Chapter 82: Daddy Don’t Cry

Chapter 82

Time slipped away little by little, and before they knew it, it was already August, which was also the busiest month for Ji Mochen and his daughter.

On one hand, the enrollment notifications from the kindergarten had arrived, along with the knowledge and life skills the children had to grasp before enrollment.

In other words, Ji Ruochu's schedule for the next six months would be packed full.

On the other hand, the family edition of the reality show "Dad's in Charge" would officially launch online in early August.

The show's live broadcasts had already achieved extremely high viewership. Not to mention now there would be edited highlights capturing only the most exciting moments.

Once the lifestyles of the five families were aired, heated discussions erupted online.

The children's little quirks during study time, the mischief they got up to when naughty, and the occasional tender moments with their parents - these all provided endless fodder for chatter that could last three days and three nights.

Naturally, the Ji family attracted the highest level of interest.

After all, not only did the show reveal the extravagant lifestyle of the Ji family, it also successfully elevated the images of Ji Mochen and his daughter.

On one side there was the doting couple who unconditionally spoiled their daughter and wanted to hug her every moment.

On the other side was the precocious little one who acted far beyond her years and exhausted herself caring for the family.

A combination like this would draw eyes no matter where they went.

Not to mention the incredible spectacle of the little girl befriending and becoming the disciple of the elderly practicing tai chi in the park.

In short, the fame of the Ji father and daughter skyrocketed this summer thanks to the show "Dad's in Charge."

Ji Mochen, who usually coasted along lazily as a D-list celeb, now had to frequently run promotional events.

Although he wasn't short on money, his fans expected him to engage them, and the company needed their cash cow to perform.

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Not only did she have classes to attend, she also had to prepare birthday gifts for Ji Mochen and Ling Chujin.

Ji Mochen's birthday was the lunar July 20th, which fell on September 1st this year. Ling Chujin's was August 3rd. The two were only about ten days apart.

He would surely have curled up in a corner and wailed loudly.

"Mr. Ruochu's dad?" The teacher called out puzzledly over the phone.

"Sorry Teacher, something urgent came up I need to handle. I'll call you back later."

...

The call quickly ended.

But the awkward resentment in the study did not dissipate.

Ji Mochen opened and closed his mouth, wanting to say something but unable to get a single word out for half a day.

What could he say?

"Sorry daughter, your parents have dragged you down?"

Or "It's okay, Class I is still good?"

He couldn't bring himself to say it. He really couldn't...

"It's alright, Dad."

The tender voice of a child rang out the next moment.

Ji Ruochu got up from the carpet with her picture book in hand, walked over to stand by her distressed father, and gazed up at him with as clear and comforting a look as always in her eyes.

In that instant, Ji Mochen's heart shattered. When he bent down to pick up his daughter, his hands even shook a little.

"Don't worry Dad, the teachers are all very nice. I'll be fine in any class."

As she spoke, the little one even patted her father on the shoulder.

"Don't cry, Dad."

Unbeknownst to her, as soon as she said this, the father holding her was instantly choked up.

"It's Dad who is useless, dragging you down."