Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
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It was nearing the end of August and school vacation had ended. The kindergartens in N City had already started their enrollment for the new intakes for June. Xiaojiao was already three and a half, and she was eligible to start school.
There was a pretty good kindergarten near their place.
When it turned July, Su Yan flew over to make arrangements for Xiaojiao to enroll in that kindergarten.
The kindergarten had standardized uniforms and school bags. On the first day of school, Xiaojiao got excited and eagerly put on her uniform.
She wore a white shirt, a light coffee-colored corset, and a black and white pleated skirt.
Her skirt ended at her knees and it revealed her fair and chubby legs. She carried her schoolbag as she happily twirled around.
She kept clamoring for Su Yue to take pictures of her as she spun around.
“Send to Uncle.” Su Xiaojiao displayed various poses and snatched Su Yue’s phone away.
She had no problem navigating through the functions of the phone. She clicked on WeChat and found the family chat.
There were Xuxu, Yan Rusheng, Su Yan, and Yan Rusen in the group chat.
After Jiao Chen passed away, Xuxu created the group chat. But Su Yue hardly ever replied.
Xuxu and Su Yan were the ones who replied regularly. Xiaojiao loved to video call them often.
The lass sent all the photos that Su Yue had taken to the group chat.
Someone quickly replied.
Xuxu recorded an audio message since Xiaojiao couldn’t read yet. “Xiaojiao is so adorable in the uniform.”
Su Yan started a video call.
Xiaojiao immediately answered, and Su Yan’s handsome face appeared on the screen. Xiaojiao knew how to win his favor and instantly blew him a kiss.
Su Yan’s heart fluttered at the sight of the cute girl.
“I’m about to faint from your cuteness. Why is Xiaojiao so cute?”
Su Xiaojiao pressed her lips and smiled brightly. For fear that Su Yan couldn’t see her uniform and schoolbag, she deliberately held the phone at a lower angle.
Su Yue threw her a disdainful look. “Show off.”
Xiaojiao could differentiate between a compliment and a criticism by then. She raised her chin smugly and retorted, “Mommy is showing off!”
Su Yue frowned with a puzzled expression. “Do you know the meaning of showing off?”
“That means you are flaunting!” Xiaojiao replied, sounding haughty.
It startled Su Yue. “Hey! Where did you learn this?”
Clearly, she didn’t learn it from anyone in Country M. She sounded as though she had a Northern Chinese accent.
Did this lass learn it from Yan Wenxin and the rest?
“Hmph!” Xiaojiao turned away, and she replied, “It’s a secret.”
She glanced at the screen and complained, “Uncle, Mommy beats me.”
She pursed her lips and acted pitiful.
Su Yan affectionately smiled. “I’ll come over in two days. Then I’ll punish Mommy alright?”
“Okay.” Xiaojiao nodded vigorously.
Su Yue stretched her head and peered at the screen. “Brother, you are coming over in two days?” asked Su Yue, sounding surprised.
Wasn’t he here last month?
Su Yan nodded. “Work trip.”
“Do you have anything you want to eat? I’ll bring it along.”
“Nothing.” Su Yue shook her head, but the next moment she said, “Bring me the chili sauce you brought for me before.”
Su Yan nodded his head. “Sure.”
Suddenly, they all fell silent.
