"Young man, why are you eating here alone? Isn't your girlfriend keeping you company?" Tang Shuyun asked tentatively.
Su Chen thought, Isn't this a classic probe? She wants to know whether I have a girlfriend.
But not only was he a married man now, he also had two adorable little ones~ So he ignored everyone else completely!
"Miss, don't let my age fool you. I'm already married, and both my children are three years old~"
"Huh?" Tang Shuyun let out a soft cry, unable to hide the delight on her face.
Su Chen had called her miss? This child really knew how to talk~
And he had directly admitted that he was married, even treating Tuantuan and Lele as his own children~
Mm~ What a responsible young man!
When Su Chen saw that she was not disappointed but instead looked even happier, he felt faintly puzzled.
What was going on? Wasn't this lady trying to hit on him? Why did she look like that after learning he was married with children?
As Tang Shuyun looked at Su Chen, she felt like a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law—the more she looked, the more she liked him.
She could not let such a wonderful son-in-law slip away so easily~
She had to help her daughter firmly capture Su Chen's heart!
The first step in helping her daughter: find out what her future son-in-law liked and cater to his preferences!
"You're already married, and you have two three-year-old children? I really couldn't tell. Young man, you're so young and accomplished~"
After praising him, Tang Shuyun began eating lunch and asked as she ate, "Young man, do you think the cafeteria food here is good?"
Su Chen nodded. "It's all right. Much better than the school cafeteria."
"The cafeteria here hires professional chefs, and the daily specials are different every day. Today's lunch is sweet-and-sour pork tenderloin and steamed perch. What flavors do you usually like? Do you prefer spicy food or sweet food?"
"I'm not much of a picky eater. Either is fine, but I eat spicy food a little more often," Su Chen replied.
"You like spicy food? Nice~ The south is humid, so eating a little spice can drive out the dampness~"
"Then let me ask one more nosy question. What kind of girl do you like? You got married so young, so your wife must be especially beautiful, right? I really want to know what kind of girl could find such a handsome husband as you~"
She was truly enthusiastic, so Su Chen chatted with her while eating.
"Mm~ The mother of my children is indeed a great beauty."
"What about her personality? Is she your type too?" Tang Shuyun asked impatiently.
She knew her daughter could be a little cold, but seeing Yan Bingxue follow Su Chen out for street food, she thought perhaps her daughter had changed after falling in love. Maybe she was very gentle with Su Chen~
That question was a little too personal. Su Chen smiled without answering.
Tang Shuyun did not press on and instead asked, "Young man, you mentioned university earlier. You should still be quite young, right? Your family agreed to you getting married so early? Oh, right, who else is in your family?"
Su Chen gradually realized that the questions this woman was asking sounded a little like she was checking his household registration...
This... did not seem like ordinary flirting!
Seeing where this was going, he immediately gathered up his tray and said, "Miss, I'm done eating. Take your time."
With that, he carried his tray away.
Tang Shuyun watched his retreating back with a smile on her face.
Although she had not found out much today that could help her daughter, at least she had met Su Chen!
After lunch, Su Chen continued with his afternoon work.
During a break, he checked his phone and saw a message Yan Bingxue had sent several hours earlier. She said she had arrived safely in Yangcheng, but there was nothing after that.
She was probably busy, so Su Chen replied, "Focus on your work. I'll pick up Tuantuan and Lele this afternoon."
Kindergarten let out early, at four thirty in the afternoon, while the Chaofan Group got off work at five thirty. Su Chen finished his tasks ahead of schedule and left first.
On the drive to the kindergarten, Su Chen was in an exceptionally good mood.
Cheerful music played in the car as he hummed along while driving.
Picking the children up from school really felt great~
Now, he was the parent of two kindergarten children!
When Su Chen arrived at the kindergarten, it was only four ten, but the area outside was already full of parked cars. Nearly all the parents picking up their children had arrived early.
Tuantuan and Lele's teacher was talking about yesterday's craft assignment.
The parents sat beside their children and listened together.
When Tuantuan turned her head and saw Su Chen outside, she immediately waved at him excitedly.
"Daddy~"
The little girl sat obediently on her chair and did not rush outside, but her eyes were filled with excitement and joy as she looked at Su Chen.
The teacher saw Su Chen and immediately came over with a smile.
"Mr. Su, you're here. Please come in and have a seat."
Su Chen walked in, and Lele immediately shifted to the side, freeing up the seat between himself and Tuantuan. His gaze darted away, avoiding Su Chen's eyes.
This little guy was still so awkward~
Su Chen sat between his son and daughter, and the teacher immediately said, "Parents, this handsome gentleman is Tuantuan and Lele's father. The two craft projects I just showed everyone that tied for first place were completed by Mr. Su with Tuantuan and Lele's help~"
"Mr. Su's craftsmanship and creativity are both absolutely amazing. Everyone should learn more from Mr. Su~"
The parents in the crowd all looked at Su Chen and praised him. "Mr. Su, you're so skillful with your hands! How did you come up with such clever yet simple craft projects? My husband and I racked our brains last night and could only make a simple little paper boat~"
"Tuantuan, Lele, your dad is amazing! He's a role model for us all! I hope my Little Chubby can take first place someday too~"
Tuantuan happily held her father's hand and said generously, "If anyone has questions, you can ask my daddy~ My daddy is super smart~"
Lele did not say anything, but hearing everyone's praise, his little face was also full of smiles. His body unconsciously leaned a little closer to Su Chen, narrowing the distance between them.
School ended promptly at four thirty. Su Chen put Tuantuan and Lele into their safety seats in the back, then went to the front to drive.
Tuantuan chirped all the way home like an adorable little oriole, talking about what had happened at kindergarten during the day.
"Daddy~ Brother and I were super happy today~ We both got Little Red Flowers, and we even got certificates for first place!"
"Daddy~ All the other children were so jealous of us~ And they all wanted to make the little toys we made, but Tuantuan forgot how to make them. Luckily, big brother remembered~ Big brother taught everyone~"
Lele was suddenly called out, and when he saw Su Chen looking over, his little face immediately reddened. He awkwardly turned away and nervously touched his burning ears.
Seeing that, Su Chen was in a great mood.
This boy did not say anything on the surface, but he had secretly learned all of Su Chen's skills last night~
"Tuantuan, Lele, Mommy went on a business trip today and will be back late. It'll just be the three of us at home tonight. Daddy told the cook not to prepare dinner for us. How about Daddy personally makes dinner for you?"
Tuantuan nodded happily. "Okay~ Tuantuan wants to eat the food Daddy makes~"
Lele felt a little worried.
Could Dad cook?
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