On the rewards for successfully defeating a boss

With an overwhelming love for Chen Qian, Chi Yubai, who was only three and a half years old, decided that he would take the initiative and cling to this uncle who also liked him.

Chi Yubai struggled to break free from his mother's hand, took two or three steps forward, and threw himself on Chen Qian's legs. He looked straight at Chen Qian with sparkling eyes, and said confidently and slurredly, using the language he had not yet fully mastered, word by word: "Uncle, I like it, hug the baby!"

Shi Xixi couldn't help but burst into laughter when she saw this scene. She doubled over with laughter. She glanced at Chi Mu's face, which had obviously darkened a lot, with a teasing look, and then said cheerfully to Chen Qian, "This is the first time our Yu Bai has said such a long sentence. It seems that he really likes you."

"Haha...is that so. The kid is very cute, and I like him too." Chen Qian smiled awkwardly, lowered his head and sighed as he went to catch Chi Yubai's body and picked him up.

This time, he looked up at Chen Qian and his raised little fleshy hand touched Chen Qian's face. Chi Yubai was extremely happy, grinning so hard that his teeth were showing and he couldn't stop yelling "Uncle! I like it!"

No matter what Chen Qian was thinking, he would have been softened by the younger kids long ago.

He is not the type who likes children, but he cannot refuse such a cute, delicate, fair and tender little baby. She touches his face with both hands and keeps saying that she likes him in a crisp voice.

With the change of Chi Yubai, the scene when the few people met was much better than when they first met, and it became harmonious all of a sudden.

Except for Chi Mu's increasingly gloomy expression, everyone else seemed to be having a great time talking to each other.

As they chatted, Chen Qian became tired.

Although he was just standing, he was holding Chi Yubai in his arms.

He took turns holding Chi Yubai's hands. Just as he had held Chi Yubai firmly again, a pair of hands stretched out from the side and took the kid in.

Chen Qian wanted to be polite and say something like "It's okay, I can just hold you." But when he looked up, he swallowed it back.

Father of the child, if you are willing to hold him, go ahead and hold him.

But Chi Yubai was not too happy about it. He twisted himself and struggled a little: "Uncle, hold me! Daddy, don't!"

When Chi Mu heard what Chi Yubai shouted, he thought something was wrong.

He subconsciously looked at Chen Qian.

Sure enough, Chen Qian's expression immediately faded and he looked listless.

He hurriedly stopped Chi Yubai from shouting nonsense, and then changed the subject: "The sun is strong, let's find a place to sit down and get Yubai some water."

……

In the coffee shop, four people sitting at the round table had different expressions and were silent.

Under the table, the little kid Chi Yubai was having a good time alone, with only half of his head visible.

He was holding a small bottle of milk that he carried with him, gulping down water while watching "Paw Patrol".

Shi Xi stirred the liquid in the coffee cup gracefully, and the exquisite latte art was mixed by her, leaving only a vortex of milky white and brown.

She winked meaningfully at Zhong Yi across from her and said slowly, "I heard Wu Zhefan is sponsoring you. I'm quite interested."

"Yes, Mr. Wu has been a great help to us." Zhong Yi nodded slightly and replied.

"I think it's quite interesting and I want to join in. Why don't we find a quiet place to talk about it in detail?" Shi Xixi took a sip of coffee, and the dense milk foam stuck to her lips, which she then sipped away.

Zhong Yi turned his head to look at Chen Qian, who was looking down at Chi Yubai and the Paw Patrol, and curled his lips slightly. After saying "OK", he stood up without hesitation and was about to leave with Shi Xixi.

Chen Qian was stunned by his actions, subconsciously grabbed the corner of his clothes, and asked blankly: "Should I go with you?"

"No need, just like usual." Zhong Yi patted the back of his hand soothingly, then brushed away Chen Qian's palm.

Shi Xixi and Zhong Yi left one after another, leaving only Chi Mu and Chen Qian at the table, which made things awkward for a moment.

Chen Qian drank iced lemon tea in big gulps in a distracted manner, and couldn't even concentrate on the cartoon he and Chi Yubai had just watched with great interest.

"Very thirsty? Do you want to order another cup?" Chi Mu looked at the cup of lemon tea in Chen Qian's hand, which was mostly drunk in two or three sips, and raised his eyebrows.

"No need." Chen Qian shook his head gently, his words showing alienation.

He put the glass back on the table, and the remaining ice cubes in the glass collided with each other, making a crisp sound.

Chi Mu stared at Chen Qian's hand holding the cup. His fingers were slender and clean, without any extra accessories.

His eyes darkened and he tilted his head to take a sip of his tea.

"Dad, it's empty." Chi Yubai, who was watching the cartoon intently, suddenly got up from his chair. He raised his water cup and shook it two or three times, and the gravity ball in the cup hit the cup, making a clanging sound.

"No..." Chi Mu took the cup stiffly and subconsciously observed Chen Qian's expression. He tried to explain softly, but his words were unclear: "Well... the kid doesn't recognize people, he just called out to them casually."

Meanwhile, Chen Qian's face was calm and composed, as if he didn't care at all, as he continued playing with his phone. He didn't even raise his eyelids, only mumbling a vague "hmm" before falling silent.

But in fact, his mind was already in turmoil because of Chi Mu's inexplicable words.

He wondered in amazement what the relationship was between the three members of this family.

Chen Qian's gaze, hidden by his cell phone, kept circling between Chi Mu and the delicate little Yubai beside him.

If the person on the other side of the street was not also closely related to him, he would have to call Lin Xixi and Yu Wangxi tonight to chat about the affairs of this wealthy family.

Chen Qian stared at Chi Yubai's cute white face. She hadn't dared to look closely just now, but now she had some free thoughts.

The child's nose and mouth are quite similar to Chi Mu's. Overall, they look about 70% similar. But how should I put it... I always feel that there is a sense of familiarity that is not Chi Mu.

Chen Qian propped up his head with one hand on the table, and quietly raised his other hand to cover his eyes, blocking part of Chi Yubai.

Chen Qian looked at the pair of beautiful, lively eyes, and soon, a reckless figure jumped out of the water.

Thinking of this, Chen Qian was shocked by his own thoughts. He quickly turned his eyes away, not daring to make any more guesses.