ebookland Chapter 182 You're Not My Father
Chapter 182 You're Not My Father
Gu Xi is a little boy who loves sweets. Fragrant, soft, and sweet chicken cake is one of his favorites. However, Shu Yun thinks that children are growing and it is not good for them to consume too much sugar, so she doesn't give him many opportunities to eat chicken cake and candy. This one was given to him by his neighbor, Gou Dan. He didn't want to finish it all at the time, so he only took a small bite, two bites, three bites... and then he stopped eating it. He carefully wrapped it in paper and kept it in his room drawer.
Although it had been prepared as a gift, the little guy still felt a pang of regret, saying, "Mommy eats it, I won't give it to Daddy, I'll give it to Mommy."
Shu Yun stared at the approaching sponge cake, but pursed her lips even tighter and tilted her head back unconsciously. This sponge cake tasted wrong, and there was a little bit of black in it. Could it be moldy?
She forced a smile and pushed the little guy's hand away. "Mommy won't eat it. How can Mommy compete with Daddy for a gift? Mommy will just look at it."
The little one tilted his head and looked at his mother. Shu Yun nodded solemnly to the baby, "When Daddy comes back, baby, take out the gift. Daddy will definitely be so moved that he'll cry."
The little guy nodded and said, "Okay, I'll save it for Dad." He then slurped his saliva.
Shu Yun hurriedly said, "Baby, this is a gift for Daddy. Baby can't eat it just because you're craving it. Daddy will be sad if he finds out and won't take you horseback riding anymore."
The little guy's biggest wish right now is to ride a big horse, but as soon as he heard that, he shook his head like a rattle drum, saying, "Baby is a good baby, baby doesn't steal food."
Shu Yun kissed the little one, "Mmm, we're good babies."
After waiting a few more days, the little guy finally welcomed his father back.
He was still playing at his friend's house when an auntie jokingly said, "Xiao Xi, why are you still outside? Your dad is already back."
Gu Xi turned around abruptly, "Dad, my dad's back."
"Yes, they should be home by now."
Now, even the toy in Gu Xi's hand lost its appeal. "Then I'll go back right away."
She quickly swung her short legs and ran home, calling out, "Daddy, my daddy!"
As he called out, the little guy's voice choked with sobs, and his eyes welled up with tears. When he stopped at his own front door, he saw the tall man with his back to him, and he felt a pang of grievance. His little mouth pouted, and his voice became choked with sobs. "Daddy," he said as he rushed forward.
Gu Jun turned around upon hearing the sound. The little boy slammed on the brakes, the tears welling in his eyes ceasing. He tilted his head in confusion, his little brows furrowed in hesitation. "This...this...is this my dad?" He silently took a few steps back, staring warily at the unshaven man before him. "You...who are you? How...how did you get into my house? What did you do to my dad?" His little voice trembled with fear.
Gu Jun took two steps forward, trying to soften his voice, "I'm your father, baby, don't you remember me?"
Gu Xi was even more frightened. She took a few more steps back until she reached the doorway. Her little hands gripped the door frame, and she seemed to have mustered some courage. "You, you're talking nonsense. My dad doesn't look like you. I want to find my dad."
She started wailing as she spoke. Gu Jun had a headache and said helplessly, "Then tell me, what should your father look like?"
Uh... hiccup.
Gu Xi was stumped by the question, let out a small burp, and tried to recall what his father looked like. His little eyebrows furrowed, showing that he was really trying hard to remember. However, after waiting for a long time, the little guy still couldn't remember what his father looked like. But he stubbornly insisted, "No, no, you're not my dad."
Gu Jun was at a loss. Fortunately, Shu Yun returned from the service center and was puzzled to see the father and son standing far apart. "What happened?"
Before Gu Jun could speak, the little guy grabbed Shu Yun's leg and complained, "Mommy, a bad guy came to our house! He kidnapped my daddy!"
Shu Yun glanced at the unshaven Gu Jun. "Baby, is he the bad guy you're talking about?"
Gu Xi nodded. He was so sad that he couldn't ride a horse anymore!
Shu Yun found it amusing, and Gu Jun was also helpless. He flipped his hands over and said, "Wife, I'm back."
Shu Yun picked up her heavy eldest son and kissed his little face. "Baby, he's your dad. Didn't you want him to take you horseback riding?"
Gu Xi rubbed her eyes. "But he just doesn't look like him."
Shu Yun had no choice but to show the baby old photos of herself and Gu Jun. She then asked Gu Jun to shave off his beard. The baby looked at the photos of Gu Jun, who had already shaved his beard, several times before finally acknowledging that this was his father. "Okay, then you are my father."
Gu Jun was helpless. Did his father need his son to acknowledge his status as a father?
With that thought in mind, Gu Jun still squatted down, reached out his hand, and said gently, "Want a hug?"
Although the baby had already acknowledged Gu Jun's identity, they had become quite unfamiliar with each other after not seeing each other for half a year. The baby shyly tried to bury himself in his mother's arms, but his little eyes looked at Gu Jun expectantly. Shu Yun found it amusing and patted the little guy's head, "Alright, didn't you want your dad to take you horseback riding? Why are you shy now?"
"No, not at all." The little guy stubbornly insisted, but after hearing Shu Yun's words, he still tentatively walked towards Gu Jun, like a little animal reaching out its paws to explore. Gu Jun's heart softened, and he took a few steps forward and picked the little guy up in his arms.
Since the little one grew from a tiny toddler into a rather heavy little one, Shu Yun has rarely picked her up, especially for a long time, mainly because she really can't carry her anymore!
Now that Gu Jun is holding him, the feeling of being off the ground is very novel, and his field of vision is wide open. The little guy is happy to be in Gu Jun's arms, and he keeps exclaiming. Gu Jun then lifts him up and carries him on his shoulder, saying, "We're riding a big horse now."
The little guy's face was flushed with joy, and he kept calling out "Daddy" affectionately, without any of the awkwardness he had at the beginning.
After a while, Gu Jun put the child down. He leaned close to the little guy's face, ready to give him a little kiss, but the little guy pushed him away with his hand, saying, "No, Daddy, you smell bad, don't kiss me."
The sweet, affectionate look from just moments ago vanished, replaced by a look of disgust.
Gu Jun: ...
Shu Yun, watching from the side, couldn't help but chuckle and pushed Gu Jun into the house, saying, "Go take a shower, look at how disgusted your son is with you."
The little guy seemed a bit embarrassed, clinging to his bottom, and explained, "Daddy, I don't dislike you. After you take a nice bath, I'll let you kiss me."
Gu Jun glanced at the child. "Yes, thank you."
The baby nodded earnestly, "Yes, no need to be polite, Dad."