"Ningguang, time to come home."
Xiu Yuan called out with a faint smile.
Just as most parents would call their children home for dinner.
What Ningguang had once dreamed of had now become an everyday occurrence.
Ningguang did not particularly enjoy playing with children, but the longer she spent with them, the better she understood them as a group, as well as each child's personality.
Some children were introverted, some timid, some outgoing, and some short-tempered.
Getting along with them was no simple task.
Playing with those children was part of Ningguang's investment strategy.
Their ability to gather information had already proved useful to Xiu Yuan several times, so building good relationships with them could only benefit her.
"Xiu Yuan, I want to play a little longer. You go home first."
Hearing Ningguang's answer, Xiu Yuan paused in surprise.
Usually, whenever he came to call Ningguang home for dinner, she would happily skip over to him.
Why was she being a little rebellious today?
"Then I'll go home and start cooking. Come back soon."
"Okay!" Ningguang waved happily at Xiu Yuan.
Without giving it much thought, Xiu Yuan headed home.
After watching him leave, the children around Ningguang all grew envious.
"Ningguang, your big brother is so nice. He doesn't rush you home for dinner."
"Yeah, yeah! I'm so jealous. My mom always drags me home for dinner, and she won't let me out to play until I've finished eating."
"Me too. I'm so jealous you have such a nice big brother."
The children around Ningguang all began praising him.
Ningguang smiled gently as well. "Yes, I have a big brother who loves me very much. He's also the best big brother in the world."
"I have something to do. Let's play again tomorrow." Ningguang said goodbye to them.
"Huh?