Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Little Jiu is so adorable that she’ll definitely surpass the other children. I can’t possibly drag her down!
Su Shengjing did not want to see anyone comment that Su Jiu was too unlucky to have such a father.
Hence, in the following days, he brought her to the Sheng family early in the morning. Then, he shamelessly borrowed Sheng Tianci’s gym and stayed there for a few hours each day.
He had half a month before the shooting of the introductory video. He strived to lose 5 kg by that time. By the official filming of the show, he aimed to lose another 5kg.
Sheng Tianci realized that Su Shengjing wanted to improve his image, so he hired the best gym coach to guide him. He took this opportunity to have fun babysitting Su Jiu.
When Su Jiu saw her father profusely sweating and diligently working in the gym, she felt a bit touched.
Undoubtedly, Daddy has become so determined because of me.
He’s working hard for me.
Since Su Jiu could not help him much, she could only cheer him on. Strangely enough, every time Su Shengjing was about to collapse from training, he would hear the little girl’s encouragement and feel energy rushing back into his body. That was how he found the strength to push on.
His perseverance even impressed the coach.
Sheng Zhiyan was the happiest to see Su Jiu coming over to his house every day.
He dashed to the gym and peered inside before dragging Su Jiu out. Then, he curiously asked, “Little Jiu, I heard from Uncle that you’re going to participate in a show with your daddy. Can I join you?”
Before Su Jiu could reply, Sheng Tianci, who had followed his nephew, glanced at him and said, “No way! Your Dad will never agree.”
Sheng Zhiyan pouted at the thought of his fierce father.
Suddenly, he thought of something. He tugged at Sheng Tianci’s shirt. “If Daddy doesn’t want to go with me, why don’t you go with me, Uncle? Does the filming of the show take a long time? If I don’t see Little Jiu for a long time, I will miss her a lot.”
Sheng Tianci was shocked. “Me? Your father will definitely teach me a harsh lesson!”
Sheng Zhiyan insisted, “I want you to bring me there!”
“Stop fooling around. You’re a boy. Aren’t you embarrassed?”
“But I want to be with Little Jiu…”
Seeing Sheng Zhiyan’s unhappy expression, Su Jiu hurriedly said, “Big Brother, filming a show is extremely troublesome. You can’t just go there because you want to. Don’t worry! It won’t take long. I promise you that I’ll come back to visit you right after the show, okay? I’ll even bring you a gift.”
“Really? You’ll visit me right away?”
“Yeah! Let’s have a pinky promise.” Su Jiu stretched out her pinky.
“Alright, pinky promise! If you lie to me, you’re a puppy!”
“Okay!”
After they hooked their pinkies, Sheng Zhiyan’s temper instantly disappeared. Feeling happy again, he dragged Su Jiu away to play with his new toys.
Sheng Tianci could not help but exclaim in awe, “This little girl is amazing!”
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Half a month passed, and Su Shengjing actually lost 5kg. He had achieved the goal he set for himself.
Su Jiu realized that her father’s protruding belly was gone and his face had become sharper. His handsomeness had increased by a notch!
“Daddy, you’ve become more handsome!” Su Jiu wrapped her arms around his leg and praised him with her sparkling eyes.
Su Shengjing lowered his head and glanced at the little girl, who was staring at him in awe. He smiled and carried her up. “If I become more handsome, will you like me more?”
Su Jiu mumbled, “I like you even if you’re not handsome, Daddy.”
When it came to her father, Su Jiu would never judge him based on his appearance. The sole reason she hoped he would return to his old self was to ensure that he was well-prepared to enter the entertainment industry again.
Su Shengjing lowered his head and affectionately rubbed his forehead against hers. “I have to thank you. Without your encouragement, I might not have been able to persevere.”