Huo Sijue's Double Standard

The old Bai family residence.

Huo Sijue and Huo Sichen were awakened by phone calls from their elder and second uncle respectively. Both of them had sleepy expressions on their faces, but as they saw Milky Dumpling nestled between them, they instinctively reached for their phones and answered the calls.

"Elder Uncle!"

"Second Uncle!"

They lowered their voices simultaneously, afraid of waking Zaizai.

Milky Dumpling was sleeping soundly, her mouth curled up slightly.

Her chubby face was turned towards Huo Sijue, and the softness of her flesh made people want to hold her and caress her.

Huo Sijue's expression grew gloomy as he listened to the person on the other end of the phone. His drowsiness disappeared bit by bit, and his voice became cold and imposing.

"Okay, Elder Uncle, I'll be there right away."

Huo Sichen had a similar conversation on his end, and the two brothers hung up their phones at the same time.

After the call ended, they looked at each other.

Huo Sichen grabbed a handful of hair and spoke in a low, angry voice.

"Even now, Second Uncle is still deceiving me!"

Huo Sijue, who was older and more stable, had a hint of a cold smile on his lips.

"It seems that Dad has already confronted them, and they can't handle it anymore. That's why they called us for backup!"

Huo Sichen felt disgusted at the thought that their grandfather and the rest of the family actually agreed to let their aunt replace their mother. Even though they generally liked their grandfather because of their mother's relationship, all that was left now was disgust.

Mother was irreplaceable!

No one could take her place!

Not even an aunt who looked exactly like her!

If it were their mother who was still alive, she would never have knocked him unconscious with an ashtray and tried to take his life while he was unconscious.

"Second Brother, what should we do?"

Huo Sijue remained calm, even playing with the soft hair of Milky Dumpling.

"Turn off our phones! Go to sleep! Wait until Zaizai wakes up..."

Milky Dumpling was preoccupied with the idea of going to Zhang's house with her second and Third Brothers to find Sister Lu, so her senses were very acute. Although she seemed to be sleeping soundly, she hadn't entered a deep sleep.

When she heard the conversation between her second and Third Brothers, she yawned and rubbed her eyes with her chubby little hands, her face full of drowsiness as she opened her eyes.

Didn't sleep well!

Her eyes were moist, filled with watery tears.

"Second Brother, Third Brother, it's already bright outside. Let's go to Zhang's house to find Sister Lu!"

Huo Sijue felt somewhat guilty. "Zaizai, did Second Brother wake you up?"

Milky Dumpling snuggled into his arms, shaking her head softly.

"No, I woke up on my own!"

Huo Sichen asked, "You're only three and a half years old, can you really wake up on your own?"

Milky Dumpling yawned repeatedly, but it didn't stop her from explaining.

"I woke up because Second Brother's matter hasn't been resolved yet!"

Huo Sichen fell silent.

Suddenly, he felt a sense of shame.

Milky Dumpling was only three and a half years old, and she had just arrived at this family less than two days ago. Yet, she was so concerned about his matter.

Looking at himself, if it weren't for a phone call from Second Uncle that woke him up, he would probably still be sound asleep.

Compared to Milky Dumpling...

He, as an older brother, seemed unreliable.

Since they were all awake now and Milky Dumpling insisted on going to Zhang's house, Huo Sijue and Huo Sichen no longer hesitated. The three siblings quickly got up and prepared to freshen up.

Milky Dumpling stood up, but she couldn't reach the washbasin, so she could only see a little black head in front of her.

Huo Sijue and Huo Sichen saw this scene while they were washing up and instinctively looked down.

Milky Dumpling was trying hard to tiptoe, her chubby little hands gripping the marble surface as she pouted her small mouth, trying to lift herself up.

Not to mention Huo Sichen, even Huo Sijue couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Zaizai is so adorable! Second Brother will carry you to wash up!"

Huo Sichen was a step behind, but realizing that there were important matters to attend to, he didn't rush to compete.

He quickly picked up the small toothbrush and towel that the maid had prepared and handed them to Milky Dumpling.

"Zaizai, do you want Third Brother to help you brush your teeth?"

Milky Dumpling, with her adorable voice, shook her head and said, "No need, I can brush my teeth by myself!"

Afraid that Third Brother wouldn't believe her, Milky Dumpling took the toothbrush from his hand and skillfully squeezed out some toothpaste. Just as she was about to get some water, Huo Sijue had already prepared a cup of water and handed it to her.

Milky Dumpling thanked him in her sweet voice, "Thank you, Second Brother."

Hearing her soft and tender voice, Huo Sijue couldn't control himself and leaned down, planting a kiss on her chubby cheek.

"Zaizai is so cute!"

Huo Sichen asked, "...Second Brother, aren't you a germophobe?"

Milky Dumpling hadn't even washed her face or brushed her teeth yet, and he kissed her!

Huo Sijue replied without hesitation, "It depends on the person!"

Milky Dumpling, still brushing her teeth, listened to their conversation with her big blinking eyes.

With foam from the toothpaste, which had a milk and strawberry flavor, she spoke unclearly, "Second Brother, Third Brother, what's 'germo'?"

Huo Sijue and Huo Sichen burst into laughter again at Milky Dumpling's unclear words.

Milky Dumpling said, "..."

With the electric toothbrush buzzing in her mouth, her chubby cheeks puffed up, making her look even more adorable.

Unable to resist, Huo Sijue rubbed her dark little head, and Huo Sichen kissed her other cheek.

"Zaizai, you're really... so cute!"

Milky Dumpling said, "..."

Although she didn't quite understand why the two brothers suddenly became so happy, she knew that it was a good thing when the two brothers were happy.

Milky Dumpling liked it when her brothers were happy!

And she was happy too!

So, Milky Dumpling smiled, her big bright eyes curved, showing her pearly white little tiger teeth as she generously praised her two brothers.

"Second Brother and Third Brother are cute too, and especially handsome!"

Amidst the laughter and playfulness of the three siblings, their morning routine quickly passed.

When Huo Sijue carried Milky Dumpling out, Bai Mingxu was already sitting at the round wooden table in the dining room.

The table was filled with a wide variety of breakfast items.

Milky Dumpling was happy to see Bai Mingxu and called out in her sweet voice, "Good morning, Brother Mingxu!"

"Good morning, Zaizai."

Huo Sijue nodded at Bai Mingxu, and Huo Sichen greeted him as well. The four of them sat down to have breakfast together.

During breakfast, Milky Dumpling became the target of the three brothers' efforts to feed her

Unintentionally, Milky Dumpling ate too much and felt stuffed.

Milky Dumpling said, "..."

She had eaten too much and now it was daytime, her eyelids couldn't help but droop.

Eating and drinking her fill made her sleepy!

So, Milky Dumpling, still trying to stay awake, urged her three brothers in her sweet voice.

"Second Brother, Third Brother, Brother Mingxu, let's go to Zhang's house and find Sister Lu!"

If they waited any longer, she might fall asleep!

But breakfast was so delicious!

She licked her lips, the corners of her mouth still filled with the savory and soft lean meat porridge, and she wanted to eat more!

Whimper, whimper, whimper!

No, she couldn't!

If she ate more, she might just fall asleep right into the bowl.

Seeing how tired she was, Bai Mingxu was about to say, "Let's go in the afternoon," but before he could finish, Milky Dumpling had already wriggled out of Second Brother's arms and walked out with her short little legs, panting.

Huo Sijue: "..."

Huo Sichen: "..."

Bai Mingxu: "..."

The three of them were already full, so they quickly followed her.