"I have someone here who seems suitable," Song Minggui said to Song Mingyuan after a moment's consideration. "There's a girl in my class who wants to find a tutoring job during the summer vacation."
"She's a good student, especially in English; she's one of the top students in her class, and she has a good personality too."
"If you don't mind, we can find some time to meet."
Upon hearing this, Song Mingyuan raised an eyebrow. "Isn't Shenshen in your class too?"
"Yes, they're both from Class 5," Song Minggui nodded. "It was this kid who sent someone to ask me for help, to see if I knew any suitable tutors. What a coincidence!"
"Is it the one from yesterday?" Song Wantang, who was standing next to her, finished reading the chat history but didn't rush to expose it. Instead, she asked curiously.
"No." Song Minggui shook his head. "The one yesterday was Xia Jinshu, a second-year high school student. The one I'm talking about is Xia Yunuo, who is in the same class as him."
"Oh, okay." Song Wantang nodded thoughtfully, glanced at the photo on her phone again, and continued to ask, "Is she very pretty too?"
"Hmm..." Song Minggui hadn't expected his older sister to focus entirely on her face, and his lips twitched slightly. "She is indeed quite pretty."
"That girl you were talking about yesterday who had a very ambiguous relationship with Shenshen, you wouldn't be referring to Xia Yunuo, would you?" Song Wantang asked again.
It's her.
"Eek~"
Song Wantang finally understood.
Yesterday, Song Yunshen brought Xia Jinshu to the restaurant for a meal, and today he brought Xia Yunuo to the restaurant again.
Is she using her shop as a date spot?
What kind of braised chicken should I eat on a date with a girl?
Can't I just take it to the mall?
That's really embarrassing for her.
But there are only two girls.
Who was that pretty girl from Shulan Middle School who we brought this morning?
Song Wantang was completely confused, but hesitated whether to speak directly.
After thinking it over, she secretly sent two photos to Song Mingyuan, who was standing next to her.
[ Song Wantang ]: Your precious son has done a good job, bringing three girls to dinner for two days in a row.
Ignoring his vibrating phone, Song Mingyuan looked at his younger brother and asked, "Is Xia Yunuo dating Shenshen?"
"Not at the moment." Song Minggui shook his head. "If there were, Teacher Jiang would definitely be the first to know; she would have told us long ago."
"I see..." Song Mingyuan narrowed his eyes, recalling how Song Yunshen had enthusiastically recommended that Ruan Zheng find a tutor during dinner last night, and he made up his mind.
No wonder.
However, the name Xia Yunuo sounds somewhat familiar.
Xia Jinshu... Xia Yunuo... all have the surname Xia?
Where have I seen this before?
Song Mingyuan frowned, then suddenly felt a kick to his calf.
Turning to look at Song Wantang, he saw her gesturing towards her hand.
Only then did Song Mingyuan realize what was happening, and he picked up his phone to glance at the message.
The next second, his expression froze.
Yesterday, Song Yunshen brought that girl named Xia Jinshu to our house.
So, is that little girl in the Ningjiang Middle School uniform today Xia Yunuo?
But who is this little girl wearing the Shulan Middle School uniform?
Does it look familiar?
Song Mingyuan tried hard to recall, and finally a flash of inspiration struck him, and he suddenly remembered.
These are Yan Zhenxia's three daughters!
Indeed, his surname is Xia.
However, the last time I saw her daughters was two or three years ago.
If Song Mingyuan hadn't remembered that he had recently handed over the matter of renting a house to his son, he really wouldn't have thought of it at all.
After all, Yan Zhenxia's family doesn't have much to do. Occasionally, when they need help repairing appliances like water heaters and air conditioners, their children aren't always home.
I saw them once two or three years ago, and now, seeing them again, the three little girls have all grown up quite a bit; I almost didn't recognize them.
After figuring all this out, Song Mingyuan made a plan.
[ Song Mingyuan ]: Don't tell Minggui.
"Then you should talk to Xia Yunuo this week." After sending the message, Song Mingyuan looked at his younger brother. "When you guys start your summer vacation, let's set a time for you to bring her to meet Ruan Zheng and her family, and finalize the contract."
"Okay." Song Minggui nodded in agreement.
The meal was finished.
Song Minggui away.
Song Mingyuan then drove Song Wantang to play mahjong.
In the car, Song Wantang couldn't help but laugh and tease, "Brother, your son is amazing! I never realized it before, how come he's suddenly become so bright?"
"That kid's just overly compassionate," Song Mingyuan said calmly. "Those three girls are the daughters of our tenants in the East District. They even missed paying their rent this month; their families are struggling financially."
"I just handed over the rental collection for two apartments to him, and he seems quite helpful."
"In any case, it's good for him to get more exposure to these things."
Upon hearing this, Song Wantang was immediately surprised. "Is that so? You didn't just offer to help because the girl is pretty?"
"It's perfectly normal for a young man to be in love," Song Mingyuan said calmly. "Just don't get the girl pregnant."
"Ew~" Song Wantang pouted, "You're a bit mischievous too, no wonder you were able to win over your sister-in-law back then."
"Let's not talk about that."
"I don't want to," Song Wantang sighed, "But you two, the older brother and the younger brother, are clearly still thinking about it. Do I really need to bring it up?"
"You're one thing, Guigui is really driving me crazy. All these years, she still won't even go on a blind date."
"Are you really planning to grow old alone?"
Song Mingyuan fell silent, clearly not wanting to continue the conversation.
Song Wantang didn't say much, but instead asked, "So you're really planning to agree to that girl becoming a tutor? Will Ruan Zheng be willing?"
"Just a preschool teacher," Song Mingyuan said calmly. "It's nothing more than teaching the most basic things. The key is to have patience. Kids from poor families, if they're willing to go out and earn money, have plenty of patience."
A restaurant serving braised chicken.
Song Yunshen sat opposite Xia Yunuo, eating and chatting with her while eavesdropping on her thoughts.
[So delicious! I haven't had braised chicken in ages, I really want another serving!]
"Is it good?" Song Yunshen asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Hmm, it's alright." Xia Yunuo hurriedly swallowed the chicken in her mouth and responded modestly in a low voice.
Ha, what a hypocrite.
Song Yunshen buried his head and chuckled to himself, finding Xia Yunuo quite adorable in this state.
[He ate like he was rushing to his death, but it was just okay? Haha, that's so cute!]
Xia Yunuo lowered her head, and could hear Song Yunshen's teasing in her mind from time to time. Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she began to fidget.
Do I eat that fast?
She was already being very restrained.
It's all because this braised chicken is so delicious.
"I'm still a little hungry," Song Yunshen suddenly said. "How about we order another dish? But I can't finish it all by myself. Could you help me eat some later?"
Upon hearing this, Xia Yunuo hesitated immediately. "Isn't that too much?"
[I really want to eat it, but Song Yunshen only has a buy-one-get-one-free coupon, right? Buying another one would be too expensive.]
"Oh dear, you need to eat well to study properly. Could you get me some later?" Song Yunshen said, getting up to call Xiao Wu at the front desk and asking him to bring another serving of braised chicken.
Seeing this, Xia Yunuo had no choice but to suppress her anticipation and wait.
But the next second, her expression suddenly changed.
[Luckily I didn't eat with Xia Kening when we were here earlier, otherwise I really wouldn't have been able to eat this much.]
The content of these thoughts was like a thunderclap, instantly exploding in Xia Yunuo's mind.
Her fingers, which were holding chopsticks, paused, and she looked at Song Yunshen in disbelief.
Just now...
What did he say in his head?