MY FIRST TIME SYSTEM

Chapter 4: Papa Bragging, Shame on Face!

Chapter 4: Papa Bragging, Shame on Face!

Not long after, the phone connected, and a pleasant yet extremely indifferent voice came through.

"Do you need money? Just tell me how much, and I'll transfer it to you!"

Xiao Cheng wasn't surprised. Given the vast difference between them, they truly seemed to belong to different worlds.

"I know you may think that Sisi has nothing to do with me, but since you sent her to me, she is now a part of my life. She carries my blood—she is my daughter."

Xiao Cheng's calm and composed tone, as if everything was under control, made Shen Jiaoyue pause. She was slightly surprised—based on her investigation, he shouldn't be speaking like this.

However, she didn't dwell on it for long. Instead, her voice became even colder.

"If you want money, just say so. Don't try to threaten me using Sisi. No matter what tricks you're playing, you're no match for me!"

Xiao Cheng sighed inwardly, feeling a little speechless. Did this woman have persecution paranoia?

But since he wanted to keep Sisi with him for a longer time, he didn't argue.

"Do you really think you're a competent mother? Why is Sisi so mature at such a young age? Do you know how much she longs for your company? Do you know how much she wanted to visit an amusement park?"

Shen Jiaoyue was momentarily stunned by his questions. Upon reflection, she realized that she had indeed been too busy with work over the past six months and had rarely spent time with Sisi.

But what right did this man have to criticize her?

Before she could speak, Xiao Cheng continued.

"You can't give her these things, but as her father, I can.

I know you may have investigated me and concluded that I'm incapable, but your findings are just surface-level information. You don't know the real me.

Let's keep it simple—how can I make Sisi stay with me for a few more days?"**

Shen Jiaoyue smirked. Was he implying that the investigation results were wrong?

Was this man actually pretending to be poor?

Fine, if he wanted a challenge, she would give him one.

"Alright, I'll let Sisi stay with you for one more week—

—if you can prove that you can take care of her better than my assistant!"

With that, she hung up.

Xiao Cheng frowned.

"Assistant?" He looked at Sisi.

Sisi blinked her big eyes and explained, "Since Mama is always busy, Aunt Liu takes care of me. She's the one who dropped me off today."

"I see." Xiao Cheng nodded and asked, "How does Aunt Liu usually take care of you?"

Sisi started counting on her fingers.

"Sisi likes Barbie dolls, so Aunt Liu bought a warehouse full of them. Sisi likes ice cream, so Aunt Liu hired a Michelin three-star chef from Italy to make it fresh. Sisi likes—"

"Stop, stop!" Xiao Cheng interrupted.

Now he understood—Shen Jiaoyue was deliberately making things difficult for him.

Saying "Just be a good father" sounded easy, but how was he supposed to compete with an assistant who had unlimited resources?

At that moment, Sisi's phone rang. She answered it.

Xiao Cheng's sharp hearing picked up the conversation—it was Liu Meier, checking on Sisi and offering to bring dinner.

Xiao Cheng frowned and said firmly, "Sisi, tell Aunt Liu that your father will take care of dinner. She doesn't need to come."

"Oh? Okay, Papa!" Sisi obediently relayed the message and hung up.

Meanwhile, Liu Meier, who was walking in high heels, almost tripped in frustration.

"That little girl! I've taken care of her every single day, fulfilling her every wish immediately! But after just one day, she's already listening to him?"

Still, when she recalled Xiao Cheng's demeanor earlier, Liu Meier's face heated up slightly. She suddenly doubted the accuracy of the reports she had read about him.

"I need to review his file again."

Back with Xiao Cheng, he carried Sisi on his back, holding her two balloons as they left the amusement park.

"Papa, where are we going for dinner?" Sisi asked curiously.

"We're going home to eat. Today, I'll prove to you that those Michelin three-star chefs are nothing special compared to Papa!" Xiao Cheng grinned as he headed to the supermarket.

"Ding! Congratulations to the host—first-time supermarket visit! Rewards: Supermarket-related knowledge +999, Money +1,000,000!"

One million?!

Xiao Cheng's eye twitched. Who spends hundreds of thousands at a small supermarket?

His mind was instantly filled with knowledge about supermarkets.

Since he didn't know how to cook yet, he only bought simple ingredients for home-cooked dishes.

"Ding! Congratulations to the host—first-time grocery shopping! Rewards: All culinary knowledge +999!"

"Cooking knowledge? Perfect!"

It didn't matter if the ingredients were simple—if his cooking skills were top-tier, he could still make a delicious meal.

After selecting the ingredients and seasonings suitable for Sisi, Xiao Cheng returned home.

"Sisi, go play with your phone for a bit. Papa will cook for you."

"Okay!"

Sisi had her doubts about her papa's cooking skills, but she was thrilled that he was willing to cook for her.

"Ding! Congratulations to the host—first-time cooking! Rewards: Cooking skills +999!"

In an instant, countless recipes and techniques filled his mind.

With perfect knife skills, precise heat control, and ideal seasoning ratios, Xiao Cheng swiftly prepared two dishes and a soup using basic kitchen utensils and simple ingredients.

A short while later, he brought out the meal.

"Sisi, come here. Papa will wash your hands before we eat."

Sisi looked at the food and felt both excited and worried.

Would this be enough to impress Aunt Liu?

Aunt Liu always listened to her, but ultimately, she followed Mama's orders.

Would Papa have to use his good looks to win her over?

No, no, no! Papa can only be with Mama!

Unaware of Sisi's odd thoughts, Xiao Cheng gently held her hands, carefully washed them, and sat her down to eat.

"Wow! It smells so good!" Sisi's face lit up with surprise.

Xiao Cheng smiled proudly.

"Sisi, don't underestimate Papa! Even with simple ingredients, my cooking is far superior to ordinary chefs. In fact, even the so-called top chefs in the world can't compare!"

Sisi giggled, "Papa, stop bragging! Shame on face!"

Despite her teasing, her gaze never left the food on the table.

Xiao Cheng chuckled, picked up a piece of food, blew on it to cool it down, and gently fed her.

"Come on, Papa made this for you. Try it."