In the living room.

After eating and drinking to their heart’s content, Huang Tao and Xuanxuan both patted their bellies and leaned back against the sofa, letting out satisfied burps.

Their actions were identical.

It was clear they were father and daughter.

"Xuanxuan..."

Sun Jiakang then trotted over with a flattering look on his face, offering the TV remote with both hands, and said, "What cartoon would you like to watch? How about uncle plays it for you?"

Xuanxuan didn’t answer but instead turned to look at Huang Tao.

Although she was quite tempted, she had to get her dad’s permission first!

Huang Tao patted her little head and nodded, "If you want to watch, go ahead, but make sure to protect your eyes—only half an hour of TV, okay!"

"Hmm hmm~"

Xuanxuan turned her little head back to Sun Jiakang and sweetly thanked him, "Thank you, uncle, then I’ll watch half an hour of Peppa Pig!"

Such a well-behaved child!

Her aunt was filled with joy and couldn’t help herself. She turned to Sun Jiakang, "Jiakang, look at Tao. He’s younger than you, but his child is already so grown. You’re no spring chicken either. It’s time for you to find someone to marry and have kids..."

Here comes the maternal reminder to marry and have kids, going online!

Sun Jiakang quickly took out his biggest weapon, "Mom, don’t worry, your son won’t stay single forever; there will always be someone waiting for me..."

The aunt unhesitatingly said, "King Yama, right?"

Sun Jiakang: "..."

Mom, can we have a pleasant conversation or not?

"Mom, I’m telling you, my girlfriend who’s still in grade school is waiting for me to ride the rainbow cloud to marry her!"

Aunt: "..."

"You’re always joking around."

The aunt raised her hand in frustration, wanting him to be better.

Good grief~ 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

She’s about to hit him just because they had a disagreement...

Seeing things were going awry, Sun Jiakang hurriedly picked up Xuanxuan and held her up in front of his mom.

Tool Xuan online!

This time!

The aunt looked at the adorable and lively Xuanxuan and quickly withdrew her hand. She then sent a big eye roll to Sun Jiakang.

For Xuanxuan’s sake, I’ll let you off temporarily!

We’ll settle the score when we get home!

Just then, Song Cailian and Huang Yide brought over some washed and peeled fruits and snacks, smiling as they called out, "Come, come, have some fruit!"

The aunt quickly accepted it with a smile, saying, "Cailian, brother-in-law, you don’t have to busy yourselves, sit down and enjoy with us!"

After that, she helped place the fruits and snacks on the coffee table in front of Xuanxuan one by one.

Apple and pear slices, washed strawberries, peeled pomelo segments, canned chips, small packets of Want Want Snow Cake, boxed Oreos, and Yummy Milk...

They all smiled at Xuanxuan.

For these elders, Xuanxuan was not just Huang Tao’s daughter but the family’s treasure!

Her well-behaved, sensible, and cute demeanor touched the softest parts of everyone’s hearts.

Naturally, anything good was for Xuanxuan first and foremost!

Huang Tao said, "Xuanxuan, take whatever you want to eat."

Never mind about the chips being unhealthy; she only eats them a few times a year, and it’s not like she eats a lot of them. How unhealthy can it be?

Right now!

He just wanted Xuanxuan to spend this New Year’s holiday happily!

Xuanxuan was really happy, looking at all the delicious fruits and snacks in front of her; she didn’t know how to choose.

But remembering what her dad said, she thought eating snacks at night wasn’t too good for the stomach.

In the end:

Understandingly, she chose strawberries.

Thinking about it!

Xuanxuan picked up a segment of pomelo and handed it to Huang Tao beside her, "Daddy, eat."

"Xuanxuan is so good..."

Huang Tao beamed and took the pomelo.

Sun Jiakang joked with Xuanxuan, "Xuanxuan, how come uncle doesn’t get anything?"

"So what would you like to eat, uncle? Xuanxuan will get it for you!"

Thinking uncle Jiakang had played her favorite Peppa Pig cartoon, she felt it was only right to reciprocate, so she asked with a smile.

Her aunt quickly chimed in, "Xuanxuan, don’t mind him. If he wants to eat, let him get it himself."

Sun Jiakang: "..."

Mom, am I really your biological son...

Then the aunt looked at Sun Jiakang again and said sourly, "Jiakang, now you know what envy is! If you’re envious, hurry up and have your own child, so they can care for you..."

Why, here we go again~

Can’t seem to get around this topic...

How is a grown man supposed to have a child?

Even if he wanted to have one, he first has to find someone willing to have a daughter for him!

Sun Jiakang completely surrendered to his mom!

He felt he should be in bed, not here...

Luckily, little Xuanxuan was considerate enough to pass him a small slice of apple, and it offered his heart, which was wavering on the brink of collapse, some comfort.

This made him swear to himself.

If he gets married in the future, he must have a daughter; if he has a son...

Then have another one!

"Come, come, let’s have some fruit..."

Song Cailian tactfully changed the topic, distributing other fruits among everyone.

Huang Tao was so busy playing the bystander that he hadn’t peeled the pomelo segment in his hand.

"Daddy~"

Xuanxuan’s call made Huang Tao unconsciously turn to her again, "Hmm? What’s up?"

Xuanxuan asked, confused, "Why aren’t you eating the pomelo? Is it not tasty? Then have some strawberries instead!"

She wanted to pick up strawberries for Huang Tao.

"No need to switch; Daddy will eat pomelo."

Huang Tao quickly reached out to stop her and then continued to ask, "Do you want some pomelo?"

He peeled off the pomelo’s skin, revealing the vibrant red flesh, and offered it to Xuanxuan’s mouth.

Xuanxuan took a small bite, chewed for a while, and her brows curved as dimples appeared.

"Daddy, you eat too!"

"Okay!"

Huang Tao chuckled, peeled off the rest of the pomelo skin, and enjoyed it with Xuanxuan and the family.

Actually, this pomelo wasn’t very sweet, but eating it made Huang Tao’s heart feel sweet, joyful, and peaceful, wishing for time always to remain this beautiful!

Forever and ever!

Meanwhile, Sun Jiakang was scrolling through webpages on his phone, trying his best to stay on the edges, avoiding any topics to prevent his mom’s criticism and lectures.

Then, he opened Weibo and browsed for a while.

As he browsed, he came across the top search.

At a glance, he froze.

He exclaimed in amazement, "Tao, you’re trending again!"

The aunt’s eyes lit up with surprise, "What did you say? Tao is trending again?"

Even Huang Yide and Song Cailian were excited and crowded around, "Quick, quick, let me see..."

They were almost happier and more excited than Huang Tao himself!

Although Xuanxuan didn’t know what trending was, it didn’t stop her from joining the fun.

She leaned over Sun Jiakang’s shoulder, eager to see for herself.

Judging by the text descriptions, the words she recognized were few enough to count on two hands.

Even so, she watched intently, just like a curious onlooker, feeling joyful from seeing everyone else’s excitement!

She couldn’t stop smiling.

Anyone who didn’t know better might think she could read those words!

In short, anything related to daddy, she wanted to know.

At this moment, in Huang Tao’s college WhatsApp group.

Gu Zhihao: Damn, Tao is trending again!

"???"

"I swear~ I didn’t expect A-list celebrity Liu Feifei to visit Tao’s restaurant, Tao’s pretty impressive!"

"@Huang Tao, @Huang Tao, @Huang Tao!"

"Where is Tao? Come out and flaunt it!"

Finding the group too noisy, Huang Tao had muted it, completely missing out!