The Cannon Fodder Dad of Three Villainous Kids

A young college student wakes up four years in the future and discovers he's become a cannon-fodder character in a book. All three of his kids are villains who grow up to oppose the male lead, and he gets dragged into their mess and dies miserably. The eldest is precocious and talks in a cloying, manipulative way, wrapping adults around his little finger. The second is a prodigy straight out of an old-school story, a famous hacker fluent in eight languages. The third is a little demon who wreaks havoc all day, throwing tantrums and causing trouble. Ji Zhiqiu's vision goes dark, again and again. Still... maybe he'd better eat an ice cream bar to calm down first. The brats see it and wail, demanding their ice cream back. Ji Zhiqiu smiles. "Little one, would you like an ice cream bar that tastes like a slap?" Ji Zhiqiu settles into a happy life as a single dad. In the morning, he competes with his eldest in the art of manipulative sweet talk and narrowly wins. His eldest thinks he's useless and takes over making lunch. In the afternoon, he teaches his second son about the law. The boy sees the error of his ways and decides to pursue his internet dreams, so Ji Zhiqiu can live off his son's earnings. At night, the brats refuse to sleep, throwing tantrums and insisting on watching cartoons. As an open-minded dad, Ji Zhiqiu agrees. Come on, let's see you stay up later than a college student. Let's find out who falls asleep first. Whoever does is a dog! Ji Zhiqiu completes his mission with flying colors, convinced he's done a great job raising the kids. Just as he's about to lie flat and rest, he gets an invitation to appear on a variety show about raising children. "..." Which little brat signed him up? The kids: Find us a spouse! Find us a spouse! When the show airs... The other guests are wealthy fathers and sons, a top-tier star who had children young, and a family of artists. Ji Zhiqiu, brought in as a contrast, seems utterly ordinary. A single father with three kids: viewers expect a tearjerker, but instead... The second son is clever and well-behaved. He not only earns money to support the family, but also handles early education, while the youngest sits like a little rice cake, listening obediently. Meanwhile, their dad is sleeping so soundly he has no idea what's going on, and causes trouble as soon as he wakes up. The second son shouts in exasperation, "Ji Zishen, can you please do something about your dad!" The eldest comes out of the kitchen, leads the boy to the sofa, and coaxes him helplessly. "There, there. Play on your phone for a bit. Dinner will be ready soon." The internet falls into a deafening silence. This dad is just too... He's already this beautiful, so how could he possibly be at fault! Cuddle with me, darling~ Everyone envies Ji Zhiqiu for having three angelic, well-behaved kids. Only he knows how hard the road was that brought him here. He can't wait to see everyone's faces when they learn the truth. Heh. [Smirking] After the show airs, Ji Zhiqiu's fanbase explodes and offers pour in. A reporter comes to interview him. Reporter: "Mr. Ji, can you share the secret to your success?" Ji Zhiqiu: "Living off my son's earnings." Reporter: "You have admirers all the way to France. Is there anyone you're interested in?" Ji Zhiqiu: "." The kids' biological father has already come knocking. That night, Ji Zhiqiu is thoroughly sated, his voice gone hoarse. Wah, wah, wah, middle-aged men getting jealous are terrifying. Coming soon: After Ten Years of Widowed Life, the CEO Returns with His Child The wealthy Ji and Shen families are sworn enemies, yet news breaks that they're joining their families through marriage. One is a hedonist, the other arrogant and unruly. They clash and spark constantly, but are remarkably compatible in bed. To spend more time enjoying that compatibility, they both throw themselves into the task with single-minded determination, until Ji Zhufeng starts throwing up frequently and discovers he's pregnant. Ji Zhufeng: I'm a man. I can give birth too?! The baby's birth softens their relationship, and they only have the occasional argument. On an utterly ordinary day, a misunderstanding causes the couple to fall out. In a fit of anger, Ji Zhufeng leaves home. He stays away for ten years. Standing on an unfamiliar street, he hears that Shen Jinnian, now 35, is going to marry someone else. Realizing he has transmigrated ten years into the future, Ji Zhufeng vows to make a fortune and win custody of the baby. But he can't adjust to the changing times and faces setbacks everywhere. Left with no choice, he swallows his grievances and calls Shen Jinnian. "I'll agree to the divorce, but I want half the money." The other end of the phone is quiet for half a minute. Then a low, gentle voice says, "We're not getting divorced. Everything is yours." Ji Zhufeng finally returns to the home he remembers, eager to hug his sweet little one. The little rice cake from his memories is gone. A rebellious, edgy teenager gives him a look through his nostrils. "What an arrogant stand-in, daring to come into my house." "..." Ji Zhufeng smiles. Ji Zhufeng decides to show him the power of blood ties. The big boy is chased around the courtyard like a little chick, wailing. He spots his savior and rushes over with shining eyes. "Dad! This stand-in is crazy. Hurry up and kick him out!" Shen Jinnian grabs him by the shoulder and holds him still to take his punishment. "Let me introduce you. This is your real dad." ?!?! As an edgy, rebellious young man of advanced age, Ji Zhufeng quickly tames the big boy. He waits on him hand and foot, bringing tea and water, going wherever he's pointed, and following him with unwavering devotion. Ji Zhufeng is very satisfied with all this, except... After ten years apart, Shen Jinnian, once arrogant and unruly, has turned into a stiff, old-fashioned daddy, a cool and detached Buddhist devotee. Ji Zhufeng: Tsk, what a poser. No matter how much trouble he causes or how deliberately difficult he is, Shen Jinnian takes care of him with warmth and patience, never arguing or fighting. It feels like living with a stranger. Ji Zhufeng gets bored and wants to run away from home again. But this time, he doesn't get away. The man watches him with a menacing look, keys dangling from his fingertips, tempting him to come and take them if he wants them. Ji Zhufeng's heart races, and a shiver runs through his tailbone like an electric current. Finally! He's been waiting for this! For the next three days, whoever wants to leave is a puppy. In the hazy night, Ji Zhufeng's eyes glisten with tears. Unable to wrap his arms around the man's legs, he nuzzles his neck ingratiatingly. "Woof." I'm a puppy. Let me out. A man who's held it in for ten years is terrifying. The rumor that the male lead was marrying someone else is false. He has always been faithful. Theme: Face life with an optimistic attitude and make the most of every day.