in2ebook Chapter 93: A Scene Between Two Men!
Chapter 93: A Scene Between Two Men!
Upon hearing the question, a servant in the crowd quickly replied, "Yes, yes, Miss Niannian is in her room upstairs!"
As she spoke, her gaze swept over Jian Xiaohan quickly and meticulously, like a sophisticated scanner, as if trying to uncover some secret.
Jian Xiaohan nodded slightly to express his gratitude, then turned and walked towards the stairwell without hesitation.
Actually, he deliberately didn't call Niannian in advance to let her know before he came;
The goal was simple—to witness firsthand the adorable, overjoyed, and delighted look on Nian Nian's face when she saw him.
However, the servants of the Fu family today gave him a strange feeling...
As the footsteps grew closer, Niannian's room was now practically within reach.
Jian Xiaohan raised his hand and gently knocked on the door.
"Tap tap tap..." The crisp and loud knocking echoed in the quiet corridor.
Immediately afterwards, Jian Xiaohan put on a high-pitched voice, perfectly imitating the endearing tone of Xiong Er from the animated series "Boonie Bears," and shouted:
"Big Bear, it's me, Little Bear! Open the door! Bald Qiang is here to cut down trees again!"
His voice is full of childlike fun and energy, making people smile.
Inside the room, Niannian was engrossed in playing Gomoku with Pei Nanxing on a tablet, the two of them going back and forth, neither willing to give an inch.
Just then, Nian Nian's keen little ears immediately picked up the sound outside the door.
She tilted her head slightly, and a wide, excited smile instantly bloomed on her face as she exclaimed:
"Yay!! Bear Two is here! Daddy's here!"
Pei Nanxing was bewildered by Nian Nian's sudden cheers; he had no idea who "Xiong Er" was.
However, when he heard Niannian mention "Dad" in the second half of her sentence, his heart skipped a beat.
dad?
Is Nian Nian's title of "father" about to appear?
Is the man who has always existed as a substitute in Nian Nian's life about to make his appearance?
Thinking of this, Pei Nanxing's feelings became extremely complicated.
Niannian didn't care about anything else. She jumped off the chair with great joy and ran towards the door like a happy little rabbit.
With a soft click, the door slowly opened, and Nian Nian eagerly opened her arms, rushing into Jian Xiaohan's broad, warm embrace like a swallow returning to its nest, and began to whine sweetly:
"Dad, where did you go? I miss you so much!"
A faint scent of pine drifted into Niannian's small, adorable nose, and the familiar aroma made her feel especially at ease and comforted.
Sure enough, no matter how much time passed, Dad's scent never changed!
Jian Xiaohan looked at his daughter, whom he cherished like a precious treasure, his eyes filled with doting affection.
He reached out and gently patted Niannian's head, saying softly, "I'm going to prepare a surprise for my darling!"
As he spoke, his gaze inadvertently glanced upwards, and he instantly saw Pei Nanxing standing in the room.
Jian Xiaohan was startled, and his expression changed accordingly.
He held Nian Nian tightly, staring warily at the unfamiliar man before him, and asked in a deep voice:
"Niannian, who is this person?!"
At the same time, Pei Nanxing finally saw Jian Xiaohan's face clearly.
In an instant, he was completely stunned, his face filled with disbelief.
He was surprised to find that he looked so much like the man in front of him, as if they were long-lost twin brothers!
“He’s Uncle Pei Nanxing!” Niannian quickly stood up straight and introduced him to Jian Xiaohan in a clear voice.
Her bright, expressive eyes first glanced at her father, who had a serious expression, and then turned her gaze to Uncle Nanxing across from her. Instantly, she sensed that the atmosphere was filled with an indescribable complexity.
Oh dear, what's going on? Something just doesn't feel right!
The two men in front of her simply stared at each other silently, neither uttering a word, leaving her awkwardly caught between them…
I'm really torn!
After hesitating for a long time, Niannian finally couldn't help but mutter awkwardly:
"Ugh, I'm so hungry! I want to eat!"
Hearing his daughter's words, Jian Xiaohan remained silent, but he deftly put down the various packages in his hands, then turned and strode downstairs.
Seeing this, Pei Nanxing silently followed closely behind.
Before long, the quick-witted servants had prepared a table full of delicious and abundant food.
Niannian sat obediently in the middle of the dining table, with the cold-faced Jian Xiaohan to her left and the smiling Pei Nanxing to her right...
The atmosphere of the whole scene became increasingly eerie.
"Come on, baby, eat more meat, it will make your body stronger!" Jian Xiaohan said as he kept putting pieces of tender and juicy beef into Nian Nian's bowl.
At the same time, Pei Nanxing was not to be outdone. He carefully selected some bright green vegetables and put them into Nian Nian's bowl, gently instructing her:
"Little Niannian, vegetables are also essential! Only a combination of meat and vegetables can ensure a balanced diet!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he deliberately gave Jian Xiaohan a challenging look.
Just then, the servants, who had been quietly busy, were stunned by the scene before them.
A slightly younger maid stood frozen in place, her mouth agape, stammering, "I can fit an egg in it!"
"Oh my god, am I hallucinating because I've been staying up too late lately? Good heavens, there are actually two ruthless sons-in-law sitting here!"
The seemingly kind and amiable maid next to her quickly reached out and patted her shoulder, interrupting her playfully:
"Stop talking nonsense! Get back to work! Oops—but speaking of which, I've never heard the master mention that the son-in-law is a twin!"
The young maid persisted, shouting, "Wang Ma, do you think it's possible that the Yunnan mushrooms you made today weren't fully cooked? Is that why we're all hallucinating?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Ma was displeased and quickly retorted, "How could that be! I stewed it for a full half hour; it's absolutely impossible for it not to be cooked!"
For a moment, the servants argued incessantly, their voices growing louder and louder, as if they were about to lift the roof off.
The noisy discussion finally caught the attention of Pei Nanxing and Jian Xiaohan. The two turned around at the same time, their sharp eyes sweeping over the group of arguing servants.