Xie Chengyue took a handkerchief from his pocket and handed it to Shen Wan.
"Fun." Shen Baili obediently let her mother wipe the sweat from her face.
"Was the parent-teacher meeting fun for you?"
Shen Wan smiled and nodded. "It was. So many people praised our Suìsuì."
"I was so proud."
Shen Baili cupped her cheeks in both hands. "Hehe, I really am that amazing."
Ji Qi couldn't help cutting in. "Suìsuì, you're shameless."
"That's me!" Shen Baili said. "Being thick-skinned is a strength too, so I'll take that as a compliment."
"You're thick-skinned too." Shen Baili returned the compliment.
Ji Qi smiled. "Gee, thanks."
Shen Baili said, "You're welcome."
Xie Chengyue ruffled Shen Baili's hair. Though she had grown to 163 centimeters, she still looked like a lively child beside the tall, imposing man.
"Suìsuì is amazing. There's no need to be modest." Xie Chengyue's voice was gentle, but his tone left no room for argument.
Children deserved praise when they'd earned it.
Ji Qi scratched his head, a little embarrassed. "Uncle Xie is right."
"Suìsuì really is amazing. She's the best Suìsuì and the best class monitor." Qiao Yi couldn't hold back either. She added, "Suìsuì is my best friend."
Shen Baili said happily, "That's right. I'm the best Suìsuì, and Yi Yi is my best friend."
Shen Baili was growing more confident and radiant by the day.
"Suìsuì, are you hungry?" Xie Chengyue checked the time. It was almost mealtime.
Shen Baili nodded honestly. She got plenty of exercise and had a big appetite. "I'm hungry."
"Let's eat at the cafeteria. I'm telling you, the steamed fish and steamed pork ribs with rice flour are super delicious. You have to try them!!!"
"Sure." Shen Wan and Xie Chengyue agreed at once. They wanted to try the school