The Children Are My Own (continued)

The Second Cub, hands on his hips, proudly declared, "The babies have grown up! They can earn money to support the family now!"

"Oh, really?" Huo Lan asked with interest, "How do you guys want to make money?"

The three kids told Huo Lan and the others about their plan.

Liu Qi'an said, "This is a good idea. There are quite a few people who like to eat the meat of mutated monsters."

John praised his three little ones, "You're so young and you can already hunt! No wonder you're Snow Bird, natural hunters."

The three little brats chuckled smugly.

They stayed there for another night. The next morning, after breakfast, Tao Qiu asked Lou Yu to take the children to the factory to watch the process of grinding wheat into flour, something he had promised them back in the valley.

Tao Qiu wasn't interested in this matter, so he didn't participate. He was packing his things at home, as he was moving to his new house that afternoon.

Lou Yu drove the three kids to the processing plant that was tied to the planting area. Ordinary people weren't allowed inside, but with his status, it wasn't a problem for him to go in and take a look.

Inside the flour mill, all sorts of machines were running, and the noise was quite loud. Lou Yu thought it wasn't good for the child's ears, so he only walked around inside once.

The children's curiosity was satisfied, and they also thought the noise was annoying, so they obediently followed Lou Yu.

When they passed by the mall, Lou Yu even took them to a toy store to buy toys.

In just over a day, more than half the people in the base would know that Lou Yu had suddenly become the father of three children, and photos and names of Tao Qiu and the kids were spreading rapidly.

Opinions vary among the base members regarding this, but those who openly or secretly love Lou Yu are the most heartbroken.

How come their eligible bachelors have become someone else's husbands in just a few days?!

Some of her admirers were initially indignant, feeling that Tao Qiu, being penniless, powerless, and raising three children, was completely unworthy of Lou Yu.

But after seeing the photos of Tao Qiu that others had secretly taken, some people could no longer utter any words of criticism.

Hmm, being this handsome doesn't seem to matter much how many kids he has.

Moreover, men who take care of children possess a unique personal charm that is quite appealing.

So, those guys who only liked Lou Yu's face and figure quickly gained another person they liked: Lou Yu's girlfriend, Tao Qiu.

No, they're not fickle; they just have great love in their hearts and want to make a few handsome men their homes.

Of course, it wasn't just those who liked Lou Yu because of his looks; many others still disliked Tao Qiu.

When Lou Yu entered the toy store with his three children, the kids happily called him "Dad." Someone remarked, "It's only been a few days, and they're already so close to Lou Yu. Kids will be kids; they'll follow whoever feeds them. They don't care if he's their own father or not."

Some reasonable people spoke up for the children, "The three kids are so young, they can't possibly be as cunning as you say. Look at how chubby and rosy they are, they must have had a good life before. They're willing to be close to Lou Yu, maybe it's because Lou Yu has a good personality and is liked by the children."

Someone else chimed in, "That's right, it's Captain Lou's right to like whomever he wants. His parents haven't said anything, so some people shouldn't be so jealous, even insulting their own child."

"Sigh, I envy both Tao Qiu and Lou Yu. When will I be able to find someone as handsome as him?"

The person who had been scolding the child earlier, seeing that no one was speaking up for him, got scared and quietly ran away.

In the toy store, the three kids each picked out a toy they liked, and Lou Yu took them to pay.

The store manager must have heard the gossip too, but Lou Yu is a customer who has spent a considerable amount of money at their store. The store manager isn't the kind of person who lacks tact; in this situation, it's obvious that he should choose his words carefully.

He glanced at the three little ones gathered around Lou Yu's legs, each clutching a toy, and chuckled, "Oh my, Captain Lou, your three kids are so good-looking! Their eyebrows and eyes are practically identical to yours!"

The store manager said that not only to flatter him, but also because he genuinely thought the three children looked alike to Lou Yu.

Even though everyone else said Lou Yu was a stepfather, the store manager thought he was probably happy that the child looked like him. Otherwise, why would he buy toys for the child? This kind of flattery is sure to work.

Lou Yu smiled, "Hmm, he's my biological son, isn't he? He not only looks like me, but also like my lover?"

"Yeah, yeah..." the shop manager echoed blankly, until a few seconds later, his mind cleared, and his expression immediately froze.

"Huh? His biological son?" The shop manager felt his head spinning.

At this moment, it wasn't just the store manager who was stunned. Before Lou Yu entered the store, there were already several customers inside, and then a lot more onlookers came in.

Or is it because the shop is too small to fit too many people? They could probably fill up all the other places around where you can get a melon.

Hearing Lou Yu say "my own flesh and blood" was as shocking to them as if a mutated monster had attacked.

Lou Yu remained silent, but the kids were actively answering the store manager's questions.

Eldest Cub: "We're their biological children. We're the children of Dad and Lou Yu's dad."

Second Cub: "We were born from Daddy. Daddy gave birth to the three of us? That must have been so hard for him."

Third Cub: "Boss, didn't you know? Boys can have babies too."

The three children's words were like a series of bombs, leaving the store manager and onlookers completely stunned and their minds blank.

Lou Yu didn't say anything more, stopping there. He took his card and left the toy store with the children.

Several minutes later, a loud "Holy crap!" came from inside the toy store.

In less than half an hour, the news had spread like wildfire.

We haven't even finished digesting yesterday's gossip, and now a second, even more complicated one is popping up?

For the first time, onlookers realized what it felt like to have a melon handed to you but not be able to eat it.

"Dad, look! Lou Yu's dad bought us a new toy!"

As soon as they arrived home, the kids rushed towards Tao Qiu.

Tao Qiu saw that all three children were there before asking them, "Did you thank Lou Yu's father and tell him you love him?"

Second Cub said happily, "We said we'd Lou Yu too!"

Lou Yu walked over and asked, "Did you really say that? And you kissed?"

Tao Qiu also kissed them both, saying, "Great job, you're both Daddy's good boys."

Tao Qiu cooked lunch; the team would be helping them move later, so this meal was a treat for them.

After the meal, they loaded their luggage and crops onto the car and headed to their new home in a grand procession.

Because there were so many of them, they made a lot of noise, attracting quite a few neighbors to come out and check.

The trucks loaded with crops have already driven in; there's no need to worry about being discovered.

Lou Yu took out the dried fruit that Chen Lin had made and had his three sons give it to the neighbors who were watching, sharing the joy of moving in with everyone.

"Auntie, here you go."

"Grandpa and Grandma, eating more sweets will make you feel good."

"Uncle, would you like one too?"

"Brothers and sisters, please take them, don't be shy."

Those who live in this neighborhood can't be too poor. Dried fruit isn't valuable to them, but it's free and carries a festive meaning, so they all accepted it when the children offered it to them.

They had heard about Lou Yu's gossip, but no one wanted to spoil the mood by bringing it up at this time.

And the kids are cute, have sweet tongues, and the neighbors really like them.

A neighbor chuckled, "Building leader, your child is just like you, so warm and generous! Very much so."

Lou Yu's smile was full of pride, "It's all thanks to my wife's excellent teaching."

As he spoke, he looked at Tao Qiu beside him.

Tao Qiu also said, "Your sweet talk is the most typical trait of yours."

"My biological child, he's perfectly normal, just like me." The bomb he dropped at the toy store, Lou Yu dropped another one here.

The neighbors, who had been all smiles, were now just as stunned as the onlookers before them.

The neighbors didn't know if Lou Yu's words were true or false, nor did they dare to question him further. One by one, they left with shocked expressions.

Back inside, John and the others helped move the crops into the cellar.

Of the crops brought from the valley, some were given as a greeting gift, some were left for Chen Lin and his group, and the remaining quantity was still considerable.

Liu Qi'an couldn't help but laugh as he recalled the scene, "Captain, were you doing this on purpose? Look how terrified they were!"

Lou Yu also found it funny, but he refused to admit that he did it on purpose, saying, "I was just telling the truth."

How many people were laughing even louder?

After moving the crops, the team checked all the facilities at home again to make sure everything was in order before heading back.

After the guests left, the two fathers and their children carried their luggage to their room.

Tao Qiu said to the children, "Is the room one person per room? You can sleep by yourself or together. Anyway, the bed is big enough for you to lie down in."

Lou Yu had considered this when buying furniture, and specifically bought a large children's bed.

The Third Cub asked, "Can I go? Will I sleep with you, Dad?"

Tao Qiu said, "Okay, but not every night, because Dad and Lou Yu's dad also need their own space."

The kids already knew they'd be sleeping in separate rooms from their two dads when they arrived at the base, so they were mentally prepared and didn't have much resistance.

When their father was only one year old, he was kicked out of the house. Now, they just can't sleep in the same room anymore. Both fathers treat them very well, so they don't feel sad or upset about it.

Without realizing it, the three kids had rarely thought about the fact that they and Lou Yu were actually rivals.