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After enthusiastically introducing the products, the shopping assistant brought extra snacks for the little ones.
“If you like these, you can take more home to enjoy slowly.”
The assistant knew these children came from distinguished backgrounds.
Her attitude while serving them was exceptionally warm and attentive.
The little ones sat on the sofa, munching on treats while swinging their chubby legs.
They looked utterly content.
Since Rui Rui had already given up and let his older brother handle things, they decided not to purchase new porcelain.
With the children relaxed, their mall visit turned into pure fun and indulgence.
The group headed to the mall’s play area.
Eggy was placed in the ball pit, where he started playing with other children.
He crawled around energetically, while Feng Yuan and the other kids kept an eye on him as they played.
Given the crowded environment, letting Eggy play there was quite risky.
After watching for a short while, the play area staff couldn’t bear it any longer.
She grew increasingly anxious.
“Yuan Yuan, Yuan Yuan! Please take your little brother out. He’s too young to play here.”
The staff member recognized Feng Yuan.
He was a regular at the play area, and his family had a membership card there.
Initially, the staff hadn’t wanted to let Eggy in, but Feng Yuan had placed his brother inside without hesitation.
Once inside, Eggy started crawling around swiftly.
That’s why she hadn’t intervened immediately.
After letting the little one play for a bit, she approached Feng Yuan to discuss the matter.
Feng Yuan agreed readily: “We’ll leave in a little while, sis.”
But his idea of “a little while” seemed endless.
He never left!
Not only did he stay, but he even carried Eggy onto the rocking horse himself.
The staff member felt like she needed oxygen.
“Yuan Yuan, this is dangerous! Get down now! Take your brother down immediately!”
Despite her earnest pleas and coaxing, Feng Yuan paid no attention.
Just as she was about to forcibly remove the unruly child, her savior arrived.
It was Feng Qi, who had come straight from the airport without even going home first.
Feng Qi hadn’t seen his son in days.
While away, he had missed the little guy terribly.
But this child always managed to stir both affection and frustration in him.
When Feng Qi arrived, he learned that Feng Yuan and Eggy were at the mall. Yu Yi had also come over.
The two fathers ran into each other at the mall entrance.
They exchanged a glance.
Feng Qi was about to apologize, but Yu Yi waved it off.
“It’s not entirely Yuan Yuan’s fault. I’m sure Eggy wanted to come out, too.”
Yu Yi knew his little troublemaker well.
They didn’t linger at the entrance.
As they walked into the mall, they continued their conversation.
“Feng Qi, I feel like Eggy is even harder to manage than Yuan Yuan. He’s so stubborn. Do you have any tricks to handle him?”
Yu Yi genuinely sought Feng Qi’s advice.
Feng Qi’s usual methods with Feng Yuan involved reasoning or occasional spankings.
Yu Yi had tried both approaches.
But his little Eggy was a tough nut to crack.
The little rascal wasn’t afraid of being spanked.
Just thinking about Eggy’s defiant expression after a scolding made Yu Yi sigh with worry.
Seeing his distress, Feng Qi thought for a moment and offered a solution.
“Don’t confront Eggy head-on.”
This little one, who had been tough even inside his shell, wasn’t fazed by direct clashes.
“If you want to guide him, try a different approach.”
“Better to have Yuan Yuan and Rong Rong handle it. But it’s best not to involve Yuan Yuan. He’s a bit unpredictable.”
“Ask Rong Rong instead. Rong Rong has a good temper and is clever.”
“If Eggy makes mistakes and doesn’t correct them, or throws tantrums, just bring Rong Rong into the picture.”
Feng Qi went on to provide detailed instructions.
“Next time he acts up, record him with your phone and tell him you’ll send the video to Rong Rong so he can see the little troublemaker.”
Just as Feng Qi finished speaking, the elevator doors slid open.
If there hadn’t been others in the elevator, Yu Yi would have given him a round of applause.
“Feng Qi, you’re absolutely amazing!”
Yu Yi was full of admiration: “How do you know how to handle kids so well?”
Whether it was the mighty Yuan Yuan or the little rascal Eggy, neither stood a chance against Feng Qi.
Yu Yi felt like presenting Feng Qi with an honorary banner.
Flattered by Yu Yi’s praise, Feng Qi coughed lightly and modestly replied, “It’s nothing special. In a couple of years, you’ll know how to handle kids without me teaching you.”
The elevator ascended quickly.
Before the two fathers could finish sharing their experiences, they arrived at the children’s area.
Stepping out of the elevator, they headed straight for the playground.
Soon enough.
They spotted their children in the playground.
As they approached, Feng Yuan was charging headlong into the ball pit.
He dashed so recklessly that he tumbled head over heels and landed in the pit.
A group of children burst into laughter at the sight.
Eggy, who was crawling in the pit, giggled along.
While laughing, he tried to stuff a plastic ball into his mouth.
Yu Yi rushed over in a flash and snatched the ball from his hand: “This is dirty. You can’t eat it.”
Eggy looked up at his father, who seemed to have appeared out of nowhere, and furrowed his little brows.
Meanwhile, Feng Yuan, still lying on the ground, heard his godfather’s voice but didn’t look up to greet him. Instead, he tried to crawl away.
Just as he was scrambling off, Yu Yi called out to him.
“Yuan Yuan, don’t run. Godfather isn’t going to scold you today.”
“Godfather has a surprise for you.”
Hearing that his godfather wasn’t going to hold him accountable, the guilty little chubby boy immediately scrambled to his feet.
He looked up with a sweet smile.
“Godfather, you’re so nice!”
Feng Yuan spread his little arms, hugged his godfather’s leg, and rubbed his chubby cheek against it.
While Feng Yuan was showering his godfather with affection, his dad had already stepped up behind him.
Although Feng Qi was wearing a mask, his popularity was too high. With Feng Yuan by his side, quite a few people recognized him.
One of the playground staff had already identified him.
The girl who had tried to reason with Feng Yuan several times earlier excitedly pulled out her phone and started recording.
With so many people watching, Feng Qi had no intention of disciplining his son there.
He reached out and patted his son’s shoulder.
“Yuan Yuan.”
At the sound of his dad’s voice, the little boy’s small body stiffened instantly.
He didn’t dare turn around.
“Yuan Yuan, Dad’s back. Aren’t you going to say hello?”
Feng Yuan: “…”
Before he could greet his dad, Feng Yuan shivered first.
Staring at his godfather, he finally understood why he wasn’t being scolded.
It was because his dad had returned!
Realizing the trouble he was in, the little boy trembled as he turned around.
“Da-Dad.”
The little guy forced a smile, trying to show affection: “Why did you take so long to come back? Yuan Yuan missed you!”
Feng Yuan threw himself back onto his dad’s leg, begging to be picked up.
Feng Qi held him and smiled, “Dad missed you, too.”
The smiles on both father and son’s faces didn’t seem entirely sincere.
Feng Yuan puckered his lips and planted several kisses on his dad’s handsome face.
After finishing, he didn’t forget to cup his dad’s face with his chubby little hands, asking in a soft, milky voice, “Dad, do you love Yuan Yuan?”
Feng Qi gave a noncommittal “Mm.”
Feng Yuan pressed on, continuing to ask, “If you love Yuan Yuan, will you still spank Yuan Yuan?”
Feng Qi didn’t answer.
Feng Yuan: “…”
Feng Yuan’s smile almost faltered.
Having failed to awaken paternal affection, his eyes darted around as he hatched another plan.
He decided he wasn’t going home.
There were many people around now, and his dad cared about his image. He wouldn’t spank him here.
But once they got home, it was hard to say.
It had to be said, Feng Qi understood his own child, and his child understood him just as well.
“Dad, put me down. I want to play a little longer.”
Feng Yuan wriggled his little body, trying to squirm out of his dad’s arms.
Feng Qi didn’t let go.
“You’ve played long enough. It’s time to go home now. Yu Yi, let’s go.”
“Rong Rong, come on. Your dads are back, too.”
Bo Han and Chi Shui had arrived a step later than Feng Qi, but they were back now.
Feng Qi was taking his child home.
Rong Rong was quite cooperative.
But Feng Yuan wasn’t willing.
The little guy struggled fiercely.
Using all his strength, he finally managed to wriggle out of his dad’s arms and then scurried on his short legs to hide inside the castle.
He didn’t want his dad to catch him.
At first, Feng Qi was patient, waiting for him to come out on his own.
But after more than ten minutes, seeing his child sitting on the trampoline with a determined look as if he intended to stay there forever, Feng Qi lost his patience.
He held up three fingers and began counting down to Feng Yuan.
“Yuan Yuan, I’m going to count to three. If you don’t come over by then, Dad won’t save your face.”
“One.”
“Two.”
Before he could finish the last number, Feng Yuan rushed over with a pout and tears welling in his eyes.
“Don’t count, don’t count! Yuan Yuan will go home!”
When it came to choosing between getting spanked here or at home, Feng Yuan knew which was the better option.
Getting spanked here would mean embarrassment and a sore bottom.
Getting spanked at home would still mean a sore bottom, but at least he wouldn’t be embarrassed.
The onlookers, holding up their phones, couldn’t resist calling out to Feng Qi.
“Feng Qi, what trouble has Yuan Yuan gotten into this time?”
Feng Qi didn’t respond.
As Feng Qi took Feng Yuan away, Cheng Cheng, Rui Rui, and the others all came to say goodbye to Feng Yuan.
“You should head back soon, too. Don’t stay out too late.”
Feng Qi knew there were adults nearby keeping an eye on these kids.
So, he left without worry.
Feng Yuan, being taken away by his dad, exuded an air of utter despair, as if life had lost all meaning.
As soon as they left the mall, Feng Yuan got his bottom spanked in the car.
His little buttocks turned red from the spanking.
After the punishment, the child lay on the seat, wiping his tears with the back of his hand and refusing to let his dad look at him.
Feng Qi applied some ointment to his bottom while trying to reason with him.
“Eggy is so little. Wasn’t it dangerous for you to sneak him out?”
“You’re still small yourself. How could you take care of him properly?”
“A baby that young is very fragile.”
Feng Qi’s reasoning was sound.
Unfortunately, Feng Yuan wasn’t in the mood to listen.
After wiping his tears, he simply covered his ears with his chubby little hands.
Seeing this, Feng Qi didn’t push further.
Qin Xun had already arrived home.
He had prepared a gift for Feng Yuan at home. The little guy getting out of the car looked as if he had been seriously injured, walking with a noticeable limp.
Feng Qi watched the little drama king from behind, his lips twitching slightly.
Not long after Feng Yuan left, Cheng Cheng and the others began to experience a streak of bad luck.
Cheng Cheng twisted his ankle while walking, Rui Rui was bumped into by another child, leaving his head spinning, and Xu Jiale spilled his drink all over his backpack.
The string of misfortunes seemed endless for the little ones. Before long, they all trudged home dejectedly.
Even after returning home, their bad luck persisted.
They continued to encounter one mishap after another.
At the Li residence.
Eventually, the streak of bad luck reached Feng Yuan as well.
Feng Yuan rushed into the room. He was about to hug Qin Xun when he suddenly stumbled and ended up knocking his head against Qin Xun.
Qin Xun, who was holding a gift: “…”
Feng Yuan, now on the floor, whimpered, “Ouch.”
The little guy on the ground rubbed his forehead and looked pitifully at Qin Xun.
Qin Xun quickly leaned over to rub his head.
The two little ones finally snuggled close.
Feng Yuan sniffled and began complaining to Qin Xun about his dad.
Qin Xun knew Feng Yuan had been spanked again and sympathetically checked his little bottom.
In the bedroom, the two little ones chatted warmly.
In the living room, Feng Qi and Li Heng discussed recent events.
“The trouble in the village has been temporarily resolved. At least the villagers’ lives are safe now.”
“Though their luck might be slightly affected in the future.”
“We’ve also found more clues about Xiao Xun’s parents.”
“Their whereabouts are connected to a demon.”
“Long before Li Sheng, there was another powerful demon.”
“I thought he had vanished long ago, but it turns out he’s still around.”
“Li Sheng and I are currently searching for this demon.”
“Once we find and deal with him, Xiao Xun’s parents will likely be able to return.”
“After that, Li Sheng and I won’t be as busy as we are now.”
Feng Qi held nothing back from Li Heng.
And Li Heng always listened attentively to everything he said.
As time passed, Feng Qi brought up another matter with a smile: “Yuan Yuan’s birthday is coming up, Uncle. Do you have any plans?”
Feng Yuan’s birthday was approaching.
Feng Qi planned to invite the divine beasts to gather together.
They hadn’t had a chance to reunite all year.
Taking advantage of the birthday celebration, Feng Qi intended to discuss the matter of the powerful demon with them.
He had a feeling that dealing with this demon would require everyone’s help.
“I’m thinking of hosting a birthday party. Other families hold parties for their children, so ours shouldn’t be an exception.”
“We can decide on the guest list together.”
“Alright.”
As they spoke, Li Heng’s thoughts drifted to another matter.
Feng Qi and Li Sheng still hadn’t held their wedding.
He had long wanted them to tie the knot, but both had been too busy.
Their wedding had been postponed until now.
Li Heng decided that after Feng Yuan’s birthday party, he and Frida would personally arrange all the wedding details.
The adults were busy with their own affairs.
Meanwhile, Feng Yuan was busy with his own streak of bad luck.
He either tripped or bumped his head, turning into a little unlucky charm.
To avoid further mishaps, the little unlucky charm decided to stay put.
He sat cross-legged on the sofa and started making phone calls to everyone.
He even called the dragon uncles.
After this call, Feng Yuan received some rather bad news.
Xiao Bai, who had gone out to play games with the boss, still hadn’t returned!
Upon hearing this, Feng Yuan’s mouth fell open. The first thought that flashed through his mind was—
Oh no. I’ve brought bad luck to Uncle Xiao Bai, too!
Feng Yuan’s chubby face twisted with panic as he tried to remedy the situation: “Where did Uncle Xiao Bai go? Yuan Yuan will go find him!”
“We don’t know. We have no idea where he is now.”
“He left an address before he went. But when we went to look, we couldn’t find him at all.”
The group of dragons was also growing anxious.
Feng Yuan scratched his chubby little cheek, feeling just as worried.
He hung up the call with the uncles and began searching for Uncle Xiao Bai’s number.
He quickly found the number, but the call wouldn’t go through.
Frustrated and anxious, the little guy clenched his smartwatch and, in a fit of rage, imitated Eggy by throwing it away.
“Ouch—”
A pained sound seemed to echo in the air.
Feng Yuan rubbed his ear, wondering if his little ears were playing tricks on him.
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