[That is what you call little children while you pat them on the head and hand them candy. He is being condescended to and doesn't even have the good sense to notice it. So stubborn! And yet Li Lianhua is the one still doing it.]
Well then, why didn't you send me a picture an hour ago? How am I supposed to understand now?
Hey, stop bullying me! You don't want me to tell Di Feisheng you're bullying me, do you?
[ For as oblivious as Alberto is to Li Lianhua's cheekiness, everything the man says still seems to keep Alberto on his toes... Maybe this is why this poor guy can't shake him. The perpetual need to clap back. ]
I didn't think about it, I was focused on making the lasagne! I cook, then I clean. The point is what it looks like in the END.
[ Alberto bristles slightly at the way Li Lianhua whipped Di Feisheng's name out, as if to tug on Alberto's leash... Since when is Di Feisheng responsible for him misbehaving? What's the implication here? Either way, he doesn't want Di Feisheng to think he's a bad kid, and he definitely doesn't want Di Feisheng to think he's a bully. Alberto doesn't take the word lightly, when the first human he ever met was someone like Ercole... He's quick to defend his honor. ]
Would you also tell him that your insulting my drawings for no reason even though their great?
[Similarly, the longer this boy remains unshakeable, the more Li Lianhua is growing kind of accustomed to these little exchanges, despite his best efforts. Alberto From The Snacks is constantly proving himself to be gullible, bossy, and earnest. Li Lianhua simply doesn't stand a chance. Like a lobster slowly boiled in the world's chattiest pot.]
How will you know where you're going if you don't care where you've been? You should keep better track of your messes, that's all I'm saying. Am I wrong?
[Unfortunately tugging on people's leashes is just one of those little Li Lianhua things. Up to and including Di Feisheng's, if he plays his cards right. One of these days it might even work.]
Eh, that wouldn't do any good. He already thinks that little portrait of yours is too well done. It's hard to tell with the way his face is, you know, but I could tell it really lifted his mood. Hey, maybe you can send him a few more of those?
[ If only Li Lianhua could see the absolutely flummoxed face Alberto is wearing behind this text conversation... ]
YES? Sorry Signore That doesn't make any sense.
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[ Continuing to torture him, at this rate. But, really, he feels a need to illustrate the face he's making, to get across how absurd that response just was, in Alberto's eyes... He tries to be extra respectful of adults, and in fact acts rather differently around adults than he does with kids his age — but unlike most adults, Li Lianhua seems to be good at really bringing out a more transparent Alberto... for better or worse. ]
Really though? I'm glad he liked the drawing too! Ha! I can draw more for sure if you think Sig. Di Feisheng would like more. I'll draw you something too!
[ Every trick Li Lianhua pulls out of his sleeve with this kid backfires... ]
[It's easy for an adult to give a misbehaving child a taste of his own medicine if that adult has always been uninterested in behaving according to the rules and expectations of common society. You can actually just do what you want forever, it's great.]
You know who doesn't make any sense? The one sending me pictures of kitchens that I never asked for. You could have just washed up a cutting board and a pot for all I know and expect me to be impressed. Do you think people will believe bold claims without proof?
[But tricks and candy is all he has in those sleeves...]
Little friend, where did I say I wanted any of your drawings? No need, no need, I've had enough of your little demons to last me a lifetime. How about this, I'll tell you what Di Feisheng likes for your drawings if you promise not to draw me anything. Deal?
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Date: 2024-02-29 11:26 pm (UTC)And yet Li Lianhua is the one still doing it.]Well then, why didn't you send me a picture an hour ago? How am I supposed to understand now?
Hey, stop bullying me! You don't want me to tell Di Feisheng you're bullying me, do you?
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Date: 2024-03-01 12:21 am (UTC)I didn't think about it, I was focused on making the lasagne! I cook, then I clean. The point is what it looks like in the END.
[ Alberto bristles slightly at the way Li Lianhua whipped Di Feisheng's name out, as if to tug on Alberto's leash... Since when is Di Feisheng responsible for him misbehaving? What's the implication here? Either way, he doesn't want Di Feisheng to think he's a bad kid, and he definitely doesn't want Di Feisheng to think he's a bully. Alberto doesn't take the word lightly, when the first human he ever met was someone like Ercole... He's quick to defend his honor. ]
Would you also tell him that your insulting my drawings for no reason even though their great?
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Date: 2024-03-05 11:58 pm (UTC)How will you know where you're going if you don't care where you've been? You should keep better track of your messes, that's all I'm saying. Am I wrong?
[Unfortunately tugging on people's leashes is just one of those little Li Lianhua things. Up to and including Di Feisheng's, if he plays his cards right.
One of these days it might even work.]Eh, that wouldn't do any good. He already thinks that little portrait of yours is too well done. It's hard to tell with the way his face is, you know, but I could tell it really lifted his mood. Hey, maybe you can send him a few more of those?
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Date: 2024-03-06 05:49 am (UTC)YES?
Sorry Signore That doesn't make any sense.
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[ Continuing to torture him, at this rate. But, really, he feels a need to illustrate the face he's making, to get across how absurd that response just was, in Alberto's eyes... He tries to be extra respectful of adults, and in fact acts rather differently around adults than he does with kids his age — but unlike most adults, Li Lianhua seems to be good at really bringing out a more transparent Alberto... for better or worse. ]
Really though? I'm glad he liked the drawing too! Ha!
I can draw more for sure if you think Sig. Di Feisheng would like more.
I'll draw you something too!
[ Every trick Li Lianhua pulls out of his sleeve with this kid backfires... ]
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Date: 2024-04-06 12:37 am (UTC)You know who doesn't make any sense? The one sending me pictures of kitchens that I never asked for. You could have just washed up a cutting board and a pot for all I know and expect me to be impressed. Do you think people will believe bold claims without proof?
[But tricks and candy is all he has in those sleeves...]
Little friend, where did I say I wanted any of your drawings? No need, no need, I've had enough of your little demons to last me a lifetime. How about this, I'll tell you what Di Feisheng likes for your drawings if you promise not to draw me anything. Deal?
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Date: 2024-04-06 01:02 am (UTC)[ Seems like Li Lianhua has finally hit his mark. ]
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Date: 2024-04-06 01:06 pm (UTC)Ah well.]