By the time Zhiyun and Zhou Liao came back from their walk, Zhou Shi was long gone from the toy room.
He Zhiwei handed Baby Chenchen over to them, then went back to the neighboring He Family's house.
Zhiyun played with her son on the slide.
Only after they had enjoyed themselves thoroughly with Baby Chenchen did they take the little guy upstairs for a bath.
The little one loved playing in the water, his small hands causing chaos in the bathtub, slapping the water over and over and splashing Zhiyun all over, soaking her face and clothes.
"Ha ga ga—"
The little guy was having a great time, his laughter joyful and his few baby teeth on display, adorable in a way that was both endearing and deserving of a light scolding.
"Alright, mommy's clothes are all wet now."
Zhou Liao wore a serious face.
Though Baby Chenchen was small, he had already learned to read his dad's expressions.
He had been disciplined before, after all.