With the end of the year approaching, the two kids don't need to go to kindergarten anymore, and they're making a ruckus at home every day.

It was just getting light outside, with a golden tinge of pale yellow in the sky.

Liang Zhirou got up early in the morning, stood in front of the full-length mirror combing her long hair, and gently told the two children to get dressed.

She originally didn't plan to open the shop during the children's winter and summer vacations, because even if Chen Lu had time to take care of the children, she couldn't bear to let Chen Lu be so tired.

Besides, no matter what, Chen Lu and her two children are definitely more important than the coffee shop or anything else she wants to do.

Fortunately, Chen Yunqi and Chen Muxue weren't too troublesome and had a good time in the store, so she wasn't too worried.

Master Chen, who had been entrapped by law enforcement for who knows how many times, lay sprawled on the sofa, his arms dangling down, like a corpse.

"If you're sleepy, just stay home and sleep. Why do I have to wake you up?" The girl sat down next to him and gently stroked his cheek.

"Because I love you."

Chen Lu was groaning and talking.

He was half-asleep, unsure whether he had said what he wanted to say or not, but he vaguely felt Liang Zhirou kiss him.

Just as Chen Lu was about to drift off to sleep again, Chen Yunqi sneaked over and poked his shoulder.

"What's wrong?" He forced his eyes open and looked at the foolish child.

The little guy looked very excited; I wonder what kind of mischief he's up to now.

"Dad, look at this!"

Chen Yunqi's small hand opened like a flower, and a large black spider was crawling on it.

It seems to still be moving.

Holy crap!

Chen Lu, who was dozing off just a second ago, jumped up from the sofa and shouted, "Wife! Duo Duo! Come here quickly!"

Chen Yunqi was startled by his father's reaction. The spider fell to the ground the next second and was caught by Duoduo, who came to protect him. Duoduo pounced on it and grabbed it in her mouth, shaking it left and right a couple of times.

It's no wonder they're felines; they pounce on their prey like a hungry tiger.

Over the years, Chen Lu has always entrusted Duo Duo or Liang Zhirou to deal with all kinds of insects. Although this is the first time he has encountered such a large insect, Duo Duo is already very experienced.

Duoduo chewed it with her mouth, squinting her eyes and looking very proud.

Haven't we already said that it's the head of the household?

Just as it was feeling smug, its gaze suddenly became somewhat vacant.

The texture doesn't seem quite right...

After spitting out the large spider from its mouth, it pawed at it with its claws and discovered that it was made of rubber.

"It's fake," Chen Yunqi explained blankly. "I wanted to use it to scare my mom..."

He only came over to discuss the battle plan with his father, but he ended up getting injured by accident.

"Your mother is very timid, you know?"

Chen Lu had already sat up straight on the sofa, resuming his demeanor as the head of the household.

It was as if he wasn't the one who had been so startled he jumped up like a carp.

What if you scare your mother?

"I, I was wrong..." Chen Yunqi really wanted to ask if it was his father who was frightened, but he still apologized while fiddling with his fingers, his attitude extremely sincere.

Just as Liang Zhirou was about to call the father and son for dinner, she chuckled twice, squatted down, and poked the toy.

She won't be scared.

She may be timid, but she has never been afraid of any kind of insects.

Chen Lu wasn't afraid of anything except this.

"Where did you get this?" the girl asked softly.

"It was given to me by another child..."

Chen Lu looked at Chen Yunqi with a mixture of anger and amusement, thinking to himself that he would find a reason to beat him up sooner or later.

Unfortunately, neither he nor Liang Zhirou could bear to part with it, so this job still had to be done by Wang Xiaoxia, who was more professional.

As he was muttering to himself, Liang Zhirou suddenly stroked his hair twice.

"Okay, okay, don't be afraid~"

Chen Lu gently pushed Liang Zhirou's hand away and gave her a stern look.

This silly guy is trying to coax a child; he's probably taking advantage of him.

“I remember… the first time you accompanied me to see my father.” The girl slowly lowered her eyes and said gently, “You were so frightened by the bug in my hand that you jumped up.”

"Forget about it, thank you."

Chen Lu was even more frustrated; it was something that had happened so many years ago, and they were still bringing it up.

Why have I never met my maternal grandfather?

Chen Muxue, who had remained silent the entire time, tilted her head and suddenly asked a question.

Liang Zhirou's clear and beautiful eyes remained calm and gentle, showing no sadness or joy. "Grandpa is watching over us from heaven. Go eat quickly."

Chen Lu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Neither of the kids is stupid; they'll ask that question sooner or later.

He just didn't expect that this simpleton would be so calm now, not even needing him to comfort him.

He curled the corners of his lips, said nothing, and silently carried Chen Muxue to the dining table to sit down.

"Has Dad forgiven me?" Chen Yunqi looked up at his mother with his little face.

Liang Zhirou suddenly smiled slightly, "You're in trouble, your dad holds a grudge."

How vengeful are they?

"Hmm..." The girl pondered for a moment, "If you get beaten up for no reason a few years later, it's very likely because of this. But I don't think he'll hit you, after all, your dad has a lot of ways of getting revenge."

Liang Zhirou had originally planned to tell the story of how Lin Miaomiao was so frightened by Chen Lu that she couldn't stand up, but then she decided against it.

It is important to maintain the image of the child's godmother.

Chen Yunqi suddenly tensed up, "Then, what should we do..."

"Go and beg your father for forgiveness."

Liang Zhirou smiled and pointed out a clear path for her son.

Although she really didn't want to admit it... she was very good at begging for mercy.

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"Dad, please forgive me..." Chen Yunqi gently shook Chen Lu's arm. "I, I really know I was wrong."

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