yasinovel Chapter 499 - 460: I Thought You Were a Friend, But You’re After My Dad
Chapter 499 - 460: I Thought You Were a Friend, But You’re After My Dad
"Chef Huang, you just rest over there, I’ll handle this, I can do it..."
"Oh dear, Master, please take a moment to rest, leave this to us, we promise to tidy everything up neatly and cleanly..."
"Yes, Qingqing’s dad, we’ve got this covered, you go play with Qingqing and Weiwei..."
"..."
After enjoying a sumptuous lunch, instead of showing any slacking, the guests transformed into attentive little helpers, eagerly taking on the trivial tasks of cleaning up dishes for Huang Jun...
Even Liu Shiwei, who usually wouldn’t even pick up a fallen soy sauce bottle at home, found it rare to put down his airs and join in the fun.
Thus, as the host of the gathering, Huang Jun unexpectedly became the focus of everyone’s attention, enjoying tender care, and was once again "forced" to be an idle "hands-off manager".
But, to be honest.
Being a "hands-off manager" is fun for a while, but being one all the time is constantly joyous...
Huang Jun leisurely walked over to Qingqing and Weiwei, seeing the two little ones engrossed in the joyful world of "playing house" with Liu Ruihan, their bell-like laughter weaving a wonderful melody, which made him unconsciously smile warmly like a loving father.
"Daddy!"
As soon as Weiwei saw Huang Jun, her eyes sparkled with joy, and she immediately hugged her beloved Peppa Pig doll, leaping lightly towards Huang Jun like a cheerful little deer.
Huang Jun quickly squatted down, opened his arms, and steadily caught her in his embrace, instinctively planting a doting kiss on her rosy little cheek.
"Daddy~"
At this moment, Qingqing also lifted her sweet and lovely little face, sweetly and softly calling out to him, her clear eyes full of longing for fatherly love.
She also wanted to be hugged and kissed by daddy!
Such a small thought naturally couldn’t escape Huang Jun’s keen eye.
Understanding her wish, he gently held Weiwei while stretching out another warm arm toward Qingqing, gently saying, "Qingqing, come, let daddy give you a hug too."
"Hmm!"
Qingqing immediately put down her toy, stood up lightly, and ran towards Huang Jun, diving into his somewhat crowded embrace, her little face tightly pressed against his chest.
Hehe~
Daddy’s embrace is really so warm...
Indeed.
To her, Huang Jun’s embrace was the safest, warmest harbor in the world.
Seeing this, Huang Jun gently wrapped his arms around his two precious daughters, his heart filled with infinite tenderness and happiness.
He lowered his head and gently placed a kiss on Qingqing’s smooth forehead, his love and affection making even Liu Ruihan, who was watching, cast envious glances, eyes shining with longing and yearning for this kind of affection.
And so...
Liu Ruihan instinctively called out softly to Huang Jun: "Daddy~"
This call, like a spring breeze rippling over the lake, gently reverberated in Huang Jun’s ears, causing a moment of astonishment on his face.
Uh...
Was he hearing things?
But looking at Liu Ruihan’s gaze, he was sure that the little one was indeed calling him!
Uh~
If President Liu found out, would he faint at the dining table?
Qingqing and Weiwei exchanged glances, a complex yet helpless expression passing through their eyes, as if saying, "I considered you a friend, but you set your sights on my dad."
Hearing his precious daughter’s call while tidying the dining chairs, Liu Shiwei instinctively thought she was calling him, and his face immediately blossomed into a fatherly smile, cheerfully responding, "Hanhan, what did you call daddy for?"
"Ah..." Liu Ruihan was momentarily stunned by her own father’s question, then shook her head saying, "I didn’t call you..."
Huh?
You didn’t call me?
So who did you call "Daddy" then?
Liu Shiwei’s expression gradually shifted from initial fondness and anticipation to surprise and confusion.
Wait!
Could it be that she was calling Huang Jun?
Thinking of this, Liu Shiwei’s heart shattered like dumpling filling.
Since it couldn’t be avoided, he could only go with the flow.
Liu Shiwei adjusted his expression and said to Huang Jun: "Chef Huang, you see my Hanhan likes you so much, how about taking her as your honorary daughter?"
Huang Jun couldn’t help but laugh at this suggestion, looking at Liu Ruihan’s adorable little face, his heart filled with affection: "Sure, if Hanhan is willing, I’m more than happy to."
Saying this, he turned to his two precious ones, seeking their opinion: "Qingqing, Weiwei, how would you feel about Hanhan being daddy’s honorary daughter?"
Qingqing and Weiwei blinked as they looked at Liu Ruihan’s expectant face, thinking.
Hmm!
Actually... having another sister, or a younger sister doesn’t seem like a bad thing...
The two little ones exchanged a glance, seeing the delight in each other’s eyes, and then they both nodded in agreement: "Sure!"
"Yay~ That’s great~"
Liu Ruihan happily raised both hands, her face shining with undisguised joy: "I can be Qingqing’s daddy’s honorary daughter now, I have an honorary daddy now... Being sisters with Qingqing and Weiwei is truly amazing! Honorary daddy, you’re the best! And sisters, you’re amazing too!"
Qingqing and Weiwei were infected by her pure happiness and also showed knowing smiles.
But suddenly, a curiosity arose in Qingqing’s heart: "Hanhan, we’re all four years old, so when’s your birthday? I want to see who among us is older."
This question left Liu Ruihan momentarily stunned, and she blinked her big eyes, somewhat bewildered...
Because she couldn’t remember!
Suddenly.
She smartly turned to Liu Shiwei, her eyes flashing with a hint of asking for help.
Liu Shiwei smiled gently and said to break the ice, "Hanhan’s birthday is on July 8th."
Liu Ruihan suddenly looked enlightened, nodding like a machine: "Exactly, I was born on July 8th!"
"Oh, both my sister and I were born in the first month of the lunar year, which is February 18th..."
Upon hearing this, Qingqing felt a small relief in her heart and said, "Then it’s correct for you to call us sisters!"
This question is very important; it determines who is older!
So, it can’t be mixed up!
Liu Ruihan and Weiwei didn’t feel there was any issue.
After all, 7 is indeed greater than 2...
The adults including Huang Jun couldn’t help but chuckle.
"Oh dear, Qingqing, you’ve got it wrong. You and Weiwei are the older sisters, and Hanhan is the younger sister. Because her birthday is July 8th, and you were born on February 18th, so you’re older," Yang Yuxi couldn’t help but correct.
"Is that so?"
The three little ones were quite puzzled: "But clearly, 7 is bigger than 2..."
Huang Jun smiled patiently and explained, "It’s like this, Qingqing, Weiwei, listen to me. Although the number 7 is bigger than 2, here we’re talking about months. There are 12 months in a year; February is the 2nd month, and July is the 7th month. So, you who were born on February 18th are earlier than Hanhan who’s born on July 8th; therefore, you’re the older sisters, and Hanhan is the younger sister."
Qingqing and Weiwei heard this, their eyes brightened, suddenly understanding: "Oh, so that’s how it is! We get it now!"
Liu Ruihan blinked as well, satisfied with this explanation: "Hmm, now I understand. From now on, I’ll call you Qingqing sister, Weiwei sister~"
"Haha, I’m finally a big sister!"
Upon hearing this, Weiwei’s face instantly blossomed with an uncontrollable bright smile, fulfilling her long-standing little wish, expressing her happiness externally.
Huang Jun couldn’t help but laugh too: "Looks like today is a double joy for me, not just the joy of moving houses, but also gaining a goddaughter. Oh, with such a big occasion, how can I not prepare a red envelope? I better hurry to prepare a big red envelope!"
Liu Shiwei quickly waved his hand to deter him: "Brother Huang, you’re too kind, really, it’s unnecessary."
Liu Ruihan tugged at Huang Jun’s hand, her eyes sparkling with expectation: "Godfather, I don’t want a red envelope, I just want those delicious snacks and dishes you make! Every time I taste your cooking, I feel super happy!"
Huang Jun didn’t stand on ceremony, readily agreeing: "Well, of course! Anytime you want to eat something, just tell godfather, and I’ll definitely make it for you, ensuring you eat joyfully and satisfactorily!"
"Thank you, godfather!"
Liu Ruihan sweetly responded.
Miss Yang and the other young female teachers, looking at Liu Ruihan easily receiving a "long-term meal ticket," almost couldn’t resist asking whether Huang Jun needed another goddaughter? Or perhaps... a girlfriend or wife’s position?
But in the end, the joke remained a tacit understanding of mutual consent.
No one voiced it out.
Everyone relaxed and chatted for a moment in the pleasant atmosphere, enjoying this rare downtime.
However, the time to say goodbye quietly approached.
Despite today’s gathering being filled with joyous laughter and evoking reluctance, as the old saying goes, "all good things must come to an end," the delightful gathering inevitably accompanies reluctant farewells.
As the farewell approached, ripples stirred everyone’s heart.
Qingqing and Weiwei were very reluctant.
Huang Jun said, "It’s time for Hanhan to go take a nap, and you need a good rest too. Promise to invite Hanhan sister over next time to play, okay?"
Qingqing and Weiwei nodded not easily, each holding one of Liu Ruihan’s little hands: "Hanhan, goodbye."
Liu Ruihan nodded: "Qingqing sister, Weiwei sister, goodbye."
Actually, she was more reluctant to leave, because here she could eat food made by Huang Jun.
Liu Shiwei said to Huang Jun: "Brother Huang, today I’ve caused you to spend so much."
Huang Jun smiled and waved his hand: "What am I spending? You funded the ingredients; if anything was spent, it was you who spent..."
"It’s nothing much..."
Liu Shiwei said with a smile, then turned to Qingqing and Weiwei: "Qingqing, Weiwei, when you have time, remember to ask your dad to take you to my house to play!"
Qingqing and Weiwei nodded: "Okay, Uncle Liu."
"Boss, I’ll be heading back then," Chef Ge said softly.
Huang Jun nodded: "Go ahead, be careful on the way."
As everyone waved goodbye, one by one, Huang Jun and his family stood at the door, watching them head to the elevator.
Just then.
He noticed Yang Yuxi at the back of the group, suddenly turning around with a warm smile on her face, walking up to him and whispering: "Qingqing’s dad, don’t forget our arrangement for tomorrow~"
He nodded with a smile: "Don’t worry, Miss Yang, we definitely won’t forget."
Yang Yuxi made an "OK" gesture to them before gracefully turning and continuing towards the elevator.
Liu Suyu turned to look at Yang Yuxi, her eyes flickering with a mysterious glow.
Under this peculiar gaze, Yang Yuxi felt a little guilty: "What’s up? Su Yu, why are you looking at me like that?"
Liu Suyu crossed her arms, the corners of her mouth curling into a playful smile, leaning closer and asking in a low voice: "Be honest, is there something going on between you and Huang Jun..."
"What do you mean ’something going on with Huang Jun’..."
Yang Yuxi brushed aside the strands of hair falling by her ear while giving Liu Suyu a reproachful glance, her voice lowering further: "Don’t overthink, okay?"
"Humph, lying again!"
Liu Suyu mercilessly saw through her, her eyes full of mischievous insights, "That lingering look between you two, I saw it clearly, don’t think you can fool me!"
"What lingering look..."
Yang Yuxi reached out to pinch Liu Suyu’s ticklish spot: "Make you talk nonsense!"
"Oww... it tickles, I’m wrong, isn’t that enough..."
Liu Suyu feared this "gentle" punishment the most, quickly dodging and begging, earnestly promising: "Alright, I’ll stop saying you two are involved, spare me please!"
"Still daring to say!"
The two of them made a playful mess, luckily the others had already entered the elevator, and given they were at the corner with voices deliberately lowered, or else others might have thought something was going on!