"Little fairy?" Cui Cui asked, confused.
Lu Wanqing smiled, untied Xiao Cui Cui's hair, and used a hair tie she had made herself to carefully give the little one a very beautiful hairstyle.
"Yes, Cui Cui is as beautiful as a little fairy," Lu Wanqing said with a smile after finishing the hairstyle.
Xiao Cui Cui seemed somewhat satisfied and said nothing more.
Wei Xingzhou's eyes lit up as he looked at the beautiful hairstyle Lu Wanqing had given his daughter. He immediately opened his smart device and turned on the mirror mode.
"Cui Cui, look quickly! The hairstyle your mommy did for you is super beautiful!" Wei Xingzhou said to his daughter, his voice full of joy.
Xiao Cui Cui looked at the "mirror" and saw her new hairstyle, done by her mommy.
The little one didn't say anything, but she looked at herself in the "mirror" for a long time, turning this way and that. She didn't utter a word, but the gradually irrepressible smile on her lips betrayed her inner happiness.
Seeing the little one's reaction, Lu Wanqing found her even more endearing. It was a pity that the little one had come in such a hurry, and she hadn't had time to prepare a gift for her.
They soon arrived at the restaurant. Everyone got out of the hovercar and entered the establishment.
Xiao Cui Cui maintained a stern expression, her small, palm-sized face devoid of any emotion, appearing quite aloof.
Lu Wanqing really wanted to stroke her head, but remembering how much the little girl cared about her appearance, she restrained herself, fearing she might upset her by messing up her hairstyle.
They entered the restaurant together, ordered their food, and had a happy meal.
"Are you staying here for a few days?" Lu Wanqing asked Wei Xingzhou after they had eaten their fill.
She found herself reluctant to part with Xiao Cui Cui and wanted to take her daughter out to play while they were here.
Wei Xingzhou looked at Lu Wanqing and wished they could stay longer, especially with Lu Wanqing spending time with their daughter. How wonderful that would be!
Alas, they didn't have the time...
"Cui Cui still has to go to school tomorrow. She only took a day off today," Wei Xingzhou said with regret.
Lu Wanqing was also disappointed. She looked at Xiao Cui Cui, feeling a pang of longing.
Since Wei Xingzhou and Xiao Cui Cui could only stay for one day, Lu Wanqing decided to take the afternoon off from work and took Cui Cui to various shopping malls to buy pretty clothes.
As it turned out, Lu Wanqing's plan was spot on. What girl, especially one who cared about her appearance, wouldn't love shopping?
Wei Xingzhou, being a man, had little interest and intentionally set aside time to accompany the girls shopping.
Moreover, boys and girls had different aesthetics. With Lu Wanqing accompanying Xiao Cui Cui, the two girls had significantly more to talk about.
They shopped for the entire afternoon. Lu Wanqing bought Xiao Cui Cui many beautiful dresses, pretty hair clips, lovely shoes, charming earrings, and all sorts of other things that girls would like. They bought so much that they couldn't possibly carry it all by hand. Lu Wanqing simply took out a spatial button and packed everything inside. She then gave the spatial button, along with all its contents, to Xiao Cui Cui.
Upon returning, Wei Xingzhou saw the spatial button and the small items that almost filled it. His jaw dropped, and he looked at Lu Wanqing in shock.
Was Lu Wanqing really that generous? She had only met their daughter twice, yet she had bought so many things for her, and packed them in a spatial button!
But he liked it! If Lu Wanqing bought so many things for their daughter, it must mean she really liked her daughter too, right?
Wei Xingzhou thought this and couldn't help but secretly observe Xiao Cui Cui's subtle expressions. Indeed, he noticed that his daughter was currently very happy!
It seemed his decision to secretly bring their daughter to see her mother was the right one. His daughter, just like when she was younger, really wanted her mother!
It was a shame they couldn't stay for a few more days. They had to leave immediately, Wei Xingzhou lamented.
"You've worked hard taking care of Cui Cui all these years, alone," Lu Wanqing finally couldn't help but say to Wei Xingzhou as they parted.
Although she hadn't spent much time with Wei Xingzhou, she could tell he was like a big boy, lively and energetic. It was truly remarkable that such a spirited young man had taken such good care of Xiao Cui Cui.
"What hardship is there in that? Cui Cui is my precious daughter. Taking care of her is my happiness!" Wei Xingzhou grinned, saying happily.
Xiao Cui Cui rolled her eyes and gave her father a speechless look.
With all the pleasantries exchanged, Wei Xingzhou checked the time. They really had to leave, and he was very reluctant.
Thinking this, Wei Xingzhou couldn't help but turn back and say to Cui Cui, "Cui Cui, we're leaving now. Do you want to give Mommy a farewell hug?"
Lu Wanqing was slightly taken aback by Wei Xingzhou's words, then remembered and hurried over, wanting to hug Cui Cui. Indeed, having finally met, she should give her child a hug.
Xiao Cui Cui's expression immediately changed. She awkwardly dodged him. "No!"
Lu Wanqing, her hug missing, paused, looked up at Xiao Cui Cui, and felt a touch of helplessness.
Wei Xingzhou didn't rush them and waited patiently nearby.
Lu Wanqing feigned sadness. "Cui Cui, Mommy really wants to hug you. Can Mommy hug you, please?"
Cui Cui shot a cold glance at Wei Xingzhou, then ignored them both and turned away, her beautiful hair whipping through the air in an arc.
Xiao Cui Cui directly boarded the dead-man's ship. Everyone knew that a hug was impossible, and they felt a sense of disappointment.
Wei Xingzhou rubbed his nose and walked over, saying with a sheepish grin, "Then we'll be going back now."
"Mm," Lu Wanqing nodded.
"Please tell Cui Cui that Mommy loves her, and will always love her!" Lu Wanqing said to Wei Xingzhou.
Inside the ship, although Xiao Cui Cui had already entered, she could still hear the voices outside. She heard her mother's words, and a smile involuntarily tugged at the corners of her mouth, but she quickly suppressed it.
Wei Xingzhou naturally knew that Lu Wanqing had said this deliberately for his precious daughter inside the ship. He couldn't help but glance discreetly towards the ship. Knowing his daughter's stubborn nature, he didn't expose her and happily agreed to Lu Wanqing, "Okay, I understand."
"Then we're off. When you have time, you can come visit us. Cui Cui has been thinking of you all this time~" Before parting, Wei Xingzhou couldn't resist pulling his daughter into the conversation again. Lu Wanqing cared so much about her child; she must also like his daughter, right? Perhaps she would visit Cui Cui when she had the chance, he thought.
"Okay," Lu Wanqing replied with a smile.
Wei Xingzhou was in high spirits. He finally bid farewell to Lu Wanqing and turned to board the ship.
As the ship's door closed, Mu Sijie pulled Lu Wanqing back. They stood outside the flight path, watching the ship take off and disappear into the distance.
Mu Sijie turned to Lu Wanqing and said with a smile, "It's getting late. Shall we head back too?"
Lu Wanqing turned to Mu Sijie, smiled, and nodded. "Mm."
When they returned home, it was already dark. Little Mu Lan saw them return and happily ran out to greet them.
"Daddy, Mommy, you're back~" Little Mu Lan shouted joyfully.