Chapter 2437: Extra - Four-Year-Old Dou Dou (Patreon)

Chapter 2437: Extra - Four-Year-Old Dou Dou


As the convoy entered the city, Shu Yu heard a familiar voice calling out, "Ah Yu."


She looked up and saw a young woman standing in front of a carriage not far away, holding a little boy's hand.


Shu Yu smiled; it had been more than four years since she last saw Xiao Ruojun.


Xiao Shi got down from her carriage and walked briskly toward them.


"it's been a long time."


"Yes, you haven't changed much either."


"You neither," Shu Yu said, lowering her gaze to the little boy by Xiao Shi's side. "This must be Dou Dou, right?"


When Dou Dou heard his nickname, his chubby face, which had been tense, froze for a moment before quickly returning to normal. He raised his head and politely greeted, "Aunt Lu, hello."


After exchanging greetings, he looked behind Shu Yu curiously.


Strange, didn't Mom say that Aunt Lu was bringing Mengmeng with her?


Although Dou Dou had never met Mengmeng Uncle Meng had sent letters with boastful words. He mentioned that he had a cute and well-behaved little daughter, and even included a small portrait of Mengmeng.


Why hadn't he seen her now?


Xiao Shi also noticed and asked with surprise, "Where's your little girl?"


Shu Yu sighed, "Well, she and Huo Huo were playing too wildly on the way here. By the time we were nearing the city, they were exhausted and are currently sleeping in the carriage."


"Is that so?" Xiao Shi couldn't resist the itch in her heart and walked toward their carriage. She peeked inside through the curtain and indeed saw two children sleeping soundly, leaning against each other.


Dou Dou stood on his tiptoes but was still too short to see inside. He had to give up.


Fortunately, Xiao Shi quickly lowered her voice and said to Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng, "Let's go home and have a meal. Originally, my husband was going to come and pick you up, but we didn't know when you would arrive in the city, and he's been busy with work. He couldn't wait, but he made sure I brought you back. We have prepared dinner for you, as a welcome home feast. We've missed you both during these four years."


This time, Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng didn't refuse. "Alright."


Shu Yu asked Yuan Gui to take the convoy to unload the goods first and return to the inn after unloading.


Xiao Shi also invited Master Hejiang but he waved his hand. Once he arrived in the capital, he would be busier than Meng Yun Zheng, "I have to go see two old friends later, so I won't disturb you."


As for Song Le and Wei Qin, the two of them wanted to return to the inn first and buy some things later. Tomorrow, they were going to visit Aunt Hong.


In the end, only Meng Yunzheng and the others went with Xiao Shi to her home.


Xiao Shi led her son back to the carriage. She marveled at the rare excitement in him today.


"Dou Dou, why are you in such a good mood today?"


Dou Dou, who was over a year older than Mengmeng and had turned four this year, had inherited his parents' good looks and was delicate and handsome.


His temperament was usually quite mature, even when he went to meet the emperor with his father. He had remained very calm, surprising the emperor.


Xiang Weinan and Xiao Shi were both puzzled. Their temperaments, while not particularly whimsical, were not as steady as this. Who did their son take after?


Today was a rare occasion for Xiao Shi to see Dou Dou in such a good mood.


"Dou Dou, you're in a good mood today?"


Dou Dou's mouth twitched slightly downward, "I'm in a good mood every day."