Regardless of how bewildered Qiao Anqi was, the others were already waiting for their dishes in the private room.
"Nuannuan, come to Daddy, okay?" Ye Jinghuai felt a pang of sadness seeing Nuannuan ignore him.
"No, Nuannuan is very angry right now! Smelly Daddy~ Bad Daddy~" Nuannuan sat on Ye Jingming's lap, pouting with pride.
"It's Daddy's fault. Daddy won't do it again, okay?" Ye Jinghuai crouched in front of Nuannuan, his gaze intense.
Nuannuan's heart softened a little at her father's expression and she instinctively reached out to hug him. Seeing the situation was not right, Ye Jingming quickly scooped up Nuannuan and turned her to face him.
"Nuannuan, today Third Uncle will teach you a sentence: A man's words are like a deceptive ghost. Remember that? Don't easily believe what men say. Especially when a man tells you he's wrong and won't do it again." As he spoke, Ye Jingming glanced sideways at Ye Jinghuai.
Ye Jinghuai wished he could bore holes into Ye Jingming with his stare.
Ye Jingzhi sat beside them and gave Ye Jingming a thumbs-up from under the table: Third Brother, so brave!
"Is Third Uncle a deceptive ghost too?" Nuannuan blinked in confusion.
"How could Third Uncle deceive Nuannuan? Did Third Uncle make Nuannuan angry?"
"No~" Nuannuan shook her head.
"Then who made Nuannuan angry?"
"It's Daddy~" The exclamation was loud and clear.
"Then who is the deceptive ghost?"
"Daddy~"
Ye Jinghuai had never felt the word "Daddy" sting so much.
"Nuannuan is so smart!" Ye Jingming patted Nuannuan's little head, and Nuannuan proudly nuzzled his palm.
Beside them, Ye Jingzhi gave Ye Jingming two thumbs-up: Third Brother, you're my idol!
"Han Rui, cancel the cooperation plan with OA. I will not meet with OA personnel in the future. You represent me in discussions with them about any matters." Ye Jinghuai quickly announced his decision.
"But Boss, the board of directors is very invested in this project." Han Rui looked troubled on the phone.
"I'll handle any objections from the board. There's more to this world than just OA. Contact GU Group. Aren't they always at odds with OA?"
"But GU doesn't have any major projects right now, and they have no plans to enter our country."
"They will soon. They'll be very happy to have Ye's as a partner. Besides, after OA enters Long Country, won't they have any ideas?" wΑp.kanshu伍.net
"Yes, I'll get on it right away."
When Ye Jinghuai returned after the call, the little dumpling was sitting on a chair, happily munching on a rib.
Seeing him enter, she habitually wanted to smile at him. Suddenly remembering she was angry with her father, she deliberately put on a stern face and continued her battle with the meat in her bowl.
Ye Jinghuai was certain he heard something shatter.
Fortunately, Nuannuan would eventually go home, which brought Ye Jinghuai some comfort.
Refusing her father's hug again, Nuannuan entered sitting on Ye Jingzhi's arm. From the time they started eating until now, Nuannuan had been held by each of them in turn, but Ye Jinghuai hadn't even managed to get close to her.
"Third Uncle, Fourth Uncle, Little Uncle, wait for Nuannuan!"
As soon as Nuannuan entered, she wiggled and climbed upstairs. The three of them didn't ask any questions and casually sat on the sofa to wait.
"The meal is finished, and the person has been delivered. Should you be going now?" Ye Jinghuai's mood was extremely foul.
"I can't help it, Nuannuan asked me to wait for her~" Ye Jingxing's tone was very feigned.
"Second Brother, you know I can't refuse Nuannuan," Ye Jingzhi stated his innocence.
"That's right! If I go back on my word, Nuannuan will ignore me again." Ye Jingming's tone was very provocative.
After a while, Nuannuan slowly climbed downstairs again, a bulging little backpack on her back and her beloved plush bear in her hand.
"Nuannuan is ready, let's go!"
Nuannuan dragged her bulging backpack and toy bear to everyone, looking quite strenuous.
"Nuannuan, where are you going?" Ye Jinghuai had a premonition of something bad seeing Nuannuan with her "luggage."
"Nuannuan is running away from home!"
"No! This is your home, you're not going anywhere." Ye Jinghuai panicked at the words and went to take back Nuannuan's belongings.
"Bad Daddy~ Nuannuan doesn't want to be here." Nuannuan quickly moved aside with her bag.
Ye Jinghuai froze.
"Look, our little darling is running away from home. Someone's father is really not qualified," Ye Jingming stepped forward, picked up Nuannuan, and walked straight towards the door.
"Let's go, come home with Third Uncle, okay?"
"Okay~"
"Nuannuan, Little Uncle will carry your bag for you. Third Brother, can I sleep at your place tonight?" Ye Jingzhi fawningly stepped forward to pick up the bag.
"You dare to come to my place?" Ye Jingming looked at him with a half-smile.
"Heh heh, Third Brother, my dear brother~" Ye Jingzhi smiled ingratiatingly.
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"Third Brother, take me with you!" Ye Jingxing chased after them.
Ye Jinghuai stood alone in the living room, his face hidden in the shadows, making it impossible to read his expression.
Without Nuannuan, Ye Jinghuai found the silence terrifying.
That night, he tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep. He finally got up and went to Nuannuan's room, half-lying on her small bed.
Nuannuan's little figure filled his mind.
Her soft milky voice cooing to him, her gentle calls of "Daddy," her arms around his neck saying "I love Daddy."
Even the times she stayed up waiting for him to come home, then thoughtfully telling him "Daddy, you've worked hard." He even remembered the puddle of drool she left for him when they slept together.
The more he thought about it, the more unbearable it became. The scent of milk from Nuannuan still lingered in the air, and he could faintly hear her milky voice.
"Ding~ Favorability reduced by twenty, mission failed!"
"Impossible!"
Qiao Anqi, who was almost asleep, sprang up from the bed.