Miasma descended. Situ Yaoyao was actually quite a nice girl. She had a pure heart and an innocent nature, and she was beautiful as well. There was a certain magnanimity to her; she seemed aloof, yet she had principles and kindness too. It was just that her thought process could be rather baffling. If someone like her had grown up in an ordinary family, she would probably have been disliked by quite a few people. She truly lacked social awareness and could easily offend others because of her personality, though she would also have drawn the admiration of some.
But the truth was that Situ Yaoyao had an excellent background and was outstanding in her own right. That instantly transformed her from a Civilian Goddess into a true princess, creating a sense of distance. Even those who disliked her would not dare show it, and what she received now was far more than mere admiration.
After finishing his coffee, Xiao Ran returned home. For some reason, Mom Xiao looked delighted the moment she saw him. Dad Xiao sat nearby, smoking with a cheerful smile and occasionally glancing at his son. Out of respect for his parents, Xiao Ran always restrained his abilities and never used them on them. The same was true outside the house. After all, he had no enemies here.
Mom Xiao and Dad Xiao's strange behavior kept Xiao Ran on edge for the rest of the day. He had no idea what trick his parents might pull next to deal with him, but nothing happened at all until the following morning.
After eating the breakfast Mom Xiao had painstakingly prepared—especially painstakingly prepared—Xiao Ran got ready to leave, only for Mom Xiao to grab his arm. "Where are you going?"
Xiao Ran was baffled. "To work?"
Mom Xiao