"Qianqian, Mommy looks beautiful even when she's angry. Just like when you cry—it's still cute. Mommy and Daddy wouldn't stop loving you just because you cry."
Lin Chen gently pinched Lin Xiaoqian's little cheek.
"Qianqian, why would you say something like that?"
Lin Xiaoqian replied, "An old grandma told a big sister that if she cried, she wouldn't look pretty anymore, and people wouldn't like her."
"You heard that while you were playing downstairs?"
"Mhm."
Lin Chen said, "The grandma was probably just trying to scare that big sister. But Daddy thinks it's not good to say things like that because it can make the girl sad. Don't you think so?"
"Daddy and Mommy will never abandon you, and Daddy and Mommy won't separate either. You don't need to worry."
Xu Mengyao looked at Lin Chen.
She hadn't thought much about it just now.
But Lin Chen had immediately realized the problem—he understood that hearing words like that could make Lin Xiaoqian feel insecure.
"Daddy, that grandma won't abandon that big sister, right?"
"Of course not."
Lin Xiaoqian looked puzzled.
"Then why did that grandma say that? It would make the big sister sad."
Lin Chen thought for a moment before replying,
"In the past, our country was very poor. Many people couldn't go to school or receive an education. Because of that, they didn't know certain principles."
"Maybe that grandma didn't realize that saying those words would make the girl sad."
"If someone told you that Mommy and Daddy wouldn't want you anymore if you weren't obedient, what would you say? Would you feel sad?"
Lin Xiaoqian giggled.
"I would say they're wrong! Mommy and Daddy would never abandon me. I wouldn't feel sad at all, hehe."
Lin Chen laughed.
"That's right. We shouldn't become sad just because someone says something wrong."
"We need to have our own judgment."
Lin Xiaoqian nodded seriously.
"Mhm!"
Xu Mengyao added, "Qianqian, that's why you'll need to go to school and learn knowledge in the future. Otherwise, you won't understand these principles."
"Mommy, that's not true."
Lin Xiaoqian shook her head.
"Daddy will teach me. Daddy, can I not go to kindergarten in the future?"
Lin Chen turned to Xu Mengyao.
"Honey, Qianqian's birthday is September 20. She could start kindergarten a year later."
Xu Mengyao looked surprised.
"You mean letting Qianqian delay kindergarten for a year, and you'll take care of her for another year?"
Lin Chen nodded.
"What I teach her won't be worse than kindergarten."
Xu Mengyao hesitated.
"But wouldn't that delay your career? You'd be stuck at home."
Lin Chen smiled.
"I actually like it. Besides, aren't you the one building the career in this family? If both of us focus completely on work, who will take care of the home?"
Xu Mengyao said,
"Husband, you're the head of the family. It's your decision. Whether you take care of her yourself or send her to kindergarten, I support you."
"Then I'll take care of her for another year."
"I still haven't had enough time with Qianqian yet."
Lin Chen said with a cheerful smile.
Once Lin Xiaoqian started kindergarten, the time she spent learning from him would decrease significantly. His own improvement would slow down, and Lin Xiaoqian's talent development would naturally slow as well.
Previously, Lin Chen hadn't discussed this with Xu Mengyao because their relationship hadn't been that deep. Back then, Xu Mengyao assumed that once Lin Xiaoqian could attend kindergarten, she wouldn't need to trouble him anymore.
But things were different now.
Their relationship had grown much deeper, and they were already engaged.
"Yay!"
Lin Xiaoqian was overjoyed.
After breakfast, Xu Mengyao went to the company.
Lin Chen first practiced Tai Chi with Lin Xiaoqian, then taught her how to fold a paper airplane.
"Daddy, let's go defeat monsters!"
Lin Xiaoqian pulled Lin Chen into the study.
After turning on the computer, Lin Chen taught her how to play a game.
Five minutes later, he began gaining hacking skills.
About twenty minutes later, Lin Chen said,
"Qianqian, that's enough for today. Playing too long will hurt your eyes."
He wanted to improve his hacking skills faster, but Lin Xiaoqian's health was far more important.
"Daddy, can we play a little longer?"
Lin Xiaoqian pleaded sweetly.
Lin Chen shook his head.
"Qianqian, that's not allowed. When we're playing outside, it's fine if you ask to play a little longer. But when it comes to computers, we can't."
"Okay…"
Lin Xiaoqian said reluctantly.
"Aren't you fond of playing in water? Daddy will take you swimming."
Lin Chen lifted her up and kissed her cheek.
While it was still summer, he wanted Lin Xiaoqian to learn how to swim.
Around two in the afternoon, Lin Xiaoqian was taking a nap.
Beep beep!
Lin Chen's phone rang.
He had saved Chen Zhian's number—it was Chen Zhian calling.
Lin Chen answered.
"Mr. Chen, is something the matter?"
"If you need to cancel your appointment, that's fine."
Chen Zhian hurriedly replied from the other end,
"Master Lin, canceling the appointment is impossible. I've already arrived in Magic City, and I'm near your neighborhood."
"I'd like to come over and apologize to you in person. Is it convenient now?"
Lin Chen quickly replied,
"You're welcome to come, Mr. Chen. I have time now. But there's really no need to apologize."
"Master Lin, then I'll come visit you."
Lin Chen told him the apartment number.
A few minutes later, a Lamborghini Aventador drove into the neighborhood.
Inside the sports car sat Chen Zhian.
He parked in the underground garage of Lin Chen's building.
Holding two toys he had bought for Lin Xiaoqian, Chen Zhian went upstairs.
"Master Lin, I'm really sorry about what happened earlier. I bought two toys for your daughter, Qianqian."
Chen Zhian smiled when he saw Lin Chen.
Lin Chen accepted the toys.
"Mr. Chen, Qianqian is taking a nap right now. I'll thank you on her behalf for the gifts."
"I heard Wu Haoyu will be locked up for two months. Thank you."
After they sat down, Chen Zhian said,
"Someone like Wu Haoyu staying locked up longer is actually good for society."
"Master Lin, I didn't know your true ability before. I spoke disrespectfully, and I hope you'll forgive me."
As he spoke, Chen Zhian took out a Lamborghini key.
"Master Lin, this is for you."
"It's one of the cars in my collection. I've never driven it before. The Lamborghini Aventador is parked downstairs."
Lin Chen quickly shook his head.
"Mr. Chen, I can't accept this. You're my client and supported my business. Accepting such an expensive gift would be inappropriate."
"I'll accept the toys for Qianqian, but I can't accept the car."
Chen Zhian said,
"Master Lin, it's only one of the cars in my collection. At my age, I can only keep them as collectibles to admire. You're still young—you can actually enjoy driving them."
"If you refuse to accept it, I'll just stay here and refuse to leave."
"Anyway, the food at your house must be much better than outside."
Lin Chen: "…"
"Mr. Chen, you're such a big CEO, and you're still acting like this?"
Chen Zhian laughed.
"If you don't take it, I'll stay right here—eating and drinking your food."
"You decide."
Lin Chen sighed softly.
"Mr. Chen, I'll accept the car. Let me give you a piece of calligraphy as a return gift."
Lin Chen occasionally practiced calligraphy.
He had even asked Elder Pei to mount several of his works.
Soon, Lin Chen went to the study and brought out a scroll tube.
"Mr. Chen, see if you like it."
"If not, I'll give you another one."
Chen Zhian curiously removed the calligraphy from the tube.
He spread it out on the coffee table.
Four characters were written on it:
"The Sea Embraces All Rivers."
Chen Zhian quickly became immersed in it.
He seemed to see countless rivers—
all flowing into the vast ocean.
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