Daddy! Come Home for Dinner!-Chapter 611: In the Future, He’ll Definitely Leave Before Xiao Fei
Decades later, they would be forced to part ways.
The time she had with Zhao Gushen was just that little bit.
Even though that time hadn’t come yet, Ye Fei was already feeling reluctant, as if time was already pressing.
She was quite happy at first, but now, a pang of bitterness arose in her heart.
Ye Fei was feeling upset, and then she heard crying.
It wasn’t Ye Fei’s.
Who would’ve thought it was Xiao Mo, who rarely cried.
Suddenly, Xiao Mo cried out with a "wah" and directly hugged Zhao Gushen’s leg.
Zhao Gushen: "..."
"Xiao Mo?" Ye Fei called him in surprise, "What’s wrong?"
It was rare, but the little guy didn’t turn around to hug Ye Fei. Instead, he continued to clutch Zhao Gushen’s leg, saying, "Dad, I don’t want you guys to get old, and I don’t want you to leave me, wah wah wah wah wah!"
Ye Fei was stunned for a moment.
Only then did she realize the little guy had heard Zhao Gushen’s earlier words.
He must’ve thought about what they’d look like when they get old.
Ye Fei was both touched and amused.
The little guy, at such a young age, had already thought about the distant future.
Kids are different from them.
Adults, upon reaching a certain age, start to feel the urgency of time.
Feeling that time flies by quickly, and in a blink, a year has passed.
And in that year, it feels like they haven’t accomplished anything.
In the blink of an eye, one grows older.
Unknowingly, they reach old age.
However, little kids always feel time isn’t passing quickly enough.
Being so young, they can’t wait to grow up.
Adulthood seems very far away to them, let alone becoming old.
This should be a far-off thought for Xiao Mo.
Unexpectedly, the little guy started worrying about it first.
Even Zhao Gushen felt a bit moved.
This little guy, despite appearing carefree at times,
When it matters, he genuinely cares about his dad!
Zhao Gushen suddenly felt a sense of comfort as an old father.
Who knew, immediately following that, Xiao Mo said, "Dad, you’re so much older than Xiao Fei, surely you’ll leave before Xiao Fei does!"
Zhao Gushen: "..."
Zhao Gushen’s eye twitched, and the earlier feeling of being moved disappeared in an instant.
Darn kid even thought of him growing old and even his passing!
"Wah, wah, I can’t bear to lose you!" the little guy cried again.
Zhao Gushen was really feeling all sorts of emotions.
Xiao Mo not wanting to lose him showed he had a conscience.
But the reason for this reluctance left Zhao Gushen feeling a bit down.
"Alright, stop crying." Zhao Gushen pulled Xiao Mo off his leg, "That’s still a long way away; you don’t need to think so far ahead."
Xiao Mo sniffled, looking up at Zhao Gushen with his big watery eyes.
Zhao Gushen cleared his throat and said, "I’ll take great care of myself, and I’ll have at least another 50 years. Don’t worry."
The little guy felt much better upon hearing this.
He quickly tugged on Ye Fei’s pants: "Xiao Fei, you also need to take good care of yourself and live at least 60 years!"
Zhao Gushen secretly vowed that he would also strive to live another 60 years.
He wouldn’t leave Ye Fei behind!
Ye Fei, half-crying, half-laughing, said, "Okay."
The conversation that was touching at first suddenly became a little poignant.
But the conversation also took a surprisingly funny turn.
"Come on, let’s go pick out some photos." Zhao Gushen said.
So, the three of them went to Ye Fei’s study.
Ye Fei indeed had taken quite a few photos of Xiao Mo.
Each of them picked some albums, choosing what they thought was the best photo to eventually discuss together which ones to select.
When Aunt Guo arrived, all three of them were still in Ye Fei’s study.
Not seeing anyone, Aunt Guo came looking.
Hearing sounds from the second floor, she followed them.
The study door wasn’t closed.
Zhao Gushen and Ye Fei didn’t bother since it was just them at home and no outsiders.
Now that all three were in the study, it didn’t matter whether the door was closed or not.
Aunt Guo followed the sound, paused at the door, and knocked a few times.
Zhao Gushen and the other two looked over.
"Aunt Guo is here." Ye Fei said with a smile.
"Yes, I just came in and didn’t see anyone. Mr. Zhao called not long ago, sounding like he was home, so I came to check." Aunt Guo said with a smile.
"We’re picking photos to hang on the wall." Ye Fei explained with a smile.
"I see." Aunt Guo smiled, "I won’t disturb you then. I’ve bought the ingredients according to the list. What do you plan to cook tonight? I can get things ready."
Ye Fei thought for a moment, then mentioned a few dishes: "Will these be okay for dinner?"
Ye Fei asked Zhao Gushen and Xiao Mo.
"Sounds good." Zhao Gushen nodded.
He was easy to please.
Anything Ye Fei cooked, he enjoyed.
Xiao Mo naturally had no objections.
Aside from a few vegetables, the little guy wasn’t picky.
So, Aunt Guo went downstairs.
Zhao Gushen, Ye Fei, and Xiao Mo spent a long time, eventually choosing five photos after much discussion.
From when Xiao Mo was a newborn, to 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, and 4 years old.
Xiao Mo’s fourth birthday had already passed, back in June.
During that time, there weren’t many interactions between Zhao Gushen and Ye Fei.
Although Zhao Gushen intended to get closer to Ye Fei and spend more time with her,
They hadn’t made things clear between them yet.
Even when Zhao Gushen sought out Ye Fei, he’d find many excuses to do so.
Plus, back then, Zhao Gushen wasn’t sure Xiao Mo was his son.
This was always something Zhao Gushen particularly regretted.
Although he already knew Xiao Mo back then, his son was right in front of him, yet he missed Xiao Mo’s birthday.
He’d have to wait until next year.
Zhao Gushen missed Xiao Mo’s birthdays for four years.
Those four years were irreparable.
"Next year, I’ll throw you a big birthday party." Zhao Gushen said to Xiao Mo.
"The scale doesn’t matter." Xiao Mo said, "Just as long as great-grandpa, great-grandma, grandpa, grandma, dad, and Xiao Fei are there! If Brother You Xuan and them have time, they can come too."
The little guy blushed: "As long as those I love and those who love me are all together, that’s enough."
Zhao Gushen laughed, counting with his fingers for Xiao Mo: "If we invite You Xuan and them, then shouldn’t Uncle Qi and his family come too?"
"Besides, since this will be the first birthday party I throw for my son, my good friends, and your uncles should come too, right?"
"In that case, wouldn’t that be a lot of people?" Zhao Gushen said.
"Does it have to be that big?" Ye Fei thought it’d be nice just to have a family celebration for Xiao Mo’s birthday.
