"Klein, you're still awake? Do you miss your dad?~~"
Chen casually tossed the backpack in his hand aside, then crouched down and scooped up Little Jin Xiao.
When he stood again and turned around, he saw Talan nearby, already getting up from the sofa with her tablet in hand.
"He slept in this afternoon, so he's still wide awake."
Talan looked tired. Looking after a child was clearly quite draining for her, too.
"What about you? Did you get a nap? You look exhausted."
"After I got him to sleep this afternoon, I took a little nap myself."
Talan set down her tablet and slowly walked over, nestling into Chen's arms.
She gently wrapped her arms around his solid waist, then rubbed her cheek against his sturdy chest.
Chen Xi obligingly shifted Little Jin Xiao into the crook of his right arm and draped his left arm over Talan's shoulder.
The family of three enjoyed a simple, sweet moment together.
Of course, they didn't get to enjoy this sweetness for long.
Because Comrade Chen Jin Xiao was anything but a calm child~~
Before long, he was wriggling to get out of Chen's arms, then turning his attention back to the big TV in the living room.
Seeing this, Chen Xi obediently set him down, then turned around and scooped Talan up, carrying her toward the bedroom.
Ahem~~ It wasn't like he was planning to give her some "extra practice after the game"~~
Chen carried Talan all the way back to the bedroom and gently set her down on the bed.
"If you're tired, get some sleep. I'll keep an eye on Klein."
"Hehe, Mr. Chen is so thoughtful today~~"
"I'm this thoughtful every day, aren't I?"
"Then I'll leave it to you, thoughtful little Chris~~"
"Little?! I'm Big Chris!!"
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