Chapter 63
In the early morning, a layer of frost formed on the windowpanes, sparkling with a silver light, refracting the golden winter sun into a colorful glow.
Shen Tiantian woke up from a full night’s sleep, climbed out of the large bed, and tidied himself up. He turned his head and saw Shen Xiuze tidying up his wardrobe.
After staying in the hotel for almost a month, and having wrapped up filming yesterday, Shen Tiantian could finally go home.
The butler uncle had to rush back two days ago to deal with a problem with the swimming pool at the villa.
Fortunately, Shen Xiuze was not busy these past two days. He was handling his online work while taking care of Shen Tiantian at the film crew.
Shen Xiuze’s sleeves were neatly rolled up to his forearms, his features hidden in a cold and distant air, and his well-defined fingers were folding Shen Tiantian’s fluffy coat with meticulous care.
Shen Tiantian was a child who liked all kinds of fancy clothes. Even when he went to other cities to film, he had to bring many beautiful outfits.
During his time filming with the crew, Shen Tiantian could wear a different outfit every day.
It made Lin Chen’an exclaim that he was a miracle Tiantian.
Shen Xiuze, according to size and color, folded the clothes into neat tofu-like squares and placed them in the suitcase.
Two large, full suitcases, all filled with Shen Tiantian’s clothes.
Shen Tiantian also ran over to help. He held a fluffy little brown bear-like coat from the wardrobe, huffed and puffed for two steps, and stuffed it into the suitcase.
The originally layered, neat, and clean suitcase was instantly ruined by him.
Shen Xiuze finished folding a piece of clothing, turned around, frowned, and threw the coat, along with Shen Tiantian, out of the suitcase.
“You sit obediently for a while. I’ll be done packing soon and we can go home.”
Shen Tiantian, like a useless little snack, stood there obediently and said “oh,” then started to wander around his brother again.
His short little legs pattered, and he spun around, looking very busy.
Shen Xiuze was very fast. After he finished packing, he couldn’t help but let out a long sigh.
He really didn’t understand how a child could have so many clothes.
Shen Tiantian also let out a long sigh and wiped the non-existent sweat from his forehead.
“We’ve both worked so hard.”
Shen Xiuze didn’t say anything and silently pushed the suitcase to the elevator to go to the parking lot.
Shen Tiantian trotted behind his brother, bouncing happily like a little spinning top, his lips pressed together in a giggle.
The hotel’s parking lot was shared with the large shopping mall next door. The shopping mall seemed to be holding some kind of event these past two days, and the entire parking lot was full.
Shen Tiantian shuttled between the cars. As he walked, he came to the back door at the southeast corner of the shopping mall.
An open-air display stage was set up in front of the back door. It was just past nine in the morning, and an event host walked up and tapped the microphone.
“Welcome everyone to the shopping mall’s anniversary event. Today, if you spend over a hundred yuan in the store, you’ll get a chance to play the claw machine!”
There were already customers who had bought things, and they took their exchange coupons and stood at the door to play the claw machine.
Shen Tiantian went over and was attracted by the colorful and cute dolls in the claw machine. His little eyes instantly sparkled.
While Shen Xiuze was looking for the car, he turned his head and the little cub had disappeared.
His heart skipped a beat. He followed the crowd and, sure enough, found Shen Tiantian in the crowd.
Where it was the liveliest, there was sure to be the fun-loving Shen Tiantian.
“Why did you run off? I almost couldn’t find you.”
As soon as Shen Xiuze finished speaking, he lowered his eyes and met Shen Tiantian’s sparkling, diamond-like eyes.
“Big brother.”
Shen Tiantian pointed to the claw machine and then tugged on his thick black and white coat.
“Look, am I missing something?”
Shen Tiantian hinted wildly, his little eyes blinking so hard they almost cramped.
Seeing Shen Xiuze’s cold face and no reaction, Shen Tiantian had no choice but to be direct. He curved his little eyes and pointed to his coat.
“My coat is so plain. Big brother, don’t you think it’s missing some little doll decorations?”
Shen Tiantian couldn’t help but press his face against the glass of the claw machine, his baby-fat cheeks squeezed into a flat lump, his eyes full of anticipation.
“If I had dolls all over me, I wonder how good-looking I would be!”
Shen Xiuze imagined it. The chubby little one covered in plush dolls. That scene…
A little funny.
Shen Xiuze had a very high aesthetic sense. He did not approve of hanging dolls on one’s body as decorations.
“No, that’s too ugly.”
Shen Xiuze could not accept a little pig brother who was dressed like he was selling dolls.
Shen Tiantian pouted unhappily, let out an angry huff, and pointed to the claw machine.
“It’s good-looking.”
A good-looking Tiantian, covered in good-looking dolls. How could it be ugly?
An auntie who was out with her child smiled and said:
“Little handsome boy, if you have something to buy, you can just buy it in the shopping mall and get a chance for the little one to play the claw machine. Children, they’re at an age where they like to play.”
Shen Xiuze was persuaded.
Because if he didn’t agree, Shen Tiantian would look at him with a pool of watery eyes, tears welling up, on the verge of crying.
As if Shen Xiuze had done something unforgivable.
In the end, Shen Xiuze’s heart softened. He checked in the two large suitcases at the front desk, went around, and bought a piece of clothing for Shen Tiantian in the shopping mall.
The purchase was one thousand eight hundred.
He got the exchange coupon for the claw machine, and the expectant Shen Tiantian ran all the way back to the shopping mall entrance.
There were not many people at this time. The shopping mall had just opened, and almost everyone was shopping inside.
Shen Tiantian occupied a claw machine, handed the exchange coupon to the staff member uncle, rubbed his palms together, and took a deep breath.
“I’m going to start.”
He stared at the claw machine, and his two small hands worked together, very nimbly pressing the button.
Unfortunately, he was just a little off.
But it was okay. Shen Tiantian still had many chances. He stood in front of the claw machine, his chubby little face full of determination.
“It’s okay. I’ll get it soon.”
He patted his little chest, cheered himself on, and pressed the button again.
As expected, he still didn’t get it.
Seventeen times in a row, all misses.
Shen Xiuze looked at the little one’s disbelieving eyes. His chubby little body seemed unable to bear such a blow, and he stood in front of the claw machine, swaying.
Shen Xiuze’s lips lifted slightly. He pressed his lips together, and a smile overflowed from his deep black pupils.
“Still want to try?”
There was only one chance left.
A shallow mist of water couldn’t help but appear in Shen Tiantian’s eye sockets, but he held back from crying, wiped his little eyes, and said:
“I want to. I’ll get it soon.”
Tiantian reached out his trembling little hand, his eyes full of hope, and pressed the button…
Still didn’t get it.
Unable to bear the blow of not getting it even once, Shen Tiantian buried his little head in Shen Xiuze’s arms, sobbed sadly, and his little nose turned red.
“This… this machine is broken, wuwu.”
He pointed with his short little finger, tears hanging from his lashes. He sobbed twice and tried his best to hold back his sad feelings.
Unfortunately, he couldn’t hold it back at all.
Shen Xiuze wanted to laugh but didn’t dare. His cold eyes curved, and in an instant, the cold aura on him was washed away.
“It’s okay. It’s normal not to get it.”
The machines in this kind of shopping mall had their parameters adjusted in private. Getting one was a rare occurrence.
The staff member saw that the little one was crying so miserably. He quickly went to ask the supervisor for instructions and came out with a small doll to give to Shen Tiantian.
“Kid, stop crying. This is for you.”
Shen Tiantian’s eye sockets were red. He pressed his little lips together and took the small doll.
“Thank you, uncle.”
Although he had a small doll, Shen Tiantian pouted and was not very happy.
Until a slightly exaggerated laugh sounded:
“Hey, isn’t this Tiantian?”
Lu Wei, wearing a mask and sunglasses, came out from the parking lot exit and reached out to pinch the little one’s chubby face with a giggle.
“Why are you crying?”
Shen Xiuze explained, “He didn’t get a doll from the claw machine and is sad.”
Lu Wei laughed twice, rolled up his sleeves on the spot, let out a “hi,” and waved his hand.
“What’s the big deal? Let me, the little prince of claw machines, do it! I guarantee I’ll get you a whole bag full!”
At this moment, Shen Tiantian had already dried his tears. He blinked his moist, dark eyes and reminded him:
“You have to buy something. It’s a hundred yuan for one try.”
Lu Wei didn’t care about this little money. He had his assistant go in to make a purchase and first get twenty exchange coupons.
Lu Wei got the exchange coupons, took off his mask, was very pleased with himself, and blew on his palms.
“Let’s do this!”
Ten minutes later.
“Impossible! This is absolutely impossible!”
Lu Wei’s eyes were filled with devastation. He was filled with righteous indignation and was about to explode with anger.
And Lu Wei’s original smile had slowly transferred to Shen Tiantian’s face.
Shen Tiantian’s dull little eyes gradually lit up.
He looked at big brother Lu Wei, who hadn’t gotten a doll after twenty consecutive tries, and couldn’t help but curve his eyes.
Hehe.
“Big brother Lu Wei, stop crying. This little doll is for you.”
Shen Tiantian held up the small doll, very considerately walked over, and stuffed it into big brother Lu Wei’s arms.
He didn’t get one after twenty tries. He’s a little more miserable than me.
Lu Wei held the small doll, his teeth clenched, his arms trembling. He was not happy at all!
“There’s definitely something wrong with this machine!”
He voiced the same doubt as Shen Tiantian.
And Shen Tiantian, on the side, just spread his small hands, shrugged his little shoulders, and said:
“That’s right, but you just can’t get it.”
Lu Wei was so angry he was silent.
The assistant on the side saw that there were onlookers taking pictures with their phones, quickly pulled Lu Wei, and told him to put on his mask.
“Hurry up and go. There are passersby filming. You still have to go back to the hotel to change your makeup and styling. You have an event in the afternoon.”
The angry Lu Wei was directly dragged away by his assistant.
And Shen Tiantian, on the other hand, laughed out loud. His little eyes, which had cried, were as bright as if they had been washed with water.
Shen Xiuze shook his head helplessly. “Let’s go. Time to go home.”
Tiantian started to bounce again, pushed his two large suitcases, and happily ran towards the parking lot.
