Simple Happiness (Part 2)

Xia Libing didn't just answer questions; she also had some questions for Liu Shiling, but since Shiling's Mother was here, it wasn't convenient for her to speak up.

Although if Shiling's Mother were to ask directly, she would likely just assume that Shiling was trying to please her daughter or playing house with her, asking questions that were too detailed or formal might still arouse suspicion. Shiling's Mother might even think she was crazy and stop letting her have any contact with her daughter.

Therefore, Xia Libing could only subtly and tactfully impart her understanding of the "Super-Sensing Item System" to Liu Shiling while answering her various questions.

However, judging from Liu Shiling's bewildered expression, she clearly didn't understand at all.

After the roasted chicken wings were served, Liu Shiling took a piece and was eating half of it when she suddenly felt Xia Libing's hand gently push her from under the table.

She looked down and saw that the "Roast Chicken Wing Sister" had quietly handed her a "chicken wing".

It's obvious that this roasted chicken wing wasn't taken from the plate that was just served.

Liu Shiling immediately recognized that this "roasted chicken wing" was exactly the same as the one that the "Roast Chicken Wing Sister" had given her in her dream.

Liu Shiling instantly realized that the roasted chicken wing was magically conjured up by "Roast Chicken Wing Sister"!

It's "Magic Roasted Chicken Wings"!

Just like in a dream!

The taste of the chicken wings from my dream flashed through my mind, and the roasted chicken wings I was eating suddenly tasted bland.

Liu Shiling glanced at her mother, who was talking to "Bald Uncle," put down the half-eaten chicken wing she was holding, and then furtively took the chicken wing handed to her by "Roast Chicken Wing Sister" from under the table.

She pursed her lips, swallowed the saliva that had been gushing out from recalling the taste in her dream, and then brought the grilled chicken wing to her mouth.

With one bite, Liu Shiling's eyes narrowed, and as she chewed, the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up, a look of satisfaction on her face.

This is the taste!

Exactly the same as in my dream!

At this moment, the image of "Roast Chicken Wing Sister" as a "magician" in her mind finally became completely perfect.

This is the kind of magician she wants to be—she should be this powerful!

Shiling's Mother, who was chatting with Xiang Kun about housing prices and the cost of living in Star City, suddenly noticed her daughter's blissful expression—eyes squinted, lips seemingly oozing oil. Seeing the half-eaten chicken wing in her hand, she exclaimed in surprise, "Are the chicken wings here really that delicious?"

As her own mother, she naturally knew what Liu Shiling's expression meant; it was basically as if the word "delicious" was engraved on her forehead.

As she spoke, she picked up a piece of grilled chicken wing and took a few bites, but felt that the taste was really just... okay.

If it's only this bad, then she should be able to do it herself, right?

If my daughter can make this kind of expression while eating the roasted chicken wings I make, she will definitely feel very satisfied.

Although Xiang Kun couldn't see Lao Xia and Liu Shiling's "little actions" under the table, he was perfectly aware of what they were saying and doing.

He knew that the "roasted chicken wings" appeared in the dream with Lao Xia's "appetite," and like crispy pork knuckle and Napoleon cake, they were one of her favorite foods. In the dream that the two of them shared, when the Little Chubby Girl tasted the "roasted chicken wings" in her dream, it was enhanced by both her own dream emotions and Lao Xia's appetite.

Therefore, in reality, tasting "roasted chicken wings" again will definitely bring a sensory enhancement beyond its original flavor.

Lao Xia must have known this too. He was trying to win over the Little Chubby Girl's heart and trust by appealing to her stomach, laying the groundwork for further discussions on "capacity development experience" and "capacity building."

Judging from the Little Chubby Girl's demeanor, it's clear that Lao Xia's strategy... was very successful.

Xiang Kun glanced at Xiang Kun's Shiling's Mother, who seemed to be studying the flavor of the grilled chicken wings on the plate and pondering how to cook them, and felt somewhat worried.

Based on the conversation just now, although he didn't ask directly, he could deduce from some relevant information and the physical feedback from Shiling's Mother when discussing certain topics:

She's been having some worries lately, and they seem to be related to money.

Xiang Kun knew that Shiling's Mother had sold the 706 apartment next to his house, so she should have a considerable sum of money. If she was still worried about money, did something go wrong with that money?

However, judging from Shiling's Mother's condition, it's unlikely that she was scammed or that some other malicious event caused the problem with the money.

Xiang Kun speculated that either Shiling's Mother wanted to buy something but still didn't have enough money, or something had happened and the money had been taken by Shi Ling's father or other relatives and friends.

The former possibility is very small, after all, the housing prices in Star City are much cheaper than those in first-tier cities, and it is unlikely that she would buy a luxury house in a prime location.

If it's the latter, he really can't just ask directly.

In the past, Xiang Kun would naturally not have bothered with such matters, but now, Liu Shiling is no longer just a little girl from next door whom he occasionally meets and exchanges a few words with. Because of the connection through the "Super-Sensing Item System," Xiang Kun feels that within his capabilities, he has an obligation to ensure the Little Chubby Girl's growth and safety.

Of course, this is on the premise that Shiling's Mother and the Little Chubby Girl really need help.

Xiang Kun decided to secretly learn about their situation before considering whether to help them, or in what way. From the current perspective, even if they were facing financial difficulties, it didn't seem to be an urgent matter.

Halfway through the meal, Xiang Kun received WeChat from Tang Baona. She and Zhang Qian had almost finished their discussion, but there were still some things that Xiang Kun needed to confirm and make final decisions on. So, she and Yang Zhen'er had already booked tickets to fly to Citong for tomorrow. After discussing and confirming some details, they would go to Tongshi Town together to help him finish filming the follow-up versions of the "Youlong Restaurant" video, and then talk to You Meng and Liu Caifu about the game, since they were also shareholders.

Xiang Kun originally planned to return to Citong with Lao Xia early tomorrow morning, so he didn't need to worry about Tang Baona and Yang Zhen'er missing out. However, after hesitating for a moment, Xiang Kun sent a message to Tang Baona, asking her and Yang Zhen'er to come directly to Star City to meet and have a meal with Liu Shiling, and then go to Tongshi Town together the day after tomorrow.

After dinner, on the way back, Liu Shiling held Xiang Kun's left hand and Xia Libing's right hand, bending her legs from time to time. Then, Xiang Kun and Lao Xia would lift her up as she bent her legs, raising her off the ground, which brought her a burst of joyful and triumphant laughter.

Looking at her daughter's carefree and cheerful demeanor, which she hadn't seen in a long time, Shiling's Mother, standing behind the three of them, felt a sense of relief, but also a slight pang of sadness and guilt.

Xiang Kun, who was carrying the Little Chubby Girl, suddenly noticed something unusual: the two "Super-Linked Object" Coin that the girl was carrying in her pocket started to jump out, as if they were about to fly out.

Xiang Kun was startled and quickly stripped the Little Chubby Girl of her control, then "pressed" the two Coin back in.

This action naturally made the Little Chubby Girl realize her mistake. She let out a "hmph," looked up at Xiang Kun, and then realized that she had been too happy and carried away. For a moment, she seemed to think that only "Bald Uncle" and "Roast Chicken Wing Sister" existed in the world, so she wanted to "call out" "Chocolate" and "Ice Cream" to "play" together and show off in front of "Bald Uncle" and "Roast Chicken Wing Sister," forgetting that her mother was behind her and that there were other passersby around.

Realizing she had almost caused trouble, Liu Shiling stuck out her tongue, shrank her neck, and her previously boisterous steps suddenly became smaller.

When she got home, Liu Shiling saw "Egg Pie," who had been listless for almost 48 hours, running back to the door to greet her. She laughed out loud, took off her shoes, ran over and hugged it, rubbing her forehead against the cat's forehead.

After entering the house, Shiling's Mother went to cut fruit, while Liu Shiling half-carried and half-dragged "Egg Pie" and led Xiang Kun and Xia Libing to her room to see the various paintings and folded paper she had made.

Once in the room, Liu Shiling put down the "Egg Pie," and the chubby cat immediately went to Xiang Kun's feet, flipped over, exposed its belly, and tilted its body towards Xiang Kun, clearly trying to please him.

Liu Shiling didn't find this strange at all. In her opinion, it was perfectly normal for "Egg Pie" to try to please "Bald Uncle".

"Little Bell, is 'Egg Pie' usually very obedient to you? It can even 'understand' what you tell it to do?" Taking advantage of Shiling's Mother's absence, Xiang Kun prepared to directly ask the Little Chubby Girl about the connection between "Egg Pie".

Liu Shiling nodded. "Yes, although 'Egg Pie' is sometimes silly, sometimes lazy, and especially greedy, it's still quite well-behaved." It seemed perfectly natural that the cat could understand her words.

"Little Bell, your relationship with 'Egg Pie' is not ordinary. It's not an ordinary cat, not an ordinary pet. It's like the eight-armed creature you saw in your dream... oh, 'Barbie Warrior'."

Liu Shiling was stunned for a moment, then looked at "Egg Pie," who was still rolling around on its belly on the ground, and murmured, "Can 'Egg Pie' really grow eight claws and eight eyes...?"