Encore Is So Cute

Looking up, Chun was dressed in an elegant light dress, her figure graceful and gentle. The evening breeze gently stirred her hair, giving her a clean and gentle temperament.

She carried a small bag of freshly bought desserts and walked slowly toward the window seat.

With a glance at Encore, who was sitting obediently on Wuling's lap without any awkwardness, Chun's cool eyes flashed with a hint of surprise, and she spoke with a slight reproach.

"Encore, didn't I tell you to wait for me outside? Why did you come here by yourself?"

Good grief, so you snuck over here on your own. From what you said earlier, I thought your senior had let you come over first.

"I'm sorry, junior Wuling, Encore didn't cause you any trouble?"

Encore heard Chun's voice and his small body stiffened slightly. Because he was sitting on Wuling's lap, he could clearly feel it.

However, Encore did not get off Wuling's lap. Instead, she wrapped her arms around his waist and leaned her whole body against him.

She lowered her head and muttered softly, "I just came to check on things for you, Chun-jie, and Encore was very well-behaved, she didn't cause any trouble."

Tsubaki "..."

You can fool others with that, but didn't you laugh when you said it? It's only good for fooling people who don't know you well. Don't fool yourself too.

Seeing this, Wuling quickly waved his hand and smiled to defuse the situation, "No, no, it's no trouble at all. Encore is very well-behaved and sensible."

Actually, he himself didn't quite believe what he said, since based on his previous behavior, Encore shouldn't have much to do with being well-behaved.

Chun walked to the table and sat down, placing the paper bag containing the desserts on the table. She looked at Encore helplessly, but there was no real anger in her eyes, only a hint of doting helplessness.

"Don't run around like that again. What if you get lost?"

Encore nodded vigorously, blinking his big eyes, looking extremely remorseful, but his eyes secretly glanced at Wuling, clearly not listening to him.

Chun turned her gaze back to Wuling and smiled faintly, "Thanks to you looking after her, otherwise I really wouldn't have been at ease."

"It was nothing," Wuling replied frankly.

"Encore is very likable, and I'm happy to spend time with her."

Encore also clung to Wuling's lap, refusing to budge. She wrapped her arms around his waist and gently rubbed her head against his sleeve, looking determined to stay there.

Chun watched this scene, her brow twitching slightly, but she was truly helpless and could only sigh softly.

"Encore is usually quite wary of strangers, so this is the first time I've seen him cling to you like this on our first meeting. It seems you're very appealing to children."

Wuling was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, and looked down at Encore was still rubbing against his sleeve in his arms.

Upon hearing Chun's words, the little guy deliberately buried his head even deeper into his chest, his little face nestled on his shoulder, only revealing a pair of bright, darting eyes as he secretly glanced at Chun, looking completely self-righteous.

"Really? I was very popular with kids when I was little." Wuling reached out and gently ruffled Encore's fluffy pink hair.

"Maybe it's because I'm handsome. I was handsome when I was little, and I'm even more handsome now, so kids like me."

This is a lie. Wuling actually looked very ordinary when she was a child; she was the kind of person who would be easily lost in a crowd.

If being handsome can be used to explain it now, then I don't know why I was so popular with kids when I was a child.

Chun smiled upon hearing this, a faint smile appearing at the corners of her eyes. Looking at Wuling's slightly narcissistic appearance, she didn't call him out, after all, he certainly deserved to be called that.

Encore lifted her little face from his shoulder, blinked her bright eyes, and nodded earnestly in agreement. "Yes! Brother Wuling is super handsome."

Wuling, already a little conceited from Encore's praise, immediately waved his hand dismissively.

"Okay, that's great. What would you like to eat, Encore? I'll order for you."

"Great! Wuling!"

Encore's eyes lit up instantly. She swayed gently in her chair and excitedly pointed to a dish on the menu, her voice clear and cheerful.

"I want those crispy fried shrimp and chocolate pudding."

Chun gently rubbed her forehead and said helplessly, "Encore, you can't eat too much fried food, and you can only have a small portion of pudding."

Encore's little mouth instantly drooped slightly, looking just like a kitten that had been doused with cold water.

She turned to look at Wuling, her big, watery eyes gazing at him pitifully, clearly wanting to find a backer.

Oh my god, so cute! How can there be such an adorable child?

Seeing her like this, Wu Ling's heart softened Wuling. She turned to Chun and smiled as she tried to smooth things over.

"It's okay to have it once in a while; consider it a reward for her being so good today."

Chun glanced at Encore's smug little expression, knowing that the girl was pretending to be pitiful again, but she didn't refuse outright, and just nodded gently.

"Alright then, just this once. Thank you for spoiling her so much. I'll pay for the Encore."

"No, no need."

Wuling immediately waved his hand in refusal.

"I promised to reward Encore, so naturally I'll pay the bill. Don't try to take it from me, senior. Besides, it's just two snacks; it's nothing to me."

Just kidding, I just got such a great compliment, I wouldn't mind doubling it again.

Seeing his determined expression, Chun didn't refuse any longer and nodded gently, "Then thank you, junior."

Encore to the side, was already beaming with joy, nodding her head vigorously like a pestle pounding garlic. She clung to Wuling's arm, gently swaying it back and forth, her soft, sweet voice full of excitement. "Brother Wuling is the best! Better than anyone else in the whole world!"

The happiest thing in the world is being praised, but even happier is being praised by a sweet and soft little girl.

Lolis are the best.

If the occasion allowed, Wuling would have loved to take a deep drag.

Chun shook her head helplessly and muttered softly, "You really are someone who's all sweet talker."

Although he was complaining, his tone was full of affection and there was not a trace of blame in his voice.

"Hey junior, how did you find this restaurant? Did you find it online?"

"Oh, I saw this while shopping. It looked pretty good, so I had it with a friend yesterday to try it out. Do you often eat at this restaurant, senior?"

"You have excellent taste, junior! I often eat at this restaurant too. Not only does it have a wide variety of dishes, but the food is also delicious. By the way, I know the owner of this place too."

Upon hearing this, Wuling slightly raised her eyes, a hint of curiosity in them. "Oh? Senior, you know the owner of this place?"

Chun's fingertips gently rested on the rim of the glass. The orange-red sunset outside the window spilled across the glass and fell on her gentle profile, spreading a soft, diffused light.

"Yeah, I've been eating here for three years now. The owner isn't very old, but his cooking skills are top-notch. We get along really well and have gradually become friends."

"I've been here many times. My sister Chun brought me here. The snacks here are all super delicious."

Encore overheard their conversation and quickly stepped in to interject.

Looking at her round, chubby face, Wuling couldn't resist reaching out and gently scraping it with his finger.

"No wonder you knew your way around so well as soon as you came in; you're a regular customer."

Encore was amused and giggled, her two little legs swinging back and forth in the air.