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Chapter 312: Chapter 176 Daddy, I Was Wrong_1

The next day, early in the morning, Ye Fan had already descended the stairs.

It was the weekend, when the children could sleep in a bit longer, these two days being the only times in the week for a lazy morning.

Ye Fan sat on the sofa, starting to browse the news on his phone.

“Daddy,” at that moment, a voice called out.

Ye Fan turned his head and saw Little Fourth standing at the top of the stairs on the second floor, her little face showing a mixture of conflict and nervousness.

She must be holding a grudge against herself for yesterday’s events, Ye Fan thought to himself.

But as a parent, it was natural to reward children when they did well and to mete out punishment when they made mistakes. He didn’t want to dwell on yesterday’s events anymore.

Seeing Little Fourth Ye Jie’s demeanor, yesterday had been the first time he’d struck a child, but he didn’t regret it at all.

Even if he had to relive yesterday, he would still choose to strike!

Some things could not be taught with just a few words.

So as long as he could raise his child well, even if it meant being misunderstood by her, even misunderstood by many others, he didn’t mind.

What he cared about most was his child’s growth.

“Why don’t you sleep a little longer? You can on the weekends!” Ye Fan nodded and said to Little Fourth.

“I can’t sleep anymore.” Little Fourth spoke just a sentence before she immediately came downstairs, standing in front of her dad, nervously looking at Ye Fan, her small hands twisting in front of her stomach.

“What’s wrong?” Ye Fan asked, looking at Little Fourth with some confusion. Was there something she wanted to say to him?

“Daddy, I was wrong yesterday. Can you forgive me? I really know I was wrong, I’m sorry!” Little Fourth Ye Jie said, bowing deeply to Ye Fan, apologizing sincerely.

The teacher had said that apologies had to look like apologies; you couldn’t just say them casually because you were close.

After all, you have to show the attitude of an apology, which includes bowing when you apologize.

That’s the only way to prove you genuinely want to apologize.

The other person can then feel your most sincere apology and forgive your mistake.

Daddy will definitely forgive her!

Ye Fan was somewhat taken aback by this sudden form of apology and found himself half-stunned, unable to speak for a moment.

This…

Where had the little girl learned this way of apologizing? It was so…

But she knew she was wrong!

That provided real comfort to Ye Fan.

He wasn’t angry—how could he be angry at his own child?

She was still so young; he knew that.

When a child makes a mistake, parents are also responsible, which means that they have failed to teach the child properly.

A child is like a blank sheet; whatever you draw or write on it will emerge. Children are simple-minded, ignorant, and they rely completely on their parents’ guidance and teachings.

So he was partly to blame as well.

Ye Fan had never expected the little one to apologize to him, especially in such a manner. After yesterday’s incident, he had thought the little one would bear a grudge against him for days.

But unexpectedly, she approached him for a talk this very morning.

“Silly child, there’s no need to apologize. This is Daddy’s responsibility too; it’s Daddy who hasn’t taught you well. You don’t have to apologize. As long as you’re not mad at Daddy, that’s enough. Does your hand still hurt?” Ye Fan said with a heart full of tenderness.

Yesterday, he hadn’t held back much.

Although it was Ye Jie’s hand that he had hit, it really pained him inside.

He didn’t want to hit her, but he had no choice and had to force himself to do it.

Otherwise, what would he do if the child never corrected her ways?

“No, it’s my fault for being too mischievous, making you worry. I know I was wrong, Daddy, so please forgive me!” Little Fourth looked up at Ye Fan with pitiful eyes.

That look on her face was a clear message: she would not rest until forgiven.

“Alright, I forgive you, silly child. Every parent loves their own child. Let me take a look at your little hand!” Ye Fan said, holding Little Fourth Ye Jie and speaking with affection.

The next second, when he spread open Little Fourth’s small hand, he saw it was both red and swollen, and even turning a bit blue.

Upon seeing this, Ye Fan’s heart felt like it was shattering!

He had been too harsh yesterday!

To have caused such injury, he was filled with regret.

The child had been completely silent about it yesterday.

Such resilience and strength were truly precious!

A typical child wouldn’t be able to endure without crying out, and yet, she hadn’t cried either.

‘Dad, it’s okay, I did something wrong and deserved the punishment. It doesn’t hurt; don’t be sad!’ Little Fourth Ye Jie comforted her father upon seeing the sorrow and pain in his eyes.

Seeing her father like this made her feel very upset as well.

What to do?

She wanted to comfort him, but she didn’t know what to say to make him feel better.

Indeed, it was her being too stubborn!

She knew she was wrong!

But to think that in the end, everyone was upset together.

“Silly child, I’ll have the family doctor come look at you. I was too heavy-handed!” Ye Fan said.

“Dad, really, it’s nothing serious. It didn’t hurt much because mum applied a hot towel yesterday. Don’t worry!”

“Besides, it’ll be fine in a couple of days. Then, Dad, you can take me to see the animals, hehe, I want to see lots of animals again!” Little Fourth Ye Jie said with a bright, brilliant smile.

“Okay, Dad will take you to see them. You can see whatever you like, my silly child!” Ye Fan promised, holding Little Fourth Ye Jie.

Seeing his daughter’s understanding, he couldn’t help but feel a warmth in his eyes.

This silly child, she really knew how to tug at the heartstrings.

“Awesome, I can see animals now, haha, Dad is the best!” Little Fourth Ye Jie ‘smooched’ a kiss onto Ye Fan’s face.

Ye Fan, looking at his happy, treasured daughter, also felt steadier inside.

“Dad, I’m a bit sleepy. Can I sleep in your arms for a while?” Little Fourth looked at Ye Fan with eager, hopeful eyes.

“Of course, Dad will hold you. Go to sleep!” Ye Fan said.

He cradled Little Fourth horizontally, letting her rest her head on his arm to make it somewhat more comfortable and less uncomfortable for her.

Soon after, Little Fourth Ye Jie let out a yawn, nuzzled her delicate, fair face into Ye Fan’s chest, and closed her eyes.

Ye Fan watched his daughter in his arms, his eyes full of tenderness. He carefully glanced at her palm and, feeling helpless, still called the family doctor to treat it.

How could he not have her checked?

Applying some medicine would help her recover faster.

Bai Susu woke up and came downstairs, only to see her husband holding Little Fourth on the sofa. It seemed that the two had made up.

That was nice.

Ye Fan also saw Bai Susu’s figure and smiled tenderly.

Bai Susu came downstairs, took a blanket from the side, and covered Little Fourth with it.

To prevent her from catching a cold from fluctuating between hot and cold while sleeping.

Looking at her hand, it was already well bandaged.

Bai Susu also felt relieved.

“I just called the family doctor to bandage it!” Ye Fan explained.