Qianqian Learns to Be a Gourd Baby

Qin Manor

"Dad, with Steward Qin and the others following, nothing will happen," Qin Tiannan said, speechless as he watched Old Master Qin pace back and forth, restless. They were within the villa complex; what could possibly happen?

"How can I not be worried? Who would be responsible if something happened? Didn't I say to try not to go out until we hear from above? Why didn't you listen?" Old Master Qin was very angry.

"Grandpa, don't be angry. Beibei hasn't been happy since she came to Jiangbei. I only agreed to let sister take her to meet new friends. Besides, I just called sister, and they'll be back soon," Qin Xianglian explained.

"Old man, your pacing is making my eyes hurt. Beibei will be back soon, what's the use of you being anxious?" Old Madam Qin said, exasperated.

"Great-grandpa, Great-grandma, Mommy, Beibei is back!" Beibei's childish voice echoed through the grand living room.

Old Master Qin's expression finally softened.

"Oh, Beibei's back. Did you have fun?"

"Mhm, it was fun. The food made by the handsome uncle was too delicious."

"Tell Mommy, are the new little sisters you just met easy to get along with?" Qin Xianglian hugged Beibei and kissed her.

"Sister Qianqian is very nice. She has a daddy who cooks well. Beibei misses Daddy." Beibei hadn't seen her father in a long time.

"Good girl, Beibei, Daddy will be back soon."

"Yes, Beibei, tell us quickly, what's Qianqian's family like?" Old Madam Qin immediately changed the subject, not wanting them to mention Long Xingtian.

Afterward, Beibei began to talk about Ling Yun's family.

Steward Qin told Old Master Qin about what had happened not long ago. Old Master Qin sighed, unsure if it was a blessing or a curse.

National Security Department, Jiangbei City Branch

"Are the five of you sure? Who else was at the scene?" Gao San asked doubtfully.

"Mhm, the Qin family's steward and them. The Dragon Group was also there."

"This is true. There was also an instrument at the scene that showed the same thing. There's no problem with the instrument."

"This is serious. Jiangbei is going to be in chaos. I need to call Boss Qin immediately. You guys continue to keep an eye on the Qin family."

"Yes, subordinate, you may withdraw."

Dragon Group, Two Rivers Special Zone

"Tianren Realm? This is serious. Something big is going to happen in Jiangbei."

"District Chief, is it really that serious?"

"Yes, that Stone Monster was completely pulverized. It shouldn't exist anymore."

"Alas, I'm afraid it was just a trick of illusion. Write a report and submit it to the higher-ups."

The instigator, Ling Yun, was leisurely watching cartoons with his daughter.

"Daddy."

"Mhm."

"Daddy."

"Mhm?"

"The cartoons aren't fun. They're not as good as the stories Daddy tells." The little one actually wanted to hear Ling Yun tell a story.

"Little darling, what story do you want to hear?" Ling Yun dotingly ruffled her hair.

"Qianqian doesn't want to hear short ones, she wants to hear long ones."

Ling Yun thought for a moment and nodded. "Then Qianqian, you have to listen carefully. We'll tell one part each night, no cheating, okay?"

The little one nodded in agreement.

"Legend has it that the Scorpion Spirit and the Snake Spirit were imprisoned in Gourd Mountain. One day, a pangolin accidentally broke through the mountain, allowing these two man-eating demons to escape. Afterward, the common people suffered..."

"Daddy, tell another part."

"What did Qianqian promise Daddy just now?"

"Daddy, Qianqian wants to hear it." She said, her eyes turning red. Ling Yun's mother came out of the room just then and saw it. She immediately went over and twisted Ling Yun's ear. "You brat, you're bullying my granddaughter after only a short while."

The little puppy, seeing this scene, burst into laughter and rolled on the floor.

"Don't twist it, Mom. Hey, hey, I'm all grown up now."

"No matter how big you get, you're still my son."

"Hmph, bad Daddy, if you don't tell me anymore, I'll have Grandma twist your ear." The little one had her Grandma there now, so she was full of confidence.

"Qianqian is cheating."

"So what if I'm cheating?" She pouted, not caring, just to hear another part.

Ling Yun knew his daughter would cheat. This story was designed to make people want to hear more the longer it went on.

Lin Qiuyan finally understood. "Son, quickly tell my granddaughter the story, or I'll twist your ear." She made a gesture.

Ling Yun was truly afraid of these two.

He started another part. After listening to this one, the little one was restless again, crying and fussing, insisting that Ling Yun finish the rest of the story, or she wouldn't take a bath.

This daughter is a handful. Ling Yun had no choice but to tell the entire story of Calabash Brothers, which finally satisfied the little one.

"Daddy, are there any more? Can you tell another one?"

"There are no more," Ling Yun spread his hands. The little one didn't believe him. Just then, Ling Yun thought of something.

"How about Daddy sings you the Calabash Brothers song?"

"There's a song for Calabash Brothers? Daddy, sing it quickly!"

Ling Yun cleared his throat.

"Calabash Brothers, Calabash Brothers, Seven flowers on one vine. Unafraid of wind and rain, Lalala. Ding dang dong dong dang dang, Calabash Brothers, Ding dang dong dong dang dang, Great abilities, lalala."

The little one excitedly bounced on the sofa, clapping her hands.

Lin Yueyan came into the living room after her shower and saw everyone there. Her niece was still mumbling, "Lalala, great abilities," making her feel like she had missed something.

"Auntie, what were you guys doing just now?"

"Listening to Little Yun'er tell a story."

"A story? It's Calabash Brothers, Calabash Brothers!" Qianqian said, humming "Great abilities," which made Ling Yun and the others laugh helplessly.

"What story? Calabash Brothers? I've never heard of it," Lin Yueyan looked confused. Was this a new release? Was she falling behind?

"Cousin Auntie, Daddy told it. It was so good. Daddy, tell it again," she turned to Ling Yun, clearly not having had enough.

"Let Grandma tell it. Daddy is so tired. Daddy wants to listen to a story too," Ling Yun pouted like his daughter.

Faced with their gazes, Lin Qiuyan had no choice but to compromise. As a teacher, her memory was good, and she could still recall the Calabash Brothers song.

Lin Qiuyan began telling the story of the Calabash Brothers. At the climax, Qianqian next to her would hum, "Great abilities, lalala."

The warm scene continued like this.