Chapter 005: A Family in Toledo

Owen was taken aback for a moment, then became somewhat annoyed: "He'll be back in a bit? Don't think I don't know; he didn't go to school at all today. Nick has been getting increasingly disobedient lately. I clearly told him to come back early today."

He cast a glance and immediately spotted Najini Tang sitting on the sofa, then frowned and left without saying a word, leaving Owen, who wore a helpless expression, to awkwardly ease the tense atmosphere.

Owen even believes that he is conversing with an adult

His eloquence and insight, along with his approach to interpersonal relations, as well as the unique humor and optimism characteristic of Black culture, naturally evoke a sense of fondness in others

Dominic Toretto walked in, bearing over ninety percent resemblance to the Dominic Toretto from Nagini Tang's memories. Westerners tend to develop more quickly; although his features appeared somewhat youthful and his build was not particularly robust, Nagini Tang was certain that this was the street racing king who would make a name for himself in Los Angeles in over a decade.

Owen's face brightened with a hint of a smile as he patted Nagini Tang's shoulder: "Let me introduce you, this is your sister Mia, and this is your brother Nagini."

He looked at Nagini Tang, who was sitting on the sofa in a daze, and with a warm smile invited, "Nagini, would you like to help?"

Nagini Tang's mood has consistently been low, while Owen is full of energy

But the eldest son, Dominic Toledo

His palm is very large, or rather, Nagini Tang is still too small, so the other person's palm can not only wrap around half of Nagini Tang's shoulder but also leaves a small part of the palm: "Nagini, I know that leaving Madam Samantha will make you feel quite uncomfortable, but trust me, you don't need to be nervous at all, just treat this place as your home."

As for the little loli, namely the still undeveloped Mia, her attitude should be half and half

Unlike Nagini's surprise, Irving's mood at this moment could even be described as fear

At that moment, around seven or eight o'clock in the evening, Owen was sitting with Nagini Tang and Mia, watching Tom and Jerry, when the door of the house was pushed open

He is not just a little rascal of six years old

Mia, the youngest daughter, is a well-behaved and obedient child. Owen is not very worried; he believes that within a month at most, Mia and Nagini Tang will become a loving family.

As for Toledo

Mainly milk, vegetables, and several types of fruit

It was already afternoon when I returned from the Angel Orphanage

Owen did not pay much attention, and he casually asked, "Where is your brother?"

Gazing at the Nagini Tang before him, Owen patted him on the shoulder

Is it because I am getting older and my appearance is declining

Nagini Tang was very surprised; he did not expect that the seemingly "fierce and menacing" Owen, who did not appear to be a good person, actually had some knowledge and depth.

A faint smile crossed the corner of her mouth, and she secretly thought to herself that it was somewhat interesting. Nagini Tang looked at her adoptive father, Uncle Owen, and said, "Uncle Owen, it's nothing."

Owen fiddled with the steak, a hint of a smile on his face: "That depends on whether you behave or not"

It shouldn't be the case. A couple of days ago, someone from the neighboring community, Kairi, even asked to treat her to dessert (an American hint of agreeing to date), but she declined using the child as an excuse.

The dinner consisted of grilled meat and a vegetable salad made by Mia herself. Although it was merely a matter of mixing, it still gave Mia a great sense of accomplishment

Nagini Tang opened his mouth, eager to explain that it was not because of Mrs. Samantha, but after some thought, he ultimately sighed.

In fact, Nagini Tang did not wish for this, but there was no alternative. He had just transformed into a serpent monster, and his body was being consumed in large quantities. Moreover, whether as a human or as a serpent monster, Nagini Tang was in a rapid growth phase, requiring a substantial amount of food.

Nagini Tang ate a lot, and his appetite surprised Owen. The six-year-old Nagini Tang's food intake was nearly three times that of eight-year-old Mia, and even slightly more than Owen's.

Meanwhile, from the street in the backyard, a quirky little girl, around seven or eight years old, approached.

The relationships between individuals are always established through mutual giving and taking

However, all things in the world possess duality

This made Owen somewhat depressed, as he always felt that the relationship between Najini Tang and Mia was better than his relationship with Najini.

But the little girl looked at Owen with disdain and said, "Hmph, I am no longer a child."

This is a six-year-old child

However, compared to the wise and imposing figure I remember, the current Toledo is evidently too immature

Although the specific circumstances are unknown, Nagini is indeed very intelligent

If it weren't for seeing that Nagini Tang's expression was normal and devoid of any signs of pain, Owen would have almost taken him to the hospital

Owen broke into a bright and cheerful smile, and there was even a hint of pride in his eyes: "Of course, before I came into contact with my first car, my dream was to become a barbecue chef"

Blue skies and white clouds, the cracked asphalt road, the classic Dodge Challenger, came to a stop in front of a typical American single-family home

For a typical six-year-old child, being able to communicate normally and having a certain understanding of the world is already considered sufficient. After all, most children at this age are primarily focused on television and toys

Owen did not go to the auto repair shop, as he has many matters to attend to today. It is very important to bring Nagini Tang back home, and it is equally important for the family to accept Nagini Tang.

It is very simple, because the sound of the engine is too enchanting. Nevertheless, my culinary skills are quite excellent

Casually, the little girl shook her head, looking at Owen with a hint of a spoiled tone: "Forget it, I don't care about these things, Dad, there is actually barbecue today, you are a bit biased, do you not love me anymore?"

He believes that with his own efforts, Najini Tang will surely be accepted and integrated into this family

To be honest, ever since my son entered his rebellious phase, he has become increasingly difficult to manage

If it were not for the knowledge that Nagini Tang is merely a six-year-old child, if it were not for having witnessed the other party conversing with me, as well as those implausible and even somewhat fantastical statements.

The housing prices in Los Angeles are not low, as Hollywood is not far away. However, the housing prices here are also not very high, after all, this is Los Angeles, not Hollywood

However, even with those fantastical tales added, at this moment, Nagini Tang is, in terms of mentality, even more mature than my own son who is going through his rebellious phase

It can be affirmed that regarding the matter of adopting oneself, Irvin is in favor, while the future ruler of the underground racing scene in Los Angeles, the brawny Toledo, seems to be rather indifferent towards himself

In addition, there is the beef that he pickled himself yesterday. In Owen's view, the best way to integrate into a new environment is through food. He believes that there is no problem that cannot be solved with a BBQ meal; if there is, then it requires two BBQs.

Nagini raised his head to look at Owen, a hint of hesitation flashing in his eyes: "Is it possible, Uncle Owen"

Is this what genius is?

Time passed second by second, and Najini Tang's charisma was truly strong, perhaps due to his high attractiveness, as he quickly became familiar with Mia

She has long, dark brown hair, and her eyes are beautiful, clear as the waters of Lake Baikal. Her features are not fully revealed, but from the contours, it is evident that she will undoubtedly be a great beauty in the future

You are telling me that this person, who discusses the current national situation, the direction of economic development, changes in musical styles, and the future boom of the internet, is merely a six-year-old boy

Through the conversations during cooking, Owen could sense that Najini Tang was not in a good state, which meant that his usual approach to ordinary children was almost ineffective with Najini Tang

I am very sorry, but he did not appear during dinner.

The little girl was taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes: "Younger brother? Wasn't it said to be a younger sister?"

Holding a plate of marinated beef, consisting entirely of large chunks of steak, it is filled to the brim, marinated with celery, onions, tomatoes, and black pepper salt among other seasonings

Owen sighed, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes: "None of you make it easy for me."

The little girl shook her head, a glint of cunning flashing in her bright eyes: "I don't know, probably will be back in a while?"

I opened the refrigerator, casually took a bottle of beer, twisted off the cap, and the cold beer instantly dispelled the waves of heat brought by Los Angeles. There weren't many items in the refrigerator.

Najin Tang is a genius, his intellect is very mature, and he should not be viewed through the lens of a six-year-old child. This means that Najin Tang does not need to worry about himself, and it also signifies that he has a strong sense of independence.

Owen felt for the first time that the gap between ordinary people and geniuses is indeed so vast

Then why didn't you become a barbecue chef, Uncle Owen

On weekdays, instead of studying properly, he either gets into fights or hangs out with those dubious delinquents. Fortunately, there is Vincent from the same street; even if Nick gets into trouble, it won't be too serious.

Conversations among intelligent individuals are always delightful

The little girl was taken aback for a moment, then immediately defended her brother, saying, "Dad, look, Nagini said it's fine."

Whether it is Irving or Nagini Tang, they are both experts in this field

The two gazed at each other, and Najin Tang looked at the little girl in front of him, but she did not pay him any attention. Instead, she turned her head haughtily to look at Owen not far away: "Dad, I am back"