Chapter 234: Chapter 234: Arranged Childhood Engagement

In the kitchen, Xiao Fei was tying his apron, busy at the stove.

Three little ones were poking their heads curiously at the kitchen door.

Bai Niangyu was initially feeling a bit shy, but in the end, she couldn’t resist her curiosity—or the enticing smell that tugged at her appetite—and she edged closer to peek in.

At the first glance, Bai Niangyu’s small mouth opened wide in astonishment.

"Wow..."

Xiao Fei’s culinary skills were one thing, but the almost artistic performance of his cooking process was something else entirely.

It was as if the ingredients had sprouted legs—after Xiao Fei chopped them, they flew on their own into the pots and pans.

"Daddy, Daddy..."

Bai Niangyu ran brightly over to her dad, tugging at his hand and said sweetly:

"Uncle’s amazing! The food... it flies...!!"

Food flies?

What on earth is this girl talking about?

Bai Zheyan and He Tong were completely baffled, especially seeing Tang Yuxin’s mysterious smile, which only made them more curious.

So, as this husband-and-wife duo headed to the kitchen door for a look, their reactions weren’t much better than their daughter’s.

"Yuxin, how did you and Brother Xiao meet?"

Back in the living room, He Tong suddenly grew interested in this topic.

Tang Yuxin seemed a little embarrassed.

"Actually, how Xiao Fei and I met... was quite magical."

"Magical...?"

Hearing this, Bai Zheyan and He Tong immediately perked up their ears.

"Here’s how it happened..."

Tang Yuxin briefly recounted the story of how she first got acquainted with Xiao Fei, though she didn’t go into much detail.

Even with just the highlights, Bai Zheyan and He Tong were stunned and full of exclamations.

"You two... your story could totally be turned into a TV drama." He Tong teased with a laugh, "I always thought things like this only happened in shows. Who knew reality could serve up something so dramatic."

Bai Zheyan chuckled in agreement, "Reality can sometimes be even more ’magical’ than fiction. At least novels and TV try to follow some logic, but reality? Logic isn’t always part of the equation."

"Dinner is ready~"

At this moment, Xiao Fei came out with the last dish in hand.

The little ones immediately lined up, wobbling their way toward the bathroom.

"What are they off to do?"

"Wash their hands. Little Yu, come on too!"

The eldest, Da Bao, turned and beckoned to Little Yu.

The little girl quickly scurried to follow them.

After washing their hands, everyone took their seats at the table.

"Brother Xiao, your cooking is simply amazing!"

After just a small bite, Bai Zheyan couldn’t help but praise.

Little Yu was eating so enthusiastically, she couldn’t even spare time to talk.

Her meal, just like those of the other children, had been specially prepared by Xiao Fei.

Even the simple children’s dishes were made with flair by Xiao Fei.

Seeing his daughter eat with such gusto, He Tong sighed, "This girl sure doesn’t eat much at home when I cook."

"Mmmm... Uncle’s cooking is so good..."

Bai Niangyu finally managed to squeeze out a sentence.

"In that case, why don’t you come over to Uncle’s for meals from now on? How about that?"

As soon as Xiao Fei said this, the three little ones immediately turned their gaze toward Bai Niangyu.

However, the little girl frowned in deep thought for a moment but ultimately shook her head reluctantly.

"No, Uncle, that would bother you."

"It’s no bother at all."

Xiao Fei continued to tease her.

"But... but..."

Little Yu stammered for a while, then finally murmured softly, "Daddy and Mommy... would be sad."

"Such a thoughtful child."

It was the first time Tang Yuxin had seen a child who could match her little ones in their thoughtful nature, and her impression of Little Yu immediately grew even better.

"This little one’s words warmed my heart," He Tong said with a pleased smile. Clearly, he doted on his daughter for good reason.

Xiao Fei noticed Bai Niangyu still seemed a bit reluctant, so he smiled and said, "In that case, how about I write down some recipes and tips for kids’ meals and give them to you?"

"Really?"

"Thank you so much, Brother Xiao."

Although they felt a bit embarrassed, Bai Zheyan and He Tong could only accept, thick-skinned, since it would help improve their child’s meals.

After dinner, Bai Zheyan and He Tong didn’t stay long, opting to head home with their daughter after a brief chat.

Before leaving, the husband and wife invited Xiao Fei’s family to visit them someday.

After Bai Niangyu left, Xiao Fei noticed Da Bao still lingering with reluctance and squinted mischievously.

"Da Bao, come here."

"Hmm~~"

The little one came wobbling up to Xiao Fei.

"Daddy?"

"Do you like Little Yu?"

Xiao Fei patted Da Bao’s head and asked.

"I do!"

Da Bao nodded without hesitation.

"Do you want to play with Little Yu every day?"

"Yeah, yeah!"

"Daddy, can Little Yu live with us too?"

Da Bao asked, but quickly shook his head afterward.

"No, that wouldn’t work; Little Yu’s daddy and mommy would be sad."

Tang Yuxin glanced at Xiao Fei, then at Da Bao, and seemed to realize something.

"Daddy, Daddy, I like Little Yu too!"

"Me too, me too!"

Er Bao and Sanbao chimed in, unwilling to be left out.

"Alright, you all like her."

Xiao Fei shot Tang Yuxin a knowing smile.

"Little ones, did you know there’s a way for you to play with Little Yu every day without making her daddy and mommy sad?"

At that moment, Tang Yuxin suddenly chimed in slyly.

Da Bao’s eyes lit up instantly.

"How? Tell me!"

"The way is... if you and Little Yu become like Daddy and Mommy, then you can!"

After saying this, Tang Yuxin couldn’t hold back her laughter.

What she didn’t realize was that her offhand comment had planted a tiny seed in Da Bao’s heart.

Later that night, after the kids had been tucked into bed, Xiao Fei and Tang Yuxin were lying in bed after their showers.

"Honey, do you think Da Bao... could really mean it?"

"You’re overthinking it."

Xiao Fei gave Tang Yuxin a pat on the head. "The baby’s only two years old. What does he even understand?"

"True."

Tang Yuxin didn’t think a two-year-old could even grasp the concept of liking someone.

But then again, if Da Bao and Little Yu could keep this close bond in the future, who knows? Maybe they really could turn into something wonderful someday.

Thinking of this, Tang Yuxin couldn’t help but chuckle to herself.

"That’s my baby; starting young in winning over the girls."

"You realize if Little Yu’s parents hear you, you’re doomed, right?"

"Why?"

"My son’s so amazing, there’s no way he wouldn’t be good enough for their daughter."

"Absolutely."

More than good enough.

In Xiao Fei’s opinion, there probably wasn’t a baby in the world more exceptional than Da Bao.

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