Chapter 270: Never Enter the Kitchen Again

After hearing all that, Lu Xiwán found the rice in her bowl utterly bland.

When exactly did they plot all this, and why did she know nothing about it?

"I don't think there's any need to stay, then."

"You are Wanwan's most important person, so naturally you are very important to me as well. If you can stay, it will be convenient for us to look after her, and then whenever you miss Wanwan you can come by to visit at any time."

Fu Sijue glanced at the two eager little milk dumplings and said, "And Xi Xi and Yao Yao also like you very much."

Fu Sijue did his utmost to show his sincerity to Zhong He.

But clearly that move was effective.

Zhong He quickly softened, his eyes slightly reddened; although he said nothing, his gaze at Lu Xiwán now held a hint of reluctance.

He had spent his whole life as a solitary man, with no relatives beyond these two disciples.

But this time he felt the sensation of giving away a daughter.

Even with all his reluctance, he still had to hand Wanwan over.

"Hmph!"

Zhong He let out a hum and didn't recover for a long while.

When he finally came to his senses, he only then remembered what he should say.

"Then I'll stay here for a while; if you dare treat Wanwan badly, I will never let you get away with it!"

Lu Xiwán stared blankly at them as they spoke, only realizing at the end and pointing at herself absentmindedly.

"Master, when did I ever say I wanted to be with him?"

Zhong He sighed gravely, "Girl, the eyes don't lie; you like him."

Lu Xiwán may speak harshly, but the look in her eyes toward Fu Sijue is full of tender affection; anyone who can see would notice.

Zhong He felt a swirl of emotions inside.

Since the day he accepted Lu Xiwán as his disciple, he has regarded her as his own daughter.

He feared it would melt if he kept it in his mouth and break if he held it in his hand; even when she went back to the country alone, he couldn't rest easy, so he specifically sent Zhong Yun back to watch over her.

But who could have known that a single return would make her belong to someone else's family.

Lu Xiwán's eyes filled with tears; Zhong He's words moved her, leaving her heart sour and bitter.

Yet even so, she still looked at Zhong He very seriously and asked.

"So, Master, I never said I wanted to be with him."

Lu Xiwán couldn't help finding it a bit funny.

"We didn't say it, because we are already together," Fu Sijue said abruptly, grabbing Lu Xiwán's hand that lay on the table.

Lu Xixi and Yao Yao let out a disdainful "eh" with a scowl.

"Dad and Mom, does this count as a public announcement?"

Lu Xiwán quickly shook off his hand, her ears flushing red all the way to her face.

How could someone like him think a few kind words would be enough to win her over?

Zhong He cleared his throat, "I only said I'd agree for you to be with Wanwan, not that you could touch her."

Especially doing it in front of him—Fu Sijue was being far too bold.

Lu Xiwán, as if finding a backing, tossed her head at Fu Sijue in a proud, tsundere manner.

"I now have my master backing me; don't think you can do whatever you want!"

Fu Sijue's body shivered twice, and he even covered his lips with his hand.

Lu Xixi watched from the side, whispering to Yao Yao, "I think Uncle Fu is laughing now."

And it's quite possible he's mocking Mom's childishness.

It's just like kindergarten kids going to the teacher to complain.

Yao Yao nodded in strong agreement, though he could also understand such behavior.

"The TV even says that adults in love have zero IQ."

Lu Xixi was startled and stepped back, causing the child seat to wobble, and Zhong He quickly steadied the chair.

"Grandpa Zhong He, I'll never fall in love again!" Lu Xixi said seriously, unaware that Yao Yao and Zhong He were both beaming with delight.