Chapter 8 His eldest son is coming back
Bedtime is not a good time for education. After Ji Yanyan finished telling the story, he hugged the soft little dumpling and fell asleep.
But he had nightmares all night, being chased by an army of mosquitoes and cockroaches, and a little frog stubbornly asking him: These are my two best friends, how cute they are, why don't you like them?
In the morning, when Ji Zhi Qiu opened her eyes wearily, the question "Why don't you like them?" was still echoing in her mind.
He wanted to respect the child's imagination and nature, but this was beyond his tolerance. Unable to bear it any longer, he brought the little one, who had just woken up, to his side and righteously and sternly explained the dangers of cockroaches and mosquitoes.
Ji Yanyan ignored him completely, puffing out her cheeks with a defiant expression. Ji Zhi Qiu, her throat dry from talking, could only issue an ultimatum: "In this house, only one of you—you or the mosquitoes and cockroaches—can stay. No amount of tantrums or rolling around will work!"
Ji Zhi Qiu was no longer the doting father he once was. Ji Yan Yan succumbed to his tyranny, but Long Ao Tian never bowed his head. He could only weakly glare at him, but Ji Zhi Qiu happened to turn his head and caught him red-handed.
After the father and son stared at each other silently for three seconds, Ji Yanyan's neck shrank shorter and shorter, and while blowing bubbles with her cheeks puffed out, she winked at Ji Zhi Qiu.
Ji Zhi Qiu snorted coldly, "Acting cute won't work."
"I didn't!" Ji Yanyan stammered after a few seconds of stunned silence. "My eyes just twitched!"
Ji Zhi Qiu knew he was making excuses, so she didn't call him out on it. She just asked, "Do you remember what I just said? Mosquitoes and cockroaches are pests, definitely not friends of humans. Don't blame me if I see them being exterminated on a humanitarian basis!"
Ji Yanyan couldn't understand Ji Zhiqi's words, but she could sense his stern attitude, so she nodded reluctantly: "It's okay, I still have frogs."
This was Ji Zhi Qiu's final bottom line, and he didn't say anything more.
Ji Yanyan, however, went a step further, running over and hugging Ji Zhi Qiu's leg, "Daddy, when are you going to get me a frog?"
Ji Zhi Qiu pinched his cheek in annoyance, "With your current behavior, you still want to raise frogs? Besides, your two older brothers haven't agreed yet. We'll talk about it when they get back."
Ji Yanyan kept making a fuss, but Ji Zhi Qiu ignored him and went to the kitchen to make breakfast.
He didn't sleep well last night, so he planned to treat himself well this morning. He usually eats breakfast at the old man's place where he likes to play SM, but he has to make breakfast for Ji Yanyan himself.
Children's meals should be made with fresh ingredients and have a balanced diet. They don't need to be too visually appealing. Ji Zhi Qiu looked at the steamed egg custard she had made and her nose twitched with pride.
genius!
He came out with breakfast and carried Ji Yanyan, who was still throwing a tantrum, into her high chair.
Ji Yanyan crossed her arms, deliberately avoiding looking at him, like a steaming triangular rice ball, her neck almost invisible.
Ji Zhi Qiu ignored him and adjusted the live streaming equipment.
Yesterday, my fan base surged, and with such a healthy time to go live, there were quite a few people in the live stream.
Good morning, everyone! We're here to see more adorable kids.
[Good morning, commuter! I'm here!]
[I can't open my eyes. Will it still air tonight? I want to watch it tonight.]
Ji Zhi Qiu greeted everyone with a smile, "Good morning, everyone. You've all worked hard. We might not be broadcasting tonight because the kids go to bed early."
After saying hello, the food was no longer too hot to handle. Ji Zhi Qiu turned to look at the fuming Ji Yan Yan, but instead of picking up the spoon to feed him as usual, she said, "You're three years old now, it's time to try eating by yourself."
Ji Yanyan was already resentful because her father interfered with her normal friendships. Upon hearing this, she immediately got angry. She clenched her chubby little hands into fists and pounded the table like an invincible cleaning machine, pushing all the chopsticks and spoons down. She buried her head on the table and occasionally thrashed around.
The viewers in the live stream who wanted to see the well-behaved boy fell silent.
My sister wasn't lying. Yesterday someone said this kid would be a real troublemaker, and I wondered just how troublesome, but I never expected...
How does he manage to switch seamlessly between being an absolute angel and a little devil?!
[The streamer mustn't let him get away with this; give him a good beating, or he'll really run wild.]
However, some viewers felt sorry for him after seeing this scene and wanted Ji Zhi Qiu to coax him.
The child is still young, so it's okay to feed them a few more meals.
[This is a crucial time for their development; missing even one meal can have serious consequences. Please don't let your child go hungry.]
Parents should take good care of their children. Once they grow up, you won't even have the chance to feed them anymore, so cherish it.
The viewers in the live stream started arguing, and the point of contention was simply whether to "fight" or "coax," and the ball was thrown to Ji Zhi Qiu.
Ji Zhi Qiu quietly watched Ji Yan Yan. He had long noticed that Ji Yan Yan couldn't control his emotions, but he knew he could only teach him this skill slowly.
This was the first time he planned to wait until Ji Yanyan had vented her anger, calmed down, and realized the existence of her emotions before he could correct his behavior.
After a full ten minutes, Ji Yanyan finally calmed down. She hadn't heard Ji Zhi Qiu's voice, so she looked up at him with a mixture of curiosity and fear.
Ji Zhi Qiu didn't show any anger, but calmly asked, "This steamed egg custard is delicious, are you sure you don't want to eat it?"
Ji Yanyan puffed out her cheeks, "If you don't feed me, I won't eat!"
“Okay, you said it,” Ji Zhi Qiu said, changing the subject. “If you don’t eat it, I will.”
Ji Yanyan blinked blankly, and only realized what was happening when Ji Zhi Qiu leaned closer.
He watched as Ji Zhi Qiu didn't even reach out a hand, but simply poked her lips into his bowl. The steamed egg custard was so tender that it melted on the tip of her tongue, requiring almost no chewing, and she slurped it all down.
Ji Yanyan was surprised by Ji Zhi Qiu's drastic move and immediately panicked. She pushed Ji Zhi Qiu's shoulder with her little hand and softly called out "Daddy" in an attempt to win back her father's love: "Daddy, these are my eggs, don't eat them."
How could a child possibly compete with an adult's strength? Ji Zhi Qiu remained unmoved, so Ji Yan Yan could only move closer and try to cover the bowl with his little hands to snatch food from Ji Zhi Qiu. But after struggling for a long time and even lying down, he was still pushed aside by Ji Zhi Qiu.
Ji Zhi Qiu even had special effects, making the scene even more bizarre for viewers in the live stream. The evil orange-headed character opened his blood-red mouth, grinned maliciously, buried his head in it, and sucked everything in. Every frame became a meme, making the live stream very lively.
After Ji Zhi Qiu finished eating a bowl of steamed egg custard, she looked up, feeling refreshed, and met Ji Yan Yan's resentful gaze.
Ji Yanyan didn't get to taste the steamed egg custard; there was only a little bit of residue on her face, which was accidentally splashed on her when she was fighting with Ji Zhiqi.
"You, you..." He recalled Ji Zhi Qiu's fierce pounce on his prey just now and accused in a childish voice, "Why didn't you eat me too!"
Ji Zhi Qiu: "..."
Viewers in the live stream: "..."
Ji Zhi Qiu was the first to come to her senses, her face remaining calm and composed: "Didn't you say you weren't going to eat?"
“I didn’t…” Ji Yanyan remembered what had happened before, her voice grew softer and softer, and her momentum weakened, “But these are my testicles.”
The aroma of steamed egg custard still lingered in Ji Yanyan's nose. The more she thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt. She touched her bulging belly with her hand, and her big eyes gradually became moist, about to be covered with a layer of mist: "Daddy took my egg. Yanyan is so hungry."
Ji Zhi Qiu was waiting for these words, but he still deliberately put on airs and said, "Even if you had a bowl of steamed egg custard left, you wouldn't eat it yourself."
"I will!" Long Aotian never bowed his head and couldn't wait to prove himself.
But all he could see was an empty bowl. His lips grew flatter and flatter, forming a wavy line that looked exactly like his aggrieved expression.
Ji Zhi Qiu gave him a cold look, and seeing that the time was right, she magically produced another bowl of steamed egg custard from behind her back. "Then you can try it."
Ji Yanyan stared wide-eyed in surprise, speechless with indignation. Meeting Ji Zhi Qiu's questioning gaze, he suddenly felt a surge of indignation, a force coursing through his body.
He had been spoiled and unable to take care of himself, not even knowing how to hold a spoon. Now, his little hands clenched and opened, holding the spoon handle in a very awkward posture. His arm stretched forward stiffly, only moving up and down, and he managed to scoop up a piece of soft egg custard with the spoon.
Ji Yanyan couldn't lift her hand. Seeing the egg custard wobbling precariously, she hurriedly stuck her mouth out.
This was Ji Yanyan's first attempt. Ji Zhi Qiu didn't want to interfere, but he couldn't bear to watch her clumsy performance, so he could only subtly remind her, "That thing between your shoulders and head is your neck, don't forget to use it."
After being reminded, Ji Yanyan remembered to stretch her neck, and with the combined effort of her mouth and neck, she finally managed to eat the steamed egg custard.
Steamed egg custard is delicious, but the sense of accomplishment is what makes Xiaolong Aotian even more intoxicated. At this moment, Ji Zhi Qiu provides the greatest emotional value.
He clapped his hands and said, "Yan Yan is so smart! She can eat by herself at the age of three. She's the smartest kid in the family!"
Ji Yanyan wore a smug expression, straightened her back, and looked extremely proud.
"But someone told me that even the smartest child couldn't finish this bowl of steamed egg custard by themselves. I wonder if Yan Yan can do it?"
The provocation worked, and Ji Yanyan shouted with full force, "Yes!"
Ji Zhi Qiu cupped her face in her hands and looked at him with starry eyes. To prove herself, Ji Yan Yan tried her best to take a second bite. Although her posture was still stiff and she still didn't know how to hold a spoon, she successfully ate it.
Ji Zhi Qiu feigned surprise, "My goodness, clever little Yan Yan has already taken a second bite! She's way ahead of 30% of kids in the country! There's still a little less than half a bowl of steamed egg custard left. If she could finish it all..."
He covered his mouth with his hand, looking so surprised he couldn't believe it.
Ji Yanyan learned dining etiquette on her own. After wiping her mouth with a tissue, she said smugly, "I can do it. I'm the smartest kid!"
Afterwards, he gradually lost his mind amidst Ji Zhi Qiu's praise. He finished a whole bowl of steamed egg custard and even asked to eat the vegetables he hated the most. He did it with great effort. If Ji Zhi Qiu hadn't stopped him, he could have continued eating to prove himself.
The viewers in the live stream witnessed the whole thing. Ji Yanyan had transformed from a "mischievous brat" into a "well-behaved child who would eat on her own initiative." Under the praise, she became quite smug, her chubby little body swaying uncontrollably, her eyes narrowing into slits with laughter. Regardless of their initial thoughts, they couldn't help but smile like doting aunts when they saw this scene.
Is this the joy of raising a child?! Watching him gradually become better and more well-behaved is so fulfilling.
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I've jumped on the bandwagon too—cyber parenting!
[The host is amazing, so good at praising! I feel like eating two extra bowls of rice now. (Proudly)]
Only those who have truly raised children know the significance of Ji Zhi Qiu's actions.
Previously, the main opinions of the viewers in the live broadcast room were to fight or coax, but neither threats of force nor coaxing and pleading could fundamentally solve the problem.
Ji Zhi Qiu rushed to finish the steamed egg custard, making Ji Yan Yan realize the reality that if he didn't take the initiative, he would continue to go hungry. Afterwards, Ji Zhi Qiu gave him an appropriate way out and provided emotional support. Ji Yan Yan received a reward for eating, which naturally motivated him. Next time, even if Ji Zhi Qiu didn't say anything or urge him, he would obediently eat on his own.
How could Long Aotian miss the chance to show off!
Seeing their unruly children, who were completely different people, parents in the live stream who had the same problem kissed them.
I've learned it; I'll try it out tonight.
[Ladies, I happened to be feeding my baby while watching the live stream. I didn't do anything, and my baby just happily ate by himself, with the same smug little expression as Yan Yan!]
[Encouragement-based education is the best; the broadcaster should write a book!]
[Begging the streamer to write a book +1]
Ji Zhi Qiu smiled and said, "I'm definitely not qualified to publish a book, and I don't have the energy for it either. I have more important things to do."
His eldest son is coming back.
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