Chapter 27

Ruan Xizhi’s earpiece was clipped to her collar, and the man’s low, husky “Mm” was transmitted clearly into the livestream.

The audience had already been deeply moved by the sponsor’s kindness.

【Yeah, I’ve never seen such an understanding and generous sponsor before.】
【Boss, look at me! I’m officially looking for a CEO husband here.】
【A deep, pleasant voice, kind-hearted, and filthy rich—OMG, does such a perfect man really exist?】
【Look at me, look at me, look at me!】

While the netizens were enthusiastically discussing, they suddenly heard Xing Xiaochi call out “Dad,” which instantly sent them into a teasing frenzy.

【Hahaha, kid, you have no sense of decorum! But fine, I can humor you with a ‘Hey, hubby.’】
【If he’s your dad, then I’m your mom.】
【I feel like I’m having the best day ever—first, I became a CEO’s wife, and now I’m a mom, all pain-free.】

As they were joking around, they suddenly heard a low, affirmative “Mm” from the other side of the call.

…Mm???
…???
…?

【Wait, what the hell?! No way!!!】
【He… he’s really Xing Xiaochi’s dad?!】
【Sponsor Daddy = Xing Xiaochi’s dad = Ruan Xizhi’s husband?!】
【So Ruan Xizhi married a tall, rich, and handsome man? The kind that’s rich beyond belief?!】
【This is an invisible flex right here! A three-billion project, and he just invests without a second thought.】
【Damn, I won’t lie—I’m jealous as hell!】

It wasn’t just the netizens who were stunned; everyone on set was equally shocked—including Ruan Xizhi herself.

She had assumed it would take some time for Xing Peixuan to notice Xing Xiaochi. She never expected it to happen this quickly?!

She could almost see her carefree life coming back to her. Xing Xiaochi let go of her hand and said, “Why are you covering your mouth? This is my dad.”

“Yes, yes, your dad.” Ruan Xizhi hurriedly handed the phone to Xing Xiaochi. “Alright, go have a nice chat with your dad.”

She needed them to bond so she could finally slack off!

Xing Xiaochi held the phone but suddenly didn’t know what to say. Normally, he only heard his dad’s voice when he threw a tantrum.

Now that he was being obedient, how was he supposed to talk to his dad?

The father and son stared at the phone in silence.

After thinking for a long time, Xing Xiaochi recalled how Grandpa Chen always asked a certain question when he called home. Imitating him, he finally spoke:

“Dad, have you eaten?”

Ruan Xizhi: “………”

That’s all you could come up with after all this time?!

Are you two really father and son?

On the other end, Xing Peixuan responded with a calm “Mm” and said indifferently, “I’ve eaten.”

Yep, definitely father and son—one daring to ask, the other daring to answer.

Then, the two fell into silence again.

[Are we sure they’re actually father and son???]

[This is exactly how I interact with my dad, nothing strange about it.]

[Xing Xiaochi: Let me perform a skit called ‘My Dad and I Are Mute.’]

[You guys are hilarious, hahaha.]

Ruan Xizhi couldn’t take it anymore. If this silence continued, the only father-son bond they had would die in the void of awkwardness!

She squatted down and gently patted Xing Xiaochi’s head with a kind expression. “Don’t worry. Xiaochi has been really well-behaved lately—no crying, no fussing. He even helped the farmers sell their fruits.”

With this topic, Xing Xiaochi suddenly came back to life as if he had just chugged an energy drink. His mouth instantly started running.

“Yes, yes! Me, Tongtong, and Chengcheng helped Grandpa and Grandma sell lots of fruits! This time, we also want to be their brand ambassadors!”

“Hmm.”

Xing Xiaochi continued babbling, “Grandpa and Grandma’s stinky fruits are super delicious! I’ll bring you two when I get back, okay? Oh, and I raised a fish! I’ll show you when you come home!”

“This morning, I was the one who woke up first and called Auntie to get up! She’s so lazy—she slept until the sun was shining on her butt!”

Ruan Xizhi: “……” Wow, what a choice of topic.

At first, netizens didn’t believe this call was real. But after hearing Xing Xiaochi talk nonstop for so long without the other party hanging up, they had to admit—only a real father could have this much patience.

After the call ended, the secretary saw Xing Peixuan staring at his phone for a few seconds before suddenly smiling.

The secretary sighed. It seemed that only the young master could stir any emotions in their boss.

But… maybe he stirred a little too much.

“You heard that, right?” Xing Peixuan’s eyes were slightly red. “Xiaochi just talked to me for so long… That’s the most he’s ever said to me in one go.”

The secretary: “……” Sir, it was just a conversation!

Xing Peixuan glanced at Ruan Xizhi on the live stream and sighed internally. Giving Xing Xiaochi to her was definitely the right decision.

A child without a mother is like grass.
A child with a mother blossoms like a flower.

“Alright, I’ve decided.” Xing Peixuan suddenly looked fired up.

The secretary had a bad feeling.

The next moment, Xing Peixuan declared, “For the sake of my son’s wonderful childhood, I must create more space for him! He works hard to be happy—I will work hard at my job!”

“Go bring me the contracts for next week and the week after. I’m working until sunrise!” His fighting spirit was through the roof.

“………”

The secretary felt like crying.
Somebody, please stop the boss!
At this rate, the ones collapsing won’t just be the boss—
It’ll be the entire company!