I'm not sure why this novel received a low rating, but honestly, it's an incredibly hilarious and delightful read. Unlike the usual portrayal of a doting dad and a cute, well-behaved daughter, Lu Junhan is a stern yet captivating villain. He doesn't hesitate to scold, discipline, or even physically correct his daughter, Lu Li. But if you were in his shoes, you'd find yourself struggling to handle her too, because Lu Li is a vivacious little girl who can switch from tears to laughter in seconds. Their unique bond is hard to put into words, but I absolutely adore it – I almost wish her mother didn't exist!
Here are some amusing highlights:
Spoilers ahead:
1. At a kindergarten parent-teacher meeting, Lu Li had three best friends whose fathers were successful CEOs. When asked to write about their dads, all three girls wrote about Lu Li instead. The fathers were frustrated and envious of Lu Junhan, as his daughter idolized him so much. Unbeknownst to them, Lu Li had written about a dream where her father was dead and turned into a dog, which made her cry. When Lu Junhan read the story, he initially thought it was touching but then got upset and gave her a gentle scolding.
2. In a hilarious turn of events, Lu Li accidentally consumed wine-infused chocolate and got tipsy. She went on a wild search for her "head," mistaking a small watermelon for it and a larger one for her father's. She accidentally damaged the "father's head" and looked heartbroken, staring at it for a while. Everyone pitied her, assuming she was upset about losing her father's image. Then, she nonchalantly wondered aloud, "Can I eat it?" The whole night, she clung to her "head" and disrupted Lu Junhan until late, prompting him to jokingly text his aunt for an orphanage recommendation.
I much prefer the dynamic between Lu Junhan and Lu Li as father and daughter, rather than the stereotypical genius child and overly doting parent. It's a genuine, comical bond that brings a lot of laughter and charm to the story.