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

Chen Hao stood there, watching this scene, his heart feeling a soft, bittersweet sensation, as if something had gently bumped into it.

This is his daughter.

A living, breathing daughter who can run, jump, laugh, and call out "Mommy."

A strange feeling, a mixture of excitement, unfamiliarity, fear, and a sudden sense of responsibility, filled his chest.

He felt his eyes getting hot. It all felt like a bizarre dream, yet undeniably real.

Lin Caiwei stood up, holding her daughter, and turned to face Chen Hao.

The gentleness on her face hadn't completely faded, and her gaze towards Chen Hao had softened considerably.

She adjusted her posture while holding her daughter so that Lin Sisi could see Chen Hao directly.

"Sisi," Lin Caiwei's voice was gentle, guiding.

"Look, who is this?"

Lin Sisi nestled in her mother's arms, blinking her pure and innocent big eyes, curiously observing Chen Hao standing not far away.

Chen Hao was wearing a regular food delivery rider uniform today, a blue short-sleeved work uniform, and he still looked a bit flustered and nervous, still carrying the heat of the outside world.

But the little girl didn't seem to care about any of that; she was just focused on his face.

Lin Caiwei paused, took a breath, and then said to her daughter in a clear and firm tone:

"Sisi, this is your father. The father you've always wanted to meet."

"dad?"

Lin Sisi clearly uttered those two words, with the innocence and certainty unique to children.

She looked at Chen Hao, tilted her head slightly, as if trying to connect the word "father" with the person in front of her.

Chen Hao's heart leaped into his throat. He held his breath, waiting for his youngest daughter's reaction.

Then, he saw Lin Sisi's eyes light up, her little mouth split into a bright, unreserved smile, and she called out to him in a clear, slightly tentative yet joyful voice:

"dad!"

【Ding! 】

[System notification: Daughter Lin Sisi has called you "Dad" for the first time! A milestone in parent-child interaction has been achieved!]

[Reward: Dad's Fund + 10000 yuan.]

[Reward: 100 plush cotton-padded jackets.]

[The "Little Cotton-padded Jacket" is a virtual emotional energy unit that can be used to exchange for items in the system shop and to strengthen the bond with your daughter. The shop is not currently open; it will automatically open after you accumulate 500 items.]

[Newbie quest 'Initial Recognition' completed. Please continue your efforts and fulfill your duties as a caregiver.]

The notification sounds that kept ringing in his mind, along with that soft and real "Dad," made Chen Hao feel like he was being electrocuted, his whole body going from head to toe.

Ten thousand yuan!

Another sum of money has been deposited!

But at this moment, the impact of money is far less than the emotional shock brought by that cry of "Dad".

Ecstasy exploded in his heart like fireworks.

Almost immediately and without hesitation, he grinned, revealing a wide, perhaps slightly silly but absolutely genuine smile, and responded forcefully and loudly:

"Why!"

This shout was full of energy, carrying an irrepressible excitement and joy.

He instinctively took a step forward, bent down, and opened his arms to Lin Sisi. His voice trembled slightly with excitement, and his eyes were filled with longing and cautious anticipation.

"Sisi... come here, let Daddy give you a hug, okay?"

Lin Sisi looked at the man in front of her who called himself her father and had his arms outstretched, then looked up at her mother.

Lin Caiwei nodded gently to her, her eyes filled with tender encouragement.

Without hesitation, the little girl immediately leaned out of her mother's arms, her two chubby little arms outstretched towards Chen Hao, her face full of innocent trust and affection.

"hug!"

Chen Hao's heart almost melted.

He quickly stepped forward and carefully took the soft, warm, and milky-scented little body from Lin Caiwei's arms.

Lin Sisi was very light and soft to the touch.

Her little arms naturally wrapped around Chen Hao's neck, her little head resting on his shoulder, her warm breath brushing against his neck.

An indescribable sense of security and happiness, a feeling of being connected by blood, instantly enveloped Chen Hao.

This is his daughter, in his arms.

He unconsciously tightened his grip on her arm, but then, afraid of hurting her, he quickly loosened his hold.

He lowered his head and could smell the pleasant scent of children's shampoo on the little girl's hair.

So this is what it feels like to be a dad.

【Ding! 】

[System notification: The host has embraced his daughter for the first time; intimate interaction achieved!]

[Reward: Life Skills - God-level Cooking Skill (Beginner Level). Basic knowledge and muscle memory have been instilled. The host can prepare common home-style dishes with acceptable taste.]

[Reward: 200 plush cotton-padded jackets.]

[Current supply of padded jackets: 300/500 pieces.]

Again!

Chen Hao held his daughter in his arms, feeling her real weight and warmth, and at the same time, he felt as if something had entered his mind.

The basic steps of frying, stir-frying, cooking, and deep-frying, the control of heat, and the pairing of common dishes... are like things that were originally in the corner of my memory, but have now been dug out and become clear and distinct.

Although it's only "beginner level," it's a qualitative leap for someone who used to only know how to cook instant noodles.

He held Lin Sisi in his arms, his heart filled with immense surprise and satisfaction.

In just one day, no, in just a few hours, his world was turned upside down.

He gained a celebrity daughter, an incredibly cute biological daughter, a mysterious system, a 20,000 yuan "dad fund," and cooking skills...

He couldn't resist gently rubbing his daughter's soft little face.

Lin Sisi felt ticklish from being rubbed and giggled. Her clear, bell-like laughter echoed through the luxurious living room.