"Dad doesn't want to see Grandpa. What if they quarrel when Grandpa comes!"
As she spoke, Xu Qingqing's tone became increasingly severe and forceful. "Do you kids just want Christmas gifts so badly? Why don't you think about the adults for a while!"
Xu An'an was scolded by Xu Qingqing. She pouted aggrievedly, her little body heaving with sobs as she burst into loud cries.
She actually wanted to help Lu Chuanbai and his father reconcile. The so - called desire for Christmas gifts was just a pretext.
Xu Qingqing also realized that her tone had been too harsh. She quickly hugged Xu An'an and gently wiped away her tears.
"An'an, I'm sorry. Mom was just too anxious and shouldn't have yelled at you..."
Lu Chuanbai, who was washing the dishes in the kitchen, heard his precious daughter crying. He rushed out without even rinsing the white soap bubbles off his hands.
"What happened? Why is An'an crying?"
Xu Qingqing pursed her lips and handed Lu Chuanbai Xu An'an's phone watch. Her voice was solemn. "She sent a message to your dad. I don't know if he saw it."
Lu Chuanbai was stunned when he saw the chat messages.
Given his father's fondness for Xu Yiyi and Xu An'an, he would surely come after seeing the message!
Then, it would be inevitable for them to meet!
Xu An'an cried and hugged Lu Chuanbai's leg, apologizing to him. "I'm sorry, Dad. I just wanted you and Grandpa to make up. I didn't really want the gifts..."
As she spoke, Xu An'an couldn't help but choke with sobs. Seeing his daughter cry like this, Lu Chuanbai's face was full of distress.
Lu Chuanbai helplessly pulled Xu An'an into his arms. Radiating the aura of a kind - hearted father, he softly comforted her. "Dad knows. Dad won't be angry with you."
Xu Qingqing also apologized to Xu An'an for her hasty decision. "An'an, I'm sorry. Mom misunderstood you. Don't be angry with Mom."
Xu An'an's temper came and went quickly. Seeing that her parents understood her intention and wouldn't blame her, she stopped crying.
Xu An'an timidly looked at Lu Chuanbai, her voice still tinged with sobs. "Dad, will you make up with Grandpa? Brother and I really miss him..."
Meeting his daughter's sincere gaze, although Lu Chuanbai didn't want to disappoint her, he was also reluctant to take the initiative to reconcile.
Lu Chuanbai prevaricated vaguely. "An'an, this matter is not as simple as you think..."
Xu Yiyi also stepped forward to persuade him. His childish voice was tender yet earnest. "But Brother and I often quarrel too, and we always make up!"
Hearing Xu Yiyi's loving words, Lu Chuanbai didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He gently stroked Xu Yiyi's head.
"That's the way you kids solve problems. I'm an adult now."
"But the kindergarten teacher said we shouldn't quarrel. We should solve things as soon as possible!" Xu An'an pouted and advised.
Xu Qingqing quite agreed with the two kids. She nodded in approval and stood on the kids' side.
"Lu Chuanbai, I think you should talk it out with your dad. Maybe there's really a misunderstanding between you two."
Lu Chuanbai was a bit shaken by the three of them talking one after another. He smiled wryly and said uncertainly, "Let's wait until he comes."
What if his father didn't want to reconcile? It would be so embarrassing if he went up to show his goodwill.
Xu Qingqing didn't force him anymore. She urged the two kids to get ready quickly because the family of four was going to take photos under the Christmas tree.
Hearing that they were going to take photos, the two kids' previously low - spirited and worried moods instantly improved.
The two kids excitedly ran to change into the children's Christmas costumes that Lu Chuanbai had specially bought for them. They put on the Santa - like hats, looking incredibly cute.
Before they even went out, Xu Qingqing couldn't help but indulge her motherly heart. She clicked away with her phone, taking pictures of the two kids non - stop, muttering all the while.
"No wonder they're my kids. They're so cute!"
"Wow, they're really cute. Raise your hands a bit higher!"
The two kids were very cooperative with Xu Qingqing's motherly enthusiasm, making all kinds of cute poses.
Meanwhile, Lu Chuanbai, who was assigned by Xu Qingqing to wear a Christmas hat, awkwardly tugged at the hat in his hand and frowned in disgust.
"Do I have to wear a Christmas hat too?"
Wasn't this a bit too embarrassing? He was the president of the Lu Group!
If people found out that he wore a Christmas hat when he came home to accompany his kids, his employees would surely laugh at him!
Xu Qingqing was sliding through the photos on her phone with satisfaction. She stood up, a gentle smile on her lips and a teasing glint in her dark eyes.
"You don't have to wear it if you don't want to. But you'll look out of place compared to us."
Xu Qingqing and Xu An'an were wearing pointed deer antlers, looking sweet and cute.
Originally, she had planned for Lu Chuanbai and Xu Yiyi to wear Christmas hats together so that they would look more like a family.
If Lu Chuanbai didn't want to wear it, they couldn't force him.
Xu Yiyi ran clattering to Lu Chuanbai's side and hugged his leg without hesitation.
"Dad, don't you want to wear the Christmas hat with me? Sister has Mom to accompany her. I also want to wear the same hat as Dad!"
Facing Xu Yiyi's incredibly cute look, Lu Chuanbai wished he could slap himself for hesitating just now.
It was just Christmas once a year. He might as well wear it!
What was a bit of embarrassment compared to the kids' happiness?
Lu Chuanbai's tall and imposing figure blocked most of the light. He solemnly lifted his hand and put the Christmas hat on his head.
"Yiyi, no matter what, Dad will always be with you!"
"Thank you, Dad!"
Xu Yiyi's delicate little face was full of emotion. He sniffed cutely and threw himself into Lu Chuanbai's arms.
"You're welcome, my good son!"
As the father - son duo made a funny and affectionate eye - contact, Xu Qingqing and Xu An'an on one side glanced at each other, both seeing the disgust in each other's eyes.
Xu An'an blinked her big, watery eyes and tugged at Xu Qingqing's hand with her delicate little hand. "Mom, let's not care about them. Let's go take photos first."
"Sister, you're so heartless," Xu Yiyi wailed, wrinkling his nose.
"Dad, hurry up. Otherwise, we won't be in the group photo!"
"Okay!" Lu Chuanbai picked Xu Yiyi up in his arms and chased after them quickly.
Xu Qingqing set up the tripod in front of the Christmas tree and placed the camera on it. The whole family stood in front of the Christmas tree with beaming smiles.
The Christmas tree twinkling with countless small lights looked extremely beautiful in the dark night, shining brightly as if they had stepped into a fairytale world.
The Xu family posed in all kinds of funny postures, and the camera clicked several times.
Lu's father, carrying the Christmas gifts he had bought, stood in a dark corner, watching the happy family. He felt that his presence was very obtrusive.
Xu Yiyi, who was sitting on Lu Chuanbai's shoulders, saw Lu's father standing in the distance, about to leave. He excitedly pointed and shouted, "Grandpa, don't go!"