He used his small arms and legs, unable to fully block his younger brother.
But that brave, fearless posture was truly moving.
No one knew how Xia Mingyu had managed to raise such sensible children.
Sikong Huai rubbed his temples, unsure how to interact with them next.
“Don’t be afraid.”
“I’m really not a bad person. I won’t hurt you. If you don’t believe me, you can ask your mother.”
Sikong Huai didn’t mind the two children’s little slaps. Their strength wasn’t strong, and they didn’t hit with real force.
The priority was to coax them first.
“It’s true that I was at fault before. Because of special reasons, I didn’t know you existed, which is why your mother had to suffer here with you.”
“In the future, if you have anything, you can come to me. I will try my best to make it up to you.”
Sikong Huai looked at them seriously, not treating them like ignorant children.
Kneeling down, he was still much taller than the two children. His strong build made his shoulders seem two sizes wider than theirs.
In the children’s eyes, he was like a giant.
If such a giant protected them, their lives would definitely be better. But if he harmed them, the consequences were unthinkable.
The twins clenched their fists tightly, staring at him as if judging whether his words were true.
He had essentially admitted his identity.
Yuan Yuan reacted first and asked softly, “Are you really our biological father?”
“Yes.”
Sikong Huai nodded decisively.
This wasn’t a voluntary confession—he was forced into it by the children. It didn’t count as breaking his promise.
“Then you want to take us away?”
“I won’t leave my mother or my brother!” Yuan Yuan’s eyes turned red.
“I won’t separate you from anyone.”
“If your mother agrees, you can go with me to live in the capital. If she doesn’t, then you stay here.”
“I promise I won’t take anyone away from you or separate your family.”
Sikong Huai’s tone was firm and sincere.
“Hmph! How do we know you’re not lying?”
“Grandma Wang said all men are liars!” Yuan Yuan muttered angrily.
Sikong Huai laughed helplessly.
“If you grow up to be a man too, will you become a liar?”
Without warning, he pulled the two children into his arms and kissed each of their soft cheeks.
A “seal of approval.”
“Give me a chance, okay? I’m confident I can be a good father.”
“No! Don’t kiss me! You’re a bad dad!”
The twins struggled but couldn’t break free due to the difference in strength.
“Let go! We’re not done talking!”
“Or I’ll tell my mother!”
At the mention of their mother, Sikong Huai stiffened and released them.
Then he became serious again.
“Are you boys or not? This is a man-to-man matter. No tattling.”
“We are boys!” they answered in unison.
“Good. Then we solve this like men.”
“If you say you want to be good to us, stop talking nonsense. Give us money first!”
“Grandma Wang said money equals love. Without money, nothing matters!”
“And you never spent money raising us. We don’t accept you as our father!”
The older twin planted his hands on his hips and demanded money confidently.
“Right! No money, no dad!” the younger echoed loudly.
Sikong Huai raised an eyebrow. “So how much do you want?”
The twins turned around immediately and began whispering to discuss.
But before they could finish—
“Tru—”
Xia Mingyu had returned with clothes.
“Mother!” the twins called out.
She immediately noticed Sikong Huai and strode over quickly, shooting him a warning glare.
Don’t talk nonsense to the children!
Sikong Huai raised his hands innocently.
“I didn’t say anything.”
But she didn’t believe him.
She directly took the children away.
“It’s time for a bath,” she said gently.
“Yuan Yuan, help your brother wash, okay?”
Sikong Huai watched them leave, somewhat unwillingly.
After returning, Xia Mingyu’s expression turned serious.
“Tell me honestly—what were you doing just now?”
“Did you hit him? Why is there a small handprint on his face?”
“Didn’t I teach you not to hit people?”