My baby is two and a half years old. Daddy, hurry up and make some milk!

The afternoon sun in the mountains was clear and bright, its golden light spreading across the rustic farmhouse courtyard, dispelling the lingering chill of early autumn and warming the bluestone slabs on the ground.

After the initial excitement of playing faded, the sticky yellow mud covering their bodies made the little ones uncomfortable, and bathing and cleaning became the most urgent task.

Lu Chenyue lowered his eyes and swept over the four children covered in mud, his gaze first landing on the only little girl in the crowd, Le Bao.

The Lu family's parenting style has always been strict yet insightful. From the time the child was old enough to remember things, the whole family taught Le Bao how to protect himself day after day.

Even Lu Chenyue, Le Bao's biological father, has been mindful of boundaries since Le Bao turned four. He has never bathed or changed his daughter's clothes again, and he sets a good example for her at all times, teaching her the difference between boys and girls and the importance of self-respect and self-love.

Over the years, the influence of this environment has deeply ingrained the rule that "boys should not see or touch my private parts" into little Le Bao's bones, making it a bottom line engraved in his instincts.

"Boss lady, could you please do me a favor?"

Lu Chenyue turned to look at the farm owner, who was picking vegetables in the yard, and said in a gentle and polite tone, "My daughter is young, could you please take her to the bathroom inside to wash up? Thank you for looking after her."

The farm owner, a cheerful and warm-hearted middle-aged woman, looked at the exquisitely beautiful little girl before her, her eyes instantly filled with tenderness. She immediately put down the vegetables she was holding and walked over with a smile:

"Don't worry, young man! Girls are precious. There's plenty of hot water in the house. I'll give the little girl a thorough wash, and she'll be all clean, fragrant, and soft."

Le Bao clutched his little pants, which were covered in yellow mud, and stood up slightly straight.

Lu Chenyue bent down and carefully brushed away the fine dust of dirt from her forehead:

"Dad is waiting for you outside. Call Dad if you need anything."

After watching the landlady lead Le Bao by the hand, turn around and walk into the clean and tidy farmhouse, closing the wooden door to block the view, Lu Chenyue turned around and turned his gaze to the three rascals in the middle of the yard.

Xiao Nanfeng and Shen Shilan were looking down at their son, who was covered in mud. The three little ones stood side by side in the empty open field, looking exactly like three little mud dolls.

Xiao Nanfeng instantly became interested, a mischievous smile flashing in his eyes, and took the initiative to take on the important task of bathing the three brats.

He strode to the corner of the wall, picked up an unused rubber hose from the farm, skillfully connected it to the tap in the yard, and the moment he turned the valve, clear water gushed out.

The water flow hitting the pipe made a clear, pleasant gurgling sound.

Xiao Nanfeng pinched the water pipe outlet, tightened his fingers slightly, and instantly turned the gentle flow of water into a powerful jet of water.

The warm afternoon sun shone on his flamboyant and handsome face, making his eyebrows and eyes appear even more unrestrained and spirited. The corners of his mouth were turned up high, displaying a bright smile that was both playful and mischievous, and his eyes were full of mischievous elation.

"Come on, three little mud balls, time for a bath!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he flicked his wrist, and a jet of icy water shot straight at the three naked little ones who had just had their clothes stripped off!

The three little ones hadn't realized what was about to happen yet. They were tilting their heads, staring curiously at the water pipe gushing from his hand, their eyes filled with a mixture of confusion and wonder.

The next second, icy cold water was instantly splashed onto the warm little body.

"Ugh!"

The sudden chill instantly penetrated their skin, and the three little ones froze, their hair standing on end, and they all gasped in shock.

Xiao Ziyi reacted the fastest, his round little body suddenly leaping back a large step, his two chubby hands tightly covering his little belly, his face instantly scrunching up, his mouth pouting:

"It's cold! Daddy's mean!"

Lu Ziguan, who was right behind him, also shivered violently. His small body trembled uncontrollably, and his black hair was instantly soaked by the cold water, sticking wetly to his full forehead. The sticky yellow mud was washed away and flowed down his cheeks.

Shen Zijin couldn't stand the sudden chill. Her little shoulders trembled, and her big, wet eyes instantly welled up with tears. She pouted her little mouth, looking aggrieved, but she held back her tears and only whimpered in protest.

The three instinctively scattered and fled, their small figures frantically and clumsily hiding and dodging in the open dam.

Seeing this, Xiao Nanfeng not only did not restrain himself in the slightest, but instead played even more to his heart's content.

He chased after the three little ones with light steps, the water pipe in his hand nimbly turning, the water jet precisely chasing the three fleeing little figures, spraying left and right, enjoying himself immensely.

Loud laughter filled the entire courtyard, crisp and playful:

"Why are you running?! You're a real man! It's just cold water, what's with the fuss? Take a shower and cool off!"

At this moment, he was smiling broadly, his eyes crinkling with joy, having a wonderful time.

The three little ones were initially really flustered by the cold water, dodging and fussing and complaining.

But children's happiness is always simple and pure. In just two or three minutes, their tender skin gradually adapts to the slightly cool water temperature, the biting chill fades away, leaving only the refreshing and carefree feeling of playing in the water in summer.

The fleeing steps gradually came to a stop, and the previously tense and stiff little body completely relaxed.

The sun shone brightly on their bare little bodies, and the warm sunlight enveloped the cool water, making the three little ones completely succumb to comfort.

The initial panic and disarray of dodging were quickly replaced by excitement and elation.

They looked down at the murky yellow mud flowing down each other's bodies, their once clean skin gradually becoming visible, the mud trickling down with the water, making them look comical and funny.

Someone burst out laughing first, and then three clear, childish, and unrestrained laughs instantly echoed throughout the courtyard.

"Hahaha! You're dirty!!"

"The mud is dirty!!"

"Water is so much fun! Hehehe!"

The three little ones, naked from the waist down, were having a blast, chasing and playing with each other in the golden sunlight.

You splash water on me, I splash water on you, our little figures intertwined, making a lively scene.

Yellow mud and clear water mingled together, splashing water all over the ground, and the joy of childhood almost overflowed the entire farmhouse courtyard.

Lu Chenyue, who had been watching the whole thing from the sidelines, frowned deeply as he looked at the three brats running around the yard.

As the most experienced and reliable of the three fathers, he felt it necessary to stop the situation from escalating.

He stepped forward and called out to stop Xiao Nanfeng, who was still playing in the water:

"Stop playing! Quickly wash them clean, dry them off, and dress them so they don't catch a cold."

Immersed in his fun, Xiao Nanfeng paid no heed to his reminder and remained nonchalant and carefree.

He stood with one hand on his hip, the other still firmly gripping the water pipe, letting the water flow freely, raising an eyebrow and laughing unrestrainedly:

"They're all tough, burly guys, not delicate at all! Being out in the sun like this, a splash of cold water won't hurt; the more you rinse, the stronger you'll become!"

After saying that, he ignored all advice and once again manipulated the water pipe, speeding up the process of rinsing the three little ones off the remaining yellow mud.

The sound of rushing water continued, and under Xiao Nanfeng's skillful manipulation, the thick layer of yellow mud on the three little ones was quickly washed away.

The mud-covered little mud figures instantly transformed back into three fair, round little dumplings, clean and adorable.

Upon seeing this, the farm owner immediately and considerately brought over a huge wooden bathtub, laboriously moved it to the center of the yard, turned on the hot water tap, and filled the wooden tub with warm water of just the right temperature—perfect for a child to soak and clean themselves.

The warm water, steaming gently, dispelled the slight chill left by the cold water, making it both soothing and comforting.

"The water temperature is just right, let the three little ones sit in and wash slowly."

The boss smiled and gave a few words of advice before turning around to attend to his own business.

Seeing this, Lu Chenyue, Xiao Nanfeng, and Shen Shilan gathered around the huge wooden tub, each taking on their own tasks, preparing to carefully wash and bathe their sons, and diligently finishing the cleaning work.

The warm sunlight fell on the three tall figures, creating a heartwarming and healing scene, a picture of peaceful tranquility.

But this tranquility lasted for less than half a minute before being completely shattered by the naturally mischievous and active children.

Xiao Ziyi, who started the trouble, completely inherited his father's playful and mischievous personality.

The little guy sat comfortably in the warm water basin, swinging his two short, chubby legs contentedly.

While everyone was busy washing their hands, he suddenly raised his chubby little hand, scooped up a large handful of warm water, and splashed it on Shen Zijin's face without warning!

wow-

The water instantly poured over Shen Zijin's head and face.

Warm water streamed down his dark hair, making it hard for him to open his eyes.

Before Shen Zijing could react, Xiao Ziyi became even bolder, reaching out his chubby little hand and playfully pinching little Zijing (you know what I mean, I can't write it out, it will be censored). After doing the naughty thing, he immediately withdrew his little hand, covered his mouth and giggled, his little face full of a smug and mischievous smile.

Shen Zijing paused for two seconds, wiped the water droplets from her face, and a competitive spirit instantly ignited in her clear eyes. Without saying a word, she immediately raised her hand, scooped up water, and splashed it back at Xiao Ziyi!

Lu Ziguan, who was sitting quietly taking a bath at the far end, was innocently splashed by the water, and his face and body were instantly covered with water droplets.

The adorable little dumpling suddenly became unhappy and also raised its hand to splash water, joining the unexpected water basin melee.

Three little babies were twirling and making a ruckus in the huge wooden tub.

You splash water on my face, I pinch you, you push my shoulder, I bump into you, and the small wooden basin instantly becomes a turbulent sea, splashing water everywhere, creating a lively and chaotic scene.

The three little ones were having a blast, getting more and more excited as they fought, completely absorbed in the game.

At first, they just played around and splashed water on each other, but eventually, they became much bolder.

Their gaze turned to the three fathers gathered around the wooden tub.

It's unclear who started it, but a handful of water, brimming with force, was splashed directly at Xiao Nanfeng, who was bending over!

Whoosh!

Cool and warm water fell precisely on Xiao Nanfeng's face and neck, instantly soaking his collar.

Xiao Nanfeng was caught off guard and splashed with water all over his face, his hair was mostly wet, and he was completely stunned on the spot.

Before he could even react, the other two little ones followed suit, raising their hands to scoop up water and spraying it at their dad!

Lu Chenyue and Shen Shilan had no time to dodge as a deluge of water rushed towards them.

The three little ones were full of fighting spirit and went all out. Their chubby little hands kept waving, splashing handfuls of water at their three fathers. Their actions were energetic and cute, and they made excited and thrilling "ya ya" sounds.

Warm water splashed everywhere, hitting the three tall, muscular men hard.

In just a few dozen seconds, the three dads were completely soaked in water from head to toe.

Their hair was soaking wet and clung to their foreheads, their clothes clung tightly to their bodies, and water droplets kept dripping down. From head to toe, they were completely soaked and disheveled.

Xiao Nanfeng's hair was dripping wet, his shirt was soaked and stuck stickily to his skin, and the arrogant arrogance he had shown while teasing the children had completely vanished.

He was both angry and amused, looking at the three smug, laughing little rascals in the basin:

"Good heavens! Are you deliberately trying to rebel and trap me?"

Lu Chenyue's usually calm and gentle eyes were now stained with water, and his exquisite shirt was mostly wet.

Water dripped from Shen Shilan's bangs, and her cool and aloof eyes were tinged with a hint of worldly warmth. Looking at her adorable son, who was joining in the fun and playing happily, a faint smile appeared on her thin lips.

The father and his sons were making a ruckus, splashing water from the basin in all directions. The entire open-air dam was filled with the children's cheerful laughter and the adults' scolding.

Just then, the tightly closed wooden door of the farmhouse behind them was gently pushed open.

Le Bao, clean and refreshed after a bath, walked out of the house with light, quick steps, wearing a soft, clean little dress.

The little girl's hair was soft and dry, and she had a faint scent of bath fragrance. Her face was fair and rosy, and her eyes were sweet and lively. She was completely different from the little mud doll who was covered in yellow mud just now.

She could hear the sounds of splashing water and laughter coming from the courtyard from afar, and her curious nature was instantly aroused.

The little boy quickened his pace and ran to the entrance of the open-air courtyard. He peeked out and immediately saw the lively scene in the courtyard.

The three little brothers were playing naked in a big basin of water, while the three dads, soaking wet, joined in their frolicking. Water splashed everywhere, and it looked incredibly fun!

Le Bao's big, dark eyes lit up instantly.

Unable to contain her excitement any longer, she raised her soft, clear voice and shouted excitedly, "I want to play too!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the little girl immediately took off with her short legs and dashed towards the basin of water, her little skirt swaying gently with her running.

The three men, who were getting frustrated by the water fight, froze when they heard the soft, familiar voice of a little girl. Their smiles instantly vanished.

At the same time, alarm bells rang in the hearts of all three!

Oh no! The little devil is here!

Startled, Xiao Nanfeng instantly abandoned all playful thoughts and could no longer contend with his son. His expression changed, and he shouted urgently in a low voice:

"Quick, quick! Bring the brat out! Get some water! The little devil is here!"

Lu Chenyue, who is usually calm and composed, moved with unprecedented speed, which can be described as divine speed.

He no longer cared about his soaked clothes. With a long arm, he steadily passed through the splashing water, precisely encircled his son's small body, and scooped the still bewildered Lu Ziguan out of the basin, holding him firmly in his arms.

Shen Shilan also lost all composure at this moment. With swift and decisive movements, he bent down and reached out to quickly pull the still-unresponsive Shen Zijin into his arms, then turned and backed away.

Xiao Nanfeng's actions were the most rude and direct. With a large hand, he grabbed Xiao Ziyi, who was still flailing his arms and showing no signs of stopping, and casually tucked him under his arm.

The three mischievous children, who had just been causing a ruckus and were full of fighting spirit, were suddenly dragged out of the large wooden basin.

Before they could even struggle or cry, the three flustered dads, working in perfect unison and with lightning speed, each holding one side of the heavy wooden tub, lifted and tilted it together—

Whoosh!

A large basin full of murky bathwater was instantly poured onto the bluestone floor.

The sound of rushing water was loud and piercing, but in just two seconds, the large wooden basin was completely empty, spotless, with not a single drop of water left.

The entire process was smooth and seamless, completed in one go, with a speed comparable to that of a professionally trained and well-coordinated team.

Just as they put the wooden basin back in its place and tidied up the three little ones, Le Bao's tiny figure darted right in front of them.

The little girl looked up with her fair and pretty face, her bright eyes full of expectation as she looked at the empty wooden tub, then swept over the three adults who were soaking wet and disheveled, and the three younger brothers who were being held obediently.

The excitement and anticipation I felt just moments before, eager to join the game, vanished without a trace the moment I saw the empty, completely over scene before me.

Okay, so everyone's on guard against her, huh!

Let's see how she complains when she gets back.