Chapter 596: Chapter 596: A Pleasant Aquarium Trip
Junjun said, “Uncle Huo taught me snorkeling, you know, the underwater world is really beautiful. When you grow up, I can teach you snorkeling too, okay?”
Xixi’s eyes lit up, “Sure.”
Du Shaoheng and Guan Yue walked over. Li Yufei did not notice them and was still seriously explaining to Xixi and Junjun.
The broadcast suddenly announced that there would be an animal show next.
Xixi immediately became interested, “Brother, I want to see the animal show.”
Li Yufei said, “Xixi, how about we don’t watch the animal show?”
Du Huaixi curiously asked, “Why not?”
Li Yufei said, “Because animal shows are very cruel.”
She squatted down and explained seriously, “Xixi, do you like beluga whales?”
Du Huaixi nodded earnestly.
Li Yufei said, “Beluga whales live in the ocean. When they are in the sea, they are carefree and roam freely every day. But when they are brought to the aquarium, they’re trained to entertain children like you. But this training is very harsh, and every day, they’re forced to practice various fixed actions and aren’t fed if they can’t do them well. They perform at eight venues every day, each for one hour, seven days a week, with no rest. Many animals get sick because of this, and they also get unhappy. When they’re unhappy, they become anxious and depressed, so the staff inject them with tranquilizers.”
Xixi listened, nodding with some understanding.
Junjun said, “I also don’t like watching animal shows. I think the cutest animals are just their natural selves.”
Many animals are forced to train to imitate humans.
Unknown to many, every animal has its own instincts.
Li Yufei continued patiently, “Xixi, think about it, do you walk on your feet?”
Xixi nodded.
Li Yufei asked again, “If Auntie forced you to walk on your hands, wouldn’t you feel uncomfortable?”
Du Huaixi nodded again, beginning to understand what Li Yufei was trying to convey, “If no one watches animal shows, then people wouldn’t force animals to perform!”
Li Yufei smiled with relief, “Exactly.”
Du Huaixi said, “Auntie, I understand. I won’t watch animal shows anymore.”
Li Yufei said, “Didn’t you want to see the penguins? How about we go see the penguins together? I heard we might see baby penguins today.”
Du Shaoheng was seeing such patience from Li Yufei for the first time.
It was clear that after having Junjun, Li Yufei had changed a lot.
The most obvious change was that she was patient and willing to engage with children about things she previously considered childish, without losing her patience.
Before learning about Li Siyao’s background, Li Yufei was a strict mother, unlike the gentle mother she is now.
She had high expectations for Li Siyao and was very harsh.
Although she occasionally reflected on the fact that her daughter was so young and she shouldn’t be so strict,
she also neglected to care for Li Siyao much, given that Li Cheng was around.
After learning about Junjun’s background, perhaps feeling guilty and compassionate, Li Yufei’s nature underwent a significant change.
She reflected on her previous shortcomings as a mother and earnestly learned how to be a good mother with Junjun.
After all, before, besides her, Li Siyao had her father as well.
But Junjun only has her as a mother.
Even though she agreed with Du Shaoheng to raise and care for Junjun together,
since Junjun lived with her, she was the one who should spend the most time with him.
Therefore, Li Yufei changed greatly.
Li Yufei took Junjun and Xixi to see the baby penguins, and the group had lunch together.
After lunch, Li Yufei took Junjun and Xixi to the Polar Bear Pavilion.
The entire day’s itinerary was very well arranged by Li Yufei, so much so that when it was time to leave the pavilion in the afternoon, Xixi was still reluctant and wanted more!
Li Yufei said, “Xixi, if you want to come again, next time, Auntie will bring you and Junjun again, okay?”
Du Huaixi nodded, finally willing to go home.
Parking lot.
Li Yufei placed Junjun in the car and said goodbye to Du Shaoheng.
Du Shaoheng said, “Yufei, you must be exhausted today. You’ve been taking care of two kids almost all day.”
Li Yufei said, “It’s rare for me to take a day off, so I wanted to spend it well with the kids. You should go home early. Be careful on the road.”
Du Shaoheng nodded, “Okay.”
He turned around and got into the car.
…
Evening.
After dinner.
Momo called Junjun.
“Hey, Junjun?”
On the phone, Momo invited Junjun to his house to play.
“Are you free tomorrow? Come play, I’ll carry you!”
Junjun couldn’t help but laugh, “Play what?”
Momo said, “Come play house with me.”
Junjun said dismissively, “Why are you suddenly interested in such childish games?”
Momo said, “I’m playing with my sister. Are you coming?”
Junjun: “…”
Momo said, “Come on, come on, it’s settled then.”
Momo exerted his bossy nature and settled it like that.
Junjun said helplessly, “Got it. What time tomorrow?”
Momo: “Ten in the morning, I’ll send a driver to pick you up.”
Junjun said, “Okay.”
The next morning at ten.
The driver arrived punctually to pick up Junjun.
Junjun had informed Li Yufei in advance and got into the car.
Arriving at the Huo Family home.
Huo Tingdong and Lin Qi were not home.
Junjun stood at the entrance and saw Momo walking towards him.
Yinyin was like a little tail following behind him, gently holding onto Momo’s shirt hem with her small hand.
She had long learned to walk. Although her steps were still a bit unsteady, she was very cute.
For a year, due to being in a wheelchair, Junjun hadn’t had much chance to hold Yinyin, but since the two families often visited each other, Yinyin was very close to him.
As soon as she saw him, Yinyin blushed and called out crisply, “Junjun Brother!”
When Junjun saw her, he immediately walked over, bent down, and wanted to hold her in his arms.
Momo, however, got nervous and raised his hand to stop him, “You’re still in rehab. Can you hold her steady?”
Junjun said, “How heavy could she be? Are you afraid I can’t hold her?”
Momo said, “If you fall, it’s a small thing, but don’t bump into my sister.”
Junjun: “…”
He imitated Momo’s expression and elegantly rolled his eyes and steadily held Yinyin in his arms.
Yinyin blushed. She had grown up and now knew how to be shy when Junjun held her, her little face turned fully red.
Momo glanced over and teased, “Yinyin, how come you know how to be shy now?”
Although Yinyin was still young, she could tell her brother was teasing her, so she snorted, turned around, and buried her face in Junjun’s chest in a huff, ignoring him!
Junjun pinched Yinyin’s cheek, “Yinyin, brother is being mean, let’s not talk to him, okay?”