"Alright, alright," the commander nodded, pretending not to hear her last comnt.
"It's not that I don't trust you, it's certain others I doubt."
Hearing this, Zhao Xinghua beca agitated, "Enough already! Do you think I'm that reckless?"
This was a competition they had prepared for a long ti. No matter how mischievous he was, he wouldn't joke about this.
The commander knew this well but still harbored a grudge from earlier and wanted to exact a small revenge.
He snorted lightly and deliberately provoked, "Who knows? Your lack of boundaries is not news."
"Stop talking nonsense, who has no boundaries?"
"You, you undermined and incited the young girl to tease ."
"I was just joking!"
"So was I."
"..."
Seeing the two bicker again, Ye Lingfeng and Xi Mo exchanged glances and, in tacit understanding, refrained from intervening.
Each took one of Zhouzhou's arms and led the little chubby girl away.
Zhouzhou's short legs kicked in protest, unwillingly watching the door close bit by bit.
She hadn't had enough of the drama!
As they walked out with Zhouzhou, Xi Mo glanced at Ye Lingfeng, saying, "You can let go now. Zhouzhou is with today."
Upon hearing this, Ye Lingfeng looked over but said nothing more, placing Zhouzhou on the ground.
Hands in his pockets, he said, "Alright, sleep early. Rember to bring Zhouzhou back to in the morning; she's on my team."
With that, he waved and strode away.
Watching his retreating figure, Xi Mo finally looked back at Zhouzhou, unexpectedly recalling the scene of Ye Lingfeng teaching Zhouzhou earlier.
In front of Zhouzhou, he was quite a responsible figure.
But that was nothing remarkable; it was what being a father entailed.
Looking up at him, Zhouzhou pulled out a handful of sunflower seeds from her bag and began munching slowly, asking, "Uncle, you haven't answered yet, when are you having a baby? I want to be a big sister and take my little brother or sister out to play."
Xi Mo: "..."
Why hadn't she forgotten about that?
He never expected his little niece to start worrying about such matters.
Snatching the seeds from her hand, he picked her up and walked away.
"Let's go, we have a competition tomorrow."
What was the point of eating seeds now!
Zhouzhou, not giving up, studied his face for a while, then sighed, "Uncle, you're going to be single for many more years, aren't you?"
She shook her head, her little face wrinkling in worry.
Xi Mo was left speechless.
Seeing she wouldn't drop the subject, he pinched her chubby cheek and said, "Why not urge Qin Lie? He isn't married either."
At this, Zhouzhou sighed heavily again, waving her hand, her chubby face resting on his shoulder, "Don't ntion it. Daddy is also destined to be single."
"But Daddy has . I'll take care of him in his old age."
Xi Mo raised an eyebrow, "So, you won't take care of ?"
"Of course not!" Zhouzhou blurted out, "Of course I'll take care of you, Uncle. I'll look after both of you..."
Her dutiful mouth was promptly covered.
"Alright, I understand," Xi Mo interrupted. "So, like your father, having you is enough for . We don't need to get married, as long as we have you to take care of us."
Before she could respond, he changed the subject, "What do you want for breakfast tomorrow?"
Distracted, Zhouzhou eagerly listed off a string of dishes.
Seeing this, Xi Mo smiled, finally feeling relieved.
By the ti Xi Mo returned from talking to the kitchen staff, Zhouzhou had already fallen asleep with her little belly up.
There was no air conditioning, and it was sumr, very hot.
Seeing a mosquito bite on her face, Xi Mo frowned, fetched so mosquito repellent, sprayed it, and gently fanned her, his eyes soft as they rested on her.
Watching her sleep more soundly, his mood improved significantly.
If not for his position, he might have been tempted to join the Fourth Bureau today, just to see her more often.
Sadly, it was impossible.
When all the bad guys were gone, he planned to buy a house near the Qin family and watch over her every day.
After all, she promised to take care of him in his old age, and he wouldn't let her forget it.
Zhouzhou, of course, wouldn't go back on her word. She had already planned to save her earnings, dividing them into portions for everyone.
The rits she earned would go to her sharp tongue daddy and uncle, whose jobs were dangerous.
When she beca wealthy, she would buy a big villa for them all to live in together.
Just thinking about it made her happy.
Even in her sleep, the little girl couldn't help but smile.
Xi Mo raised an eyebrow, gently poking her dimples.
Life was good like this, with daily happiness.
They would shield her from any storms.
At midnight, seeing Zhouzhou deeply asleep, Xi Mo put down the fan and lay back in his own bed.
The next morning, Zhouzhou rubbed her eyes and sat up.
Seeing the fan beside her, she grinned widely.
So that's why she felt so cool last night—Uncle had been fanning her.
Uncle was so good.
Seeing Xi Mo still asleep, she quickly ran over, hugged his face, and gave him a big kiss.
As she did, Xi Mo's eyes opened, and she stared at him wide-eyed, "Uncle, you're awake!"
"Yes." Noticing her bare feet, Xi Mo picked her up and set her on the edge of the bed, "Why aren't you wearing shoes?"
Zhouzhou wiggled her white, chubby toes, honestly saying, "I forgot."
Xi Mo said nothing, wiping her feet with a towel, putting on her shoes, and checking the ti, "Shall we have breakfast?"
"Yes!" Zhouzhou nodded vigorously, holding his hand and hopping to the dining room.
As soon as they entered, everyone turned to look at her curiously.
So whispered, "Is that Captain Xi's niece?"
"Yes, who would've thought Captain Xi had such a gentle side."
Others spoke less kindly, "In such a serious event, how can he bring a child along?"
No sooner had these words been spoken than they t a cold gaze.
Turning, they found Xi Mo staring at them, instantly silencing their complaints, though they still felt indignant.
This was a competition, not a playground. Why bring a child?
Xi Mo calmly looked down at Zhouzhou, who was drooling at the sight of the chef's pot, seemingly oblivious to the earlier comnts.
He seated her, ruffling her hair, "Wait here, I'll get the food."
Zhouzhou nodded obediently, flashing him a soft, sweet smile.
She looked so easy to bully, the kind who could be scared to tears with just a finger.
As Xi Mo left, the one who had spoken earlier approached, frowning at Zhouzhou with disdain.
Zhouzhou looked back, blinking at him, "Uncle, do you need sothing?"
Her voice was so childlike, how could she take a competition spot?
Blinded by resentnt, he arrogantly challenged, "Little girl, do you dare to fight ?"
He was determined to make her cry.
The Fourth Bureau had gone too far this ti.
Hearing his provocation, Zhouzhou wasn't angry; instead, she seed excited, clenching her little fists.
She had finally found soone willing to fight her!
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