The Useless Stepmom Brings Her Kids to Reality TV Shows to Photograph Them Chapter 446 - 446: Free Labor is Good

Chapter 446: Free Labor is Good

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Xiao Yi gulped the porridge. “No! I had breakfast at seven. Then, I ca to the shop and helped my mom with the chores. I cleaned, organized the utensils, and decorated the store. So, my energy was low. Now, I’m replenishing myself.”

Xiao Yi burped.

Li Zexin raised an eyebrow doubtfully. “Really?”

“Yeah, do you have nothing to do today? If not, you can help out in the shop.”

“Sure. That works for . Ms. Lin will co to get in the afternoon anyway. Oh, by the way, we’re flying to Yan City tomorrow. We won’t be back until after the Spring Festival. We’ll only see each other on the show.” Li Zexin looked conflicted. “This is the first ti our whole family is going on a trip together. I can’t miss it.”

“Of course! Why would you miss it?” said Xiao Yi. “Do you have anything else to do? If you need my help, just tell . I can help you if it’s possible for .”

Xiao Yi thought Li Zexin had co to et him because he needed to get sothing done, so he could go on a trip.

Li Zexin shook his head. “What kind of important thing would I have for you to help with? What I ant is that if I go on the trip, I won’t be able to wish you a Happy New Year in person. This is my first year in the Dream Team. I won’t be able to wish my senior teammates a Happy New Year either. Don’t you think it would be impolite?”

Xiao Yi sighed. “What nonsense is this? Where did all this co from? Do you think we’re so kind of sect where there’s an initiation ceremony? We all are around the sa age. We are teammates and not master and disciple.”

Li Zexin sat cross-legged. “If you put it that way, I feel relieved. I was thinking that maybe I could wait until I co back to wish you all a Happy New Year. That way, on New Year’s Eve, I could send everyone a red envelope as a gesture of respect. ”

Xiao Yi patted Li Zexin’s head. “You’re not even a regular mber yet, and you’re thinking about indulging in extravagance.”

“0w, that hurts!” Li Zexin shrank back. “Do you understand the sense of ceremony? Maybe it’s just a few bucks, but these things make a festive atmosphere during special occasions.”

“Our team doesn’t go for that. It’s better to focus on improving your skills.

Strive to beco a regular mber soon and not hold back the team.”

“Then can we do a video call on New Year’s Eve? A group video call, I an?” Li Zexin asked.

“Yes, but I can’t guarantee that everyone will have the ti. I don’t have a problem, but during the trip, try to spend more ti with your family. Don’t just think about gaming. You can play gas when you return.”

“Got it, Master.” Li Zexin smiled.

Outside the Sweetheart Inn, it was so cold that the water had frozen. Despite that. a long line of custors waited.

Xiao Yi and Li Zexin stood at the window and looked outside.

“Don’t these people feel cold?” Li Zexin murmured.

“My mom said it’s like this every day. We’ve expanded the store and increased the staff, but they still have to queue up.”

“Why not implent a reservation system? People can place an order and pick a ti to get their orders. Those who haven’t made a reservation won’t be able to just buy on the spot.”

“It won’t work. We considered this thod long ago. Among the custors, so elderly people don’t use mobile phones to make reservations. There are also passersby and tourists. Tourists’ schedules aren’t fixed.”

“That’s true.” Li Zexin felt he had said too much. Xiao Yi would have obviously considered every alternative.

“Thank you for the idea anyway,” Xiao Yi said.

“Hey, why are you thanking ? I haven’t done anything useful…”

“You helped out with the chores.” Xiao Yi put his arm around Li Zexin. “Free labor is good.”

“Working for my idol is a dream co true. Please, use as much as you want as free labor. The more you use , the happier I beco.”

“Hey, both young masters seem quite enlightened today. Can I take a break and have you take over for a while?”

“Okay.” The two of them said at the sa ti and burst out into laughter.

At Royal Water Bay, Auntie Huang called her children who lived in the capital.

She told them not to worry about her spending the New Year alone this year. She told them that she had planned to go on a trip with the Li family.

Her son’s voice on the other end of the phone choked up. “Mom, do you sotis feel that having as a son is like having no children at all?”

“Silly child, how could that be? I’m content if you and nng are happy. I’m afraid I might burden you soday. This way is much better. I can support myself and even save so money in case you need support.”

Back when she lived alone in her hotown, Auntie Huang also felt lonely. Even though her son sent her videos from far away during festive occasions, it wasn’t the sa as having him present.

Later, Auntie Huang started working as a housekeeper in Yun City. Her first job was at the Li family villa. She t several other housekeepers who thought that the Li family might be very ssy because only n lived in that house.

So, no one wanted to apply for the job. However, Auntie Huang realized that it was completely untrue. She did hope that the Li family could be livelier.

The children and Li Yanchen weren’t ho most of the ti. The kids had school, and Li Yanchen was always away on business trips. Sotis she wouldn’t even see the hoowners for a whole month.

It wasn’t until Lin Wan got married and ca over that the Li family finally felt like ho.

“Mom, you don’t need to save up for us. We might not be fully able to repay your kindness, but we just hope you stay healthy and happy. After the Lantern Festival, I’ll co ho to handle so matters. I’ll personally thank the Li family for treating you as a family mber.”

“You’re coming back for the Lantern Festival? I’ll prepare your favorite shepherd’s purse soup dumplings and vegetable dumplings,” Aunt Huang said cheerfully.

“Alright, Mom.”

“Let’s hang up for now. I need to see if there’s anything else to tidy up at ho.” Aunt Huang hurriedly ended the call.

On the other end of the call, Little Huang was a little disappointed. He didn’t even get to call a full three minutes with his mother. He used to think his mother needed him, but these days, she was always in a hurry. It felt like she had a new family.

Aunt Huang put down her phone. She smiled happily.

“Auntie Huang, would you like to co with to the countryside?” Lin Wan ca downstairs.

“Are you going to pick up Xiao Bao?” Auntie Huang asked.

“Yes. Do you want to co with ? We can be back in the afternoon,”said Lin

Wan. “I’ll show you where Mama Bao lives.”

“Sure.” Aunt Huang took off her apron. “Should I change?”

“No need. You look beautiful anyway.” Lin Wan had other plans.

As they ward up the car, Lin Wan called Auntie Bao to inform her that they were on their way to pick her up. Auntie Bao was still at her neighbor’s place. She wasn’t ready yet. She had thought Lin Wan would only arrive in the evening.

Auntie Bao bid her neighbor farewell and hurried back ho.

Lin Wan told her it would take about an hour to arrive and advised her not to cook too much to avoid wasting food. An hour would be enough ti for Auntie