Chapter 1193: First Meeting with Tang Yan's Son

The sounds of laughter in the bedroom never stopped. Xiao Zhixi's laughter was like a silver bell rang in the wind, crisply hitting the wall and bouncing back, enveloping the room in warmth.

Lin Lang played and rolled around on the bed with his daughter.

Later, he simply let Xiao Zhixi ride on the back of his neck, supporting her calves steadily with both hands, and slowly stood up.

"Wow—it's so high!" Little Zhixi clapped her hands in surprise, her little face flushed with excitement. "Daddy, higher! I'm going to touch the ceiling!"

Following his daughter's words, Lin Lang slightly tiptoed and deliberately swayed his body, causing Xiao Zhixi to squeal and hug his forehead, her laughter growing louder: "Daddy is so amazing! As tall as a giant dinosaur!"

"Then let's lift her up high!" Lin Lang said, using his arms to carefully lift Xiao Zhixi up a little, then slowly lower her down, and then suddenly lift her up again.

The little guy was amused by the rhythm of the rise and fall, giggling non-stop, his little feet kicking merrily in mid-air, making Lin Lang's shoulder feel slightly ticklish.

Lin Lang's eyes were full of undisguised doting affection. He deliberately raised his voice and said, "Little lamb riding on the back of the giant dinosaur, do you want to go on an adventure?"

"Yes! I want to catch the Big Bad Wolf!" Little Zhixi clapped her hands, turning her head left and right as if she were really searching for "prey." "Daddy, run! The Big Bad Wolf is behind us!"

Lin Lang, playing along with his daughter's imagination, strode around the bedroom, occasionally swaying his body as if he were in "danger," which made Xiao Zhixi hug his head tightly, shouting, "Go, Daddy! Defeat the Big Bad Wolf!"

Just then, Tong Lei returned to the bedroom from the kitchen and saw this warm and lively scene.

Sunlight streamed in through the gaps in the curtains, falling directly on Lin Lang and Xiao Zhixi, giving the father and daughter a soft golden glow.

Lin Lang hunched his back slightly, carefully supporting his daughter's legs, his face beaming with undisguised joy.

Little Zhixi rode on Lin Lang's shoulders, her eyes crinkling with laughter, a little bit of drool still clinging to the corner of her mouth from their earlier playful fight, looking incredibly cute.

Tong Lei slowed her pace involuntarily, and a gentle smile instantly appeared on her lips.

As his wife, she loved seeing Lin Lang shed all his fatigue and wholeheartedly devote himself to spending time with his daughter; it was a kind of inner relaxation and happiness.

As a mother, she loves seeing her daughter surrounded by her father's love, laughing so carefree.

Sunlight fell on Tong Lei's face, making the smile in her eyes even more gentle, and even her voice softened a bit: "Honey, Xi'er, breakfast is ready, time to eat."

"Yay! Time for breakfast!" Little Zhixi patted her soft little tummy, and her chattering mouth, which had been chattering just moments before, now made soft "gurgling" sounds.

She stuck out her tongue sheepishly, "Xi'er's tummy is growling!"

Lin Lang smiled, supported his daughter's body, slowly bent down, lifted her off his neck, and held her steadily in his arms.

Xiao Zhixi hugged Lin Lang's neck and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek, leaving a wet little mark: "Daddy, Xi'er wants to eat wontons!"

"Okay, let's go eat wontons." Lin Lang lowered his head and kissed his daughter's forehead, the faint milky scent lingering in his nose, warming his heart.

He held Xiao Zhixi in his arms, turned to look at Tong Lei, and said with a smile in his eyes, "Let's go, wife."

Tong Lei walked over, reached out to wipe the drool from Xiao Zhixi's mouth, and gently patted Lin Lang's back: "You two are having so much fun so early in the morning."

The family of three walked toward the restaurant, chatting and laughing.

Little Zhixi squirmed restlessly in Lin Lang's arms, her little head curiously craning towards the restaurant, constantly asking, "Mommy, did you put honey in the pancakes?"

"I've put them in; they're all Xi'er's favorites," Tong Lei replied with a smile, pulling out a chair in the restaurant.

The restaurant tables were already laden with a sumptuous breakfast.

Three bowls of crystal-clear wontons floated in the clear soup, garnished with bright green scallions and a touch of sesame oil, emitting a delightful aroma.

Golden, fluffy banana pancakes are stacked on a white plate, drizzled with a thin layer of honey, and garnished with a few slices of bacon.

Other dishes include stir-fried snow peas, steamed corn pieces, whole wheat red bean buns, spinach and egg rolls, shrimp and egg custard, and hot milk.

Lin Lang carried Xiao Zhixi to the dining table, but instead of putting her down, he sat down on the chair, intending to let his daughter sit on his lap to eat.

Xiao Zhixi snuggled closer to Lin Lang, her little hands already reaching eagerly for the plate of pancakes.

Seeing this, Tong Lei shook her head helplessly and amusedly, and gently patted Lin Lang's arm: "Honey, you can't spoil our daughter like this. Let her eat by herself."

Lin Lang paused for a moment, looked down at Xiao Zhixi in his arms who was looking expectantly, and said with a smile, "The child is still small, it's more convenient to eat while holding her."

“She’s not young anymore, she’s almost three years old, it’s time for her to sit in a high chair and eat by herself.” Tong Lei placed the small wontons on the table, her tone gentle but with an undeniable firmness.

Upon hearing her mother's words, Xiao Zhixi's expectant expression instantly diminished. She pouted slightly and hugged Lin Lang's neck, pouting, "Daddy, hug me. I want Daddy to feed me."

Looking at his daughter's aggrieved expression, Lin Lang felt a pang of reluctance, but then he thought that Tong Lei's words made sense; the child really should learn to be independent.

He gently patted his daughter's back and coaxed her softly, "Xi'er is the best girl. Shall we sit in her high chair and eat? You're so clever to eat with a spoon by yourself."

Tong Lei touched Xiao Zhixi's face: "Baby, you can usually eat by yourself, right? You can't be so clingy to Daddy!"

Xiao Zhixi looked at Lin Lang, then at Tong Lei, hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded, whispering, "Okay, Xi'er will eat by herself."

"That's a good girl." Lin Lang smiled and kissed his daughter on the forehead, then carried her to the high chair next to him, carefully put her in, and fastened the seat belt.

Tong Lei first put a bib on her daughter, which is a bib used to prevent children from getting their clothes dirty while eating.

Then, she picked up a small, rabbit-shaped spoon and handed it to her daughter: "Here, baby, eat with this spoon."

Xiao Zhixi took the spoon, looked curiously at the little rabbit pattern on it, and smiled sweetly with her eyes narrowed.

Then, holding the spoon, she scooped up a spoonful of shrimp and egg custard, blew on it with her little lips, and then put it in her mouth to eat.

"Eat slowly, be careful it's hot." Lin Lang sat beside his daughter, his gaze gentle as he looked at her.

The steamed egg custard melted in her mouth, and Xiao Zhixi's eyes lit up. She immediately smiled happily: "Delicious!"

"Our Xi'er is really amazing!" Tong Lei praised with a smile.

Xiao Zhixi was encouraged and became more confident.

Holding the little rabbit spoon, she scooped up another spoonful of steamed egg custard. This time, her movements were noticeably more practiced, and she successfully put it into her mouth.

The steamed egg custard was smooth and delicious, with the fresh aroma of shrimp. She ate it with great relish, her little mouth puffed out like a cute little hamster.

Lin Lang scooped a few small wontons for his daughter with a spoon and placed them on the small plate in front of her, coaxing her, "Let the wontons cool down a bit before you eat them, so you don't burn your mouth."

Then, like a little glutton, Xiao Zhixi started eating the wontons again, her little face beaming with satisfaction, and she ate with even more gusto.

As she ate, she would occasionally look up at Lin Lang and Tong Lei, and mumble, "Daddy, Mommy, you eat too!"

Lin Lang and Tong Lei looked at their adorable daughter, smiled at each other, their eyes filled with happiness.

They picked up their spoons and ate breakfast together, occasionally handing Xiao Zhixi a tissue or reminding her to eat slowly.

Sunlight streamed through the restaurant windows, casting a warm glow on the food on the dining table.

Little Zhixi had some soup stains on the tip of her nose, making her look adorable.

Lin Lang couldn't help but pick up a tissue and gently wipe his daughter's face, saying softly, "Eat slowly, no one will take it from you."

"Xi'er wants to eat lots and lots of food, and grow tall, just like Mommy." Little Zhixi said indistinctly with her mouth full of food, while her little hand scooped up another spoonful of steamed egg custard.

Tong Lei said with a smile, "Okay, our Xi'er will grow tall so she can protect Mommy in the future."

As Lin Lang ate his breakfast, he looked at his wife and daughter, his heart filled with peace and happiness.

The aroma of breakfast wafted to my nose, and the laughter of my daughter and the chatter of my wife and daughters mingled together, creating the warmest atmosphere of everyday life.

After eating for a while, Xiao Zhixi gradually slowed down.

After putting down her spoon, Xiao Zhixi patted her round little belly, let out a small burp, and said contentedly, "I'm full, Zhixi is full!"

Lin Lang smiled and took his daughter down from the high chair. "Honey, you eat slowly. I'll take our daughter to the living room to play with her for a while."

"Go ahead," Tong Lei said with a gentle smile.

Little Zhixi nestled in Lin Lang's arms, her little head resting on his shoulder, a satisfied smile on her lips.

Lin Lang had just carried Xiao Zhixi into the living room when he heard the doorbell ring.

Lin Lang stopped in his tracks, his gaze falling on the video doorbell screen. Little Zhixi in his arms also looked up curiously, pointing at the screen and asking, "Daddy, someone rang the doorbell."

On the video doorbell screen, Tang Yan was holding a beautifully sculpted little boy, who was none other than her and Lin Lang's son, Lin Haoze.

The little guy, only two and a half years old, was wrapped in a beige bear onesie. His round face was like a ripe peach, with a healthy pinkish glow.

Xiao Haoze's big, bright eyes, like black grapes, were staring curiously at the doorbell camera. His little mouth was slightly open, revealing a few baby teeth, making him look adorable.

His little hands gripped Tang Yan's collar tightly, his little head tilted from time to time, his long eyelashes trembled gently like little fans, and his little body swayed along with them. He was just like a clingy little kitten, so cute that it was hard to look away.

Lin Lang felt a sudden warmth in his heart. This was the first time he had seen his son with Tang Yan since he traveled through time to November 2005.

The chubby-cheeked Haoze is very endearing. His features vaguely resemble Tang Yan's delicate beauty, and he also has some of Lin Lang's features. He is cute and adorable, yet also has a clever and mischievous side.

Lin Lang couldn't help but pick up Xiao Zhixi and walk towards the door, saying with a smile, "Xi'er, it's your Aunt Tang, who brought your little brother Haoze to play with you."

Little Zhixi blinked her big eyes, looked at the screen of the video doorbell, and clapped her hands excitedly: "Great! I get to play with Haoze today!"