“Su Shengjing worked so early in the morning just to buy a cake for his daughter. I must admit that it’s really thoughtful of him.”
“He has slept with too many women in the past. So, the heavens sent his daughter here to punish him, hoping that he’ll turn over a new leaf and become a good person.”
“When I saw how hard he worked under the scorching sun just to buy a cake for Little Jiu, I felt like crying.”
***
When Su Shengjing saw that Su Jiu was crying, he panicked and quickly wiped her tears.
“Darling, why are you crying?”
Su Jiu sniffed and replied, “Because… Because I’m happy.”
She’s happy.
Is she that easy to satisfy?
The heartbroken Su Shengjing carried Su Jiu and placed her on his lap. He rested her forehead against hers and promised her. “Don’t cry, darling. I’ll celebrate your birthday every year with cakes and gifts.”
Su Jiu snuggled in his warm embrace and replied, “Okay!”
***
Su Shengjing and Su Jiu shared the cake with the other fathers and children. When the fathers heard that it was Su Jiu’s birthday, they worked together to whip up a sumptuous meal. The children also gave Su Jiu some presents.
Han Siye gave her a cute frog pillow, while Chen Xixi and Li Nuoer gave her some sweets and a toy guitar respectively. Xiao Wei gave her his only toy—the airplane model.
In the beginning, Su Jiu refused to accept it. However, since he kept insisting that she accept it, she had no other choice.
At night, Su Shengjing and Su Jiu lay on the bed together. Stroking her head, Su Shengjing asked, “Darling, are you happy today?”
“Yep! I’m extremely happy!” Su Jiu replied with a bright grin, revealing a row of little white teeth. She grabbed her feet and fiddled around with them while exuding an extremely happy aura.
“Daddy, will you accompany me during my birthdays in the future?”
Su Shengjing grinned. He did not even notice how affectionate his smile was. “I will.”
The little girl became even happier. She snuggled deeper into his arms and whispered in a mysterious tone, “Daddy, let me tell you what I wished for today, okay!”
“Huh?” Su Shengjing curiously looked at her.
Su Jiu blinked, looked at him with her clear eyes, and said with extreme seriousness, “I hope that you’ll be happy because you look extremely handsome when you smile. I love it the most when you smile.”
Su Shengjing felt a bitter feeling rise within his heart again. Overwhelmed by emotions, he smiled. “Alright, I promise you that I’ll smile more often in the future.”
“Really? Pinky promise!”
“Okay, pinky promise.”
***
The audience burst into tears again.
“D*mn! D*mn! D*mn! I watch this show to entertain myself, not to be tormented!”
“This father-daughter pair is so heartwarming, yet heartbreaking at the same time! I’m dying!”
“The production crew, I’m begging you! Please be nicer to Little Jiu! Can you give her more yummy food? If it weren’t for the cake today, the only food she’d have for breakfast were buns!”
“Little Jiu, I’m so touched by how thoughtful you are. I hereby declare that from now on, I’m your fan. Who the heck is Su Shengjing? I don’t know him!”
“I’m crying! Regardless of how awful the little kid’s father is, nothing can ever hinder my love for Su Jiu!”
***
Su Jiu nestled in her father’s embrace and closed her eyes with extreme satisfaction.
She believed that after this episode was broadcasted, she and her father would have left a better impression on the audience. She had vividly portrayed the heartwarming father-daughter relationship between a so-called bastard and a pitiful little child.
However, she did not expect Su Shengjing to remember her birthday and even spend so much effort in preparing a present for her. Daddy is really nice to me. I really do love him so much.
Daddy, since I’ve found you in this world, let’s just rely on each other and strive for a better life together.
