The idea of learning dance mentioned by the little girl was not taken to heart by Ren.
After all, children are always changing their minds from one day to the next; even if the little girl is sensible, it is unavoidable.
Maybe today she sees Xena dancing beautifully and wants to learn, but tomorrow if she sees him drawing manga well, she might switch to learning manga instead.
After watching Xena's dance, she led Ren to the warehouse to see the musical instruments.
Sturdy and solid, with a gentle tap by Ren, a clear sound echoed.
The intricate patterns on them exuded a strong historical atmosphere.
After viewing and drawing these items, Ren spent the rest of the time wandering around Mt. Bu Zhou under Xena's guidance.
The sky was filled with fluffy clouds, the roadside trees lush and green, and birds constantly singing in the air.
It's no wonder why so many people enjoy traveling; such feelings make one feel relaxed.
Of course, the main highlight was his little daughter, chatting along the way, occasionally doing silly things, amusing both Ren and Xena.
It was only Sunday afternoon when Ren and the little one finally returned home.
Before leaving, Ren asked Xena for her contact information.
Of course, this was not because he was interested in her. Although there was no relationship between Jada and himself for the time being, with the only connection being their daughter, unless Jada explicitly rejected him, he would not seek other partners and focus on winning her over.
...
Exhaling as she drove into her garage, Jada slowly sighed.
These days haven't been easy for her company.
Recent staff losses due to poaching had been challenging despite hiring many new manga artists during this time. However, artists of the quality that could produce weekly magazine-worthy content were scarce, resulting in maintaining the company's manga quantity but lacking high-quality output.
Even in the manga industry, there's the concept of brand effect.
When you mention Shueisha, many people think of "One Piece, "Naruto," and "Dragon Ball," associating them with Weekly Shonen Jump. But what if these pillar mangas were gone?
This would undoubtedly impact a manga magazine's influence.
Upon arriving home, she saw Ren putting down his slippers and smiling, saying, "Welcome back? I'll get the hot food for you."
"Thank you~"
Jada had gotten used to being greeted by an adult male when returning home.
Just a few steps in, Jada stopped abruptly as the little girl shouted "Mom" and rushed over, rubbing her face against her belly.
This action brought a soothing feeling to Jada's exhausted mind and body.
Parents work tirelessly for whom? Isn't it for their children? If it were just for enjoying life, she could have closed the company and still lived well.
But closing the company would mean losing everything, and what about her child's future?
Jada bent down and pinched her daughter's cheek.
After seeing Ren pinch their daughter's cheek, Jada began doing the same. The chubby cheeks of the children were so smooth and tender that she couldn't stop pinching them.
"Eh..." The little girl frowned, shook her chubby face, then glared in Ren's direction.
Mischievous dad!
The little girl was upset. Since her dad came back, both adults in the house had developed a habit of pinching her cheeks and patting her head! They even patted her face into a small round face!
Seeing her daughter's grumpy expression, Jada couldn't help but smile, squatting down and rubbing her head. "How was your day?"
Initially unhappy due to the cheek-pinching and head-patting, the little girl instantly forgot her annoyance at Jada's question and happily shared her experiences in the deserted city over the past two days.
Then, she turned into a little informer, sneaking glances at Ren, before leaning in and whispering to Jada, "Mom, let me tell you something, Dad asked for Xena's number! Xena is so pretty and a bit younger than Mom, you should be careful, as I heard Leo's dad did the same thing and then divorced his mom!"
Upon hearing her daughter's words, Jada was stunned.
To be honest, she had thought such a situation might arise and had prepared for it mentally. After all, except for sharing a daughter, there was no other connection between her and Ren.
She couldn't let herself remain single forever just because the other person wasn't getting married, could she?
But for some reason, after hearing her daughter's words, Jada felt a slight emotional turmoil within herself.
Could it be... she had feelings for him?
Thinking this, Jada shook her head repeatedly in denial.
It hasn't been long; how could she possibly like him?
Suppressing her doubts, Jada smiled and said, "Don't worry, it's not going to happen."
Just then, the meal prepared by Ren was served.
Watching Jada eat, Ren suddenly spoke up, "By the way, my manga is about to start drafting, and it will be out in a while."
"Okay." Jada nodded silently, but eventually couldn't resist asking the question in her mind, "You asked for Xena's phone number before?"
After speaking, she quietly continued eating, as if the question had slipped out unintentionally.
"How did you know?" Startled at her words, Ren first froze, then seeing the little girl's shifting gaze nearby, he immediately understood that she had revealed it. He decided to playfully pinch her cheek more later in the evening for punishment!
Nevertheless, he still answered Jada's question, "Yes, she's from a gaming company. If I can create a manga that can be adapted into a game in the future."
"I see." Jada couldn't help but raise an eyebrow at his words.
She thought her child's father was reaching too far, already thinking of adapting his manga into a game without even knowing if the manga would succeed.
After finishing the dishes, Ren returned to his study and started drawing.
Although there was a plot provided by the system, the content of the drawings required some modifications.
Studying, reminiscing, reflecting.
Combined with the range of skills provided by the system.
After about three to four days, the first episode of "Your Name" finally came to fruition in Ren's hands.