zhang Ya knew that bringing it up now was pointless. She would wait until her strength had improved, until she could withstand her husband’s vigorous essence before discussing the matter again.
Or perhaps, wait until Xi Xi was a bit older.
Li Che looked amusingly at Zhang Ya pouting slightly, feeling a bit guilty.
He rubbed his wife’s head and then, holding Xi Xi, used a Thunder Chess Piece to teleport directly into the alley of Falling Flower Alley.
Xi Xi was momentarily disoriented but then saw the dim lights under a small restaurant.
"We’ll have a serving of braised pig’s feet and then go back to sleep,” Li Che said.
Xi Xi obediently nodded her head continuously.
Her little stomach had already started embarrassingly rumbling.
Arriving at the restaurant’s entrance, a large black dog lay on the ground, breathing rhythmically as if sensing Li Che’s footsteps. Without opening its eyes, it exhaled a warm breath, then turned over to continue sleeping.
"Daddy! A dog! Wow, a dog!”
Xi Xi’s voice rang out excitedly and shrilly.
The big black dog suddenly shivered, its eyes widening as it sprang up from the ground, its front paws forcefully pressing against the ground, ready to launch.
Li Che was momentarily speechless; why such a big reaction from this big black dog?
His daughter wasn’t some kind of monster!
Li Che set Xi Xi down, and she immediately darted towards the big black dog, coming to a sudden stop in front of it, tilting her plump cheeks upward, staring at the big black dog.
The big black dog relaxed, oh, it’s not her.
A hint of sadness flashed through its dog eyes, then rarely, a trace of tenderness appeared.
Its big head leaned closer to Xi Xi, extending its tongue for a gentle lick.
Xi Xi giggled, the previous unhappiness and annoyance having flown away.
The big black dog standing up was quite large, even Li Che was seeing this stance for the first time, a novelty.
He curiously took a few more glances.
Dingling—
The curtain was lifted, and a young man dressed in white slowly stepped out. His gaze fell on Xi Xi, softness appearing in his eyes.
"What would you like to eat?”
"This little girl is having a midnight tantrum; a serving of braised pig’s feet to satisfy her craving,”
The owner responded, nodding his head lightly.
Then, he turned and went back inside the restaurant.
Moments later, Xi Xi sat on a chair, enjoying her meal thoroughly, while the big black dog lay lazily next to the table.
Li Che sat on a chair, sipping tea with the young owner.
The taste of the owner’s tea was indeed unique, starting sweet in the mouth and then transforming as it went down the throat, a myriad of flavors.
"Great tea!”
Li Che exclaimed.
The owner nodded, “What’s good about it?”
Li Che paused, not really knowing what made it good, only aware that it tasted quite different from any tea he had ever had.