king was truly a bit vexed, and couldn't help but complain about Shen Qingqing.
Why wasn't this whole godfather business mentioned earlier?
It put him in an incredibly passive position, he hadn't even prepared a gift.
Shen Qingqing chuckled, "It's nothing, just prepare any gift you like. We've known each other for so many years, would we really pick on you?"
"That's what you say, but since I'm going to be the child's godfather, I must prepare a generous gift. Otherwise, our Xixi won't be appeased, right?"
Shen Jinxi quickly nodded.
"Xixi..." Shen Qingqing wanted to advise the child not to make things too difficult for him.
But king said, "From now on, he's my son. You're not allowed to scold him anymore. If my son asks for a gift, of course I'll give it to him."
Shen Jinxi was usually doted on, both Shen Qingqing and Fu Jingshu adored him. However, neither of them were the type to spoil their child, and they always kept a tight rein on him. This was the first time he had encountered someone who showered him with unconditional affection.
He found it novel.
"Godfather, you're so good to me."
king vigorously ruffled his hair, "I'm your godfather, who else would I be good to?"
Shen Jinxi hugged his head, pouting slightly with displeasure. He truly disliked others ruffling his hair, but the thought of a gift made him feel better.
"Then what about the promised gift?"
"Don't worry, within three days, I guarantee I'll get it done for you."
king was full of confidence.
Shen Jinxi was skeptical, "Where are you going to get a gift in such a short time? I'm not easily fooled. If it's not heartfelt, I won't accept it."
"Don't worry," king flashed a mysterious smile, "I guarantee you'll be satisfied."
Shen Jinxi believed him, "Then I'll wait for godfather's good news and gift. Please don't disappoint me."
"Don't worry."
Seeing them hit it off in no time, Shen Qingqing was also happy, but she still warned Xixi.
"Don't bully your godfather."
She was well aware of this little guy's tendency to push his luck.
But as soon as she said it, king defended Shen Jinxi, "I'll discipline my son. Even if he's willful, I'll back him up."
Shen Qingqing: "..."
She gritted her teeth, "Fine, don't regret it."
She knew her son's personality too well. He needed constant guidance to stay somewhat calm, but if indulged, this little fellow would reach for the sky.
The next morning, Shen Qingqing came to the living room to find neither king nor Shen Jinxi there.
Only Chenchen and Fu Jingshu were sitting on the sofa, one was watching financial news, and the other was holding a tablet and watching TV.
"Where's Xixi?"
Fu Jingshu said, "King said he was taking him to an auction."
"An auction... to buy a gift?"
"Yes."
Shen Qingqing clicked her tongue, "That's insane. To go to an auction just for a gift? Which auction is he going to?"
"It seems to be held at the Huan Yu Building."
"That's Ning Xin's property, isn't it?" Shen Qingqing had learned this when investigating Ning Xin previously.
Fu Jingshu raised an eyebrow slightly, "Are you worried?"
Shen Qingqing shook her head, "Not worried. After all, with king's methods, I doubt the Ning sisters can handle him."
Thus, she stopped dwelling on the matter.
In the afternoon, king returned with Shen Jinxi, both carrying bags and boxes.
Shen Qingqing blinked, "Why did you buy so many things? Did you empty out the auction house?"
"Not quite."
king lounged on the sofa, "I only bought one item at the auction. The rest were toys I bought with my son at the mall."
"He already has a lot of toys," Shen Qingqing looked at Shen Jinxi, who was cradling the toys on the sofa, opening them one by one.
Transforming cars, aerial drones...
Each item was very expensive.
Moreover, each of these toys was designed by a famous designer, not cheap, and rare limited editions.
"You bought too many," Shen Qingqing said.
king waved his hand, "It's not too many. As long as my son likes it, no matter how much I buy, it's worth it."
Shen Jinxi grinned, "Godfather is the best to me!"
Chenchen, sitting nearby, shook his head.
Despite his young age, he already possessed a rather profound demeanor.
king looked at his mature appearance and couldn't help but pull him into his arms, "I say, you're the same age as your brother, why do you seem so much more mature than him?"
Chenchen blinked. In that brief moment, his hair had been ruffled into a mess, like a bird's nest.
He instinctively tried to look at his hair.
But no matter how he looked, he couldn't see the top of his head. This adorable sight made king extremely fond of him, and he kissed him on the cheek.
"You little rascal, so cute!"
king, being a foreigner, preferred directness in his speech and disliked beating around the bush.
These straightforward words made Chenchen blush.
Shen Qingqing watched thoughtfully. She had always focused more on the tacit understanding with her children, feeling that some things didn't need to be said so directly.
But now, looking at Chenchen.
She suddenly felt that perhaps, sometimes, saying what you thought out loud could greatly benefit their interactions.
Shen Jinxi came over, pulling Chenchen aside to play with the newest toys.
king looked at Shen Qingqing, "By the way, I met someone at the auction today."
"Who?"
Shen Qingqing poured him a glass of water and handed it over.
king took a sip, "It's quite a coincidence, I met this person in country H before."
"A woman?"
"How did you know?"
Seeing king's surprised face, Shen Qingqing shook her head and chuckled, "If it wasn't a woman, why would you even notice?"
king pondered her words, "What do you mean? Why would I only notice if it's a woman?"
"That's something only you would know."
king laughed in exasperation, "You disciple is truly insubordinate, speaking to your master like this. I'm not some lustful person, you wound me deeply by saying that."
"You should find a girlfriend too," Fu Jingshu suddenly interjected.
king shot him a glare, "If I'm going to find a girlfriend, I'll find someone I like. You don't need to worry about it."
"I wasn't planning on worrying anyway."
Fu Jingshu's words were blunt.
king snorted, "It's best if you don't."
He suddenly remembered the woman he saw at the auction today. She was quite pretty, but unfortunately, when he saw her abroad, she was with Pei Xi.
What a pity!
He shook his head. Just then, his son called him to play, so he dismissed the thought and prepared to make a gift from the collection he had bought at the auction.
Shen Qingqing asked curiously, "You're showering him with so many gifts now. What are you going to do for your son's birthday?"