Everyone knew that Nono was a very obedient little angel baby.
From a very young age, if he woke up first, he wouldn’t cry or fuss. Instead, he’d lie there quietly, waiting for Daddy to wake up and take care of him.
This time was no exception.
Nono originally wanted to go back to his spot from before falling asleep, but after glancing at his two dads’ intimate sleeping posture, he realized there was no room to squeeze in.
To avoid disturbing his dads’ sleep, Nono could only wait patiently.
But the happiness he’d felt before drifting off inspired Nono to be a baby with a sense of ceremony—he decided to record their first time sleeping together as a family of three.
He opened the custom kids’ smartwatch that Grandma had specially made for him, switched it to silent mode with practiced ease, pulled up the camera interface, raised his little hand, and snapped a photo of himself along with his two dads.
Nono’s photography skills were impressive. He captured himself looking fair and adorably cute, while his two dads, necks intertwined in sleep, looked every bit the deeply affectionate couple.
Afterward, Nono lay down with tiny, careful movements, pulled a bit of the blanket over his tummy, and silently practiced his spoken English in his mind.
I have to help Daddy complete the mission, he thought. Daddy said we’ll be traveling abroad in a few days, and the show crew uncles mentioned a segment where the kids have to ask strangers for the accommodation address and travel destinations.
Jiang Shunnian slept soundly this time, like a small boat that had been braving the wind and waves alone finally finding a peaceful, warm harbor.
He woke up feeling utterly limp and toasty warm. Even the chronic chilliness he’d developed after giving birth to Nono seemed to have vanished.
It was all so comfortable that he was reluctant to open his eyes.
But Nono cub should be awake by now, he thought.
With his eyes still closed, Jiang Shunnian reached out habitually toward his side, only to touch a flexible, warm body. That sensation was definitely not Nono.
At the same time, the person who’d been touched let out a low, magnetic “Mm.”
Jiang Shunnian snapped his eyes open—and locked gazes with a pair of deep golden eyes mere inches away.
What the hell?! How is he so close to Fu Yanli?
No wonder he’d felt so warm. He was completely enveloped in Fu Yanli’s arms, held so tightly there wasn’t even room for air between them.
Their clothes were disheveled, especially Fu Yanli’s—his full, bulging chest was exposed, and because he was sleeping on his side, the deep cleft was strikingly obvious. It was sexy and tantalizing.
But Jiang Shunnian had no time for that. He bolted upright, searching for his son. “Nono?”
Nono, who had been lying obediently at the foot of the bed, lit up instantly. He scrambled up with a roll and answered joyfully, “Daddy, you’re awake! I’m right here!”
“How’d you end up all the way down there?” Jiang Shunnian scooped the crawling boy into his arms.
Nono shook his head. “I dunno. I woke up there.”
Holding his son, Jiang Shunnian whipped his head around to glare at Fu Yanli.
It had to be this guy who snuck Nono away. After all, whenever he slept with Nono alone, the boy never ended up that far.
Fu Yanli: “…”
He really hadn’t slept at first last night. With his wife and child right there beside him—the happiness he’d waited four years for—even someone as disciplined as Fu Yanli couldn’t avoid a bit of insomnia.
He’d watched them in the darkness for a long time before sleep finally came.
Since he’d gone to bed late and his mind was fully relaxed, he’d slept in a little later than usual.
As for why Nono had ended up at the foot of the bed, he truly had no idea.
“Sorry.” Fu Yanli sat up as well. “Must be my bad sleeping habits.”
Jiang Shunnian wasn’t sure whether to believe him—this man was sly as they came.
“It’s okay, Big Dad!”
Before Jiang Shunnian could respond, Nono the little traitor had already forgiven him first. The boy raised his little hand proudly to show off to his dads. “I took a photo of the three of us!”
Jiang Shunnian instantly had a bad feeling, while Fu Yanli’s eyes lit up.
Sure enough, when he saw the photo Nono had taken, Jiang Shunnian’s vision went black!
How the hell did he take this? Were we really that intimate while asleep?
Fu Yanli was already pulling out the big guns for the photo. “Nono, send it to me, and I’ll transfer you some pocket money.”
Nono was just about to agree when Jiang Shunnian cut in sharply. “No way! Nono, delete that photo right now.”
He didn’t even want to imagine what would happen if this photo fell into Fu Yanli’s hands.
Nono’s eyes dimmed at once, his petal-soft little mouth pursing in disappointment. He really liked this photo.
But he was a good boy who listened to Daddy, so he’d delete it.
His movements were slow and reluctant, full of his little emotions.
Seeing his son like that tugged at Jiang Shunnian’s heart, but this photo could not stay.
He quickly came up with a solution. “Nono, sweetie, delete this one, and we’ll take a new one, okay? One with us holding you.”
Nono was easy to placate and perked up immediately. “Okay!”
He promptly deleted the photo.
Now it was Fu Yanli’s turn to look crestfallen, radiating deep disappointment.
But Jiang Shunnian had no sympathy for him. He shoved Nono straight into Fu Yanli’s arms and hopped out of bed briskly. “I’m heading to the guest bathroom outside. You take Nono to change and freshen up this morning.”
Jiang Shunnian bolted fast. Fu Yanli, holding Nono, started fiddling with the smartwatch, trying to recover the photo. Unfortunately, it didn’t have the advanced features of a phone—once deleted, it was gone.
He could only sigh inwardly.
“Nono, next time you get a photo like that, can you send it to Big Dad secretly?” Fu Yanli tried to coax the little cub.
“No way, Big Dad,” Nono refused without hesitation. “Daddy doesn’t like photos like that.”
Fu Yanli sighed and ruffled his son’s hair. Guess I’ll have to wait for another chance.
Jiang Shunnian found the guest bathroom and only started blushing while brushing his teeth, realizing belatedly how he’d slept so defenselessly in Fu Yanli’s arms—and found it so comfortable.
That warm, serene feeling was still intoxicating in retrospect.
He glanced at the mirror; the young man staring back had red earlobes to match.
Never letting Fu Yanli into the bed again.
Though it was his first time handling Nono’s morning routine, Fu Yanli did great, and Nono was super cooperative. Big and little finished up quickly and stepped out fresh. Hearing noises from the kitchen, Fu Yanli carried Nono over and saw Jiang Shunnian wearing an apron, preparing breakfast.
Shen Boheng knew Jiang Shunnian could cook and had originally wanted to assign a nanny here, but Jiang Shunnian had politely declined. His work wasn’t busy right now; he could handle taking care of Nono just fine.
So Shen Boheng had simply stocked the place with plenty of ingredients, refreshed regularly for Jiang Shunnian’s use.
Spotting some fresh shrimp, Jiang Shunnian grabbed a bunch to make little fresh shrimp wontons for Nono.
As he measured out portions, he thought for a moment and prepared extra.
His movements were skilled and efficient; with his good looks, even cooking was captivating. Fu Yanli watched for a bit before stepping over. “Shunnian, need any help?”
“Boil the eggs and corn, and heat three cartons of milk.” Jiang Shunnian directed him without ceremony, then added suspiciously, “You can do that, right?”
After all, weren’t rich heirs usually the type who couldn’t lift a finger or tell rice from beans?
But that was just Jiang Shunnian’s stereotype. Fu Yanli could, in fact. He explained, “I can handle simple meals. When I studied abroad, I took care of myself.”
He had OCD and an extreme need for privacy—he didn’t like cleaners entering his space, only accepting periodic deep cleans when he was out.
—Of course, that rule went out the window with Jiang Shunnian.
“You’re pretty impressive then,” Jiang Shunnian replied offhandedly, treating Fu Yanli like he was praising Nono.
Fu Yanli chuckled lowly.
About half an hour later, breakfast was ready. In the gap while boiling the wontons, Jiang Shunnian stir-fried some greens.
Fu Yanli proactively poured the milk into cups and buckled Nono into his booster seat.
Just as they were about to eat, Fu Yanli remembered something. He pulled out his phone and messaged his lifestyle assistant.
Fu Yanli: 【No need to prepare breakfast for me this morning.】
He usually lived alone, handling meals at the Fu Corporation cafeteria outside of business dinners or trips. The employee restaurant there was legendary for its lavish three meals, afternoon tea, and even midnight snacks.
Breakfast was always a custom plate for Fu Yanli, delivered by his lifestyle assistant to the President’s Office.
The assistant replied instantly: 【Got it, President Fu.】
But Fu Yanli wasn’t satisfied. The assistant was efficient, sure, but didn’t he have any curiosity?
Why not ask why he didn’t need breakfast brought over?
Jiang Shunnian’s cooking went without saying—it was a feast for eyes, nose, and tongue. The fresh, flavorful wontons had Nono eating nonstop, slurping even the broth clean.
Fu Yanli hadn’t expected to polish off a big bowl himself. The moment it hit his tongue, he realized: He was just an ordinary person, craving this simple, enduring kind of life.
With big and little devouring it so enthusiastically, Jiang Shunnian felt deeply satisfied too.
Even though it was just one extra person at the table, somehow it felt more complete.
After breakfast, Fu Yanli cleared the dishes to the kitchen dishwasher without being asked. He didn’t forget to snap a family photo—Nono sandwiched happily between his two dads, beaming extra sweetly.
It was time to head to work, and Fu Yanli still needed to change upstairs, so he didn’t linger. He leaned down to kiss Nono, then said to Jiang Shunnian, “Shunnian, I’m off to work.”
His tone was gentle, like a husband bidding farewell to his wife and child.
Jiang Shunnian quashed the thought once more.
Downstairs, lifestyle assistant Xiao Wang was waiting to drive Fu Yanli to work. He had been puzzled why President Fu suddenly skipped breakfast prep, but as an employee, just follow orders—no need for nosiness.
But this morning, Xiao Wang hit a workplace disaster.
Fu Yanli, as usual, reviewed the schedule his assistant sent during the car ride to plan his day. But he couldn’t resist the urge to show off, so he asked reservedly, “Xiao Wang, had breakfast?”
Xiao Wang jolted. What’s with President Fu?!
The question was kindly, like a benevolent elder boss checking on a subordinate’s life—but not something a thirty-year-old Fu Yanli should say.
Still, he answered, “Not yet, President Fu. I grab it at the office.”
Fu Yanli “Mm”ed, not pushing further.
Xiao Wang got smart this time and probed, “President Fu, did someone make you breakfast this morning?”
Nailed it. Fu Yanli replied modestly, a hint of a smile in his voice. “Yeah, someone made a delicious one.”
Xiao Wang had an epiphany. President Fu’s dating?
Only falling in love could make this cold, ruthless CEO start reeking of that cheesy new-love glow.
Turns out President Fu’s a hopeless romantic type.
Xiao Wang piled on. “You’re so lucky, President Fu. Making breakfast is such a hassle.”
Fu Yanli decided to give Xiao Wang a raise.
Word that Fu Yanli was dating spread like wildfire among the assistants.
Xiao Wang’s raise was the envy of all.
Work assistant Xiao Zhang got inspired too. After reporting his tasks, he smiled. “President Fu, it’s a great day—should we run a giveaway on the official blog? A thank-you to our loyal users.”
Fu Yanli got it instantly, but it was a solid idea, so he approved. “Sure. Set the prize pool at one million.”
Soon, the Fu Corporation official blog posted a giveaway: Just comment a blessing for Fu Corporation to enter. One million in prizes, a thousand winners.
Netizens went wild; comments exploded. No one knew why the sudden big giveaway, but Fu Corporation’s products were top-quality anyway.
Blessings poured in sincerely.
A few Fu employees sneaked in entries too: 【Wishing President Fu and his wife a century of harmony, eternal love and happiness! Please let me win!】
That comment stood out like a sore thumb and got spotted fast. Everyone pieced it together—rumored President Fu’s married? That’s why the giveaway? He loves her so much!
From there, the blessings shifted hard: Wishing President Fu and his wife’s romance all kinds of joy, even poems.
The hype was insane; it shot straight to trending.
The hashtag: #PresidentFuShowsOffLoveWithGiveaway#
Right above it: #HowToHaveAKidAsPerfectAsNono#
When Shen Lingyi saw those two trends, she nearly laughed herself sick. How had she never noticed her son was this hilarious?
Fu Yanli panicked a little when he saw the news.
He called Jiang Shunnian, explaining, “I didn’t tell them to post those blessings like that, but the hype is huge right now. Pulling the hot search would just spark more speculation.”
Jiang Shunnian was still a bit dazed. He opened Weibo’s trending list and tapped into the top comment: [Wishing President Fu a happy sex life! 😏]
Jiang Shunnian: “…”
A flush of embarrassment heated his cheeks, but then he thought it over—he wasn’t Fu Yanli’s wife, after all. Whatever they said had nothing to do with him.
In the end, he could only say, “Handle it however you see fit.”
With that, he hung up.
Happy sex life, my ass. With Fu Yanli’s size down there, no one could handle that kind of “bliss.”
Netizens these days loved a fresh scandal like this. The mighty president turning out to be a total love brain, sneakily flaunting his romance? It hit all the right moe points for so many people. By some twist of fate, Fu Corporation’s stock price even ticked up a bit.
Jiang Shunnian didn’t dare look at the comments, but that didn’t stop Yu Yanchen from messaging him with a barrage of laughter.
Yu Yanchen: [Bro, you’re really marrying into wealth, huh? That President Fu seems solid. Love brains are the easiest to wrap around your finger—seize the opportunity! 😘]]
Jiang Shunnian decided to go no-contact with Yu Yanchen for a while.
Fortunately, the internet was always churning out new drama. Meanwhile, Jiang Shunnian and Nono were about to embark on their final overseas trip.
Their passports had been processed ages ago, already in hand. The production team had booked first-class seats for the guests, but as Jiang Shunnian boarded the plane, he was shocked to discover Fu Yanli was on this flight too!