Chapter 4 You all have children just for your own amusement...
The live stream chat paused for a moment, then started to increase again.
[Withdrawing, suddenly I don't want to know at all anymore, lol]
[Hahaha, so greasy! So this is what kind of father you are!]
I really want to argue, but I don't know what to say...
[That's absolutely right, every bowl of rice is filled with fatherly love, isn't it? *doge emoji*]
I'd love to interview your child about how they felt suddenly being attacked by greasy, overly sentimental content.
A three-year-old's vocabulary is limited, and he couldn't understand the meaning of the words for a moment. He just instinctively felt that it was greasy, so he leaned back and silently looked away, his face full of disgust.
Ji Zhi Qiu raised an eyebrow and pinched Ji Yan Yan's soft cheek without any hesitation. "What are you looking at?"
"Mud patching bird nest gurgle..." Ji Yanyan wanted to resist, but Ji Zhi Qiu kneaded his face like dough, and he couldn't even speak.
Ji Yanyan stretched out her chubby little hand with its dimples, her short fingers waving up and down, even her nails were straining, and finally she dodged Ji Zhi Qiu's clutches.
He gently touched his bruised face, blew on it softly, and pretended to comfort him, saying, "It's okay, it doesn't hurt at all."
Ji Zhi Qiu burst out laughing, "You're quite good at taking care of yourself."
Ji Yanyan got angry, crossed her arms and snorted coldly, no longer looking at Ji Zhi Qiu. It was a pity that he was only a five-headed figure and had no intimidating power at all. Instead, he looked like a freshly steamed bun, radiating heat and so cute that people wanted to take a bite.
“The breakfast I painstakingly made is full of my fatherly love, of course it’s filled with my love, or…” Ji Zhi Qiu drew out his words, his tone dangerous: “Or do you not want my fatherly love?”
The bratty kid is fearless and says whatever comes to mind: "No, no, this kind of dad is so weird, I don't want to eat anymore."
Ji Zhi Qiu: "..." I miscalculated.
He was a bit concerned about his image, especially since there were his fans in the live stream. He coughed twice and said, "What did you just say? I didn't hear you. I'll give you another chance to say it again!"
Seeing his unfilial son looking up at him as if he were about to die of filial piety, Ji Zhi Qiu suddenly leaned forward and whispered in Ji Yan Yan's ear, "If you say so, I'll take you out to play."
The child was very innocent, looking at Ji Zhi Qiu with bright, sparkling eyes, "I like Daddy, I want him!"
After giving a perfunctory answer, he got straight to the point: "I'll say it again, when are we going out to play? I want to go 'whoosh whoosh whoosh'—"
Ji Zhi Qiu was surprised to be betrayed so quickly. Seeing the live stream filled with laughter and teasing him for cheating, he blushed and pretended nothing had happened, turning around and walking into the bedroom.
He picked out a bunny outfit from the closet. Ji Yanyan usually dressed slowly and fussed a lot, but this time she was very cooperative in order to go out. She even stretched out her short arms and legs and helped with the effort, her cheeks puffed out, making a "heave-ho" sound.
Ji Zhi Qiu couldn't help but chuckle, but she held back her laughter to save the child's face.
After changing their clothes, Ji Zhi Qiu took Ji Yan Yan's hand and went downstairs in the elevator.
Upon reaching the first floor, the elevator doors next to them opened, and a neighbor walked out with their dog, their movements and postures exactly the same. They exchanged a glance with Ji Zhi Qiu and nodded in greeting.
The two turned in different directions. Ji Zhi Qiu looked at his back and then looked down at Ji Yan Yan, who was not even as tall as his knee. Suddenly, he had a strange sense of familiarity—others walk their dogs, but he walks his child.
The father and son quickly arrived at the designated children's playground, which was surrounded by railings and had a high level of safety.
Ji Yanyan ran very fast on her short legs, her eyes shining as she ran towards the slide.
Ji Zhi Qiu finally understood what the "whoosh whoosh whoosh" that had been mentioned all the way was. He sat down next to it in a good mood, enjoying the beautiful spring scenery, and felt his whole body calm down.
Half an hour later, he looked at Ji Yanyan, who was dressed in a bunny outfit, with rosy cheeks and two ears standing up on her head, and on a whim, he waved to her.
Ji Yanyan came running over, tilting his head to look at Ji Zhiqi. Ji Zhiqi resisted the urge to pinch his cheek and asked, "Do you know how a little rabbit hops?"
As a typical overpowered protagonist, Ji Yanyan loves it when people ask him questions, so he can act all high and mighty!
He raised his chin smugly and said very seriously, "Of course I know."
"Then you should learn it."
Ji Yanyan readily agreed, squatting on the ground and hopping around.
Ji Zhi Qiu looked at it for a while and muttered to himself, "This looks more like a frog. I'll buy a frog costume someday, with a hat, and make sure it's all green."
He couldn't help but chuckle mischievously, as if he could already see that scene.
The viewers in the live stream fell silent.
[That streamer is so mean! What kind of good person would dress up their own son as a frog?!]
I also think that hopping doesn't look like a rabbit at all; it definitely looks like a frog.
Kid, don't be fooled by negative reviews!
[Tsk tsk tsk, why does the streamer seem so excited? Actually, me too... I wish I had a frog outfit on hand.]
[Haha, I've followed! Remember to let me know when you change your outfit.]
[Hilarious! Do you guys have kids just for your own amusement?]
Ji Yanyan jumped around with great enthusiasm, unaware that his father was plotting against him. When Ji Zhi Qiu beckoned to him again, he ran over happily, holding his little face and waiting with great demureness for Ji Zhi Qiu to praise him.
But Ji Zhi Qiu reached out and patted his shoulder: "Turn around."
Ji Yanyan, not receiving any praise, puffed out her cheeks in dissatisfaction, "What are you going to do?"
"Let your dad pinch the rabbit's tail."
Although Ji Yanyan didn't understand, in order to get praise, she still turned around, stuck out her butt, and obediently let Ji Zhi Qiu pinch her tail.
After pinching her twice, Ji Zhi Qiu finally had a change of heart, coughed twice, and got back to the point, praising, "You jumped very well, just like a little rabbit."
He couldn't stay serious for more than two seconds before he couldn't help but ask, "Do you know how a frog croaks?"
Ji Yanyan, oblivious to the treacherous nature of people, nodded repeatedly to appear sophisticated, "I know, quack quack quack—"
Ji Zhi Qiu nodded in satisfaction, preparing to order the frog set as soon as she got home.
Ji Yanyan played for a while longer, and then the live stream ended. After saying goodbye to her reluctant fans, Ji Zhi Qiu prepared to take Ji Yanyan home.
Ji Yanyan had only been a well-behaved angel baby for a short while when her temper flared up again, and she insisted on going to the supermarket to buy candy.
Ji Zhi Qiu was worried that he would lie on the ground and throw a tantrum, so he quickly grabbed him by the back of the neck and lifted him up effortlessly.
"Don't rub your hands on the floor, we still have to do laundry when we get home." Ji Zhi Qiu was also thinking of going to the supermarket anyway, so she didn't bother arguing with him. "Let's go."
Ji Yanyan threw a tantrum and insisted on coming to the supermarket, but the little one's energy was limited. Before they even got there, she grabbed Ji Zhi Qiu's leg and opened her arms for a hug.
Ji Zhi Qiu picked up the little one, and Ji Yan Yan snuggled in his arms. He was already fast asleep when they arrived at the supermarket and couldn't be woken up no matter what they did, so they had to put him in a special child seat.
Ji Zhi Qiu pushed a shopping cart while browsing the supermarket.
The house was full of things belonging to the three children, and he didn't even have a bag of snacks. Ji Zhi Qiu never skimped on himself and unknowingly bought a whole carload of things.
After paying the bill, he carried the bags back home. Fortunately, Ji Yanyan had already woken up and didn't need him to carry her.
Ji Yanyan pouted in dissatisfaction at not being able to choose her own snacks, but seeing how many Ji Zhi Qiu had bought, she finally stopped throwing a tantrum and obediently stretched out her little hand for Ji Zhi Qiu to hold.
Ji Zhi Qiu held the little person's hand with one hand and carried two bags with the other. Overwhelmed by the weight, she walked back with great difficulty. The weight of her two hands was unbalanced, and one of her shoulders couldn't help but sag, causing her hand to ache from being pulled.
He suddenly discovered a business opportunity.
It's hard for parents to avoid shopping and taking care of their kids at the same time. If we could invent a leash for taking the kids out, which can be attached to your waistband, it would free up your hands and make it easier to carry things!
But for now, he could only think about it. Ji Zhi Qiu gritted his teeth, saw the residential buildings not far away, and quickened his pace.
As he walked into the community garden, he saw a kind-looking old lady in the distance.
This is his neighbor who lives across the street. He has a seven-year-old boy who is his second son's classmate.
A close neighbor is worse than a distant relative. The two families had a fairly good relationship and often helped each other. When the neighbor lady saw Ji Zhi Qiu struggling, she quickly came over to help him.
Ji Zhi Qiu dared not let the old man help him carry heavy things; if he hurt his back, the consequences would be dire. He pulled his hand back and said, "No need, I can carry it myself."
"It's alright, I'm perfectly fine. I'm going home anyway, so I'll help you take it up."
"Really, it's not necessary."
The neighbor's hand had already reached out, but Ji Zhi Qiu didn't let go, and the two continued to tug at each other.
The elderly neighbor sighed softly as she looked at Ji Zhi Qiu, who appeared somewhat disheveled.
They lived across the street from each other, seeing each other every day. Although she didn't know Ji Zhi Qiu's specific situation, or why she was raising three children alone, she was also a parent and helped take care of her grandchildren, so she understood the hardships involved. If there was anything she could do to help, she would definitely lend a hand.
"It's easy to do this when there are too many children in the family; they have to buy three of everything." The neighbor sighed softly. In her mind, parents would selflessly dedicate themselves to their children without reservation.
She recalled her own youth and felt even more empathetic, so she tightened her grip, determined to help Ji Zhi Qiu.
Caught off guard, Ji Zhi Qiu had one of the bags snatched from her hand.
The neighbor lady's physical condition could easily outrun a frail college student; she carried everything with ease. She glanced down at him and continued comforting Ji Zhiqi, "Kids grow so fast, they change every day. We buy them so many things. Yours is still so small, and we buy them all sorts of things..."
She looked down and suddenly fell silent.
The bag was full of unhealthy foods like potato chips and chocolate, and there were alcoholic beverages at the bottom. How could it possibly be for a child?
She looked up blankly and met Ji Zhi Qiu's gaze.
Ji Zhi Qiu chuckled foolishly, completely unaware of the problem, "I've been craving something lately, so I bought a lot more."
The neighbor lady: "..."
She misunderstood Ji Zhi Qiu; this parent only cared about herself and didn't consider her child at all.
In this situation, it's a bit unreasonable for her to still enthusiastically help Ji Zhi Qiu carry things.
Ji Zhi Qiu realized this too, reached out and took the bag back, and said dryly, "Auntie, could you help me hold Yan Yan's hand?"
The elderly neighbor gave him a meaningful look before squatting down and smiling as she reached out her hand to Ji Yanyan, "Grandma will take you home, okay?"
At home, Ji Yanyan was constantly causing trouble for her father, but when she was out, she instinctively clung to Ji Zhi Qiu. She pursed her lips and didn't answer, but instead looked up at Ji Zhi Qiu.
Ji Zhi Qiu smiled and nodded at him. Only then did Ji Yan Yan hesitate and extend her small hand, placing it in the palm of the neighbor's aunt.
The neighbor lady led Ji Yanyan by the hand, while Ji Zhi Qiu carried two huge shopping bags, struggling to walk home.
After thanking the neighbor lady repeatedly, he opened the door and led Ji Yanyan inside.
Ji Zhi Qiu was panting heavily from exhaustion. She threw the two bags aside and slumped on the sofa to recover for a while.
The room was quiet. After a while, he remembered the forgotten Ji Yanyan. He looked up and saw the little girl, who looked like a small mushroom, squatting in front of two bags, her two chubby little hands rummaging through them.
"Dad, what did you buy for me?" Ji Yanyan looked at him expectantly. "I want a lollipop."
Ji Zhi Qiu: "".
Oh no, this is his first time being a dad, he's not fully used to it yet, and he was thinking of himself when he went shopping...
Ji Zhi Qiu felt a headache coming on when she thought of Ji Yan Yan's timid and coquettish appearance. She quickly walked to the plastic bag and bent down to search inside.
Potato chips and similar snacks have too many additives and are not suitable for children. Beer and soft drinks are even more ridiculous. Ji Zhi Qiu searched high and low and finally found a bag of biscuits with clean ingredients in a corner.
He grabbed these cookies casually to reach the minimum spending requirement for a discount, but unexpectedly they became his lifeline.
“This is a gift from your father,” Ji Zhiqi said quickly, seizing the opportunity presented by Long Aotian’s murder case. “Other children who eat lollipops are prone to cavities, but you eat teething biscuits, so your teeth will be white and healthy. When you see other children, just show them your front teeth, and they will definitely envy you.”
Lollipops are a bit less impressive than showing off. Ji Yanyan hesitated for a while, then hugged the bag of cookies and chuckled to herself before running to the bathroom to look in the mirror and admire herself.
Ji Zhi Qiu finally caught her breath and laboriously dragged the two bags to the front of the cabinet, wanting to hide them quickly.
He wasn't guilty at all and kept trying to make excuses.
What's wrong with buying yourself something? It's nothing, not much at all!
"..." He stared at the cabinet door that wouldn't close and fell completely silent.
Uh, okay, it's just a little bit too much.
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