By the time Chen Shi'an and Wen Zhixia arrived at school, Wen Zhixue and Li Yilan had already parked and gotten out of their car.
It was still early, and not many parents had arrived ahead of time. Whatever their jobs or positions, the parents all seemed to have dressed up a little today, looking quite formal.
Wen Zhixue wore leather shoes and a belt, with his shirt tucked into his trousers. He had even sprayed his hair with gel and combed it into an official-looking slicked-back style, looking particularly sharp.
Li Yilan usually dressed like a homemaker around the house, but today she had put on low heels and a skirt, and the shopping basket on her arm had been replaced by a dainty little handbag.
"Uncle Wen, Aunt Lan."
"Dad! Mom!"
Standing before the two adults, Chen Shi'an was perfectly at ease, while Wen Zhixia looked thoroughly guilty.
The girl was certain that her mother, at least, had seen how she was riding on his bike just now. As for whether her mother had gotten the wrong idea-oh, honestly! There was nothing going on in the first place!
As she spoke, Wen Zhixia stole glances up at her parents to check their reactions.
Fortunately, her mother only gave her a look without saying anything more or asking about what had just happened. Only then did the girl relax.
"Heh, heh-"
Wen Zhixue laughed heartily, pressing both hands against his belt buckle as he tucked the corners of his shirt that had accidentally come loose back into his trousers.
"Shi'an, long time no see! You came to school today too?"
"Yes, I came to help out in class for the parent-teacher meeting."
"Taoist ranked first in science in the whole school! He's giving a speech onstage later, just like