"Xiaohua, I've come to discuss something with you about the child."
It would have been better if Commander He hadn't spoken, because his words immediately made Xiao Hua panic. If Commander He wanted to interfere in the child's affairs, then she would definitely lose the custody battle. After all, how could an arm twist a thigh? In the end, the child was still of the He family bloodline, and how could Commander He possibly let her take care of him forever?
"What does the He family want? Are you going to take my child?"
Xiao Hua immediately became like a hedgehog, on high alert the whole time.
When Commander He heard Xiao Hua's thoughts, he quickly explained, "No, no, no, Xiao Hua, you misunderstood me. I didn't come here to help He Yan fight you for the child. I know you were pregnant and gave birth to this child all by yourself and raised her to this age. You deserve all the credit and hard work."
"Our He family isn't heartless; how could we possibly snatch a child? Although that bastard He Yan had such thoughts, don't worry, I've already taught him a lesson. He won't dare to have such thoughts again. As long as you're willing to take care of the child, he can stay with you forever."
When Xiaohua heard what Commander He said, she immediately felt less panicked, but she still didn't dare to believe him completely.
“I’m thinking of what’s best for the child. You and He Yan should both take a step back and not make things so tense. Even if you can’t be husband and wife, you can still be ordinary friends and have normal contact. If the child wants to see her father, then let her see him. But don’t worry, you will always have custody, and the child will continue to live with you.”
Xiao Hua felt that Commander He must have misunderstood, thinking that he didn't want the child to see He Yan.
“Commander He, you should persuade your son He Yan, not me. I think the same way you do. As long as the child is willing to see him, he can visit the child anytime, anywhere, without any limit on the number of times.”
I'm also thinking about my child's healthy development, but now He Yan can't stand me starting new relationships with other men. He's forcing me to either break up with my boyfriend or he takes my child; he hasn't given me a third option.
Commander He assured Xiaohua, "Xiaohua, I'm relieved to hear you say that. You don't need to worry about He Yan; he wouldn't dare. As long as I, his father, am alive, that kid won't dare disobey my orders."
"You've worked hard taking care of the child. From now on, whether it's for life or work, just let me know if you need anything. As her grandfather, I'll do everything I can to help you and your daughter. Don't be shy; we're family after all, right?"
Little Flower nodded.
The unspoken message is: it's one thing for you and the child to be family, but I'm not family with you.
Before the custody battle between Xiaohua and He Yan even began, Commander He had already made the decision on who would get custody.
Because Xiaohua couldn't find a suitable nanny in time, Kang'an was left without anyone to take care of him.
Her business is growing rapidly, and Xiaohua admits that she is not a superman and cannot handle too many things at the same time.
When faced with a difficult decision, she had no choice but to take a break from her studies.
Fortunately, the school leaders were quite understanding and agreed to her request to take a year off.
When Zhou Musheng asked her out on the phone, she hesitated and asked, "Can we bring the child on our date?"
Zhou Musheng on the other end of the phone was stunned. He hadn't expected Xiaohua to ask such a question. He was silent for a moment, then gently replied, "Of course, I can learn from you how to take care of a little girl. I believe I can do it."
Xiao Hua suggested on the phone, "Why don't you bring Zhou Xun along too? That way, the two kids can have a playmate."
Zhou Musheng was inwardly opposed to her suggestion.
Bring Kang An along, since Kang An is still young and won't spoil the romance and warmth of the date.
Zhou Xun was almost thirteen years old and already 1.7 meters tall. Zhou Musheng felt that it was very strange for him to take a 1.7-meter-tall young man out on a date.
I originally wanted to refuse Xiaohua's suggestion, but Xiaohua said on the phone...
"Kang An also wants to meet Brother Zhou Xun. Why don't you bring Zhou Xun along? It would be nice if the four of us could have a meal together and then go out for some fun. But if you only bring Director Kang An along..."
Zhou Xun must have felt a little sad, thinking that his father only took his aunt and her child out and not him. Although Zhou Xun is already 13 years old, he's still a child at heart, and we parents can't neglect him.
Since Xiao Hua had said so, Zhou Musheng had no choice but to bring his son out.
When Zhou Xun found out, she was not happy about it; instead, she found it very strange.
"Why did you bring me along on your date with Teacher Ye? Am I supposed to be a third wheel? I really don't know what you were thinking?"
He thought to himself that he would rather stay home and play games than waste that time.
"Do you think I wanted to bring you along to be a third wheel? It was all because Teacher Ye asked me to. Since no one can take care of Teacher Ye's child, Teacher Ye has to take care of the child too. The reason I only take care of that little girl and not you is because I'm afraid you'll feel sad."
Zhou Musheng thought to himself, "If you don't want to go, I don't want to take you either."
"Isn't it normal for you to date and be in a relationship? You can't stay single forever, so why would I be sad? I'd be sad if you took me along and made me a third wheel!"
Mr. Zhou is utterly speechless!
I really don't know what this middle-aged man is thinking about all day long.
"Teacher Ye has already made the request, so you can go with your dad. There's also that little girl; you can play with her then."
Does Zhou Xun know how old Teacher Ye's little sister is?
"Oh, I see. You want me to come over and babysit your kids, right? So you can go on your dates while I take care of the kids."
Zhou Musheng nodded honestly: "No one knows a father better than his son. Go ahead and help your father with this."
Zhou Xun nodded helplessly: "Alright then, for the sake of your happiness in your later years, I'll sacrifice my own interests for everyone's sake."
Zhou Musheng patted his son's head: "He truly is a good son of his father."
Thus, Zhou Musheng's meticulously planned romantic date eventually turned into a trip for four.
Zhou Musheng had also prepared a fireworks show. He planned to hug Xiaohua and kiss her passionately under the fireworks when they exploded, but in the end, the four of them sat in a row, looking up at the fireworks.
There was no romance, but it was quite cozy.
When Kang An first met Zhou Xun, who was almost ten years older than her, she liked him very much. She thought this older brother was really handsome, just like his father.
She just likes pretty things.
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