Chapter 4, Lullaby

Li Qingya shook her head and said, "Let me do it instead!"

Zhang Mingxuan began to hold Ya Ya while twisting and singing, and Ya Ya responded with giggles. Li Qingya slowly ate her meal, watching the two of them with knowing smiles at the corners of their mouths

Zhang Mingxuan smiled and said, "Very good!"

Zhang Mingxuan cleared his throat and sang: "Little baby, go to sleep quickly, in your dreams, I will be with you, accompanying you in laughter and in fatigue, with me by your side, little baby, go to sleep quickly, you will dream of me several times, with me, the dream is the most beautiful, even when waking, it brings comfort, flowers follow the flowing water, the sun embraces the return of spring, with a smiling face that subtly reveals, the corners of the mouth holding a tear of longing, birds linger in the mountains, colorful clouds accompany the flight of two..."

Can do some

Zhang Mingxuan thought to himself, what a mess of things! This can still sell quite well; any bestselling novel randomly selected from Earth Online could easily outshine them! I feel like I'm going to be famous! Just as Zhang Mingxuan was pondering, Li Qingya stood up, using her delicate fingers to tuck a strand of hair from her forehead behind her ear. In that moment, she exuded an enchanting charm, and Zhang Mingxuan's heart raced two beats faster; he admitted that he was captivated. Li Qingya seemed unaware of how alluring she was in that instant, bending down to stack the cleaned dishes together before carrying them towards the kitchen.

Before long, Zhang Mingxuan had finished the rice in his bowl and let out a satisfied burp. He looked at Li Qingya and said, "Sister Qingya, let me hold the child for you! It must be quite inconvenient for you like this!"

In the next moment, Zhang Mingxuan understood Li Qingya's intention. He effortlessly lifted a full bucket of water with ease, leaving Zhang Mingxuan speechless. He could only inwardly lament: "Truly, this is a world of myths! I am even inferior to a woman."

Zhang Mingxuan nodded slightly, not saying a word. It was evident that this was her sorrowful past, and it was better not to bring it up. She had worked hard to find this job, and she certainly did not want to lose it due to careless talk. The two fell silent for a moment; Zhang Mingxuan quickly shoveled food into her mouth, while Li Qingya elegantly chewed slowly, also taking care of the child.

Zhang Mingxuan sat opposite Li Qingya and asked in confusion: "Is it just the two of us? Hmm! What about the child's father?"

Do not say, Zhang Mingxuan sings quite well. When the song began, the baby stopped crying shortly after, gazing at Zhang Mingxuan with bright eyes. When Zhang Mingxuan finished singing, the baby even let out a giggle. Li Qingya, who was nearby, was initially quite worried, especially when the child was crying, and almost wanted to take the child back. However, when Zhang Mingxuan's singing started, the child ceased crying and ultimately even laughed.

As soon as the baby was in Zhang Mingxuan's arms, he began to cry loudly. Zhang Mingxuan immediately twisted and rocked, saying: "Baby, be good! Baby, be good! Don't cry! Let me sing you a song, okay?"

Zhang Mingxuan, who had been idle, perked up and said happily, "Here I come!" He jogged towards the inner courtyard

"Young Master Zhang, it's time to eat!" The gentle voice of Li Qingya came from the inner courtyard

Before she could take two steps, Li Qingya's voice came out again: "Close the shop door! We are not open in the evening"

Zhang Mingxuan hurriedly said: "Qingya, you hold Yaya, let me go fetch the water!"

Unbeknownst to me, an entire afternoon has passed. Aside from Young Master Wang, there have been no other guests visiting, and the business has been exceedingly poor.

As Li Qingya walked into the kitchen, Zhang Mingxuan looked down at Yaya and said, "Yaya, I will be your dad, alright"

Zhang Mingxuan happily said: "That's great, Qingya Jie! I plan to write a novel to sell in bookstores. What do you think?"

Books of the legendary story genre are available in bookstores, but their sales are not good

Zhang Mingxuan extended his hand in front of Li Qingya, looking at her with sincere eyes. After a moment of hesitation, Li Qingya placed the baby in her arms into Zhang Mingxuan's embrace and cautioned, "Be careful!"

In the evening, the red clouds reflect in the sky, birds return to their nests, and the sound of insects chirping can be heard from the corners of the walls. The streets have also fallen silent, with only a few scattered pedestrians passing by quietly.

Li Qingya looked at Zhang Mingxuan with suspicion, and Zhang Mingxuan patted his chest and assured her: "Rest assured! I have held the child many times at home"

Zhang Mingxuan turned his eyes and said: "Did I not tell you? I have taken care of the child at home quite a bit, haven't I? This is what I composed while taking care of the child." Zhang Mingxuan shamelessly claimed the lullaby as his own.

Before long, Li Qingya also finished her meal, began to tidy up the tableware, placed the bowls and dishes into a wooden basin, and moved to the well to fetch water

Could you please elaborate on that for me

Zhang Mingxuan immediately realized that he might have said something wrong! He laughed heartily, picked up the bowl, took a mouthful of rice, and mumbled, "Cihuan, Cihuan!" With such a memory, didn't Young Master Wang say in the afternoon that he wanted to marry Qingya? This means she should still be single!

Zhang Mingxuan immediately stopped in his tracks, turned around, and ran back. He reached the door, closed it, and secured it from the inside, plunging the room into darkness. Zhang Mingxuan had to carefully feel his way to the backyard. At this moment, a table had already been set up in the small courtyard, with two bowls of rice and several small dishes placed on it. Li Qingya was sitting to one side, holding a baby who was babbling in an unintelligible language.

Li Qingya listened to his strange pronunciation and comical appearance, the corners of her mouth slightly lifting, and then she said淡淡地: "You will know in the future. My late father and late husband have passed away due to an accident. As a widow with an orphan, I am managing the bookstore left by my late husband, barely making ends meet"

Yaya exclaimed with joy: "Eight eight, eight eight"

Zhang Mingxuan nodded and said: "Sure! It's very simple, it's called a lullaby. I'll sing it a few times for you to listen."

Li Qingya said without raising her head: "A novel? Is it a notebook novel? It is merely a legend."

"The Journey of Mr. Caotang in Pursuit of Knowledge" narrates the experiences of Mr. Caotang as he begins his quest for learning from a young age, showcasing the warmth and coldness of human relationships, the elegance of the academy, and the hardships encountered along the way, making it highly inspirational. "The Travels of Daojun" tells the story of a successful practitioner of Daoism who travels the world, vanquishing demons and dispelling evil. "Observations from the Ancient Battlefield" recounts the tale of a great scholar who enters an ancient battlefield, witnessing the scattered bones and the lingering souls of the wronged, ultimately helping to resolve their grievances and purifying the battlefield. "The Great Hero Gu Nantian" depicts the exploits of the legendary hero Gu Nantian as he roams the martial world, fighting bandits and eliminating corrupt officials. This is currently the best-selling legendary story.

Li Qingya looked at Zhang Mingxuan in surprise and asked, "This... this melody, why have I never heard it before?"

Zhang Mingxuan was instantly bewildered, a legend? A notebook novel? Perhaps so! Zhang Mingxuan uncertainly replied, "It should be so!"

While Li Qingya was washing the dishes, Zhang Mingxuan asked, "Sister Qingya, can you write?"

Zhang Mingxuan assured, "Rest assured!"

Li Qingya nodded and said: "Can you teach me? It seems that Yaya really likes it"

Li Qingya's smiling face suddenly froze, and she lowered her head in silence