Chapter 306: The Feeling of Being a Father
Naturally, Su Guobang was unwilling. However, the butler softly advised him. “Old Master, it’s normal for Little Miss to miss her daddy. Can you let Little Miss give Young Master a call? Otherwise, Young Master will be worried. Little Miss will be unhappy too. It won’t be good if she cries.”
Su Guobang thought about it and agreed. It’s just a call, and that rascal can’t come in anyway. What’s there to be afraid of?
Therefore, he said, “Then let her call him.”
“Yes.” The butler was glad that Old Master Su had accepted his suggestion. He took out his phone and dialed Su Shengjing’s number. Then, he passed it to the little girl. “Come, Little Miss. If you have anything to say to your daddy, just say it.”
Su Jiu took the phone.
Beep!
The call was picked up after just one ring.
Su Shengjing’s irritated and worried voice rang out. “Hurry up and return my daughter to me! Do you hear me!”
Hearing this voice, Su Jiu suddenly felt uncomfortable. Daddy must be worried about me, right?
She called out, “Daddy…”
“Baby?” Su Shengjing was stunned. He quickly asked, “Baby, how are you? Are you okay? Did that old man do anything to you?”
Su Jiu glanced at Su Guobang and saw that he was sitting upright. His serious look was a little scary. She stammered, “No, no, Daddy, I’m fine. Don’t worry!”
Su Guobang’s expression softened a little. Good, the little girl didn’t complain to him. He had thought that Su Jiu would cry and complain to her father after picking up the call.
Su Shengjing felt relieved when he heard the little girl’s voice. “Baby, did he say when he would send you back?”
Su Jiu secretly looked at Su Guobang and whispered like a thief, “Tomorrow. Daddy, Little Jiu can see you tomorrow. I miss you so much.”
At this point, the little girl pitifully pouted, and her eyes turned red. However, she tried her best not to cry. The butler’s heart ached again. He wished he could immediately send her back so that she could see her father.
From the corner of his eye, Su Jiu saw a complicated look in Su Guobang’s eyes. The old man seemed to be thinking about something. She guessed that Su Guobang was wondering if he should send her back now. Suddenly, Su Jiu admired her acting skills.
Crying was one of the trump cards of children. In this aspect, she had a firm grasp on it. If she used both crying and her most pitiful look, the effect would be even better!
Su Shengjing was upset, but Su Guobang refused to send the child home. He could only comfort his daughter. “Don’t be afraid, Baby. Daddy will bring you back tomorrow morning. Tell that old man to keep his word.”
“Okay! Daddy, I’ll remember. You have to come and pick up Little Jiu tomorrow morning!”
“Of course! Daddy will definitely come and pick you up.” Su Shengjing’s tone was firm as if he were speaking to both his daughter and himself. He paused for a moment, then continued, “Baby, don’t be afraid when you sleep alone at night. Just imagine Daddy protecting you by your side. Got it?”
“I know, Daddy. I’m not afraid! Don’t worry about Little Jiu. I’m really fine!”
Outside, Su Shengjing raised his head and looked at the brightly lit villa across the road. He bitterly smiled and said, “Okay.”
Although she said that, how could he not be worried?
He had been so content when he was with the little packrat. Now that he had been separated from her for less than a day, he was already so worried about her.
This was the feeling of being a father.