CHAPTER 290: CHAPTER 273 HI, TUANTUAN

Despite Aunt Xu’s help, Li Yanan was still at a loss when facing Lin Tuantuan.

At first, he didn’t even dare to hold him.

Even though Lin Tuantuan stayed in the incubator for so long, he was still just a tiny little bundle.

But his eyes were big and round, dark and bright.

Just like Lin Zhenxin’s.

When Lin Tuantuan was first brought back, he was lying in his ivory-white crib, all soft and pale.

The moment father and son made eye contact, Lin Tuantuan pursed his lips and burst into tears.

Hesitantly, Li Yanan reached out and picked Lin Tuantuan up from the crib.

In his life, Li Yanan had never handled something so soft!

Unexpectedly, as soon as Lin Tuantuan was held by Li Yanan, he immediately stopped crying.

Father and son locked eyes, and Lin Tuantuan occasionally blew little spit bubbles.

Li Yanan tried to put him back in the crib, and Lin Tuantuan started crying again.

After going back and forth a few times, Li Yanan finally gave in.

Lin Tuantuan whimpered a couple of times and soon fell asleep in Li Yanan’s arms.

Looking at his son, Li Yanan had none of his usual anger.

But even so, it didn’t take long for Xun Chen to get on Li Yanan’s nerves.

That day, Xun Chen brought an important company document for Li Yanan to sign.

Li Yanan had just adjusted the temperature in the milk bottle, ready to test it for Lin Tuantuan.

While reviewing the documents, Li Yanan handed the task over to Xun Chen.

Suddenly, Lin Tuantuan, who had been quietly nestled in his arms, burst into a sudden cry, waving his tiny, tender fingers towards Xun Chen.

Li Yanan looked up.

He saw Xun Chen looking awkwardly at him, the bottle he handed over five minutes ago now completely empty.

"I just... tasted it... it’s actually... quite good,"

Xun Chen awkwardly chuckled, seeing how he had upset Li Yanan’s precious son.

After that, Xun Chen was sent by Li Yanan for two and a half months of business work in the remote African grasslands.

This incident was later mentioned unwittingly as a joke by Aunt Xu one day.

Upon hearing it, Lin Tuantuan, who was still speaking in a soft baby voice, suddenly looked dazed at his Uncle Xun.

Then, with an expression of deep regret and hurt...

He uttered four words that left everyone bewildered!

"Idiot... can’t... bite... lotuses..."

"..." Xun Chen really wished he hadn’t understood.

When Lin Tuantuan was eight months old, he was finally pampered into a little ball by Li Yanan and Aunt Xu.

Especially after he learned to roll over and crawl...

He looked even more like a big white dumpling rolling around on the ground.

Watching his adorable son sucking his thumb, Li Yanan made a particularly difficult decision, which was...

To put Lin Tuantuan on a diet!

Li Yanan poked Lin Tuantuan’s chubby arm, expressionless, as he planned how to reduce his milk and solid food intake.

But suddenly, Lin Tuantuan kicked his chubby legs and called out in a soft baby voice.

"Baba..."

Li Yanan’s eyes widened incredulously as he picked up Lin Tuantuan, face to face.

"Did you just call me?"

Lin Tuantuan seemed to have hit a tickle spot, giggling nonstop.

His chubby face made him look even more delightful.

Just as the overwhelming joy washed over Li Yanan, a foul smell suddenly wafted from beneath Lin Tuantuan.

"..." Li Yanan fell silent.

He knew that nine times out of ten, this little chubby had soiled himself.

To this day, Li Yanan still didn’t know if that day Lin Tuantuan was calling ’daddy’...

Or...

Poop!

When Lin Tuantuan was a year and a half, he inexplicably fell in love with watching TV.

One day, when Li Yanan suddenly came home from the company, Lin Tuantuan was lying on the floor, imitating the dogs on TV, howling like them.

In Li Yanan’s eyes, though it felt like a failed attempt to imitate, he felt an inexplicable sense of pride because Lin Tuantuan was his beloved son.

Seeing Li Yanan return, Lin Tuantuan wobbled his way over with his little short legs.

And hugged Li Yanan’s thighs in one swift motion.

Looking up at his dad.

His big eyes were bright and shimmering, so adorable they could melt anyone’s heart.

"Woof woof..." imitating the dog sounds in his baby voice.

Li Yanan reached out and patted Lin Tuantuan’s head, about to head into the bedroom to change.

Seeing Li Yanan about to leave, Lin Tuantuan immediately got upset.

Clinging to his thigh with both hands and feet, refusing to let go.

"Woof woof..." he called out again in that same baby tone, even showing his little pearly white teeth to Li Yanan.

Li Yanan decided not to leave and looked down at Lin Tuantuan.

Big eyes staring into little eyes.

"Cute! Woof woof..." Lin Tuantuan blinked, and despite being just a year and a half, his lashes were already so long and thick!

Seeing Li Yanan’s lack of response, Lin Tuantuan got anxious.

He stuck out his two pudgy index fingers at his mouth in a cute pose but forgot he was still clinging to Li Yanan.

And toppled straight onto the carpet.

"..." Li Yanan remained silent.

Two days later, Li Yanan had Xun Chen bring back a Husky puppy from a pet store.

To commemorate Lin Tuantuan’s impressive acting skills.

They named the Husky ’Oscar’!

At first, the most worried about ’Oscar’s’ arrival was Aunt Xu.

Afraid that the Husky might accidentally hurt Lin Tuantuan.

But very quickly, Aunt Xu found that her worries were unnecessary.

Because...

The Husky really was adorably silly.

The incident happened like this.

’Oscar’s’ dog food was always managed by Aunt Xu, who turned into the kitchen right after pouring it out.

But when she came out again, she was horrified to find Lin Tuantuan reaching for ’Oscar’s’ dog food.

Everyone knows, in Aunt Xu’s mind, most dogs are protective of their food.

Just as Aunt Xu feared ’Oscar’ would bite Lin Tuantuan...

It gazed ’affectionately’ at Lin Tuantuan, and then pushed its bowl of food right in front of him.

"..." Aunt Xu remained silent on this matter.

Later, another incident Aunt Xu unintentionally discovered completely changed her perspective on ’Oscar’.

After Lin Tuantuan turned two and a half, Li Yanan started getting busy again.

Yet, Lin Tuantuan always insisted on staying up until he came back before sleeping.

However, often before Li Yanan was back, Lin Tuantuan would be asleep on the couch like a little sticky rice ball.

One day, just as Aunt Xu was about to come out of the kitchen, she saw ’Oscar’ tiptoeing into Lin Tuantuan’s room.

Moments later, it came out with a blanket, quietly covering Lin Tuantuan.

Even using its mouth to tuck it in nicely for him.

Then, ’Oscar’ panted with its tongue out, a grin on its face.

Who knows how much time passed, but suddenly Oscar moved closer to Lin Tuantuan.

And gave a little peck on his forehead!

"..." Aunt Xu silently watched this scene, a wave of warmth surging in her heart.

Right then, ’Oscar’ seemed to realize Aunt Xu was watching. It scampered over to her.

Locked its gaze with hers.

Its eyes unblinking, simply watching Aunt Xu’s every move.

Aunt Xu felt a bit intimidated, unsure of what ’Oscar’ intended to do with them.

Just as Aunt Xu thought it was about to make a move...

The Husky ’Oscar’ suddenly flopped onto its back in front of her, belly up, paws flopping down.

Stuck its long tongue out the side of its mouth, eyes crossed.

Its large, bushy tail sweeping the floor back and forth.

"..." Aunt Xu couldn’t help but cover her face with her hand.

It’s one thing for a dog to be dumb; it’s another if it’s so dumb it becomes endearing!

Five years later.

New York, Manhattan.

Meitong News wire

The globally renowned T.N.C Group has today officially announced that its acquisition of the New York Hotel located in the central area of Manhattan, New York, USA has been approved by the US Foreign Investment Committee. This transaction involves a sum of up to USD 2.37 billion (approximately 15.3 billion RMB) and, due to the unique nature of the New York Hotel, has also drawn the attention of the American Government.

The original owner of the New York Hotel was the Dougton Group of the United States. This hotel, situated on Pike Avenue in Manhattan, New York, USA, is known to be one of the most luxurious and famous five-star hotels in the world, with 53 floors, 1,525 rooms, including 187 suites.

The acquisition process was full of twists and turns. As early as a year before the acquisition news was released, it was reported that due to the hotel’s proximity to the United Nations Headquarters and often being a lodging spot for the President and international dignitaries, the American Government would investigate this transaction for security reasons.

T.N.C Group’s president, Mr. Elliott, will personally attend the signing ceremony for the hotel acquisition in the coming days.

In recent years, T.N.C Group has completed significant investments and acquisitions in dozens of countries worldwide, with a special focus on New York.

Statistics indicate that in just five years, T.N.C Group has completed six successful acquisition projects in New York, including this New York Hotel acquisition. These include the acquisition of the landmark building, the American Financial Company Building, in New York Manhattan Financial District, the acquisition of a 30% stake in New York General Motors, etc...

For this hotel acquisition, financial support was jointly provided by the Jiang Group of Hong Kong and the Jin Group of Macao...

The news of this acquisition was being broadcast on the Times Square large screens, attracting frequent pauses of pedestrians watching.

Among the crowd, a delicate Eastern figure caught people’s attention.

Ash blonde hair cascading to the waist with slight curls casually tied up, a few strands fluttering in the gentle breeze, almost carrying a faint fragrance.

A shapely and graceful figure dressed in a white lacy waist-cinching deep V-neck sundress, revealing slender legs.

A face like delicate porcelain, smooth as congealed fat, with sunlight seemingly cloaking only her, her long lashes gently fluttering, quietly watching the large screen.

People nearby were unsure whether to watch the screen or gaze at her.

"So it was acquired by T.N.C..."

Her slightly parted red lips softly spoke the words...

Meanwhile, at the New York Hotel in the central area of Manhattan, preparations were underway to welcome a special guest.

Numerous media reporters were focusing inside the hotel lobby, eagerly anticipating, with cameras and microphones at the ready, awaiting the arrival of significant figures.