Charles had several hobbies and talents. Even if he weren't the CEO of a successful corporation, he wouldn't starve to death.
"Amazing! You're fantastic at showing off your talents!" said Nancy as her face revealed her astonishment.
"I don't usually show off like this."
The two enjoyed a conversation while preparing the food.
Soon, dinner was ready. After Nancy prepared the table, she called, "Kids, dinner's ready! Come and eat!"
"Okay, Mommy!" Bobby shouted back.
Then, he and Nadia walked downstairs towards the dining area.
When he noticed the extravagant dinner prepared, Bobby's eyes widened. "Mommy, Daddy, the food looks delicious! Who made it?”
"It's both of them. Mommy and Daddy work together to prepare our meal!" answered Nadia with a bright smile.
"Well, aren't you two sweet today?" While she was talking, a thought entered Nancy's head. She glanced at Charles and continued, "They say that a dull mood is infectious. Well, I guess that a happy temperament can also affect those around you."
"Well, that is a wonderful realization. Maybe we should all maintain a good temperament with each other. Let's try not to fight whenever we're in the same room. Our house is homely and sweet. We shouldn't treat it like a battlefield," Charles half-jokingly said.
"Okay! I support that proposal." Nadia raised her hand with a boastful smile.
"Sure. But we need to regulate it. We can't just say it now and forget it later. I suggest we make a rule that whoever breaks the agreement will be punished!" Bobby suggested in a proud tone.
Charles nodded. "I agree with Bobby's suggestion. It's a terrific idea. What if we do that challenge? Anyone who loses their temper will clean the toilet for a week and laugh twenty times a day. There will be no excuses."
"What?” Bobby, Nadia, and Nancy all shouted in unison. Disbelief painted their faces.
"Why? Is it too hard for a punishment?" Charles asked with furrowed eyebrows.
"No, Daddy. I think it's a great idea!" Nadia proudly answered out of confidence about her temper. With a smug expression, she glanced at Bobby and continued, "However, I don't think Bobby can control his temperament."
"What are you saying? I can be calm and composed if I want to. You should worry about your emotional outbursts." Bobby was brimming with confidence. In his mind, he had better tolerance than everyone else.
If Bobby reached the end of his patience, he would leave. As such, he never lost control of his emotions before.
Meanwhile, Charles looked at Nancy.
He gloatingly stared at her.
"Well, the children have already agreed. How about you?" asked Charles with a raised eyebrow.
"Same goes for you! What are you thinking?" A guilty expression painted Nancy's face.
Despite trying hard to control her temper, she would often lose control of her emotions when dealing with Charles, who was very unreasonable.
Nonetheless, she had always regretted those times that she'd lost control. When she thought about it afterward, she realized how unsightly her reaction was.
A woman would usually be mindful of her appearance and actions. However, she seemed to have no self-awareness about her character. In her head, she longed to be calm like Charles.
Even though she was trying to contain her anger, Nancy would often feel uncomfortable and vent it out anyway.
On the other hand, Charles wasn't like that. He always maintained a calm and headstrong character. No matter what the conflict was, he always acted composed in front of the children.
It was easy for Charles to look unflustered. However, Nancy was unable to even learn how to do it.
"Since I'm the one who proposed the challenge, it would only be natural that I will follow the rules. And although I don't want to force your participation, I would prefer that you join us, okay?"
"Let's do it, Mommy! You can do it!" Bobby had a wide grin on his face.
"There's nothing Mommy can't do. She is the best!" Nadia added with a smile.
"Look, Nancy! The children are counting on you," Charles chided with raised eyebrows.
In her mind, Nancy was already aware of it.
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