"What's the matter?" He came closer again.

"Go, feed those chickens."

That’s it???

Caius blinked, then, after realizing what was happening, said something foolish: "Feeding bugs? Should I go catch them in the garden downstairs?"

Li Qiao: “…No.”

She pointed to the side of the cage and said, "There's chicken feed. Add some hot water and mix it. It should be fine. That's what the boss said."

"Okay, I'll make sure to complete the task."

He ran over excitedly to feed the chickens, muttering as he did so: "But... Qiao Qiao..."

"Hmm? What did you call me?"

"Ah, that's right. Calling you Li Qiao is too unfamiliar and a bit rude. Why don't I call you Qiao Qiao? It sounds much nicer."

"Are you unfamiliar? I can just call you Caius." Calling her Li Qiao sounded normal to her, why call her Qiao Qiao?

"That's different." Caius shook his head without explaining too much.

"Then... it's up to you."

"Qiao Qiao, you are so nice."

"Hurry and get to work."

"……oh."

…

"Qiao Qiao?!"

"Qiao Qiao???"

The sun was shining brightly. In the park downstairs in the residential complex, two exclamations were heard simultaneously, and a piece of chocolate ice cream fell to the ground with a "plop".

Caius sat on the bench, sighed, and took out a pack of tissues from his pocket. He picked up the ice cream on the ground and threw it into the trash can. He laughed and said, "What's wrong? You were so scared that you dropped the ice cream. Daddy will buy you another one later."

After school, he picked up the children and did not go home immediately. He shared the good news with them and his joy with them.

It was Xiao Li Yao who dropped the ice cream. He stared at him in amazement, "What are you talking about?"

"Nothing. Dad's happy today, so I'll make you a feast tonight. How about spicy crayfish?"

The little guy shook his head.

"Don't want to eat?"

The little guy then shook his head.

Caius laughed dumbly and glanced at Li Yao, "Look at your brother, is he so happy that he's stupid?"

"Who's so happy and stupid?" Little Li Yao came back to his senses instantly, pounced on him and slapped him, "Bad dad, you're the stupid one!"

"Yeah, yeah, I'm stupid, I'm stupid, okay, be careful, don't fall."

He was really happy, and the smile on his face never faded.

Li Yao sat aside and swung his legs, his eyes unclear, "Qiao Qiao? Don't you think it's weird to call me like that?"

"I don't think so." Caius sat down next to him, holding the little one in his arms, and said excitedly, "Isn't this a reflection of our close relationship? Don't you think so?"

Li Yao looked at him and shook his head slowly.

Caius choked, raised his hand to touch his head, and said earnestly: "You are still young."

Li Yao: “…” Hehe.

"But... Dad, why did you tell us?"

Little Li Yao fiddled with the buttons on his chest. He was wearing a white shirt today. Well, in front of Li Qiao, he always liked to wear white clothes. Maybe it was because it made him look younger? I wonder what he was thinking.

"Of course I have to tell you, you are my little darlings, and you know what happens at home, isn't this normal?" That's not the case.

Caius had a smile on his face and actually fooled the little guy.

Little Li Yao was a little touched by the trust he had received, his eyelashes fluttering, "Thank you, Dad."

Li Yao: “…” There’s nothing much to say, what a stupid kid.

Little Li Yao caught a glimpse of his brother's face from the corner of his eye, and suddenly came to his senses, his face hardening. "We are on Mom's side, you are not allowed to bribe us."

This made Caius laugh out loud. "Well, no bribery." Little brat, you even know about bribery? You know a lot.

"I'm on your mother's side too. We're on the same side. Okay, let's go home. There's a surprise at home."

He didn't put the child down in his arms, but prepared to take him home directly. He called out to his eldest son, "Come on, we're going home."

Li Yao didn't say anything, but followed silently. After taking two steps, the little guy in Caius's arms shouted, "My ice cream."

"Oh, I forgot." Caius turned around and took a step towards the supermarket, then paused. "Hey, didn't you say you wouldn't let me bribe you? You still want ice cream?"

"Yes!" The little guy nodded vigorously. "You promised, adults can't go back on their word."

"Yeah, that's not bad. You know more idioms than your dad."

"Of course." The little guy puffed out his chest and was very happy. He knew that this was a compliment.

"Let's go buy it for you."

"Kid, follow closely, don't let anyone steal you away." As he said that, he extended his hand and motioned the child to hold it.

Li Yao had finished his ice cream while they were talking. Looking at the big hand in front of him, he hesitated for a moment and then took the initiative to hold it.

"Are you still eating?"

In front of the freezer, Caius asked Li Yao if he wanted to eat. Li Yao shook his head and said no. Then Caius said "Oh" and said slowly: "Even if you want to eat, I won't let you eat."

"Then why are you asking me?"

"Just a casual question, polite and courteous."

Li Yao: “…” He was so angry that he became like a pufferfish.

Caius pinched his little face, in a good mood, "Don't be angry, children can only eat one a day, I'm afraid you will get sick."

"oh."

Are you still angry?

"How about I buy you a bag of spicy noodles?"

"My mom won't let me eat that because it will cause acne."

"It's okay, we'll do it secretly."

"Buy it for me? Will you eat it?"

"I don't want to eat." The man smiled very gently, but Li Yao was not fooled by the superficial things. He asked softly, "Why don't you want to eat?"

“Because it will cause acne.”

Li Yao: “…” Why is this person like this?

"I don't want to eat."

"Those potato chips? Do you want some?"

“No.”

"toffee?"

“No.”

"Mango Thousand Layer Pancake?"

“No!”

Wow, you have quite a temper.

"Okay, okay, daddy was wrong. You can eat whatever you want. I'll buy it for you."

The child doesn't speak.

In the end, he bought a lot of things, including what he mentioned above and some that he didn’t mention, and finally coaxed the angry child.

On the way home, carrying a lot of bags, Caius nodded. He was really easy to coax.

Li Yao: “…”

"Brother, Mu Mu said she wants us to go to her house to play." Little Li Yao followed his brother and was so scared that he almost forgot about it.

"Go play? Her house? Is her grandma willing?"

"Of course, why wouldn't Grandma Mumu be willing?"

The child's eyes were pure. Li Yao looked away and shook his head slightly, "Nothing, then go ahead."

He actually didn't want to go, but what if this little idiot was bullied? When he grew up a little and could protect himself, he wouldn't have to accompany him.

He frowned slightly, and it was unclear what he was thinking about, which made Caius laugh. "Why are you frowning at such a young age? Go home and have a big dinner."

As they walked, Xiao Li Yao suddenly remembered something. He grabbed Caius's pants and stammered, "I want to ask you a question..."