A Smooth Voyage

Smooth Sailing

Zhou Wenzu, Zhou Zhou, and Zhou Ying wanted to play too when they saw it. Jiang Xia smiled and said, "If you want to play, climb up and slide down by yourselves. It's more fun if you climb higher before sliding down."

As soon as the children heard that, they scrambled up and then slid back down.

Laughter from a group of children echoed through the deep, tall, broad cargo hold.

Father Jiang and Father Zhou's hands were tired, but whenever they stopped, Little Brother would throw himself forward with all his might.

Father Jiang had no choice but to continue.

Fortunately, after they played for a while longer, Factory Director Zhou came over to remind them that the ship was ready to be launched, and anyone who wasn't staying aboard could disembark.

Once the ship was launched, the shipyard workers would begin the sea trials. The formal handover would take place only after the trials were complete.

The sea trials this time would take quite a while—perhaps one or two months, or even three or four—so there was no need for the family to follow along.

Thus, the whole family disembarked.

After everyone had gotten off, Father Zhou gestured for the women to cover the children's ears. He was about to set off firecrackers.

Ruan Tang, Tian Caihua, and Mother Jiang hurriedly helped cover the Triplets' ears.

With their ears covered, the three children turned their heads curiously to examine the people covering them, then faced Ruan Tang and the other two and let out a "Ha," grinning broadly.

They thought the others were playing hide-and-seek with them and had covered the wrong place.

Jiang Xia and Zhou Chenglei often used handkerchiefs or pulled their hats down to play hide-and-seek with them.

Especially in cars or on