The cannon fodder female supporting role in the misplaced life

Chapter 208 Novice Mission 207

After arriving at the restaurant, the four of them sat down.

Qin Shu picked up the menu and carefully scanned the dishes. Her eyes stopped at a few dishes, and then she gently tapped the table, signaling the waiter to come over. The waiter smiled and walked to the table, ready to take the customer's order.

Qin Shu raised her head gracefully and said to the waiter, "We'd like an order of boiled chicken, sweet and sour spareribs, moonlight over the lotus pond, and salted choy sum." Her voice was soft and firm, as if every word was a well-considered choice.

The waiter quickly wrote down Qin Shu's order and asked if she needed anything else. Qin Shu smiled and shook her head, indicating that she didn't need anything for the time being. She handed the menu to Xu Yingying, who was sitting opposite her, and said gently, "Yingying, take a look, what else do you want to eat?"

Xu Yingying took the menu and looked through it carefully. Her eyes were focused and serious, as if she was searching for a special dish. After a while, she looked up, her eyes gleaming with anticipation, and whispered, "Auntie, please order another steamed osmanthus fish. This dish is delicious, and the fish is tender and juicy. It will definitely be delicious."

Qin Shu smiled and nodded in agreement, then said to the waiter, "One more steamed osmanthus fish, that's all. Thank you." The waiter smiled and wrote down the order and thanked them. At this time, Li Tongxin, who was sitting nearby, couldn't help but gently tug at Xu Yingying's sleeve and asked in a low voice, "Cousin Yingying, should I say anything now?" Her eyes were full of confusion and uneasiness, as if she didn't know how to deal with this situation.

Xu Yingying smiled and patted Li Tongxin's hand, then softly replied, "No need." Her tone was firm and gentle, giving Li Tongxin a sense of security. Li Tongxin nodded and continued to sit quietly, occasionally glancing at the surroundings, but always maintaining a polite and humble attitude.

Qin Shu and Li Zhiqiang watched the two children whispering to each other, feeling a surge of relief. They knew that children have unique ways of interacting with each other, and that this innocent exchange often allows them to better understand each other. As adults, they understand that it's often important to give children ample space and freedom, respecting their choices and decisions, rather than excessively interfering or micromanaging their lives. This is the only way to raise independent and confident children.

While waiting for the food to be served, Li Zhiqiang stood up and left his seat. His departure did not attract the attention of the children. Li Tongxin and Xu Yingying were focused on their conversation and did not pay much attention to Li Zhiqiang's actions. Qin Shu, on the other hand, quietly observed the two children getting along.

Li Zhiqiang returned shortly after and nodded to Qin Shu. Xu Yingying happened to see this moment and knew there was going to be some surprise! She just didn't know who would be the protagonist.

Xu Yingying thought about the conversation just now, perhaps she knew who the protagonist was.

It seems that I need to adjust my plan.

After the dishes were served, Li Tongxin kept paying attention to Xu Yingying's actions, trying to see if she was giving her any hints.

"Pick up your chopsticks!" Qin Shu said.

After Qin Shu and Li Zhiqiang had put the dishes into their bowls, Xu Yingying raised her head to pick up some dishes.

When Li Tongxin saw Xu Yingying start to eat, she followed suit.

Xu Yingying noticed that Qin Shu picked up the ribs several times and knew what her aunt liked.

He ate the other dishes without making a sound.

Li Tongxin, on the other hand, began devouring her meal with relish, paying no attention to what others around her were eating. While they were eating, Qin Shu excused herself and left. Li Zhiqiang would periodically glance in Qin Shu's direction. A hint of worry and concern flashed in his eyes, and he seemed a little restless. He adjusted his sitting position from time to time, tapping his hand lightly on the table, as if pondering something important. Meanwhile, Qin Shu, smiling, left the restaurant with a light step, as if she had some special plan or task waiting for her to complete.

Seeing the two elders' actions, Xu Yingying was also pondering her own reaction. She frowned slightly, a flicker of doubt in her eyes, but then relaxed, as if understanding something. The corners of her mouth lifted slightly, revealing a faint smile, and then she gently shook her head, indicating that she didn't care about all this.

Looking at her little cousin, who was still diligently eating, Xu Yingying couldn't help but laugh. She thought her little cousin looked adorable, enjoying the joy of food like an innocent child. Perhaps it was this innocence and carefree attitude that made her so endearing, she thought.

Just as Xu Yingying had expected, Qin Shu slowly came back holding a beautiful cake. The cake was covered with candles, flickering with a warm light, illuminating the entire room.

Li Tongxin was bewildered when she saw the cake. It felt like she had just had her birthday. It wasn't around this time, either. So whose birthday was it? Blinking her eyes, she looked at Qin Shu and Xu Yingying curiously, her mind full of questions.

"Yingying, happy birthday!" Qin Shu said softly to Xu Yingying with a warm smile on her face.

Although Xu Yingying had guessed this surprise, the feeling she had at this moment was real and profound. Her eyes reddened involuntarily, tears welled up in her eyes, and a warm current surged in her heart. She wanted to say something to express her inner gratitude, but for a moment she didn't know how to start. She just looked at Qin Shu quietly, her eyes full of emotion and happiness. "Cousin Yingying, so today is your birthday?" Li Tongxin looked at Xu Yingying in surprise, with a bright smile on her face.

When Xu Yingying was about to answer, she was interrupted by Qin Shu beside her: "Oh, Tongxin, why are you so confused? Your cousin Yingying's birthday is next Wednesday! You see, your cousin has to go to school that day, so how can she have time to celebrate her birthday? So your dad and I have discussed it, let's give her a lively birthday in advance, how do you think?" Qin Shu explained with a smile.

Hearing Qin Shu's words, Xu Yingying secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She looked at Qin Shu with gratitude, tears of emotion gleaming in her eyes. At the same time, Xu Yingying also learned some previously unknown information from Qin Shu - it turned out that the original book's heroine's birthday was next Wednesday.

Xu Yingying took a deep breath, tried to control her inner excitement, and said softly: