Chapter 106: Chapter 106: Dad, Tongtong Is Leaving.

"I don’t know." "Nope." The two of them shook their heads.

"Hurry up and eat."

Jiang Liu picked up a steamed bun from the table and suddenly asked,

"Do you guys like steamed buns? If not, I can make something else next time."

He liked steamed buns but was worried Jun Qingmeng and Tongtong wouldn’t, so he made a point to ask.

"I like anything you make."

"I like them, Daddy."

"Good. Eat up, we have to get to kindergarten soon."

Jiang Liu was the first to pick up a piece of pepper and meat, placing it on a piping hot steamed bun.

Jun Qingmeng and Tongtong copied him.

With the first bite, Jun Qingmeng was stunned.

’This is unbelievably good!’

The stir-fried peppers were fragrant, and the fish was wonderfully chewy.

Paired with the wild fish oil and aromatic seasonings, it was simply pure bliss.

’How does Jiang Liu know how to do so much?’ Every time he cooked, it made her question her entire worldview.

She had been to so many high-end restaurants before, but they all fell short compared to Jiang Liu’s cooking.

Tongtong alternated between bites of steamed bun and meat, unable to stop.

The food was so hot it almost burned her mouth, and her little lips were shiny with fragrant fish oil.

"Tho good! The meat is yummy, a wittle thpicy, but tho, tho yummy! Daddy is the best."

The little one didn’t forget to offer her praise and commentary.

"Eat more. You’re at a growing age right now."

"Mhm!"

Tongtong nodded vigorously. "I want to be a grown-up and take Daddy and Teacher Qingmeng to live a happy life."

She had it all figured out. In the future, Daddy would be in charge of giving her spending money.

And she would use that money to buy Daddy happiness.

"Daddy, I don’t like green peppers. You eat it."

Tongtong picked up a piece of pepper for Jiang Liu, then watched him eat it.

Her eyes crinkled into happy crescents.

’It feels so good to dote on Daddy!’

Jun Qingmeng spoke up. "Tongtong, you should eat some peppers too, not just the meat. Peppers are good for warming you up and keeping you from getting a chill, you know?"

Tongtong’s little face immediately scrunched up. "Can I not eat it?"

Jun Qingmeng deliberately put on a stern face, unmoved. "Are you going to listen or not?"

"Daddy, I don’t want to."

Tongtong looked at Jiang Liu, her expression pitiful and pleading.

She hoped he would speak up for her.

Jiang Liu stroked her hair and said, "Peppers are good for you. If you don’t eat them, you might get sick, and if you get sick, you can’t keep Daddy company. How about we just eat two pieces, okay?"

"Since Daddy and Teacher Qingmeng both want Tongtong to eat them, then Tongtong will eat them."

Jiang Tongtong ate a piece of pepper, then took a bite of her steamed bun with a woeful expression.

After she ate it.

The little girl’s eyes lit up.

’Huh?’

’Hey, this is actually pretty good.’

’Daddy’s peppers are really yummy!’

"Can I eat a few more pieces?"

"Huh?" Jiang Liu was confused.

"Go ahead, but don’t eat too many."

"Hehe, I love Daddy’s peppers."

Jun Qingmeng took the initiative to place a piece of meat on Jiang Liu’s plate. "Eat more. Boys need to eat a lot of meat."

"Okay, you eat more too." Jiang Liu nodded, not refusing her gesture.

Jun Qingmeng’s smile became even more beautiful.

’The fact that Jiang Liu ate the meat I gave him means he doesn’t dislike me at all!’

Tongtong’s little eyes darted back and forth. "Daddy, Teacher Qingmeng gave you meat, so you have to give her meat too. It’s only polite."

Jiang Liu casually gave her a flick on the forehead. "Can’t even keep your mouth shut while eating, can you?"

"SOB SOB! Poor Tongtong is suffering so much."

Tongtong covered her forehead with her small hand, her big eyes staring at Jiang Liu with grievance.

’Your little cutie is angry now, you know?’

’Hurry up and give Teacher Qingmeng a kiss!’

After breakfast.

Tongtong wiped the table while Jun Qingmeng washed the dishes.

Outside the door, it was already bustling with noise. The line of people stretched to the other side of the street.

Jiang Liu was under a lot of pressure every day.

He had so little meat and so many people waiting outside; it was too difficult to portion out.

If you didn’t divide it fairly, some customers who had worked hard and traveled a long way would be full of resentment.

Watching Jiang Liu meticulously arranging the food, Jun Qingmeng couldn’t help but smile happily.

’If I could see Jiang Liu like this every day, I would be so content.’

Unable to hold back, Jun Qingmeng called out softly, "Jiang Liu."

"Hm? What is it?"

Jiang Liu turned his head in confusion.

He noticed Jun Qingmeng had a somewhat dazed expression.

’What’s this girl thinking about?’

Jun Qingmeng spoke. "I want to be your girlfriend. Can I?"

’Wow, another confession!’

’Tongtong gets to watch the drama unfold!’

Her eyes sparkled as she watched the two of them.

’Daddy, hurry up and agree!’

’Please, please, please.’

This little cutie was so anxious she could practically see smoke coming out of her ears.

"Let’s talk about it later."

Jiang Liu shook his head helplessly.

Never mind his own situation, they had only known each for less than a week.

Besides, at his age, in his late twenties, he naturally had to consider far more than a younger man would.

Jun Qingmeng bit her rosy lip and said aggrievedly, "I’ve confessed to you so many times. Can’t you just agree once?"

Jiang Liu fell silent.

He lowered his head and continued working.

He wasn’t an impulsive person, nor was he the type to be easily swayed by a pretty face.

Disagreeing was for both their sakes.

Jiang Tongtong, imitating the parents at kindergarten, clasped her little hands behind her back and paced around.

She looked like she wanted to speak several times but held back.

Finally, she let out a sigh. Tongtong shook her head. "Teacher Qingmeng, there’s nothing to be done. My child is just like this—disobedient. I’ll have to trouble you to look after him more in the future."

Jiang Liu turned and went to the sink to wash the oil from his hands.

He walked back over, blowing on his fingers.

"Do you want a spanking or a flick on the forehead? You choose."

"Hey! You’re going to hit your little baby again?" Tongtong’s eyes went wide.

She quickly grabbed Jun Qingmeng’s skirt and hid behind her.

Peeking her head out, she begged for mercy, "Daddy, please spare poor Tongtong! Just this once, I’ll never do it again, SOB SOB."

She started playing the victim.

Jiang Liu remained cold and ruthless.

"Too late! Present your bottom!"

As the saying goes, spare the rod and spoil the child.

"Can I do it myself, then? Daddy, look."

Tongtong used her little hand to pat her own bottom lightly, saying through gritted teeth, "So painful, so painful. Tongtong just used a lot of force."

"Alright, alright. If you talk nonsense again, I’ll spank your bottom into eight pieces."

Jiang Liu shot her an exasperated look and went back to work.

His own daughter was full of tricks all day. Who did she learn them from?

’But... it feels kind of familiar.’

A while later.

Jun Qingmeng and Tongtong were playing games in the room.

They chattered away around Jiang Liu.

Although it was noisy, he really liked this feeling.

The customers outside were getting antsy.

"Boss Jiang, are you ready yet? What was that stuff I just saw you eating? Is it for sale?"

"Teacher Qingmeng, you should hurry and take Tongtong to kindergarten. Don’t disturb Brother Jiang’s work."

A customer who had come from far away had just parked his car and ran over in a hurry.

"Are you selling yet?"

"Not yet. Hurry up and get in line. If you’re any later, a bunch of students will be here."

"Thanks!"

「6:53 AM.」

It was time for Jun Qingmeng to take Tongtong to kindergarten.

"Jiang Liu, I’m leaving. Will you miss me?"

"Daddy, I’m leaving too. Will you miss Tongtong?"

Jiang Liu was carrying out steamers of hot, fragrant buns.

He replied distractedly, "I’ll miss you both, alright?! You two should go. Be safe on the way."

Jun Qingmeng and Tongtong were still reluctant to leave.

The two of them kept looking back every few steps.

They were making it seem like a final farewell.

The customers all laughed at the sight.

They wore knowing smiles.

"Jiang Liu, when I get back, I’ll send you a message. Remember to reply."

"Daddy, when I get back, I’ll send you my thoughts via brainwaves. Remember to reply to Tongtong."

Once they were out the door.

Jun Qingmeng waved goodbye to Jiang Liu.

"See you tonight! Future boyfriend."

The two troublemakers, one big and one small, had finally left.

Jiang Liu breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time, a faint sense of anticipation for seeing Jun Qingmeng again bloomed in his heart.