txolops Chapter 13 Tangtang is the most beautiful little princess in the world
Chapter 13 Tangtang is the most beautiful little princess in the world
"Squeak—"
The dilapidated tricycle was parked outside a brightly lit shopping mall.
Wang Hai deftly pulled out the car key and locked the car.
Lin Chen stepped out of the passenger seat, turned around and hugged Tangtang in his arms.
"Let's go buy a dress."
Lin Chen spoke calmly, but his eyes revealed a gentleness.
"Yay! Time to buy a dress!"
Tangtang happily hugged Lin Chen's neck, her little legs swinging joyfully in mid-air.
The three of them entered the mall.
Bright lights shone on the polished floor tiles.
Wang Hai looked a little awkward in his clothes, but the thought of the more than two thousand yuan that had just been deposited into his WeChat account immediately straightened his back.
Lin Chen completely ignored the stares of those around him and carried Tangtang directly up to the children's clothing section on the third floor.
As soon as Tangtang got to the third floor, her eyes were drawn to a light blue princess dress in the window of a children's clothing store.
The skirt has delicate lace trim and a voluminous hem.
Tangtang's big eyes were fixed on the dress, without blinking.
But soon, she seemed to remember something and sensibly buried her head in Lin Chen's shoulder.
"Daddy, let's go take a look over there."
"Tangtang whispered. Lin Chen stopped and followed his daughter's gaze, which landed on the blue princess dress.
"Which one do you like?"
Lin Chen asked.
Tangtang bit her lip and gently shook her head: "I don't like it."
That dress must be very expensive, Tangtang doesn't want it.
"Daddy works very hard to earn money, so Tangtang can just buy something that costs a few dozen yuan."
Hearing his daughter's heartbreakingly sensible words, Lin Chen felt a pang in the softest part of his heart.
In his past life, he reached the pinnacle of culinary skills, yet he was all alone.
In this life, to have such a sweetheart who is devoted to him is something that money can't buy.
"Has Tangtang forgotten? Daddy made a lot of money today."
Lin Chen gently patted her head. "Daddy said he would buy Tangtang the prettiest dress."
Lin Chen didn't say anything more and carried Tangtang into the children's clothing store.
Welcome!
The sales assistant greeted us with a smile.
"Could you please get her a blue princess dress from the shop window, in her size?"
Lin Chen said crisply and decisively.
The sales assistant glanced at Tangtang's height and immediately took down a brand new dress: "Sir, you have excellent taste."
"Little one, would you like to try it on in the fitting room?"
Tangtang looked at the pretty dress, but hesitated to touch it, afraid of getting it dirty.
She looked up at Lin Chen, her big eyes filled with confirmation: "Daddy, can we really try it?"
"Go."
Lin Chen put her down and patted her back encouragingly.
The sales assistant led Tangtang into the fitting room.
Wang Hai sidled up to Lin Chen, glanced at the price tag, and gasped, "Good heavens, three hundred and ninety-eight yuan!"
Brother Chen, kids grow so fast, a piece of clothing only lasts a few months before it's too small, why buy such expensive clothes...
"I'll buy it even for 39,800 if she likes it."
Lin Chen spoke calmly, without any hesitation.
Wang Hai smacked his lips and didn't try to persuade him any further.
He knew that Lin Chen now had the confidence to back it up.
A few minutes later.
The fitting room door opened. Tangtang walked out wearing that light blue princess dress.
The fair-skinned and adorable little girl, dressed in this tailor-made dress, looks like a little elf.
Her fluffy skirt swayed slightly as she walked. The little girl held up the hem of her skirt with both hands, walking towards Lin Chen with a mix of shyness and excitement.
"Daddy..."
Tangtang twirled in front of Lin Chen. "Is Tangtang pretty?"
Lin Chen squatted down and carefully straightened her collar.
"nice."
Lin Chen's eyes were full of doting affection. "Tangtang is the most beautiful little princess in the world."
Hearing her father's praise, Tangtang happily jumped into Lin Chen's arms and giggled, "Thank you, Daddy!"
Tangtang loves this dress!
"It's beautiful! It's fucking beautiful!"
Wang Hai, standing to the side, was also stunned, giving a thumbs up. "With Tangtang's looks, wearing this dress, she's definitely got the makings of a big star!"
Lin Chen stood up and took out a pair of matching white leather shoes.
"Put these shoes on too."
Lin Chen said to the sales assistant, "Cut off the tags and wear this outfit."
Wrap up the old clothes.
"Okay, sir, that's five hundred and sixty yuan in total."
Lin Chen took out his old phone and opened the payment code.
"Beep—" Payment successful.
There was no haggling; the action was swift and decisive.
As they left the children's clothing store, Tangtang held Lin Chen's hand, looking down at her new leather shoes and pretty dress, skipping and hopping as she walked.
Wang Hai followed behind the father and daughter, carrying a bag of old clothes.
He looked at Lin Chen's tall and straight back in front of him, and recalled everything that had happened in the square that afternoon.
That smooth, effortless wok-tossing motion.
That fried rice that makes even high-level white-collar workers abandon all pretense of dignity.
And that unwavering composure when faced with a huge sum of two thousand yuan.
Wang Hai quickened his pace and walked alongside Lin Chen.
"Brother Chen."
Wang Hai's voice suddenly became more serious than ever before.
Lin Chen turned to look at him: "What?"
Wang Hai took a deep breath, stopped, and looked into Lin Chen's eyes: "I, Fatty, have never submitted to anyone in my life."
I used to hang out on the streets, then I became a food delivery driver. No matter how successful other people were, I always thought it was just because they were lucky.
Wang Hai swallowed hard and pointed outside the mall: "But today, I am completely in awe of you."
Lin Chen looked at him without saying a word, listening quietly.
"Using the cheapest old rice and eggs, he earned half a month's wages in less than an hour."
Wang Hai's eyes were slightly red, and his voice was trembling, "Not only is your skill amazing, but your mentality, your aura... Brother Chen, I have a feeling."
Wang Hai clenched his fist: "You will never spend your whole life on this broken tricycle."
"With you, I, Fatty, can finally live a decent life!"
Lin Chen's expression didn't change much as he listened to Wang Hai's heartfelt words.
He knew Wang Hai was a straightforward person.
Today's performance has completely won over this brother.
Lin Chen reached out and patted Wang Hai's broad shoulders twice.
"Stop talking nonsense."
Lin Chen said calmly, "Go back and wash the tricycle clean."
Tomorrow will be the real battle.
"Alright!"
Wang Hai sniffed hard and replied loudly, "I guarantee I'll wash the car cleaner than my face!"
"Hurry up, Uncle Fatty!"
Tangtang, who was walking ahead, turned around and waved her little hand at Wang Hai, "We're going home!"
Lin Chen stepped forward and took his daughter's soft little hand again.
"go home."
Two figures, one tall and one short, along with a chubby man carrying a plastic bag, slowly walked towards the mall entrance.