Why are you all trying to win over me, the male supporting character?

She was very envious and also liked it very much.

"Sister, hug me~"

She opened her arms and, very naturally, asked the pretty older sister for a hug.

So, Sister Meng and Jiang Aiyu took turns hugging her.

This soft and adorable little creature is like a doll; it's neither shy nor fussy, which makes you feel very at ease.

As for Xu Qian, who was sitting in the shop across the street, she really wanted to join them in playing with the children, but she was a little hesitant.

She was afraid that these people wouldn't accept her.

"Alright, let's decide how to take care of this child."

Lu Chengzhou coughed lightly, bringing the topic back on track.

The Meng sisters exchanged a glance.

Sister Meng suggested, "Since everyone likes her so much, let's take turns taking care of her. Today and tomorrow, my sister and I will take over..."

Lu Chengzhou nodded.

Jiang Aiyu continued, "Then, the day after tomorrow is mine."

Lu Chengzhou nodded as well.

He thought for a moment and said, "I'm a man, not as careful as you guys, so... I guess I'll just... not participate?"

Meng Wanyu smiled slightly, and a cunning idea immediately came to mind.

"But this isn't an ordinary pet. If the owner isn't careful, they might get complaints."

"Then how should I put my heart into it?"

"It's very simple."

Meng Wanyu's plan was full of traps at every step; as long as you agreed to listen, you would inevitably fall for it.

"When it's someone's turn to look after the child, Teacher Lu will go home with them."

Upon hearing this suggestion, everyone present underwent a subtle change in expression.

Lu Chengzhou frowned and looked at her: "You, are you serious?"

"This is the most appropriate method."

Meng Wanyu stood with her arms crossed, leaning against the bar.

"Otherwise, I always feel that Teacher Lu is taking advantage of us."

How exactly do you get a good deal?

Lu Chengzhou rubbed his forehead.

It seems like he'd only truly benefit if he went home with them.

Wait a minute...

Why did he feel like he'd been tricked?

Hey you guys, stop taking this crazy idea so seriously!

I'm not a reward item for a quest!

Jiang Aiyu: "I think Miss Meng made a great suggestion, and I vote in favor."

Sister Meng: "I agree too."

Meng Wanyu gave Lu Chengzhou a look: "Now, perhaps we should ask Miss Xu for her opinion."

Lu Chengzhou: "..."

You guys really did treat me as a reward for completing a mission, didn't you?

Is this kind of harmony really a good thing?

Meng Wanyu made a phone call to Xu Qian.

After briefly explaining the situation, Xu Qian came over immediately.

Wow! Pretty lady, give me a hug~

The little guy stuck it on again.

Before Xu Qian could even express her opinion, she was tightly embraced by her.

Therefore, there's no need to elaborate on her opinion.

"I agree with...your suggestion."

Xu Qian felt that this was not a compromise, but for the sake of her child!

She could never agree to their sharing proposal; she's only doing it for the children!

Seeing the conflicted look on her face, Lu Chengzhou thought to himself, "I'm the one who's most conflicted..."

How is he going to spend the nights this week?

Looking at the sweet little child, he sighed.

Well, let's just hope she doesn't cause any trouble and that he can get through this week peacefully.

……

……

Off-get off work time.

Meng Wanyu closed the shop door, took the keys, and, with Katie in tow, prepared to go home.

Lu Chengzhou followed behind the two of them, seemingly lost in thought the whole time.

Meng Wanyu looked back at him several times and saw that he was lost in thought each time.

She had to let out a loud snort.

"Mr. Lu, it's dark and the roads are slippery. Did you accidentally take care of the child?"

Katie also reached out her hand to him.

"Brother, hold my hand!"

Although I call him my older brother, I treat him like my father.

Lu Chengzhou felt extremely ashamed of this game that simulated a family of three.

He really didn't want to...

However, he couldn't refuse.

The little boy's chubby, warm little hand grasped his fingers, and he smiled sweetly at him, calling him "brother" repeatedly. How could he refuse?

Seeing his conflicted expression, Meng Wanyu couldn't help but want to laugh.

It's unbelievable that Boss Lu, who was once extremely cunning and ruthless in business, could also have such a tender side.

What's even more unexpected is that someone with no sense of family would actually accept the suggestion to take care of the child.

It is clear that Lu Chengzhou is a very complex person; his true nature is quite different from his outward appearance.

"Mr. Lu, you're really something."

"what?"

"It's nothing, just something I felt compelled to say."

"Oh."

Lu Chengzhou wasn't particularly curious, so he didn't ask why at all.

Meng Wanyu was happy not to explain.

When the two of them returned home with their child, Sister Meng had already prepared dinner and other necessities for the child, showing great care and thoughtfulness.

Meng Wanyu exclaimed, "Sister, you truly are the epitome of a virtuous wife and loving mother."

She casually picked up a pair of fluffy hair clips from the table.

"Sister, this is so pretty, can I have it?"

"How old are you? Why are you still wearing this little bunny hair clip?"

Meng Wanyu chuckled and tried it on.

"No matter how old I am, I'll always be my sister's sister~"

After trying it on, she took it off and put it on Katie's slightly wavy blonde hair.

"However, this kind of cute little thing is definitely more suitable for little Katie."

As she spoke, she looked up at Lu Chengzhou.

"Mr. Lu, are you just going to stand by and watch while we take care of the child?"

Lu Chengzhou silently took his hand out of his pocket: "Is there anything you need me to do?"

"Idiot! The child is all dirty, of course he needs a bath! Go and run some bathwater!"

Lu Chengzhou said "Oh" and went to the bathroom.

Surprisingly, he wasn't angry at being bossed around; in fact, he felt a little embarrassed.

I, a grown man, am not as meticulous as women.

Thank goodness I entrusted my child to them instead of being clever enough to take him back and raise him myself.

If I take it back...

That means he's probably going to ruin the child.

……

Outside.

Meng Wanyu and her sister are helping the children try on various new dresses.

Perhaps every girl has a hidden hobby of dressing up dolls, and little Katie was surprisingly cooperative, which made Meng Wanyu really like her.