CHAPTER 580: CHAPTER 579 TROUBLE

"Aunt, can we keep a lion?"

Seeing Taozi coming over, Dou Dou immediately ran over, filled with expectation.

"A lion?"

Taozi first thought of the male lion crouching at Zheng Min’s feet, then thought of the lion that had just appeared in the circus performance.

"No way."

"Why not?"

"Because lions are protected animals, personal captivity is not allowed."

Taozi explained to her in the simplest language possible.

"Why can they?"

Taozi pointed towards the circus, she was just young, not stupid.

"That’s a circus, not an individual."

Circuses usually cooperate with zoos; some animals are rented from zoos, and some circuses are even set up by zoos to raise funds.

"Then let’s open a circus." Dou Dou immediately said.

"No money, besides, what will the circus perform? Put you up there for a walk?"

"That’s not impossible." Dou Dou thought seriously.

"As for money, I can ask my dad for it, my mom says my dad is loaded, with lots of money."

Taozi: ...

"Still no, let’s go, time to head home."

"This doesn’t work, that doesn’t work, how about getting a dog?" Dou Dou said despondently.

"Ask your parents to get one for you."

"Mom got canine flu before." Dou Dou replied.

"Canine flu?"

Taozi was initially puzzled, then her brain clicked, realizing, and burst into laughter: "It’s an allergy, not canine flu."

"Then can you buy one for me?" Dou Dou asked with hopeful eyes.

"That’s not impossible either."

"Aunt~"

Dou Dou jumped for joy, calling out "Aunt" in such a sweet, sticky voice.

"Eww~ don’t call me like that, it’s too mushy." Taozi grimaced.

"No need to be like that. I love you most, come, kisses, MuMu~"

Looking at Dou Dou pouting, eyes closed, lips puckered, Taozi lightly kicked her two times on her behind.

"Hurry back."

Dou Dou wasn’t mad, giggling: "Don’t be shy, be brave, don’t feel awkward."

"Don’t need your guidance."

"You..."

"The puppy is gone."

Dou Dou’s eyes widened at this, then immediately covered her mouth.

"Let’s go."

At this moment, Xiao Yue also came over to call her back.

"I want to stay here." Dou Dou didn’t really want to leave.

"The circus performance has already ended, what are you staying here for?"

"I want... I want to see what Brother is doing and then help him."

No one else can see the Ten Thousand Soul Banner, how could the three of them not see it?

There stood the massive Ten Thousand Soul Banner hovering in the air, radiating divine might, enveloping the circus.

Xiao Yue: →_→

You just want to see the lion, don’t think I don’t know.

"Xiao Yue, take them back first."

Shen Siyuan called out to Xiao Yue, then walked towards the parked car with Taozi.

"Brother already said so." Xiao Yue reiterated.

"Alright, alright..."

Dou Dou reluctantly followed, and the three little ones found a corner, transformed into a gust of wind rising up into the sky.

Their actions went unnoticed by adults but caught the attention of a child.

The child was about the same age as Duoduo and Dou Dou, curious while seeing unfamiliar older girls and younger girls, and wanted to play with them.

Most children are like this, always eager to make new friends.

The lively and cheerful ones usually become good friends quickly.

This was why her focus was on keeping an eye on Dou Dou and the others, ready to seize an opportunity to approach them.

Then—

Then watched as they vanished behind a big tree, just like that.

"What are you doing?"

Seeing their daughter hastily running towards the flower bed, her parents hurriedly followed.

"Gone..."

"What’s gone?"

"The older sister and younger sister disappeared."

"You’re seeing things, there aren’t any older or younger sisters, it’s getting late, go home early to sleep, you have school tomorrow..."

"Oh~"

The little girl full of doubt followed mom and dad, but before leaving couldn’t help but glance back repeatedly.

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"Back already, have you had dinner?"

Seeing Shen Siyuan and Taozi return, Ruan Hongzhuang smiled and greeted them.

Seeing Ruan Hongzhuang act casually, Taozi felt inexplicably guilty for some reason.

"We’ve eaten, it’s so late, why aren’t you resting yet?"

By "resting," Shen Siyuan certainly didn’t mean sleep; it’s not bedtime yet, but Ruan Hongzhuang was still in formal attire, hadn’t even changed or bathed.

"Handling some work matters and waiting for you to return."

Shen Siyuan glanced towards the dining table, seeing it cluttered with a laptop and piles of paperwork.

Tang Tang quietly played with a puzzle toy, focused and undisturbed, seemingly oblivious to their return.

"Is it very troublesome?" Shen Siyuan asked.

Having spent a lot of time together, Shen Siyuan knew that usually, Ruan Hongzhuang wouldn’t bring work home unless there was a sudden issue.

"Not really, I can handle it myself."

"If you need help, let me know, I know someone would be more than happy to help." Shen Siyuan smiled.

Ruan Hongzhuang paused, realizing who Shen Siyuan was referring to.

Indeed, those above were more afraid of Shen Siyuan not seeking their help than asking them for it.

Offering help meant they had value to Shen Siyuan, and with value, they could mutually benefit.

If Shen Siyuan solved everything himself without needing them, it would be troubling for those in higher positions.

Understanding this, Ruan Hongzhuang felt relieved.

"I’ll try to resolve it myself first; if I can’t, I’ll trouble you." Ruan Hongzhuang smiled.

With someone to rely on, naturally, she felt more confident and relaxed.

"What exactly is the issue?" Shen Siyuan casually asked, seeing her relax.

"One of our ships got detained."

"Domestic?"

"It’s overseas, of course."

"Detained again?" Taozi said surprised on the side.

She sounded like it’s not the first time.

Ruan Hongzhuang rubbed her temples, troubled, "Yes, we’re asking someone over there to help resolve it."

Maritime trade is complex; it’s not just about transporting goods by ship, many issues can occur in the process, primarily with the local political situation.

A port may operate freely one moment, then suddenly close, detaining ships and goods with no immediate resolution.

Of course, if the nation steps in, it can usually be resolved quickly; Daxia is quite influential internationally, able to negotiate in many places except for a few major countries.

And even those major countries won’t cause issues with Daxia over one cargo ship.

So if Shen Siyuan speaks up, Ruan Hongzhuang’s issues would be effortlessly resolved, without her need to fret.

However, Ruan Hongzhuang wanted to try handling it herself first; favors need returning, and things she could resolve herself shouldn’t cost Shen Siyuan’s social capital.

Seeing Ruan Hongzhuang’s determination, Shen Siyuan didn’t say much, instead walking over to Tang Tang.

The little one seemed to just notice, looking up to see Shen Siyuan, and immediately grinned.

"han~"

PS: Making up for yesterday, three more Chapters today~