Ji Fuling was taken aback for a moment, then walked over and took their hands. "Zihan, Zimo, why did you two go out so late?"

Ji Zihan pursed her lips and didn't say anything, giving her mother a "what do you think?" look.

Ji Ziming pouted, her little expression a bit resentful, "Because Mommy, you sneaked out, Hanbao and I were very worried, so we went to look for you."

Ji Fuling: "..."

Feeling too ashamed, she decided to stop discussing the matter and abruptly changed the subject, saying, "You three should go to sleep; you have to go to school tomorrow."

Ji Tiantian hugged Ye Nanqing's neck and immediately said upon hearing this, "Then I want to sleep with handsome uncle!"

"Can't!"

Before Ji Fuling could express her opinion, Ji Zihan, acting like a little adult, resolutely voiced his opposition in a very firm tone.

Ji Ziming raised her eyebrows and said slowly, "Sweetie, I'm going back to my room to video chat with Gu Yichen. If you want to come with me, come with me now."

Upon hearing this, Ji Tiantian's bright, watery eyes instantly lit up.

She looked at Ye Nanqing, hesitated for a moment, but still couldn't resist the temptation her brother had mentioned. In her sweet little voice, she said seriously, "Sorry, handsome uncle, I have to go video chat with Yichen. I can only sleep with you next time."

After saying that, little Ji Tiantian broke free from Ye Nanqing's arms and ran quickly to her two older brothers, then went back into the house with them.

Ye Nanqing: "..."

The man, who had always been adored by the young girl, experienced a sense of loss for the first time.

He turned his head, looked at the woman beside him, and said stiffly, "Who is this Gu Yichen?"

Ji Fuling said truthfully, "He is a classmate of Zihan and Zimo. I heard he is quite handsome and very smart. Tiantian has been enjoying playing with him lately."

Ye Nanqing frowned, a hint of displeasure in his eyes, like an old father whose beloved daughter had been stolen away by some outsider. "Aren't you going to do anything about it?"

"What do you mean, 'manage'?"

Ji Fuling was somewhat baffled.

Ye Nanqing's expression was serious, his jawline slightly tense. "How old is Tian Tian? Do you think it's appropriate for such a young child to be in a relationship?"

Ji Fuling was completely bewildered: "???"

How did this get into puppy love?!

Seeing the man in front of her looking as if he were facing a formidable enemy, she couldn't help but chuckle. "Aren't you overthinking it? They're just kids playing together."

Ye Nanqing glanced at her with a deep, unsettling gaze. "Are you sure?"

Ji Fuling: "..."

Sweetie is a bit of a fangirl and has no resistance to handsome and good-looking people. Otherwise, she wouldn't have clung to Ye Nanqing the moment she saw him.

But in the end, Tian Tian is only four years old. What does she know about puppy love?

This man is overthinking things!

Ji Fuling found it increasingly amusing. "Alright, stop making a mountain out of a molehill. It's getting late, you should go back now, and I should go back to my room too."

As she spoke, she pushed Ye Nanqing toward the car.

When they reached the car, Ye Nanqing stopped, his dark eyes fixed on her intently. "Give me a kiss and then I'll leave."

Seeing his determined look in his eyes, Ji Fuling knew he wouldn't give up until she kissed him, so she pursed her lips and said, "Then lower your head a little, otherwise I can't reach you."

The nearly 1.9-meter-tall man bent down slightly, lowering his head in order to receive a kiss from her.

As the distance closed, Ji Fuling's heart began to race again.

She took a deep breath, stood on tiptoe, put her hands on the man's shoulders, and gently kissed him on the lips.

The moment their lips met, Ye Nanqing instinctively pulled her close, wanting to take the lead and deepen the kiss.

Ji Fuling immediately realized what he was trying to do and quickly turned her head away. "No, we agreed on just one time. Don't go back on your word every time..."

Ye Nanqing's eyes were incredibly deep, and his warm hand covered her lower back through her thin clothing. "So stingy? Can't you even touch me a little more?"

Ji Fuling blushed and shook her head, then lowered her head to pull his hand away.

Ye Nanqing had no choice but to let go of her. "Alright, I'm going back now. You should get some rest. I'll pick up the three children tomorrow afternoon, and we'll have dinner together then."

"Um."

Ji Fuling nodded and watched him get into the car and leave.

She didn't turn around and go back into the house until the Maybach disappeared from sight.

During dinner just now, Ye Nanqing said he wanted to get along well with Zihan and Zimo so that the two little ones would change their opinion of him and feel at ease leaving their mother with him.

So picking up his three kids from school was the first step in his strategy...

...

the next day.

It was evening.

The black Maybach stopped right on time at the kindergarten entrance.

Chen Heng saw people coming and going outside the car, crowded with parents picking up their children, and felt that it would be better for Night to stay in the car.

Although Mr. Ye was dressed very casually today, in a dark gray outfit, his outstanding looks and extraordinary temperament were still too eye-catching.

He was afraid that if he went down to the nightclub, it would cause a commotion and attract onlookers.

So he glanced at the rearview mirror and offered his permission, "Mr. Ye, how about I get out and wait for Miss Sweetie and the two young masters?"

"No need."

He uttered two words indifferently and then opened the car door and got out.

Just as Chen Heng had predicted, he attracted everyone's attention as soon as he got out of the car.

The parents who came to pick up their children all turned to look at him.

Especially the young female parents, their eyes were glued to him as if they were glued on with superglue, unable to look away.

However, because of his cold expression and unapproachable aura, no one dared to approach him.

Ye Nanqing completely ignored the stares from others, strode into the kindergarten, and headed towards the little girl's classroom.

Little Ji Tiantian is carrying a Peppa Pig backpack, has two little braids, and is wearing a beautiful princess dress. She is soft, cute, and adorable, a true little beauty in the making.

As soon as she reached the classroom door, she saw Ye Nanqing coming towards her, and her face lit up with surprise.

Just as the word "handsome uncle" was about to slip out, little Lili next to her spoke up first, "Sweetie, your daddy's here to pick you up!"

The other children had never seen Ji Tiantian's dad before, so they were very curious and gathered around to watch.

When the students saw Ye Nanqing, they all exclaimed with envy.

"Wow! Sweetie, your daddy is so handsome! Even more handsome than a big star!"

"I wish my daddy was that handsome too."

"Why isn't my daddy handsome at all? Waaah..."

"Sweetie, can I be your older sister? I miss being your daddy's daughter too!"

"I want one too! I can be Sweetie's little sister!"

"Me too! Me too!"

"..."

Hearing her classmates' envious words, Ji Tiantian was filled with pride and happily ran towards Ye Nanqing with her short legs, "Daddy!!"

When Ye Nanqing heard that soft, sweet "Daddy," something in his heart seemed to be touched.

He bent down and picked up the little girl, his cold and handsome face softening slightly. "Come with Daddy to pick up your two older brothers."

"Yay!"

Ji Tiantian wrapped her chubby little hands around Ye Nanqing's neck, kissed him on the cheek, and whispered in his ear, "Handsome Uncle, you came to pick up Tiantian, Tiantian is so happy."

Ye Nanqing's thin lips curved slightly. "Uncle promises you, I'll come often from now on."

As he spoke, he picked up the little girl and walked towards the classroom of the two little cuties.