Daddy's Gourmet Shop-Chapter 378 - 368: Another Day Wishing for a New Dad...

Chapter 378: Chapter 368: Another Day Wishing for a New Dad...

Huang Tao gave some final work instructions to a few employees, then grabbed a small bag containing a water bottle and a sweat towel, and headed outside with Xuanxuan and his parents.

Xuanxuan was naturally very happy~

But at the door, she stopped, tilted her little head to look at Huang Tao, shook his hand, and with a playful smile asked, "Papa, can we take Mimi out with us to play?"

Mimi, lying in the warm cat bed: "..."

Actually, it didn’t want to go, it wanted to stay, stay and sleep until the end of the day...

Sadly...

Its lovely idea was ultimately crushed by its human.

Huang Tao agreed, "Then let’s take Mimi along!"

Who made Mimi so lazy!

It needs more activity!

Otherwise...

It might really become a big Mimi...

"Alright!"

Xuanxuan happily picked up Mimi, rubbing her little face against Mimi’s fluffy head.

Mimi silently shed two wide noodle-like tears in its heart.

If it could speak, it would definitely tell its little owner, "I don’t want to go out in the cold; I want to sleep soundly."

Huang Tao hurriedly said, "Put Mimi down, let it walk on its own, it needs to move more."

Though Xuanxuan was a bit reluctant, she obediently put Mimi down, letting it walk behind her.

Huang Tao, with Xuanxuan and his parents, left the house, heading towards West City Old Street.

Remembering their plan, Xuanxuan curiously asked, "Papa, Grandma, where are we going to play?"

Huang Tao and Song Cailian exchanged a smile, acting mysterious, "You’ll find out soon."

"Okay then!"

Xuanxuan nodded obediently.

A moment later.

Huang Tao and the family arrived at a small park near West City Old Street.

As they approached, they felt a sense of quietness.

Perhaps because it had rained in the morning, the park lacked its usual hustle and bustle.

The once lush green grass had turned yellow, with puddles, muddy pits, and patches of grassland, making it look empty and lonely without the walkers.

Surrounding them, some unknown trees had shed all their leaves.

While the tops of the palm trees remained green, the lower parts were withered, giving a unique look.

Only the camphor trees were still lush and green, only the small pines and cypresses remained evergreen.

And of course, the small river continued to flow, clear and slow...

All of it didn’t make Xuanxuan feel desolate or bored, but rather extremely intrigued.

Look~

She was like a cheerful little bunny, hopping and laughing on the grass.

Together with Mimi, who was suddenly quite excited.

Seeing Xuanxuan’s happy look, Huang Tao’s heart was filled with warmth.

He realized it was wise to take some time to accompany Xuanxuan for a walk.

Huang Tao took out his phone, opened the camera, and quietly captured this moment beside her.

This time, the little one was attracted to the fallen leaves on the ground, picking up a piece and examining it carefully.

The leaf in her hand looked like a small red palm, with many earth-yellow veins all over it, like veins covering a hand waving continuously.

"Papa, look at this leaf, doesn’t it look like a small fan?"

Ah, my Xuanxuan can even use similes now!

Huang Tao was delighted.

He gave her a thumbs up and praised, "Xuanxuan is amazing!"

"Indeed, very good, understanding observation, and good at metaphors, surely she will be a great writer in the future," Huang Yide and Song Cailian couldn’t help but praise too.

"Hehe~"

Xuanxuan smiled sweetly, "Thank you, Grandma, Grandpa, and Papa for the praise."

Song Cailian smiled and asked, "I heard there’s a slide up ahead, does Xuanxuan want to play?"

"Sure..."

Xuanxuan happily bounced in place, "Xuanxuan loves slides the most, let’s go play now, okay?"

"Okay..."

Huang Tao held Xuanxuan’s little hand, walking with his parents along the narrow riverside path, heading to the children’s play area.

Though called a children’s play area, it’s actually not very large.

There was a small children’s castle slide, a big swing set, two see-saws, a climbing area, and a sand play area.

When the family first arrived, a little girl with two ponytails was sliding down the slide.

"Qianqian!"

Xuanxuan recognized her right away and immediately shouted out.

It was none other than her good friend, Qianqian!

They had only been apart for an hour!

Qianqian heard the shout, quickly raised her head, and immediately got up, running towards Xuanxuan, "Xuanxuan..."

Xuanxuan also moved her little legs, running towards her.

The two little ones happily hugged each other tightly!

"Qianqian!"

"Xuanxuan!"

"Qianqian!"

"Xuanxuan!"

Qianqian asked, "Xuanxuan, are you here to play on the slide too?"

Xuanxuan nodded, "Yes!"

"That’s great!"

Qianqian giggled, "We can play together, you don’t know, playing alone is so boring!"

Xuanxuan beamed, showing two shallow dimples.

Just then, Qianqian’s father Jiangling walked out from behind the slide.

He seemed a bit surprised to see Huang Tao’s family.

After all, Huang Tao was quite a busy man!

"Boss Huang, how come you have time to come out too?"

He asked with a smile, then politely greeted Huang Tao’s parents, "Hello, Uncle, Auntie."

Huang Yide and his wife nodded to Jiangling, "Ah, hello, you’re taking your child to play here too?"

Huang Tao replied with a smile, "I just finished with the morning market, so I decided to bring Xuanxuan over to play for a bit."

Jiangling chuckled, "Same here, since last night the little one had been clamoring to go to the park. After having breakfast at your place this morning, I thought there’s a small park nearby with a slide, so I brought her here to play. Though it rained, the slides are a bit wet. But I just wiped it with my coat."

No other choice!

The rather careless him didn’t even bring tissues or anything!

Only his jacket could be sacrificed!

Alas!

Being a dad isn’t easy, one must treasure it!

After some small talk, everyone sat on the nearby bench.

Watching the two little ones climb up the plastic slide, screaming as they slid down together.

"Qianqian, chase me..."

Xuanxuan shouted, darting through the castle maze exit, her little face full of excitement, "Here I am! Here I am!"

"Xuanxuan..."

Behind the small children’s castle, Qianqian looked around to find Xuanxuan.

Upon hearing Xuanxuan’s voice, she ran towards where it came from, "Haha... Xuanxuan, I caught you..."

The two little ones played the slide, then switched to the swings.

Now they were on the see-saw.

Both of similar weight, they teetered up and down, having a great time.

Seeing them sweaty from all the playing, Huang Tao called out, "Xuanxuan, take a break."

Although unwilling, Xuanxuan obediently stopped.

Qianqian, seeing Xuanxuan stop, also paused.

They walked towards their respective dads.

Huang Tao quickly took out a handkerchief from a bag he carried, to wipe the sweat from Xuanxuan’s forehead, and slipped a sweat towel on her back.

Then he pulled out a small insulated water bottle, unscrewed the lid, poured a cup of water, and handed it to Xuanxuan.

After playing for so long and sweating so much, Xuanxuan was very thirsty, so she took the cup and drank it all up.

But Qianqian wasn’t as fortunate.

Her dad wiped her face with his sleeve under the guise of wiping sweat.

Of course, not a drop of hot water to drink either!

Alas!

Another day longing for a different papa...