Chapter 7: Exotic Fragrance

So this is how a goat sounds! Meh he he he!

At this moment, there are only the father and daughter present, with not even a single bystander around, accompanied solely by the shimmering surface of the lake reflecting the colorful night lights.

As his daughter approached, the unusual fragrance in Shen Chong's nose suddenly intensified.

Although the little one still did not quite understand, she was able to grasp the main points

The little one blew out the candle in one breath, raised his arms in cheer, "Xinxin is five years old now! I just made a wish, and next year, Mom and Dad must celebrate my birthday together!"

Shen Chongben intended to return home at that moment, but ultimately changed his mind

Xin Xin nodded, "Mm-hmm."

After blowing out the candles, it is time to cut the cake. However, Xinxin, you must remember not to eat too much at once, otherwise your stomach will hurt. First, have a small piece, and take the rest home to eat later, alright

The somewhat listless Xin Xin regained her spirits upon seeing the lively livestock and poultry in the activity area

Oh, the water buffalo is so large, can it really swim

He is still cheerfully thinking, how lovely the little heart is

Oh, darling, what Daddy bought for you is your birthday gift

Shen Chong patted her head, thinking to himself, silly child, it won't work if you say it out loud

The pig is very fat and not cute at all

This delighted Xin Xin

At this moment, Shen Chong was unaware of what turning five truly meant for Xin Xin

Shen Chongli immediately comforted her, "It's alright, let's go buy it now! We'll eat it again today!"

Then Shen Chong asked Xin Xin, "Did you eat birthday cake yesterday?"

His body trembled violently, gripping his thigh tightly with his hand, exerting force like a vice, desperately trying to dispel the inexplicable and terrifying thoughts of autumn that had just surged in his heart.

A strong wind gradually rose over the surface of the lake

Under the slightly dim light, Shen Chong gazed lovingly at his daughter, his heart enveloped in happiness, as the cold depths of winter felt as warm as spring in that moment

To children, adults seem omnipotent with their limited knowledge

Shen Chong handed her the knife, saying, "Please do not cut it into pieces that are too large."

I never expected that the little one, who was just full of excitement a moment ago, would suddenly become downcast. "The cake that Mom and I had the day before yesterday, I forgot to tell Dad about it yesterday, so he didn't get to eat it."

Is today my birthday? Wow! Dad, you are amazing!

Just a simple glance can make one feel so beautiful that they want to look up to the sky and howl.

What strange things are you thinking about

With a sweet smile, Xin Xin danced and exclaimed, "Alright, alright! I will cut it, I will cut it!"

In winter, the sun sets early; at this time, it has already dipped below the western mountains, and night is approaching

The lakeside in mid-winter is somewhat chilly, but today the temperature is not particularly low. Xin Xin is dressed quite warmly, so she is not afraid of catching a cold

My birthday has already passed, and this year I celebrated my birthday without blowing out candles or making a wish

The wind scattered the colorful reflections of lights on the water's surface, causing the willow branches by the lake to sway and produce a rustling sound

Dad, are you tired? I can walk down by myself.

The logic of this time zone is too complex for Shen Chong, the little one does not understand, "Ah?"

Shen Chong quickly inquired and found out that Xinxin's birthday was actually yesterday

Shen Chong said with a smile, picking up the cake knife

Unfortunately, this scene cannot last forever; in three days, she will be taken away

The lake breeze is blowing, and it is slightly cold. Let's hurry and take her home after finishing the cake

It is truly adorable

The strange and exotic fragrance in Shen Chong's nostrils grew increasingly intense

Shen Chong sprang up from the bench and retreated several steps backward

At first, he did not pay much attention, still staring intently at his daughter, feeling that the more he looked, the cuter she became, and the more joy he felt.

The storybook mentioned that the rooster is supposed to crow, so why aren't they calling out

At around 5 PM, while passing by the parent-child activity area, Xinxin looked at the large billboard featuring many cartoon images of livestock and excitedly said

Dad, let's go see the little animals

Do you know that, in fact, the time in the United States is one day behind ours? It is still yesterday in the United States!

The little one is still not easy to coax, and although she doesn't complain to Lin Zhishu, it is merely because she is sensible and understands that Lin Zhishu is busy; in reality, she feels disappointed inside.

Although at times it may seem a bit willful, more often it is incredibly considerate and understanding

She ah

Shen Chong lowered his head to check the time on his phone, which was exactly 7:30.

Shen Chong's eyes turned, "Well, Xinxin, your mother gave birth to you in the United States, right?"

At this time, there are very few tourists coming to this area; most of them are in the colorful lantern district and the folk street over there

The greatest fortune in the world is nothing more than this

The father and daughter bought a large cake, ran to a rattan table by the central lake of the park, and set up to prepare for blowing out the candles

Time ticks away imperceptibly, drawing ever closer to the true moment of Xin Xin's birth, which is at 6:30 AM Washington time and 7:30 PM Huaguo time.

Half an hour later, night had fallen, yet the night scenery, with its enchanting beauty, presented a different charm

Xin Xin dropped the knife and ran towards Shen Chong.

Hmm

Because Xinxin asked him, "Dad, did you buy me so many toys as a birthday gift?"

Yet he remained completely unaware, still watching his daughter while sighing in his heart

I, Shen Chong, am unworthy and lacking in virtue, yet I have received such grace from heaven

The second hand, which is not displayed on the phone, continues to move silently, having crossed 7:30:17.

Am I going crazy

There is no better day than today, and Shen Chong immediately decided to "offer flowers to the Buddha".

He thought to himself that if he could get home before 9 o'clock, he would just be able to arrange for her to go to sleep.

Hello

Shen Chong's eyes suddenly widened, his pupils constricting sharply, as a mix of fear and self-blame surged in his mind

By the time the father and daughter finished exploring the parent-child activity park, it was already well past six o'clock

Unless witnessed with one's own eyes or experienced personally, he cannot fully comprehend why some individuals feel such emotions when observing another person

It was only then that Shen Chong remembered the main purpose of coming here today, "Alright!"

If he had known earlier, he certainly would not have brought her to such a place at this time

I do not know where it has drifted from, but it feels refreshing and invigorating to the heart and lungs

Shen Chong then said: "So, today is actually your real birthday! Dad will celebrate your birthday with you today, eat cake, blow out the candles, and make a wish, okay?"

The little darling nodded, holding the knife with great care, cautiously trembling as she slowly pressed it down.

This will fill him with deep regret

Damn

His face suddenly turned as pale as snow, and beads of cold sweat quickly emerged from both sides of his temples, trickling down his cheeks.

Shen Chong looked at his daughter again, unaware that the change had already taken place

Yes, yes

Father, what is wrong with you

Suddenly, he faintly detected a peculiar fragrance in his nose

He raised his palm towards Xinxin, forcibly suppressing the terror within him, and tremblingly shouted in a low voice: "Xinxin, don't come over! Don't... don't come over! Daddy is fine, it's fine."

Excitedly cutting the cake, Xin Xin heard the commotion made by Shen Chong, and when she looked up, she was terrified.

However, this is the first real birthday that the father and daughter have spent together, and Shen Chong does not feel lonely, while Xin Xin does not understand loneliness

She is so focused, as if the cake in front of her is the entire world

I really want to devour it in one bite