"Of course! Everyone knows how outstanding my son is!"
Lin Yu's words temporarily made Chen Shumin forget the worries in her heart, and a proud expression appeared on her face. Since childhood, her son's reliability and excellence had made countless neighbors envious. It could be said that her son had always been the capital she used to show off.
"It's a pity we aren't capable enough. Otherwise..."
The pride on Chen Shumin's face did not last long before she sighed again. Though she did not finish her sentence, Lin Yu instantly understood what she meant. But before he could speak, a burst of hearty laughter came from nearby.
"Ha ha ha... Don't belittle yourselves, you two. Without you, how could a genius like Xiaoyu exist in this world? You two are the truly capable ones. Don't say you aren't capable, or old fellows like us would have nowhere to hide our shame!"
The three immediately turned toward the voice and saw Elder Li and Ji Xuejun approaching them with smiles, striding forward briskly. Elder Li had been the one speaking.
"Teacher! Senior Sister!"
"Elder Li! Xiaojun!"
The first forms of address came from Lin Yu, while the second came from Lin Aiguo and his wife.
"Xiaojun?"
Lin Yu's expression froze slightly. His parents had clearly been addressing Ji Xuejun, but he had no idea when his senior sister had become so close to them. That form of address was not something just anyone dared to use. Other than Elder Li and a handful of others, Lin Yu had never heard anyone call her that.
"What, do you have a problem with it? Uncle, Sister Chen, I've been busy these past few days and haven't visited you in a while. I've missed you so much!"
Ji Xuejun rolled her eyes at