He unexpectedly becomes a father at the start of his life, and the mother of his child is a national

Lin Caiwei avoided Chen Hao's gaze, her face still slightly flushed, her eyes drifting elsewhere, as if studying the patterns on the living room chandelier.

He lowered his head, his fingers tracing the surface of the velvet box.

It has a delicate and soft texture, so it must be expensive.

He untied the ribbon and opened the box.

Inside was a watch.

It's not a luxury watch studded with diamonds, nor a sporty smartwatch, but a men's watch with a simple and elegant design.

The dial is deep blue, like the night sky, with intricate star patterns that are not easily visible unless you look closely, but they shimmer faintly in the light.

The hands and markers are rose gold, gleaming softly under the light.

The watch strap is made of black alligator leather, with a delicate texture and neat stitching.

The overall style is understated yet tasteful, making it perfect for everyday wear.

"Wow!" Sisi exclaimed first, covering her mouth with her little hand.

"The watch Mom bought for Dad is so beautiful! It looks like...like the night sky!" She pointed to the watch face.

"Dad, try it on!"

Chen Hao was indeed amazed by the watch.

He doesn't know anything about watches—nothing about movements, waterproofing, or materials—but his aesthetic sense is definitely there.

The design of this watch perfectly matches his aesthetic sense; it's understated yet exquisitely refined.

The deep blue and rose gold color scheme, paired with a black strap, is classic and timeless.

Moreover, he could tell that the watch wasn't cheap—although he didn't know the exact price, it certainly wasn't the kind you could just buy at a department store counter.

"Do you like it?" Lin Caiwei asked softly, her tone tinged with uncertainty.

"I...I don't know what style you like, I just think...this one looks pretty."

The salesperson said it's a classic design and won't easily go out of style...

Her voice grew softer and softer until it was almost inaudible.

"I really like it." Chen Hao looked up at her and said earnestly.

"It's really beautiful. Thank you."

What he said was the truth.

This watch is not only beautiful, but more importantly, it was a gift from Lin Caiwei.

Over the past three months, he has given Sisi many things—

He received toys, clothes, and picture books, but never a gift from Lin Caiwei.

Of course, the initial 200,000 yuan for living expenses doesn't count; that was part of the transaction.

This watch, though it may have been something Lin Caiwei bought casually at a shopping mall or a gift from a brand, has a different meaning for him.

This was the first time she had ever bought him something on her own initiative, and the first time she had ever done so in the form of a "gift".

Chen Hao took the watch out of the box; it was heavy and had a very good texture.

He was about to put it on his left wrist when Sisi suddenly spoke up.

"Mommy," the little one looked at Lin Caiwei, his eyes sparkling, as if he had thought of a great idea.

"This is a gift you bought for Dad, you should put it on him! That's how it's always done on TV!"

The living room was silent for a second.

Chen Hao stopped moving.

Lin Caiwei was also stunned.

The two exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise, and a hint of...panic, in each other's eyes.

Chen Hao was overjoyed.

My daughter's help came at just the right time!

He suppressed a laugh, looking at Lin Caiwei with a hint of expectation and a touch of innocence in his eyes—

You see, it was my daughter who asked for it, not me.

Lin Caiwei's face turned completely red instantly, from her cheeks all the way down to the base of her neck.

She looked at Chen Hao's outstretched wrist, then at her daughter's expectant eyes, and for a moment she didn't know what to say.

reject?

But my daughter is so looking forward to it... Should I say yes?

That's way too intimate!

Wear a watch, touch his hand, get close to him...

"Mommy, hurry up and put it on Daddy!" Sisi urged. She was still young and didn't understand the subtleties between adults. She just felt that since the gift was from her mother, it was most appropriate for her mother to put it on Daddy.

"Like...like a princess putting a ring on a prince's finger!"

There happened to be a similar plot in the fairy tale she was reading recently.

Lin Caiwei bit her lower lip, struggling internally for a few seconds.

If I refuse, I'm afraid it will hurt my daughter's feelings, and it will also make me seem petty.

Please say yes, this gesture is far too intimate, it's almost like...

In the end, she nodded.

Oh well, it's just a watch, it's no big deal.

She told herself this, but her heart kept racing uncontrollably.

"Okay... alright."

Her voice was so soft it was like a mosquito's buzz, almost inaudible.

Chen Hao immediately handed over the watch, while simultaneously extending his wrist towards Lin Caiwei.

The movement was natural, but both of them knew what it meant—

Skin to skin, close contact, and that indescribable ambiguity.

Lin Caiwei took the watch, and her fingers accidentally touched Chen Hao's hand.

She flinched as if she'd been electrocuted, then forced herself to steady herself.

Don't panic, it's just wearing a watch, consider it an example for Sisi.

She took a deep breath and began to put the watch on Chen Hao's wrist.

The first step is to unfasten the watch clasp.

Lin Caiwei lowered her head, staring intently at the watch in her hand, as if it were some kind of precision instrument that needed careful examination.

Her fingers were slender, fair, and long, with neatly trimmed nails coated with clear nail polish.

The clasp was a little tight, and it took her a while to open it—actually, it wasn't that the clasp was tight, but that her hands were shaking a bit.

Then, she picked up the watch strap and wrapped it around Chen Hao's wrist.

This action brought the two of them very close.

Chen Hao could smell a faint fragrance on Lin Caiwei's body. It wasn't perfume, but more like a mixture of shampoo and shower gel. It was very refreshing, somewhat like lemon and mint.

He could see her eyelashes trembling slightly, long and thick, casting small shadows under her eyes.

Her lips were pursed tightly due to nervousness; the color was a natural light pink, and she wasn't wearing lipstick.

Lin Caiwei's hands were trembling.

She carefully adjusted the watch strap so that the dial rested precisely on the inside of her wrist.

Her fingertips inevitably brushed against Chen Hao's skin, and each touch made her heart race—

Chen Hao's wrist was strong, his skin was warm, and he could feel his pulse beating.

The living room was so quiet that you could hear each other breathing.

Sisi watched from the side, her eyes wide open, a naive smile on her face, as if she were watching something particularly beautiful.

Finally, the watch strap was fastened.

Lin Caiwei breathed a sigh of relief and was about to step back when she realized that the clasp was not in the right position and was a little loose, allowing the watch face to rotate half a circle on her wrist.

"It seems... a bit too big," she said softly, her voice slightly hoarse.

"Shall we adjust it?" Chen Hao asked, his voice very soft.