[He couldn't possibly be unaware of Wei Yutang's identity, could he? Or is he deliberately using this method to attract his attention?]
[No matter which possibility comes, Chu Qing is definitely doomed. I've always disliked him, and now I'm going to get my revenge, haha.]
Chu Qing seemed to think that wasn't enough, and after saying that, she continued:
"Don't start if you don't know how to take care of things."
Xiaxia stared at her father in shock, vaguely remembering that her father had taught her that she should not be impolite to others.
However, if it's the father... it's not actually that rude. What the father said makes some sense. If you don't know how to take care of someone, you shouldn't start.
Wei Yutang first looked at Chu Qing, who was full of disgust for him, and then at the little guy who was full of approval. He felt that he was the only one at the bottom of the food chain at home.
I've decided to take back all the things I said to him before because he was good-looking.
[Would Wei Yutang really tolerate this?]
[Someone on set said something like this to Wei Yutang before the show was even finished filming, and I already heard he was blacklisted.]
[A person who just wants to have fun says, "Actually, it looks quite funny. It's like a family of three, with the wife being henpecked."]
[Please stop shipping couples, okay? How can anyone continue shipping them in this situation?]
Wei Yutang washed his hands and peeled a whole crayfish for Xiaxia, then asked his assistant to pour a glass of milk to help her cool down afterward.
"I made a mistake, I'll learn slowly."
After Chu Qing finished eating, he put down his chopsticks. Xia Xia, who was engrossed in eating crayfish, hadn't eaten much rice yet, and her stomach wasn't full, so she didn't obediently follow her father downstairs as usual.
After noticing that her father had finished eating, her attention fell on her uncle. She stared at Wei Yutang for a while, then her eyes darted around as she began to recall the events in her mind.
He simply nodded; he probably didn't do anything else to offend this uncle.
After Dad leaves, I should be able to fill my little tummy by hanging out with this uncle.
"Uncle~"
This was the first time Wei Yutang had heard Xia Xia call him in such a sweet voice. He turned to look at her and asked:
"What's wrong?"
"Uncle, you're so handsome!"
Is this child begging his father for forgiveness? I'd despise Wei Yutang if he were to soften his heart.
[Trying to be cute won't work; this attitude is just as effective.]
[Was Chu Qing too embarrassed to apologize, so he sent a child?]
Wei Yutang could tell at a glance that Xia Xia's praise was not from the heart, but he was still quite happy, and his thin lips curved into a faint smile.
"Thanks."
"Uncle, if you really want to thank me..."
Xia Xia's smile became more and more genuine, and her gaze toward Wei Yutang gradually became more ardent.
"Can you peel crayfish for me?"
"Can."
It was just peeling crayfish; for Wei Yutang, this little thing was not enough to make up for his many years of absence.
"Uncle, could you help me remove the green peppers?"
Xiaxia stubbornly refused to eat this dish before dinner, so Chu Qing added some green peppers. Now that she sees it, she's a little tempted. Since her father isn't here, she doesn't need to worry about him finding out she's being stubborn.
"That's fine too."
After Wei Yutang granted his two requests, Xia Xia became bolder.
"Uncle, can you buy me popsicles, ice cream, lollipops, potato chips, hawthorn slices, fruit candy, jelly, small cakes, toy airplanes, puzzles, toy cars, toy rocking horses, and toy tractors?"
Author's Note:
Staying up late really makes my head hurt so badly, my darlings, please don't do it, sob sob. One update for today, I'm currently two updates short, sob sob.
Comment and get a red envelope! *pats heads* I'm adjusting my sleep schedule and will try my best not to dawdle!
Chapter 47
Xiaxia counted on her fingers as she spoke, then stared intently at Wei Yutang, though she had forgotten exactly how much she had said.
"That's all for now, is that alright, Uncle?"
For now... only?
Whether it's Wei Yutang, the viewers in the live stream, or the other guests still present, everyone thinks this kid is a bit far-fetched.
Qi Ning's little cousin had finally been coaxed to sleep, and when he came downstairs, he saw this scene and couldn't help but say a word of advice.
"Children shouldn't be treated like this; they need to be taught properly."
[Qi Ning is right. Of all the people on the show, he's the one I like the most. He's very gentle, unlike Chu Qing who always acts like someone owes him money.]
I also think that children like Xiaxia should be taught by parents like Qi Ning.
Xiaxia is still very cute; I wonder if Chu Qing didn't teach her well.
[Judging from Chu Qing's appearance, does he look like someone who would teach children? It's such a pity about Xia Xia!!]
"Little friend, what you're doing is wrong. You need to be a good child to listen to others, you know?"
Xiaxia paused in her counting on her little fingers, looked up at the uncle with a somewhat confused look in her eyes, as if she couldn't figure out what this strange development was.
But being openly accused of not being obedient enough will inevitably make him overthink things.
My dad didn't like him as much before, was it because he wasn't well-behaved?
Wei Yutang was already somewhat displeased when he heard Qi Ning's first sentence, and his face, which had softened at Xia Xia's cute appearance, turned cold again.
The next sentence made his face turn completely dark, and he stepped forward to hug Xiaxia.
Although she wasn't familiar with the uncle in front of her, Xiaxia always felt a strange sense of closeness to him, and when she was scolded by others, she wanted to hide in his arms.
Like a little puppy that hasn't grown up yet, it huddled in a corner, looking pitiful.
The similarities between Xiaxia and the puppy reminded Wei Yutang of the puppy's most aggrieved and pitiful appearance, which made him feel even more sorry for him.
He lowered his head and kissed Xiaxia's forehead, causing the little one, who had just been looking aggrieved, to instantly raise her head, her eyes filled with shock and curiosity.
She covered the spot where her uncle had just kissed her with her hand, tilting her head in confusion.
"Uncle, why did you kiss me?"
He was supposed to stop anyone other than his father from kissing his father's little baby, but this time Xiaxia forgot that and was left with nothing but question marks in his head.
"There are quite a few things you want to eat, I can buy them for you."
"Wow?"
Xiaxia's mouth dropped open in shock, and her affection for her uncle skyrocketed. She hugged him and started nuzzling him with her head.
Wei Yutang could see his fluffy little head as soon as he looked down, his gaze full of tenderness, and he held his little hand in his palm.
"I'm not very good at taking care of you, so I need to ask your dad first. You can eat it only if your dad says it's okay."
"Oh...I see."
For Xiaxia, this was tantamount to telling him directly that he wouldn't buy it for her, and she mumbled a soft protest:
"Dad won't let me eat it, saying it will give me a stomachache."
"How about we wait until we're a little older to eat it?"
Okay.
Wei Yutang's attitude towards the children made Qi Ning, who was standing to the side, feel somewhat awkward. Seeing that the camera was still filming, she spoke up again:
“Mr. Wei, you can’t spoil your child like this. He will become more and more difficult to discipline in the future.”
Xia Xia raised his head curiously upon hearing this. He didn't look at Qi Ning, but stared at the uncle he now quite liked.
He doesn't trust outsiders, but he believes what this uncle says.
"hold head high?"
Wei Yutang reached out and covered his eyes, coaxing him softly as he tried to struggle.
Although Xiaxia stopped struggling, you could tell from his tightly clenched little fists that the boy involved wasn't entirely convinced.
“Xiaxia just said he wanted it, and after I explained it to him, he was willing not to eat it. I don’t think that’s spoiling him.”
"Besides... he doesn't cry or make a fuss, which I think is good enough, unlike your child, who gives me a headache."
If Wei Yutang were to say, what kind of pampering is this?
In his eyes, spoiling a child means giving them everything they want, not suppressing a child's slightly greedy desires like this.
Wei Yutang was not a good-tempered person to begin with, so he would naturally remain polite when others respected him.
Without understanding the cause and effect, Ke Qining immediately accused Xiaxia of being naughty and blamed him for not teaching the child perfectly, which made Wei Yutang want to protect her.
The first sentence was an explanation, but the second sentence was practically a direct sarcasm. He said he knew how to raise children, but his own child was clearly more mischievous than Xiaxia's.
Qi Ning was embarrassed by what was said and used all her patience to prevent herself from making any unpleasant expressions in front of the camera.
I forced a smile and nodded.
"Well, okay, I guess I didn't think it through enough."
Although her uncle didn't say it explicitly, Xiaxia felt that her uncle was saying that she hadn't been naughty after Qi Ning left, and she snorted softly, her tail almost wagging in the air.
"Are you happy?"
Xiaxia nodded vigorously, then quickly shook her head.
"I'm so, so, so happy!!!"
When he was with his father, he was always worried that he might unintentionally cause trouble for his father, but he didn't have to worry about that when he was with his uncle.
"As long as you're happy."
That evening, before the live broadcast ended, there was a special segment where the guests went into a small room to share their feelings about the first day of recording.