Stars In His Eyes

Chapter 1849: Treating Each Other with True Feelings 62

He Zhilan grunted, then buried her face in He Teng’s chest for a moment, wriggled a bit, and then immediately jumped away, rushing outside while saying, "I’m going downstairs to greet the guests! Hurry up and come down once you’re ready!"

He Teng looked at the fleeing He Zhilan with amusement and exasperation, glancing down at his clothes; sure enough, the place she’d been rubbing against was wet with her tears and something that seemed like snot.

When He Zhilan gets into her childish moods, she really does act so childishly that it gives him a headache. Even Little Tuanyuan wouldn’t do these things, but Zhilan seems to enjoy it excessively.

Therefore, when He Teng came downstairs, he’d already changed his top. When people asked about it, he simply said he accidentally spilled tea on himself while organizing tea sets upstairs. Watching his little wife standing aside with a smug smile, He Teng withdrew his gaze calmly, though his heart felt overwhelmingly tender.

When He Zhilan went downstairs, Lan Li had already arrived, and he had an extra toy in his hand, presumably a gift for Little Tuanyuan’s birthday, bought especially on the way.

Seeing this, Gu Hengyuan and Mrs. Gu suddenly realized that they had come empty-handed.

"Little Tuanyuan, we’ll make up for Grandpa and Grandma’s gift in a couple of days, okay?" Gu Hengyuan bent down to ask the little shadow at his side who never strayed from him.

"Having Grandpa and Grandma here is the best gift I’ve received this year!" Little Tuanyuan replied spiritedly, trying to appear mature.

Naturally, this earned her a round of praise from many guests, who all said that Little Tuanyuan was exceptionally sensible.

Lin Deng arrived alone, looking somewhat glum because he’d gone to see Ye Zi yesterday, but she still wouldn’t meet him, so he had to leave a note for someone to give her.

"Brother Lan Li?" Lin Deng was momentarily stunned upon seeing Lan Li, "Haven’t seen you in ages."

"How’s your health lately?" Lan Li nodded. He was aware of Lin Deng’s situation, so upon seeing him, Lan Li naturally inquired about Lin Deng’s wellbeing, treating him like a younger brother.

"Not bad, the weather’s been great lately. I’ve been exercising consistently, and I’m taking my medication regularly." Lin Deng felt a bit shy and rubbed his nose.

As the two chatted, Little Tuanyuan suddenly appeared behind them, "Uncle Lan Li?"

Little Tuanyuan was speaking to Lan Li, so the question about the title was directed at him.

Lan Li smiled, nodded, and reached out to ruffle Little Tuanyuan’s head, which reminded him of another little girl.

"Why didn’t you greet me?" Lin Deng waved at Little Tuanyuan.

"Here comes young Mr. Deng—so late! Where’s my gift?" Little Tuanyuan’s eyes curved into crescents, one hand behind her back, the other stretched out toward Lin Deng.

"What young Mr. Deng! Call me uncle!" Lin Deng laughed out loud in exasperation.

"Uncle Lin Deng." Little Tuanyuan blinked, "Is Sister Ye Zi still refusing to see you?"

Lin Deng suddenly felt like he’d been hit with two arrows, "Better call me Brother Lin Deng!"

Little Tuanyuan rolled her eyes at Lin Deng, her face saying, "Why are you so particular that you even have to change a title?"

"Then just keep calling me young Mr. Deng," Lin Deng replied through gritted teeth, wondering how he’d never noticed how naughty Little Tuanyuan could be.

"Uncle Lin Deng, will Sister Ye Zi be able to come out in a few months? If so, let’s go fetch her together!" Little Tuanyuan said in her baby voice, but the intonation on Uncle Lin Deng and Sister Ye Zi was noticeably heavier.