Chapter 266: You’ll Have to Take the Consequences if You Can’t Handle It

In the video, Ling Hanyu was also startled.

Seeing his daughter hurriedly snuggle into Song Qingtian’s arms, Song Qingtian wore a stern, cold expression.

Ling Hanyu looked rather embarrassed.

But what mattered most to him was his daughter.

“Nuonuo…”

Ling Hanyu called out to his daughter, and Ling Nuonuo cautiously turned her head. Though the screen was still pitch-black, she could make out Ling Hanyu.

Ling Nuonuo tilted her head in confusion, leaning against Song Qingtian as she watched.

Her bright, sparkling eyes fixed on Ling Hanyu: “Daddy…”

Song Qingtian gently patted her daughter and explained, “Daddy just got off work and was on his way. He was so eager to video call Nuonuo that he pulled over to a safe spot by the roadside. But the car lights weren’t strong enough, and Daddy was in a hurry, so Nuonuo got scared.”

Ling Nuonuo looked up at Song Qingtian, her little face pale and clearly frightened.

Yet she looked utterly adorable and endearing.

Song Qingtian softly kissed her daughter’s forehead and said, “It’s okay—what’s so scary about the dark? Daddy’s still Daddy, isn’t he? Do you really not recognize him in the dark?”

Ling Nuonuo quickly shook her head.

Then she smiled.

“Daddy!”

Meanwhile, Ling Hanyu felt rather awkward.

Still, he smiled and asked, “Does Nuonuo miss Daddy?”

“Of course I do!”

Ling Nuonuo stepped away from Song Qingtian and soon forgot her earlier fear, sitting right in front of the video screen to show off the dress she was wearing.

To show it off better, she even climbed to her feet and spun around once in front of Ling Hanyu.

“Nuonuo looks so pretty!”

As he spoke, Ling Hanyu glanced over at Song Qingtian opposite him.

Just one glance, and his throat tightened.

As for Song Qingtian, she sat there calmly, watching.

Even when their eyes met, she didn’t show much of an expression.

She’d been angry a moment ago, but as long as her daughter was happy, that was all that mattered.

Ling Hanyu, on the other hand, kept glancing at Song Qingtian while coaxing his daughter.

He also made sure to keep an eye on the environment where Ling Nuonuo was.

“Have you eaten yet?”

After chatting with his daughter for a bit, Ling Nuonuo started playing.

Kids can’t possibly expect their whole world to revolve around you.

Parents have to leave their children sooner or later.

Right now, Ling Nuonuo depends on her parents because she’s still so young.

One day she’ll grow up and move on.

But as long as her parents are around, she won’t always be centered on them.

What she loves most is playing.

She just wants someone to play with her.

Ling Nuonuo finished arranging her building blocks and stood up: “Daddy, look…”

Ling Hanyu sat in the car and said, “Nuonuo is so talented!”

Song Qingtian sat nearby, playing too—but she was more of a helper, just lending a hand.

Ling Nuonuo felt a real sense of accomplishment.

Ling Hanyu looked at Song Qingtian and asked, “When are you coming back?”

Song Qingtian didn’t answer, but it was clear she had something in mind.

She just wasn’t saying it.

Ling Hanyu asked, “Do you have something in mind?”

Song Qingtian lifted her gaze, and sure enough, Ling Hanyu was sharp—he knew exactly what she was thinking.

Song Qingtian was just weighing whether to speak up now.

If she did, given Ling Hanyu’s shrewdness, he’d surely figure out she was at Yunhai Pavilion.

But if she didn’t, when would Yunhai Pavilion ever be hers?

After careful consideration, Song Qingtian decided not to rush.

She’d wait and see.

“What do you want?”

Ling Hanyu had always been a patient man.

As a businessman, having a quick mind isn’t enough—if you lack patience, what can you really accomplish?

Yet even after devoting his entire life to patience, Ling Hanyu still couldn’t help but feel curious about Song Qingtian at this moment.

What exactly did she want?

Song Qingtian looked surprised: “How did Mr. Ling know I had a request?”

“Hmph…” Ling Hanyu sneered.

Song Qingtian wanted to video call.

When words don’t click, it’s best not to say anything at all.

So she decided to hold her tongue.

Ling Hanyu immediately objected: “I haven’t finished talking with Nuonuo yet.”

“Daddy, Nuonuo still wants to hear a story! Mommy says going to bed early and waking up early is good for your health!”

Ling Nuonuo was very obedient and well-behaved, always remembering what Song Qingtian had said.

Ling Hanyu’s face darkened—this was the kind of daughter Song Qingtian had raised.

What kind of father was he, then?

“Daddy hasn’t eaten yet.”

Ling Hanyu pretended to be pitiful, refusing to believe that his daughter would ignore him.

Sure enough, as soon as she heard that Ling Hanyu hadn’t eaten, Ling Nuonuo immediately grew worried.

She looked at Ling Hanyu, then back at Song Qingtian, as if to say, “Aunt Chen, come help us—Daddy’s all alone and doesn’t even have a meal!”

Song Qingtian gently patted her daughter and said, “Let’s call Zuzu and ask them to come take care of Daddy, okay?”

Song Qingtian pulled out her trump card—she simply didn’t believe Ling Hanyu would dare defy his parents.

Once Ling Hanyu’s parents arrived, and she was no longer around, Ling Hanyu would probably have to explain himself all over again.

He’d be the one eating the bitter pill and taking the fall.

But in the end…

“Alright!”

Before Ling Nuonuo could even nod in agreement, Ling Hanyu actually agreed instead.

End of Chapter 266: You’ll Have to Take the Consequences if You Can’t Handle It