258 258 Happy Family
Early in the morning on the weekend, Mrs. Tao woke up the siblings. They had to leave before the morning rush hour to avoid being stuck in traffic.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
âXiao Qi, are you done? Why arenât you out yet?â Mrs. Tao shouted from outside.
âIâm comingâ Tao Qi put the computer that Tan Rou had assembled into a box that he had specially prepared. He patted the box and said, âIâll be back soon.â
He carried his small school bag and put on his sun hat, preparing to set off.
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Mr. Taoâs five-seater SUV was just big enough for the family of five. Tan Rou thought that if her brother came back, they would probably have to change to a bigger car but it may also not be necessary anymore. Eldest Brother and Second Brother both knew how to drive, so they would definitely drive themselves.
Tao Zheng didnât drive. His family was an ordinary family, so his parents only bought one car. Usually, Tao Zheng and his father took turns driving. As for today, the head of the family was driving. Mrs. Tao sat in the passenger seat while the three children sat in the back.
Tao Qi sat in the middle, fiddling with the MP4 he carried with him. Because he didnât have a phone, he could only use the MP4 to download songs and some listening questions. He would play them when he had nothing to do.
âWhat are you listening to? Youâre so energetic.â Tan Rou placed her hand on Tao Qiâs head.
Tao Qi pulled her hand down and puffed up his face to pretend to be angry. âDonât touch my head and do what I listen to have anything to do with you?â
âIâm your sister,â Tan Rou teased him. âCome and let me hear you call me that again.â
Tao Qi crossed his arms and called out reluctantly, âBig Sister.â
Tan Rou smiled from ear to ear. âThatâs right, my good brother.â
Seeing the siblings getting along amicably, Tao Zheng couldnât help but take out his camera and took a few photos of the siblings.
Tan Rou didnât like taking photos, and she thought Tao Qi didnât like it either. However, their younger brother liked it very much. As long as Second Brother liked it, she was willing to stand in front of the camera.
Tao Zheng looked at the photo in the camera with satisfaction. âThis is a precious photo that belongs to our family. When we go to the resort, Iâll take more. Weâll develop it and make a few photo albums as a souvenir. â
âThen, you better make sure we look good!â Tan Rou said after hearing Tao Zhengâs words.
Tao Zheng replied, âMy sister is beautiful from all angles and has no blind spots. She looks good no matter how I take the picture?â
âSecond Brother, let me take a picture of you too.â Tan Rou suddenly said, âYouâre always taking pictures of others. You donât even have the chance to take pictures of yourself. Let me take a picture of you.â
Tao Zheng didnât object. He tidied up his clothes and said in a dignified manner, âSure!â
He was always taking photos of others but now that someone had suddenly wanted to take photos of him and so, he felt anxious.
Tan Rou could tell that he was nervous, so she pushed Tao Qi over. âLittle Brother, come and take a photo with our elder brother!â
âHumph! I donât want you to take pictures.â Tao Qi said no, but his body moved closer to Tao Zheng.
With a click, they were frozen on the film.
âTake a photo for Mom and Dad too.â Tan Rou suggested.
Mr. Tao was still driving. âIâll just take a casual photo. You guys take a good photo for Mommy.â
âYou guys go ahead. Donât disturb dad driving.â
Tan Rou passed the camera to Tao Qi, who was sitting in the middle. âYou can take both our parents from your spot. Come. You shall take the photos then.â
Tao Qi suddenly felt that the camera in his hand was very heavy. âI⦠Iâll definitely take a better one than you do.â
He pointed the camera at the centre. Due to the bumpy car and his weak arms, the photos all came out blurry.
âYou have to aim for it. Focus on it properly.â Tao Zheng instructed him.
Tan Rou held the camera with one hand and his arm with the other. â Be steady.â
With the help of his brother and sister, Tao Qi completed this photo. Although it was only half the view of the parents in the front side, it was still a warm picture.
As they played, an hourâs drive passed. The car was parked in a resort near a mountain and a river. In the parking lot, one could see the towering mountain forest and the green lake.
The air was fresh, and the sky was much bluer than the city. Faint white clouds floated past, and the wind carried an unknown fragrance of flowers.
âWow, this place is so beautiful!â Tao Qi ran excitedly.
âXiao Qi, be careful of the car!â Mrs. Tao shouted.
Tao Qi ran so fast that she was almost hit by a car that drove in. The car brushed past him.