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It was nighttime.

Song Tianning, who was lying in his crib, his back against the wall, was fast asleep.

Su Jiaojiao snuggled into Song Qinghan's embrace and talked with him.

Su Jiaojiao hadn't come back here in a long time. After giving birth to Song Tianning, she had spent her puerperium period at the Song parent's house. After that, they thought that Song Tianning was still too young and didn't want to come back here yet. This was because she was afraid he would have an accident on the road home.

Song Qinghan had actually come back here twice to move their belongings to his parents'.

Ji Ya has already resigned, so there was naturally no problem for her to take care of Song Tianning. On the other hand, Sun Fang already has four grandchildren, so she wasn't too bothered about letting Ji Ya take care of Song Tianning. [1]

From now on, they would only be staying here occasionally.

The two of them, who had lived here for two years, sighed a little, and they couldn't help but chat for a while.

That was until Su Jiaojiao yawned. Song Qinghan said, "It's getting late. Let's go to bed."

Su Jiaojiao was about to nod her head when she suddenly remembered the matchmaker system's task, and she stopped immediately. However, she was too embarrassed to say it out loud because the task was too shameful. But it wasn't like they hadn't done it before, so she waited for the right opportunity. [2]

When kissing him goodnight, she held him tightly.

Even though the matchmaking system's quest had been cut off, they still retained this habit.

Since they had been married for a long time, Song Qinghan naturally understood what she wanted to do and cooperated with her.

After the had their goodnight kiss, Su Jiaojiao was to talk to him about the matchmaker system's quest when a loud "waa—" sounded shocked the two of them.

Su Jiaojiao looked over with a bit of frustration and found out her son was bawling.

Song Qinghan was also a little irritated. He creased his brow and said, "I forgot that it's time for him to drink his milk."

Su Jiaojiao's mouth twitched, and she got up resignedly, "Can you carry him over here?"

Song Qinghan nodded embarrassedly, put on his clothes, and carried Song Tianning over.

After being breastfed by Su Jiaojiao, Song Tianning stopped crying. He kicked his feet in satisfaction and looked cheerful.

After Song Tianning finally fell asleep after a long while, Song Qinghan didn't plan to do anything else. He hugged her and said understandingly, "You're tired. Let's go to bed."

Song Qinghan was doing this for her sake, but Su Jiaojiao still had to finish the matchmaker system's mission.

She gritted her teeth and felt dissatisfied. She tugged on Song Qinghan's hand, but he didn't respond. Su Jiaojiao raised her head faintly and saw that Song Qinghan had already fallen asleep.

He fell asleep in seconds!

Su Jiaojiao: "..."

She laughed angrily and bit his nose, "You bastard!"

Song Qinghan hissed in pain after being bitten on the nose. He woke up to the sight of a frustrated Su Jiaojiao, and asked bemusedly, "What's wrong?"

Don't blame him. After all, Su Jiaojiao rarely took the initiative since she had enough on her plate with Song Qinghan's urges.

If she had a day to catch a breather, she'd be estastic.

But who knew she had a different attitude today.

Su Jiaojiao gritted her teeth. "What. Do. You. Think!"

She spoke each word clearly and distinctly, with deep resentment in her voice.

Song Qinghan suddenly understood. He moved towards her happily and muttered, "So that was the problem. Who know pregnancy made you want it more?"

Su Jiaojiao was confused. "What?"

Song Qinghan didn't explain and just did acted.

After that, they did it passionately. Su Jiaojiao's legs were so weak that she almost couldn't hold her son. Only then did Su Jiaojiao realise what he had misunderstood, and she embarrassedly told Song Qinghan the mission of the matchmaker system.

However, Song Qinghan pretended not to hear.

Su Jiaojiao smacked him in retaliation.

Seeing the bruise on Song Qinghan's face, Sun Fang hurried over to lecture Su Jiaojiao, "You've become a mother, can you be less temperamental? Stop bullying Qinghan!"

Su Jiaojiao was at a loss for words.

Armos D. Platypus: Just a slice of life chapter.

[1] This wasn't the way I expected things to develop, but I can't say I dislike the development.

[2] If you feel like the mission isn't very embarrassing, I censored the mission in the previous chapter in case it would cause some issues for the boss.

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Chapter 122

When Song Tianning was young, Su Jiaojiao and Song Qinghan didn't really feel like parents. They just thought that he couldn't speak, and could only eat and sleep. Song Tianning was like a doll. He was cute, and fragile, and they needed to protect him with their love.

Ji Ya had stopped going to work, and she could concentrate on taking care of Song Tianning. Song Huaijin also wanted to retire to take care of him, but he couldn't. However, he played with his grandson for a long time every day after getting off work. Sometimes, Su Jioajiao and SOng Qinghan even let Song Tianning sleep in his grandparents' room.

They can feed him milk powder if he gets hungry anyways.

Because of this, Su Jiaojiao and Song Qinghan weren't needed often, and their job was basically to play with Song Tianning.

When Song Tianning was four months old, everything in the family was going smoothly. Song Huaijin arranged for Song Qinghan to start working in the brick factory.

Song Qinghan had recently found a school to be affiliated with. Last year, he got the top ten in the exam and got a diploma, so he could be considered to have a junior high school education level. It wasn't out of the ordinary for him to go to work in a factory.

The brick factory wasn't busy. Song Qinghan got to leave work on time, and had a fixed salary and benefits. After getting off work, he studied with Su Jiaojiao and did his homework. [1] Although Song Qinghan's relationship with his wife had improved, on the contrary, he had slightly neglected his son.

Song Tianning was one year old when he said the word 'mother' for the first time. Su Jiaojiao's heart seemed to be hit by a pang of emotion, full of sorrow but also joy.

She had become a mother!

At that moment, she finally realized deep in her heart that she was no longer a child, but a mother who had to take responsibility for her son's life.

Song Qinghan was a little better than her. Although he was also hit by that pang of emotion, his eyes were only a little red. He paid more attention and treated Song Tianning better after that, but there wasn't much change aside from that.

However, Su Jiaojiao was in a daze for a long time and started to worry.

"Qinghan, what if I don't teach Tiantian well and he becomes a scumbag when he grows up?" One night, Su Jiaojiao suddenly asked Song Qinghan this question.

Song Qinghan was stunned by her thought process, but he still answered her very seriously, "Then you just have to teach him well. My parents will also help you, so he won't become a scumbag."

Su Jiaojiao whispered, "But didn't they raise Song Yu'an? He didn't turn out very well!"

After saying this, Su Jiaojiao felt a little guilty, but it's true. Song Yu'an didn't turn out the best after being raised by them.

Although Song Yu'an had came over a few times to ask the Song parents for money, they didn't agree because they wanted to save money for their son and grandson. However, his personality was clearly evident from these interactions.

Now, Song Huaijin and Ji Ya doted on their grandson even more than they doted on Song Yu'an back then. They practically gave him anything he wanted, and didn't scold him even when he peed on the food.

Song Qinghan furrowed his brows. He started to seriously think about this issue together with Su Jiaojiao, and he agreed, "Yes, we have to put more effort into Tiantian's education."

Su Jiaojiao nodded vigorously, "From tomorrow, I will formulate a growth plan for Song Tianning, so he won't become a scumbag in the future like Song Yu'an!"

Song Qinghan patted her head in praise, "Come on, wifey, I'll help you."

......

Song Tianning was being coaxed to sleep by his grandparents in another room. He was about to fall asleep when he suddenly felt a chill behind his back and started wailing.

Ji Ya was at a loss, "What's the matter? Weren't you about to go to sleep just a second ago? Lao Song, are you pressing on your grandson's hands or feet?"

Song Huaijin got up quickly, took a closer look, and said blankly, "No!"

Armos D. Platypus: A good education is important! They're taking steps to make their son be the best he can be.

[1] I'm going to assume Song Qinghan's being taught by Su Jiaojiao, since that seems like the most obvius answer. Night school exists, but if I remember correctly, not in the 70s!

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Chapter 123

Su Jiaojiao's idea of educating Song Tianning was very simple. To educate children, especially very young children, you had to teach them with words and demonstrate your teachings with your actions.

For the first part, she decided to teach him using the words of wise men.

So she went to the bookstore and bought some books with the thoughts of philosophers. As long as she thought the sayings in there made sense, she would read them to Song Tianning.

Song Tianning was also very cooperative. He liked his mother's voice. Although he was usually noisy, as long as Su Jiaojiao speaks to him in a soft voice, he would quiet down and look at her. He'd be as happy as a clam.

This motivated Su Jiaojiao and made her feel like she was doing something right.

Only...

Song Tianning would keep making the mistakes he had previously made.

He always urinated on others secretly when they weren't looking, especially strangers.

Su Jiaojiao and Song Qinghan now mainly lived in the city. Song Tianning was still young, so the two of them rarely took him out. Except for the neighbors who came to look at him curiously, everyone was basically complete strangers to him.

Later, when he was one year old, he learnt how to crawl, so Su Jiaojiao started to take him out for walks.

This was how she discovered this unique characteristic of his.

He used to only urinate on the people who tried to hug him.

Now, he took the initiative to reach out and ask someone to hold him. Everyone loves this cute and chubby child, so they were naturally willing to hold him, but he'll pee on them less than a minute after they do so.

He wouldn't say a word, and he'd be smiling with his big twinkling eyes as he wets other people's pants.

Su Jiaojiao was so angry that she wanted to slap him every time. However, he looked at her with big innocent eyes like he hadn't done anything each time, so she couldn't help but stay her hand.

Ji Ya also helped persuade Su Jiaojiao not to hit Song Tianning, so he was spared from the cane every time. [1]

She just disciplined him by making him attend 'thought reformation' classes for half an hour every time.

Each and every time, he nodded his head obediently like he understood, but he'd do the same thing all over again the next time!

Su Jiaojiao gradually became more and more desperate, but she couldn't think of a better way to discipline him, so she could only continue and hope he'll see the error of his ways.

......

But after that, everyone in their community knew Song Tianning would pee on anyone who hugged him, and no one dared to do so after that.

When Song Qinghan came back from work, the living room was empty, so he went straight to Song Tianning's play room on the first floor.

Sure enough, just as he approached, he heard a rather stern voice speaking from inside, "Tiantian, please listen. You've made a mistake again today..."

Then she lectured him for a long time.

From time to time, a cheerful child's voice responded, "Ah!"

"Mama!"

His responses prevented Su Jiaojiao from losing steam.

Song Qinghan's expressionless face slowly turned into a smile as he heard Su Jiaojiao lecturing. However, he didn't go in and just listened at the door.

Ji Ya was cooking in the kitchen. When she came out with delicious food, she saw her son standing there and wondered, "Why don't you go in?"

Song Qinghan looked inside and replied, "I won't disturb her when she's educating Tiantian."

This is what they agreed on. She'll educate Tiantian and he won't interfere, and the Song parents also agreed not to interfere. Unfortunately, they can't help but accidentally breach the agreement.

Ji Ya also remembered the agreement. Although she had breached it more than once, she still gritted her teeth and endured it. Looking at the fragrant food in her hand, she embarrassedly stuffed it into her son's hand. "Forget it. Give this to her."

This is what she brought to save her grandson. Her daughter-in-law loves to eat, and she'd forget everything when she ate.

Song Qinghan nodded and took it. There were French fries on the plate. His dad had seen them on a business trip to Beijing. A lot of people liked this foreign fast food dish, so he bought some back. Although they weren't tasty when he got back, Su Jiaojiao pestered Ji Ya to help her make some all the time after that. Later, they found out that Song Tianning also liked to eat them, and the mother and son always fought for the French fries.

The aroma had probably passed through the crack of the door, and Su Jiaojiao's voice paused for a second before continuing.

Song Tianning, who was sitting there listening to his mother teach him an ethics lesson, couldn't help it and said weakly, "Mama..."

Su Jiaojiao sneered, "It's useless even if you called your dad!"

Song Tianning didn't understand and thought she was asking him to call his dad. A hint of doubt flashed in his big eyes, but he said obediently, "Dada!"

Su Jiaojiao was speechless after that.

Armos D. Platypus: Wow, I don't know if Song Tianning is really naughty or Su Jiaojiao's just really strict. I'm going to guess the latter.

[1] He's one year old!

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Chapter 124

Seeing that his mother didn't respond, Song Tianning pursed his mouth aggrievedly and whispered, "Eat... potatoes!"

Su Jiaojiao shook her head, "No, you made a mistake today. These fries are mine and mine alone!"

Song Tianning looked at her blankly, like he didn't understand.

He anxiously tried to get up, "Eat!"

But Su Jiaojiao shook her head again. "No!"

This time, he understood. He pouted as his eyes turned red, and he began to cry aggrievedly. "Wuuuu..."

Su Jiaojiao still didn't let him off. She pointed at him and said with a dark face, "You peed on someone today! This is your punishment!"

"Wuuwuu..." When Song Tianning heard these words, he suddenly cried even more sadly.

However, although he cried for the fries, he still didn't dare to resist her. He didn't know why. When facing his comparatively not-as-gentle father, he could poop on him and not feel any remorse, but when he was facing his mother, he was afraid. As long as his mother said something, he didn't dare to not listen to her. [1]

Su Jiaojiao's heart softened when she heard his cry, but she still insisted, "No!" Then, she turned her head, looked at Song Qinghan outside the door, and stretched out her hand, "Give it to me."

Song Qinghan handed over the plate to her.

Song Tianning suddenly stopped crying and looked at her with drool coming out of his mouth.

Then, he saw Su Jiaojiao eat the fries by herself!

"Mama!" he yelled.

No one paid any attention to him, as his father was talking to his mother with a smile.

He hurriedly tried to get up, and was about to rush over to get some chips to eat for himself. They were right in front of his eyes, so why can't he have some?

Unexpectedly, before he got close, his face was pressed by a big hand, and then he couldn't move forward anymore.

"Papa!" Song Tianning felt extremely wronged.

Song Qinghan turned to look at him and said ruthlessly, "No! You've made mother angry!"

Song Tianning instinctively shrank backwards, feeling a chill behind his back. The familiar feeling made him gulp as he swallowed his saliva and started to retreat. [2]

Taking two steps away from Song Qinghan, he continued pitifully shouting at Su Jiaojiao when he felt safe, "Mama~"

His milky voice was softer than the matchmaker system's.

The matchmaker system couldn't help but run out to tease him, using its tail to attract his attention.

It's a pity that Song Tianning was only focused on the fries. He just batted away the snow-white pomeranian and crawled towards Su Jiaojiao with dribble coming from his mouth, "Mom, eat..."

Su Jiaojiao took a bite of french fries, and even flaunted it in front of him and said, "This is your punishment for doing something wrong!"

"Wuuwuu!" Song Tianning burst out crying once again.

Su Jiaojiao was shaken by his voice.

Song Qinghan quickly hugged her in his arms to comfort her, "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid..."

She started feeling regretful. "It seems that teaching Tiantian with words is useless. Each time I lectured him for peeing on someone, he could still laugh during the entire ordeal. But when I didn't let him eat the fries, he cried."

"Then do this next time. If he pees on other people, he won't be able to eat French fries." Song Qinghan followed up with this.

"Yes!" Su Jiaojiao nodded vigorously.

Song Tianning looked at the two who were chatting and ignoring him, and cried even louder, "Granmma!"

Later, little Song Tianning finally understood that peeing on others was not a good thing, so why would his mother speak to him for so long each time he did it? [3]

He felt wronged and aggrieved.

*****

When Song Tianning turned three, the gaokao returned.

Su Jiaojiao and Song Qinghan have been preparing for many years, and because the gaokao had only returned for the first year, the requirements were much lower. After all, there weren't many people who studied seriously during the span of then years without the gaokao.

Therefore, this year, the college entrance examination wasn't tricky for Su Jiaojiao and Song Qinghan.

Not to mention that the two of them could also speak, read and write English passably.

With their scores, they comfortably got into a good university in Beijing.

At this time, there started to be talks about a free market, but there are still two or three years before self-employment officially became a thing.

Su Jiaojiao doesn't remember this very well. After all, she was not born in this era, and she has graduated from high school for a long time.

The young couple had saved a lot of money, enough to buy a house in Beijing while the prices weren't high.

Although the Song family's roots are in Jinyang City, they also have some connections in Kyoto.

The two elders only had this child, and they didn't care about their career much. Song Qinghan would probably stretch his wings and soar there, so the two decided to apply for a transfer after talking about it for a bit.

After the transfer, it was impossible to Song Jinhuai to be a factory manager, but they just want to follow their son and grandson.

After the family discussed it, Song Huaijin started to act.

Armos D. Platypus: They're really getting places. What next, space?

[1] I don't think Tiantian would feel fear towards his mum, but alright.

[2] He's familiar with the feeling of fear? What did he experience in this past year?

[3] So he thought that was a reward...

P.S.: New story after this, expected in February/March

Also, good books to check out since you've reached the end...temporarily.

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Chapter 125

It was March of the following year when they settled down in Beijing.

Su Jiaojiao and Song Qinghan insisted on buying a house, but it was hard to find a suitable place for them. The houses were either too small or too big. The one they finally settled down on was also more expensive than expected.

So the money they had left was less than 2000 dollars.

As the head of the family, Song Huaijin still had a stable salary since he transferred to the capital. Still, they couldn't spend as much money as before. Su Jiaojiao and Song Qinghan spent a lot of money to go to university, but Song Tianning's living standards couldn't drop.

So Ji Ya also found a job.

Song Tianning was sent to kindergarten when he was just over three years old.

One day, Su Jiaojiao and Song Qinghan picked up their son on the way back home from school.

Song Tianning happily ran out from the kindergarten. He raised his head and asked earnestly, "Mom, we haven't seen each other in a long time! I miss you very much!"

Su Jiaojiao smiled and hugged her son in her arms, and answered him, "No, we saw each other in the morning. Mom and Dad sent you to kindergarten!"

Song Tianning shook his head and said in a milky voice, "You should say, 'Why are you asking this?'"

Su Jiaojiao couldn't help laughing and cooperated, "Why are you asking this?"

Song Tianning held his heart and said loudly, "Even though we haven't seen each other for a day, it's been several autumns! That's why I miss you so much!" [1]

Su Jiaojiao laughed and leaned on Song Qinghan, "Hahaha, son, you're awesome!"

She didn't expect to hear this pick-up line, she was very satisfied.

Song Tianning smiled and hugged her back. Seeing her smile like this, he couldn't be happier, "I missed you so much~"

Song Qinghan, who was supporting Su Jiaojiao, looked down at the happy pair of mother and son in his arms. His thin lips were pursed, a little aggrieved.

Jiaojiao rarely smiled so cheerfully in front of him.

But soon, Song Qinghan thought of something, so Jiaojiao likes this?

*****

Su Jiaojiao didn't know what Song Qinghan was thinking at this time. She was immersed in her son's sweet words. When she became a mother, her heart had softened a lot. Facing her son's childish words, she not only did not feel speechless but her heart was full of joy.

So on the way back, the mother and son held hands affectionately, and spoke cheerfully.

Completely forgot about my father, a relatively silent person.

Song Qinghan remained silent, and followed behind the mother and son two steps behind. He looked at Su Jiaojiao with the same eyes as before, but with a little more helplessness. However, his look towards his son slowly became more and more malicious. [2]

In fact, after his son was born, his status immediately declined. Needless to say, his parents only cared about their grandson. Now Song Tianning was why they worked at all, and would only leave reluctantly after kissing him every morning. The kid wouldn't want to let go either.

Su Jiaojiao was a little better. Although she also mostly cared about her son, he was the one who secretly supplied her with snacks. He was also the only one who knew about her secret.

In this regard, Song Qinghan was secretly proud.

However... at this time, the sense of crisis in his heart is getting stronger and stronger. If he didn't know about her secret, wouldn't Jiaojiao start ignoring him?

Song Qinghan knows that he was quite naive to think this way, as he was jealous of a child.

But he couldn't help it.

Feeling a little bit of grievance in his heart, Song Qinghan tightened the two schoolbags in her hands. When he was thinking about this, he also subconsciously slowed down.

After walking two steps, Su Jiaojiao suddenly found that the person who had been following closely behind her seemed to be gone. Su Jiaojiao hurriedly stopped and looked back. She said in surprise, "Qinghan?"

Song Qinghan caught up silently.

Su Jiaojiao blinked and grabbed his sleeve. But in the 70s, even a husband and wife couldn't be too intimate in public. She released his sleeve and asked distressedly, "What's wrong?"

Song Qinghan smiled, "Nothing."

His smile was calm, just like before.

She couldn't see anything.

Su Jiaojiao took another look suspiciously. She felt that his smile was slightly different when he faced her.

It's a pity that she understand what he was thinking.

Song Tianning also imitated his mother and tilted his head. Then, he shook his head and said in a milky voice, "Daddy is fine. You can see that Daddy is smiling!"

Song Qinghan, "..."

That brat!

But Su Jiaojiao was comforted by this sentence for the most part and smiled, "Well, then let's go home quickly."

She'd ask what was going on when they were alone.

Song Tianning was already three years old. After he stopped breastfeeding at eight months, Su Jiaojiao didn't take him to sleep. When he was two years old, he could climb in and out of the cot by himself, and he started sleeping alone.

When they came to the capital, they bought a house with four rooms. One was used as a study, and another was given to Song Tianning. Ji Ya objected, but failed, and she could only feel distressed. She got up secretly in the middle of the night to watch her grandson many times, going to work the next day with a pair of dark circles under his eyes.

However, after this, Song Tianning became more self-reliant. The two-person world of Su Jiaojiao and Song Qinghan returned, and their relationship heated up for a while.

Song Qinghan was initially unhappy because of Song Tianning, so when he heard what his son said, and the fact Su Jiaojiao really stopped asking about him, a sullen anger bloomed in his chest, and his face became ugly.

It's a pity that the mother and son duo didn't pay attention to him at all.

Armos D. Platypus: Poor Song Qinghan.

[1] This isn't gonna be good.

[2] At least he knows it's juvenile of him later on.

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Chapter 126

At night, Su Jiaojiao was lying in bed next to Song Qinghan, who had just come from the shower.

She immediately rolled over and nestled in his arms, tilting her head to look at him and wondered, "Qinghan, are you unhappy today?" He had been looking strange all day/

Song Qinghan wasn't as sad by now. He was never one to complain, and now he knew where he was lacking, he had to make up for it. He had been taking notes for half a day and had crafted the best pick-up line to tell Su Jiaojiao. [1]

But it took courage to say it. He wasn't good at being a sweet talker. Back when he had to say 'Wifey, I love you' five times every night for half a month, he had already been red-faced and blushing by the end of it. Not to mention these saccharine words.

So his look became more and more abnormal. It was no longer unhappy, but rather torn and strange.

As sun as Su Jiaojiao asked him this, his eyebrows raised, and his heart started to beat quickly. He tensed up and shook his head, "No."

This time, it was more geniune than what he said on the way back from school in the afternoon.

After saying that, Song Qinghan opened his mouth, wanting to say the words he had prepared, but he felt so embarrassed by the mere thought he couldn't say anything.

Su Jiaojiao wasn't thick-skinned. She felt he was being real and was relieved, smiling as she went over to kiss him. "Be good. From now on, tell me if there's something important, ok? You're the most important person to me, and no one can compare to you. If you keep things from me, I'll be hurt."

I'm her most important person?

No one can compare?

Song Qinghan shot awake and he was instantly refreshed. Feeling a little hallucinatory, he hesitantly asked, "What did you just say?"

Seeing him like this, Su Jiaojiao only felt he was like Song Tianning when he made a mistake, and smiled even more gently, "I said that you are the most important person, the one who will live with me for the rest of our lives, and that even our children are no match for you."

Her soft voice was caressing his ears, a tingling sensation spread all the way to his whole body. Song Qinghan's throat twitched, his mind had long since been blanked out by this sudden surprise, and he had forgotten what he had prepared. Only excitement remained.

"Jiaojiao, you are also the most important person to me!" He said seriously, "I can't compare to you!"

Su Jiaojiao arched her eyes, "I know."

Song Qinghan became even more dizzy, carefully moving closer, their lips touching together...

*****

The next day happened to be a rest day.

Song Qinghan woke up with a start. The person in his arms was still sleeping heavily, but there was already a rattling noise outside. His parents were up cooking breakfast, accompanied by Song Tianning's childish voice chattering away.

The sound was reduced by several magnitudes through the door of the room, and could not be heard too audibly.

Thinking about what they did last night, he felt blessed from the bottom of his heart. He was about to go back to sleep until he realised what he'd forgotten last night!

He hadn't said what he wanted to say to Jiaojiao!

Even though Jiaojiao had said that he was the most important thing, there was no denying that her attention was being stolen by Song Tianning, right?

As a father, he was relieved that his son was so smart and lively, but he was determined not to lose to him!

He silently reviewed what he had written down last night in his head, and then opened his eyes and waited for Su Jiaojiao to open her eyes.

Su Jiaojiao rubbed her eyes and said in a drowsy voice, "What's wrong?"

Song Qinghan's handsome face reddened and he whispered, "Jiaojiao, I'm going somewhere."

Su Jiaojiao asked, "Where?"

"To your heart!"

After saying that, his whole face turned red. This was one of the pick-up lines he had figured out through his research. [1]

Su Jiaojiao froze for a moment, and a bunch of goosebumps rose on her body. She could giggle at her son's innocent cuteness, but this was really embarrassing with how seriously Song Qinghan said it.

It was so cheesy and embarrassing.

Su Jiaojiao laughed dryly and didn't respond for half a second.

Song Qinghan's red, handsome face slowly lost its colour after seeing his reaction, and his eyes were filled with frustration.

He really couldn't do it after all.

Su Jiaojiao's heart thudded and she hurriedly added, "You've always been in my heart!"

Song Qinghan's expression blanked for a moment, but when he responded, his face flushed once more. He gave her another expectant look with a contented smile.

Since Jiaojiao responded to him, wasn't she as happy to hear this as she was yesterday?

However, it turned out that he had thought too much.

Su Jiaojiao was embarrassed by this cheesy pick-up line and immediately lifted the quilt and got up, "I'm hungry. Let's get up and have breakfast first."

Song Qinghan, "...Oh."

What was there not to understand about this reaction?

He decided to give up on this route. [2]

Su Jiao Jiao did not know that she had gotten away because of her bland reaction, she changed her clothes, washed up, and immediately hugged her son and kissed him twice as she washed his ears, "Tiantian, mommy missed you so much today!"

Song Tianning responded enthusiastically and loudly, "Mama! I miss you so much too!!!"

Song Qinghan was speechless.

Armos D. Platypus: Note to self – This is exactly what to avoid when trying to pick up girls.

[1] That was the worst pick-up line you could've chosen.

[2] Song Qinghan: Forget it, let's let that brat have his fun for now.