FVN Chapter 34: Second Uncle Always Lost To Her Dad
Chapter 34: Second Uncle Always Lost To Her Dad
Chapter 34: Second Uncle Always Lost To Her Dad
"Pack me some buns and soy milk, hot."
"Yes, Young Master Calix."
After telling one of the maids his request, Calix resumed eating. He was having breakfast along with Old Madam Xu, Vernon, Lucille and Amelia.
Leslie waited in the bedroom. She didn't feel the need to stick around Calix during his meal time with his family. He just let her be.
Once Calix finished his breakfast, he would directly go to Xu International with Leslie.
From Phoenix Heights, the journey usually took a little over one hour. Fortunately, his capable assistant Edward had pushed back the schedule for this morning.
"Are you still hungry?" Old Madam Xu shot some suspicious look at her second grandson, "Don't you always eat less during breakfast?"
Since young, Calix didn't eat much in the morning. He opted to have heavy meals during lunch and occasionally, for dinner. Yet, he loved to enjoy various kinds of sweets.
Old Madam Xu remembered nagging Calix for eating too much sweets. Even though she banned him from having them, the mischievous boy knew where to source the sweet desserts and candies.
"What if I get stuck in the traffic jam for hours? I should have some food with me. Treat it as an emergency ration," replied Calix with a cheeky smile. He had just finished the last bite of his small bowl of congee.
"You're talking as if you're going to the other end of the Earth," Old Madam Xu scoffed. Ignoring her silly grandson, she continued having her congee.
Calix and Old Madam Xu's conversation was heard clearly by Vernon, Lucille and Amelia. The little girl was sitting on the high chair due to her short height. Laughter escaped from her lips.
"Second Uncle gets hungry in the car, hehe. Like Dad ah. Dad eats a lot. Right, Mom?"
Lucille and Vernon burst out laughing. The latter lovingly stroked the little one's head.
"Hehe, yes, your dad eats a lot," Lucille placed some shredded chicken into Amelia's pink bunny bowl, "That's why he's strong. Have you seen your dad lost when he fights with your second uncle?"
"No! Never! Second Uncle always loses to Dad. Dad is so strong!"
Lucille's teasing remark made Amelia's laughter grow louder, bouncing off the walls of the dining room.
Vernon grinned foolishly at his wife and daughter, feeling proud to hear they praised his strength. He kept his back straight, seemingly thrusting his sturdy and broad chest forward.
Old Madam Xu joined Amelia in laughing while Calix pretended to glare at his young niece.
The truth was undeniable yet, it still hurt.
"Your dad is bigger than me. It's a given he can defeat me ah."
"Calix, next time come to our house," Vernon reminded his brother, "Your sister-in-law wanna treat you to her homecooked meals."
"Hehe, yes. Tell us when are you free," Lucille nodded, singing the same tune as her husband, "I'll make your favorite strawberry pudding."
"Drive safely," narrowing her eyes, Old Madam Xu reminded Calix, "Don't daydream when you're driving."
Calix's laughter escaped through the open window of the car. He waved at them.
"Bye bye~ Yours truly will come to annoy you again."
Sitting next to Calix, Leslie smilingly looked at how well he interacted with his family. She was glad that he allowed her to come here.
Even though she couldn't physically meet the Xu family, Leslie learned a thing or two about them.
After the car left Phoenix Heights, Calix did something that attracted Leslie's attention. He pulled up by the roadside.
"Do you forget something?" Leslie glanced at Calix.
Without answering Leslie's question, Calix turned his waist around, extending his long arm to grab something from the backseat. A paper bag materialized in his hand.
"Here. Steamed buns and hot soy milk."
Leslie took the paper bag with both hands. She immediately understood the meaning behind Calix's gesture.
"Thank you."
Leslie opened the paper bag. A thermal flask and a box of steamed buns were put inside. Smiling happily, she grabbed one of the buns.
Calix held the steering wheel again. He slowly maneuvered the car to the road once the coast was clear.
Once they entered the expressway, Calix said, "Have I told you we'll reach the company in an hour?"
Leslie answered with a nod. Her cheeks bulged because of the buns.
Calix briefly looked at her. A chuckle escaped his lips. While tapping a finger on the steering wheel, he said, "One hour is perfect for some storytelling. Should we continue from where we left off?"
"...which one?"
About her story or his?
Calix raised his brows, "About me."