After finishing his meal, Zheng Tianming went downstairs because he was worried about Xu Lu being home alone.

Xu Lu had already ordered the barbecue, his mouth was covered in oil from eating. The book was placed aside, and he kept forgetting the next sentence after memorizing the previous one. If he could be reminded of the first word, that would be fine.

After the door opened, he poked his little body out and said, "Uncle Zheng, why did you come down so quickly?" He hadn't expected him to come back so soon.

Zheng Tianming tossed his coat onto the hanger and loosened his tie: "You're eating already?" Not long ago he was grumbling about "Mom not letting me eat," but he's already forgotten.

"You let me eat it." Xu Lu said, blinking his beautiful big eyes. Anyway, since his mother smelled it, he said that Uncle Zheng let him eat it.

Zheng Tianming opened the refrigerator and took out a can of beer: "You little rascal, you'd better watch your step, or you might grow taller next year."

Xu Lu ate a grilled chicken heart. He was the shortest in the class; even the girls were taller than him. It would be a lie to say he wasn't sad...

Zheng Tianming pulled out a chair and patted Xu Lu's head: "Wait until Sunday, I'll take you to the basketball court." More exercise and more sunshine are always good.

"Give me a little sister, and I'll forgive your rude behavior just now." Xu Lu said, picking up the juice next to her and taking two sips.

Just imagine, how wonderful it would be if his soft and sweet little sister grew up and played with him.

Zheng Tianming took a sip of beer, selectively ignoring the fact that if he could have a child, he would definitely agree.

After finishing his barbecue, Xu Lu wiped his mouth and said, "Goodnight, Uncle Zheng. I'm going to bed now." He had to get up early for school tomorrow, and he hated school!

Zheng Tianming held out his hand: "Give me your phone, so you don't go back to your bedroom and play on it instead of sleeping."

"I don't use my phone." Xu Lu took out her phone and handed it to Zheng Tianming, puzzled. He was only allowed to use his phone for one hour a day, and he had used it up when ordering takeout.

Zheng Tianming smiled and waved his hand, glancing at the time: "Go wash up and get ready for bed."

Xu Lu walked towards the bedroom in his slippers. He felt something was off, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

downstairs

Xu Mengyu sat on the sofa at an angle: "Dad, don't you get tired of watching these news reports every day?"

She kept yawning as she read, "It's either about reforming this factory or promoting economic development."

Li Mirui hugged Xu Sichen's waist: "Are you out of your mind? Isn't the reform just about factories that supply bedding to hotels?"

Xu Sichen lowered his head and took the earphones off Li Mirui's ears: "Spend quality time with me."

"No, I find it too cloying." Li Milui put her headphones back on after saying that. She was listening to an audiobook, and it was at a crucial moment.

Xu Mengyu: "..."

Xu Sichen gently rubbed Li Mirui's earlobe: "It's getting late, let's get some rest?"

Li Mirui lay flat on the sofa. Was he going back to the bedroom at this time because he wanted to rest early? But with her daughter there, she couldn't say anything nonsense.

She's not young anymore, and she can't keep up with his energy.

Xu Mengyu stood up with a smile. She had benefited from her parents' good relationship. "Dad, Mom, goodnight. I'm going back to sleep now."

Xu Sichen turned off the TV, lowered his head and kissed Li Mirui on the lips: "I didn't eat enough tonight."

Li Milui: "..." Aren't you ashamed?

Xu Mengyu hummed a song as she took a shower. Her parents were so loving that she naturally felt that her partner should unconditionally pamper her, and that he should understand even if she didn't say anything.

Especially since that person was Zheng Tianming, whom he had grown up with since childhood.

Zheng Tianming glanced at the time and, seeing it was almost time, used Xu Lu's phone to send a message to Xu Mengyu: "Mom, I ate something bad tonight, my stomach's a little upset. Uncle Zheng is already asleep and isn't taking care of me."

After receiving the text message, Xu Mengyu tiptoed out of the house in her pajamas, her long hair still dripping wet, but she didn't bother to wipe it off.

How could someone eat something bad out of the blue? Could it be that Zheng Tianming fed them something wrong again?

After getting downstairs, Xu Mengyu called Zheng Tianming and asked him to open the door. All he did was sleep; he couldn't even take care of his son.

Before Xu Mengyu could even react, the door opened and she was pulled inside.

The living room lights were off, with only the moonlight casting a dim glow. Zheng Tianming pinned Xu Mengyu against the wall, his large hand gripping her wrist.

“If you trusted me even a little, you wouldn’t have fallen for this.” Zheng Tianming’s voice was a little hoarse. He had just finished showering and was only wearing a towel.

Xu Mengyu tried to lift her leg but was stopped. She glared at Zheng Tianming and said angrily, "You actually lied to me with the deer."

“I’m his father. If he were really not feeling well, would he wait until he texted you to ask you to come over?” Zheng Tianming said before kissing Xu Mengyu’s lips.

Xu Mengyu struggled, but it was no use.

"Sleep with me, or do you want to do something else?" Zheng Tianming said, letting go of her hand and hugging her waist. How come she hasn't gained weight after feeding her for so long?

Xu Mengyu gritted her teeth: "Are you sure?"

“If you don’t want to stay here, I can go back with you.” Zheng Tianming said, then touched her waist with his large hand. She had just taken a shower and exuded an alluring fragrance.

Xu Mengyu squinted. If he wouldn't take the main road, then he shouldn't blame her for being impolite.

Zheng Tianming carried the fragrant little beauty back to the bedroom. She didn't refuse, but who knows what mischief she was up to? He was already mentally prepared.

Even if it's painful, I have to hold her and sleep with her.

After getting into bed, Xu Mengyu reached out her hand. His muscle lines were so smooth, especially from his collarbone down. He didn't even need to exert any force; the feel of his hand was amazing.

Zheng Tianming grabbed Xu Mengyu's wrist and asked, "Why are you rubbing it? Let's go somewhere else?"

"No." Xu Mengyu said, then pinched the little bean.

I heard heavy breathing beside me; he brought it on himself.

Zheng Tianming kissed Xu Mengyu's forehead, his voice hoarse, and said, "I'm not feeling well, but you're happy?"

"Is it that obvious?" Xu Mengyu looked up at Zheng Tianming, she thought she had hidden it very well.

Zheng Tianming's large hand landed on her waist, pulling her into his arms. She could clearly feel his breath, his warmth, and the changes in his demeanor.

“Hey, girl.” Zheng Tianming said, then took Xu Mengyu’s hand. She had just finished showering and her hands were a little cold, so the thermos was just right to warm them up.

Xu Mengyu said disdainfully, "You offered yourself up on your own initiative."

It's as if Zheng Tianming would suffer a huge loss.

Zheng Tianming hummed in agreement.

Xu Mengyu licked her lips and gently poked a soft spot with her fingertip.

Zheng Tianming didn't react much; clearly, the thermos was quite accustomed to this action.

"I can't play anymore, I'm sleepy." Xu Mengyu yawned after saying that. That's weirdo, he's really going all out.

Zheng Tianming was caught in a dilemma, but the other person had already turned away and had no intention of acknowledging him.

Humans are just like that; when someone is sleeping peacefully, they can't stand it.

Xu Mengyu was wrapped in the blanket. She didn't have any special reaction. Her mind was still thinking about what her father meant by suddenly asking about Chen Han and then telling her to look it up herself.

Could it be that some accident happened that she was unaware of?

"Take it away, don't put it on my lap, I'm disgusted by it," Xu Mengyu complained softly.

Zheng Tianming sucked on Xu Mengyu's earlobe: "Use me?"

Xu Mengyu ignored his attempt to portray himself as worthless.

Zheng Tianming couldn't sleep, and the bed was hot; both of them were soon covered in sweat: "..."

"If you keep doing this, I'm going to sleep on the floor in my parents' room." Xu Mengyu said, then forcefully pushed Zheng Tianming away. He was using her leg like a saw, rubbing against her.

"Are you sure?" Zheng Tianming said, pulling Xu Mengyu onto him. "You don't miss me at all?"

Xu Mengyu rested her chin on Zheng Tianming's chest: "The water dispenser is out of water, try it if you don't believe me."

She just doesn't want to, so what!

They're being indifferent!

To Xu Mengyu's surprise, Zheng Tianming actually went to check if the water dispenser had one.

He has calluses on his hands...

"Isn't that it?" Zheng Tianming said, his Adam's apple bobbing up and down. "I'm thirsty, and the water dispenser is on now."

Xu Mengyu hadn't even reacted yet when she said, "Get out..." What kind of thing was that?

Zheng Tianming didn't hesitate at all; when you're thirsty, you have to get up and drink water.

"Bastard!" Xu Mengyu said, her hand pressed against the ground. How could someone be like this, doing whatever they want without a second thought!

Zheng Tianming looked up and glanced at it.

Finally, Xu Mengyu complained of a stomachache, and Zheng Tianming, unsure of what to do, ultimately chose to give up.

He rubbed her stomach until she fell asleep before getting up. He was just one step away from the end, and even though he knew she was most likely lying, he still couldn't bear to.

Xu Mengyu was fast asleep with her face buried in the blankets. It was quite a while before Zheng Tianming returned to the bedroom.

Early in the morning, Xu Sichen personally cooked, frying eggs while smoking, with warm milk and freshly fried dough sticks beside him.

You wouldn't guess at all that he's about to discuss a multi-billion dollar project.

When Xu Mengyu woke up, she was stunned for a moment; she didn't even know when she had been brought back...

Zheng Tianming barely slept all night. Just as dawn was breaking, he finally fell asleep, but the discomfort made him wake up again.

As Xu Lu ate her meat bun, her mind was filled with reciting her lesson: "Uncle Zheng, can you accept an illiterate person as your child?"

At that moment, he felt that whether he could read or not was no longer important.

"Ask your mom, I can help you." Zheng Tianming was driving when he stopped at a coffee shop and bought a cup of coffee.

Xu Lu rested his chin on the car door. If he dared to ask, and his mother hesitated for even a second before slapping him, it would be considered that she was slow to react.

After getting off the bus, Xu Lu looked like a wilted eggplant, completely listless. He had excellent grades abroad, and his tutors had all praised him.

As a result, when he was studying in China, he couldn't finish memorizing the text in one night. What should he do if the teacher called on him later?

Zheng Tianming rolled down the car window: "Son, as long as you don't make eye contact with the teacher, she won't call on you."

This is based on experience.

Xu Lu waved his hand without turning his head. He had just turned around, and the teacher was definitely going to test his true abilities: "..."

Zheng Tianming took a sip of coffee and started the car.

On his way back, he received a message from Xu Mengyu, who was getting ready to go shopping with her parents.

It means that Xu Sichen took his wife and children shopping and took the opportunity to discuss the hotel business.

Xu Sichen was wondering what Zheng Tianming had been doing so early in the morning. Wasn't he Xu Mengyu's bodyguard?

Li Miru leaned on Xu Sichen's shoulder. All she wanted to do right now was sleep, not buy anything: "I shouldn't have trusted you."

Xu Sichen put his arm around Li Mirui's shoulder, and because he liked her so much, he couldn't help but kiss her.

"Dad, Mom, if it really doesn't work out, please have another baby for me, like a younger brother or sister."

Xu Mengyu had barely finished speaking when she was hit on the back of the head.

"What nonsense are you spouting?" Li Mirui glared at Xu Mengyu.

Xu Sichen looked at Xu Mengyu and said, "You don't even have a boyfriend, yet you made your mother have a second child. You're so filial. I can't bear to see you like that." After saying that, he kissed her twice more.

Xu Mengyu made a helpless expression: "Dad, no one's arguing with you, there's no need..."

Xu Sichen is petty; he can't even be good to his own daughter. When Xu Mengyu was little, Li Mirui adored her and loved kissing her little feet, but then...

Let's not talk about it.

Later, whenever Li Milui kissed Xu Mengyu, she had to kiss her father back, otherwise she would really sulk.

But Xu Sichen usually dotes on his daughter, giving her whatever she wants. Even when she draws on the sports car, he praises her for her artistic talent.

"When do you plan to marry Zheng Tianming?" Xu Sichen asked in a deep voice.

Li Miru was startled. Had they discovered something?

Xu Mengyu's back was covered in sweat: "What marriage? It's not even close to happening yet." After saying that, she yawned and leaned against Li Mirui.

No, I'm afraid my eyes will give me away.

Xu Sichen chose to remain silent.

Li Mirui was unsure, but thinking about it, if he had really discovered something, he would have been anxious long ago and wouldn't have waited until now.

Xu Mengyu pretended to be asleep, but kept poking Li Mirui's waist with her finger, signaling her to think of a solution.

"Just don't cry secretly when Mengyu gets married," Li Milui said, trying to sound casual.

Xu Sichen smiled and said, "Do you think I'm like Lao Zheng and Lao Bai, secretly wiping away tears when my daughter gets married? Impossible."

“...”

Things that are made with great conviction usually end up being proven wrong.

Xu Mengyu breathed a long sigh of relief. It seemed that her father didn't know about Xu Lu's matter and was just trying to find out what was going on. It was terrifying.

Once they arrived at the shopping street, Xu Sichen's only responsibility was to follow behind and pay the bills.

"Dad, do you think this dress is pretty?" Xu Mengyu hadn't gone shopping in a long time. Usually, her clothes were custom-made and delivered to her home, but since her parents were in the mood to accompany her, she wasn't going to miss such a good opportunity.

Xu Sichen's gaze remained fixed on Li Milui: "Hmm, beautiful..."

Xu Mengyu was holding a pair of pants. Faced with Xu Sichen's perfunctory attitude, she and the shop assistant couldn't stop laughing.

When Zheng Tianming arrived, Xu Sichen was just paying the bill.

"You've come at the perfect time. Here's your chance to shine." Xu Sichen said, taking a step back.

Zheng Tianming took out his bank card. He didn't know what Xu Mengyu had bought, but a few items cost over 700,000 yuan. However, he didn't even frown.

Because he knew it was a cheap price.

Li Mirui sighed, "I'm getting old, I can't wear bright colors anymore." She actually quite liked that dress she had just worn.

"Is this it?" Xu Sichen pointed to the handbag he was carrying, inside which was the dress that Li Milui had tried on.

Li Milui: "..." When was it wrapped up? How come she didn't know? "Why did you buy it? At my age, liking something and what suits you are two different things."

“My wife looks good in anything. If she doesn’t look good in anything, then there’s something wrong with the design of the clothes.” Xu Sichen said, then put the card away.

Zheng Tianming: "..."

So that's how you say it. No wonder Xu Mengyu complained that he was bad at talking.

The four of them were about to leave when Xu Mengyu's phone rang. It was an unfamiliar number, but it was a work number, so she answered it.

Teacher: [You're Xu Lu's mother, right? Xu Lu has a bit of an upset stomach.]

Xu Mengyu: [Oh, okay, just leave the documents there, I'll have someone pick them up later.]

Xu Sichen looked at Xu Mengyu...