Su Xiajing got off work an hour later than usual. Back at home, Sister Wang was in no hurry to cook, preparing the ingredients while watching a TV drama.
Being a model had worn Tang Tang out. As soon as she got home, she collapsed onto the couch, unwilling to budge an inch.
She was still torn. If she still couldn't find her parents and brother, should she ask her pretty mommy for help?
This was so hard.
Just then, Tang Tang's phone chimed.
It was a message notification.
Only after a good while did she reach for her phone, slowly unlocking it to read the message.
[Dad: Daddy's back from his business trip. Are you home, Tangtang? Shall I bring your presents over now?]
When she checked the time, she realized it had been sent three minutes ago.
Tang Tang worked out when Su Xiajing would get off work and replied: [Okay, come over now.]
A dozen or so minutes later, the doorbell rang.
Tang Tang went to open the door.
"Hi, Tangtang."
Tang Beichen wore a suit. His hair was a little mussed, though it had clearly been carefully styled earlier. The exhaustion on his face confirmed that he had just returned from a business trip.
"Mm, thanks for your hard work."
Her tone was that of a superior acknowledging an employee's efforts. She looked at him calmly, as though she were conducting an inspection.
"..."
Tang Beichen handed her several gift bags. "These are your presents and some local specialties."
Tang Tang took them and thanked him politely. "Thanks, Dad."
Tang Beichen: "..."
They had interacted like this for years, yet he still couldn't get used to it. He still wanted more, wanted something better.
Unlike most children, Tang Tang didn't immediately look through her presents with