Chapter 970 - Cant Reach (1/2)

”Kids, there are fireworks outside. Let's go watch it together,” Cali tried to take the kids out.

But apparently, she didn't read their unwilling expressions. She thought they'd be excited that's why she took them out but who knew these kids had eccentric tastes. They didn't bring any fireworks but there were other people around the society who did. In fact, the management of the residential area around here even hosted a firework show this year.  ​​

Colorful lights lit up the sky beautifully. It was a beautiful sight for sure.

Ava made a face and clicked her tongue, ”What a waste of money!”

”And they are using all that money to harm the environment. It's such a pity,” added Asteria.

”We humans are the ones making earth unlivable and are finding a place on Mars instead,” even Jackie couldn't help adding. ”If only we used all that money to save our own planet.”

Cali was enjoying the fireworks when she was stumped by these words from kids. A bucket of cold water was thrown into her excitement. Fireworks held a very special meaning in her life. After all, Dylan used the fireworks on the night he proposed to her.

Who knew these kids had such heavy opinions regarding this?

”It's just for one day,” she said to them.

”You lie for one day or two, does that make a difference? It won't change your lie into the truth, right?” Asteria was the one who asked her in return.

”How is that related?”

”You might light up the fireworks one day but that day comes every year. One day makes a lot of difference.”

Cali had just opened her mouth to say something when Xiao Li stepped in and pulled his daughter away, ”Ria, say sorry to auntie.”

”Oh,” Asteria didn't know why she had to apologize but she'd listen to whatever her Papa says. ”I'm sorry, Cali Auntie.”

Then Xiao Li looked at Cali and smiled apologetically at her, ”She is a bit sėnsɨtɨvė when it comes to our environment. I'm sorry for that!”

”You don't have to apologize to me,” Cali waved it off. She didn't mind what Asteria said. Since whatever she said was true. And she wasn't even arguing with Cali. Asteria was talking very politely but was just stating facts. Cali couldn't possibly get mad over that.

Xiao Li dragged Asteria to Xiu's side and looked at Xiu in fond exasperation. It was Xiu's dislike for fireworks that got to the kids as well. But Xiu couldn't be blamed. She never told them to dislike it. But these girls just love to follow her lead. As for Jackie, he was smart on his own and his likes and dislikes were already very clear to him.

”Li bro, I didn't do anything,” said Xiu when she noticed her elder brother's eyes set on her.

Xiao Li hadn't even said anything when Xin Zimen came to lecture him, ”How dare you give a look to my daughter? Looking for a beating?”

”Dad, I didn't even say anything yet!”

”Oh... Then don't bother saying. You can't say anything good anyway.”

After lecturing him, Xin Zimen stood beside Xiu and continued to fondly talk to her. He knew she didn't like fireworks, so he suggested, ”How about you let them enjoy and you come inside with me? I'll give your red envelope to you.”