Transmigrating as the Villain Father, Forcing the Protagonist's Mother to Have Children - Chapter 88

Chapter 88

—Swish—

The moment Xu Hao mentioned a bet, Xu Huayi’s eyes lit up.

She loved nothing more than a good show.

She immediately clapped her hands.

“Great! Great! How can a match be exciting without a wager?”

Xu Shiqing had originally wanted to persuade Fifth Sister Xu Feiyan to back down.

But when she heard Xu Hao agree, she decided to stay quiet.

Instead, she started looking forward to it…

Fifth Sister was too overbearing—maybe it was time for Dad to teach her a lesson.

Let her understand that no matter how strong you think you are, there’s always someone stronger.

Xu Feiyan frowned slightly, growing more displeased with Xu Hao.

It was just a simple spar, yet he wanted to add a wager?

In her mind, she exaggerated it—he was acting like a gambler.

[Ding… Xu Feiyan feels repulsed. Emotion value +777…]

“What kind of wager are you talking about?” Xu Feiyan asked calmly.

Xu Hao stroked his chin, pretending to think deeply.

“Hmm… let me see…”

“Dad! I’ve got a few ideas! You can use them as a reference!”

Xu Huayi excitedly raised her hand, eager to participate.

“Alright, let’s hear it.”

“How about this—if Fifth Sister loses, she has to wash your feet or give you leg massages for a whole month!”

Xu Huayi’s eyes sparkled.

Fifth Sister was always so proud and often called herself a queen.

Just picturing her, the self-proclaimed ‘queen,’ acting like a little maid, washing Dad’s feet…

Xu Huayi felt a thrill of excitement.

Xu Shiqing noticed her younger sister’s mischievous intent and rolled her eyes.

But she didn’t object.

Honestly, she was looking forward to that scene too.

Xu Feiyan’s forehead twitched with black lines…

The match hadn’t even started, yet they were already assuming she would lose?

Did they have that little faith in her abilities?

She shot Xu Huayi a glare.

“What kind of bet is that? What if I win?”

“Fine, fine. Whoever loses has to give the winner massages and wash their feet for a month!” Xu Huayi reluctantly changed the terms.

“No way. I refuse. Pick something else,” Xu Feiyan rejected outright.

“A month is too long. I’m only staying at home for a few days before I leave again.”

She was confident in her skills.

But there was always a slim chance of losing.

Just the thought of washing Xu Hao’s feet and giving him massages for an entire month sent a chill down her spine.

“How about this…”

Xu Hao stepped in.

“If one of us loses, we have to serve the winner tea and water for a whole day. How about that?”

Xu Feiyan thought it over.

Serving tea and water wasn’t a big deal, and one day was manageable.

She nodded.

“Fine.”

She moved to an open area, her gaze sharpening as she subtly released an aura of pressure.

Just as she was about to attack, Xu Hao suddenly called out.

“Wait a second.”

Xu Feiyan almost lost her breath mid-motion, her expression darkening.

“The bet is set. What, are you scared now?”

Xu Hao waved his hand dismissively.

“Not at all. I just wanted to clarify—how do we determine the winner?”

“We’re family, after all. It wouldn’t be good if someone got seriously hurt.”

Family? Who’s family with you? Xu Feiyan scoffed in her mind.

But then she glanced at her two younger sisters.

If she injured Xu Hao, they’d definitely make a fuss about it.

He had a point.

Xu Shiqing suddenly spoke up.

“How about I mark a boundary for you two? Whoever steps out first loses.”

Xu Huayi nodded.

“That’s a good idea.”

After Xu Hao and Xu Feiyan agreed, the two sisters quickly drew a boundary around them.

With the rules set, Xu Feiyan didn’t immediately attack. She coldly asked,

“Any more problems?”

“Let’s begin,” Xu Hao said casually.

Xu Feiyan tensed her body, slightly bent her long legs, and got into an attacking stance.

This father-daughter showdown was about to explode.

She took it very seriously.

Meanwhile, Xu Hao stood there lazily… and even let out a yawn.

Xu Feiyan frowned deeply.

Seriously?

He doesn’t look like a master at all.

She tried to analyze his stance for weaknesses—only to find that… his entire posture was a weakness.

“Forget it.”

“Let’s end this quickly.”

Xu Feiyan’s eyes flashed.

Her foot slammed against the ground, and cracks spread across the solid marble floor.

She shot forward like an arrow loosed from a bow.

Xu Hao flinched back as if startled, retreating rapidly.

As he neared the boundary, his body suddenly halted.

Xu Feiyan’s eyes lit up.

She sped up even more.

Closing in, she swung her long leg out, aiming to kick Xu Hao straight out of the boundary.

This kick—fast, precise, and ruthless.

It wasn’t as deceptive as her previous sneak attack, but it was extremely tricky.

She might see Xu Hao as an opponent, but she wasn’t actually trying to harm him.

Kicking him out of bounds and winning the match was enough.

As her kick was about to land, a victorious smile appeared on Xu Feiyan’s face.

She had won.

The thought of Xu Hao serving her tea and water all day tomorrow was a delightful one.

But just as the decisive moment arrived—

Xu Hao suddenly reached out and caught her leg.

Xu Feiyan’s eyes widened in shock.

Before she could react, she felt the world spin.

Xu Hao had grabbed her leg and thrown her out of the boundary.

Whether by coincidence or skill, Xu Feiyan didn’t fall to the ground. She landed on both feet, taking a few steps back to absorb the force.

She stood there, stunned.

Looking down at herself, then at Xu Hao, who was still within the boundary, she realized—she had lost.

Just like that?

Xu Feiyan couldn’t accept it.

They hadn’t even really fought yet. She hadn’t even tested Xu Hao’s strength.

But he had caught her off guard and won.

What she didn’t know was that this was all part of Xu Hao’s plan.

His act of weakness was intentional—to make her underestimate him.

With her competitive nature, the fact that she hadn’t truly tested his abilities would eat away at her.

She would definitely challenge him again.

And every challenge needed a wager, right?

If this continued long enough, winning over his daughter wouldn’t be far off.

Ding… Xu Feiyan is furious. Emotion value +586…

Ding… Xu Feiyan feels disappointed. Emotion value +493…

“Wow! Dad, you’re amazing! You beat Fifth Sister in just three seconds!”

“Dad is yyds*!” (*internet slang for “eternal god-tier”)

Shi Qing and Hua Yi had already prepared their snacks and drinks, expecting to enjoy a long, exciting match.

But just like that, it was over?

Realizing what had happened, Xu Huayi excitedly ran up and gave Xu Hao a big hug.

“Fifth Sister, you lost! Starting today, you have to serve Dad tea and water for a whole day!”

Xu Shiqing smirked as she approached Xu Feiyan.

“We’ll be watching you to make sure you do it.”

“This doesn’t count! I refuse to accept it! He cheated! We didn’t even have a real match!”

Xu Hao cleared his throat.

“Feiyan, we followed the rules. The first one to step out of the boundary loses.”

“That’s right! We all saw it. Unless… you can’t handle losing?”

Xu Huayi blinked at Xu Feiyan with innocent eyes.

Xu Feiyan was speechless.

Even if Xu Hao’s tactics weren’t exactly honorable, a win was still a win.

She had been careless.

She only lost because she let her guard down.

Next time, she’d be more careful.

She clenched her fists and said, “Fine. This time, you win. But let’s go again!”

Xu Hao smiled knowingly and shrugged.

“We can, but I’m feeling a bit tired today. Let’s continue tomorrow.”

“For now, why don’t you fulfill your end of the deal?”

Xu Feiyan ground her teeth in frustration.

Xu Hao looked perfectly fine. Not even a little tired.

He clearly just wanted to watch her serve him.

So infuriating!

“Fifth Sister, you have to keep your word. A bet’s a bet!”

“Yeah, what are you waiting for? Go get Dad his tea!”

The twin sisters cheered on the sidelines.

Xu Feiyan shot them both a glare.

She had no idea why her sisters were siding with Xu Hao.

“Fine! It’s not like I can’t handle losing!” she snapped, storming off toward the house.

As soon as she stepped into the hall, she saw someone sitting at the tea table—Xiao Wanling.

Xu Feiyan knew her. She was her Third Sister Xu Hongzhuang’s close friend.

Xu Hongzhuang often posted their photos in the group chat.

Xiao Wanling hadn’t noticed her yet. She was fully focused on brewing tea.

Even though she always felt hot and dizzy whenever Xu Hao taught her tea-making, she had a solid foundation. After practicing for days, she had improved a lot.

Her fingers moved gracefully—warming the cups, shaking the aroma, pouring the water—each movement fluid and natural.

Watching her was mesmerizing.

When Xiao Wanling finished brewing the tea, Xu Feiyan finally stepped closer, surprised.

“Wanling, your tea skills have improved so much!”

A soothing tea fragrance filled the air.

Taking a deep breath, she felt instantly refreshed.

“You’re… Xu Feiyan?”

Xiao Wanling recognized her face but wasn’t completely sure.

“Yeah.” Xu Feiyan nodded.

“When did you get back? Hongzhuang was just talking about you earlier.”

“Where is my Third Sister?”

Xu Feiyan looked around, searching for Xu Hongzhuang.

“In the study, practicing her singing.”

Xu Feiyan resisted the urge to go find her sister and turned her attention back to Xiao Wanling.

“Wanling, your tea-making skills are insane! Even those so-called tea masters are nothing compared to you!”

She had seen her eldest sister make tea often, so she knew a little about it.

But her eldest sister’s skills were nothing special.

Compared to Xiao Wanling, who exuded elegance and expertise, those tea masters seemed mediocre.

If her eldest sister were here, she would definitely keep Xiao Wanling around to make tea for her every day.

“I’m not that good,” Xiao Wanling said modestly with a smile.

“You haven’t seen your dad’s tea-making skills yet. That’s real mastery.”

“I’ve only learned a tiny bit from Uncle Xu…”

“What?!”

Xu Feiyan was stunned.

Just a tiny bit?!

And she was already this good?!

That was insane.

She had heard her Third Sister mention before that Xu Hao was a tea master.

But she never took it seriously.

It was just tea-making. How good could someone really be?

Now, she realized she had underestimated him.

After chatting with Xiao Wanling for a while, Xu Feiyan finally went upstairs to the study.

Seeing her third sister again, Xu Feiyan immediately pulled her into a hug.

They had grown up, and the impact almost made them bounce off each other.

Although the sisters often jokingly called each other “traitors” and kicked one another out of group chats, their bond had always remained strong.

“Fifth Sister, when did you get back?”

“Just now.”

“Dad should still be home. Have you seen him?”

Xu Hongzhuang figured her sister should at least let their father know she was back.

Hearing her third sister naturally call him “Dad,” Xu Feiyan’s expression turned complicated.

Since returning, she hadn’t experienced any of the kindness her younger sisters and third sister had talked about in the group chat.

Instead, she had witnessed Xu Hao’s cunning.

He had tricked her and cheated to win their match.

How could someone who made bets with his daughter and schemed against her be a good father?

Her sisters must have been fooled.

She had to pull them out of Xu Hao’s web of deception.

Determination filled her eyes.

Her sense of mission grew even stronger.

Shaking off those thoughts for now, she put on a bright smile.

“Third Sister, you’ve become a big star now!”

“From now on, whenever I want to hear music, I’ll just ask you to sing live for me.”

Xu Hongzhuang rolled her eyes playfully.

As the two sisters chatted, a loud voice called from outside.

“Fifth Sister! Where did you run off to? Don’t tell me you’re trying to get out of this!”

Shi Qing and Hua Yi were still in the middle of their lesson with Xu Hao.

When Xu Feiyan didn’t show up for a while, Xu Huayi assumed she was trying to avoid fulfilling her bet and came looking for her.

Xu Feiyan gritted her teeth.

What a “good” little sister.

“What’s going on?” Xu Hongzhuang asked curiously.

Xu Feiyan immediately explained her bet with Xu Hao.

“You still don’t get it, do you? Dad let you win.”

“He didn’t want you to lose too badly, and you’re still not satisfied?”

What nonsense?!

Xu Feiyan was completely dumbfounded.

Xu Hao let her win?

How had she not noticed?

It was obvious that he had intentionally lured her near the boundary and thrown her out while she was distracted. He cheated!

First, her two younger sisters defended him. Now, even her third sister was taking his side?

Xu Feiyan felt even more annoyed.

“Just wait and see, Third Sister.”

“Tomorrow, I will win. And when I do, he’ll be the one serving me tea all day!”

At that moment, the study door creaked open.

Xu Huayi stepped inside and, upon seeing Xu Feiyan, immediately burst into laughter.

“Fifth Sister, you’re so shameless! Just to get out of serving tea, you hid in the study?”

Xu Feiyan’s anger flared.

“Which eye of yours saw me hiding?! I came to see Third Sister! Do you really think I’d go this far just to avoid serving some tea?”

“Both of my eyes saw it!” Xu Huayi widened her big, round eyes, looking completely serious.

“You little brat, you’re asking for it!”

Fuming, Xu Feiyan lunged at her.

Xu Huayi immediately turned and ran.

Downstairs, Xu Feiyan grabbed the teapot and teacups that Xiao Wanling had prepared and walked toward the courtyard.

When she found Xu Hao, he was sitting with Xu Shiqing in his arms, guiding her hand as she painted.

Xu Feiyan froze, then felt her blood rush to her head.

Even though they were father and daughter, wasn’t this too close?!

Anyone who didn’t know better would get the wrong idea!

Just as she was about to step forward and separate them, she caught sight of Xu Shiqing’s focused expression and hesitated.

Looking closely—

Under Xu Hao’s patient guidance, Xu Shiqing had painted a bustling ancient marketplace.

Horse-drawn carriages moved through the streets, vendors called out their wares, customers haggled over prices—

Every person’s expression was vivid and full of life.

A strong sense of history radiated from the painting.

It was as if she could step into that noisy, lively market.

When the painting was complete, Xu Hao turned and spotted Xu Feiyan standing there in a daze.

He waved her over.

Still holding the teapot, Xu Feiyan blankly walked forward.

Xu Hao waved a hand in front of her eyes.

“Stop zoning out. Time to pour the tea.”