Rebirth from the Ashes Chapter 754 Adorable Girls

Out of the corner of his eye, Fu Qingli stole a subtle glance at the woman beside him. The glowing streetlights melted her frosty demeanor. Tenderness shone in her eyes as she gazed at her daughter, sending his heart into a flutter. An odd thrilling sensation gripped him. Though surrounded by clamor, serenity washed over him. It seemed the entire world held just the three of them. Strange prickles radiated from deep within, accompanied by the loud thuds of his heartbeat. Xixi and the others might have been spot on. He ought to pursue this connection—or better yet, court her. The feeling didn't repel him at all. Quite the opposite; joy filled him in her company. Lu Li turned and caught the man's profound, sharp eyes brimming with uncommon softness. Facing such a breathtakingly handsome man's tender, affectionate gaze proved impossible to resist, her pulse quickening wildly. His features could steal anyone's breath. The striking trio of three turned heads everywhere. Passersby cast warm, envious glances their way. Pride swelling moment by moment, Lu Guoguo hopped and bounced like a joyful penguin. Up ahead, a child soared skyward, hoisted by his parents' arms. Finding it captivating, Lu Guoguo whined for the same thrill. "You'd get hurt." Lu Li held her position staunchly, determined to avoid any injury. "Fine. I don't want it then." Lu Guoguo drooped her head, nibbling her lip in letdown. She turned puppy-dog eyes on Fu Qingli. Pity stirring in him, Fu Qingli urged Lu Li gently. "How about if it's just a while?" His voice turned soft. Lu Li creased her brow, eyeing the nearby family of three stroll past, then stated firmly, "No!" How could he roughhouse with Guoguo like that? Children's bones were delicate—what if she got injured? "Just a while." Fu Qingli kept pressing to sway her. Raising her chin, Lu Guoguo fixed hopeful doe eyes on Lu Li, lips caught between her teeth. Lu Li eyed the grown man and little girl, startled by Fu Qingli's persistence. Ultimately, she yielded. "Just a little while." Delight curved Fu Qingli's lips. Lu Guoguo whipped her head back, flashing Fu Qingli a crafty smile. How endearing it was. Lu Li sensed the father-daughter duo had outmaneuvered her. With success in hand, Lu Guoguo begged for repeats after the first lift. Her silvery laughter captivated everyone nearby. Some amusement park crowds drifted toward the shows. Shen Xi's bunch led Lu Zhen to popular boyish rides—exhilarating yet safe for kids. They reveled almost till dawn, but past eleven, Lu Zhen's eyes gleamed as brightly as ever. More fun beckoned him still. Yet Fu Qingli rang Shen Xi to rendezvous at the gate. Time to head home for the children. One night forged a bond breakthrough between Lu Zhen, Shen Xi, and Song Wenye. Among family, the boy had favored Shen Xi from the start. Song Wenye, ever the party spark, delighted kids with her cheer. She eased everyone, young or old. Lu Zhen proved no different. Li Yuan and Yu Yuanxi's piggyback rides transformed the boy's view of them. Clearly, Lu Zhen had warmed to the group. Fu Qingli planned to ferry Lu Li and the kids back. At parting, Lu Zhen clung to Shen Xi's arm, loath to go. Hesitant, he let go, waving goodbye with sorrowful eyes. "See you next time." Shen Xi waved back. "Lil' Zhen, when are your holidays? I'll take you to the TV station and recording studio. How about that?" Song Wenye hated the farewell. Though quiet, the kid shone with smarts and charm—he'd surely captivate girls galore someday. "January the fifteenth." Lu Zhen answered precisely. "Okay." Song Wenye nodded. "I'll look for you then. Give us a call or a video call if you miss us. We'll contact you via video call too. You better not reject our calls." Lu Zhen bobbed his small head solemnly. "Sure."

"I want to join as well. Does it sound exciting?" Lu Guoguo leaped forward, timidly lifting her hand to inquire. Song Wenye beamed back, "It's a blast. Super fun for sure. I'm a huge superstar—you can catch my shows at home on TV." Lil' Zhen shone with cleverness, grasping things effortlessly without lessons. Just as Song Wenye prepared to guide him, he yanked out his phone and started hunting for her performances. "Mommy, may brother and I play with Aunty?" Lu Guoguo begged Lu Li eagerly, bursting with excitement. Song Wenye hoisted her hand in a solemn vow, "Ms. Lu, I handle kids like a pro. My bandmates adore little ones too. We swear to watch over them perfectly." "They'll be a nuisance to you." Lu Li noticed her son's clear fondness for them. The boy might be eccentric, yet he brimmed with smarts and could spot good from evil. Lu Zhen always repaid kindness in kind. The Fu family proved genuinely warm. She felt deep thanks for their care toward her daughter and son. Through the years, true sincerity toward them had been rare. Even as Lu Li shielded the children fiercely, they'd inevitably discover society's harsh judgments and malice. Those types drove Lil' Zhen deep into his protective shell. Lu Li had no more tricks left to gift him a pure, blissful childhood matching other kids'. "Not a bit! Let Xixi chaperone them if you're occupied." Song Wenye flashed a radiant smile. "Still, it'd thrill us if you all join." Song Wenye's pure-hearted zeal left Lu Li unable to refuse. With a nod and grin, she replied, "Okay, we'll swing by." China's sensation, the Glitzy Girls girl group, rang familiar to Lu Li despite her disinterest in showbiz. Their ads and promo banners dominated every corner, from malls to streets. They came off as a pack of sweet, enchanting girls.