She drew out an "Oh," her tone full of teasing. "Oh!!! So Mommy was blushing!"
"Tang Yao!"
Teased by her daughter like that, Shen Qingyan's face turned even redder.
Overcome with embarrassment and anger, she raised her hand as if to smack her.
The little girl giggled as she fled the danger zone and ran back into the bedroom...
Of course, Shen Qingyan had not really intended to hit her. Otherwise, how could the little girl have gotten away?
She rubbed her burning cheeks and leaned back on the sofa. It took quite a while before the flush on her face gradually showed signs of fading.
Just then.
A knock sounded at the door.
Shen Qingyan got up and went to the door. After looking through the peephole and seeing Xu Nan standing outside, she opened it.
"Nannan, why did you come over so late?" Shen Qingyan asked in confusion.
"Why did I come over? Wasn't it because I was worried about you?"
Xu Nan said irritably, "You left in such a hurry yesterday, and you still haven't replied to my messages... Hey, why is your face so red?"
"..."
Shen Qingyan touched her cheek. Sure enough, it was still somewhat hot. "Maybe it's too warm."
Xu Nan did not suspect anything. As she walked inside, she fanned herself with her hand.
"It is a little warm... Villas are great. You can set the temperature however you want... Pfft, that's not the point. What happened with Yaoyao's kindergarten yesterday?" She sat down on the sofa and asked.
"It's been resolved," Shen Qingyan answered.
"How was it resolved?" Xu Nan pressed.
"Yaoyao transferred to another kindergarten," Shen Qingyan said.
"What?!"
Xu Nan shot to her feet from the sofa and stared at Shen Qingyan, asking excitedly, "Transferred schools? Are you kidding me?"
"So she was bullied?"
"Why didn't you tell me earlier?"
"You should've called me at the time!"
"Do you know how much damage that could do to Yaoyao's heart?"
Vetting failed. Take it slow—don't let things develop too quickly! Fifth update, please bookmark!
Although Tang Yao's arrival had brought Shen Qingyan countless additional hardships,
Xu Nan simply could not bring herself to dislike the little girl. On the contrary, she had grown fond of her to the bone and truly cared for her.
She could not imagine how much harm being forced to transfer schools after a conflict would bring to Tang Yao's young heart.
And Shen Qingyan—what grievances had she suffered in that conflict...
"Don't worry."
Shen Qingyan took her wrist and pulled her back down onto the sofa. "She wasn't bullied. She transferred because that kindergarten was too irresponsible."
"Really?" Xu Nan asked skeptically.
"Of course it's true. Why would I lie to you?" Shen Qingyan said softly.
"Phew!"
Xu Nan let out a sigh of relief. "That's good."
"Qingyan, listen to me. If anything happens again in the future, remember to call me right away."
"I trained in Sanda for ten years. The five medals hanging on the cabinet at home aren't just for show!"
"Okay, okay. If something like this happens next time, I'll definitely call you!" Shen Qingyan nodded with a smile.
"Then which kindergarten did Yaoyao transfer to? I should get familiar with it in advance, so I won't be clueless if you ask me to pick her up again." Xu Nan picked up a cup from the coffee table, poured herself some water, took a sip to moisten her throat, and asked.
"She transferred to Yinghong."
Shen Qingyan answered.
"Pfft!"
Xu Nan sprayed a mouthful of water back into the cup.
"She transferred to Yinghong?! How did that happen?!"
She knew all too well that Shen Qingyan had tried to send Tang Yao to Yinghong before, but had not had the slightest connection there.
"It was..."
Shen Qingyan was about to tell her the whole story from beginning to end.
But then Tang Yao ran out of the bedroom with a phone in her hand.
"Mommy! Aunt Xu is here too!"
"Good evening, Yaoyao. Come give Auntie a kiss!"
Xu Nan crouched down and opened her arms.
Tang Yao reluctantly walked over, only to be grabbed in a hug and showered with kisses. Mwah, mwah!
"Yaoyao, what is it?" Shen Qingyan asked.
Looking utterly lifeless in Xu Nan's arms, Tang Yao answered, "Daddy called. He said we can go to Dini Amusement Park tomorrow and asked what Mommy thinks. If Mommy agrees, Daddy will buy the tickets first..."
"Does Yaoyao want to go to Dini?" Shen Qingyan asked.
Tang Yao nodded.
"If Yaoyao wants to go, then Mommy wants to go too!"
She reached out and rubbed the little girl's head with a smile.
"Okay, then I'll go reply to Daddy now!"
The moment Xu Nan loosened her hold, Tang Yao darted back into the bedroom.
Xu Nan had already frozen in place.
After quite a while, she finally frowned at Shen Qingyan and asked, "Didn't we agree yesterday that if you were scared, you wouldn't go? That you wouldn't take the gamble?"
Shen Qingyan brushed aside the hair by her temple and gently pursed her red lips. "I think he's worth taking a chance on..."
Xu Nan was stunned.
Looking at Shen Qingyan's resolute expression, she stood there in a daze for a long time before letting out a long sigh. "Tell him to prepare one more ticket. I'm going tomorrow too..."
"I'm going to vet him for you!"
"If he really is a scumbag who's all show and no substance, I'll kick his—Who is it? What? I'll be right there!"
She clenched her fists fiercely, but before she could finish, her phone suddenly rang. After answering it and listening, her expression changed abruptly, and she immediately rose from the sofa.
"Don't buy the ticket. I can't vet him now. Something went wrong at the magazine again, and I need to hurry over. Shen Qingyan, listen to me—before I vet him, take it slow. Don't let things develop too quickly..."
Daddy, Yaoyao still can't read... Sixth update, please vote with monthly tickets!
As she spoke, Xu Nan had already rushed out the door.
Watching her retreating figure,
Shen Qingyan wore a faint smile.
Having a friend like that by her side was truly a very fortunate thing.
She suddenly remembered that she had not explained the kindergarten matter in detail yet.
But judging by how rushed Xu Nan had been, she probably would not have time to talk on the phone...
Early the next morning.
Tang Chen and Shen Qingyan held Tang Yao's little hands on either side as they arrived at Tiny Land.
Even from far away, they could see several long lines of people stretching so far that the ends were nowhere in sight...
"There are so many people!"
Looking at the crowd, Tang Yao seemed overwhelmed. "How long will we have to wait with this many people... Daddy, why don't we come back when there are fewer people..."
"No need. We'll go this way!"
Tang Chen held Tang Yao's hand, and Tang Yao held Shen Qingyan's. The three of them passed through the long lines and arrived at the VIP entrance. After their tickets were checked, they successfully entered the park.
Seeing this,
Countless people waiting in line revealed envious expressions.
"VIP! After all this time, I've finally seen a VIP!"
"I still don't understand how VIP tickets are even bought..."
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