Suizi caught a whiff of danger from Yu Jingting's reactions. Her nostrils twitched slightly, carrying a scent of ripe fruit which was reminiscent of her mother.
While Suizi was still slowly turning it over in her mind, Yu Jingting reacted first. He set down the box he was holding, pulled her into his embrace, and caught the slap that Chen Lijun aimed for Suizi's shoulder on his own back.
"How dare you, Chen Hansui, talk about me and your father behind our backs?"
Suizi shrank into Yu Jingting's hold, who hugged her tighter, offering her his full protection.
"The child was being playful, and here you are taking it seriously?" Fan Huang's voice came from behind, causing Suizi to shudder.
Is this some sort of summoning? She just managed to gather her parents.
"Dad, you're supposed to be resting at home. Why did you come out?" Suizi peeked out, shrunk back in upon receiving a glare from Chen Lijun.