Chapter 285 There are no standards for being a child
"I agree!"
Mr. Langdon said, "Sophie, Daddy's here, I agree. You can come as many times as you like!"
"Really? Daddy?!"
"Of course, if Miss Bailey disagrees, then I will try to persuade her on your behalf!"
Sophie looked at her father with a face full of surprise, her emerald green eyes shining brightly, as if she were looking at a god with worship.
Mr. Langdon reveled in his daughter's affection and was even prepared to open his arms wide, waiting for his little angel to joyfully throw herself into his embrace.
only……
Sophie's joy lasted only a moment before she quickly lowered her head again, her golden hair shrouded in the shadows of the night.
“Never mind, Daddy,” Sophie said dejectedly. “Miss Bailey will be angry.”
Mr. Langdon was puzzled: "Angry? Why would she be angry?"
Sophie: "If I did that, I wouldn't be a proper lady."
"Lady?"
"What is a lady? Is it delicious?" Mao Mao asked curiously from the side.
Lou Yansui explained to her younger sister, "Some people like to use this word to constrain others. Mao Mao, you don't have to learn it."
Mao Mao nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite: "Oh."
Mr. Langdon lovingly embraced his daughter and soothed her gently, saying, "Sweetie, no one says you're not good enough. You are the most unique treasure."
"But I should study music, etiquette, read books, and paint. I shouldn't be doing those things."
“There is no such standard.” Mr. Langdon stroked his daughter’s head. “You can do whatever you want. You can have your own ideas and your own hobbies. You don’t need to do things according to standards. You’re still a child, my darling.”
Sophie's turquoise eyes rippled: "But, Daddy, I don't want to embarrass you. Miss Bailey said I'm your daughter, and everything I do represents you and the Langdon family. I can't do anything wrong."
Mr. Langdon: "So, does being a botanist meet this standard?"
Sophie looked at her father with teary eyes.
Mr. Langdon kept stroking her head, gently comforting her.
Yu Guangzhong saw Mao Mao beside him.
Mao Mao also opened her big, bright eyes and listened to their conversation with curiosity. When she saw Sophie's tears, she even wanted to reach out and help wipe them away, her chubby little face full of concern.
She possessed an untamed nature, lacking formal education and constant constraints of etiquette. Yet, after a day together, Mr. Langdon discovered that she was a brave, enthusiastic, kind, considerate, and well-behaved child.
Who would think that such a child is bad?
At this point, Mr. Langdon found himself having some disagreements with Miss Bailey about education.
He was too busy with work, leaving him little time for anything else. His wife had also passed away, and he needed someone to help him manage the household and take care of his young daughter. So, he hired a professional housekeeper.
Miss Bailey, a graduate of a prestigious school, raised Sophie from a young age. She was not only a housekeeper and a second mother to Sophie, but also Sophie's tutor, making her both professional and reliable.
It can be said that thanks to Miss Bailey's excellent management of the household, Mr. Langdon was able to concentrate on his work without any worries.
Mr. Langdon had long known that Miss Bailey was demanding; she constantly disciplined herself and the servants, keeping the entire household running precisely within rules. But his young Sophie was at an age where she should be expressing her true nature, and should absolutely not be bound by such heavy standards!
Mr. Langdon was heartbroken and kept saying, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Sophie."
"Daddy?"
“When I get back, I’ll have a good talk with Miss Bailey. I shouldn’t have dumped everything on her. I should have told you sooner, Sophie, that you can do whatever you want, and Dad will be proud of everything you do. You don’t have to be a lady; you just have to be yourself.”
“Daddy…” Sophie’s eyes welled up with tears.
Now, when Mr. Langdon thought about the "new dad," all he felt was self-reproach.
No wonder his little Sophie wants to find a new dad.
What an irresponsible father he was!
He held his youngest daughter in his arms, words failing him to express how much he loved her. He wished he could tear his heart out to show her just how much he loved her.
The blond-haired foreign father and daughter were being so lovey-dovey that it made your teeth ache.
Lou Dashuai hugged his daughter tightly and said defiantly, "Maomao, you are also Daddy's darling, Daddy loves you the most."
"MaoMao loves Daddy too~"
Lou Dashuai brought his big face closer: "Come on, give me a kiss."
Mao Mao immediately cooperated by pouting her lips and leaving a wet kiss on her father's cheek.
Lou Dashuai was immediately flattered and beamed with joy: "Oh! You're so good."
The three older brothers standing nearby couldn't stand it anymore: "Mao Mao, what about us?"
Mao Mao immediately responded: "Mao Mao likes her brother too!"
Mwah!
Every brother got a kiss from his sister.
After identifying all the stars and the fireflies had flown away, Mao Mao let out a big yawn.
It's time to sleep.
They brought several tents, two people per tent, and everyone wanted to sleep with Mao Mao.
Mao Mao took her best friend's hand and said sweetly, "Mao Mao will sleep with Sophie."
Lou Yansui said, "Mao Mao, let me tell you Mao Mao's story."
Mao Mao's eyes lit up instantly: "Brother, sleep with me too!"
The two little ones are so small, but even with an adult, they don't feel cramped sleeping together.
"What about Dad?" Lou Dashuai retorted, not to be outdone. "A-Sui, you usually sleep with Mao Mao at home, but tonight you'll let Dad have your place."
Lou Yansui: "Dad, Mao Mao wants to hear a story."
Lou Dashuai waved his hand and said domineeringly, "There's an echo in this cave, and the tent isn't soundproof either. If you speak outside, Mao Mao can hear you."
Lou Yansui: "..."
With the authority of the Commander Lou, none of his three sons could compete with him, thus securing him the opportunity to sleep with Mao Mao tonight.
Mr. Langdon glanced at Lou Dashuai and immediately imitated him, saying, "Sophie, Daddy wants to sleep with you too!"
Sophie hesitated, "But, Daddy, I also want to sleep with Mao Mao..."
Mr. Langdon: "It's alright, we can squeeze in. This tent is big enough for four people! Sophie, Daddy can tell you stories too."
Lou Dashuai: ???
Lou Dashuai glared at him.
Wait a minute, sleeping with my daughter is a joy, who wants to squeeze in with this foreigner?!
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