"Ding."
The bell rang, signaling the end of class.
Students packed their bags one after another, preparing to head to the clubs that almost every university student participates in.
Our protagonist, Lin Chen, also belonged to a club.
Well, an extremely rare one—the Service Club.
The entire club consisted of only the president and him.
Furthermore, the president was a wealthy, fair-skinned, and beautiful campus belle. It was said her family held significant prestige locally, and her father was even a member of the prefectural assembly.
(Note: A prefecture in Japan is equivalent to a province in China.
As for the land area, just treat it as a joke.)
Today, the Service Club president happened to be busy, so he could head home early.
Walking on the way home, Lin Chen couldn't help but feel a wave of melancholy.
Although the name 'Service Club' sounded quite suggestive, it was actually just a study club.
There, one did nothing but sit and read or study; there was absolutely nothing else to do.
While having a beautiful girl as president was easy on the eyes, Lin Chen couldn't exactly just stare at her the whole time.
As he walked, he spotted his rather old-looking two-story apartment building. The words "Kuaxiaitong Apartments" were written in large characters across it.
The exterior and decor were extremely crude; if the lights weren't on at night, it would look exactly like a haunted house.
If not for the cheap rent, Lin Chen would never have lived here.
"Phew, I have to go to work tomorrow. So tired!"
Lin Chen pulled his keys from his pocket, unable to stop himself from sighing.
He opened the door, only to hear a sharp "Ouch!"
Lin Chen looked down to see a small figure clutching her head in pain. Tears welled up in her big, watery eyes, looking as if they would spill over at any moment.
"What the f*ck!!!??"
Lin Chen's eyes widened. What on earth was this?
The small figure seemed to see Lin Chen and forced back her tears.
She slowly stood up, patted the dust off her clothes, and a joyful smile spread across her face as she spoke to Lin Chen.
"Papa! You're finally back! I've been waiting for you for so long!"
"Huh!???"
Lin Chen was even more bewildered by the small figure before him.
He entered the room and flipped on the light, using the illumination to study the little girl.
What met his eyes was a tiny black-haired loli, so cute it made one wonder how such an adorable being could exist in this world.
Her black hair was as soft as silk, flowing like a glossy waterfall and lightly brushing against her petite face.
Her eyes were large and bright, like twinkling stars filled with innocence and curiosity. Her skin was as white as porcelain, so delicate one wanted to touch it gently.
Of course, what shocked him most was that this Little Loli bore a seventy percent resemblance to his Service Club president, Yukinoshita Yukino.
She looked like she had been carved from the same mold as Yukinoshita Yukino.
The most critical point was: why was this little girl calling him 'Papa'?
When did he ever have a daughter?
Lin Chen remembered that he should still be an inexperienced young virgin!
Could it be that he got drunk one day and some 'accident' happened?
That was impossible!
In his memory, he had never even gone out drinking!
So where did this daughter come from?
Could someone be trying to make him a'spare tire' father?
While he really wanted to fall in love and experience some 'growth'...
Being a'spare tire' father was absolutely out of the question.
Even if the Little Loli in front of him was incredibly beautiful and cute!
It was still absolutely impossible.
This involved a man's dignity.
Of course, if he truly had such an adorable daughter, Lin Chen would probably be smiling in his sleep.
But he was certain the little girl before him couldn't possibly be his daughter.
After all, he was still a virgin—an inexperienced virgin.
A daughter falling from the heavens was simply too ridiculous.
Compared to a 'heaven-sent daughter,' he was more inclined to believe someone's child had gotten lost.
And since he probably looked like her father, she had mistaken him for him.
Otherwise, where would a virgin like him get a daughter?
Lin Chen slowly crouched down, gently patting the little girl's head as he spoke in a gentle tone.
"Little sister, whose child are you? Why did you suddenly come to Big Brother's place?
Be good~ where are your mom and dad? Tell Big Brother, and I'll take you to find them, okay?"
Hearing Lin Chen's words, the Little Loli's eyes suddenly went wide.
She walked out, looked up at the door, and then looked back at Lin Chen.
After confirming several times, she was sure she hadn't found the wrong place or the wrong person.
Since she hadn't found the wrong person, the meaning behind Papa's words was obvious—he didn't want her anymore!
At that thought, the Little Loli suddenly began to wail.
Her tears were like a dam bursting, flowing down in torrents.
"Waa~ Papa doesn't want Little Amane anymore!
Papa is a meanie!
Nobody wants Little Amane! Boohoo~ boohoo~"
She cried while her body trembled, her small fists clenched as she beat the air, wailing with a face full of sorrow as if she had lost her entire world.
"Alright, alright, stop crying! Papa knows, how could Papa not want you? Amane, be good~! Don't cry."
Seeing this, Lin Chen felt his head throbbing even more. He had no choice but to soothe her in an even gentler tone.
A daughter falling from the heavens was one thing, but the fact that she was crying was the real kicker.
This was truly a nightmare!
Fortunately, a child's tears come quickly and go just as fast.
After hearing Lin Chen's comfort, the little girl sobbed a few more times and then stopped.
Her hair was draped messily over her shoulders, her face was covered in tear stains, and her small cheeks were flushed red from crying.
Her little mouth was slightly pouted, a hint of stubbornness on her face.
Lin Chen rubbed his head helplessly, looking at the adorable little girl, unsure of what to do for a moment.
"Forget it, come in first! I'll see if I can resolve this tomorrow..."
Lin Chen said as he stepped aside to make a path for the little girl.
The Little Loli walked into the room, gently took off her shoes, and then arranged them neatly on the shoe rack.
Then she stood by the shoe rack and just stared at Lin Chen.
Lin Chen sighed helplessly, took off his shoes, and handed them to the Little Loli.
The Little Loli took Lin Chen's shoes, the smile on her face becoming even more evident.
She carefully placed the shoes into the shoe rack, then stood to the side waiting for Lin Chen to walk into the room.
Looking at the Little Loli, Lin Chen felt even more conflicted.
He sat down casually on the tatami mat, and just as he was about to ask about the Little Loli's origins...
Suddenly—
"Gurgle~ gurgle~"
A strange sound rang out, and the Little Loli's cheeks turned rosy.
She rubbed her little belly with some dissatisfaction, as if blaming it for making a fuss at such a time.
"Are you hungry?"
Lin Chen asked.
"Mm."
The Little Loli nodded, her cheeks turning even redder.
She had waited at the door all day today and hadn't eaten anything until now.
"In that case, what would you like to eat? Noodles? Rice balls? Instant noodles?"
Lin Chen inquired; he really didn't have much to eat in the house.
After all, he was a total novice at cooking.
At most, he could make some noodles, cook some rice, and prepare some very simple dishes like fried eggs or shredded potatoes.
If you asked him to make a proper meal, he really didn't have the skill.
After all, he usually had to go to work after school. After work, who had the energy to study cooking?
Especially since he'd have to wash the pots and dishes after dinner, which would just make him more exhausted.
The Little Loli didn't have much of a reaction at first, but when she heard 'instant noodles,' her eyes suddenly lit up, and she asked softly,
"Instant noodles... is that really okay?"
"Of course. Which kind do you want? Spicy? Braised? Sour cabbage? Or maybe Golden Soup Beef?"
A smile appeared on Lin Chen's face; instant noodles just happened to be his specialty "dish."
He was very familiar with the cooking time, seasoning ratios, and water amount for instant noodles.
"Spicy!"
The Little Loli replied with a smile.
"Alright, sit here and wait for me. The instant noodles will be ready in a bit."
Knowing what kind of instant noodles the Little Loli wanted, Lin Chen headed to the kitchen to prepare them.
Coincidentally, he also liked spicy instant noodles, so he'd just make extra to settle his own dinner as well.
The Little Loli looked at Lin Chen's back, a brilliant smile appearing on her face.
She straightened her clothes, wanting to go help Lin Chen.
But then she remembered Lin Chen told her to wait for him here.
So she had no choice but to sit elegantly on the tatami mat, her face full of anticipation for the upcoming dinner.