Be Careful, Scum Dad! Mommy Is Back!

Chapter 76: Chapter 76: Am I Nuonuo’s… Father?

Ji Ze’s lively voice broke the tension, as he took out a new children’s fishing rod from the side and handed it to Ji Muye, his eyes full of anticipation for the outcome of the competition.

“Brother, I’ll be on Dad’s team and you’ll be on Mom’s team, let’s see who can catch a fish first.”

At the mention of the competition, Lu Nuonuo’s eyes lit up.

She waved her little hands and joined in, “Nuonuo and Uncle will be on a team.”

Lu Xining saw Ji Chao, who had approached her side, full of eager excitement, so she did not refuse.

In contrast to the casual clothes of the others, Ji Muye, who had just returned from the airport, was in a black suit that hugged his perfect physique, looking less like he was there to fish and more like he was negotiating a business deal of incalculable value.

He readjusted the bait for his two sons and, with Ji Chao sitting beside him, focused his gaze on the water’s surface.

Little Dumpling sat close to her mother.

When Ji Muye caught the first fish, Ji Ze stood up excitedly to applaud, “Wow! Dad is amazing!”

There was also movement on Song Henian’s fishing rod, and Lu Nuonuo imitated her brother’s example and applauded, “Uncle is awesome!”

The third person to catch a fish was Ji Chao, who excitedly said, “Mom, I got one!”

Lu Xining reached out to touch her eldest son’s head and praised, “Our Xiao Chao is really amazing.”

But what she hadn’t expected was that at that moment, Ji Muye also reached out, and as soon as she felt the warmth of his palm, she immediately withdrew her hand.

The man’s hand stiffened, and his expression turned grim.

Ji Muye touched his son’s hair, “Xiao Chao did great.”

Ji Chao didn’t notice the turbulent emotions above his head and bashfully lowered his gaze upon hearing the words.

Afterwards, Ji Muye and Song Henian, as if truly caught up in the competition’s atmosphere, were unwilling to yield to each other.

One fish for you, one fish for me, and soon the bucket to hold the fish was almost full.

Lu Nuonuo, curious, crouched beside the bucket counting the little fish and tripped as she got up, tumbling backward toward the pond.

“Mom!” “Sister!” “Nuonuo!”

Three voices overlapped.

Lu Xining almost reached out to catch the child as she stumbled, but was still a step too slow.

In the nick of time!

It was Ji Muye who grabbed the child’s hand!

Just one second before Lu Nuonuo’s hair would touch the water, he swiftly lifted Little Dumpling back into his arms.

His heart raced as if it was about to leap out of his body!

“Don’t be afraid, Nuonuo isn’t scared.”

“It’s okay now, Uncle is here.”

Listening closely, Ji Muye’s voice was still trembling.

Almost before the child’s cries could erupt, he was already holding Lu Nuonuo in a safe place.

Ji Muye’s broad palm gently patted her back, consoling as he did so, “Nuonuo, don’t cry.”

Little Dumpling had truly been frightened.

She clung to Ji Muye’s neck, burying her head in his shoulder and crying in sobs.

Perhaps it was the sense of security that belonged to a father, for the first time she clung tightly around Ji Muye’s neck and would not let go.

“Uncle, Nuonuo is scared…”

Hearing the dependence in the child’s voice, Ji Muye’s heart softened, and his own tone lightened by several degrees.

“Don’t be scared, Uncle is here.”

It was hard for him to define the affection he felt for Little Dumpling in his arms.

The Ji Family also had relatives with children younger than Ji Chao and Ji Ze, but whenever Ji Muye saw them, he was indifferent.

In the past, Ji Muye attributed this to the love he felt for his sons, believing that because they were fond of this little sister, he showed greater tolerance towards Little Dumpling.

But just now! It was almost a reflex!

Seeing Lu Nuonuo about to fall into the pond, he felt as though his heartbeat was about to abruptly stop.

Ji Muye deeply recognized that his fondness and affection for Little Dumpling originated from his own heart, never due to any other reason.

Lu Xining hurried over and took her daughter from the man’s arms, checking and comforting her all the while.

“Nuonuo, does it hurt anywhere? Let Mommy see.”

Little Dumpling’s eyes were red from crying, but she still shook her head, “No.”

Knowing that her daughter was just frightened, Lu Xining took her aside to comfort her, with Ji Chao and Ji Ze following.

Song Henian was also very worried, but with the child’s mother there, it was ultimately inappropriate for him to hold the child.

His gaze swept over Ji Muye and noticed that the latter’s hands were trembling.

Owing to the accident, the fishing competition ended in silence.

Seeing that Lu Xining was preoccupied with her daughter, Song Henian took the initiative to leave.

The person who saw him out, however, was Ji Muye.

Even though Song Henian concealed his feelings for Lu Xining perfectly in her presence, he could not change the fact that he had long been moved by her.

So when Ji Muye warned him not to approach Lu Xining and the children, Song Henian laughed.

“Mr. Ji, in what capacity are you saying this?”

“Xining’s ex-husband?”