Chapter 27 An unexpected encounter with President Wen, the child disappears.
Chapter 27 An unexpected encounter with President Wen, the child disappears.
Imperial city, amusement park.
Ning Yao wore a fitted short-sleeved shirt in pink and white stripes, with the two large characters "Ning Yao" embroidered on the chest, along with a delicate half-heart-shaped pattern.
Wen Aixiu followed Ning Yao, glancing around from time to time, and using his watch to contact Sanbao, informing him of Ning Yao's location.
As the family was walking, they suddenly came across a small hut where people could exchange toys for shooting practice. A large crowd had gathered around it. Children love excitement, and they immediately rushed over with their short legs out of curiosity.
The shelves in the little house were filled with many exquisite and adorable dolls. The children looked at the dolls with longing and couldn't take their eyes off them.
Ning Yao looked down at the few adorable little bundles of joy following beside her legs. Seeing their expectant and excited faces, she gently asked, "Do you want some, my darlings?"
The children nodded vigorously, and even Wen Aixiu stared at one of the Iron Man plush toys in a daze.
Ning Yao smiled and gently patted their little breasts. She bought twenty arrows from the shopkeeper, who reminded her before she paid.
"Young lady, this bow is not easy to draw. If you can't draw it, I won't give you a refund."
Ning Yao smiled indifferently, readily paid the money, and stood behind the parents in front.
A young couple was wearing matching outfits, and their child held his mother's hand obediently, watching intently as his father shot an arrow.
The young man was rather thin, clearly a homebody who didn't exercise often. With his wife and children watching, he was extremely nervous. After missing several shots in a row, he felt somewhat embarrassed.
With only one arrow left, the child's eyes changed from anticipation to disappointment.
"Look through this hole, aim, and then raise the arrow two inches," Ning Yao whispered a reminder from behind the man.
The young man didn't know who was speaking in his ear; he just thought the woman's voice was very pleasant, and unconsciously followed suit.
The arrow in his hand flew out and actually hit the target on the futon representing the doll.
The child cheered and happily hugged his dad's leg, praising his dad for being amazing.
After the family in front of her happily exchanged their dolls and left, it was Ning Yao's turn to go on stage.
Ning Yao still had an injury on her arm, but she was afraid that the little ones would worry if they saw it, especially Xiao Wu, who would have to rack his brains to research all sorts of special medicines. Ning Yao felt sorry for him, since he was still a child. So last night, she simply soaked in the spiritual spring all night until she recovered.
Many of the onlookers left when they saw that the woman on stage was thin; no one had any expectations of such a slender woman.
After all, archery is quite difficult; most girls can't even draw a bow.
Ning Yao raised her arm, drew the bow and nocked an arrow. The instant she aimed at the bullseye, she released the arrow with a swift and graceful movement, carrying a touch of the fierce and valiant spirit of an ancient battlefield.
"Wow, Mommy won! That's amazing!" Si Bao's bright eyes were practically sparkling. She jumped and shouted, instantly drawing back many people who were about to leave.
Unaffected, Ning Yao continued to fire arrows, her back ramrod straight, her bow-raising posture impeccable, just like a female general seen only in movies.
Four shots in a row, each hitting the bullseye. The adults and children watching the spectacle clapped and cheered. The children's eyes were filled with admiration, while the adults sighed, lamenting that appearances can be deceiving. The shop owner next to them was even more shocked by this scene, and helplessly calculated how much money he would lose on this deal.
Most of the people who come to the amusement park are office workers and ordinary people. It is rare to see someone who is so good at archery. Ning Yao and the four children became the focus of the amusement park for a while.
Just as Ning Yao was about to shoot her fifth arrow, the boss couldn't hold back any longer and stepped forward to stop her from continuing.
If Ning Yao keeps shooting like this, he'll lose everything today. His small business can't withstand this kind of torment.
Amidst the envious glances of the other children present, the children took turns carrying away their favorite plush toys.
Wen Aixiu put one arm around his beloved Iron Man figure, his face full of pride and joy.
This is his mother, the most impressive adult in the room.
He looked at his younger siblings, who were happily hugging their dolls, their eyes shining with admiration and pride.
But Ning Yao's hands were empty; there was nothing in them.
The owner of the shooting range was packing up the bows and arrows when a small hand suddenly grabbed his clothes.
“I want to buy thirty arrows,” Wen Aixiu said to the shopkeeper.
When the shopkeeper saw a child wanting to play archery, he was happy to oblige. He took the money and handed Wen Aixiu a children's bow and arrow set.
Wen Aixiu imitated Ning Yao, standing behind the line, narrowing one eye, his poker face turning serious.
To the boss's surprise, the child also hit the bullseye, hitting the largest doll in the room with fifteen arrows.
The shop owner, barely suppressing the urge to vomit blood, reluctantly took down his prized possession, a giant doll the size of an adult, and handed it to Wen Aixiu.
Wen Aixiu laboriously dragged the large doll to Ning Yao and pushed it to her side like a treasure.
"Mommy, this is for you."
Ning Yao was stunned. She hadn't expected that Sanbao would shoot down the biggest doll in the entire shop for her.
Amidst the envious gazes of parents at other amusement parks, Ning Yao reached out and hugged the oversized plush toy, her face beaming with happiness.
As he led the children to the next ride, Wen Aixiu received a message on his watch from Sanbao. After reading it, he exchanged a wink with his younger siblings.
Xiao Wu was the first to react. He raised his head, stared at Ning Yao, and said, "Mommy, I want to eat ice cream."
Immediately, Sibao and Xiaoliu also pouted their pink lips and shouted that they wanted to eat ice cream.
Ning Yao ruffled the hair of her children, looked around, and noticed an ice cream shop not far away.
"You all stay here quietly, I'll go buy some for you." Ning Yao settled the children on the park bench. The ice cream shop wasn't far, just across from the bench, and she could get it back quickly.
While looking after her younger siblings, Wen Aixiu watched Ning Yao head to the ice cream shop.
Ning Yao had just arrived at the ice cream shop and was about to glance at the ice cream varieties and prices when she inadvertently caught sight of Wen Tingye, who was also dressed in casual clothes.
She initially thought she was seeing things, but when she saw clearly those unforgettable, handsome features, she fled in terror, forgetting even to buy ice cream.
She had only one thought in her mind: she couldn't let Wen Tingye see those four children, absolutely not!
Ning Yao turned around and walked quickly to the bench, only to find another family sitting there, while her four children were nowhere to be seen.
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