The Useless Stepmom Brings Her Kids to Reality TV Shows to Photograph Them

Chapter 313: Sir’s Temperament Was That Of An Old Person

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

They were taking a walk near Yun Xi High School. Although it was already nine at night, the lights were on in the school buildings.

“Do you want to go in and take a look?” asked Li Yanchen.

Lin Wan glanced at the school and shook her head. “It’s alright. I’m sure there’ll be parent-teacher meetings in the future. I can go then.” Lin Wan remembered that there had been so many parent-teacher meetings when she was in her final year of high school.

Li Yanchen was deep in thought. An idea crossed his mind. He decided to keep it a secret for now because he wanted it to be a surprise for Lin Wan. “Hm… true, there might be an upcoming parent-teacher meeting after the model exams. Wanwan, you’ve worked so hard this year.”

Lin Wan nudged Li Yanchen playfully. “What are you even talking about? Let’s go home.”

“Let me carry you,” said Li Yanchen as he moved closer to her. He crouched down.

Lin Wan got on his back without hesitation.

“Honey, I might not be able to carry you in a few years.”

“Why?” she asked.

“Because I’m old.”

“How can Mr. Li get old? Mr. Li will always remain young and fit.” Lin Wan wrapped her arms around his shoulders and leaned on his back.

At the beginning of December, it started snowing in Yun City. The ground was covered with soft, fluffy snow.

Lin Wan was worried that Xia MO would try to hurry on the snowy road. She put a hold on the Sweet Little Circle livestream for a few weeks.

Li Yanchen headed to Chenxin early in the morning. He worked the whole day and had a quick lunch at the canteen before his meeting. After that, he headed home.

Lin Wan suddenly had a lot of free time on her hands after she put the dessert livestream on hiatus. She was so bored that she decided to go outside and build a snowman just for the fun of it.

Auntie Huang also joined her. “Madam, I feel so young when I’m with you. I know Sir feels the same. Not that he was old,” said Auntie Huang hurriedly.

“But his temperament was that of an old person who seemed tired of life. Sometimes, I felt that he was as old as me.” She glanced at Lin Wan guiltily as though she had said something wrong.

“Really? Tell me more, Auntie Huang.” When Lin Wan first met him, she thought he was just cold and aloof.

“He didn’t really have any jest for life. He was either working all day or going on business trips… He didn’t really care much for the kids. I mean, he provided for them, but… he didn’t have any bond with them. I’ve never even seen Sir make any plans to hang out with friends. Sir had no hobbies. He didn’t play sports and wouldn’t even be on his phone long enough to be contacted…”

Auntie Huang’s words made Lin Wan realize how boring Li Yanchen’s life had been in the past.

“I mean… even old people have hobbies. They are on their phone all the time these days,” said Auntie Huang. “I don’t mean that young people need to hang out or go out for a drink to have fun but having some sort of hobbies or interaction with other people makes life… bearable.”

Auntie Huang Looked at Lin Wan. “But it’s different now. Sir is livelier. I see him care so much for the young masters. He tries to put an effort to understand and spend time with them. He even gets jealous of them when your attention is divided. I can see that Sir loves you very deeply.”

Lin Wan was a little shy. “Auntie Huang, you certainly know how to spin words. Now, let’s see if you can stick these snow rabbits on that pillar.”

Auntie Huang was confused. She thought snowmen were built from the ground up.

“Madam, why are you trying to stick snow rabbits on the pillar?”

Lin Wan shrugged. “You help me roll the snow into a ball. I’ll chip at them to put them in shape.”

With Auntie Huang’s help, they were able to create snow rabbits quickly. When Lin Wan was finished with it, it looked as though the rabbit was trying to climb the pillar.

“Madam, you’re amazing! I’ve never seen someone make something like this out of snow! Why did I never think of this? It looks so cute!”

Lin Wan ran inside and got a scarf. Then she wrapped the scarf around the rabbit’s neck. It looked as though a ninja rabbit was trying to climb the pillar stealthily.

Auntie Huang laughed. “I’m sure the young masters have never seen something like this! It’d be so great if they could all be home for today.” Auntie Huang remembered the kids trying to build a snowman whenever it snowed. They would each roll a massive ball of snow and stack them over one another. She always helped them out.

“Did Yanchen ever build a snowman with the kids?”

Auntie Huang shook her head. “Sir never participated with the kids. He said it was childish. Jiejie would always ask for a snowball fight, but he refused every time.”

Lin Wan didn’t know whether she felt sorry or angry. “How is it childish? Parents often help their children build snowmen and play snowball fights with them. It’s how they bond!”

“I feel that Sir should’ve met you earlier. He would’ve been more cheerful.”

“Are you talking about me?” Li Yanchen had headed straight home from the parking lot. He had a surprise for Lin Wan but couldn’t find her anywhere in the house. When he made his way to the backyard, he overheard their conversation.

“Sir…” Auntie g looked flustered.

“I was just saying you’re too handsome for this world.” Lin Wan had wished for him to return soon. This was her first time seeing snow in this world.

She kept thinking about how romantic it would be for them to build a snowman together and take a walk in this weather.

“I… I’ll go prepare some tea,” said Auntie Huang as she rushed off.

Li Yanchen wrapped Lin Wan in a hug. “It’s still snowing. Have you been playing outside all this while?”

Lin Wan smiled. “Why are you back so soon? No work today?”

“It was just beginning to snow when I went to the company early in the morning. I didn’t want to wake you. I was planning to finish my work as soon as possible and return home, so I could be with you in the afternoon.” Lin Wan placed his chin over her head. “I remember you saying you loved winter because of the snow.”

“You remember everything.”

“Do you want to go out for a walk? Didn’t you say you liked walking in the snow until your hair turned all white and wet?”

“Whoa… you really remember everything!” said Lin Wan. “But my snow rabbits aren’t done yet. I need to finish them first.”

“Snow rabbits?” Li Yanchen looked around at the ground.

“There!” Lin Wan pointed at the pillar.

Li Yanchen felt as surprised as Auntie Huang when she had seen the rabbits before.

Li Yanchen laughed. “No one can beat you in creativity.” He gave her a thumbs up. He clicked a picture of the snow rabbits with Lin Wan in the frame and posted it on his WeChat Moments.

Lin Wan looked at his smiling face. ‘Probably posting on his WeChat again…’

She moved to his side to take a look. Her eyes were almost closed in the picture, and she was frowning..