You think that's all?
No, when they got home, Yan Chen tried to leave, but Ye Ye stubbornly held on, saying, "Dad, isn't this our home, the home of the three of us? Why do you always leave as soon as you come downstairs?"
Yan Chen glanced at Chu Yuan.
That dark look in his eyes made Chu Yuan feel uneasy.
Could it be that he wants to come inside and sit down?
It wasn't that Chu Yuan was still wary of Yan Chen; she had seen his dedication these past few days and could feel that Yan Chen genuinely loved children.
As a public figure, any negative news about him would be fatal.
He probably wouldn't be that stupid.
But ultimately, we only have a contractual relationship, so there's really no need to be overly close.
From Yan Chen's perspective, he probably also likes this kind of collaboration with clear boundaries, right?
"Dad has work to do, so he'll have to go now. He'll come and take you to play next time." Seeing that Chu Yuan didn't speak, Yan Chen coaxed Ye Ye.
As Ye Ye lowered her head, her voice immediately trembled with tears, "I... I don't want Daddy to leave. Daddy said he would spend one day a month with me, and today is only half a day."
Yan Chen was speechless, touched his nose and looked at Chu Yuan, "This... I must keep my promise to the child..."
These were additional requirements Chu Yuan made of Yan Chen during the execution of the contract, because she wanted the child to learn from a young age to be true to his word and not to easily break his promise.
Looking at the pitiful "father and son" duo, Chu Yuan relented, "Then come in and sit down, play some games with Ye Ye, and I'll have the nanny buy groceries so we can cook together this afternoon."
The kindergarten had a holiday assignment: to cook together as a family of three and take a photo to check in. Chu Yuan thought she might as well finish it today.
Of course, she wouldn't let Yan Chen's face appear on camera.
"Okay, okay! I love chopping vegetables the most. In a little while, Mom will wash the vegetables, I'll chop them, and Dad will cook!" Ye Ye was already excited and had arranged everything clearly for the two adults.
Chu Yuan shook her head and went inside first.
Yan Chen walked last, and the moment he closed the door, a triumphant smile curved his lips.
The entire afternoon was spent in chaos and turmoil.
Fortunately, the food tasted good. Not only did Ye Ye eat a big bowl, but even Chu Yuan ate a little too much, changing her perception of Yan Chen as someone who was detached from worldly affairs.
"I never expected that a big star like you would have time to study food in your spare time."
Yan Chen raised his head, his eyes sparkling like stars: "There are a few special roles that require this kind of skill, so I learned it specifically. In the end, the actors I worked with were all quite satisfied. What about you?"
"Me?" Chu Yuan frowned.
Why ask her? She wasn't involved in those performances!
She got up to clear the dishes to hide her embarrassment, too lazy to answer such a meaningless question.
Chu Yuan thought to herself, "We've given them time to play games, done a parent-child cooking activity, and had a meal together. Ye Ye shouldn't have any reason to stop Yan Chen from leaving this time, right?"
She glanced outside at the sky; sure enough, it would be dark soon.
"Um..." He gave Yan Chen a proper hint.
Yan Chen did indeed stand up consciously, but before he could even speak, Ye Ye became aggrieved and stood by the door, tears streaming down her face.
Chu Yuan, "..."
Yan Chen, "..."
The two exchanged a helpless glance, but Ye Ye's next words only added to their frustration.
"Mom, my classmates say their parents sleep in the same bed every night, and their dads give them goodnight kisses. Why don't you..."
The little dumpling's bright eyes were filled with tears, and the way she cautiously looked up and examined the child was truly heartbreaking.
Chu Yuan swallowed hard but couldn't say a word.
However, in that fleeting moment of reluctance, Ye Ye turned around and locked the security door from the inside, grinning mischievously, "I don't care, I'm going to make sure Mom and Dad sleep together tonight, otherwise I have good reason to suspect you're already divorced!"
"..."
Chu Yuan resisted the urge to roll her eyes: "We're not even married, so how can there be a divorce?"
Yan Chen remained silent, his calm expression revealing nothing of his thoughts.
Willing? Or unwilling?
No one can tell what he's thinking.
Chu Yuan couldn't bear to disappoint her son, and felt awkward staying in the living room any longer, so she quickly got up to take a shower. "Um... you guys play for a while, Ye Ye goes to bed at 9 o'clock."
The implication was that they should play a little longer, and then they could all be free once Ye Ye fell asleep.
However, Chu Yuan clearly underestimated Ye Ye's stubbornness.
It's almost 11 o'clock, not even 9 o'clock, and Yeye still has her eyes wide open, wanting Yanchen to play Ludo with her.
"Yeye, you should go to sleep." Chu Yuan yawned, her eyes still blurry with tears.
Unbeknownst to her, Yan Chen's gaze upon her face subtly intensified with a burning intensity.
A woman usually doesn't cry, but only when she's been thoroughly ravaged in bed will she look like a delicate flower about to shed tears.
The way she's lazily yawning right now, I must say, is quite similar!
Ye Ye said righteously, "No, Mom, I'm on vacation, so it's okay for me to sleep in a little later. But you and Dad have to work tomorrow, so why aren't you asleep yet?"
“I remember Mom’s beauty sleep time is eleven o’clock, and you should know that too, Dad, right?” Ye Ye’s bright black eyes were exactly the same as Yan Chen’s, which stunned Chu Yuan.
I thought to myself, are there really strangers in the world who look so alike?
Yan Chen chuckled softly, "Yes, I remember."
Chu Yuan secretly glared at him, annoyed that he had been unconditionally indulgent towards Ye Ye.
Although this kind of dad is exactly what children dream of, he's spoiling Yeye now. What will happen when the contract ends?
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