While strolling in the park, little Yueyue suddenly stopped, looked at Zhou Ziwen with sparkling eyes and said, "Dad, today the kindergarten teacher taught us how to draw. I drew a family portrait. It includes you, Mom, Auntie Zhaodi, me, my brother and sister, and you!"

Xiao Xuanxuan also chimed in, "I drew too. I drew our big yard and those cute little animals!"

Zhou Ziwen felt warm at heart as he listened to the children's words. He smiled and praised them, "Yueyue and Xuanxuan are both amazing. Daddy really wants to see your paintings soon."

Chen Qiaoyi gently took Zhou Ziwen's arm and said with a smile, "Let them show it to you when we get back. The kids are really fascinated by painting lately."

The family walked slowly along the path by the lake. The breeze blew gently, bringing bursts of floral fragrance.

Shen Zhaodi took a deep breath and said with emotion: "I haven't taken such a relaxing walk in a long time. It feels so good."

Chen Shiying also nodded in agreement: "Yes, everyone has been too busy recently. It's really happy to get together like this occasionally."

Zhou Ziwen smiled slightly and said with emotion, "Yes, the most important things in life are family and these ordinary happy moments. No matter how busy we are, we can't miss the growth of our children. We must make more time to spend with them in the future."

He gently squeezed Xiao Yueyue and Xiao Xuanxuan's hands and continued, "Dad will try to come home earlier in the future. We can go to the zoo, the Science and Technology Museum, or have a picnic in the countryside together, okay?"

When Xiao Yueyue and Xiao Xuanxuan heard this, their eyes lit up and they cheered in unison: "Great, great!"

Yueyue added: "I also want to go to the beach to see the waves. The teacher said the sea is so beautiful!"

Zhou Ziwen nodded and looked at Chen Qiaoyi, his eyes full of tenderness: "Qiaoyi, what do you think? We will try our best to arrange wherever the children want to go."

Chen Qiaoyi smiled and responded: "Of course, if the children are happy, we will be happy too."

She paused and added, "Actually, I've recently seen recommendations for some parent-child activities on TV, like pottery classes and parent-child baking. They're all very interesting."

Shen Zhaodi jokingly said, "You guys are really trying to train these kids to be little artists! But I'm also looking forward to it. Maybe I can learn something from them."

Chen Shiying also agreed with a smile: "Yes, I also want to try baking. Last time I saw the pancakes that Xuanxuan drew, I was so greedy that I couldn't stop drooling."

Zhou Ziwen laughed heartily and jokingly said, "That won't work. I still have to be the one to cook our family's delicious food. But baking does sound great. It can help the children develop their hands-on skills."

The family walked and talked, and before they knew it, they had reached the other side of the park.

On the lake, a few ducks were swimming leisurely, quacking from time to time.

Xiao Xuanxuan pointed at the ducks and said excitedly, "Dad, look, those ducks seem to be swimming in a competition!"

Zhou Ziwen looked in the direction his finger pointed and said with a smile, "Yeah, it seems like they're competing to see who can swim faster. Xuanxuan, who do you think will win?"

Xiao Xuanxuan tilted his head and thought for a moment, then said seriously, "I think the yellow duck will win because it looks so powerful!"

Little Yueyue also came over and pointed at the other duck and said, "I think the white duck will win because it looks smart!"

Zhou Ziwen and Chen Qiaoyi smiled at each other, without judging who was right or wrong. They just quietly accompanied the children to observe the ducks' "competition".

At this moment, time seems to stand still, all worries and busyness are left behind, leaving only the family's laughter and full happiness.

Shen Zhaodi looked at the scene in front of her and said with emotion: "Ziwen, you are such a good father. The children are so lucky to have a father like you."

Zhou Ziwen smiled slightly and said modestly, "This is all thanks to Qiaoyi and Shiying. They are the best role models for the children. I'm just working hard with them."

Chen Qiaoyi patted his arm gently and scolded him, "You only know how to say nice things. The children are so sensible because of your usual care."

Zhou Ziwen didn't say anything more, just held Chen Qiaoyi's hand, smiled and said nothing.

He knows that his family's support and understanding are his greatest motivation, and he will repay them with more love and companionship.

Before I knew it, it was already afternoon.

Seeing that it was getting late, Zhou Ziwen prepared to go home.

Zhou Ziwen said to the children gently, "My dears, it's getting late. We should go home, or we'll be sleepy at night."

Although Xiao Yueyue and Xiao Xuanxuan were a little reluctant, they still nodded obediently.

Little Yueyue held Zhou Ziwen's hand tightly, looked up and said, "Dad, when can we come to the park next time?"

Xiao Xuanxuan also agreed: "Yes, yes, I want to see the little duck swimming again!"

Zhou Ziwen smiled and patted their heads, saying, "As long as you behave, we can come back soon. And Daddy promises you that next time we come to the park, we can bring some bread to feed the ducklings."

When the children heard this, their eyes sparkled with anticipation and they cheered excitedly.

Chen Qiaoyi looked at the happy children, gently took Zhou Ziwen's arm, and said softly: "The children are having a great time today. Look at them, the smiles on their faces never stop."

Zhou Ziwen nodded and looked at Chen Qiaoyi with love in his eyes. "Yes, seeing them so happy makes me feel that everything is worth it. We should take them out for walks more often in the future and let them experience nature more."

Chen Shiying and Shen Zhaodi followed behind, chatting and laughing about the interesting things the children had just said. Shen Zhaodi said with a smile: "Xuanxuan's little head always has so many novel ideas. When he said that the yellow duck would win, his serious look was so cute."

Chen Shiying also nodded and smiled, "Yueyue is not inferior either. She even said that white ducks are smart. How interesting."

As they walked, little Yueyue suddenly yawned, her little face full of sleepiness.

Seeing this, Zhou Ziwen quickly squatted down and said to Yueyue, "Yueyue, are you sleepy? Come, let daddy carry you."

Little Yueyue obediently lay on Zhou Ziwen's back, hugging his neck tightly with her hands.

Xiao Xuanxuan looked at his sister. Although he was a little tired, he still said stubbornly, "Dad, you don't need to carry me. I am a man and I can walk by myself!"

Zhou Ziwen smiled and patted his head: "Xuanxuan is really amazing, then let's walk slowly, and tell dad if you get tired."

Chen Qiaoyi watched this scene with a warm heart. She said to Chen Shiying and Shen Zhaodi, "Ziwen is so considerate to the children. I feel so at ease with him around."

Chen Shiying and Shen Zhaodi both smiled and nodded in agreement. (End of this chapter)