C6 Are You Stupid?

Oh...

Alright.

She nearly forgot.

Her son was only five years old, so his playful antics were to be expected.

But...

It didn't matter to her whether Gu Shimu was the biological father of her sons or not. They were hers and hers alone, and she wouldn't let anyone take them from her!

"Mommy, don't worry..." Tang Xiaoci held her hand, gazing up at her with his large, luminous eyes. "Mommy, even if he is our dad, it doesn't matter. You're the one who raised my brother and me. Even if he is our real dad, to us, he's just another stranger. If we really need to make a distinction, then he's just a stranger who happens to be our dad!"

Gu Shimu: "..."

"Exactly!" Tang Xiaochu chimed in. "Mommy, my brother and I belong only to you. In our hearts, Daddy is just like Mr. Wang next door, or Mr. Li, or Mr. Jiang—all the same to us."

Gu Shimu: "..."

He prayed these weren't his sons.

Otherwise, they'd be the death of him one day!

Was the child serious about comparing his own biological father with the neighbors?

Crown Prince Gu, usually so composed and commanding, felt on the verge of a breakdown.

"Don't get carried away; they're not your dad!" Tang Yexi said to her sons, then looked up at Gu Shimu with an outstretched hand. "Taking without asking is theft! Give me back my hair, or I'll call the police!"

Tang Xiaoci swayed her hand gently, speaking softly, "Mom, hair isn't valuable. It's all over the ground. The police won't bother with stolen hair!"

Tang Yexi: "..."

My son, please, can you just stop talking?

Do you have to undermine me to enjoy your meals?

As Tang Yexi stood there, at a loss for words, Crown Prince Gu felt an odd sense of equilibrium.

He observed Tang Yexi with a suave smile. "Miss Tang, you seem quite capable. How about a challenge? If I win, I keep the hair. If I lose, I'll return it and bow in apology."

"Yay, yay!" Tang Xiaoci clapped his hands excitedly. "Mom fighting is my favorite thing to watch!"

Gu Shimu, "..."

My child, don't you think that's a rather violent interest?

Tang Yexi felt a surge of enthusiasm.

She was a born martial arts prodigy, training from a young age, and had never encountered a match after becoming a master.

The chance to win back her son's hair and to see that detestable man bow in apology was too good to pass up!

She couldn't resist such a temptation!

"Let's add one more condition," Tang Yexi said, looking at Gu Shimu, "If I win, you need to vanish from my and my sons' lives. From this day forward, you're not to show your face to us again!"

Gu Shimu nodded eagerly, "It's a deal!"

Tang Xiaoci's eyes twinkled as he scampered over to Gu Wanfeng, tilting his head up to look at him. "Big brother, did you know? A small bet is a pleasure, but a big bet can be harmful!"

Gu Wanfeng looked down at him, his face a picture of confusion.

What?

Tang Xiaoci continued with a grin, "Big brother, with the weather being so nice today, why don't we enjoy ourselves a little?"

Still puzzled, Gu Wanfeng replied, "...Huh?"

Gu Qiuyu couldn't stand it any longer. He flicked his finger against Gu Wanfeng's head and scolded, "Have you lost your mind? The Young Master is challenging you to a wager!"