Outrageous! Who said my wife is vain?!

Chu Jinghe asked, "Ningning, what are you looking for?"

"Find my notebook." Pang Jianing didn't even look up, only focused on finding his notebook and carrot pen.

"Your journal? What do you need that for?"

"I need your autograph."

His words left everyone in the room completely bewildered. Pang Yong, who knew the inside story, laughed and said, "My Ningning is getting ready to become a fangirl."

Soon, Pang Jianing found a notebook and pen, and said expectantly, "Uncle, could you sign my name? I admire you so much."

Upon hearing this, Mingxi straightened his back even more proudly. As expected of him, even after retiring from the entertainment industry for so many years, he can still attract new fans, and even such young children. His charm is amazing, there's no way to stop him!

He said very kindly, "Of course, Ningning, come here quickly."

Despite his words, Pang Jianing remained motionless, staring at Chu Yu.

Soon, everyone realized that he was talking to Chu Yu!

Staring expectantly at him by a little dumpling clutching a notebook and pen, Chu Yu could only put down his teacup and point uncertainly at himself.

Pang Jianing nodded vigorously, her big eyes sparkling as she looked at Chu Yu. "Uncle, please? Please."

Chu Yu: "..."[・_・?]

Mingxi: "......" (｡•ˇ‸ˇ•｡)...

Pang Yong: "......" (⊙…⊙)

Chu Jinghe wasn't surprised at all; it was normal for Ningning to ask anyone for an autograph.

Mingxi found it utterly unbelievable; this little guy actually wanted Brother Chu's autograph? This was impossible!

Pang Jianing continued, "Uncle, I really love Burger King burgers, and I have all the Burger King merchandise. I heard you're the father of Burger King, and I really want your autograph."

"Oh, I see," the people present understood what was going on. Chu Yu chuckled, "Of course."

"Yay! Thank you, Uncle!" Pang Jianing immediately scurried over to Chu Yu and handed him his most treasured notebook.

Looking at the adorable notebook in his hand, decorated with various stickers, rhinestones, and carefully drawn with paintbrushes, Chu Yu's voice unconsciously softened a bit as he spoke, "Where do you want to sign it?"

"Here," Pang Jianing pointed with her chubby fingers.

"What should I write?"

"I'll write 'Dedicated to the cutest Ningning, I promise I'll still be selling mango pineapple shrimp burgers this time next year,' and then sign my name."

"Hmm?" Chu Yu raised an eyebrow, looking at the serious-looking little guy, which was quite interesting.

As Chu Yu signed the notebook as Pang Jianing had instructed, he asked, "You like this hamburger that much?"

"Mmm! The mango pineapple shrimp burger is super delicious, but it's a pity it's only available until the end of this month. Uncle, why can't it be sold forever? Lots of kids love it."

The thought of losing his favorite hamburger made Pang Jianing's face scrunch up.

Upon hearing this, Chu Jinghe immediately chimed in, "Dad, many children love this burger, it's really suitable to turn it into a regular product."

"Yes, yes! Jinghe is right!"

Then, the two little ones looked at Chu Yu expectantly.

Seeing this, Pang Yong frowned. "Ningning, you can't do this. You can't interfere with your uncle's business decisions because of your own preferences."

Pang Jianing: (｡•́︿•̀｡)

However, before he could feel down for more than a few seconds, Chu Yu returned the signed notebook to him and pinched his chubby little cheeks. "Since you, as a loyal customer, like it so much, then we'll make the Mango Pineapple Shrimp Burger a regular product in all our stores in Beijing."

"Really? Uncle." Pang Jianing immediately raised her head, looking at Chu Yu with surprise and delight.

"Third Brother, it's just a child's joke, don't..." Pang Yong's next words were stopped by a look from Chu Yu.

Chu Yu smiled and said, "Of course it's true, thank you for liking Burger King's products so much."

Unexpectedly, this uncle actually continued selling his favorite mango pineapple shrimp burger just because he liked it. Pang Jianing's big eyes lit up, and her little face beamed with joy. "Thank you, uncle! You're such a kind person!"

"Haha! You're welcome." Faced with the adorable little boy, who was also his son's childhood sweetheart, Chu Yu was very kind and happy to fulfill his little wish.

After receiving the autograph and Chu Yu's promise, Pang Jianing hugged her notebook and ran happily back to Chu Jinghe's side. "Brother Jinghe, look, I got an autograph! The Mango Pineapple Shrimp Burger will keep selling! Aren't I awesome?"

Chu Jinghe raised his hand and patted his head, praising, "Extremely amazing!"

"Hehe! Brother Jinghe, look at this, the bracelet Uncle gave me is super pretty, the butterfly looks so real, it's so sparkly!" After sharing his autograph, Pang Jianing started sharing the beautiful bracelet he received.

Seeing how much he liked it, Chu Jinghe couldn't help but say, "It's very beautiful, but even more beautiful than the necklace I gave you. Do you like it?"

Actually, Chu Jinghe didn't want to say such sour and immature things, but he just couldn't help it, and since he had already said it, he wanted to see how Ningning would respond.

After hearing this, Pang Jianing first glanced at Mingxi and the others, then leaned close to Chu Jinghe's ear and whispered, "I still like the necklace you gave me the most, but don't say it too loudly, or Uncle will be sad if he hears it."

Actually, his "whisper" was quite loud; the others all heard it.

Chu Jinghe didn't care whether others heard him or not; he was very happy to hear Pang Jianing's words, and his mouth was practically stretched to his ears.

He held Pang Jianing's small hand and promised, "I will give you even more beautiful things in the future."

"Okay! Thank you, Jinghe-gege, you're so kind to me~"

"Haha! What are you thanking me for? By the way, Ningning, I'll take you to the glass greenhouse later. Didn't you say you wanted to see carnivorous plants? My dad's pitcher plants and sundews are not only carnivorous, but also very beautiful, and they come in all sorts of colors."

"Okay! That'll definitely be interesting, but I hope it won't bite me?"

"Of course not, I'm here, I'll protect you."

....

Watching his two childhood friends chattering and being all lovey-dovey, Mingxi felt his "boyish heart" return.

However, he really couldn't accept it. Why did they ask Brother Chu for an autograph instead of him? Ugh!

Looking at Mingxi's slightly wrinkled face, Chu Yu found it extremely amusing. He squeezed Mingxi's hand and teased him, "I never expected that I would be more famous than you now."

Mingxi turned her head and glared at him angrily. (ｰ̀дｰ́)

"Hahahaha!" Chu Yu couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Pang Yong smiled and said, "You two have such a good relationship."

Mingxi liked hearing this, but she still modestly replied, "We're an old married couple, so naturally we have a good relationship."

"Oh right, look at my memory, I was chatting about this and that and I forgot to give you your gift."

As she spoke, Mingxi picked up another jewelry box, opened it, and handed it to Pang Yong. "It's our first time meeting, and I didn't know what to give you. I hope you like it."

Inside is a diamond bracelet, completely different in style from the one given to Pang Jianing; this one has a retro court style.

The bracelet features a three-row setting design, with larger diamonds in the middle row and gradually smaller diamonds on both sides, creating a symmetrical and layered effect.

The bracelet features exquisite Baroque-style clasps at both ends, each adorned with numerous small diamonds, giving it a substantial, dazzling, and luxurious feel.

Pang Yong usually dresses in a charming and sexy style, and she also likes this kind of dazzling jewelry, but she still politely said, "How could I accept this?"

"Hey! There's nothing to be embarrassed about. I've accepted all the gifts you gave us. Here you go, we're all family, no need for formalities."

"Haha! Okay, then I'll accept it. This bracelet is really beautiful and elegant. It will go perfectly with my evening gown for the banquet in a couple of days."

"As long as you like it."

I love it so much!

....

In the short time it took to say just a few words, the two children had already decided on their next "sightseeing" route.

Chu Jinghe, holding Pang Jianing's hand, walked up to the three adults. "Dad, Dad, Aunt Yong, I want to take Ningning around and have some fun."

Without a second thought, Mingxi said, "Okay, go ahead. Take Ningning to see my collection room too; he should like it."

"Okay, Dad."

Upon hearing that he could see those beautiful jewels and gems, Pang Jianing immediately said happily, "Thank you, Uncle."

"You're welcome. Make yourself at home here."

"Yes, Uncle, I definitely won't treat myself as an outsider."

"Hahaha! This child is so cute. Come on, let Uncle give him another kiss." With that, Mingxi waved to Pang Jianing.

Pang Jianing grinned and leaned forward. After Mingxi kissed him, he kissed Mingxi on the cheek in return.

He really loves Jinghe's dad! He's so handsome, and he's so good to him.

Pang Yong instructed, "Ningning, don't touch anything, especially in your uncle's collection room."

"Mom, I know. I'm a polite child if I just look but don't touch," Pang Jianing said earnestly.

"Haha! Good boy, good boy."

Then Pang Yong looked at Chu Jinghe and said, "Jinghe, then I'll trouble you to take care of him."

"Aunt Yong, it's no trouble at all. I enjoy playing with Ningning."

"Good boy, go on."

"Okay, let's go then."

With that, Chu Jinghe and Pang Jianing held hands and ran away happily.

Two aunties followed behind. After all, no matter how "mature" a child is, he is still a child and needs to be taken care of by adults.

Watching the two children's cheerful figures disappear into the distance, Mingxi smiled and turned around, saying, "The kids are off playing, let's continue our conversation."

"Hehe! Okay."

......

It was called "sightseeing," and it really was "sightseeing." Chu Jinghe led Pang Jianing on a tour of the entire Chu family estate, including the private garden.

Although children have boundless energy, the nanny was still worried about tiring them out, so she arranged for the family's bodyguard to drive them around the garden in a sightseeing car.

After all that fun, I saw all the rare flowers and plants in the glass greenhouse, fed the carnivorous plants, and visited Chu Jinghe's bedroom, study, game room, and collection room. I also saw Mingxi's collection room, which contained all sorts of precious diamonds and gems that can't be seen from the outside.

Now, Pang Jianing only hasn't seen Xiao Juzi yet.

When the two arrived at Little Orange's room, the little guy was lying in his cradle in front of the French windows, leisurely looking at the scenery and licking his paws.

"Young Master."

"Greetings, young master."

Upon seeing Chu Jinghe, Xiao Ju Zi's nanny quickly greeted him.

Chu Jinghe nodded to them, "You can go out now."

"Yes, young master."

"Aunt Zhang, Aunt Zhu, please get us a cup of coconut water, a cup of strawberry milkshake, and some fruit and snacks. You can go out now."

"Yes, young master, the things will be here shortly. We'll be in the outer room. Just call us if you need anything."

"it is good."

After saying that, the aunties all left, leaving only the two people and the cat in the room.

"Meow~ Meow~ Meow~"

Seeing Chu Jinghe with a strange little boy, the lazy little cat, Orange, just meowed twice and continued licking its paws.

Pang Jianing stared at the orange cat in disbelief, her big eyes wide. "Brother Jinghe, what a big cat! Is this really a cat?"

As he spoke, he reached out to touch the little orange, but pulled his hand back halfway.

Then, Pang Jianing simply hid behind Chu Jinghe, looking at Xiao Juzi with curiosity.

It's not that he's timid; he's never seen such a big, fat cat in his life, so it's normal that he's afraid to touch it.

Seeing this, Chu Jinghe smiled, pulled his arm, and hugged him, gently stroking his shoulder. "Don't be afraid, Little Orange is a super gentle kitten. It won't be fierce to you. I'll hold your hand and pet it together."

Held and comforted by his brother Jinghe, Pang Jianing felt that his slight "megalophobia" had completely disappeared. "Then you must hold my hand tightly."

"Okay, let's touch it together." After saying that, Chu Jinghe took Pang Jianing's little hand and they touched the little orange together.

From the moment they started chattering to when they actually touched her, Little Orange didn't react in any particular way, just meowing sweetly.

It really is a completely harmless, super gentle little pig.

Feeling the incredibly soft fur and flesh under her hands, coupled with the little orange's round and adorable big eyes, Pang Jianing's heart was quickly captured. She smiled more and more happily, and enjoyed stroking the little orange more and more.

"Meow~ Meow~ Meow~"

When Pang Jianing touched Xiao Ju Zi's chin, it stuck out its little tongue and licked his hand.

Pang Jianing exclaimed in delight, "Brother Jinghe, Little Orange is licking my hand! It likes me!"

Chu Jinghe stroked Xiao Ju Zi with one hand and his head with the other. "Yes, Xiao Ju Zi likes you."

"Can I hug it?"

"Um...of course." If you can carry it.

Looking into Pang Jianing's bright eyes, Chu Jinghe didn't say the second half of his sentence.

After receiving permission, Pang Jianing eagerly stretched out her arms to Xiao Ju Zi, saying, "Xiao Ju Zi, be good, don't move around, let me hug you."

"Meow~ Meow~ Meow~"

Pang Jianing tried hard, but couldn't pick him up. Then she tried again, but still couldn't.

Pang Jianing: "......" (○o○)

"Meow~ Meow~ Meow~"

"Little Orange, don't move around!"

Little Orange: Where did I move around? I'm just a little kitten who can't talk. (ฅ´ω`ฅ)

"Be a good girl! Let me hug you."

This time, Pang Jianing used all her strength to give him a tight hug.

"Meow~" Little Orange wagged its tail, looking curiously at the two-legged creature in front of it with a red face, who kept hugging it but didn't actually pick it up. What a strange little two-legged creature.

"Hahaha!" Seeing Pang Jianing's face turn red from holding back her efforts, but still unable to pick up Xiao Ju Zi, Chu Jinghe couldn't help but burst out laughing.

This immediately drew an angry glare from Pang Jianing. "Brother Jinghe, are you making fun of me!"

How could Chu Jinghe possibly admit it? "No, I wasn't making fun of you."

"I can't even lift Little Orange, and you just look at me and laugh. Aren't you just making fun of me?!" Pang Jianing complained.

"I smiled because I thought you were cute." Chu Jinghe could always come up with nice things without hesitation.

"Ningning, let me help you pick up Little Orange, then we'll sit on the sofa over there and play with it, okay?"

Before Pang Jianing could answer, Chu Jinghe reached out and picked up Xiao Ju Zi, saying, "She's so heavy! Ningning, help me out."

Seeing Chu Jinghe struggling, Pang Jianing couldn't care less about being angry with him. She quickly reached out and hugged Xiao Ju Zi together, saying, "Brother Jinghe, let me help you."

With the two working together, the little orange, this big pig, was successfully moved to the sofa.

"Jinghe, we were so great!"

"Yeah! We're the best."

Looking at Little Orange lying on the sofa with its belly up, Pang Jianing couldn't help but pounce on it, burying her face in Little Orange's chubby belly and sucking hard, "Little Orange, how can you be so cute? Your belly is so soft, so soft~"

"Meow~ Meow~ Meow~"

"Are you talking to me? Do you like me? I like you so much too." Pang Jianing murmured as she rubbed her face against Xiao Ju's. The two adorable creatures looked incredibly cute together.

Chu Jinghe suddenly exclaimed, "So cute."

I don't know if they're talking about Xiao Ju Zi, Pang Jianing, or both.

The more Pang Jianing looked at Little Orange, the more she liked it. "Brother Jinghe, I really want to have a kitten too, but my mom won't let me. She says I can't take good care of a kitten."

"If you like cats, you can come to my house often and play with Little Orange."

"That's true! Then I'll come to your house often from now on. Would you welcome me?"

"Of course you're welcome. Just make my house your home, you're welcome to come anytime."

"Hehe! I knew it, Jinghe-gege, you're the best."

At this moment, Pang Jianing suddenly thought of something and said very seriously, "I want to open a jewelry store in the future."

"Why did you suddenly want to open a jewelry store?"

"Owning a jewelry store means having countless beautiful jewels and diamonds, just like your father."

As he said this, Pang Jianing's eyes shone brightly. The sparkling diamonds he had seen in Mingxi's collection room had left a deep impression on his young mind. He had to own such beautiful things.

Chu Jinghe also offered encouragement to Pang Jianing's "dream," saying, "Ningning, I support you. You will definitely become a very successful jewelry brand owner in the future."

"When I become a boss in the future, I will definitely give you lots of beautiful jewelry."

"Okay, I'll wait."

As they were talking, without anyone noticing, Pang Jianing's entire upper body was pressed against Chu Jinghe, leaning against him in a particularly comfortable position.

Pang Jianing was holding a chubby little orange in her arms.

When Chu Jinghe noticed, her face turned red. "Ningning, are you tired? If you are, you can lie down for a while."

"I'm not tired, I just want to stick close to you, cling to you, what? Don't you like me sticking to you?" Pang Jianing puffed out her cheeks and shouted.

Chu Jinghe reached out and pinched his chubby little face, smiling as he said, "It's not that I don't like it, I'm just worried you'll get tired."

Hearing him say that, Pang Jianing grinned again, "Hehe! Not tired at all."

"It's good that you're not tired, Ningning. Are you bored? Is there anything you want to do? Do you want to play squash? Or watch a movie?"

"I don't want to watch a movie, Jinghe brother, I want to hear you tell me a story."

"What story?"

"It's the story you told me last time, the story of the Diamond Prince and the Jewel Prince."

"Would you like to hear it one more time?"

"Yes, I love listening to it."

"Okay, I'll tell you a story. A long, long time ago, in a place called Happiness City..."

...

The story is short and the plot is simple: it's about two princes who meet, fall in love at first sight, and quickly live a luxurious and happy life together.

This story was made up by Mingxi to coax Chu Jinghe to sleep. Although the plot is incredibly simple, it is full of Mingxi's personal style.

Previously, Pang Jianing had accidentally fallen and cried very sadly. To cheer him up, Chu Jinghe told him this story.

Unexpectedly, Pang Jianing quite liked the story and would occasionally pester Chu Jinghe to tell it to him.

After hearing the story, Pang Jianing rested her chin on her chubby little hands, her face full of longing, "That's wonderful, they're so happy!"

Chu Jinghe smiled and gently touched his little face. "You like this story that much?"

"Yes!" Pang Jianing nodded vigorously. "I love it! Brother Jinghe, will you be like the Diamond Prince in the story, giving me castles, airplanes, and beautiful jewelry, and only treating me well? Will we be like them in the future?"

Staring intently at by Pang Jianing's bright, sparkling eyes, Chu Jinghe blushed. "Ningning, we're still children, let's not talk about these things."

"But I want to be with you forever, Brother Jinghe, don't you want to be with me forever?" As she spoke, Pang Jianing's bright eyes dimmed slightly.

Seeing his expression, Chu Jinghe remained silent for a few seconds, clenched his fist, and said with a flushed face, "Ningning, I also want to be with you forever."

"Hmm? I knew it! Hahaha! Jinghe, we're like the princes in the story, we'll be happy together forever, yay! yay!"

In an instant, Pang Jianing's sorrow turned to joy as she hugged Chu Jinghe's neck and kissed him several times on the cheek.

Now, Chu Jinghe's face turned even redder, and she felt so happy she was practically bubbling with joy.

"Brother Jinghe, you should kiss me too, that's the right way."

"what?"

"Hurry up! Kiss me!"

Looking at the cheek that was close to his mouth, Chu Jinghe suppressed his shyness and gently kissed Pang Jianing on the cheek. Then he took his little hand and said seriously, "Ningning, I will take responsibility for you. I will always be good to you, just like my dad is to my dad. When we grow up, I will buy you the super big diamond ring you like."

Pang Jianing didn't really have a concrete concept of the word "responsible" in her little head.

But he had watched the TV series before, and he understood what Jinghe's brother meant by buying him a big diamond ring and saying he would always be good to him.

Pang Jianing hugged Chu Jinghe with a grin, "Brother Jinghe, I will take responsibility for you too, and I will always be good to you."

"Mmm!" Chu Jinghe stretched out his arm and hugged Pang Jianing back, the two of them laughing and embracing each other.

The nanny, who was waiting outside, heard the laughter inside and thought the two were having a great time. She had no idea that the two little ones were "secretly pledging their lives to each other" inside.

However, even if they knew, they would only think it was a joke between children. After all, who hasn't played house or "got married a few times" when they were young?

However, often, the feelings between children are the most genuine and pure.

A promise made in jest may be a vow never to be broken; if it's said to be forever, then it really is forever.

The saying "childhood sweethearts can't compare to those who fall from the sky" doesn't apply to Chu Jinghe and Pang Jianing at all.

After all, I fell in love with you before I even knew what "love" was.

We are lovers, family, and best friends.