Chu Fang chuckled, then grabbed his coat and said, "Let's go."

Where to?

"It's almost time for kindergarten to let out." Chu Fang looked at Shao Bowen's puzzled expression. "You haven't forgotten the bet we made, have you?"

Shao Bowen's expression was complicated.

I remember now.

He lost to Chu Fang and should apologize to Shao Xiang.

"Could you... ..."

Before he could finish speaking, Chu Fang knew what he was going to say and interrupted, "You want to renege on your debt?"

Shao Bowen, being a man of his word, accompanied Chu Fang to the kindergarten.

At this time, many parents and nannies gathered outside the kindergarten to pick up their children.

Xu Yuexin craned her neck, looking into the kindergarten, a hint of worry on her face.

Since the start of the parent-child activity that day, her son has been sullen and rarely speaks, and he has also communicated with her much less.

She was very worried about Shao Xiang's mental state.

"Hey, Shao Xiang's mom," Chu Fang greeted cheerfully.

Xu Yuexin took a step back: "I'm sorry."

Shao Bowen had instructed her and Shao Xiang to minimize contact with Chu Fang's family.

Chu Fang laughed and said, "Don't be like that. Your husband is here. He might think I'm bullying you."

"My husband?" Xu Yuexin didn't know what Chu Fang meant by that. Following Chu Fang's gaze, she looked back and saw Shao Bowen standing behind her.

Xu Yuexin was quite surprised and took Shao Bowen's arm, asking, "Bowen, what are you doing here?"

He was about to apologize to his biological son, and Shao Bowen felt conflicted, unsure of what to say.

Chu Fang squatted on the curb and said with a smile, "Shao Xiang's mother, I'll show you something that defies the Heavenly Gang later."

Xu Yuexin glanced at Chu Fang, then at her husband, her face full of confusion.

She saw disappointment on her husband's face and triumph on Chu Fang's.

She didn't understand.

... ...

At the kindergarten.

The teacher clapped her hands lightly and said "School's out," and the kindergarten immediately erupted in excitement.

Many children lined up and, guided by their teachers, went outside.

Shao Xiang was at the very back of the line, head bowed, as if there was gold on the ground.

The teacher walked over and asked softly, "Shao Xiang, is something bothering you? Can you tell me about it?"

The teacher also noticed that Shao Xiang's mental state was abnormal. He had been staying alone for a while, not playing with his classmates, and was all alone.

Shao Xiang didn't speak, he just shook his head.

As soon as Chu Jin stepped out of the school gate, she spotted Chu Fang squatting on the curb and rushed over, calling out, "Dad~~~"

Upon seeing his daughter rushing towards him, Chu Fang's expression changed drastically: "No!"

But as soon as he finished speaking, Chu Jin rushed into Chu Fang's arms like a tiger, carrying enormous energy and knocking the latter to the ground.

Chu Jin sat on his lap, kissed him several times, and said with a grin, "Dad, I missed you so much."

"My God!" Chu Fang sighed helplessly, "Girl, can you change the way you meet people?"

Chu Jin is over three years old, not a little kid anymore. Plus, she's a big eater and very healthy. When she suddenly lunges into someone's arms, she's quite strong and can knock them over.

Gao Ruoyun was once knocked down by Chu Jin and even had to stay in the hospital for a few days.

Zhong Tingyue tried to educate him about this matter countless times, but to no avail.

Chu Jin pouted and said, "Daddy, you don't love me anymore."

He kissed his daughter's cheek: "I just love you so much."

He then stood up, lifted his daughter high, and placed her on his shoulders. Chu Jin patted his arm and said, "Hold her up, Daddy, let's go."

"Wait a minute, something's come up."

Chu Zhiye walked over slowly, glanced at Xu Yuexin and Shao Bowen beside her, and was surprised.

Shao Xiang was the last to come out. When he saw his father, he softly called out "Father" and then fell silent again.

"Xiang'er, Daddy's here to pick you up today, aren't you happy?" Xu Yuexin said, trying to liven things up.

Shao Xiang did not answer.

Seeing this, Xu Yuexin said, "Why are you so quiet? You don't seem happy to see your father. Your father is so busy with work, but he still made time to pick you up. You should be happy."

Seeing his son's silent and worried appearance, Shao Bowen suddenly felt uneasy.

Shao Bowen took a deep breath: "Xiang'er, Dad is sorry."

Upon hearing this, the people around were stunned.

Chu Jin tilted her head to the side.

Chu Zhi stroked his chin, lost in thought.

Chu Fang smiled broadly.

He has already gained a lot from that sentence alone.

The person who was most surprised was Xu Yuexin.

As a wife, Xu Yuexin understands her husband best. He is a domineering person who never says "I'm sorry" and will not apologize even if he is wrong.

Why would you suddenly apologize today?

Thinking of this, Xu Yuexin immediately looked at Chu Fang.

A woman's intuition told her that Shao Bowen's words were inextricably linked to Chu Fang.

Chu Fang grabbed his daughter's legs to prevent her from falling, and said as he walked, "Alright, our bet is off, but I have to say, you've really failed as a father."

Chu Jin held Chu Fang's head in both hands and turned it to the right: "Dad, KFC is 100 meters ahead, charge!"

"Not today," Chu Fang refused.

"Why?"

"I'll take you to see someone," Chu Fang said.

The three then got into the car and left the kindergarten.