Xing Lixuan's dignity was humorously compromised by his son who turned his backside to him. Seeing the little one's pitiful face wanting Yu Antong's embrace, he remarked with a mix of amusement and frustration, "You always spoil him."

This cheeky boy, so young, yet already so shrewd.

But his temperament certainly matches Yu Antong's. Both can't stand the slightest grievance.

Holding their child, Yu Antong cooed and whispered to Xing Lixuan, "He's the precious one I struggled to bring into the world. If I don't spoil him, then who will I?"

Little Nian was easily comforted, swiftly succumbing to the formidable charm of his dad's affectionate kisses.

That signature move of Yu Antong is one that even Xing Lixuan can't resist. Winning over their chubby little one? A piece of cake.

Little Nian grinned, bubble forming from his snub nose, sneakily glancing at Xing Lixuan.

Xing Lixuan chuckled, finding the thieving glances from his son endearing, "By spoiling him so much, be careful he doesn't end up as uncontrollable as Judy."

"That won't happen."

Yu Antong dismissed the thought. Little Nian was well-behaved, and when he grows older, the appropriate discipline would be instated. They wouldn't perpetually spoil him.

They couldn't let their darling become a little tyrant!

Han Lele and Qi Jingyao planned their wedding for December. Due to the cold weather in their home country, they decided to hold it on a picturesque island abroad with a warm and pleasant climate.

Yu Antong was torn about bringing Little Nian. He discussed with Xing Lixuan that night, "Should we bring our son along?"

Without hesitation, Xing Lixuan answered, "No."

As Little Nian grew, he became increasingly attached to Yu Antong. Jealous of sharing his partner with their son, Xing Lixuan longed for some alone time.

This was a perfect opportunity he wouldn't miss.

Yu Antong leaned into Xing Lixuan, "But we'll be away for several days. I'll miss him."

Since their son's birth, they had never been apart for more than a day. The idea of leaving Little Nian for an extended trip weighed on his heart.

"And Little Nian would certainly be unhappy if I left."

Little Xiao Nian is so attached to him. If he knew he'd be gone for several days, he'd surely throw a fit. That chubby munchkin has quite a temper.

Xing Lixuan calmly said, “Xiao Nian is too young; flying might not be good for him. It's just for a few days. It's not like we're separating you two for good. Besides, we can video call him every day.”

Persuaded by Xing Lixuan's words, Yu Antong decided not to bring their son.

On the day of departure, Yu Antong and Xing Lixuan slipped out like thieves, sneaking out with their luggage while Xiao Nian slept, fearing he'd see them and make a scene.

The senior Xings didn't attend. Both preferring solitude, they knew the wedding would be attended by business elites. They left such networking to the younger generation and stayed home to care for Xiao Nian.

The Qi family sent someone to pick them up and transport them to the airport. They'd soon join the other wedding guests on a chartered flight to the wedding destination.

Back at the Xing residence, in the baby room, the little tyke woke up, stretching contentedly. Then he scrunched his face, grunting as he did his business.

After he finished, he began humming to catch the nanny's attention.

Hearing the noise, the nanny hurried in. Seeing his furrowed brow, she laughed, "Awake, sweetheart? Did you just do a stinky?"

Surprisingly, for such a tiny fellow, he liked being clean. After every messy diaper, he insisted on being promptly changed.

And from that chubby face, one could discern a look of disdain every time his dirty diaper was removed, making a face as if he'd been assaulted by the smell.

His expressions always tickled the nanny.

The nanny, fond of such a pleasant child like Xiao Nian, diligently cleaned him up, changed him, then laughed at his reactions, "You clever little thing! All clean now.”

Xiao Nian, feeling fresh and comfy, drank a bottle of milk contentedly, then reached out, signaling he wanted to be cuddled.

The nanny picked him up and took him downstairs to see his grandparents.

Mrs. Xing, seeing Xiao Nian, smiled and took him, “My dear grandson, did you have a good nap? Come to grandma.”

Xiao Nian, still searching for his father, was alert and looked around eagerly.

"Who are you looking for, sweetheart?" Mrs. Xing knew he was looking for Yu Antong. The little one was closest to his father.

Still, she teased him, trying to divert his attention, "Look at grandma. What toy is this?"

Not finding who he was searching for, Xiao Nian reluctantly let his grandmother hold him.

After scanning the room a few more times and confirming his father wasn't there, he relaxed, allowing himself to be comforted by his grandmother.

Little did he know he wouldn’t see his father for several days. He probably assumed Yu Antong would be back soon, just like when he went out for driving lessons.

"Do you like this toy car, Xiao Nian?" Mrs. Xing asked, holding up a small red toy car. "When you grow up, grandma will buy you a big car, okay?"

"Ah bababa~" Xiao Nian clapped his little hands, reaching for the toy car, babbling in baby language.

"Do you think he's awake by now? Will he throw a tantrum when he can't find us?"

In the airport lounge, Yu Antong, with his phone in hand, anxiously asked Xing Lixuan.

Xing Lixuan said, “I’ll call my mother.”

Though he might seem to grumble about his son, deep down, he couldn’t help but be concerned about the little tyke, especially considering the hard work his wife went through carrying him for nine months.

“Wait, don't call,” Yu Antong stopped Xing Lixuan. “What if he isn’t fussing right now? Hearing our voices might set him off.”

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Yu Antong suggested, “Let me just text my mother and ask how things are.”

—Mom, is the little one fussing?

When Xing’s mother saw the message, she was holding the baby and couldn't text back. She handed the phone to Xing’s father, “It's from Antong. Take a photo and send it to him, let him know that everything is calm.”

Xing's father took a few photos of the baby playing with his grandmother and sent them to Yu Antong.

Relieved by the pictures, the two rookie fathers, Yu Antong and Xing Lixuan, boarded the plane.

After several hours of flying, they finally arrived at a warm island in the Southern Hemisphere.

The wedding was scheduled for the following day, leaving the guests with an entire day to relax. Everyone checked into the five-star resort on the island.

Yu Antong hadn’t eaten on the plane. After they settled into their room, the two went to the hotel restaurant to enjoy a delectable meal.

“This fish slice tastes pretty good,” Yu Antong, after dipping a piece of sashimi in sauce, fed it to Xing Lixuan, “What do you think?”

Chewing thoughtfully, Xing Lixuan replied after swallowing, “Not as good as when you make it.”

Yu Antong's eyes crinkled as he laughed, playfully kicking Xing Lixuan under the table, “It’s just sashimi. Do you really need to flatter me so much?”

Xing Lixuan responded, “I’m only speaking the truth.”

After kicking him, Yu Antong, feeling a bit playful, slid his foot slowly up Xing Lixuan's leg…

With many diners around them, there was something thrilling about a clandestine act hidden by the drooping tablecloth.

Xing Lixuan paused in his meal and, with a low warning tone, told Yu Antong, “Stop that.”

Their dining spot was next to a window offering a view of a vast blue sky, a pink sandy beach in the distance, extending endlessly to meet the ocean horizon.

The breathtaking scenery provided an indescribable sense of relaxation and pleasure.

Ever since having their child, Yu Antong felt certain constraints. Now, in such an expansive environment, his spirit was rejuvenated, radiating pure joy.

It’s not that he wasn’t happy at home. There, the joy came from their adorable son. But the relaxation here was of a different nature.

Yu Antong raised an eyebrow, teasingly saying, “Let's see about that.”

With the beautiful surroundings and rare time alone with Xing Lixuan, it would be a waste not to have a little fun.

Author's Note:

Little Nian woke up, asking, "Where's dad?"

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