Zhen Zhu laughed too, joining Zhu Qingyun in the banter.
"That's right! If anyone ever says my daughter Hao Hao is a leaky little cotton-padded jacket again, I'll be the first to get back at them!"
As he spoke, he reached out and tapped Zhu Yanzhi's forehead.
Zhu Yanzhi did little more, quietly accepting the situation while nodding and smiling in agreement.
Zhu Qinghao, who was committed to treating everyone fairly, said she was innocent, smiled, and then went home when she saw that it was almost time.
After what happened before, Zhu Qinghao didn't insist on not letting Zhu Yanzhi or Zhao Cheng take her home, so that night it was Zhu Yanzhi who took her home.
Zhu Yanzhi was also very happy. He offered to take his daughter home every time, but was refused every time. He was overjoyed that she finally agreed.
Upon arriving at her doorstep, Zhu Qinghao did not rush to let Zhu Yanzhi leave, but instead led him into the house.
Since we're already here, we might as well take something back with us.
Zhu Yanzhi sat in the room. Although it was dark and the candlelight was dim, making it difficult to see anything clearly, it did not dampen his interest in looking around.
This was his first time entering Zhu Qinghao's home. Seeing everything so well-organized, he, a grown man, almost couldn't hold back his tears.
His little girl has really grown up.
I wonder how much suffering and hardship they endured during that time?
Whenever Zhu Yanzhi thought about these questions, he felt as if his heart was being squeezed tightly by someone, causing him great distress.
Before he could think any further, Zhu Qinghao came out of the house carrying a basket on her back.
"Dad, there are eggs inside. Be careful on your way back. There's also the pickled cabbage that Aunt Haiying taught us to make. I think everyone likes it. Take some back with you."
These are the dumplings I made today. I'll take them home and cook them tomorrow morning. I made quite a few, so it should be enough.
There are also some vegetables. Fresh vegetables are scarce in winter, so I buy them whenever I see them. I don't let them keep for too long, as they spoil easily. My sister-in-law is pregnant, so she needs to eat fresh vegetables..."
Zhu Yanzhi listened in silence, but as he listened, he felt he couldn't hold back any longer and coughed twice.
"Alright, little housekeeper, we're all adults. You don't need to worry about so much. Too many worries will make you age faster!"
As he spoke, just like when Zhu Qinghao was a child, he reached out and pinched her nose, then shook it from side to side.
Suddenly recalling this familiar yet long-lost interaction, Zhu Qinghao felt a lump in her throat.
Then, she put down her basket, threw herself into Zhu Yanzhi's arms, and silently shed tears for a while, as if she were venting all the grievances that she couldn't express.
She cried for a long time, completely unaware that the man holding her also had tears in his eyes.
Zhu Yanzhi quickly wiped his eyes dry with his fingers. After confirming that he had recovered, he gently patted Zhu Qinghao's back and tidied her hair.
Zhu Qinghao then withdrew somewhat shyly, keeping her head down the whole time, not daring to look at Zhu Yanzhi.
Zhu Yanzhi saw her expression clearly, smiled, and pulled her back.
"Hmm, it seems my baby hasn't fully grown up yet, which is great, really great."
Haohao, do you know that your parents have always been afraid that these things will force you to become independent all at once and stop relying on your parents?
These are secondary concerns. What we fear is that you will lose a lot of happiness and carry a heavy burden in your heart.
And now, Haohao is still willing to hug her dad and cry, which means she still needs her mom and dad. Dad is very happy. Thank you for making Dad feel useful, and for making me realize I will never laugh at you.
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