"Stinky Dad! I'm ignoring you!" she declared, trying to scramble off Lin Feng's lap. After getting down, she ran off with a PITTER-PATTER of feet to complain to her brothers and sisters.

Lin Feng called out to her, "Stop right there!"

This was one of the few times Lin Feng had ever been stern with Xiao Bao; he had never spoken a harsh word to her before. Startled, the little girl turned to glance at her father and managed to hold back her tears.

Lin Feng walked over and patiently explained his reasoning to her once more. "Daddy knows your little feet are white and fragrant. But it's dirty inside your shoes... If we aren't hygienic and get sick, we'll need a shot, and it will hurt just like a vaccination."

Xiao Bao nodded, a fearful look on her face.

Lin Feng asked, "From now on, you can't put your little feet in the vegetable washing basin, understand?"

Xiao Bao nodded. "Got it!"

Then, Xiao Bao asked, "Daddy, are you done talking?"

Lin Feng nodded. "I'm done, so..."

So, since you made a mistake, you should apologize. Lin Feng thought.

Who would have thought that in the next second, Xiao Bao would burst into tears with a wail and run off to her siblings again.

San Bao saw her little sister in tears and quickly pulled her into a hug. "What's wrong? Did you get scolded?"

Er Bao came over as well. "Don't cry, don't cry. Our adorable little princess doesn't look pretty when she cries!"

Si Bao reached out to wipe her tears, but San Bao slapped his hand away. "You just peeled garlic!"

Startled, Si Bao quickly pulled his hand back.

Da Bao turned off the stove and came over. "What's wrong? Why are you crying all of a sudden?"

Xiao Bao buried her face in San Bao's chest, crying her heart out. "Stinky Dad was mean to Xiao Bao! Xiao Bao is so sad..."

It was clear she was genuinely heartbroken. Xiao Bao continued, "Xiao Bao doesn't love Daddy anymore! Daddy is bad... he doesn't love Xiao Bao... I'm so sad, I want to cry!"

For some reason, even though Xiao Bao was clearly so upset, her older siblings found themselves wanting to laugh. Had they forgotten they were the ones who caused this whole mess?

Er Bao stifled a laugh. "You don't love Daddy anymore? Then who do you love?"

Xiao Bao replied in her sweet, childlike voice, looking very serious. "Mommy, Big Brother, Second Sister, Third Sister, Fourth Brother, Big White, Fatty... Apple Tree Auntie, Orange Uncle, Brother Guo Guo..."

In short, she listed everyone and everything she could think of—people, trees, animals, and toys. The only one missing was Lin Feng, her father. Her siblings couldn't help but laugh, but they made sure Xiao Bao didn't hear them.

Si Bao, still trying to hold back his laughter, asked, "But he's our dad. You really don't like him anymore?"

Da Bao hastily chimed in, "Yeah! If Dad found out, he'd be so sad, wouldn't he?"

In reality, Lin Feng, who was listening nearby, was already cracking up. His daughter was just too adorable.

San Bao said gently, "But this was our fault to begin with. Daddy loves you so much! He'll definitely be heartbroken to hear that Xiao Bao doesn't love him anymore."

Si Bao added dramatically, "That's right! He might even cry secretly!"

Xiao Bao paused, lifting her tear-streaked face. "Daddy would cry?"

It seemed that in her mind, her father was someone who simply didn't cry.

Er Bao nodded quickly. "Yes! Daddy gets sad and cries, too."

Can you picture a nine-month-old baby deep in thought? Xiao Bao's face scrunched up for a full three seconds before she announced, "Okay, then I'll just ignore Daddy."

San Bao asked with a laugh, "So, do you still love Daddy?"

Xiao Bao huffed. "Fine, I'll love him then."

It wasn't just the children laughing; Lin Feng, who had been hiding in a corner and witnessing the whole exchange, was also laughing his head off.

Lin Feng coughed lightly and made his entrance. He didn't engage with Xiao Bao, walking straight to the kitchen instead. "When will dinner be ready?"

Everyone knew what was happening. Da Bao replied, "It's all ready. We're just waiting for Mom to get back."

As he and Da Bao spoke, everyone's gaze involuntarily shifted toward Xiao Bao. She pouted and turned her head away, pretending not to have seen Lin Feng.

This scene made everyone want to laugh again.

Amused, Lin Feng walked over to her. "What's this? Are you ignoring me now?"

Xiao Bao simply turned her head away again, determined to give him the cold shoulder.

Lin Feng nodded. "Alright then!"

This continued until five minutes later, when Zhang Yuxi returned home.

Xiao Bao ran to her with a PITTER-PATTER of feet. She was already fast when she walked, but when she ran, she was like a little blur. Zhang Yuxi watched her dash over, worried she might trip and fall.

She quickly scooped her up and said with a smile, "Did you miss Mommy? Were you so eager to see Mommy that you just had to have a hug?"

Xiao Bao didn't say a word, simply burying her face in Zhang Yuxi's chest with a pout.

"What's wrong? Why is our little princess unhappy?"

The response she gave was a heavy huff.

Now Zhang Yuxi was curious. "What happened? Tell Mommy."

Let me in on the drama!

San Bao came over and quickly explained what had happened, and Zhang Yuxi understood.

Wow, our little cub certainly has quite a temper!

Zhang Yuxi kissed Xiao Bao's forehead. "Alright, alright. Xiao Bao was in the wrong this time, okay?"

A child's way of thinking is so simple. For instance, not a single person is on my side. How heartbreaking is that?

And so, Xiao Bao started crying again.

Zhang Yuxi held Xiao Bao and soothed her. "What's wrong? Was it wrong for me to tell the truth?"

When you're raising your first child, you have to be cautious and careful. But with the second one, you have experience. There's no need to be so delicate. Besides, her siblings already dote on her, so she's not lacking for affection, even from her own mother! So what's wrong with telling the truth?

Xiao Bao cried out her grievance, "Daddy was mean to Xiao Bao... mean to Xiao Bao..."

The toddler's logic was surprisingly familiar: when a man and woman argue, even if the woman is at fault, the moment the man raises his voice, he's the one in the wrong. That her daughter already understood this principle at such a young age made Zhang Yuxi not know whether to laugh or cry. "How was he mean to you?"

Xiao Bao lifted her head, scrunching up her face to imitate Lin Feng's stern expression. It was both hilarious and adorable.

Zhang Yuxi couldn't hold back her laughter anymore and beckoned the other children over. "Xiao Bao, show Mommy again. How did Daddy scold you?"

Xiao Bao's earnest imitation was unintentionally hilarious. Zhang Yuxi and the other children couldn't stop laughing.

Oh my goodness, how can Xiao Bao be this cute? She's adorable even when she's angry!

Seeing everyone laughing, Xiao Bao grew a little confused, her small head filled with big questions. She turned her head, saw Lin Feng nearby, and huffed. "Ignoring Daddy!"

With that, she turned back and buried her face in Zhang Yuxi's chest.

Zhang Yuxi asked, amused, "Are you really not going to talk to Daddy anymore?"

Xiao Bao didn't respond, letting her actions speak for themselves.

Da Bao's cooking was quite good in both taste and presentation, though it certainly couldn't compare to Lin Feng's, who had the help of a system. After dinner, the children took care of the chores.

Lin Feng brought over the baby food, but Xiao Bao refused to let him feed her, insisting on Zhang Yuxi instead.

Lin Feng wasn't upset. He simply got up and headed upstairs. "Then I'm happily off the hook."

Daughters are often closer to their fathers, and that was especially true since Lin Feng spent every day with the baby. Xiao Bao watched her father's retreating back, her eyes welling up with tears... Zhang Yuxi saw all of this and continued to explain the reasoning to her daughter while feeding her.

After working in his study for a while, Lin Feng saw it was time for bed. When he pushed open the master bedroom door, he saw the mother and daughter playing happily together. Hearing the noise, they turned. Upon seeing her father, Xiao Bao instantly wanted a hug, probably having had so much fun she'd forgotten all about her vow to ignore him.

Lin Feng took her in his arms. "Playing a game with Mommy? Are you having fun?"

Just like that, the father and daughter made up.

He had thought Xiao Bao would forget the whole incident, but she remembered again during her pre-bedtime foot bath. When she came out of the bathroom, her mood had completely changed. Zhang Yuxi shot Lin Feng an amused smile. He knew exactly what she meant.

Xiao Bao got into bed, crawled over to Lin Feng, and stretched her chubby little foot toward him.

Lin Feng looked at her in surprise, his expression asking: What's this?

"Smells nice. Kiss-kiss."

Holding her chubby little foot, Lin Feng planted a loud kiss on it.

Xiao Bao had been over seven pounds at birth, even heavier than Da Bao. Holding onto the headboard for support, she stretched out her other chubby foot. "This foot too! Kiss-kiss!"

After Lin Feng kissed it, Xiao Bao happily threw herself into her father's arms and hugged him tightly.

"Xiao Bao loves Daddy the most..."

Lin Feng's heart melted. He regretted his harsh tone with Xiao Bao earlier. "Daddy loves Xiao Bao too! Super, super, duper loves Xiao Bao!"

Xiao Bao tumbled about in Lin Feng's arms like an energetic calf. Lin Feng indulged her antics. "Alright, it's time for night-night. Should Daddy tell you a story?"

Zhang Yuxi handed him a picture book.

Xiao Bao wasn't interested, continuing her gymnastic performance on the bed. Lin Feng sighed helplessly.

After she had tired herself out, Xiao Bao finally grew sleepy. By then, Zhang Yuxi was already fast asleep. Xiao Bao snuggled against Lin Feng's chest, her little bottom sticking up in the air as she drowsily drifted off.

Lin Feng covered her with a small blanket.

"Daddy!" she mumbled in her sleep.

"I'm here. Daddy's right here," he whispered back.

Hearing his response, Xiao Bao shifted into a comfortable position, pouted her lips, and fell soundly asleep.

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