"That means it's definitely Chen Qi!" Fu Qing asked, "Have you discovered anything else? Like, does Chen Qi show any talent for instruments or singing?"
Li Huange replied, "Not really, he occasionally hums some strange tunes, but I can tell he has a good sense of music."
"So you're betting that Chen Qi has some abilities you're not aware of, hoping to showcase them through the live variety show? Then make him a signed singer?"
Li Huange shook her head slightly.
"These are all uncertainties, but the value of the variety show 'Mom's on a Business Trip' is high, and Chen Qi and Xiaokun are a perfect fit. Even if Chen Qi doesn't have any special skills, he at least fits the image of a gentle and intellectual handsome dad."
"That's true, I must say, the vinegar-glazed pork Chen Qi made tonight was absolutely amazing!"
"And it also allows me to see how Chen Qi and Xiaokun get along at home," Li Huange said.
Fu Qing suddenly gave a sly smile.
"You say it's a contract marriage, but I think you've developed feelings for Chen Qi over time and want to make it official, right?"
"Don't talk nonsense! It's all for the child!" Li Huange's cheeks flushed, "And for our company."
Fu Qing asked worriedly, "What if Chen Qi finds out he's being spied on and gets angry?"
"Heh... Chen Qi has never been angry, he's stingy and money-minded, at worst, I'll compensate him with some money."
"Let's hope so."
...
Chen Qi tossed and turned, unable to sleep all night.
Had his ultimate dream life, enjoyed for just three years, come to an end?
At dawn, Chen Qi sat up with red eyes.
"I've been too pessimistic. The good days aren't over, it's just a temporary setback!"
"Li Huange is an excellent entrepreneur with strong resilience!"
"She won't go down that easily!"
"Even if the company has operational issues, even if it goes bankrupt, my good days aren't over!"
Chen Qi thought of Li Huange standing on stage, dazzling and charismatic.
"Yes, yes... she's a Heavenly Queen herself!"
"She can still earn!"
"No matter what, she can't be short of my meager needs..."
"Right...?"
Suddenly, car lights lit up outside, and Chen Qi, draped in a coat, went to the window.
A little boy got out of the car, and Chen Qi saw Li Huange excitedly squat down to hug him, finally putting his mind at ease.
"Chen Xiaokun... he's here..."
Chen Xiaokun's arrival made Chen Qi feel that Li Huange's company really had issues, as these two things were told to him by Li Huange together.
"What a mess..."
Chen Qi felt he couldn't just sit and wait for doom; he had to find a way to help Li Huange's company recover so the good days could continue.
At the same time, he couldn't let his abilities be revealed, so he could continue to lie low and walk further down the path of being a gigolo.
What should he do?
Chen Qi quickly freshened up and went to the kitchen to make breakfast.
A delicate breakfast, with a nutritious balance, full of color, aroma, and taste.
Before long, Li Huange and Chen Xiaokun came downstairs.
It must be said, although Chen Xiaokun was only five years old, he could definitely be described as handsome.
With his fair skin, lustrous black hair, and a high nose bridge paired with thick brows and large, bright eyes, the boy looked delightfully robust and full of life—far healthier than any other kids his age.
"Are you my dad?" Chen Xiaokun stared at Chen Qi and asked.
Li Huange's eyes sparkled, and Chen Qi sighed inwardly before putting on what he thought was a kind smile, even opening his arms.
"Yes, I'm your dad!"
Li Huange gently patted Chen Xiaokun's head, "Go give Dad a hug!"
Chen Xiaokun turned his head, "It's a bit early for that. Before we truly acknowledge each other, I must sign a contract with him!"
Chen Xiaokun walked past Chen Qi, sat at the table, and started writing.
Chen Qi turned his head in a daze.
"I now suspect he's your biological son. The first meeting scene is exactly like ours three years ago, starting with a contract!"
Li Huange rolled her eyes at Chen Qi.
"That's even better, the kid won't be taken advantage of outside!"
"But I'm the one at a disadvantage now, with another person to take care of, less money, and delayed payments. The sneakers I wanted will have to wait again..."
Chen Xiaokun handed a piece of paper to Chen Qi, who was a bit surprised.
A normal five-year-old wouldn't even recognize words, but Chen Xiaokun had beautiful handwriting.
"These characters... are way better than yours," Chen Qi praised.
Li Huange's face immediately darkened.
Heavenly Queen Li Huange, president of Huange Entertainment, national goddess...
In everyone's eyes, Li Huange was flawless, except for her terribly ugly handwriting.
"First, Chen Qi must not interfere with any of Chen Xiaokun's matters, nor make any decisions for him without permission!"
"Second, Chen Qi has the responsibility and obligation to take care of Chen Xiaokun's life, understanding his habits in food, clothing, housing, and transportation."
"Third, Chen Qi must not display any bad habits in front of Chen Xiaokun..."
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Chen Qi couldn't help but roll his eyes.
Goodness, it's like having an ancestor here.
Li Huange spread her hands towards Chen Qi, "No choice, the child's growth is most important. You must learn to be a good father now! Xiaokun's education is also your task..."
Chen Qi felt his head spinning.
Chen Xiaokun seemed very satisfied with Chen Qi's cooking skills, even praising him.
"Not bad, keep it up, breakfast can't be below this standard in the future!"
Chen Qi's face darkened, "Hey! You little rascal..."
Li Huange glared at him.
"Watch it, kids learn from what they see!"
Chen Qi was really depressed, cautiously asking:
"Huange, is your company really in trouble... is it serious?"
Li Huange sighed and put down her chopsticks.
"As long as things are stable at home, I can handle the company's issues."
In seven days, Chen Qi had a pretty good understanding of Chen Xiaokun.
How to describe Chen Xiaokun?
This kid was like a little adult, only five years old but knowing so much, with his hands behind his back looking all mature, occasionally lecturing people when dissatisfied.
It's worth mentioning that Chen Xiaokun was multi-talented, definitely one of those "other people's kids."
Li Huange took the opportunity when Chen Xiaokun wasn't around to tell Chen Qi something.
"I have to go on a business trip for a while, not sure when I'll be back. Xiaokun's school enrollment is still being processed, so I'll leave him in your care at home these days, to deepen the father-son bond."
"You must not tell Xiaokun the truth, you have to show that you are indeed his dad..."
Chen Qi was dumbfounded.
"Are you serious? The kid just got here and you're leaving him?"
"Hmm?" Li Huange asked displeased, "What does the agreement say? You handle the home, I handle the outside. I'm going out to handle the outside, and you're not happy handling the home? I'll dock your pay!"
"I..."
Li Huange tossed the car keys to Chen Qi.
"Be my driver for the afternoon, drive me to the company to handle some things, then to the mall to buy gifts for clients for the trip."
As the two of them, with Chen Xiaokun, stepped out, the villa door opened.
A tall beauty led a few people in uniforms from "Mom's on a Business Trip" inside.
Fu Qing, as Li Huange's personal assistant and bestie, occasionally came here to eat, so she was very familiar with the place.
"Install cameras with no blind spots, make sure every room can cover every corner!"
"If there's a problem, you might not have time to come back and rearrange!"
"Be quick!"