He unexpectedly becomes a father at the start of his life, and the mother of his child is a national

"You must be hungry after traveling all this way. Let's eat first. The food has just been heated up and is still warm."

Chen Hao spoke gently, turned around and went back to the kitchen, bringing out the last of the reheated soup.

Lin Caiwei changed into slippers, took Sisi's little hand, and walked step by step to the dining table.

What came into view was a table full of steaming dishes, each one of her favorite flavors.

Steamed sea bass has tender, delicate white flesh, garnished with bright green scallions, making it look refreshing and delicious; braised pork ribs have a bright red and oily color, with a rich aroma that makes your mouth water.

Garlic broccoli is bright green and refreshing, light and delicious, and helps to cut through the richness of other dishes.

The pork rib and lotus root soup is steaming hot, with a milky white broth and a wonderfully fragrant aroma.

Looking at the carefully prepared meal, Lin Caiwei felt a surge of warmth in her heart. The fatigue from the tour and the loneliness of being alone vanished completely at that moment.

She looked up at Chen Hao, her eyes filled with emotion:

"How did you know I wanted to eat these? They just happen to be all my favorites."

Chen Hao picked up the soup bowl, skillfully ladled out a bowl of warm pork rib soup for her, and handed it to her, his tone calm and gentle:

"I remember everything you casually mentioned at home last time."

Lin Caiwei took the warm soup bowl, and the warmth of the bowl warmed her heart as her fingertips touched its surface.

She lowered her head and took a sip of the soup. The broth was fresh, sweet, and mellow. The lotus root was soft and tender, and the pork ribs were stewed until tender and flavorful. The cooking time was just right, and the taste and texture were impeccable.

She looked up at Chen Hao again, her eyes reddening slightly once more, her voice a little hoarse:

"It's delicious."

"Eat more if you like it." Chen Hao looked at her and responded gently.

Sisi, who was standing to the side, couldn't wait any longer. She skillfully climbed onto the high chair, sat down, picked up her special little spoon, scooped up a plump piece of rib and stuffed it into her mouth, chewing it with relish.

After finishing chewing, she immediately looked up at Lin Caiwei and said with a proud expression:

"Mom, try it! Isn't Dad's cooking getting better and better? It smells even better than before!"

Lin Caiwei smiled and picked up a piece of sea bass, savoring it slowly.

The fish was incredibly tender, melting in her mouth without a trace of fishiness. The freshness of the steamed fish soy sauce and the aroma of scallions released by the hot oil perfectly complemented the natural sweetness of the fish, making it taste better than any she had ever had before.

She nodded earnestly and responded gently to her daughter:

"Yes, it tastes even better now. Your dad's cooking is getting better and better."

Chen Hao just smiled faintly, without saying much. He silently picked up his chopsticks, put a piece of fish with few bones on Sisi's plate, and added a second bowl of hot soup for Lin Caiwei. He was thoughtful and considerate.

The atmosphere at the dining table was warm and lively. Sisi chattered non-stop the whole time, her little mouth never stopping as she kept sharing interesting things about her life these past few days with Lin Caiwei.

"Mom, let me tell you! Our kindergarten had a sports day a few days ago! Dad came with me, and we ran the parent-child race together and won first place! That's awesome!"

"Really? Our Sisi is so amazing."

Lin Caiwei put down her chopsticks, looked at her daughter with tender eyes, and listened attentively to her sharing.

"That's not all!" Sisi became more and more excited as she spoke, gesturing wildly as she continued.

"There was also a kangaroo jump game. Dad jumped slowly, without using his full strength. He deliberately slowed down to jump with me and waited for me the whole time!"

Later, there was a tug-of-war competition. Dad was incredibly strong; he beat all the other kids' dads. None of the other uncles could budge him! The whole class applauded Dad!

After listening, Lin Caiwei turned to look at Chen Hao beside her, her eyes full of gentle smiles, and teased him softly:

"I didn't expect you to even win a tug-of-war, you're that good!"

Chen Hao smiled faintly and replied simply, "I've trained a little bit, so I'm just a little stronger than the average person."

Sisi, afraid that her mother didn't know how capable her father was, hurriedly spoke up, her tone exceptionally proud:

"Mom, and there's more! A few days ago at the kindergarten gate, Dad saved Duoduo and Duoduo's mom!"

Duo Duo's mother felt unwell and fainted, bleeding a lot. No one else could help, but her father pricked her with a needle a few times, and the bleeding stopped immediately!

He even managed to wake the aunt up! The kindergarten teachers, children, and parents all praised Dad for being incredibly amazing!

Lin Caiwei listened quietly to her daughter's story, her gaze falling on Chen Hao again. She didn't speak, but her eyes softened, and she felt a sense of peace and security.

During the days she was away from home, Chen Hao took good care of the children, protected the family, and managed everything perfectly.

A cozy lunch was slowly finished, and the food on the table was completely eaten.

After the meal, Lin Caiwei took the initiative to get up and clear the dishes, showing no signs of being spoiled.

The two walked into the kitchen side by side. Lin Caiwei stood in front of the sink, reached out and turned on the tap, preparing to wash the dishes.

"Let me wash you. You must be tired from your journey, so please get some rest," Chen Hao quickly said.

"No need. You've cooked a whole table of food and worked hard all day. I'll just wash the dishes."

Lin Caiwei gently shook her head, her tone both gentle and firm.

Chen Hao stopped arguing with her and stood quietly beside her, handing her the bowls and plates that had been brought in from the table one by one.

Lin Caiwei took a sponge, dipped it in dish soap, and carefully wiped each bowl and plate with gentle and skillful movements.

The water from the tap flowed gurglingly, and a layer of fine white foam slowly piled up in the sink, creating a quiet and cozy atmosphere.

Chen Hao picked up a clean dishcloth from the side. Lin Caiwei washed one, and he took it from her, carefully dried it, and neatly put it into the cupboard.

The two worked together seamlessly throughout, their movements fluid and natural. They didn't need to speak, yet there was no awkwardness or unfamiliarity between them; instead, they exuded the familiarity and warmth of having known each other for a long time.

When washing the last plate, Lin Caiwei's hand slipped slightly, and the plate wobbled in the water, almost falling directly to the bottom of the sink.

Chen Hao reacted quickly and immediately reached out to catch the plate.

In that instant, their fingers gently touched in the warm water.

Lin Caiwei's hands are small and slender, with delicate and soft skin. They feel slightly cool after being soaked in warm water, and the touch is exceptionally warm and moist.

Chen Hao's hands were large and thick, warm and dry. He gently placed them on the back of her hand, and the warmth instantly transferred to her, which was especially heartwarming.

The sudden touch made Lin Caiwei's body stiffen instantly, and her cheeks flushed red, all the way down to her ears.

She quickly withdrew her hand, subconsciously lowered her head, and pretended to clean up the clean dishes next to her to hide her panic, but her heart was beating faster than usual.