Chapter 44 – Sweet Little Brush-Off

As expected.

Yu Mozhi tugged at the corner of his lips, feeling absolutely unsurprised.

The little dumpling was simply too well-behaved. She had none of the playful mischief typical of kids her age and instead carried the weight of life squarely on her tiny shoulders.

She wasn’t even four years old yet, and she was already setting goals to “support her father in retirement.” What would she do when she got older?

Did this little dumpling really think he was a half-cripple or something?

Liu Wu was already used to this, but Director Kong and the assistant director had never heard the little one’s bold talk about retirement. Their expressions were full of confusion as they instinctively turned to the two adults for explanation.

Retirement?

Was this the distortion of society or the downfall of morals? A man not even thirty years old was making a three- or four-year-old worry about supporting him in retirement?

“Daddy can afford to raise you.”
Yu Mozhi looked down, adjusted the little dumpling in his arms, and met her eyes again, trying to clarify that their family was not destitute. “You don’t need to worry about things like this, little one.”

“Mhm mhm, Daddy is definitely the most amazing dad in the whole world!”
The little dumpling smacked a kiss onto Yu Mozhi’s cheek. She responded instantly, but judging by her expression, she didn’t seem entirely convinced.

After all, she had watched those educational programs on TV, and they clearly said—raising a child was expensive! Parents worked really hard! So children should understand their parents’ struggles and learn to be filial.

Mianmian had already spent so much money, and Daddy was still a pitiful little sad guy… of course she had to support him!

Yu Mozhi—currently cast in the role of pitiful little sad guy—got another kiss on the cheek. As he looked at the little dumpling’s expression…

Yeah, he definitely just got sweetly brushed off. But it was sweet, so he let it go.

“Right? Filming is super fun. Shouldn’t we ask what the little one thinks? Just give it a try. Don’t worry, I promise—she won’t be taken advantage of!”
Director Kong patted his chest with confidence.

The little dumpling’s eyes sparkled with excitement.

“Why not let her try?” Liu Wu added from the side. “Mianmian might really be a little genius. And if she enjoys it, that’s great. She’s still so young; her face hasn’t fully grown in yet, so even if she decides she doesn’t like it, it won’t have much of an impact on her future. But if she’s genuinely interested and doesn’t get a chance now, it’ll only be harder to try when she’s older.”

Indeed, just moments ago, the emotion in Mianmian’s eyes had stunned everyone in the room.

Yu Mozhi still frowned, lips pressed tightly together. The little cutie blinked her round eyes, sensing the chilly tension around her. She timidly leaned in and rubbed her face against Daddy Mozhi’s, her voice soft and sweet:

“If Daddy doesn’t like it… then Mianmian won’t act.”

She’d just find another way to support Daddy!

Yu Mozhi sighed.
“It’s very hard work. You’re not allowed to cry.”

“Mianmian doesn’t cry!”

“If she’s going to participate, we’ll draft a separate contract.”

“Of course, of course!”
The mood shifted dramatically, and Director Kong’s voice rose with excitement. He shoved the assistant director, urging him, “Hurry, didn’t you buy candy for your little niece the other day?”

Hearing “candy” again, the little dumpling eyed the slightly scruffy-looking Director Kong with some suspicion. After a pause, she asked hesitantly:

“Will Daddy go with Mianmian?”

“Yes.”

Only then was the little dumpling satisfied. She blinked her big eyes at the assistant director.

His heart practically melted on the spot as he happily went to fetch the candy.

Director Kong: As expected, kids really do love candy… but seriously, I’m not a human trafficker. Why does she look so nervous around me…?

Also, maybe it’s time he cleaned up his appearance. If this little sweetheart kept suspecting him of being a kidnapper, that couldn’t be good.

(End of Chapter)