si-mexico Chapter 387 Shopping (1)
Chapter 387 Shopping (1)
Chu Lingfeng sat upright in the study, the brush in his hand moving across the rice paper, but his mind was not on the brush and ink at all.
These days, he was completely focused on deploying his forces and was extremely busy. It was not until he calmed down at this moment that he realized that he had neglected his son Murong Chen.
It happened that at this moment, he needed to go out to handle some matters. A thought flashed through his mind, and he put down the brush, stood up and walked towards Murong Chen's room.
"Xiaochen," Chu Lingfeng pushed open the door with a gentle smile on his face. "Dad will take you to Longmen City for a stroll. How about it? You've been here for so long, but you haven't really seen this city!"
Murong Chen was leaning over the table, concentrating on drawing. When he heard his father's words, his eyes lit up instantly and he jumped off the stool in surprise: "Really? I can really go?"
He could hardly believe his ears. For a child, shopping is like opening a treasure world full of novelty and joy. Murong Chen had never gone shopping happily like other children in his life, let alone going out with his biological father. This joy instantly exploded in his heart, and he was filled with uncontrollable anticipation.
"Of course, we can go shopping all day long." Chu Lingfeng touched his son's head, his eyes full of doting. Whether before or after they recognized each other, he always had endless patience with Murong Chen.
Murong Chen was so excited that he jumped around the room like a happy little deer.
Suddenly, as if he remembered something, he stopped and looked at his father expectantly: "Dad, can I take my uncle with me? My uncle is so nice, I want to share this happiness with him."
"Okay, you decide!" Chu Lingfeng thought for a while, and the image of Chu Yuting appeared in his mind. In the end, he did not suggest taking him along.
Chu Yuting's face was too similar to his own, and it was inevitable that he would attract attention if he walked outside, and might even cause him unnecessary trouble. On weekdays, he rarely took the initiative to take Chu Yuting out.
After getting his father's permission, Murong Chen ran to Murong Ling'er like a gust of wind, took her hand, and said coquettishly: "Mom, come with us! I have never gone out to play with my parents! The family should be together, it will be more fun!" Murong Chen's eyes were shining, full of anticipation.
Murong Ling'er was originally planning to sort out some household affairs and had no intention of going, but seeing her son's expectant look, her heart softened and she smiled and nodded in agreement: "Okay, Mom will go with you."
"Yeah yeah yeah..." Murong Chen was so happy that he almost jumped three feet high. He usually behaved calmly and sensibly in front of everyone, but at this moment he finally showed his lively and innocent side as a child without reservation, and his laughter echoed in the house.
Early the next morning, when the sky was just beginning to turn pale, the family of three set out early with Huo Zihao.
In the morning of late autumn, the air was cool and the mist, like a layer of gauze, spread over the entire Longmen City, gently enveloping this ancient city.
"It's very cold today." Chu Lingfeng frowned slightly. He had already made careful plans to bring the mother and son to the morning market early to experience the world's fireworks, listen to the sounds of hawking one after another, and admire the dazzling array of novel things.
However, the sudden cold weather made the streets deserted, the vendors did not set up their stalls, and the whole world seemed to be muted.
Murong Chen felt a little lost and hung his head.
Seeing this, Chu Lingfeng quickly comforted him, "It's okay, let's go to Yipinxian. The breakfast there is delicious. I guarantee you'll be satisfied."
As he spoke, he held Murong Chen's hand tightly and walked towards Yipinxian. The Yipinxian today is no longer what it used to be. On the surface, it is still a bustling restaurant run by the He family, but in fact, it has become an important stronghold for Chu Lingfeng to secretly deploy his forces. Every waiter and every process are under his control.
Along the way, Murong Chen was like a happy little bird, chirping non-stop, sometimes curiously pointing at the occasional shops on the street, and sometimes excitedly discussing with Huo Zihao what to eat.
Murong Ling'er looked at her son with a happy smile on her face. Chu Lingfeng also interjected a few words from time to time. The laughter of the family seemed particularly warm in the cold fog.
When Chu Lingfeng and the other three stepped into Yipinxian Restaurant, their sharp eyes instantly caught sight of the unfamiliar figures in the corner of the lobby.
Several people exuded an unusual aura. They sat upright and seemed to be talking casually, but in fact they were observing everything around them vigilantly.
At this moment, Chu Lingfeng and Murong Ling'er had cleverly disguised themselves. Chu Lingfeng had grown a beard and was wearing a coarse linen shirt that had been washed to a pale color. He looked like a simple and honest middle-aged man.
Murong Ling'er wore a simple bun with a wooden hairpin and wore a plain cloth skirt. They were just an ordinary couple.
The two pretended to glance at those people casually, then walked straight to the second floor as if nothing had happened.
"Dad, aren't we sitting in the lobby?" Murong Chen raised his head slightly, his big black eyes full of confusion, and looked at Chu Lingfeng curiously.
Chu Lingfeng smiled and pinched Murong Chen's soft little hand, and explained gently: "The lobby is crowded and noisy. Let's go to the private room on the second floor. It's quieter and we can eat comfortably." As he said that, he pulled Murong Chen up to the second floor.
Murong Ling'er held Huo Zihao's hand, and the brother and sister followed behind silently without saying a word.
After entering the private room, a smart waiter came in quickly with a smile on his face and a menu in hand.
"Just order whatever you want, don't be shy, eat as much as you want."
Chu Lingfeng placed the menu in front of Murong Chen and Huo Zihao, his eyes full of doting. Then he looked up at the waiter and asked calmly, "Who are those people in the lobby?"
The waiter quickly approached and lowered his voice, "Master, judging by the accents of those people, they're from Kyoto and have been hanging around here for a day or two. I heard them asking about things on the island, and judging by their demeanor, they're probably coming for you."
"It's probably that person..." Chu Lingfeng narrowed his eyes slightly when he heard that, and a trace of vigilance flashed in his eyes. Those people were obviously masters with extraordinary skills. Many things happened frequently on the island during this period, and undercurrents of various forces were surging. For a moment, he found it difficult to judge why these people came.
Murong Ling'er on the side seemed to be out of the matter and didn't care about the situation in front of her. She slowly flipped through the menu with a calm expression, as if she was choosing an ordinary item, and then ordered a few breakfast items at random.
Seeing this, Murong Chen and Huo Zihao thought that Chu Lingfeng had arranged reliable personnel in this restaurant. They had a clue in their minds and didn't think much about it.
It was a rare opportunity to go out, and the two children didn't want to let their stomachs go unfilled, so they gathered together excitedly, chatting with each other and ordering a few of their favorite breakfasts.
Chu Lingfeng ordered a few more signature dishes, and soon, breakfast was served.
The table was filled with a variety of steaming hot and delicious breakfasts, and the aroma filled the air.
Murong Chen had never eaten such a sumptuous breakfast before. His eyes widened and he exclaimed excitedly, "Wow, there are so many delicious foods! All of them are my favorites."
As he said that, he greeted him warmly, "Eat quickly, little uncle. If you can't finish it, we can pack it up and take it back for Yu Ting, Lin Dong and the others to eat together."
He kept adding porridge and vegetables to Huo Zihao's bowl, eating with gusto, and not forgetting to greet Chu Lingfeng and Murong Ling'er attentively.