Early one morning, sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, casting a gentle glow across the living room.
Jiang Ning was intently teaching Mengmeng English.
He and Mengmeng had long since agreed on a daily study schedule: mornings were dedicated to English and art, afternoons to math and German, and evenings to the joyful activities of piano and singing—all of which Mengmeng thoroughly enjoyed.
For subjects Mengmeng showed less interest in, such as learning characters, practicing calligraphy, solving logic puzzles, and building with LEGOs, Jiang Ning kept the sessions to about half an hour, roughly the length of watching a cartoon.
What truly warmed Jiang Ning's heart was that even for these less engaging activities, Mengmeng still studied with exceptional diligence, listening intently to his instructions.
Perhaps it was due to their visit to Qingbei University, but Mengmeng's thirst for knowledge had grown even stronger.
Watching Mengmeng listen more attentively than ever before, a gratified smile involuntarily spread across Jiang Ning's face.
It seemed that taking Mengmeng to Qingbei University had indeed been remarkably effective, successfully igniting her passion for learning.
Jiang Ning still remembered the scene from yesterday at Qingbei University: the library filled with students quietly reading, and the classrooms buzzing with classes in session. Both sights had brought a look of longing to Mengmeng's eyes.
At the time, Jiang Ning had dismissed it as a fleeting curiosity, thinking she'd probably forget about it once they returned home.
To his surprise, during today's lesson, he found Mengmeng not only as cheerful as ever but also far more focused than before.
*Ring-ring-ring...*
Just then, Jiang Ning's phone rang abruptly.
He pulled it out and saw it was Old Master Tang calling.
"Mengmeng, I'm sorry, but Daddy needs to take this call. Okay?"
Seeing how intently Mengmeng was studying, and realizing his phone hadn't been silenced, Jiang Ning felt a pang of guilt. He quickly apologized to her.
At the same time, he silently reminded himself that from now on, he must always silence his phone when teaching Mengmeng, ensuring nothing distracts her from her studies.
"Daddy, why are you being so polite today? Just take the call, please," Mengmeng said with a mature smile.
Jiang Ning walked onto the balcony with his phone. "Hello, Chairman Tang."
"Hello, Master Jiang. I still feel more comfortable with you calling me Old Master Tang," the excited voice of Old Master Tang replied.
"Alright, then I'll call you Old Master Tang from now on," Jiang Ning agreed. "Old Master Tang, is the kitchen ready yet?"
"Yes, it was completed yesterday," Tang Xiachuan confirmed. "I didn't want to disturb you last night, so I'm asking today when it's convenient for you to come over and take a look. Are there any modifications needed?"
"Sure, I'll be right over," Jiang Ning replied.
"Excellent! See you soon," Tang Xiachuan said cheerfully.
"Beep, beep, beep..."
After hanging up, Jiang Ning put away his phone and walked into the living room. "Mengmeng, let's go for a walk in the neighborhood. We can practice English as we go. What do you say?"
Mengmeng's eyes instantly curved into crescent moons, and she replied happily, "Yes, Daddy! Let's go!"
Hand in hand, they walked out of the villa.
Mengmeng asked in English, "Which way should we go?"
Jiang Ning was surprised. He realized Mengmeng had a remarkable talent for foreign languages.
He had never taught her this particular phrase; he had only taught her the English pronunciation of "direction" before.
Patiently, Jiang Ning corrected her, "Mengmeng, it should be 'Which direction are we heading in?' That way, the pronunciation will be more standard."
Enthusiastic, Mengmeng replied in English, "Okay, I'll do everything Dad says."
Clearly, Mengmeng was thoroughly enjoying this method of learning English on the go. It seemed much more engaging than sitting in the living room listening to her father lecture.
At that moment, Jiang Ning couldn't help but recall his own school days. Listening to lessons indoors felt completely different from learning outdoors—the mood and focus were entirely different.
It seemed he should indeed take Mengmeng outdoors for lessons more often.
Just like when they returned to their hometown and she learned English so happily in the car;
And when she learned German with equal enthusiasm on the plane.
This approach not only prevented Mengmeng from finding learning boring and tedious, which could lead to her growing tired of it over time, but also allowed her to learn and grow happily.
After all, constantly forcing a child to study would exhaust her, and over time, it could even backfire.
Jiang Ning continued to speak English with Mengmeng. "Daddy is taking me, his precious daughter Mengmeng, to a house where two old grandpas live."
Mengmeng jumped for joy, wiggled her fingers, and asked in English, "Really? Two?"
Jiang Ning smiled and held up two fingers in response. "Yes, two old grandpas."
Mengmeng gave a thumbs-up like a big kid and said, "Okay, no problem!"
Watching Mengmeng's soft and adorable expression, Jiang Ning's heart overflowed with tenderness and joy.
For some reason, at that moment, he felt more strongly than ever that Mengmeng was like his own daughter, and the sense of closeness grew even stronger.
No wonder his parents had always said Mengmeng resembled him so much, insisting she was his child.
Could it be that Mengmeng really *was* his daughter?
Jiang Ning couldn't help but fall into a reverie.
But upon careful reflection, he realized he hadn't been intimate with any girl during his junior year of college.
At that moment, the image of the diving girl involuntarily surfaced in Jiang Ning's mind. He remembered having a strange, lewd dream that night.
When he woke up the next morning, the dream was already hazy. He was still sleeping on the floor with Su Che, but strangely, the zipper on his pants was open.
As Jiang Ning thought about it, his anxiety grew. Could Mengmeng really be the child he had with that diving girl?
If that were true, how would he handle the situation with Su Meng and the whereabouts of that diving girl?
If Mengmeng were truly his child, why would that diving girl have the heart to abandon her at an orphanage after giving birth?
With his growing affection for Mengmeng, Jiang Ning's thoughts became increasingly chaotic. The more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed that Mengmeng was his daughter.
Otherwise, with so many children in the world, why did he feel such an overwhelming sense of closeness and tenderness the first time he met Mengmeng?
Especially after his parents' reminders, although Jiang Ning had always vehemently denied it, deep down he had already accepted Mengmeng as his own daughter. This feeling was undeniable.
This was also why, when he learned Su Meng would be returning early from her business trip, he felt such deep anguish during the brief time he spent with Mengmeng.
It wasn't just the pain of impending separation and the system's imminent deactivation. What truly tormented him was the thought of not being able to be by Mengmeng's side as often in the future, a wave of endless reluctance washing over his heart.
"No, I need to take Mengmeng for a DNA test someday," Jiang Ning thought to himself.
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