Chapter 839: Father Is Bad!

Chapter 839: Chapter 839: Father Is Bad!

Xiao San, completely unaware that he was walking on a deadly tightrope, gave his father’s horn one last disappointing pat. "Grandpa is stronger."

Xuan Long’s face turned completely black. "Xiao San."

"Hm?"

"Get down."

The little cub blinked his big, innocent eyes. "Why?"

Xuan Long glared at him. "Because I said so."

Xiao San immediately threw both arms around his father’s neck, clinging on like a leech. "No."

Xuan Long’s forehead twitched with an angry vein. This little brat!

Seeking a distraction from his rising urge to drop-kick his heir, he looked down at the tiny girl nestled in his other arm.

Yue Yue was awake now, her bright, beautiful eyes peeking curiously at her father and elder brother. She stared at their chaotic antics for a moment before quietly hiding her sweet little face against Xuan Long’s wrist, letting out a soft purr.

Xuan Long’s heart instantly melted into a puddle.

He looked down at his precious daughter, then up at his son, who was still casually resting his hand on his head. His expression grew incredibly complicated.

Daughters are still the absolute best. At least his baby girl didn’t insult his pride or compare him!

Xuan Long gently stroked Yue Yue’s tiny head, his eyes softening completely. Then he glanced back up at Xiao San, his gaze instantly dropping back to sub-zero temperatures.

"Your sister is much more obedient than you," Xuan Long said coldly.

Xiao San immediately looked down at Yue Yue, then back up at his father. After contemplating this deep truth for a second, he seriously nodded. "Yes."

Xuan Long was momentarily stunned by the admission.

The little cub patted his father’s horn one last time, pitying time. "That’s because Sister is a girl."

"..."

Xuan Long felt the absolute last thread of his patience snap in half.

This little brat was definitely begging to be thrown straight out the window!

The door creaked open for the second time.

Xuan Long raised his eyes, his dark, chilly glare instantly melting away.

This time, it was Su Qinglan who walked inside. She was carrying a large wooden plate filled with neatly sliced, brightly colored fruits that gave off a sweet, intoxicating aroma.

The moment she saw her husband and the two cubs sitting together by the bed, a warm, radiant smile bloomed across her face. "You’re all here."

She walked over with light steps and sat beside them on the edge of the bed. Her gaze naturally fell on Tang Yunxiao, who was still lying peacefully on the soft pillows, his breathing steady and slow.

Su Qinglan looked at her sleeping father-in-law for a quiet moment before letting out a soft, relieved sigh. Then, she turned her full attention back to her husband, pushing the plate gently toward him.

"Eat some fruits," she said softly. "I cut them for you."

Xuan Long’s former coldness completely evaporated. He looked at Su Qinglan silently, his dark eyes brimming with absolute tenderness. His wife had personally sliced these fruits just for him. Of course, he had to savor every single piece.

He reached his hand out toward the plate.

But before his fingers could even touch a single slice...

Whoosh!

The two heavy cubs in his lap suddenly vanished.

Xuan Long froze in mid-air, his hand hovering uselessly over the plate.

In the very next second, Xiao San and Yue Yue had already scrambled straight into Su Qinglan’s lap, clinging to her like little burrs!

"Mother!" Xiao San immediately wrapped his tiny arms around her waist, burying his face in her soft clothes. "We are hungry! Feed us!"

Su Qinglan laughed softly, her heart instantly swelling with affection. "Alright, alright..."

Even Yue Yue, who had been sitting so quietly and obediently in her father’s arms just a moment ago, had completely switched allegiances without a shred of hesitation.

The little cub curled up comfortably against her mother’s lap, her tiny tail swaying rhythmically.

"Hiss..." She made a soft, needy little sound, her bright eyes looking up at Su Qinglan with pure devotion.

It was beyond obvious what she wanted.

Su Qinglan’s heart melted into a complete puddle. "Yue Yue is hungry too?"

"Hiss..." The tiny cub nodded her little head vigorously.

Xuan Long sat completely frozen in place. He slowly lowered his eyes to stare down at his empty, lonely arms. Then, he raised his head to look at the two small betrayers happily snuggling and clinging to their mother.

Just a few minutes ago, they had been fighting to sit on his lap. Xiao San had even been carelessly pulling on his ears and insulting his horns!

And now... the second their mother walked into the room, they had forgotten his very existence!

Xuan Long’s handsome face turned dark. He snorted softly. "Hmph."

Without missing a beat, he reached out, picked up the absolute biggest, juiciest piece of fruit from the plate, and popped it whole into his mouth.

Xiao San’s bright eyes instantly widened in utter horror! "Father!"

Xuan Long calmly chewed, his face a picture of stoic satisfaction.

"That was mine!" Xiao San gasped, pointing a tiny finger.

Xuan Long glanced down at his son, his expression completely indifferent. "Your mother cut it for me."

"But I wanted that one!" Xiao San puffed out his cheeks until he looked like an angry little dough bun.

Xuan Long raised a sharp dark eyebrow. "My mate cut these fruits specifically for me. Why on earth should I give them to you?"

"But..."

Before Xiao San could finish his protest, Xuan Long immediately pulled the entire wooden plate into his own lap.

"If you want fruit, go eat it yourself," Xuan Long said smoothly, picking up another sweet slice and taking a deliberate bite. "This entire plate is mine."

Xiao San stared at his father in complete disbelief. He had never expected his father to be so petty over a plate of food!

"Father is bad!" the little cub declared dramatically.

Xuan Long calmly swallowed another piece. "I don’t care."

Desperate, Xiao San immediately turned toward Su Qinglan, pulling on her sleeve. "Mother! Father is being mean! He isn’t sharing!"

Su Qinglan blinked, thoroughly startled by the sudden battle breaking out right in front of her.

She looked at Xuan Long, then at the fruit plate he was clutching tightly, and finally down at the two indignant cubs in her arms.

She suddenly did not know whether to laugh or cry.

"Xuan Long..." she called out softly, her voice brimming with amusement.

Xuan Long immediately turned his head to look at her, his dark eyes instantly softening, though a faint hint of deep grievance still lingered within them.

"He didn’t even leave one piece for us!" Xiao San pouted.

Su Qinglan smiled warmly at her eldest son. "There’s plenty more fresh fruit in the kitchen, darling. If you and Yue Yue want some, I’ll go cut a big new bowl just for you two."

Xiao San thought about this deal for a second. A whole bowl just for them sounded much better. He nodded firmly. "Okay!"

With his grievances settled, he happily snuggled right back into his mother’s warm embrace.

Xuan Long watched the cozy scene, his lips twitching slightly. As he chewed on another sweet piece of fruit, he came to a profound realization.

His wife was absolute perfection...kind, beautiful, and loving. His daughter was an angel...cute, quiet, and sweet. His son... was an ungrateful, troublesome little brat.