"But, if the potatoes become fries and the tomatoes become ketchup, then we’re a perfect match~"
Su Liya tilted her head, blinking her big eyes, looking at Chen Cheng expectantly.
"What’s going on in that little head of yours, Li Ya? You and me..."
Su Liya stretched out a finger to Chen Cheng’s lips, interrupting him, "I know what you’re going to say. Anyway, I declare, starting today..."
"Li Ya, the cakes in the shop were too small, I’ve ordered a black swan cake, it will be delivered soon."
Wen Shulin returned and excitedly began speaking in the corridor.
Su Liya quickly let go and sat back in her seat.
When Wen Shulin entered the room, she looked at Chen Cheng standing stiffly, "What are you spacing out for?"
Chen Cheng was somewhat embarrassed by Su Liya’s sudden actions. He cleared his throat and covered up:
"Nothing... I was just wondering, don’t you not eat these things?"
Wen Shulin glanced at him reproachfully, "Today is a day worth celebrating, can’t I make an exception?"
Su Liya chimed in on the side, "Celebrating mommy finding her true love, celebrating our family of three being together! This is a big deal!"
Seeing the words "family of three," a hint of blush appeared on Wen Shulin’s face. She glanced at Su Liya reproachfully, but didn’t say anything.
Chen Cheng watched the mother and daughter echoing each other, and chuckled inwardly.
It seems, his days ahead were destined to be far from boring.
"Mr. Chen, please have a seat!" Su Liya called out, pointing to Chen Cheng’s seat.
Wen Shulin naturally pushed Chen Cheng, "Please sit."
The three of them sat down again.
Chen Cheng had just picked up his tea cup, and before it reached his lips, he felt a small foot on his left foot.
Looking at Su Liya’s expression, her face was screaming, "This is our secret!"
Chen Cheng burst into a grin, confirming from this gesture, identical to Wen Shulin’s, that Su Liya was undoubtedly her biological daughter.
"Mummy, how much longer till my community report?" Su Liya turned and asked.
Wen Shulin looked at Chen Cheng, "Do you have time to help and check with Professor Zhang?"
"Sure, I’m actually going to the university tomorrow," Chen Cheng replied.
Su Liya turned back smiling, "Thank you, Mr. Chen."
Wen Shulin then asked, "Why are you suddenly asking about this?"
"I want to go out and play." Su Liya’s gaze swept back and forth between the two, "I know about the last time you two sneaked off to Magic City."
Chen Cheng and Wen Shulin exchanged glances, realizing they couldn’t hide anything from her.
"Who said we snuck off to have fun?" Wen Shulin argued feignedly calm, her eyes somewhat evasive.
"Mummy, I’ve already seen the photos on your phone."
Wen Shulin was suddenly at a loss for words, not expecting to be caught red-handed by her daughter.
Seeing this, Chen Cheng laughed and smoothed things over, "Li Ya, don’t misunderstand, our trip to Magic City was for work, not for play."
"For work?" Su Liya smiled slightly, "Does work require renting the entire Citibank to declare love to my mommy?"
The two exchanged looks, both faces filled with embarrassment.
Seeing their reactions, Su Liya couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
"Okay, I’ll stop teasing you."
Su Liya spoke earnestly, "Actually, I’ve known about your relationship for a while. I just wanted to see when you would tell me."
"Li Ya, you..." Wen Shulin was somewhat amused and frantic, this girl was too clever.
"Mummy, don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone."
Su Liya blinked mischievously, "However, as a condition, once my ban is lifted, you have to take me to Disney, how about that?"
Wen Shulin looked at her daughter’s expectant eyes, helplessly shook her head, and agreed, "Alright, mommy promises you."
"Yay!" Su Liya cheered joyfully, jumped into Wen Shulin’s arms, and kissed her on the face.
"I knew it, mommy is the best!"
Wen Shulin stroked her soft brown hair, smiling happily, "My Li Ya is the best~"