MM Racing Chapter 1416 Aino, captured by Ginich
Chapter 1416 Aino, captured by Ginich
Upon hearing this, Yakoda's eyes lit up instantly, and she immediately put on a grin, quickly following Ying's footsteps.
"Oh, thank you so much, sister! I thought we'd just chat for a bit and then leave, but I didn't expect to be able to stay for dinner!"
Upon entering the living room, Yakoda couldn't help but slow down, her eyes curiously taking in the interior design.
The decor is simple yet cozy, with a soft sofa and a neatly arranged coffee table...
She couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow, your house is so comfortable! It's comparable to Diluc's manor!"
Listening to her exaggerated and fantastical words, Ying couldn't help but turn around and glance at her helplessly, teasingly saying:
"That's not how you flatter someone. Our house is just an ordinary house. How can it compare to Lord Diluc's manor? That's what you call grand. We're just staying here casually."
Despite her complaints, Ying remained enthusiastic, turned to the side, pointed to the sofa, and said:
"Anyway, please make yourself at home and don't be shy. I'll get you a cup of coffee; I just brewed it myself, it's still warm, and it goes perfectly with your double fruit roll, just like you said, a perfect match!"
Yakoda nodded obediently and quickly walked to the sofa and sat down.
Before long, Ying came over with two cups of warm coffee, placing one in front of Yakoda and keeping the other for herself.
Then, she opened the food box that Yakoda had brought.
The double fruit rolls inside are golden and soft, topped with bright red berry pieces, and their aroma fills the air instantly, making them the perfect snack for this impromptu "tea party".
Yakoda picked up the coffee cup with her only left hand, took a sip, and the rich aroma of coffee mixed with the creamy milk instantly dispelled the fatigue of the journey.
As she sipped her coffee, her gaze inadvertently swept over the fireplace, where two framed photos hung. She was immediately drawn to them, pointed with curiosity, and asked:
"Sister, is that your family photo?"
Ying followed Yakoda's gaze and looked up at the photos hanging above the fireplace.
There are photos of her and Shao Yun, a playful picture of Paimeng holding a potato pancake, and a tender moment of Shen He with the baby, but the most eye-catching are the two largest family photos in the very center.
One photo was taken in a farmhouse on the highlands northwest of Fontaine; the other was taken a few months earlier, when she and her family were at the entrance of Nata Ranch after she returned from the Winter Solstice with the power of ice.
The two photos look quite similar, the only difference being that Ningguang is in the second family photo... After all, Ningguang is now part of the family!
Ying turned to look at Yakoda, whose face was full of curiosity, and slowly explained, "Oh, this is indeed our family photo. The reason there are two is mainly because one was taken in Fontainebleau, when we were staying there."
"The other one is a few months ago, which we all took together at the entrance of the ranch."
Upon hearing the word "Fontaine", Yakoda's eyes lit up instantly, and she leaned forward slightly.
"Fontaine! I've heard about that place for a long time. It's very developed. I often see reports about Fontaine in the 'Naxia Express'!"
She became more and more excited as she spoke, her eyes sparkling with infatuation.
"I also heard that the Opicclay Opera House in Fontaine puts on some really good plays every day."
"And the film industry is even more amazing! My favorite film is 'The Two Gunmen,' which won the 'Furina Award' at the first Qianling Film Festival. It was truly wonderful!"
"Everyone's saying this movie will have sequels, and it seems the sequels will mainly tell the story of the supporting actor, 'Landon Ricketts,'"
At this point, a hint of regret crept into Yakoda's voice.
"But neither Baisong Films, Gunfire Films, nor Fontaine's Rose Society have announced any news about a sequel. I'm so anxious!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Yakoda suddenly lowered her voice, moved closer to Ying, and looked mysterious, as if she was about to reveal some huge secret.
"Oh, right, I heard from a rumor that the male supporting character 'Landon Ricketts' in this movie is actually based on the protagonist of the once-popular light novel 'The Gun-Pistol Killer from Fontainebleau'!"
She clenched her fist and said expectantly, "Oh my, I'm waiting for these two works to collaborate every day!"
"I've compared many details, and I feel that many foreshadowing elements and settings in these two works match up and make sense! There must be a connection!"
Ying sat to the side, watching Yakoda's obsessive and incessant chatter, but secretly she was making sarcastic remarks in her heart.
"Hmm... Is my husband's acting really that good?"
She recalled Shao Yun's appearance when filming "Two Gunmen," and then thought of his usual demeanor, muttering to herself:
"The scenes in the movie... aren't even a fraction as exciting as what he actually does!"
……
Ying and Yakoda were sitting around the coffee table, drinking warm coffee and eating sweet double fruit rolls, chatting about the reflections of Fontainebleau. The atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant, and this impromptu "tea party" was going very well.
Just then, Ginitch's voice suddenly came from outside, and you could feel his urgency even through the door.
"Mr. Shao Yun, Mr. Shao Yun! Are you home? I need to ask you for a favor!"
No sooner had the words left his mouth than a childish yet shrill scream followed, accompanied by the sounds of violent struggle, which was particularly jarring.
"Put me down! You big bad guy! You big bad guy, you've kidnapped a child! Help! Someone's kidnapping a child!"
It's obvious without even thinking that the sound must have come from one of the people brought by Ginitch.
Hearing the noise outside, Ying quickly put down her coffee cup, stood up, walked briskly to the door, and pushed it open.
Outside the door, Kinic was holding a small figure tightly with one hand. When Ying opened the door, a look of urgency immediately appeared on his face.
Looking at him like this, Ying asked in a calm tone:
“Ginich? You’re looking for my husband? He left early this morning to help Mavica with the refugee issue at the Olympic Arena. He’s not home. If it’s urgent, you can tell me.”
Kinich's gaze unconsciously fell on Ying, but when he saw that she was still wearing a flesh-colored nightgown, he didn't know where to look and silently complained in his heart.
He really didn't know how to describe it. Why couldn't Shao Yun's wife dress properly every time he came to Shao Yun's house?
He always acts so casually, which makes him feel a little embarrassed.
But with the situation urgent, Kinich had no time to dwell on Ying's outfit or complain about it. He quickly composed himself and lifted the struggling child who was tucked between his waist.
"Oh, Mr. Shao Yun isn't here... That's perfect. Miss Ying, look at this child... Um, could she stay at your house for a while?"
“I have some urgent business to attend to here, and I really don’t have time to take care of her. I also can’t bear to leave her alone in the wild.”
Ying's gaze fell on Kinich's hand, which held a little girl who looked no more than seven or eight years old. She had messy little pigtails and a round face. At that moment, she was waving her little hands and feet, struggling desperately, and kept shouting "big bad guy." She looked like a "demon ball" full of energy, not at all well.
Ying asked, puzzled, "Ginich, wait a minute, where did this child come from? Where did you grab such a little girl?"
Upon hearing the word "grab" in Ying's voice, Kinic felt a pang of unease. He felt utterly helpless, but he simply didn't have the mind to correct the word at the moment.
The little girl struggled more and more fiercely in his hands, and he had to exert a lot of effort to hold her steady, for fear that he might accidentally drop her.
While holding down the writhing Aino, Kinich quickly explained, "She wasn't captured! I was patrolling in the wilderness when I saw her fighting a secret mechanism all by herself, so I rescued her."
"Unexpectedly, after I saved her, she started calling me a 'big bad guy' no matter how I explained it."
“As you know, the wilderness is too dangerous. There are secret mechanisms and wild beasts everywhere. I’m really worried about leaving such a young child in the wilderness.”
“But I have an urgent task to handle here and can’t find a suitable person to take care of her right away, so I thought of your family and decided to entrust her to you temporarily. I will come and pick her up when I’m done with my work.”
At this moment, Aino's two short little legs were flapping frantically in mid-air, her little hands were waving incessantly, and she was still chattering and cursing Ginitch.
But she was young, and all the insults she used were "big bad guy," which didn't sound harsh at all. Instead, they sounded like she was being affectionate, just like a cute but harmless little kitten that hisses at people.
As she struggled, her chubby little face puffed out, and she shouted defiantly, "Of course you're the bad guy! That part was the one I finally managed to find!"
"I've been looking for this for ages, and then you just come and take me away! I still need those parts to build the cannon! You have to pay me back for my parts!"
At the end, Aino's voice even had a hint of grievance in it.