Chapter 15

Chapter 15

After Meimei officially started her vacation, she no longer went to school. And once the little one entered holiday mode, it was the beginning of a nightmare for adults.

For instance, at this moment, before six in the morning, Jiang Yiyan's door was being pounded loudly.

"Mommy, Mommy wake up." The child had boundless energy; she wasn't just knocking on the door but swinging both fists at it.

The door was being pounded so loudly, yet her two little hands didn’t seem to hurt at all. Seeing no response, she continued to pound.

Don't underestimate children; they're all quite perceptive and clever. Wen Meimei could tell that her mother had been kinder to her recently, which is why she dared to bang on her mother's door like this now.

If it were the old days, she would never have had the courage to do such a thing.

Children also test boundaries. If their interactions with someone make them feel comfortable and happy, they will push those boundaries further, waving their little hands around.

Due to work, Jiang Yiyan was accustomed to going to bed late and waking up late. Last night, she had some insomnia and slept even later than usual. At this time, around five or six in the morning, she was usually in the deepest part of her sleep. Being treated like this now made her very impatient.

Too tired to get up, Jiang Yiyan didn't budge from her bed, only calling out weakly to the door, "Meimei, stop playing. Go play by yourself and let Mommy sleep a bit more."

But Wen Meimei didn't listen and continued to excitedly knock on the door.

"Is Mommy still sleeping? I want to sleep a bit more with Mommy. Mommy, let me in quickly."

Jiang Yiyan couldn't bear this torment any longer and suddenly sat up. She then ran her hands through her messy hair, which looked like a chicken coop after sleeping, put on her slippers, and headed to the door with a grudge.

She unlocked the door and pulled it open without looking outside, closing her eyes as she scolded, "Knock, keep knocking! Why aren't kids cute at all? Knocking on the door early in the morning, can't you let people sleep? Didn't the adults in this house teach manners?"

After her outburst, she gradually became more awake. She yawned casually and opened her sleepy eyes.

Then, she froze in place.

Somehow, Wen Mochuan was standing outside the door.

Her reflexes were a bit slow after waking up, but when she fully realized what was happening, Jiang Yiyan dramatically grabbed the collar of her nightgown, trying to cover the exposed white skin.

However, Wen Mochuan didn't seem to mind. He said calmly, as he always did, "I just told Meimei that knocking on doors like this early in the morning isn't good, and she shouldn't do it again." He added, "It's still early. You should go back to sleep. I'll take Meimei downstairs."

Wen Mochuan had clearly been woken up by his daughter's pounding on the door and was still wearing his pajamas. Looking at his face, it was obvious he hadn't slept well.

After speaking to his wife, he turned to his daughter: "Daddy will go upstairs to change clothes. Meimei, go downstairs by yourself first."

Meimei was a good girl who listened to her parents.

When Daddy told her to go downstairs, she immediately said, "I'll wait for Daddy downstairs."

She tugged on her father's hand and then reluctantly turned around.

Mommy had been mean to her, and she was still sad. But Daddy said that she shouldn't have knocked on Mommy's door like that and disturbed her sleep. It was her fault.

Meimei didn't have deep schemes or ulterior motives; she wore her worries and thoughts on her face. Jiang Yiyan, a seasoned professional, could see it clearly.

Seeing the little one so upset, Jiang Yiyan suddenly felt very guilty and sad.

Although it was wrong for her to knock on the door, how old was she? Why was she arguing with a child?

"Um... wait," Jiang Yiyan suddenly called out to the dispirited child descending the stairs.

Meimei seemed to have eyes in the back of her head, knowing that her mother was calling her. She stopped and turned around.

"Mommy!" She looked at her mother expectantly.

Jiang Yiyan: ... Her little cotton-padded jacket's gaze made her feel even more guilty.

So, Jiang Yiyan softened her attitude.

"Since I'm already awake and can't fall back asleep, I might as well get up and play with you." Jiang Yiyan's attitude was completely different now compared to when she first opened the door.

Wen Meimei, who was halfway down the stairs, immediately ran back and hugged her mother's leg.

"Mommy is the best, Mommy is the best. I love Mommy the most." The child was showering her with affection.

But when she caught a glimpse of her father, who hadn't left yet and was still standing on the stairs leading upstairs, watching her, Wen Meimei made sure to be fair.

"I love Daddy the most too! In Meimei's heart, Mommy and Daddy are equally great. I love you both the same."

Hearing this, Jiang Yiyan couldn't help but laugh out loud.

This child knew how to please everyone.

Wen Mochuan smiled and nodded at his daughter.

But it was barely six in the morning, what could the three of them do together if they all got up and went downstairs?

Considering it was cool and pleasant in the neighborhood at this hour, Wen Mochuan suggested, "How about we take a walk around the neighborhood or go for a run?" He said this to his wife, seeking her opinion.

What could Jiang Yiyan say? Her peaceful sleep had already been disrupted. Whether they went downstairs to run, walk, or just stay inside, it didn't matter.

Thinking about how he helped her last night, Jiang Yiyan didn't contradict him, remembering his kindness.

"Okay." She agreed.

Fifteen minutes later, the family of three, dressed in sportswear, gathered in the living room on the first floor.

Feng Ma noticed and asked, "Sir and Madam, where are you taking Miss Meimei?" Seeing their attire, she assumed they were going out, "Going hiking?"

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Before Wen Mochuan and Jiang Yiyan could speak, Meimei immediately said, "Mommy and Daddy are taking me for a run around the neighborhood!" Her face beamed with pride, as if she was showing off something special.

Feng Ma was also delighted for her and bent down to get close to Meimei.

"You need to run well then, don't complain about being tired after just a little bit. To replenish your energy, Feng Ma will make you a beef burger later." Because she genuinely liked the young miss of the household, Feng Ma couldn't help but gently stroke her rosy cheek.

Wen Meimei's eyes lit up, and she immediately agreed, "Okay!" But soon she became dejected, "But I've gained some weight recently, I still want to be thinner, it looks better when I'm slimmer."

Jiang Yiyan: ?

Are kids these days so competitive? A five-year-old girl is already controlling her diet to maintain her figure?

Jiang Yiyan felt this wasn't right and hurriedly said, "Meimei shouldn't think like this. You're still so young, in the middle of growing, how can you control your diet? At your age, you should eat whatever you want without any worries. Of course, the premise is that you shouldn't overeat."

These words were what Wen Mochuan would have said to his daughter if Jiang Yiyan hadn't spoken first. Seeing his wife already lecturing their daughter, he remained silent.

Wen Meimei hesitated, humming and hawing for a long time before reluctantly agreeing.

"Alright then, I'll have the beef burger for breakfast." Although she compromised, she didn't forget to remind Feng Ma, "Put more vegetables, but less meat."

"Got it," Feng Ma replied helplessly.

Cuiming Water Garden was considered a high-end residential area in Shenzhen, and after several years since its construction, the facilities within the community were quite complete.

The distance between buildings was large, ensuring ample sunlight for every household. The community was filled with lush greenery, boasting excellent landscaping maintained by dedicated staff daily. Every scene that came into view was beautifully picturesque.

It felt like a paradise on earth; it was hard not to feel good looking at such pleasant scenery every day.

Before leaving, Jiang Yiyan had been somewhat reluctant. However, now, immersed in this "paradise," she felt an immediate sense of joy throughout her body and mind.

Although she had ventured out before, each time had been for a specific purpose, never allowing her to fully appreciate the environment of the community.

Now, accompanied by Wen Mochuan, she nearly circled the entire neighborhood, appreciating many sights she had previously overlooked or missed entirely.

There was a rubberized jogging track in the community, and the family of three jogged along it together.

Wen Mochuan had the best stamina, and this level of exercise seemed insignificant to him.

However, the mother and daughter trailing behind struggled. After only a few steps, they were already panting heavily, clearly unable to keep up with Wen Mochuan's pace.

Wen Meimei was doing relatively well, relying on her small size and lighter weight to keep up with her father's strides.

As for Jiang Yiyan, although her own physical fitness was decent—considering her job as a planner in a mall often required running around—the body she was in seemed rather frail, likely due to a lack of regular exercise. After just a few steps, she was gasping for breath, feeling as if she might collapse at any moment, even more uncomfortable than during her 800-meter exams back in school.

Looking at the two figures ahead, Jiang Yiyan continued to persist while bending over and holding her stomach.

"I can't do it... I won't run anymore... I can't run anymore." As soon as she finished speaking, she felt a wave of nausea.

Fortunately, there was a trash bin nearby, and she quickly leaned over it to vomit.