Chapter 18

Jiang Chen's smile passed in front of Shu Jinye like the warm spring sunshine.

Shu Jinye's heart was pounding, and he didn't know why he suddenly had such a big reaction to the strange man.

Jiang Chen sat upright on the chair, subconsciously avoiding Shu Jinye's fiery gaze.

After the host introduced me, I learned that the man opposite was the young master of the Shu Group.

Out of politeness, he suppressed the bad memories in his heart and nodded to Shu Jinye.

When Shu Jinye secretly looked at Jiang Chen just now, he was not so nervous.

When Jiang Chen faced him at this moment, his heart beat faster, and he could clearly feel his ears burning.

"This is Mr. Jiang, everyone, please don't be shy."

Shu Jinye guessed correctly, Jiang Chen was indeed the parent of the twins' classmates.

Mr. Lei didn't introduce Jiang Chen in detail. He planned to let his assistant check it out later.

Jiang Chen was not familiar with the conversations of the others at the table and could not join in the conversation.

Jiang Chen received strict education in table manners since childhood. He sits upright, eats without talking, chews slowly, and is calm and composed.

The delicious dishes on the table were tasteless to him and Xiao Zhuang.

He added a small bowl of rice for Xiao Zhuang and placed it on the children's high chair.

The little zombie took the small spoon and ate it bite by bite obediently.

【Well, I can’t cause trouble for Dad.】

Looking at Xiao Zhuang eating, Jiang Chen felt a little sad.

It was obvious that the little zombie couldn't taste the food, but he was so obedient and considerate of him even though he was so young. He endured the food silently even though it had no taste at all.

He had previously specifically tested whether the little zombie could taste the chocolate that all the interstellar children loved.

After eating it, Xiao Zhuang didn't know how to describe the taste, and even had no reaction after eating it.

Jiang Chen wiped Xiao Zhuang's mouth lovingly, "Baby, if you can't eat, tell daddy."

Xiao Zhuang shook his head while holding the small spoon, then lowered his head and continued to stuff the rice into his mouth.

The pups are all very well behaved when eating, and none of them are picky eaters.

Xiao Jiang's dining table was very clean. Jiang Chen took out a silk scarf and wiped the rice grains from Xiao Jiang's mouth.

Such a young child worked hard to eat a big bowl of tasteless food, and he ate it all up. It was really hard for him.

Jiang Chen himself could hardly eat the food.

During the meal, Shu Jinye kept secretly looking at Jiang Chen and Xiao Jiang until the end of the meal.

He had been trying to find an opportunity to talk to him, but Jiang Chen didn't say a word during the entire meal.

After dinner, the fathers returned to the living room, leaving Shu Jinye and President Lin alone.

Although he really wanted to create an opportunity for himself to chat with Jiang Chen, he was only here today to sign the project, and his purpose had been achieved. It would be very impolite to stay in someone else's house.

Then he said goodbye and left.

He sat in the car and watched the manor receding in the rearview mirror. He had gained a lot from coming here today.

He lowered his head and stared at the photo of Jiang Chen in the terminal, which he had just taken secretly at the dinner table.

"Help me check this person's background."

The special assistant who was driving in front suddenly became gossipy. Shu Jinye had never investigated anyone privately.

"Master, what are you doing?"

Shu Jinye said coldly: "Do what you should do."

"Yes!" The special assistant agreed readily, then turned around and told the story to Shu's mother.

The only son who had just reached adulthood was beginning to feel romantically aroused and was secretly investigating someone. This was a big deal for the Shu family.

Shu Jinye parked his car near the manor and did not drive away. He wanted to wait for Jiang Chen to come out and meet him by chance.

This was the first time he wanted to understand someone so much.

"Master, what about the afternoon meeting?"

"Change it to online." Shu Jinye leaned against the car window, looking into the distance. The terminal in his hand was still playing Jiang Chen's photo. No one knew what he was thinking.

In the manor.

The kids were tired after playing all morning. Now the five kids were sitting in a row on the sofa watching the holographic TV.

Xianxian wants to watch Mecha Warriors, while Linyin wants to watch an idol drama, and the two of them are arguing fiercely.

The morning had already caused a lot of chaos. Linyin's father came over and grabbed the remote control, "No one is watching."

Then turn the TV to a boring movie.

The twins were playing with the goose on the carpet.

Xiao Zhuang was dozing off on the sofa, hugging a pillow.

At this time, the servant pushed over a square machine.

The other three fathers took their seats.

"Mr. Jiang, can you play mahjong?"

Jiang Chen couldn't understand this strange square table. "Sorry, I've never played it before."

"It's okay. You'll learn it in no time. It's very simple."

The other three fathers have their own businesses managed by dedicated people, and when they have nothing to do, they spend their time on various entertainment activities.

"Come on, sit on it, it's not difficult."

Jiang Chen felt embarrassed to refuse their kind invitation.

After the rules of the game were introduced, Jiang Chen realized that the game was actually Majiang.

In the past, the nobles of Dongqi also liked to play Mahjong to kill time. He also knew a little bit about it. Even after becoming the king, he usually studied and read, and had hardly played the game.

Now that he is in the interstellar space, he no longer needs to take care of a huge harem and can fully enjoy his own life.

It's rare that I haven't had so much fun playing with others.

Soon the sound of mahjong tiles could be heard in the house.

The fathers were playing mahjong on the side, and the children were playing on the side after they had eaten and drunk their fill.

It is easy to feel sleepy after eating, and the sound of mahjong is a good lullaby.

The chirping cubs soon fell asleep.

The little zombie was sleeping soundly in the corner of the sofa.

The twins slept on the carpet, holding the goose at the head and tail.

Linyin and Xianxian were arguing one second, and the next second they lost consciousness and fell asleep.

The housekeeper thoughtfully covered the cubs with blankets.

Jiang Chen experienced the fun of playing cards for the first time. He sat down at the table and played until 12 o'clock in the evening.

The families of the other two fathers came to pick up their people one after another, and they didn't want to leave the table until their spouses sat next to them with gloomy faces.

The three people opposite were all sitting with their family members. Although they were resentful of their partners for taking the children out late at night and not coming home, their every move invisibly revealed their deep love.

Jiang Chen was bombarded with affectionate displays of affection from three couples, making the atmosphere a bit awkward for the now-alone Jiang Chen. He put away his chips and took the initiative to say, "How about we call it a day? We can meet again some other time."

"All right…"

Fearing he'd failed to entertain him well, Mr. Lei took the initiative to ask, "Is someone here to pick you up, Mr. Jiang? Do you want someone to take you back?"

After all, he had just negotiated a business deal with Jiang Chen at the poker table and won a lot of money.

"No need, the housekeeper will come to pick us up." Jiang Chen declined the offer.

The kids nearby were having fun.

In the house game, Xiao Zhuang plays the role of the family pet. Lin Yin, who plays the role of the father, hugs the pet and strokes it wildly. She is about to kiss Xiao Zhuang.

Before he could touch the little stiff and tender face, Rin was lifted up by her father by the back of the collar.

"I left and went home to say goodbye to the children."

"No, no, I haven't had enough fun yet."

"What time is it, and you're still playing?"

Linyin flew into the air and kept flapping her wings. "I want to play with the little zombie too..."

Xiao Zhuang was sitting on the ground holding his doll. He felt reluctant to let his friends go home.

This was the first time he had so much fun playing with his friends.

Jiang Chen was watching the children's interaction from the side. It was obvious that Xiao Zhuang was happier today than ever before.

Sure enough, letting children interact more with Xiaozhuang will make his personality more cheerful.

"Xiao Zhuang, it's time for us to go back."

Xiao Zhuang turned around and saw his father, then he raised one hand and waved at Lin Yin.

"Rin, bye~"

Xianxian was also playing tricks on the ground and didn't want to leave. He hadn't played enough, so in the end his father carried him directly into the car.

In the garage.

"Mr. Jiang, these are Master Xiaojiang's clothes. They have been washed."

"Thank you..." Jiang Chen took the bag handed over by the butler.

He turned to the little zombie and held out his hand, "Let's go home."

"Yeah!" Xiao Zhuang quickly ran over and hugged his father's legs.

Xiao Zhuang held his father's hand. He looked up and wanted his father to hug him, but he was too embarrassed to ask.

Jiang Chen understood Xiao Zhuang's thoughts, and he immediately held Xiao Zhuang in his arms.

"Master, please get in the car." The pink rabbit butler had been waiting in the garage for a long time.

Shu Jinye waited outside the manor until midnight before he saw Jiang Chen's car leave.

After waiting for a whole day, he finally saw someone come out. He found that the other guests had their husbands to pick them up, but Jiang Chen was the only one there alone with her child.

"Follow him."

"Okay, Master."

Shu Jinye looked at the information about Jiang Chen in his hand. He had found out everything about Jiang Chen in just one afternoon.

Jiang Chen and Xiao Zhuang seemed to appear out of thin air, and they had not had much interaction with other people in the past six months.

No matter how he investigated, he had no idea where Jiang Chen got so many precious cultural relics.

Moreover, Jiang Chen's relationship only involves him and Xiao Zhuang. There is no information about his other half on the marriage page of his household registration. Why would such a handsome single father come to the capital planet alone with his son?

The more I investigate, the more mysterious it becomes.

The last page of the information stated that Jiang Chen was Shu Jinye's partner in his latest project.

“It seems there are still many opportunities to fully understand.”

“…”

Jiang Chen was in the back seat holding Xiao Zhuang in his arms, staring blankly. Xiao Zhuang had been playing all day and was very tired.

This business was not without rewards. He had just made a deal with Lei's father at the poker table.

After the mansion is built, it will need security. It just so happens that Lei's father owns the largest security company in the entire federation. His security system was developed by Xianxian's father and has the highest level of safety factor.

Just this one trip solved the safety issue for him and Xiao Zhuang's future residence. It was well worth it for Xiao Zhuang to come to this class reunion.

Jiang Chen covered the sleeping little zombie in his arms with a small blanket. A smile appeared on his face. "It seems that Dad should work hard to make a career in the future..."

The car drove into the deep mountains and forests.

Shu Jinye followed Jiang Chen to the outside of the shrine and did not move forward. It turned out that Jiang Chen and the mysterious guest were the same person.

Then the mysterious long-haired man he saw deep in the villa yesterday was also Jiang Chen.

"Master, are we going back now?"

The corners of his mouth curled up. "I have to change my schedule tomorrow. I need to visit a client."

"OK."

Jiang Chen carried Xiao Zhuang back to the underground palace. Tomorrow was Sunday and Xiao Zhuang would not be going to school.

He planned to take Xiao Zhuang out for a walk tomorrow. After seeing how other parents took care of their children today, he realized that he shouldn't be so conservative.

Now that we have come to this era, we should adapt to the life here.

He wanted to take Xiao Zhuang out for walks more often and let him experience this world that was different from the past.

The little zombie slept obediently in his arms. He took out his terminal and began to search for where he could help his child quickly learn various knowledge.

After searching for a long time, he decided to take Xiao Zhuang to the History Museum tomorrow. Now he has a butler to lead the way wherever he goes, so he is not afraid of getting lost.

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In the Shu family manor.

After taking a shower, Shu Jinye lay on the big bed and stared at Jiang Chen's photo reluctantly before going to sleep.

He did not sleep well that night.