After we broke up, my ex-girlfriend gave birth to a daughter.

Mu Mu squatted in the square and played with the puppy for a while, then politely said goodbye to the older girl and returned to her parents.

Not long after, Dai Qingning drove Shu Jingming back to Tiancheng Yayuan.

The car was parked on the side of the road. Before getting out, Shu Jingming asked, "I want to take Mumu out to play tomorrow."

On weekdays, his daughter goes to kindergarten, so the only time the father and daughter can really play together is on weekends.

Mu Mu was overjoyed when she heard that Shu Jingming was going to take her out to play, and then looked at Dai Qingning with anticipation.

"This weekend won't work," Dai Qingning shook her head.

Upon hearing Dai Qingning's answer, Mu Mu's joy turned into disappointment.

"Why not?" Shu Jingming asked.

"There's no reason why, it's just no, you can take your daughter out to play next weekend."

The less Dai Qingning said, the more curious Shu Jingming became. Why was it okay at other times, but not this weekend?

"Because of me or because of you?" he couldn't help but ask.

"Because of us," Dai Qingning revealed the truth. "My parents are coming to see Mumu tomorrow."

"Oh, it's your uncle and aunt coming. Then we really can't go out to play." Shu Jingming nodded thoughtfully.

He paused for a moment, then added, "Then I'll buy some gifts for you tomorrow. I can't go to see your aunt and uncle empty-handed."

These words startled Dai Qingning: "Shu Jingming, do you know what you're saying?"

"Why are you going to see my parents? My dad has never liked you."

Shu Jingming could figure out why Dai Qingning's father disliked him. In the old man's eyes, he was someone who played with emotions and would just walk away, which was something no father would allow.

"Even if your uncle doesn't like me, there's nothing I can do. After all, he's your father, Mu Mu's maternal grandfather. Since he's come to Xingcheng, I should see him out of courtesy and reason."

"Aren't you afraid he'll beat you up after you meet him?" Dai Qingning asked hesitantly.

Shu Jingming said casually, "If my uncle beats me up and then accepts me as his son-in-law, then it's not impossible."

"You're dreaming," Dai Qingning said irritably.

"If even the thoughts you have aren't beautiful, how can reality be beautiful?"

After she finished speaking, Dai Qingning fell silent.

After a long pause, she finally spoke: "Suit yourself, come whenever you want. But let me make this clear first, if my dad beats you up, I won't stop him for you."

Shu Jingming thought to himself that Dai Qingning was a typical example of someone with a sharp tongue but a soft heart. Now she was saying she would stand by and do nothing, but when the time came, she definitely wouldn't sit idly by.

"Alright, you guys should head home early. Drive carefully, see you tomorrow." Shu Jingming unbuckled his seatbelt, turned, and walked into the residential area.

Dai Qingning lightly pressed the accelerator, and the car silently left the spot.

"Mom, are Grandpa and Grandma coming tomorrow?" Mu Mu asked curiously from the back seat. She had overheard her parents' conversation the whole time.

"Yes, Grandpa and Grandma are coming to see Mumu tomorrow. Do you miss them?" Dai Qingning replied casually, looking straight ahead.

Mumu sweetly replied, "Yes, I want to! I want Grandpa to take me on the rocking horse!"

"You, every time Grandpa comes over, you make him take you to ride the rocking horse. Do you miss Grandpa or the rocking horse?"

"I want both!" Mu Mu answered loudly.

She paused, then asked, "Mom..."

"Um?"

"Why did Grandpa spank Daddy's bottom?" Mu Mu asked, voicing her curiosity.

"Is it because Dad doesn't listen to Grandpa?"

In the little one's world, the word "hit" is equivalent to "spank," because every time her mother says she'll hit her, she means spank her bottom.

Therefore, when she heard Dai Qingning say that her grandfather was going to beat Shu Jingming, she subconsciously thought that her grandfather was going to spank Shu Jingming.

Faced with Mu Mu's question, Dai Qingning fell silent. She didn't know how to bring it up with her daughter; spanking between adults wasn't like disciplining a child by hitting their bottom.

"Mumu, if Grandpa really wants to spank Daddy tomorrow, you should hug Grandpa and stop him from hitting Daddy, okay?"

"If all else fails, just cry. Cry as loudly as possible. Your grandpa loves you very much, and if you cry, he won't spank your dad."

"Okay, sure!" Mu Mu nodded without hesitation.

"Mom, I won't let Grandpa spank Dad!"

Hearing her daughter's earnest promise, Dai Qingning smiled faintly and said, "Then I'll be counting on you tomorrow."

"Mmm~"

......

Meanwhile, Shu Jingming returned to his rented apartment. He had just lay down on his bed when the system's voice rang in his mind.

Maintaining harmonious family relationships contributes to a child's healthy development.

[Meet the child's maternal grandparents once. Reward: 2000 RMB]

To be honest, Shu Jingming was unsure of what would happen when he met Dai Qingning's parents tomorrow.

But no matter what happens, he has to face it.

He took out his phone from his pocket and called his friend Wang Zhushan: "Zhushan, what gifts did you bring when you visited your girlfriend's family last time?"

The reply on the other end of the phone was: "I brought Uncle a few cartons of cigarettes and a few bottles of Moutai, and Aunt a set of jewelry and a set of skincare products..."

"What do you mean? You got back together with your ex? And it's already progressed to meeting the parents?"

Shu Jingming replied, "Even if we don't get back together, we still have to meet the parents. They are the child's maternal grandparents; it's impossible for them not to meet."

"That's right, I almost forgot you're a father now. Come to think of it, I haven't even seen what our daughter looks like yet. When you have time, bring the child out to play."

"Forget it, people are influenced by their surroundings, I'm afraid you'll lead my daughter astray."