Those tender years of fatherly love

  At this moment, Tian Junfeng and Tian Cheng appeared at the classroom door. Tian Junfeng saw the scene and strode forward, grabbing the boy's wrist that was holding Tian Tian's shoulder, squeezing hard. A cracking sound was heard, followed by the boy's agonized cry. He gritted his teeth and said, "It hurts, it hurts, it's broken, it's broken..."

  Tian Junfeng sneered and said, "It's broken," but still didn't let go of the boy's hand, as if he wouldn't rest until he crushed his bones.

  Tian Tian gazed at Tian Junfeng's cold face, and suddenly felt a warm current rushing to her heart. This man who fought for her was her father, no questions asked, no nonsense, directly taking action, afraid that she would be bullied. This is the feeling of being surrounded by paternal love, it turns out it's this kind of security.

  "How dare you bully a girl again?" Tian Junfeng narrowed his eyes, the veins on his slender fingers bulging. He increased the force, and the boy let out a pained cry, his mouth twisted in a pleading expression: "I don't dare to, I don't dare to, never again!"

  Tian Junfeng shook off his hand, pulled out a white handkerchief from his pocket, wiped it clean, and casually threw it into the trash can beside him. Then, he took Tian Tian's hand, placed his other hand on her shoulder where the boy had pinched her earlier, gently massaged it, and asked with concern, "Does it hurt? Little girl."

  Tian Tian stared at her blankly, nodded woodenly, and then shook his head.

  Tian Junfeng chuckled and said, "Then let's go, I'll take you guys out for a big meal tonight, how about that?" After finishing speaking, he put his arms around the two of them and walked towards the outside of the classroom.

  As he stepped over the threshold, Tian Junfeng turned his head back, his profile sharp and clear. He said, "Don't let me see you looking for my daughter again, or else it won't be as simple as cutting off one arm."

  The boy nodded repeatedly and flattered, "Yes, yes, yes..."

  "What do you want to eat for dinner tonight?" Tian Junfeng asked casually, looking at the two little boys sitting upright in the backseat through the rearview mirror.

  "I suppose you've already made up your mind, and asking for our opinions is just a formality." Tian Tian put her hands behind her head and adjusted to a more comfortable sitting position.

  "I think girls who are cute are more likable."

  "Are you saying I'm not cute enough?"

  Tian Junfeng habitually touched his nose, his hand on the armrest, looking back with a gaze full of doting, "You're the cutest girl I've ever seen."

  "Thank you."

  "Shall we go eat without bringing Mom?" Tian Cheng asked.

  “She went for a beauty treatment with the mayor's wife and should be having dinner together tonight.”

  "Oh," Tian Cheng's head drooped slightly in disappointment.

  "It's really going wherever you go and never forgetting to expand your interpersonal relationships!" Tian Tian hummed, her tone full of disdain.

  "Uh, you're only half right," Tian Junfeng said lightly as he steered the wheel and overtook the Audi in front of them. "The mayor's wife and your mom were close friends in college, they're also catching up with each other and chatting about recent events."

  Tian Tian was surprised, "She and Zong Zhong's mom are so familiar?"

  Tian Junfeng raised an eyebrow, "What, you know the mayor's son?"

  "I guess we can consider ourselves acquaintances, he's helped me out a few times."

  Tian Junfeng nodded thoughtfully and said slowly, "Actually, more than a decade ago, we had already arranged for you to be married. Your mother and the mayor's wife were close friends. They jokingly said that if they each had children of different sexes in the future, the two families would become related by marriage, but of course, it would still depend on your opinions. Later, as I and your mother went to Europe for development, contact between the two families decreased, and naturally, the arrangement was abandoned."

  "So that's how it is," Tian Tian said thoughtfully, relieved after a false alarm. When she first heard the words "childhood sweetheart", she had broken out in cold sweat. She didn't want to let the absurd university girls of the old days decide her lifelong matters so carelessly, especially since she and Zong Zhonglian... hadn't even had a falling out yet!

  "Mom must be idle," Tian Cheng flipped her eyelids, hugging her arms and leaning against the seat in discontent.

  "What's Xiaozheng so angry about? Is he also thinking of arranging a marriage?" Tian Junfeng said with a smile.

  "I don't want to," he said with a pout, "I'm not as boring as my mom. Besides, it's up to my sister to decide her own marriage, what if she doesn't want to get married this lifetime?"

  "Right, right, I won't get married in this lifetime, and just accompany our family's Xiao Qing." Tian Tian smiled and pinched Tian Qing's cheeks.

  "Sister is the best," Tian Cheng leaned her head on Tian Tian's shoulder.

  If only, if only she would really spend her whole life with him, he's just afraid that she's deceiving him, one day when he opens his eyes and can't see her anymore, then he will be very sad, very sad, even thinking about it makes his heart ache...

  Tian Junfeng took them to a high-end Western restaurant, where the sign above the door had the English words "Green Ice" written in elegant green letters. The large glass window was spotless, and inside, pale green curtains hung from the ceiling. Black round tables were arranged neatly, with pale green chairs around them. On the ceiling, there was a particularly beautiful crystal chandelier that emitted a soft green glow, with crystal drops hanging down from it, exuding luxury and sparkle.

  Tian Junfeng led them in, found a corner seat and sat down. "I heard that the self-made ice cream of this restaurant is very delicious, with all kinds of flavors, you can try it later."

  Tian nodded and ordered a few dishes she liked, asking casually, "Do you only eat Western food when you're abroad?"

  "Generally speaking, the company's business is quite a lot, most of the time it is solved in the company, occasionally when there is leisure time, I will find a Chinese restaurant to relish the taste of my hometown."

  "I thought you'd find Chinese food too difficult to eat," Tian Tian said, imitating Lü Yan's tone. "Oh my, how can cicadas be fried?! It's so disgusting, is this something people eat?! And what's this long, thin white thing?! Is it noodles?! Why are there tomatoes on top?! I only eat Italian pasta! Take it away!"

  Tian Tian added gestures and expressions, learning with great skill, making Tian Junfeng and Tian Cheng laugh loudly. She was especially happy today, her father and brother across from her gave her a sense of protection and being protected.

  Suddenly, the whole world was full of her. She was such an easy-going person that she had put down all her guard and was just like other girls of her age, being spoiled in front of her father, arguing with her brother, and running without fear of falling.

  Because she knew that behind her, there was always someone with open arms, ready to pick her up before she hit the ground. His pockets were filled with all sorts of candies, and when she cried, he would try every way to make her laugh, then peel off the wrapper and stuff the candy into her mouth. He also bought her beautiful pink bows, clipped them onto her black hair, and let her ride on his neck, running back and forth, laughing happily from up high.

  He will always protect her and not let anyone bully her, he has a broad chest for her to rely on. This person is: Dad. A sweet name that needs to be whispered with pursed lips, unfortunately, she never said those two words.

  After dinner, Tian Tian and Tian Cheng fell asleep peacefully in the car. Tian Junfeng looked at the two little ones who were lying crookedly on the back seat and shook his head helplessly.

  He turned on the music and felt relaxed all over, these days have been so fulfilling, he should be a qualified father now. He has been trying to make up for the paternal love he owed them before, sending them to and from school, taking them to high-end restaurants to eat, going to amusement parks to play, watching TV with them, telling them stories. He will also feel a sense of accomplishment like this. Looking back, it's all worth his efforts.