The genius villain's mother is going crazy in the kid's variety show

by sasucchi0123

The genius villain's mother is going crazy in the kid's variety show by relying on food

9. Chapter 9

161 - 180

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Chapter 161 When Will We Meet Again
? Another chaotic day ended, and Nanzhi calculated the time.

"Two more days."

She couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Even though she was like a duck in water in the kitchen, she was so exhausted by the explosive growth of orders that she didn't want to talk.

When she cooked in the past, she would keep her eyes on the camera and interact with the audience watching the live broadcast from time to time.

But now...

She is a ruthless cooking machine.

Of course, the taste is still as good as always.

But Nanzhi was happy.

The live broadcast room was filled with wailing:
[What? Wasn't it three days? Damn it, who sped up my time! ]

[Nanzhi's calculation was correct. The last day is the mission settlement day, so the shop must be closed early.]

[What a bolt from the blue! Didn't we agree to wait until I save up some money to go to Yanjing to eat at Nan's Restaurant? ]

[Looking at Nanzhi's expression, she was probably saying that she had finally ended her damn working life! ]

[Please keep going, Boss Nan! Please! ]

[What if the next store is opened in a new location? It would be best if it were near my home... Hehe! Sweet dreams! ]

【Come to my house! Eat, drink and have fun all in one place! I will definitely check in every day! 】

[Good idea! How about changing the baby show into a national tour of Nanjia Restaurant? ]

【Do you think this is a concert tour? 】

…

The smiles shifted from the audience's faces to Nanzhi's face.

She prepared the staff meal in a good mood.

While everyone was busy cleaning up the store and preparing to eat.

She walked out of the back door of the kitchen, holding cat food in her hand.

A few days ago, Nan Yi saw a few stray cats nearby and excitedly asked Nan Zhi for food to feed the cats.

Nanzhi simply searched for the recipe online and processed the remaining meat scraps into something edible for cats.

The cat meals made by Nanzhi are the best in the world!

Just with this bowl of cat food, Nan Yi became the king of stray cats in several nearby streets in a short period of time!

Today, Nan Yi was busy playing with his friends, so the task of feeding the cat fell to Nan Zhi.

She carried a large bowl of messy cat food that didn't look particularly good. The aroma spread from miles away, attracting stray cats from nearby.

They circled around Nanzhi, rubbing their bodies and tails against her calves, with flattery and fawning expressions on every strand of cat hair.

Nanzhi saw it and smiled.

She remembered Nan Yi boasting to her that the cats liked his little appearance very much, so she decided not to burst his childish innocence for the time being and let him continue to show off.

"Come and eat, you bunch of cats who only have milk."

She walked to a fixed location and poured the cat food in the basin into several bowls.

Several stray cats of various colors and patterns skillfully found their spots and squeezed through.

At first there were only 3 or 4, but later it grew to more than 10, far more than usual.

Could it be that the reputation of Nanzhi Cat Rice has spread among stray cats, and these are new customers attracted by old customers?
Fortunately, Nanzhi prepared more portions today than usual, so there would not be enough to eat.

Those stray cats who were full did not rush to leave. Instead, they took the initiative to spread out their bellies in front of Nanzhi and meowed at her, as if saying: Come and touch me!

Nanzhi didn't move, so they got up again, took a few steps closer, and then fell on Nanzhi's instep with a plop, then they looked at Nanzhi with a humming sound and their little eyes.

...it is a perfect interpretation of the word "bumping into a porcelain"!

Nanzhi was amused and smiled.

The dim light from the street lamps fell gently around her, as if she was coated with a layer of warm soft light.

This also made Qingqing, who was watching this scene, have a lot of thoughts.

She was both happy and sad to hear the news about Zhizhi today.

I'm glad that the knot in my heart that has been bothering me for many years has finally turned around.

Unfortunately, her intuition was wrong again.

Fortunately, she did not rashly look for Nanzhi. She was the only one whose emotions fluctuated greatly.

But Nanzhi knew nothing.

Qing Qing sighed silently and walked forward slowly:
"Feeding the cat?"

Nanzhi raised her head when she heard that. The pure smile from the cats had not yet completely disappeared from her face, and she was surprised:
"Auntie? You haven't left yet?"

At least two hours had passed since Qingqing Fu Yunfeng and his friends had dinner.

Nanzhi didn't expect Qingqing to still be here.

She soon realized:
"Are you waiting for Fu Chao? I'll go call him out..."

"No, I came to see you."

Qingqing's words made Nanzhi look confused.

Look at her? Why?
Nanzhi did feel that Qingqing's attitude towards her was more friendly than anyone else.

But she attributed it to fate and didn't think too much about it.

After all, she is like that too.

But Qingqing...

"I heard that you guys are going to close the store soon. I was worried that we wouldn't have the chance to meet in the future, so I came to see you specially."

Qingqing found an explanation that seemed reasonable.

As for whether to believe it or not, only Nanzhi herself knows.

Nanzhi said jokingly in a relaxed tone:
"Fu Chao and I are friends. If Auntie doesn't mind, I will bring Yi Yi to visit you in the future."

Qingqing understood Nanzhi's implication in a second, his eyebrows were easygoing, and his tone was smiling:
"Don't worry, I didn't misunderstand your relationship."

Nanzhi breathed a sigh of relief.

But he was afraid that Qingqing might misunderstand him, so he immediately said,
"Fu Chao is a very good person."

Qingqing raised an eyebrow.

Suddenly, the subject changed:
"So you specially sent snacks to his father?"

"Um?"

"I didn't have that before."

"…"

Nanzhi was so surprised that she was speechless.

Qingqing's action is...

Jealous?

It shouldn't be the case.

Unhappy with the difference in treatment?
That's possible.

Nanzhi took a look from a distance at any time and accurately judged that—

I'm afraid the relationship between Fu Chao's parents is not very harmonious.

If there is disharmony, then there will be comparison.

Therefore, it is possible that Qingqing came to her for this little matter.

Nanzhi didn't think there was anything wrong.

On the contrary, she thought that Qingqing, who was so cold and distant, could say such words to her, which showed that he truly treated her like a junior.

Nanzhi couldn't help but smile more deeply, becoming more sincere and enthusiastic.

She immediately said that when she was free after work, she would cook a feast for Qingqing! She would cook whatever Qingqing ordered!
"Great!"

Qingqing's face seemed to light up.

In an instant, I smiled as simply and happily as a child,
and the vague regret in my heart disappeared.

Qingqing suddenly felt that it didn't matter even if it wasn't her child.

Anyway, she likes Nanzhi very much, so it would be nice to have another close junior to hang out with in the future!
Oh, and that little guy!

"Remember to bring Yi Yi with you. He has never called me grandma."

Qingqing seemed to be competing with the child and insisted on hearing Nan Yi call her grandma.

Nanzhi didn't know whether to laugh or cry, so she could only agree.

Soon, Qingqing left.

She waved her hand and disappeared at the end of the alley.

Nanzhi stood there, feeling inexplicably melancholy for some reason.

"I don't know when we'll see each other again."

She thought to herself. Chapter 162 Closing! The feast is over!

The news that Nanjia Restaurant will close in two days has spread.

Some guests received the news early and were mentally prepared in advance.

Some guests had just heard about this and it was like a bolt from the blue.

Unfortunately, no matter how reluctant they are, they have to accept the reality—

Therefore, the last two days were like a carnival for the diners!
Countless people came from all over the world, waiting for hours just to have a bite of Yan Du Xian.

The long queue outside the store almost stretched to the corner of the street, and outside the huge crowd, the police came out to maintain order;

There were not enough tables in the restaurant, so nearby businesses donated their tables and chairs to fill up every corner of the restaurant where people could sit.
Diners gave up waiting for the waiter to serve them, and almost all the services from serving the dishes to clearing the tables were self-service. When they left, the dishes were so clean that they hardly needed to be washed, and even the tables were cleaned up.

…

Someone passing by saw this grand occasion and came over to ask, not knowing what was going on:

"Is there any delivery here?"

The person being asked shook his head seriously:
"No, this is a small restaurant."

That solemn expression made it seem as if this small restaurant was a holy place in the hearts of these foodies!

…

There is a variety show camera placed outside the store.

At the beginning, I don't know who was so creative but ran in front of the camera and recorded a video letter to Boss Nan.

This lovely diner thanked Boss Nan very sincerely, and did not forget to ask her to notify the entire network when she opens the store next time, and they will be waiting for her.

Soon other diners followed suit and turned the camera into a check-in spot!
"We are lucky to be able to eat these delicious dishes!"

"I'm sorry I was biased against you from the beginning, but now I really love your craftsmanship!"

"I hope I can eat your food again one day."

"Boss Nan, stay healthy and happy!"

"…"

If you don't know, you might think it's a fan meeting!

…

#Nanjia Restaurant Closes# topped the trending search lists on major platforms and its popularity remained for a long time.

All major media outlets, public accounts, etc. are competing to write related articles, hoping to seize the opportunity to catch some of the popularity.

There are countless netizens who cannot go to the scene, but their enthusiasm for discussing online has not diminished in the slightest!

Some of them were shocked, some were excited, some were moved, and some shed tears—

[I have been following Nanzhi's first live broadcast. From being scolded by thousands of people to being admired by countless people now, I feel very complicated. 】

[Who would have thought that the initially unpopular baby variety show would develop into what it is today? ]

[The bustle of Nanjia Restaurant is a perfect reproduction of the original night market fried rice stall! A king of night markets, a god of small restaurants! What will it be next time? 】

[We definitely can't get together for the next episode, right? I really don't want to see the four of them separated, and the kids, how boring it would be without their friends to accompany them all day! ]

[Why do you all feel like the show is over? We've only filmed two episodes! Am I the only one who is looking forward to how Nanzhi will perform in the next episode?]

【And me! And me! 】

…

Among those watching the excitement was Zhong Yu.

On the third day after she agreed to shoot the documentary, she showed up at Nanjia Restaurant and checked in every day.

However, as an excellent recorder, she never interferes with the life in the camera.

So during the entire filming process, she reduced her presence.

She and a few staff members around her shuttled among the bustling crowd at Nanjia Restaurant, and were often mistaken for being part of the variety show shooting staff.

She didn't explain, but just quietly recorded every little thing that happened before her eyes.

In her lens, food becomes a bond between people.

This connection with the flavor of fireworks and warmth cannot be replaced by anything in this world.

'Perhaps I have found the original intention of documentary.'

Zhong Yu thought.

…

This grand carnival finally came to an end.

Late at night on the day when Nanjia Restaurant closed, the program's official Weibo account posted a blog post:

[The feast is over, see you next time.]

For the diners, Nanjia Restaurant has come to an end.

But for Nanzhi and the others, there is still one last day of settlement.

However, the settlement will not be broadcast live on the day, and the answer will only be announced in the subsequent edited version, which can also attract viewers to watch TV or log on to the video platform.

Without live broadcast, filming would be much easier for the guests.

Nanzhi Nanyi still woke up in the attic of the small restaurant.

When Nanzhi got up, she looked around and felt a little disappointed when she thought that she would not be able to see this scene when she opened her eyes tomorrow.

"Mother…"

Nan Yi, who was beside her, turned over, muttering something, his brows tightly furrowed.

Nanzhi's worried eyes followed and he patted his shoulder gently:

"all?"

Nan Yi opened his eyes quickly.

The dark eyes were filled with a cold light, which made Nanzhi think of the eyes of the little wolf cub he saw when he first returned, alert and cold.

Nanzhi frowned slightly:

"Having a nightmare again?"

When Nan Yi saw his mother, he turned into that warm-hearted little sweet boy again.

He grinned, showing his little white teeth.

Then he turned over and sat up:

"It was a dream."

The tone was quite indifferent.

But Nanzhi felt that this was no small matter, and frowned even deeper:

"Why do you dream every day? Are you feeling unwell? Do you want to go to the hospital for a checkup tomorrow?"

No child likes to hear the word "hospital".

When Nan Yi heard the smell of disinfectant and the sharp needle, her little body couldn't help but tremble.

"No! No need!"

He raised his voice, jumped up and rushed to the bathroom.

"I'm going to wash up!"

Just avoid the topic of going to the hospital!

Nanzhi found it funny.

The worry in my heart did not diminish at all.

What went wrong?
Obviously, there were no problems or changes in their lives, so why did Nan Yi have frequent nightmares?
Nan Zhi always felt that there were cold eyes secretly watching their lives, and the malice was pervasive and silent.

Who is...?

"Mother?"

Nan Yi has finished washing up and came out.

He lingered in the bathroom for a long time, and when he came out he found Nanzhi was still in the same thoughtful posture with his head down.

He thought Nanzhi was unhappy, so he quickly came over and lay on her lap like a puppy:

"Are you worried about me, Mom?"

"Um."

Nanzhi hugged him tightly, wishing she could use her body to protect him and block all dangers for him:
"I always feel like something is wrong, Yiyi, what did you dream about?"

Nan Yi didn't have time to feel shy or happy, she was stunned again when she heard the words.

He tried to recall the past, and found that he kept repeating the same things over and over again, so he said,
"It's almost the same as the first day."

In an instant.

A bolt of thunder struck the southern branch.

Thoughts are like ripples on a lake, becoming increasingly restless!

Why do I keep dreaming about the missing raiders?
Could it be that...

Is that person still in this world? It is really unusual for Nan Yi to have frequent nightmares.

Nanzhi has made many assumptions about the reasons.

I am even considering taking Nan Yi to see a child psychologist for targeted treatment.

But she always felt something was wrong.

Until now, a thunderbolt split the chaos in her mind...

That's right!

From the beginning to the end, she was stuck in a blind spot in thinking!

Why did she feel that the Raider had left this world?

The strategy mission has clearly not been completed!

Even the identity of the mysterious boss has not surfaced!
If she is the attacker, what will she do?
Of course, she will find a place to lie dormant and wait for the opportunity!

Nanzhi thought of a pair of sinister, malicious eyes hiding in the darkness, with sticky and terrifying malice, secretly spying on Nanyi, and creating this nightmare...

Just thinking about it, anger and disgust overwhelmed Nanzhi like a tide.

She couldn't help but clench her palms, her nails almost digging into the flesh.

That expression scared Nan Yi!
Nan Yi shouted in panic:

"Mom? Mom?"

It took Nanzhi a while to react.

She pulled herself out of her emotions and looked at Nan Yi in a trance:

"Yi Yi, Mom is here."

This was a reply to Nan Yi, and also a promise—

This time, she will not leave Nan Yi alone, but will always stay with him!

Nan Yi, who was still in a daze, felt the tenderness his mother was pouring on him, and he squinted his eyes comfortably at first.

But he didn't forget the key point:

"Mom, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?"

Nanzhi shook his head and explained after careful consideration:
"I was just wondering whether it is good or bad to meet the enemy I have been thinking about for a long time."

"Of course it's a good thing!"

Nan Yi blurted out.

Seeing Nanzhi looking at him in surprise, he raised his hand and touched his nose. After hesitating, he still chose to tell the truth:
"Because I can take revenge! In the past, a boy bullied me because he was older and taller. I finally waited until I could beat him, but his whole family moved away. I didn't even have the chance to take revenge!"

Nan Yi's cheeks were puffed up with anger.

It seems that he is really angry about not being able to take revenge!
Nanzhi was slightly stunned, then smiled again:

"You, you."

Sure enough, this is what Nan Yi would do!
After thinking about it carefully, Nan Zhi nodded in agreement:
"But you are right, at least there is a chance for revenge."

Occupy the body, abuse Nan Yi...

She will settle all these accounts one by one!
-When
the shooting was about to start, Nanzhi had already calmed down and there was basically no sign of abnormality.

As for the location for the ending and gathering of this episode, the program team chose Nanjia Restaurant without hesitation.

It seems to have become a habit.

Nanzhi took Nanyi's hand and walked down from the second floor.

The staff had already started organizing the photographic equipment on the first floor.

Nanzhi looked around and saw many familiar faces that she had commanded before.

"Good morning."

Nanzhi was smiling and seemed to be in a good mood.

Everyone at work looked up and greeted her:

"Good morning, boss!"

"Did you sleep well, boss?"

"Thank you for your hard work, boss!"

"…"

Some people even came up to serve tea and water to Nanzhi.

Nanzhi waved her hand:
"Nan's Restaurant has closed down, so I am no longer Boss Nan. Everyone, please remember this!"

Her joking words made many people fall into trance and contemplation.

These days, Nanzhi is their backbone and support.

They were all used to asking her before doing anything.

Now…

Who should I listen to next ?

In the corner.

Xu Lin, who had almost no presence, raised his head quietly.

Nanzhi glanced at him and was a little surprised:

"Director Xu, why are you squatting here?"

"I'm checking the battery status of the camera."

Xu Lin answered expressionlessly.

But Nanzhi was even more surprised when she heard it.

Does a director need to do this kind of thing?

She soon got the answer -

The photography assistant beside him waved his hands in panic:

"S-Sorry, Xiao Xu...Ah no, Director Xu! I'm sorry! I'm so sorry!"

Because of his good cooking skills, this photography assistant was temporarily assigned to the kitchen a few days ago to help Nanzhi.

So he and Xu Lin, who was also working as a temporary waiter in the lobby, became equals instead of being superiors and subordinates. They spoke and acted very casually, just like friends.

Just now, Xu Lin walked in with dark circles under his eyes and a messy hair.

The assistant completely forgot Xu Lin's identity and asked Xu Lin to help check the battery status of all the cameras in the room, saying that he was too busy...

Finished!

Will she be fired tomorrow for stepping in with her left foot first?
The assistant was worried.

Unexpectedly, Xu Lin didn't care about her.

Or, I'm used to it and I'm too lazy to care.

"It's okay, I just did it."

He clapped his hands and stood up.

Thinking of Nanzhi's extremely natural "Director Xu" just now, I still feel a little uncomfortable.

Others always call him "Xiao Xu".

Nanzhi, on the other hand, can switch freely.

"Oh! Xiao Xu! You're here so early?"

Fu Chao's excited voice came from far away.

He and Qingxi walked into the store with brisk steps. When they thought about going home after the photoshoot today, they were filled with a happy and salty smell! And the uncle and nephew are exactly the same!
Xu Lin replied expressionlessly: Here, another one called "Xiao Xu" is here.

"I'm the director, so of course I have to come early."

Xu Lin placed particular emphasis on the word "director".

Fu Chao seemed not to hear and continued to shout cheerfully,
"Xiao Xu, how long will it take us to finish shooting today? Can we finish early? I have an appointment with a friend to play ball tonight!"

Xu Lin: …

He was tired and simply chose to give up.

"When the filming is finished."

After leaving behind some nonsense literature, Xu Lin turned and left.

Fu Chao scratched his head:
"Did I provoke him?"

Nanzhi understood everything and shook her head,
"Well, maybe she is jealous of your energy."

When she saw Director Xu Lin's expression, which looked like he had been beaten up, she knew that he couldn't handle the intensity of the work in the store and was too tired.

On the other hand, what about Fu Chao?
He looked full of energy, so energetic that he could immediately jump into the river and swim three times back and forth!
Tsk, that's incredible.

Even Nanzhi felt jealous just thinking about it.

Fu Chao was more and more confused, and felt that Nanzhi looked at him with a chilling look...

"Brother Yiyi, are you going home after filming today?"

Qingxi looked at Nanyi eagerly.

Nan Yi looked at him as if he were a fool:

"certainly."

What else? Go wander the streets?

Qing Xi hesitated for a while before taking the initiative to invite:

"Would you like to come to my house and play tomorrow?"

Nan Yi didn't even think about it:

"Ask my mother."

Qingxi decisively ran to Nanzhi and repeated his words.

Fu Chao also heard it and echoed:

"Sure! Why don't you all come to my house together!"

He swallowed as he spoke.

The little calculations in his mind could be heard three blocks away! Chapter 164 See you next time

Nanzhi didn't rush to answer, but pondered:
"I'm afraid it won't work tomorrow, Auntie has something to do, how about the day after tomorrow?"

Qingxi's face fell in disappointment:
"But I have to go to kindergarten the day after tomorrow."

"kindergarten?"

These three words awakened some memories of Nanzhi.

That's right!

Nan Yi hasn't started kindergarten yet!

According to common sense, children should be sent to kindergarten at the age of 3.

But Nanyi is already 4 and a half years old!
The attacker who had previously occupied Nanzhi's body would have a conscience if he could just feed Nanyi and keep him from starving, so why would he send him to kindergarten?

It has only been a little over a month since Nanzhi returned.

There are no kindergartens in the other world, and after returning, I was too busy with various things, including filming, making money, visiting the graves in my hometown, and cleaning up the mess left by the raiders...

Nanzhi just remembered it now and was immediately filled with regret.

She was not very familiar with this area and thought that it was almost April and the school season had passed, so it might not be easy to jump the queue and get into kindergarten.

So she asked about Fu Chao.

Fu Chao was also puzzled.

But he was convinced that Nanzhi was not the kind of person who would leave her children alone, and there must be other reasons behind this.

He did not ask any more questions, but assured in a relaxed and confident tone:

"Leave this to me. I will arrange for Yi Yi to go to Xiao Xi's kindergarten, so that they can play happily together again!"

Qingxi only understood the second half of the sentence and cheered on the spot!
Nanyi understood the whole thing.

His first reaction was to tightly grasp the corner of Nanzhi's clothes, with a little panic on his face:

"I don't want to go to kindergarten! I don't want to leave my mother!"

Nan Yi wishes he could stick with Nan Zhi 24 hours a day.

This is indeed the case.

Now I suddenly told him that he had to go to kindergarten and leave his mother...

How could Nan Yi accept this?
He seemed to be abandoned. His little face was filled with fear, and he looked at Nan Zhi helplessly.

It seemed as if his mother's words could decide his life or death.

Nanzhi's heart was broken.

However, she knew that Nan Yi needed social interaction.

In particular, the various problems discovered during this filming all show that Nan Yi lacks communication with people of his own age, which will definitely be detrimental in the long run.

But she did not easily ignore Nan Yi's emotions. Instead, she squatted down and patiently comforted him.

It takes a bit long.

Nan Yi finally managed to get rid of the separation anxiety that had not yet arrived, and the others arrived early.

Nanzhi had to put the kindergarten matter aside for the time being and gave Fu Chao a look:

"Let's talk after the shoot."

Fu Chao nodded.

Xie Yu's gaze came over inadvertently.

Nanzhi was completely unaware of this.

She took the exceptionally quiet Nan Yi's hand and found a place to sit down.

Others were like her.

Everyone was in a very relaxed state, sitting in their own small restaurant, chatting like friends, and welcoming the last shoot of the second episode.

Xu Lin first announced the task settlement.

Although they opened a small restaurant together, everyone's tasks were slightly different.

First is the southern branch.

She is the owner of a bankrupt shop, and her mission is to turn the shop around and pay off the 3,000 yuan in overdue rent.

With the current task progress, let alone turning losses into profits, it is simply turning stones into gold!

Not only did she achieve it easily on the first day, she also earned several times more than 3,000 yuan!
The mission was easily accomplished!

Then there was Fu Chao.

The identity he won was a real estate agent, but now he has changed his career and becomes a restaurant lobby manager.

It seems that I am doing well so far. The mission goal of "saving money to buy a mobile phone for my mother" has been easily completed with the dividends from Nanjia Restaurant.

The second is Qi Pei'er.

She was supposed to be the owner of the dessert shop. Now that the dessert shop has been merged into Nanjia Restaurant, in a sense, it is still open.

Her task was to find out her own children's troubles, which she completed early in her spare time when running the shop, ranking only second to Nanzhi!

Finally, it's Xie Yu.

He used to be the owner of a breakfast stall, and now he has been promoted to the second chef of a popular internet celebrity restaurant, which is a high promotion no matter how you look at it.

His task was even simpler, "to spend a happy time with the children". Just looking at Xie Anan smiling all day long, you can tell that this task was completed very well!

… So, all four guests have successfully completed their tasks!
Xu Lin behind the camera clapped his hands twice symbolically before solemnly saying,
"Based on the popularity of the live broadcast room, audience votes, live broadcast votes, and task completion, I declare the final winner of this episode to be Nanzhi!"

Crash!

Everyone applauded!

In addition to Fu Chao and other guests, there are also all the staff behind the camera!
Everyone sincerely congratulated Nanzhi Nanyi and couldn't agree more with this result!
Nanjia Restaurant exists because of Nanzhi.

Besides her, who else is more qualified to be number one?

At this time, Xu Lin announced the reward:

"Next, the program team will donate a Hope Primary School to a poor mountainous area in the name of Nanzhi and Nanyi!"

Now everyone was surprised.

Including Nanzhi!

Nan Yi and other kids didn't understand the significance of Hope Primary School, so they were confused when they heard it.

Only Fu Chao exclaimed:

"It looks like our show makes a lot of money!"

He was the winner in the last round, and the amount of the reward alone was not at the same level!
However, Fu Chao did not feel unbalanced, but was happy for Nanzhi Nanyi.

He was afraid that it would cause controversy later, so he deliberately explained:
"This is a good thing! Anyway, the ones who benefit are the children in the mountainous areas!"

This is not appropriate for anyone to say, and it is most useful only for Fu Chao to say it.

Sure enough, when the show was broadcast later, this sentence made many people who wanted to criticize the program team for being biased choose to shut up.

Nan Yi was originally immersed in emotions.

He was suddenly congratulated by everyone, but he didn't react and asked his mother foolishly what it meant.

"It's the uncles and aunts from the program team who did good things in our name. When you have the ability in the future, remember to do more good things, okay?"

Nan Yi seemed to understand what he said, but not quite.

But this didn't stop him from nodding vigorously.

Everyone laughed good-naturedly when they saw Nan Yi's cute reaction.

Qing Xi raised his hand high:
"I want one too! I want to be with brother Yi Yi too!"

Fu Chao held his forehead with his hand in disgust and amusement:

"Did you understand what Aunt Nanzhi said, little guy?"

Qing Xi shook his head honestly:

"I don't understand."

Fu Chao really wanted to send his little nephew back home.

While everyone else was laughing happily.

Little Qi Zhang didn't understand either.

But he didn't care about that. He just showed his brotherly loyalty and patted his chest:

"I'll come too! An An, you should come too!"

Xie Anan smiled softly and replied softly,
"Okay."

So everyone laughed even harder.

In a joyful atmosphere, the recording of the program is coming to an end.

"The second episode of filming ends here! See you in half a month!"

Chapter 165 Kindergarten

After the camera was turned off, the already relaxed state of the guests became even lazier.

Fu Chao immediately came to Nanzhi's side:

"What do you think of my suggestion?"

It seems that she is even more active than Nanzhi!

Nanzhi felt Nanyi's small hand tightly grasping the corner of her clothes again.

She reached out and patted him soothingly.

Then he said to Fu Chao:

"Xiaoxi's kindergarten must be very good, but..."

Nanzhi pursed her lips, looking a little embarrassed.

Although she didn't know the specific family background of Fu Chao and Qing Xi, when she saw the way Fu Chao's parents talked and dressed that day, she knew that they must be from a wealthy family.

Even if Nanzhi wanted to give Nanyi the best, their financial conditions were limited now, and they couldn't invest all their fortune in kindergarten tuition.

Therefore, she could only decline politely:
"...Thank you for your kindness, but it may be a bit difficult for me."

Fu Chao is cheerful, not stupid.

He immediately understood that Nanzhi was short of money.

Seeing that he was simple-minded, he didn't say anything loudly, but slapped his forehead and said,
"Look at me, I actually forgot to send you the information about this kindergarten! Don't make a decision in a hurry, why don't you wait until you get more information about the kindergarten?"

Nanzhi understood his good intentions and did not refuse this time:

"Okay, let me take a look."

Pause for two seconds, then

"I have something to do tomorrow, but I'm free today. Why don't you let Xiaoxi come to our house tonight? I can cook something they like and send him home after we're done."

Fu Chao's eyes lit up:

"Can I come along?"

He also has a lot of favorite foods!

Nanzhi asked in confusion:

"But don't you have a date tonight?"

She just overheard Fu Chao say that he had an appointment to play basketball...

"It's okay. He can fight alone."

It's just a show, how can it be more important than eating?
Fu Chao clenched his fists excitedly, determined not to miss this great opportunity!

"You guys play golf?"

"No, tennis."

"…"

Playing tennis alone?
Playing with the air?
Nanzhi was really at a loss for words.

But when I thought that it was Fu Chao who did such a thing, I was not surprised at all.

"If you'd like to come, I'd certainly love to."

The answer given by Nanzhi made Fu Chao smile even more brightly.

After finalizing this matter, the conversation between the two came to a temporary end.

Xie Yu, who was wandering nearby, "coincidentally" approached:
"I seemed to hear you guys talking about...want to have dinner tonight?"

He had a light expression.

However, he inadvertently pointed out the bad behavior of Nanzhi and Fu Chao who were going to leave them out and eat alone.

Qi Pei'er, who was originally on the phone with her agent, also hung up and rushed over:
"Eat? What eat?"

Nanzhi told the truth - she said Fu Chao helped her find and recommend a kindergarten, so she prepared a meal to thank him and also for the two children to play together.

Qi Pei'er's eyes lit up like light bulbs:

"Kindergarten? I'm familiar with this! My agent's mother is the principal of a public kindergarten! My Qi Zhang just transferred there to study a while ago!"

She then listed various aspects of the public kindergarten, and the overall evaluation was very good.

The most important thing is that this kind of public kindergarten will not put too much financial pressure on Nanzhi.

Nanzhi hesitated decisively.

Fu Chao also felt a sense of crisis.

Before he could even open his mouth, Xie Yu took the lead:
"Why don't you consider An An's kindergarten?"

He explained the situation briefly.

Simply put, the strengths in all aspects are very balanced, and the tuition fees may be slightly more expensive than public kindergartens.

But one thing is very important...

It is within walking distance of Nanzhi's home!
When they realized this, not only Nanzhi, but even Xie Yu couldn't help but be surprised!

He pondered for a moment and said,
"So we live very close to each other."

It's just across the street, a few minutes' walk away.

Nanzhi became more excited after hearing this.

Just now she was still worried about arranging kindergarten.

In the blink of an eye, three options, each with its own pros and cons, were presented to her, making her so dazzled that she didn't know what to choose.

She hesitated only for a moment.

Fu Chao was so anxious that he was about to explode:

"This, this has to be based on first come first served!"

Xie Yu calmly refuted:

"This is Nanzhi Nanyi's wish, no one can interfere."

Qi Peier nodded repeatedly:

"Yes, yes, Nanzhi didn't say anything!"

Fu Chao was angry and sad.

On the side, the cubs' heads moved closer quietly.

Qi Zhang, who was brought here midway, was confused:
"What are you talking about?"

Nan Yi had no expression on his face and did not respond.

Qingxi had no choice but to help him explain:

"Aunt Zhizhi said she wants to send little brother Yiyi to kindergarten."

The tone was quite sympathetic and regretful.

Qi Zhang is indeed Qingxi's good brother. As expected, he widened his eyes and exclaimed,
"Ah! Brother Yiyi is so miserable!"

Qingxi sighed like a little adult:
"That's right, who would like to go to kindergarten?"

Xie Anan, who was always quiet, refuted them:

"I like it. The teachers in the kindergarten are very gentle, the food is delicious, and there are many children. I love going to kindergarten!"

Qingxi and Qi Zhang looked at Xie Anan with incomprehensible eyes.

Nan Yi still had no expression on his face.

After a long while, he finally let out a breath:

"I'm not going anyway."

Nanzhi also gave an answer:
"I want to go and see it in person before making a decision. After all, Yiyi is somewhat reluctant about the issue of going to school."

If Nan Yi really resists, Nanzhi thinks it is not impossible to postpone the admission time a little.

So, she decided to take him to the kindergarten to observe it in person first, so as to change his idea that going to school is a disaster.

Nanzhi's proposal was agreed by everyone.

But this evening's meal...

Looking at the three pairs of eyes staring at him eagerly, Nanzhi laughed and said,
"Why don't you all come to my house? Let's have a celebratory dinner for our guests today?"

Fu Chao laughed thankfully.

Qi Pei'er raised her hand and cheered.

Xie Yu smiled subtly.

They all quickly shared the good news with their children.

The child had a short memory and immediately forgot his sympathy for Nan Yi, jumping up and down happily:

"Great! We can play together again!"

"What are we going to do later?"

"I want to visit brother Yi Yi's room!"

"…"

It was after 4 p.m. when everyone arrived at Nanzhi's house.

After entering, everyone had time to take a seat.

Nanzhi went to the kitchen and came out:
"There's no food in the refrigerator. I need to go out and buy some."

After filming outside for half a month, she had already cleared out all her things.

Fu Chao exclaimed:
"I actually forgot about this important thing! Don't worry, I'll call my assistant to buy it!"

Nanzhi stopped him:
"No need, there is a supermarket downstairs, just a few steps away."

Then he walked towards the door.

Xie Yu followed without even thinking:

"I'll go with you."

They are the ones who go for purchasing these days. Nanzhi is used to it and is about to nod. "No!"

Fu Chao categorically denied it!
Everyone's faces became a little strange.

Then he heard Fu Chao say solemnly:
"What if the paparazzi took pictures of the two of you? You won't be able to clear your name even if you jump into the Yellow River!"

It actually makes some sense.

Even Xie Yu changed his tone:

"Let the assistant buy it."

Nanzhi also nodded.

"But what do you want to eat tonight?"

As soon as she asked the question, she quickly received a similar response:

"Just do whatever you want."

"Well, don't make it too complicated."

"How about making dumplings? Together?"

Although they said they wanted to eat the food cooked by Nanzhi.

But when it really came to this moment, I thought to myself that Nanzhi had been tired for so many days and didn't want her to work too hard.

In the end, dumplings won unanimous approval.

Fu Chao's assistant was waiting nearby. He called and within 20 minutes, the assistant knocked on the door carrying large and small bags of food.

Nanzhi told Fu Chao's assistant the list of ingredients in person, and even Fu Chao didn't hear it clearly.

When everyone saw the pile of ingredients, they were shocked:
"So many!"

"You can't eat casually."

Nanzhi said lightly.

Everyone didn't want to trouble Nanzhi too much, but Nanzhi didn't seem to think so.

She prepared three kinds of dumpling fillings alone:

The most classic and popular cabbage and pork dumplings;

Shepherd's purse and meat dumplings are perfect for spring;
and shrimp dumplings are best fried.

Qi Pei'er, who helped to take out the ingredients, asked curiously:
"Why are there no dumpling wrappers?"

"The dumpling wrappers sold in the store have too much alkali, which is not good and not tough enough."

Nanzhi shook her head and was unwilling to compromise in this regard.

The other three looked at each other.

Well, didn't we agree to let Nanzhi relax a little?

Fortunately, everyone has been working together in the restaurant for many days, and with their help, the food preparation process is not particularly troublesome.

Fu Chao and Qi Pei'er were responsible for washing the vegetables, Xie Yu was responsible for cutting the vegetables, and Nanzhi was responsible for kneading the dough herself.

Everyone was busy together, and the sound of jingling came one after another.

It seemed like a re-enactment of the kitchen scene at Nanjia Restaurant.

But there is no camera here.

The kids who had sneaked into Nan Yi's room to play as soon as he entered the room all ran out when they heard the noise.

"What are you doing?"

They opened their eyes wide with curiosity.

Qi Pei'er told them that they were going to prepare dumplings.

The kids didn't react very enthusiastically, but instead focused their attention on the basin in Nanzhi's hand.

Swish!
The little ones' faces were instantly lit up with excitement!
They rushed to Nanzhi again, with Nanyi being the closest.

Xie An was the second one and asked curiously,
"Aunt Zhizhi, are you playing with flour?"

Nanzhi wanted to deny it.

But if you think about it carefully, this idea is really interesting.

He nodded seriously:

"Yeah, about the same."

Qingxi: "Wow! This is so interesting!"

Qi Zhang: "We want to play too!"

Nan Yi was not very happy:

"Don't disturb my mother while she's cooking!"

Qingxi hugged Nanyi and said,
"Brother Yiyi, let's play together!"

Nan Yi pursed her lips, looking very reluctant.

Nanzhi thought this was a good idea.

The dough she had kneaded just needed to rise, and the time in between was plenty for her to play with the children.

She simply got some flour again, freed up the coffee table for the children, and wiped the surface clean.

Then she gave each of the cubs a small basin.

Nan Yi and Xie Anan were on one side, Qing Xi and Qi Zhang were on the other side.

Even though Nan Yi, who had just said he was reluctant, now had a tense face and a serious expression between his brows.

Given his temper, he probably didn't want to do too badly and embarrass his mother.

"alright."

Nanzhi stood in the middle, like a classroom teacher.

She poured flour into each basin.

The kids all looked at the flour in their own bowls, then at the bowls of others, and were satisfied.

Well, the portions are about the same!
Thanks to Nanzhi's precise touch, a comparison contest among the cubs was avoided.

At this time, Xie Yu and others also came over and stood by to watch the fun.

Nanzhi continued to instruct the children to add water to the basin. They stopped when she shouted, which was basically a hands-on teaching.

But the kids were not so quick to react. They started to panic from this step. Either they added too much water or it spilled out, and the table soon became a mess.

Fu Chao, a bystander, was the first to speak out. He said to Qing Xi:

"Hold your hands steady, don't shake! Don't shake! Yes, just add it like this!"

Qingxi was unhappy:

"Uncle, you don't understand!"

"Hey! You said I don't understand?"

Fu Chao rolled up his sleeves and waved his hand,
"I want a basin too! I want to knead the dough too!"

Hehe, he has wanted to play for a long time!
Now that Fu Chao is leading the way, Qi Pei'er and Xie Yu can also join in.

Everyone was assigned their own dough basin and began to mix and knead the dough under the guidance of Teacher Nanzhi.

Some have calm thinking and excellent performance, like Xie Yu and Nan Yi.

Some, like Fu Chao and Qing Xi, were particularly bad and were in a state of panic.

Looking around, the room was filled with activity and everyone was working hard.

It was just too messy, with flour all over the table, the floor and everyone's body.

However, everyone had a good laugh.

Nanzhi felt helpless and amused.

She was not idle either. While everyone was busy with the dough, she took the ingredients and started chopping the stuffing.

The pork is a whole piece of unprocessed pork, with three parts fat and seven parts lean, and beautiful texture.

First cut the meat of Nanzhi with a slanting knife, then cut it into sections with a horizontal knife, and then chop it into fine meat paste with a row of knives.

It needs to be chopped finely while retaining a little bit of granularity.

The cabbage cannot be chopped too finely, otherwise the juice will be lost and the taste will be bad.

Instead, break it apart first, drain the water, and then chop it into pieces.

Fearing that the children would not like chopped green onion and ginger, Nanzhi used green onion and ginger water instead.

Then add seasoning such as fine salt, peanut oil and pepper.

Use chopsticks to stir in a clockwise direction. This will not only make the meat filling taste even, but also make it stronger, so that it will taste better and be chewier when cooked.

Nanzhi's series of movements were quick and agile.

By the time others had finally finished their "battle" with the dough, she had almost finished preparing the filling and was just waiting to wrap it.

How to roll the dough is also a science. If it is too thin, it will have no floury taste, and if it is too thick, it will be hard to eat, so it should be slightly thicker in the middle and slightly thinner at the edges.

Nanzhi instructed everyone to roll the dough into long strips and then pinch them into equal-sized pieces.

At this stage, the kids, who were about to lose their patience in the dough battle, found new fun again.

Qingxi exclaimed:

"Wow! Play-dough!"

"Xiao Xi, this is food, not a toy. We can't waste it!"

Fu Chao warned him seriously.

Qingxi looked down and saw that the dough in Fu Chao's hand was thin and had no shape at all.

"cut!"

Qingxi snorted in disgust and ignored him.

Fu Chao was so anxious that he was sweating profusely. He just didn't believe that he couldn't do it!

The dough of Fu Chao and Qing Xi was finally rescued by Nanzhi herself, and barely reached the standard for rolling out dough.

There is only one rolling pin at home.

Of course, even if there are extra ones, they can't be used.

No one here is good enough to use a rolling pin.

So Nanzhi taught them the simplest method - pressing with a cup.

Although it will not achieve the level of being thick in the middle and thin at the edges, for white pastry novices other than Nanzhi, it is the simplest and easiest way to do it.

Everyone tried clumsily.

The most serious one undoubtedly belongs to Southern Italy.

He held the glass carefully, and pressed the washed and wiped bottom of the cup onto the soft dough.

"ah."

Nan Yi knew that he had failed without even looking.

He used too much strength and the dough was torn, so it naturally couldn't be used to make dumplings.

Nanzhi was rolling the dough quickly while paying attention to the movements on the coffee table.

Suddenly seeing this scene, she stopped and wondered whether she should go over to help.

But Nan Yi did not ask her for help.

Nanzhi had no choice but to stop and watch Nanyi's reaction patiently.

Nan Yi first observed the location of the broken skin, and then pondered for more than a minute.

Perhaps he had rehearsed it in his mind and felt confident before he took action again.

The dumpling skin pressed out this time was not perfect, but fortunately it did not break.

Southern Italy's confidence has increased greatly.

By the third try, I had already mastered it and pressed out a perfect dumpling skin.

Nan Yi does not seem satisfied with this.

He touched the slightly thick edge of the dumpling skin and was distressed for a long time.

Suddenly an idea struck him. He turned the glass upside down and carefully used the body of the glass to press over the edge to make it thinner.

At the same time, he did not forget to keep the dumpling skin round and intact. Although the speed was a bit slow, the result was good.

Moreover, as he gradually became familiar with the operation, even the only drawback, the speed, was improved.

Ignoring the noisy uncle and nephew Fu Chaoqingxi behind him, Nan Yi held up the dumpling wrapper high, her dark eyes sparkling with joy:
"Mom, look!"

"Yeah, I saw it, Yi Yi did a great job!"

During the whole process, Nanzhi did not move his eyes away.

I also witnessed with my own eyes Nan Yi's progress from encountering difficulties, analyzing the causes, to solving the problems...

Of course, what made her happy was not only Nan Yi's talent in cooking.

What really made her happy and relieved was Nan Yi's gradual growth.

She seemed to be nurturing a young seedling.

Even if it has been ravaged and hurt by wind and frost.

But as long as she takes good care of it and guides it patiently, she can watch this seedling grow little by little.

Until it grows into a towering tree that can shelter people around it from wind and rain!
This sense of accomplishment that fills Nanzhi's heart is incomparable!

She couldn't help but murmur again:

"We are awesome!"

It was obviously Nan Yi who showed off first, but when he was really praised by his mother, he became more shy than anyone else.

Then I put all my energy into rolling the dough faster.

After a while.

"Almost."

After Nanzhi made the announcement, he brought over three large pots of dumpling filling.

Finally, it's time to make dumplings!
"Can you make them?"

Nanzhi looked around.

Some people nodded, while others shook their heads.

She demonstrated the action:
"It's very simple, just put the filling on it, don't be greedy and put too much, then fold it and pinch the edges tightly."

This is the most common way to make dumplings.

Nanzhi was inspired and demonstrated several methods:

Yuanbao dumplings, crescent dumplings, willow leaf dumplings, triangle dumplings...

She even wrapped fresh shrimps in dumplings, leaving a little of the tail exposed, and then gently pinched the head into a round shape to make dumplings in the shape of a goldfish!

Although her hands didn't show any special movements, the dough in her palms was like a magic spell, and she could knead it into any shape she wanted.
The kids were so excited that they screamed!

They gathered in front of Nanzhi and were particularly excited when they saw the little goldfish lying vividly on the plate:
"Do it again! Do it again!"

Nanzhi was so excited that she pinched out a small plate, and there was no sign of their interest decreasing.

Nanzhi had no choice but to stop it:

"Shall we try some other dumplings?"

The kids are not unreasonable. Although it's a pity, they still have to obey.

Then they were also very excited to try making goldfish dumplings.

Not only the kids, but also the three adults, Fu Chao, Xie Yu and Qi Pei'er, are the same.

Not surprisingly, everyone failed.

They refused to believe it and tried it again and again.

Even Xie Yu, who was closest to success, made goldfish dumplings that were far different from those made by Nanzhi.

A cute and lively creature;

A dull and mechanical one that looks silly.

Not only are there differences in goldfish dumplings, but also in dumplings of ordinary shapes.

The ones wrapped by Nanzhi are beautiful and plump, standing lightly on the chopping board like works of art.

And what they made... well, at least they were recognizable as dumplings.

When all the dumplings were finally wrapped and placed on the table, a sharp contrast immediately emerged.

Qi Peier waved her hand to comfort him:

"It's okay, it'll be fine once it's cooked!"

It turns out not to be.

With the same filling, dumplings made by different people can have completely different feelings.

The dumplings made by others were well-filled with fillings, so even though they were a little crooked and oddly shaped, they still tasted good.

As for the dumplings in Nanzhi, they are a taste enjoyment -

The dumpling skin is of just the right thickness, locking in the juice inside. When you take a bite, the boiling hot soup gushes out, burning you to the point of scalding, yet you're reluctant to throw it away.

The pork is extremely tender, and is paired with cabbage and shepherd's purse. The former is crisp and sweet, while the latter is as fresh as spring. It is extremely delicious when eaten alone.

Dipping it in some balsamic vinegar with shredded ginger is a real touch of genius.

The aroma of vinegar wafts through the mouth, whetting one's appetite. Combined with the taste of the light filling, the word "amazing" is not enough to describe the feeling.

If you can eat spicy food, you can also mix a little bit of chili oil made by Nanzhi into the vinegar dish.

Chili oil is made from more than a dozen spices and has a mellow and rich flavor. When combined with the lightness and agility of balsamic vinegar, it creates a unique taste experience.

In addition, Nanzhi also made shrimp fried dumplings.

The most taboo in making fried dumplings is to have one side yellow and the other side white. Every edge must be fried until golden brown.

Some people make fried dumplings because they are lazy and just fry them.

If it were Nanzhi, it would naturally be fried to the point of being real.

Not much oil is used, and she relies entirely on her touch to judge the heat and what is just right.

If it is not fried well, the filling will not be cooked; if it is fried too long, the filling will become dry and the skin will be too hard.

Only by pinching the critical point and using slow frying fire can the filling be cooked little by little.

The fried dumplings made in this way are truly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with rich juicy meat.

Food can always bring people the simplest and most direct happiness!

Whether it is boiled dumplings or fried dumplings, the satisfaction brought by eating them is the same!
Take a bite of dumplings and drink a sip of hot dumpling soup, and your cheeks will be filled with satisfaction.

The fatigue from days of shooting seemed to be washed away.

Nanzhi couldn't help but smile.

The bowl of dumplings in front of her didn't look very good.

Many of them had their skin broken!

There is no doubt that these dumplings were made by her.

Most of them were made by Nan Yi herself, and the rest were given to her by others who rushed to give them to her, saying that they must let her, their "master", taste their craftsmanship.

Nanzhi did not disappoint everyone. She tasted each dish one by one and kept nodding and saying "not bad" and "delicious".

Those who were praised all laughed out loud.

Nanzhi already has the style of a great general.

But when I ate the dumplings that Fu Chao had cooked until the skin broke, I couldn't find any words to praise him, so I could only say euphemistically:
"...there is still room for improvement."

Everyone was amused and laughed non-stop.

Fu Chao didn't feel ashamed.

His cooking skills were poor to begin with, so not being criticized was a victory!
"This is my first time making dumplings, I have no experience, let me practice a few more times and see!"

Fu Chao said solemnly.

Because of him, the whole dinner table was noisy.

Nan Yi, who was away from the hustle and bustle, sat next to Nan Zhi, but he couldn't even smile.

He was very nervous throughout the whole process and stared at Nanzhi's movements without blinking.

Seeing that his mother finally ate his dumplings, he couldn't help but hold his breath.

Take a bite and chew gently.

A smile appeared on Nanzhi's eyebrows and eyes.

She quietly lowered her head and moved closer to Nan Yi:

"Yi Yi's is the best, even better than mom's."

"How is that possible?"

Nan Yi muttered something, but his little face relaxed uncontrollably and he shook his head happily.

After thinking for a while, he made a bold statement:

"I will make dumplings for my mother every day from now on!"

"this…"

Nanzhi wondered whether he should teach Nanyi a few more dishes to divert his attention?

Otherwise, if you eat dumplings every day, even the most delicious food would be unbearable!

Happy times are fleeting.

Before I knew it, it was almost 9 o'clock in the evening.

Xie Anan had already yawned several times and leaned sleepily against his father Xie Yu.

Nan Yi's three cubs were full of energy. They ran in and out of the house and didn't look tired at all.

Nanzhi glanced at the time:
"Everyone should go back and rest early today."

The proposal was unanimously agreed.

After staying at the filming location for half a month, everyone was eager to go home and have a good rest.

Xie Yu was the first to stand up, holding Xie Anan.

He lowered his head slightly, a hint of warmth in his cold eyes:
"Then you should also have a good rest. Contact me via WeChat when you have time."

The WeChat account was added just now. It was Qi Pei'er who first brought it up. She felt unbalanced because she thought that they didn't have what Fu Chao had.

Nanzhi simply added everyone on WeChat and created a small group of 4 people.

So she answered casually:

"Okay, let's chat in the group."

Xie Yu was silent for a few seconds.

"I'll play a little longer!"

Qingxi, who was chattering in dissatisfaction, was held under the armpit by Fu Chao and dragged out of the bedroom.

Fu Chao lowered his head and glared at him:

"Be careful or I'll tell your parents about it!"

"Uncle Snitch."

Qingxi snorted, but slowly stopped struggling.

Qi Pei'er also called Qi Zhang:

"Let's go, we're going home too."

As they said this, they waved goodbye to Nanzhi together.

Nanzhi took Nanyi and sent them to the elevator before turning back to the house.

Nan Yi lowered her head and kicked her little feet, looking like something was not right.

Seems like you're still…unhappy?

Nanzhi walked forward with a smile and touched his sweaty forehead.

Thinking back to just now, Qingxi and Qi Zhang, two cheerful little guys, were running back and forth in the bedroom and living room, while Nan Yi kept frowning, seemingly disapproving of their behavior.

But if you think about it carefully, Nan Yi was actually following behind them the whole time, which was why he was sweating so much.

Qingxi and Qi Zhang would also call him from time to time.

It seems that the filming over the past half month has finally built up some friendship for them.

Nanzhi asked with a smile:

"Can't bear to part with it?"

"No!"

Nan Yi's eyes widened and he retorted very quickly.

Nanzhi did not expose him, but said:
"In the future, we will have more and more friends."

Nan Yi wrinkled his nose and snorted indifferently:

"Friends or something, I don't care..."

The voice became lower and lower until it became a trance.

Nanzhi's smile became more meaningful.
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the underground parking lot, Qi Pei'er led Qi Zhang to jump into the car first.

"Bye everyone, see you later!"

The car has driven away.

Her impetuous voice still echoed in the air.

Fu Chao, who had just stuffed the noisy Qingxi into the car, was about to look up, but he didn't see anyone.

He hummed and glanced at Xie Yu's car next to him. He was carefully putting the sleeping Xie Anan into the child safety seat.

After fastening his seat belt and gently closing the car door, Xie Yu was about to go around to the other side to get in the car when he was stopped by Fu Chao.

Xie Yu's attitude seemed the same as usual:
"What's the matter?"

Fu Chao narrowed his eyes:

"Are you upset with me?"

Xie Yu sighed:
"You're overthinking."

The two fell into an eerie silence.

The drivers and assistants of both parties who were in the car and heard the noise were so frightened that they dared not breathe.

Fu Chao caught a glimpse of it and said,
"Why don't we go and talk over there?"

"OK."

Xie Yu was naturally not afraid.

Who would have thought that when they arrived at the secluded place, Fu Chao burst out laughing:

"Are you jealous of me, Xiao Xie?"

"Call me Xie Yu."

Xie Yu rejected Fu Chao's friendly signal with an expressionless face.

Fu Chao smiled even more happily:

"Come on, stop pretending, Xiao Xie, I know you like Nanzhi!"

As calm as Xie Yu was, his expression couldn't help but change.

He frowned in distress at first, then suddenly realized:
"So you don't like her."

Otherwise, Fu Chao would not have said this in such a relaxed tone.

Fu Chao: "Of course I like her! It's just the kind of love a brother has for his sister, or the love between friends! I'm not like you guys, all of you have bad intentions!"

Xie Yu was very perceptive: "You guys?"

Fu Chao avoided the question.

He smiled mischievously:

"Why, do you want me to help you?"

Xie Yu was silent for a moment before answering,
"No need."

After saying that, he turned and left.

However, Fu Chao could sense the hesitation in his voice.

All the way back to the car, Fu Chao couldn't help shaking his head and laughing when he thought about it:
"These people say one thing and mean another."

The assistant in the front seat turned back cautiously:

"Brother Fu, you didn't have a fight, did you?"

Fu Chao was puzzled:

"Fight? Me and Xie Yu? What's there to fight about? I'm really optimistic about him!"

The assistant didn't understand at all.

Fu Chao didn't count on it either.

His smile faded slightly, as if thinking about something—

As for Xie Yu, at least he is better than Lu Shixu. Lu Shixu arrived in Yanjing at 11 a.m.

He had an appointment to meet someone and went straight to the agreed restaurant after landing.

This is a private restaurant that requires reservations. It is located in an alley in Old Yanjing, and the courtyard is the restaurant itself.

There was no sign at the door and even the wall paint was peeling off.

But in the minds of many people, this store is very famous.

It specializes in royal court cuisine and has been visited by countless celebrities. The ingredients used are top-quality ingredients from all over the world.

However, in Lu Shixu's eyes, these precious dishes are not as good as a bowl of stir-fried dishes at Nanjia Restaurant.

He looked listless, his face was as pale as the snow on the mountains, and even his fingertips were stained with fatigue.

It seems like I don't care about anything in the world.

So, when he was led by the waiter through the corridor, he was "accidentally" bumped into by someone...

Crash.

The coffee in the other person's hand spilled all over his coat sleeves.

"Oh my god!"

The young girl opened her beautiful and innocent eyes and apologized repeatedly,
"Sorry sir, I didn't mean it! Your clothes should not be worn anymore, how about I compensate you?"

Lu Shixu didn't even bother to raise his eyes.

He took off his coat and wore only a shirt.

But when he looked down, he saw that even the sleeves of his shirt were stained with coffee.

Lu Shixu's brows slowly gathered together.

"Go to the car and get a new set."

After giving instructions to Tao An behind him, Lu Shixu took a step forward.

The steps are fast and clean.

His eyes never stayed on the girl for a moment from beginning to end.

Although he didn't say a word, anyone could see that -

He wouldn't want the whole suit.

Tao An also quickly agreed.

He then followed suit, without much communication with the other party, and quickly trotted away.

One of the young girl's friends, also a spoiled rich girl, was immediately dissatisfied:
"What? Are we a scourge? We got away so quickly! Mumu, you didn't mean it! Wait... they didn't think you hit on me on purpose, did you? What do you mean by 'pu'..."

My friend wanted to curse "Pu Xinnan", but when the words came to his lips, he couldn't say it.

Thinking of the man's elegant demeanor just now, as cool and pure as the mountain mist, at least the word "Puxin" can never be associated with such a beauty.

Another friend chuckled:

"It's no wonder that people have wild thoughts! The guy just now had so many men and women who wanted to offer themselves to him! He must have seen this kind of thing so many times that he's used to having wild thoughts! But Mumu, I know you're definitely not that kind of person!"

"Who is that person?"

"Have you heard of Lu Shixu?"

Who in the Yanjing circle doesn't know Lu Shixu?
After hearing the name, one of the friends patted the young girl on the shoulder with understanding:

"I heard that Lu Shixu has a very bad temper! I just saw it! Mumu, you've worked so hard!"

My friend looked sympathetic.

As for the Mumu they mentioned...

That's right.

It is what Chang Mu admires.

The corners of her mouth twitched.

If she hadn't known that these two people were spoiled by their family and were too stupid, and never thought before speaking, Chang Mu would probably have thought that they were saying it on purpose for her to hear!
Today, she had originally invited a few sisters to this private restaurant for dinner.

Who would have thought that by such coincidence, she would meet Lu Shixu, the target of the strategy that she had tried so hard to meet before!

How could she miss such a great opportunity?
Of course she would go for it!

Chang Mu was really anxious and couldn't find any other suitable method, so he used the most direct method of spilling coffee.

It's old-fashioned, but it's useful.

And Chang Mu didn't want to take the opportunity to ask for contact information, she just wanted to leave an impression on the other party.

When we meet again next time, this impression will become an opportunity to get closer...

it is a pity.

Not to mention "next time", Lu Shixu didn't even take the first step!

How could there be such a man in the world!

Chang Mu was secretly indignant.

But when I thought of Lu Shixu whom I had just met, my heart couldn't stop beating wildly again!

As expected of a master of Hell-level strategy, that face, that figure, that demeanor...

Hmm?
Wasn't the person who just walked past Fu Yunfeng?

Why is he here? -
Lu Shixu changed his clothes and walked out of the inner lounge.

As he walked, he casually adjusted his cufflinks.

Tao An was pacing back and forth anxiously.

Suddenly seeing him coming out, I was so shocked that I shuddered all over!
"Sir!"

Lu Shixu, who hadn't even looked at him, paused and asked,
"What's the matter?"

"No! Absolutely not!"

Tao An shook his head almost instinctively.

Lu Shixu's face darkened slightly.

Tao An gritted his teeth and endured the overwhelming momentum, but ultimately he couldn't hold it in and handed his phone over.

"I just saw a piece of news. To be exact, it was a gossip..."

Lu Shixu frowned at first, then his gaze froze.

He scanned every word of the not-so-long news article, as if he was verifying its authenticity.

But my emotions kept surging, like layers of waves, constantly washing over me.

Just when he was about to turn around and rush out...

"So the girl you like is Nanzhi!"

Fu Yunfeng's voice suddenly sounded behind Lu Shixu!
Lu Shixu was slightly startled and turned around.

He has been learning martial arts since he was a child and was thrown into a war zone where real swords and guns were used to hone his skills.

It can be said that there are only a handful of people who can quietly approach him.

But Fu Yunfeng did it.

It wasn't because Fu Yunfeng's skills were so hidden, but simply because Lu Shixu was distracted by a piece of news that he didn't know whether it was true or not, and he didn't even notice Fu Yunfeng walking behind him!
Although Lu Shixu knew very well that Nanzhi had a great influence on him.

But there has never been a moment when my understanding is as clear and definite as it is now.

He couldn't help but be stunned.

Fu Yunfeng saw it and shook his head:

"Young man, you are really in your prime."

Lu Shixu quickly regained his composure:
"Do you know Nanzhi?"

"My son Fu Chao is recording a show with her recently. I went to the store to eat last time and met her once. I guess we know each other. She even gave me some snacks!"

Fu Yunfeng's words made Lu Shixu's expression change slightly.

It was because he had never received similar treatment in front of Nanzhi.

But is this a special kind of thing?

"Okay, stop standing there like an idiot. Sit down."

Fu Yunfeng invited Lu Shixu to take a seat.

Lu Shixu refused without a second thought:
"No need. I'll give you the food, and I won't eat."

After saying that, he asked Tao An to bring out the box.

After the wooden box landed steadily on the table, Fu Yunfeng brushed off the non-existent dust on his hands and carefully opened the lid.

An exquisite and elegant teacup lies quietly in the box, blue as the sky, white as jade, and with sparse stars.

It is the typical feature of Ru kiln in Song Dynasty.

Fu Yunfeng watched with fascination.

Until Lu Shixu was about to leave, which drew his attention back—

"Wait, young man, don't be so anxious. Why don't you listen to me talk to you first?"

Fu Yunfeng smiled calmly.

After hesitating, Lu Shixu finally sat back.

"What does Uncle Fu want to say?"

Fu Yunfeng avoided answering and asked with interest:
"How did you two meet? So now you have a one-sided crush on Boss Nan, but she doesn't know? Or does she know but rejected you?"

Rather than offering advice, Fu Yunfeng looked more like he was gloating over someone else's misfortune.

I wish I could get to the bottom of Lu Shixu!

How could Lu Shixu not see it?
His face became colder.

It's like a thousand-year-old piece of ice, constantly emitting cold air.

Tao An behind him was shivering with cold and wanted to ask Mr. Fu to stop talking.

However, in such a situation, Tao An didn't even dare to move, let alone speak.

To Tao An's surprise, Lu Shixu actually suppressed his temper.

He just said coldly:

"If that's what Uncle Fu wants to say, then we have nothing to talk about."

What surprised Tao An even more was Fu Yunfeng.

It turns out that old ginger is still wise, and he remains calm at this moment.

Fu Yunfeng waved his hand:

"Okay, I know you don't want to hear it, so I won't ask anymore."

It just so happened that the dishes that Fu Yunfeng had ordered in advance were served one after another.

Fu Yunfeng then invited Lu Shixu to eat.

Lu Shixu didn't even raise a finger.

Fu Yunfeng sighed,
"Why, do you want to rush over now and ask Boss Nan whether the rumor is true or not?"

Lu Shixu didn't answer, but his eyes flickered slightly.

Fu Yunfeng couldn't help but smile, but his smile was full of ulterior motives:

"Then what is your identity and position? Boyfriend? Or pursuer?"

Lu Shixu pursed his lips and still said nothing.

Fu Yunfeng raised his eyebrows:
"When pursuing someone, the most taboo is not knowing yourself clearly! Understand your position and think about what you should and shouldn't do!"

Lu Shixu rarely heard such advice from elders.

There was no one before, but now no one dares.

But it must be said that Fu Yunfeng's words were exactly what he was worried about.

Otherwise he wouldn't be sitting here and listening to Fu Yunfeng's nonsense.

"I know."

He understood everything without Fu Yunfeng saying anything.

But Fu Yunfeng said meaningfully:
"People involved are often confused, aren't they? If you can really remain calm and self-controlled, then it's not love."

"Is Uncle Fu like this back then?"

Lu Shixu's sudden words were like an arrow that hit Fu Yunfeng.

It took a long time for Fu Yunfeng to recover from the shock.

He glanced at Lu Shixu helplessly:
"You really don't want to admit defeat at all."

Lu Shixu raised his hand.

Same here.

Fu Yunfeng laughed in silence and said:

"But I have to say, you and Boss Nan are a good match, a perfect couple!"

Lu Shixu's expression finally eased a little:

"Thank you very much."

He finally picked up the chopsticks and took a bite of the food on the table.

Fu Yunfeng asked curiously:

"How does it taste?"

"Difference."

Lu Shixu answered with absolute certainty.

Fu Yunfeng once suspected that there was something wrong with his sense of taste:
"It tastes pretty good, how come it's not... Wait, you're not comparing it with Boss Nan's dishes, are you?"

Lu Shixu nodded, which was considered as an admission.

Fu Yunfeng was silent.

It's not that I was speechless, but after thinking about it carefully, I found that what Lu Shixu said actually made a lot of sense.

This private restaurant, which he has always loved, is not bad, but it is slightly inferior to Nanzhi's pickled pork with preserved vegetables and Dezhou braised chicken.

This is even when the ingredients are absolutely convenient!
If Nanzhi were to cook these top ingredients, how good would it taste?

Nanzhi rubbed his nose and felt a little itchy.

Boss Yang Jie, who was sitting opposite her, saw this and hurriedly asked with concern:

"Are you feeling unwell? Do you have a cold? Or does the food taste wrong?"

It was really attentive!
But Boss Yang had no other intentions, he was just worried about his own God of Wealth!

At this time, the two were sitting in a chain restaurant owned by Boss Yang.

It is an ordinary fast food restaurant that focuses on cost-effectiveness. The environment is naturally not high-end, but it is overall clean and tidy, with good lighting and ventilation.

Of course, what's even better is the food on the table.

Especially the fried rice dishes that Nanzhi and Boss Yang developed together. Just by looking at them in front of you, you can smell the endless aroma.

The seats in the store were almost full, and more than 80% of the customers had the fried rice series created in collaboration with Nanzhi in front of them.

The aroma of food floated in the air, and everyone had a happy smile on their face because of the delicious food!
Boss Yang was also happy to see the guests enjoying their meals!

Because satisfied customers mean they will come once, twice, three times...

Until you become their loyal customers and bring in continuously growing sales!

Even now, more than half of the diners come here just for this bowl of fried rice.

This is also why Boss Yang regards Nanzhi as his own ancestor of the God of Wealth!

A true god
of wealth! The kind that radiates golden light!
"Thanks to Nanzhi for agreeing to cooperate with us. This is definitely the best decision I have made in my life!"

Boss Yang flatters Nanzhi like crazy, even wanting to call her the hope of his life!
Nanzhi: There is no need to be so exaggerated.

"As long as the public can accept it, it's fine. If there are any shortcomings, please point them out and I will improve them in due course."

The southern branch is proud but not complacent.

She believes that she has not yet reached the end of her culinary career, so she must always seize opportunities to improve herself.

Boss Yang was full of emotion and praise again, praising Nanzhi to the highest heaven.

Until Nanzhi couldn't stand it anymore and took the initiative to change the subject.

Boss Yang then carefully mentioned one thing:

"But regarding cooperation, I do have some new ideas. How about you invest in us with your recipe technology? I mean as a shareholder of the entire company, not just a commission on the fried rice category."

sounds good.

Nanzhi believed that Boss Yang was 100% sincere.

However, Nanzhi also felt that if Boss Yang's proposal was followed, the two sides would be too closely bound together.

If she really became a shareholder, she couldn't just sit there and do nothing. She would have to participate in the management, which would be much more troublesome than simply taking dividends!
So Nanzhi politely rejected Boss Yang and only said that they could cooperate in the future.

Boss Yang sighed regretfully and brought the topic back to the fried rice itself.

Nanzhi was wearing a baseball cap and sitting quietly in a corner with Boss Yang.

The store was noisy, and she subconsciously blocked out other sounds.

At this moment, the conversation between two girls at the next table suddenly broke into her ears—

"Hey! Did you see the revelation?"

"Of course I saw it! The couple I was rooting for finally came true woooo!"

"Last night I saw Dajuzi post a preview saying that he was going to reveal a big secret about his relationship today. I thought he was just joking again, but I didn't expect it to be true this time! I'm so happy!"

"Nanzhi and Xie Yu are a perfect match! The handsome man and beautiful woman in the photo look so perfect together!"

"That's right!"

"…"

Nanzhi herself:?
What?
She and Xie Yu are having an affair?

"Wait a minute, I'll make a phone call."

Nanzhi adjusted his cap and stood up.

Boss Yang was eager to worship her, so naturally he had no objection. He even asked Nanzhi if she needed a quiet place.

Nanzhi thought that this fast food chain was located on the street, with people coming and going in and out of the store, and it would be bad if someone recognized them.

He nodded and agreed to Boss Yang's suggestion, and was taken to the office which was only accessible to internal staff.

After closing the door, Nanzhi waited until she was the only one left in the room. She opened her cell phone and searched for the so-called scandal.

The source of the scandal is a paparazzi media called [Dajuzi Entertainment].

He first released a preview last night, and then announced it with great fanfare at noon today, with the title [Nanzhi and Xie Yu are in a public-funded romance]!
Nanzhi frowned and glanced at the photo.

I don't know how they managed to accurately cut off the beginning and the end, and just happened to take the photo when there were only two of them—

In the photo, the blossoming light pink crabapples weigh down the branches, just brushing the top of the southern branch.

She lowered her head slightly, probably not noticing what was happening above her head.

Xie Yu, who was walking behind her, noticed it more keenly than her.

He stretched out his long arms and carefully picked up the flower branch.

The petals fell sporadically and landed on the shoulders of the southern branch.

The southern branch lowered her eyes, unaware.

Xie Yu's eyes were gentle.

You're not even to mention.

This paparazzi has pretty good photography skills, and he captured a very atmospheric scene of the two of them.

The angle is very clever. The two people in the photo look very close. The tall Xie Yu seems to be hugging the slender Nan Zhi from behind...

In fact, Nanzhi remembered that this incident happened when the group was off work and everyone else was there.

The next second after the photo was taken, she noticed Xie Yu's action. She subconsciously dodged to the side, and then politely thanked Xie Yu.

Immediately afterwards, Nan Yi ran towards her and stayed closely beside her like a little guard.

She and Xie Yu didn't say a single word and quickly distanced themselves from each other.

Of course, when the two were closest to each other, they were at least half a meter apart.

Nanzhi even believed that Xie Yu's behavior had no other ambiguous meaning.

He is a person with a cold exterior but a warm heart, so he probably just did it for the sake of convenience.

But in the eyes of this paparazzi, it was interpreted as a scandal.

...It's simply outrageous!

Nanzhi also flipped down.

I saw that most of the hot comments in the front row were praises—

[I'm tired of talking about this match! Please get married right here! ]

【I am from the Civil Affairs Bureau, here I come! 】

[Oh my god, I thought I was the only one in the world who supported their CP! I didn't even dare to tell anyone!]

[Every time the two of them are in the same frame on a show, I always have a big smile on my face, hehe! ]

[Xie Yu's eyes look hehehehe…]

【Why don't you two make a TV series? 】

…

Nanzhi: ? ?

Where were all those netizens who were always being mean to her online?
When did the world become something she didn't recognize?
Nanzhi was speechless for a moment, unwilling to look at it any more, and quickly called Xu Li.

Xu Li seemed to be busy, and there was a noisy voice beside him:
"Hello?"

"Have you seen the online gossip?"

Nanzhi's brows and eyes looked a little solemn.

In her mind, this was a big deal!
Unfortunately, Xu Li and she did not agree.

She seemed to be distracted by something, and even her answer was not very thoughtful:
"Huh? Oh, I know, it's you and Xie Yu."

Nanzhi lowered his voice:

"Xu Li."

"Sorry, sorry! I'm a little busy here!"

Xu Li noticed Nanzhi's displeasure and quickly apologized.

Then, there was a rustling sound of papers being sorted out from the other end of the receiver.

After a few seconds, the background sound became quiet.

Xu Li's solemn voice continued:
"I don't mean anything else, but this scandal is not a big deal at all!"

"Um?"

Nanzhi was puzzled.

Xu Li could only explain:
"As for the scandal, it's important who it happens to, and it's also important who it's spread to! First of all, you're not a female celebrity who sells a single persona, so the scandal won't affect your fans' attitude! Your biggest label is your cooking skills, so as long as you don't mess up your cooking, your existing fan base won't be shaken! Secondly, Xie Yu is also a high-quality target, a rising star in the director world, a genius with a promising future! Having a scandal with him will actually enhance your positive image and change the public's perception of you! Look at it now, after the photos came out, so many people have a better impression of you..."

Xu Li gave a long explanation, almost breaking the whole thing down into pieces, and told it to Nanzhi.

After finishing speaking, he added:

"...Otherwise there would be so many celebrities creating scandals!"

in short-

In Xu Li's opinion, this is not a bad thing.

She even thought that she could let the scandal continue for a while, and then clarify it when the time was right, in order to maximize her benefits!

Nanzhi didn't say anything.

Xu Li's heart skipped a beat:
"You...are unhappy?"

Nanzhi said bluntly:

"I don't like it."

Xu Li opened his mouth and wanted to say something.

But when the words came to her lips, she swallowed them back.

Because Xu Li had a hunch that Nanzhi wouldn't like to hear her explain too much.

Somehow, ever since Nanzhi seemed like a different person, she had become more and more afraid of Nanzhi, and it was difficult for her to ignore her emotions and opinions.

Including now.

After hesitating, Xu Li sighed and said,
"Okay, if you really don't like this, I will contact Xie Yu and issue a joint clarification statement."

At this point, Nanzhi was not satisfied.

She reminded calmly:

"Xu Li, for me, being popular is never necessary, and I don't care whether the public likes me or not. As a collaborator, I hope you can understand this."

Xu Li felt as if an electric current was running through his entire body; even the top of his head felt numb!

She suddenly understood what Nanzhi meant.

"Could it be that you are...Okay, I get it. This won't happen again."

Nanzhi pondered for a moment.

She suddenly said,
"Now that you understand, there are some decisions that I hope you can seriously consider."

Nanzhi just changed her mind.

Previously, she regarded Xu Li as a fish in a net, and wanted to pull her into her own camp at all costs, even by tempting her with benefits and taking her time.

But today's scandal made her suddenly realize.

Rumors seem to be a good thing to Xu Li, but not necessarily to Nanzhi.

Her plan was the same.

What she wants may not necessarily be what Xu Li wants.

So, now she simply hinted at her real plan of not being an actress in the entertainment industry in the future.

Just wait for Xu Li to listen and think about it before making a decision.

"I'll wait for your answer."

Nanzhi heard that Xu Li didn't answer for a long time and was about to hang up the phone.

At the last moment, Xu Li hurriedly called her.

"…etc!"

Nanzhi thought she had thought it through.

As a result, Xu Li asked hesitantly:

"Are you still having dinner tonight?"

Xu Li was too busy at work and did not come to Nanjia Restaurant for dinner.

So Nanzhi promised her that she would prepare a meal for her personally after the filming was over.

Now…

Nanzhi burst out laughing: Clarifying a scandal is not just a matter of posting a notice online.

Xu Li is responsible for communicating with Xie Yu to ensure that the clarification method will minimize the impact of this incident.

After all, the two of them are friends, and they can't let a rift arise over such a small matter.

Anyway, when Nanzhi finished talking with Boss Yang and was driven home by him, the clarification notice had not come out yet, and the situation seemed to be getting worse.

Nanzhi raised his hand and pressed his temple, and he really couldn't accept the looks of contemporary netizens.

How could she see ambiguity in her simple colleague relationship with Xie Yu?
Fortunately, Boss Yang gave her some comfort.

Although further cooperation was not reached, the dividend income brought to Nanzhi by fried rice was already very considerable, more than Nanzhi expected!
Thinking of the beautiful bank card balance, Nanzhi was in a good mood.

Even when she got out of the car and said goodbye to Boss Yang, the smile on her face never faded.

Then she caught a glimpse of a Bentley parked on the side of the road—

Familiar license plate.

A familiar man walked out of the car.

Nanzhi knew that this person was looking for her, so she put one hand in her pocket and thought happily:

If this guy really came to question her about the scandal, she could listen to him for a few more seconds because she was in a good mood before turning against him and cursing.

In the blink of an eye, Lu Shixu had already walked closer.

"I'm back from a business trip."

He said.

Just like a husband who honestly reports his itinerary to his wife.

Nanzhi tutted:
"Well, then what?"

Lu Shixu didn't rush to speak.

Instead, he glanced at Boss Yang's car which had not yet left the roadside.

Nanzhi looked in the direction he was looking.

Through the car window, I saw Boss Yang looking around curiously.

She was probably thinking about her relationship with Lu Shixu, and was hesitating whether she should go forward to help.

Nanzhi waved his hand in the air, signaling Boss Yang to leave first.

Then, she crossed her arms with interest, wanting to see Lu Shixu's next reaction.

Lu Shixu's jawline was slightly tense, as if he was enduring something.

Nanzhi, who was familiar with him, knew that this was a sign that Lu Shixu was suppressing his intense emotions.

Who knows, the next second he might ask you an inappropriate question...

"That's your friend, right? Should I say hello to him?"

Lu Shixu's emotions disappeared in an instant.

He looked not only calm, but also somewhat… proactively friendly to Boss Yang?
Hmm?
Was she dazzled?

Nanzhi once suspected that she had not woken up yet, otherwise why did she encounter so many strange things today.

I don't know if Nanzhi's surprised gaze was too direct.

Lu Shixu turned his face away uncomfortably and handed the box in his hand over.

"I brought you a gift from my business trip."

Nanzhi was confused.

When I lowered my head, I found that Lu Shixu was holding a wooden box in his hand.

Oh, it shouldn't be described as a wooden box.

Nanzhi had seen the wealthy royal treasury in another world, which contained countless rare treasures.

So it was not difficult for her to recognize that the box was made of huanghuali wood.

As a precious wood second only to rosewood, the box was exquisitely carved with patterns and exuded a faint fragrance. How could such a good thing worth no less than six figures be used only to store things?

Needless to say, the things inside must be more expensive.

Nanzhi didn't want to accept it and refused directly:
"I don't want it."

Lu Shixu had anticipated her answer a long time ago.

He said with certainty,
"Why don't you open the box and take a look at what's inside?"

Nanzhi glanced at him.

Finally, I couldn't resist my curiosity and opened a corner of the lid...

"Hmm? Books?"

"It's an ancient book from the Ming Dynasty."

Lu Shixu supplemented it in a timely manner.

When Nanzhi saw the name on the yellowed cover, he realized that there was more than just an ancient book inside.

This is a cookbook.

To be precise, it was a talented scholar in the Ming Dynasty who recorded the various delicacies he saw during his travels around the world in the form of essays.

It is a bit similar to "Suiyuan Food List", but not as famous.

Coincidentally, Nanzhi had seen a rubbing version of this book that was circulated in later generations, but the pages were fragmentary and incomplete. Nanzhi read it intermittently and always felt regretful about it.

Who would have thought that I would see him again here with Lu Shixu!

Judging from the state of this ancient book and Lu Shixu's attitude, it should be the original version written by the author himself!

Nanzhi's fingertips trembled unconsciously.

She was moved.

Lu Shixu's gift really touched her heart, making Nanzhi eager to read it and full of curiosity about the remaining content that she had not finished reading.

If she hadn't told anyone about reading this book, Nanzhi would have almost thought that Lu Shixu did it on purpose!
"I..."

Nanzhi struggled for a few seconds, and finally shook his head,
"No, it's too expensive."

She closed the box with difficulty, deciding to out of sight, out of mind.

Lu Shixu insisted:

"It's not expensive, as long as you like it."

Nanzhi thought about it and searched the Internet on her mobile phone.

Indeed, a manuscript like this from an unknown writer would not be too expensive even if it was an original from the Ming Dynasty.

At most, it will be slightly more expensive than similar items because it is well preserved and in good condition.

But in general, it is within the tolerance range of Nanzhi.

Nanzhi was reluctant to give up the good things in front of him, so he thought of a compromise:

"How about this, you tell me a price and I'll consider it as buying it from you?"

Lu Shixu naturally didn't want to agree.

But Nanzhi had already backed down. He knew that if he insisted any further, Nanzhi would give up the idea of buying.

He pondered for a few seconds and gave a number:
"...1,000."

"Do you take me for a fool?"

Nanzhi stared at him expressionlessly.

Lu Shixu was very quiet.

He's not actually a very easy person to get along with.

But in front of Nanzhi, all his pride could not take shape.

Finally, he obediently gave the number again.

Nanzhi used her mobile phone to confirm again that Lu Shixu's price was in line with the market price, then asked him for his account number and transferred the money.

When Lu Shixu handed the box over, she shook her head:
"Don't use the box, it's too expensive."

Then he used only the soft cloth used to pad the book inside the box to carefully wrap the thing and held it in his hands.

Lu Shixu did not insist, he just wanted her to accept the things.

The price he mentioned is not far from the actual price.

It's cheaper, of course, but not much cheaper.

Lu Shixu didn't spend much money to buy this ancient book.

The real difficulty was how to know the news of Mr. Huang's death before others.

What is needed behind this is another level of energy.

Nanzhi could vaguely guess it.

So, she didn't immediately send him away with a cold face.

Instead, he asked in a relaxed and cheerful tone,
"You've been away on business for so long, don't you want to go back and rest?"

Lu Shixu shook his head slowly:
"I just want to come and see you."

Nanzhi was stunned.

The spring breeze blows and the branches of flowers tremble.

Nanzhi vaguely remembered that Lu Shixu had said exactly the same thing before. 2024-05-18

Chapter 173 Fool
When Nanzhi returned home, she saw Nanyi moving a small stool to the floor-to-ceiling window and lying on the glass, looking at something downstairs.

Nanzhi, who was about to take off her shoes at the entrance, paused.

Then she remembered that this angle just allowed her to see the place where she and Lu Shixu were just now.

Somehow, Nanzhi felt a little guilty.

She hid the ancient book wrapped in soft cloth behind her back...

"Why."

Nan Yi sighed softly.

He looks very worried, like an adult who has to worry about everything.

He slowly turned around and said to Nanzhi:
"Mom, I saw everything."

Nanzhi calmly took out the ancient book and said,
"This is what my mother bought from him."

Nan Yi asked her:

"Does mom like it?"

"certainly!"

Otherwise, why would Nanzhi spend money to buy it?

People always have to have some hobbies.

So this can't be blamed on her, right?
Nan Yi sighed again:

"As long as mom likes it."

Nanzhi quickly changed her shoes and went into the house. She placed the ancient book on the table and greeted Nanyi warmly:
"Yiyi, do you want to read your mother's book?"

Nan Yi obediently got up and ran over, sitting next to her mother.

Nanzhi opened the ancient book and showed it to him:
"Remember, mom told you about the content of this book before. But I didn't read it completely. This is the real original manuscript."

There were stars twinkling in Nanzhi's eyes, which were the love and excitement she felt for the things she loved.

Nan Yi glanced at the book for a few seconds, paying more attention to her mother.

He suddenly made a solemn promise:

"When I grow up, I will buy 1,000 copies for my mother!"

The childish words made Nanzhi laugh.

But she didn't want to suppress her feelings, and even deliberately made an exaggerated expression:

"This is very difficult! Mom is waiting!"

"Yeah! Don't worry!"

Nan Yi straightened his chest and suddenly felt a lot of courage.

Suddenly I felt that I was no worse than that annoying man downstairs!

Nanzhi held the ancient book and prepared to put it into the house.

In other families with children, these fragile paper ancient books would definitely be put away for fear that they would be touched by the children.

Nanzhi doesn't have to worry, she believes Yiyi will cherish this book more than she does.

So she put it on the desk in the room.

This way, both she and Yi Yi can see it at any time.

When Nanzhi came out again, he found Nanyi lying on the glass again.

"What's there to see?"

Nanzhi wondered how long Lu Shixu had been gone.

As a result, Nan Yi turned around and told her:
"That person is still downstairs."

Nanzhi was slightly startled.

She also walked over to take a look, and sure enough, she saw Lu Shixu standing quietly beside the car, wondering what he was thinking.

At least 20 minutes had passed since she turned and left.

He just stood there for such a long time?

Didn't he have anything to do?
Nanzhi was wondering.

Nan Yi beside him lowered his voice unhappily:

"Fool."

Lu Shixu, who was standing downstairs, seemed to sense something and suddenly raised his head, preparing to look towards their home.

"Hmm."

Nanzhi reflexively pulled Nanyi back several steps.

Nan Yi frowned and looked unhappy.

When Nanzhi came to his senses, he burst out laughing.

Nan Yi: "What are you laughing at, mom?"

Nanzhi evaded the question: "Just...think it's funny?"

In fact, it was because Nan Yi called Lu Shixu a fool.

I guess Lu Shixu has never dared to evaluate him like this in his life.

But Southern Italy can.

Nanzhi suddenly felt happy and turned around with Nanyi:

"Never mind him. What do you want to eat today? By the way, Aunt Xu Li will be over in the evening..."
-The
next day was the day I had an appointment with Fu Chao to visit the kindergarten.

It just so happens that Qingxi has to go to kindergarten today.

So they made the appointment very early, planning to send Qingxi to kindergarten and then take a tour around.

Well, it also allows Nan Yi to experience the atmosphere of kindergarten in advance.

In order to avoid another scandal, Nanzhi became much more cautious.

She refused Fu Chao's offer to drive to pick her up and instead asked Xu Li to drive.

My colleagues have agents, so there is no way they can be involved in scandals, right?
Nanzhi thought.

When I turned around, I saw Nan Yi drooping his eyelashes in displeasure, and his cheeks were puffed up.

Nanzhi understood his emotions, so she comforted him in a low voice:
"Just going to take a look. If you really don't want to go to kindergarten, we can..."

Nan Yi's eyes lit up.

The expression on his face clearly said: Can I not go?

Nanzhi paused for two seconds:

"...I'll go later."

No matter whether it's early or late, I have to go.

Southern Italy was greatly disappointed.

He felt very distressed:
"Why do children have to go to kindergarten?"

Nanzhi thought about it and answered seriously:

"Because everyone has to go to school. Doesn't Yi Yi like reading books, too?"

"But I don't want to go to school!"

Nan Yi said loudly.

Nanzhi didn't say anything.

She saw deep anxiety and uneasiness in Nan Yi.

She sighed silently and just patted the top of his head gently.

It was as if he wanted to use this soft hand to smooth out all the traces of trauma for him.

Nan Yi was already prepared to argue with her mother.

I was touched suddenly, feeling a little confused and a little happy.

He is a smooth-haired dog and he didn't know what to do for a moment.

After a long time, his attitude softened:

"If Mom really wants me to go..."

There was a hint of sadness on his little face.

Nanzhi: "No hurry."

Nan Yi swallowed the rest of his words and rubbed his cheek against Nan Zhi's palm.

Nanzhi's eyebrows and eyes were also unusually soft.

Xu Li, who was driving: …

Isn't it just going to kindergarten?

Why are these mother and son fighting like they are parting life and death?

"Hey, is that Fu Chao's car parked there?"

Xu Li said this and slowed down the car.

Nanzhi looked over and saw Fu Chao, fully armed, leaning against the car window, waving vigorously at their car.

Before coming, Nanzhi told Fu Chao the license plate number.

Not only Fu Chao, he also tried to squeeze out a little head from between his arms and waved at them.

It's Qingxi.

Xu Li drove his car parallel to Fu Chao's car.

Nanzhi rolled down the car window and waved hello to Fu Chao.

Fu Chao: "I saw the scandal between you and Xie Yu!"

Nanzhi raised her eyebrows.

I thought Fu Chao was going to say something.

As a result, he was very dissatisfied:
"What do these paparazzi mean? I am such a big man standing next to them, are they treating me as if I don't exist?"

Nanzhi: ...

So Fu Chao was unhappy because the paparazzi didn't take any pictures of him?

"Wasn't this clarified yesterday?"

The joint statement from the agents of Nanzhi and Xie Yu, with strong evidence from videos and photos, proved that other guests from the same group were standing not far from the two of them.

Oh, right.

Video and photos courtesy of Fu Chao.

His nanny car happened to be parked nearby, and the dashcam captured their group.

As a result, netizens' attention shifted from Nanzhi and Xie Yu's scandalous relationship to the fact that "the relationship between this group of guests is actually better than imagined." After a brief encounter, the two cars were about to get back on the road.

Qingxi yelled:

"Wait a minute! I want to sit with my brother Yi Yi!"

Fu Chao advised him:

"We'll be at the kindergarten in a few minutes."

Qingxi still shook his head and insisted.

Fu Chao was overwhelmed:

"But it's inconvenient for my uncle to go there..."

"Then little uncle, please stay here, I will go over there!"

Qingxi said confidently.

The look in her eyes when she glanced at Fu Chao seemed to say "you are so stupid".

Fu Chao felt a little sad. He waved his hand to signal the driver to unlock the door, and then helped Qingxi open the door.

"Be careful..."

Before he finished speaking, Qingxi jumped out of the car nimbly and slipped into the door that had just been opened by Nanzhi.

Qingxi's joyful sounds soon spread to the car next door.

Occasionally interspersed with Nan Yi's calm answers.

Or maybe Nanzhi was talking with a smile.

Fu Chao tried to show his presence:
"Xiao Xi, don't disturb your aunt Zhizhi and your brother Yiyi!"

No one paid any attention to him.

A feeling of being abandoned arises spontaneously.

Fu Chao curled his lips and urged the driver to drive, intending to put the brat Qingxi into the kindergarten as soon as possible to see if he could still laugh!

Ten minutes later.

The car arrived near the kindergarten.

It is now time to send children to school, and almost everywhere you look is filled with parents' cars.

Nanzhi Fu Chao and his team finally found a secluded location for their car.

Qing Xi happily jumped off Nanzhi's car and took the small schoolbag from Fu Chao.

He turned around and waved:

"It's a deal then! We'll meet at the kindergarten later!"

Fu Chao, who was ready to comfort the crying kid: ?

He was really puzzled.

Qingxi is a smart and sensible child, and everyone in the family loves him.

The only difficult problem is going to school.

Fu Chao just couldn't understand why school was like a disaster to children!

As soon as you enter the door, it's like pressing the crying switch, which is a great torture for parents!

When he was in kindergarten...

Well, I don't want to go either.

So Fu Chao was even more confused now, and was really curious:

"Xiao Xi, you just went in like this?"

"yes."

Qingxi didn't understand his uncle's confusion at all. He waved to everyone with a smile, then skipped off to the kindergarten with his schoolbag on his back.

I seem to be in a good mood!

Fu Chao slowly turned his gaze, finally landing on Nan Yi.

"Yi Yi must go to this kindergarten! Uncle Fu Chao and his whole family will thank you!"

Fu Chao knew that the real decision-making power lay with Nan Yi, so he spoke to him very sincerely.

Nan Yi snorted and shrank behind Nanzhi, not wanting to make eye contact with Fu Chao.

Nanzhi laughed non-stop.

She did not forget the main business and asked Fu Chao:

"We also enter the kindergarten from here?"

Fu Chao shook his head:

"Let's go through the small door at the back. I've already contacted the teacher in advance."

As he spoke, he directed the vehicle to go around to the back door of the kindergarten.

Normally this place is only open to teachers. At this time, most of the teachers are waiting at the gate to pick up students, so the back is particularly deserted and there is almost no one to be seen.

The only one was Teacher Chen who received them on this trip.

It was only later that Nanzhi found out that Teacher Chen was also the deputy principal of this kindergarten.

After a brief greeting, Teacher Chen's eyes fell on Nan Yi:
"This is little Nan Yi, right? Hello?"

Teacher Chen half squatted down, so that his eye level was with Nan Yi, communicating with him as an equal.

Nan Yi pursed her lips, resisting and not wanting to speak.

It was not until Nanzhi tapped his shoulder that he nodded reluctantly:

"Hello."

Teacher Chen smiled and said,
"Then shall we go in first?"

Then the group came to the office.

Teacher Chen personally took out the information and described in detail the various advantages of their kindergarten, with a hint of pride in his words.

Of course, they also have the capital to be proud of it.

Nanzhi began to be moved after hearing just a few words, and kept looking at Nanyi's face.

Very good, just as she expected, there was only boredom on Nan Yi's little face.

Teacher Chen probably noticed it too.

She simply put away the information and suggested that Nan Yi experience the school courses in person.

After hearing this, Nan Yi's expression suddenly became nervous and he immediately grabbed his mother's hand.

If you don't know, you might think someone is trying to forcibly separate the mother and son!

Teacher Chen quickly explained:

"Don't worry, parents can accompany their children outside the classroom throughout the whole process!"

Nanzhi breathed a sigh of relief.

She finally coaxed Nan Yi to go to the classroom. She, Fu Chao and Xu Li stood in the corridor, looking through the window to see Nan Yi's situation.

After leaving his mother's side, Nan Yi's body was obviously covered with a layer of cold and hard shell.

He was like a lonely little wolf walking in the snow, exuding an aura that kept people at a distance.

The teacher who brought him in asked him to introduce himself. He put one hand in his pocket and nodded:

"I'm Nan Yi."

Then there were no more extra words.

The teachers and parents all felt embarrassed watching this.

But the kids in the classroom:

"Wow wow wow that's so cool!"

"You are so pretty, are you a doll?"

"Can we play together?"

"…"

Nan Yi didn't seem to feel anything about this—

"No."

"no."

"Can't."

"…"

The answer was also very clear and concise.

Unexpectedly, this cool little guy Nan Yi has gained explosive popularity among kids!

If the teacher hadn't been trying to maintain order, the children would have excitedly rushed over and surrounded him!
Seeing this, Nanzhi was relieved.

She was more nervous than Nan Yi before coming.

Nan Yi doesn't want to go to kindergarten.

But she was worried that Nan Yi would be bullied and excluded.

Just like before.

But the current situation is obviously much better than she imagined.

Nanzhi turned around with a smile and happened to say a few words to Teacher Chen.

I saw that his face looked strange.

Nanzhi raised his hand and touched his nose.

She coughed lightly and explained,
"He had little contact with other children before, and was bullied by other children, so..."

"What? Being bullied? Which naughty kid is that?!"

The first one to get angry was Fu Chao.

The way he rolled up his sleeves, he looked like he was going to grab someone and beat him up!
Nanzhi: …

She quickly gave Fu Chao a look, asking him to calm down.

Then I said sorry to Teacher Chen.

Teacher Chen: "No, it's okay."

After recovering from the shock, Teacher Chen turned around and comforted Nanzhi. From a professional perspective, he agreed with Nanzhi's decision to send Nanyi to kindergarten.

Fu Chao suddenly realized:

"No wonder Yi Yi never went to kindergarten before. Poor little thing..."

The look he gave Nan Yi in the classroom was instantly filled with pity.

Nanzhi knew they had misunderstood.

But she couldn't find a suitable reason to explain, so she just let it go. Chapter 175 The praise is so right!

Nan Yi sat in the classroom, feeling restless and anxious.

The noisy children were annoying;
the teachers who pinched their voices to imitate the children were annoying;
the stupid questions displayed on the electronic whiteboard were even more annoying!
He had the urge several times to rush out of this space that seemed to imprison him!

But…

Mom will be disappointed.

Nan Yi tried hard to suppress his desire and just glanced back secretly.

Mother was still standing there, looking at him with eyes full of expectation and encouragement.

In an instant, the cold thorns all over Nan Yi's body seemed to soften.

So when the teacher asked him to stand up and answer the question, he did not resist.

Originally, the teacher thought that he had just started kindergarten and did not understand many things, so he wanted to take care of him and give him timely reminders.

As a result, Nan Yi gave the answer expressionlessly.

The teacher was amazed:

"Absolutely right! Children, please applaud Nan Yi's children!"

"Wow wow wow!"

The whole classroom was boiling with excitement!
The children clapped their hands happily and looked at him with admiration!
Nan Yi: ...

What's so great about such a stupid question?

It turns out that he is not suitable for this place!

Outside the classroom.

Nanzhi was also laughing.

Smiling with relief and joy.

Turning around...

Well, Fu Chao laughed even happier than her and even clapped along!

The noise almost attracted the attention of the teachers and children in the house!

Nanzhi poked him and lowered her voice:
"Why are you so excited?"

"Be happy, they are all our own children!"

Fu Chao is really not shy at all!

There was also Xu Li who looked very proud.

She behaved a little more maturely than Fu Chao, but not much better.

He looked so proud that he almost wanted to stick the words "My Nan Yi" on his forehead!

Nanzhi didn't feel disgusted by this.

Instead, she was amused by the two of them and felt warm inside.

Everyone waited patiently until the class was over and followed the children to the outdoor activity area.

Watching Nan Yi playing the sand table game, Teacher Chen, who had been silent, suddenly spoke:
"Nan Yi is very smart. I have observed his performance - he has a good memory and can accurately repeat any sentence the teacher said. His language system is very rich, his vocabulary is larger than that of ordinary children, and his logical thinking is very outstanding..."

At first, Teacher Chen spoke quite tactfully.

But as he spoke, his love for talent was aroused, and he praised him to the sky.

Even Nanzhi, the biological mother, felt embarrassed when she heard this.

Fu Chao nodded continuously:
"Yes! Teacher Chen, you are so right! I think so too!"

Xu Li also echoed:

"Teacher Chen, you really have a good eye!"

The three of them seemed to have reached a consensus!
On the contrary, Nanzhi, the biological mother, seemed to be excluded by this atmosphere.

However, Nanzhi also had a new understanding of Teacher Chen—

She was originally wondering why the kindergarten didn't have an interview session. Could it be that Fu Chao had secretly made a call?
But looking at the atmosphere of the subsequent conversation, it didn't seem like that.

Now she understood.

It turns out that it's not that there was no interview, but that the interview was during the Nan Yi experience.

This evaluation is the interview answer given by Teacher Chen based on his delicate observation and solid professional knowledge!
Teacher Chen was very satisfied with Nan Yi, and even after praising her, she did not forget to implicitly express that the kindergarten really wanted to admit Nan Yi.

Nanzhi nodded solemnly:

"I'll think about it."

After waiting for a long time for the experience to end, Nanyi felt like a wilted grass dried by the sun.

He couldn't wait to return to Nanzhi, and took the initiative to put his little hand into her palm, and leaned his head against her.

This was in stark contrast to the cool guy look he had just shown among the kids, who said "ignore me!"
Fu Chao and Xu Li were very exaggerated, running around Nan Yi:

"Are you tired? Do you want some water?"

"It's really hard work!"

Nanzhi glanced at the two of them.

After they all calmed down, she asked Nan Yi,
"Do you want to go home?"

Nan Yi was given infinite strength by these words and couldn't help but jump:
"Can I go home now?"

"Right away. Let's say hello to Brother Xiaoxi before we leave, okay? If we leave quietly, he will definitely be unhappy."

Nan Yi puffed up her cheeks and could only nod.

They soon waited for Qingxi.

But Qingxi, who was walking towards him, looked angry and no longer as cheerful as he was when he just got off the car.

As an uncle, Fu Chao still cares about his nephew:
"What happened? Did you have a fight with someone?"

Qingxi folded his arms:

"Didn't you say that brother Yi Yi would go to school with me? I've been waiting for him for a long time!"

Without waiting for Fu Chao to answer, Qingxi walked around his uncle and ran straight to Nan Yi, took his hand and asked Nan Yi why he didn't come to the class to find him.

Nan Yi also relaxed a lot in front of the familiar Qing Xi, and just explained in a low voice:
"I'm in class."

Qingxi lost all his temper and felt sympathetic instead:

"Brother Yi Yi is so miserable."

As he spoke, he took out a candy and said it was a reward he got and he wanted to give it to Nan Yi.

Nan Yi accepted it reluctantly.

Qingxi opened his eyes wide and asked Nanzhi:
"Aunt Zhizhi, can't brother Yiyi be in the same class with me?"

Fu Chao helped explain:

"You are already in the middle class, but your younger brother Yi Yi has just started kindergarten, so he has to start from the small class!"

Qingxi felt even more sympathetic to Nanyi, but she was not very happy, and her little mouth was pouting so much that an oil bottle could be hung on it.

Nanzhi said:

"It's hard to say, Xiaoxi."

Qingxi was confused by what he heard.

Fu Chao heard the hidden meaning in her words and wanted to ask something, but then he suppressed his curiosity.

Nanzhi decided to go find Teacher Chen again.

Nan Yi doesn't want to go to kindergarten. One problem is that he has a natural hostility towards unfamiliar environments.

If he were with Qingxi, he might not be so resistant.

I just don't know whether the kindergarten is willing to accept it.

Nanzhi didn't say these in front of Nanyi, and came to the door of Teacher Chen's office alone.

Just as she was about to knock on the door, she heard Teacher Chen's voice on the phone through the half-open door:

"Yes, Mr. Lu, their course has just ended... The child is doing very well here. Even if we didn't have your call, we would be happy to keep him..."

Nanzhi stood there in a daze.

Mr. Lu?
Could it be Lu Shixu?

When did he know her whereabouts?
Nanzhi lowered her eyes and thought to herself, but she didn't get angry about it, thinking that Lu Shixu had offended her.

First of all, this matter itself is beneficial to southern Italy.

Secondly, as Nan Yi's biological father, Lu Shixu's contribution is nothing.

Nanzhi stood outside the door for a while, and after confirming that the call was hung up, he waited for about 1 minute before knocking on the office door.

As expected, Teacher Chen had no objection to Nanzhi's idea of arranging Nanyi to the middle class.

Nanzhi didn't say anything on the surface, but she had an idea in her mind.

Chapter 176 The person was caught!

After finishing today's trip to the kindergarten, the group walked out of the gate.

Xu Li said she would drive first.

Fu Chao also called his driver.

While waiting, Nanzhi said she wanted to treat Fu Chao to a meal to thank him for his help.

Fu Chao was about to agree happily.

But then I suddenly received a phone call.

"It's my mother."

After Fu Chao explained casually to Nanzhi, he walked aside and answered Qingqing's call.

He was standing neither far nor near.

Nanzhi couldn't hear what he said, but she could see that his face suddenly turned cold.

The handsome eyes and eyebrows that were usually always laughing, cheerful and friendly were suddenly covered with a layer of dark clouds, revealing a hint of sharpness and ruggedness.

This was the first time Nanzhi saw Fu Chao like this. Even Fu Chao, who was not friendly to her when they first met, did not look so ugly.

She couldn't help but take a couple more glances.

When Fu Chao came back from the phone call, she couldn't help but ask:

"Did something happen at home?"

Fu Chao wanted to shake his head to deny it.

Seeing the genuine concern in Nanzhi's eyes, the words got stuck in his throat and he changed his mind temporarily.

He nodded:

"Well, the person who participated in kidnapping my sister just tried to sneak out of the country. Fortunately, my parents found out in advance and caught him. I have to rush over now, so I can only eat the meal you invited me to next time."

The dense amount of information made Nanzhi feel more and more surprised.

Thousands of words can only be reduced to one sentence:
"Then you better be careful."

Fu Chao gave her a bitter smile.

He reached out and touched the top of Nan Yi's head beside Nan Zhi.

Nan Yi, who usually hated being touched by anyone other than her mother, didn't know if she sensed the sadness coming from Fu Chao, but rarely did she avoid him. Instead, she stood there stiffly and let Fu Chao do what he wanted.

And he also said:
"Don't be sad."

Fu Chao's eyes felt sore and he almost cried.

He hurriedly raised his hand to wipe the moisture from the corners of his eyes, said goodbye to Nanzhi and Nanyi, then got into the car on the side of the road and left in a hurry.

Nan Yi suddenly asked:
"Mom, what is kidnapping?"

The unexpected question left Nanzhi at a loss as to how to answer.

She had meant to explain it more subtly.

But Nan Yi was more sensitive than she thought, and he understood automatically:

"... Was Uncle Fu Chao's sister taken away from her parents by bad guys?"

Nanzhi felt his little body shrank slightly, probably because he was frightened.

She hummed softly and reached out to hug Nan Yi tightly.

Nan Yi found a constant sense of security from her strength.

He stopped trembling and said:

"Uncle Fu Chao's sister is so pitiful."

Nanzhi was a little dazed.

At the same time, deep in his heart, he felt a little envious of Fu Chao's sister—

Despite the misfortune, her whereabouts still concern her relatives all these years later.

They would be happy and worried for her, and would try their best to find out where she was.

Unlike herself, who was abandoned, no one has missed her all these years.

Therefore, Nanzhi hopes even more that Sister Fu Chao can be safe.

This way, there will be one less unfortunate person in the world.

When the car was halfway along the road, dark clouds suddenly gathered in the sky, and a heavy rainstorm began to fall.

Fu Chao looked through the car window at the view blurred by the dense rain with a heavy heart, his mind in a mess.

He wanted to see the woman as soon as possible, but he was also afraid of seeing her.

The second shoe that has been hanging for many years is finally about to fall.

Fu Chao just felt uneasy.

just in case…

No!
Not in the unlikely event!

Familiar scenery came into view, and Fu Chao was shocked:
"Are we almost there?"

The driver in the front seat responded and parked the car in front of the villa.

"Third Master, it's raining outside. I'll go get you an umbrella..."

The driver turned around while speaking.

When I looked carefully, there was no sign of Fu Chao in the back seat.
He had already opened the car door and rushed to the villa in the pouring rain.

The security guard in the monitoring room recognized him and immediately opened the door for Fu Chao.

Fu Chao had no problems all the way and went straight to the living room—

There are 10 strong bodyguards, both men and women, spread out in every corner of the living room.

Two of the female bodyguards even stood on both sides of the only chair in the living room.

A dishevelled woman was huddled in a chair.

She was thin, her clothes looked like they hadn't been washed for many days, and there was black mud between her nails.

She was not tied up with ropes, but she still sat in the chair and dared not move.

The look around him was filled with panic and fear.

Even though we were almost 10 meters apart;
even though that face was no longer the gentle and kind one I remembered;

...Fu Chao still recognized this woman at a glance!

Lin Xiang!

Zhizhi's nanny back then!
One of the main culprits who brought a heavy blow to their family!

Lin Xiang was chosen as Zhizhi's nanny after going through layers of selection.

The whole family has a good impression of her, and Zhizhi trusts and relies on her.

Who would have thought that such an ordinary woman with a kind and honest face could actually commit such a terrible crime and escape for more than 20 years!

Fu Chao's chest was filled with anger, and he wanted to rush up and question him.

My family has been very kind to you, why did you betray us?

"Xiao Chao."

The familiar voice made Fu Chao stop abruptly.

He turned back, his eyes were red, and his voice was hoarse:

"mom…"

Qing Qing waved at him, motioning him to follow, and then turned around.

Fu Chao looked at her, then turned to look at Lin Xiang.

After a long struggle, he barely caught up with Qingqing.

When he went up to the study on the second floor, Fu Chao realized that his father was also there.

He was standing in front of the window, talking on the phone with a serious expression.

"Don't disturb him."

Qingqing lowered her voice, and at first there was a gentleness that had not been heard for many years.

Fu Chao stood there for a long time.

Such an attitude, such an atmosphere...

It was as if the frictions and conflicts of all these years had never existed, and they were still the loving family they once were.

But at the same time, Fu Chao was very clear that this was just his illusion.

The brief peace between mother and father was only because they needed to unite against the outside world at the moment.

The knot in their hearts can only be truly resolved when their sister is found!

So Fu Chao straightened his face and lowered his voice:

"Why are you all on the second floor? Didn't you confront Lin Xiang face to face?"

Qing Qing's expression was very indifferent and cold:
"We have investigated everything that needs to be investigated. The only things left are things that cannot be investigated and that only Lin Xiang knows."

Fu Chao was not stupid, and he immediately realized:
"...So you were deliberately leaving her alone, waiting for her to speak?"

"Um."

Qingqing was extremely cautious.

This is their last chance, and they have to be very careful in every step!
Because they really can't afford any mistakes!
"A person who is willing to endure the harsh environment to sneak across the border has a terrible desire to live, which will drive her to tell all the secrets!" Chapter 177 Don't Be Hypocritical

Not long after, Fu Yunfeng finished the call, with an expression of lingering solemnity.

Qingqing and Fu Chao soon learned from him that

They wanted to investigate the person who helped Lin Xiang, but all relevant traces disappeared inexplicably.

From surveillance videos to call records, no clues were found.

It was as if there was an invisible hand quietly controlling everything in the darkness.

There are two possibilities behind this:

Either this person does not exist at all, and they have misunderstood him before;

Either this person's power is great enough to cover their eyes and ears.

If it is the latter, there are only a handful of people who can compete with the combined forces of Fu Yunfeng and Qingqing.

No matter who it is, it is bound to stir up countless storms.

No wonder Fu Yunfeng looked so bad.

After hearing this, Qingqing and Fu Chao also looked gloomy.

Silence hovered in the room like a dark cloud.

Even the air became stagnant.

However, this family of three could never have imagined...

The truth has long been beyond their cognition!
It seems that the time is almost up.

Qingqing stood up and said,
"It's time to go meet her."

Back then, Lin Xiang didn't even speak a word to Fu Yunfeng to avoid suspicion, and instead had more contact with Qing Qing.

Therefore, it would be more appropriate for Qingqing to confront her personally.

Fu Yunfeng and his son Fu Chao were in the study on the second floor, staring at the surveillance camera intently.

Through the computer screen, they saw Qingqing walk out of the study and soon appear in the surveillance camera range.

Lin Xiang also saw her, and immediately she was like seeing a ghost. She didn't care about her weak legs and trembling, and wanted to escape even if she had to roll and crawl!
Qing Qing didn't even need to wink. The bodyguards guarding Lin Xiang on both sides had already reached out and pressed down on Lin Xiang's shoulders, preventing her from moving.

Lin Xiang screamed in fear:
"I'm going to call the police! What you are doing is illegal! Let me go!"

In the meantime, he kept glancing at Qingqing, his eyes filled with fear of her.

Qingqing replied expressionlessly:
"That's right, I'll settle your sins at once."

Lin Xiang's struggle seemed to be paused.

His expression gradually froze.

Slowly, her shoulders slumped, and her whole body became hunched and haggard:
"So... you all know."

Study on the second floor.

Fu Chao was slightly puzzled by this statement.

Fu Yunfeng explained calmly:

"Oh, I forgot to reveal my identity."

What did you forget? It was obviously intentional.

It is conceivable that Lin Xiang, who wanted to sneak across the border and then escape, was suddenly taken away by unidentified people and brought to this strange villa, guarded by 10 bodyguards. She must have been filled with fear of the unknown!
No wonder she felt like she saw a ghost when she saw Qing Qing for the first time!

Fu Chaoguang just thought about it...

It was going to be so exciting!
He even felt sorry for Lin Xiang for lowering her head so quickly! He
wished she could hold on a little longer and be tortured a little longer!
The living room on the first floor.

Qingqing also didn't like the way Lin Xiang bowed her head and admitted her guilt.

joke!

If the murderer confesses, should the victim accept it?
Then how can they find a way out for the resentment and regret they have accumulated over the years?

So, Lin Xiang must bear her anger!

Qingqing had someone bring a chair over and sat down in a seemingly leisurely manner.

She didn't even look at Lin Xiang, she just said calmly:

"These past few years have been tough."

Lin Xiang, looking dejected, was ready to be questioned about Qingzhi's whereabouts.

She even had a draft prepared in her mind.

It was that person who had made her practice the content so many times that it had almost become muscle memory.

Unexpectedly, President Qing doesn't play by the rules at all.

Lin Xiang was stunned for two seconds:

"I…I…"

Qing Qing still didn't look at her and continued:

"It's a pity for your mother. She took you away from your abusive father with great difficulty, hoping that you could leave the village and settle down in a big city. But you gave her up for a man."

Lin Xiang's eyes widened little by little.

It's not just fear, but also deep despair.

Over the years, all her thoughts have been focused on the kidnapping case.

To the extent that my mother's death was pushed into the corner of my memory, as if it had been forgotten.

Maybe not forgotten.

But it's too painful, so I can only force myself to forget.

Until now, Qingqing tore open the bloody scar with his own hands.

Lin Xiang, whose face was pale, kept shaking her head:
"No, I didn't..."

There was a hint of teasing in Qingqing's eyes.

She lowered her voice and spoke slowly, patiently and cruelly:
"No, you have. Have you forgotten? If you had taken the money you earned and returned to your hometown, your mother would not have died alone and helpless because of lack of money for treatment. When you were immersed in the so-called love and dreaming of living together with Xu Dong, your mother was struggling on the verge of death. She was waiting for you until her death."

Every word, like the devil's whisper, continued to drill into Lin Xiang's brain.

Lin Xiang's already fragile psychological defenses completely collapsed.

She covered her face and cried:
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry..."

Qingqing slowly sat up straight, his eyes looking disdainful and contemptuous:
"If you want to live, tell me what you know."

Lin Xiang hesitated and paused.

Then the crying gradually stopped.

She raised her face that was numb with sorrow:

"Okay, I'll tell you everything..."

Lin Xiang said a lot—

How she met Xu Dong in the beginning;
how she was unwilling at first, but was deceived and moved by Xu Dong;
the whole process, location, and all the details of abandoning Qing Zhi;
...

As she spoke, she was stunned and suddenly said something:

"I really like Zhizhi. Even when Xu Dong beat and scolded her, she was very obedient and didn't cry or make a fuss. She even whispered to me that she wanted to take me away with her. She thought I was also deceived."

Qingqing clenched his hands little by little.

He almost couldn't suppress the urge to rush up and strangle Lin Xiang to death!

Lin Xiang continued to talk:
"... Later Xu Dong asked me to feed her sleeping pills and throw her into the snow to let her freeze to death. Because that's how his mother died. He said he wanted revenge."

After his father went bankrupt and committed suicide, Xu Dong's mother couldn't bear the blow and became mentally ill.

Later, one very cold winter, his mother went missing unexpectedly.

When he was found, his body was stiff.

The cause of death was hypothermia.

Qing Qing remembered this and was shocked:
"So, you did this?"

She, as well as the father and son on the second floor, all held their breath, their hearts in their throats!

Under their nervous gaze, Lin Xiang shook her head:

"No, I lied to Xu Dong. I only gave her a little bit of the sleeping pills he gave her. She should wake up soon after we leave. I, I really don't want to hurt Zhizhi..."

Qing Qing stood up suddenly.

She walked up to Lin Xiang in two steps, raised her arm high, and swung it vigorously!
Bang!
Lin Xiang's cheek quickly became red and swollen!
Qing Qing's face was as cold as ice, and he looked down at Lin Xiang:

"Don't be so hypocritical here!" Chapter 178: Making His Life Worse Than Death

Qing Qing was almost laughing out of anger!

No wonder Lin Xiang confessed so quickly at the beginning. Maybe he regarded this as a trump card!

Perhaps in Lin Xiang's heart, even if she committed a crime, she gave Qingzhi a chance to survive just because she hesitated...

Then she was not really guilty of a heinous crime!
She was kind! Innocent!
Qingqing and his family should even be grateful to her for showing mercy!

—What a ridiculous and shameless idea!

Qing Qing felt sick just by listening to it:

"Are you treating us like fools? Xu Dong asked you to...hurt Zhizhi, but you didn't want to, or you didn't dare? If you really felt guilty, why didn't you tell the truth back then? Why haven't you dared to show up for so many years?"

Qingqing was not shaken at all. Her words were as sharp as a knife, bit by bit peeling off Lin Xiang's hypocritical mask.

Perhaps the only time he wavered was when his daughter Zhizhi was mentioned.

So much so that he was unwilling to say the word "kill" in person.

Just thinking about it makes me feel heartbroken.

Fu Chao, who was in the study on the second floor, suddenly fell weakly into a chair.

He raised his hands to cover his face and laughed at himself,
"Yes, that's exactly right. If Lin Xiang really had good intentions and wanted Zhizhi to survive, why didn't she call the police instead of leaving a little girl in the snow? Xu Dong was caught very quickly and no one threatened her at all... She was obviously afraid of retaliation from us, so she didn't dare to do it! Haha, I was actually grateful for her words just now! How ridiculous!"

Fu Yunfeng was just like Qingqing, and was not shaken by Lin Xiang's words.

But he understood why his son was wavering.

"It's not your fault that the wicked are cunning."

Fu Yunfeng raised his hand and patted Fu Chao's shoulder.

Fu Chao managed to force out a smile that was uglier than crying.

First floor.

After exposing Lin Xiang's hypocritical face, Qingqing did not let her go.

Instead, he pressed on and asked more questions.

It also includes the question of "who is helping Lin Xiang?"

Lin Xiang was already in a state of answering whatever was asked.

But when asked this question, the whole person looked a little bit wrong:

"I don't know... I forgot... I can't remember her face..."

Qingqing felt strange.

She asked repeatedly before she could finally come to the conclusion that "the other party was a young woman."

But with so many people, how could they find the person with just these few clues?
Fortunately, Lin Xiang said the most valuable information -

When the young woman came to find herself, she said in person that Qingzhi was alive and she also knew Qingzhi's whereabouts.

When Qingqing heard this, he was shocked and his mind went blank.

Once I calmed down, ecstasy gradually overwhelmed me.

Although they had already guessed...

But speculation and confirmed information are two different things!

Qingqing was in a good mood.

Knowing that she could not get any more information from Lin Xiang, she ordered her bodyguards to take Lin Xiang away and keep her under good care.

"By the way, to thank you for your help, I will give you a 'big gift'."

Lin Xiang turned around in a daze, wanting to ask something, but before she could do so, she was taken away.

Qingqing walked briskly up to the second floor.

Fu Yunfeng and his son Fu Chao, who had been waiting for her early, had happy expressions on their faces.

This was the emotion left after a happy moment!
Fu Chao suddenly remembered:

"That Lin Xiang looks weird. She can't even remember her face. Could she have been hypnotized?"

He once played a serial killer who was a psychologist. What that character was best at was hypnotizing his patients and leading them to commit suicide.

Therefore, Fu Chao had some professional knowledge in this area. When he saw Lin Xiang's strange reaction from the surveillance video, he couldn't help but let his imagination run wild.

His idea was quite novel; even Qingqing and Fu Yunfeng hadn't thought about it in this direction.

Qingqing nodded in approval:

"Yes, it should be a clue."

Fu Chao finally grinned:
"So what we have to do next is to find out the identity of that person? As long as we find that person, we can find my sister, right?"

Qingqing was hesitant.

It was Fu Yunfeng who whispered:

"Let's prepare for both situations. On the one hand, we need to continue investigating along the clues from that year, and on the other hand, we need to find this person... I always feel that this person is a bit mysterious."

According to common sense, the latter method is definitely faster.

The former method is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and they have already invested huge efforts but have not achieved any results.

No wonder Qingqing would hesitate.

But what Fu Yunfeng said makes sense.

And the wording he used was "mysterious", nothing else.

This has something to do with some supernatural things.

At other times, Qingqing would probably have sneered at "feudal superstition".

But after she personally came into contact with Lin Xiang, she strangely reached a consensus with Fu Yunfeng!

So Qingqing agreed:
"...It's always better to be cautious."

This couple, who had been at odds with each other and whose hearts were not in harmony, stood on the same front for the first time in a long time.

Fu Chao grinned even more brightly:

"Ah, and that great gift! What on earth do you mean, Mom?"

Qingqing and Fu Yunfeng glanced at Fu Chao at the same time:

"Of course, it's to send them to meet their old lovers!"

The two spoke at almost the same time.

After saying that, they couldn't help but look at each other.

Fu Chao was stunned:

"You two are so in sync."

Qingqing sneered and turned his face away.

Fu Yunfeng lowered his head and seemed to be smiling.

No one refuted.

Fu Yunfeng made arrangements very quickly.

He considers himself to be quite compassionate.

He also let Lin Xiang rest for a night before sending her to the prison to see Xu Dong.

Before Lin Xiang came, Xu Dong had already watched the surveillance video of Qing Qing interrogating Lin Xiang, and he also heard with his own ears that Lin Xiang said "Qing Zhi is not dead".

Xu Dong is going crazy.

He suffered every day in prison during these years, and he only survived because of the joy of revenge.

He believed that everything he had endured was meaningful.

Even in prison, the real winner is him, not Fu Yunfeng!

Only now did I tell him—

This stupid woman Lin Xiang actually ruined his entire plan?

Even though Fu Yunfeng did not show up in person, Xu Dong seemed to feel his omnipresent ridicule.

"Ahhhhhh!"

Xu Dong roared with red eyes, and suddenly jumped up and pounced on Lin Xiang!
Lin Xiang was strangled by his neck, and rolled her eyes several times due to lack of oxygen!
Fortunately, the prison guard rushed up in time to stop Xu Dong and dragged him away.

But he still cursed Lin Xiang with the most vicious words, wishing he could go to hell and take her with him!
Lin Xiang cried so hard.

That very night, Xu Dong committed suicide.

Use the sharpened handle of a plastic spoon to thrust hard into the throat.

Unfortunately, he did not die as he wished, but was rescued.

My vocal cords are damaged and I will never be able to speak again.

After Fu Yunfeng got the news, he sneered:

"I want him alive."

Live, and then live a life worse than death. Chapter 179: Colorful Clothes to Entertain Parents

Fu Yunfeng turned around and told Qingqing and Fu Chao the news.

The family sat together again.

Fu Chao gnashed his teeth and said,
"Letting him die is the best way to get him out of this! I'll make him suffer in prison! He can neither live nor die!"

After blurting it out, Fu Chao finally remembered—

Mother Qingqing has always insisted on Xu Dong's death penalty.

When he said this, wasn't he clearly standing on his father's side?

He quickly looked at Qingqing's expression.

But he found Qingqing drinking tea without changing his expression.

Didn't she hear clearly?

Qingqing seemed to see through his thoughts:
"My ears are fine."

Fu Chao shuddered and quickly smiled at Qing Qing in a flattering manner.

Qingqing turned her face away in annoyance, but accidentally met Fu Yunfeng's inquiring gaze, and her eyes trembled slightly.

Then, Qingqing put down the teacup and lowered his eyes:

"…You did the right thing. I was too impatient before."

Or, she was filled with resentment and had no place to vent it, and Xu Dong's matter was just an excuse for her to target Fu Yunfeng.

How could Fu Yunfeng not understand her?
He sighed softly:
"It's all over. What will happen next will only be good things."

"That's right!"

Fu Chao tried to smooth things over at the right time.

Thinking of Qingqing's affection for Nanzhi and Nanyi, she deliberately changed the subject to them and talked about Nanzhi's plan to arrange for Nanyi to go to kindergarten.

At first, the tone was pretended to be relaxed.

Later, I was so happy just thinking about Nan Yi:

"Yi Yi, that little guy really doesn't want to go to school. Didn't you see how he sat in the classroom... Haha! Do children just hate kindergarten?"

Qingqing and Fu Yunfeng were unconsciously attracted by his words.

Qingqing glanced at his son:

"You too?"

Fu Yunfeng nodded seriously:

"Yes, you didn't want to go to kindergarten, so you hid in the tool shed in the garden before school started. Everyone in the family was going crazy looking for you! In the end, it was your mother who found you and spanked you. Remember?"

Fu Chao suddenly stopped laughing.

The corner of his mouth twitched:
"Dad, I'm already 30 years old, let's not talk about spanking."

Qingqing replied:

"Didn't you mention it first?"

Fu Chao simply didn't want to talk anymore.

However, when he realized that the couple in front of him were singing in unison, he was surprised and delighted.

Colorful clothes to entertain parents.

If his little childhood embarrassment can be the key to breaking the ice in his parents' relationship, then what's wrong with being laughed at?

So he followed up on the previous topic and asked:

"So how did you get me to go to kindergarten willingly in the end?"

Fu Yunfeng replied:
"Your mother said that it would be better for you not to go to kindergarten, and then she hired 12 tutors for you, one for each of your 12 courses. In the end, you cried and shouted that you wanted to go to kindergarten."

"There are 13 teachers, one of whom is a child psychologist."

Qingqing corrected it in time.

Fu Yunfeng smiled slowly:
"Yes, yes."

Fu Chao didn't notice his father's expression, he was stunned and said:
"So, so scary!"

Did his parents have such terrible expectations for him?
You know, he has been envied by many people over the years.

As the eldest son in the family, he was never asked to take any responsibilities, and his parents tried their best to respect his wishes.

Things like being an actor and filming a movie would be absolutely impossible in other families, but Qingqing Fu Yunfeng supports him!

Now it seems...

Most likely, it was Zhizhi's incident that made them change their minds.

It turns out that his freedom was due to his sister.

Fu Chao thought about it and felt a little sad.

However, neither Qingqing nor Fu Yunfeng noticed it.

Qing Qing even brought the topic back to the beginning:
"By the way, you said that when you went to the kindergarten, it was Deputy Director Chen who personally received you?"

"Huh? Teacher Chen has become the deputy director?"

Fu Chao was very surprised.

The kindergarten that Qingxi attends now is the same kindergarten he attended back then.

Teacher Chen was also one of his teachers.

That's why Fu Chao asked Teacher Chen for help when he brought Nanzhi and Nanyi with him this time.

After being surprised, Fu Chao couldn't help but feel happy:

"Teacher Chen really values me. He even took time out of his busy schedule to show us around!"

Fu Yunfeng looked at Fu Chao who was laughing foolishly, and was somewhat speechless:

"Do you think it's because of you?"

Fu Chao was stunned:
"That's... for your sake?"

Qingqing made a calm judgment:

"I'm afraid not."

On the surface, this kindergarten seems to be introverted, low-key and not well-known.

However, just from the fact that Fu Chao, Qing Xi and even most of the children in their family graduated from here, it can be seen how profound its foundation is. It is definitely not a place where you can study by just spending money!

As the deputy principal of this kindergarten, Teacher Chen's resume and achievements are extraordinary, and he can be called an educator in the industry.

Since Qingqing and Fu Yunfeng didn't show up in person, how could they invite her?

Unless someone else says hello.

Fu Yunfeng thought of something, and was surprised at first, then suddenly realized:
"I know who it is."

Qingqing couldn't help but look at him.

Fu Yunfeng had no resistance to her question:
"Lu family, Lu Shixu."

Qingqing's eyes widened!
Fu Chao was angry:

"That kid again!"

At this moment, Fu Yunfeng and Qing Qing looked at him at the same time:
"So you already knew about this?"

Fu Chao curled his lips:

"I've seen him in the store before."

Qingqing Fu Yunfeng's expression became more and more strange.

Fu Yunfeng hesitated to speak several times.

Qingqing was much more direct:

"What do you think of Nanzhi?"

Fu Chao didn't understand at first:
"Ideas? What ideas... Wait, Mom, you didn't misunderstand? I don't have that intention towards Nanzhi! I just treat her as my sister!"

Fu Chao regretted it after he said that.

He should have said friend, not sister.

What if this triggers sad memories for my parents?

Unexpectedly, Qingqing and Fu Yunfeng did not think there was anything wrong with the wording.

The two of them actually nodded in agreement:

"Yeah, I can tell."

"That's what I said."

There was no doubt about Fu Chao's explanation.

After all, whether someone loves you or not can be seen from their eyes.

It seemed like Fu Chao had no romantic feelings for Nanzhi.

Fu Chao breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help muttering,
"Then why are you asking...wait! Dad, how did you know that?"

Fu Yunfeng briefly described the process of his discovery.

Of course, he omitted the words he jokingly said to Lu Shixu about offering to help.

"I have watched this child grow up since he was young. He has always been aloof and cold, so I thought he was born cold. But I didn't expect that when he fell in love, he would be a bit like a lovesick seed."

Now only Lu Shixu and his grandfather Lu Wenzong are left in the Lu family.

But the two of them didn't look like family members who depended on each other, but more like strangers living under the same roof.

"Honestly, I have changed my mind about him."

Fu Yunfeng sighed.

Fu Chao curled his lips.

Only Qing Qing remained calm:

"You think too much."

Chapter 180 Tang Jia
Chang Mu was in the restaurant when he received the system reminder.

The spoiled and beautiful girl sitting opposite her was called Tang Jia, the famous little princess of the Tang family. She had been spoiled since childhood, and her family background, beauty, and experience were all enviable.

What makes people envy her the most is that she has a good brother, Tang Ji, who is not only the heir of the Tang family, but also Mr. Lu's only friend!
Some people say that if Mr. Lu gets married, his wife is very likely to be Miss Tang Jia!
Therefore, many people try to please and approach Tang Jia as if they were the future Mrs. Lu.

Tang Jia herself seemed unaware and was still complaining to Chang Mu that too many people had invited her recently, preventing her from getting a good night's sleep.

Chang Mu was smiling on the surface, but he was rolling his eyes in his heart!
Why are you pretending!

I'm afraid he must be so happy!
"Chang Mu?"

Tang Jia let go of the salad on the plate that was stabbed to pieces, and suddenly crossed his arms, looking sharply at Chang Mu.

"Hey, you're not complaining about me in your mind, are you?"

Chang Mu concealed his panic well and pretended to be surprised:
"Why do you think so?"

Tang Jia curled his lips:
"Okay, stop pretending, how can I not know you?"

Chang Mu was really surprised this time.

Didn't the outside world say that Tang Jia was beautiful but stupid, and so spoiled that she had no scheming at all?

Then why is her perception so sharp that she can see through her own disguise?

Chang Mu's heart was beating wildly and he opened his mouth to explain.

Then the next second, she heard Tang Jia say angrily:

"Hmph! Don't think I'm stupid! You've been like this since you were a child! I've seen through you a long time ago! It was your fault for the last quarrel! Anyway, I will never give in first!"

Chang Mu: ...

The slight surprise and panic that had just arisen quickly disappeared without a trace.

Sure enough, how could a "single and stupid" little princess see through her disguise?
She put away her solemn mood and her tone became light again.

He was in the mood to tease Tang Jia:
"Then why did you agree immediately when I called you?"

Tang Jia's eyes widened:
"That, that's because I'm magnanimous! I don't want to argue with you!"

Chang Mu wanted to laugh.

But she didn't forget the main thing:
"Since you are so generous, can you do me a favor?"

Tang Jia snorted:
"Tell me what you want me to do for you."

"that is…"

Buzz buzz buzz.

Chang Mu's words got stuck in his throat.

She felt something vibrating wildly.

cell phone?

No...it's the system!

Realizing that something might have gone terribly wrong, Chang Mu hurriedly stood up and said he wanted to go to the bathroom.

Then, without waiting for Tang Jia's reaction, he left quickly.

Chang Mu quickly found an empty bathroom and locked the door.

The system's reminder arrives at the right time—

[Lin Xiang failed to sneak across the border and was taken away by Qingqing Fu Yunfeng's men.]

Perhaps worried that Chang Mu would immediately change his expression when seeing the news in front of Tang Jia, the system deliberately and considerately postponed the time.

But this didn't stop Chang Mu from shaking with anger:
"Didn't you say the probability of success was 80%? I saw her get on the ship with my own eyes! How could she fail!"

System: [80% chance of success, 20% chance of failure. Qingqing and Fu Yunfeng's people intercepted the smuggling boat on the high seas.]

"What a bunch of rubbish!"

It was unclear whether Chang Mu was cursing Lin Xiang and the smuggler or the system.

System: [Host, please respond as soon as possible. 】

Chang Mu paced anxiously in the toilet cubicle, his tone inevitably bad:

"What can I do? I shouldn't have listened to you and gone to see Lin Xiang. Now I haven't even reached the target, and the mission is going to fail..."

System: [This system has activated personal safety protection for the host, so there is no need to worry about being discovered. ]

Chang Mu was stunned:
"What do you mean?"

System: [Lin Xiang doesn't remember your face. All traces of the host's presence, including surveillance and call records, have been erased.]

Chang Mu seemed to be dragged out of hell!
She was ecstatic:
"Why didn't you say so earlier!"

The system does not answer, but only repeatedly reminds:

【Host, please respond as soon as possible. 】

Chang Mu felt completely relaxed.

But the fact that she was no longer anxious didn't mean that she was in a good mood.

"Since Lin Xiang doesn't know much, let's just arrest her. Who cares if she's dead or alive? Oh, if I had known earlier, I wouldn't have told her that Qingzhi was still alive. Now Qingqing and Fu Yunfeng probably already know about it. It's only a matter of time before they find her."

She blames the system.

Because it was the system that asked her to tell Lin Xiang.

The system fell silent again.

As if he was... upset?
Chang Mu was distracted for a moment.

As an electronic product, can the system have emotions such as regret and annoyance?

But she soon had no time to think about it.

The system's electronic voice has sounded, with a bone-chilling coldness:
[They can't find anyone.]

soon.

Chang Mu fixed his hair and makeup and returned to his seat.

Tang Jia's face was filled with worry, but he insisted,
"You were gone for so long, I thought you fainted in the bathroom!"

"Something."

Chang Mu didn't explain too much, and continued with his previous request, asking straight to the point:
"Tang Jia, did your brother invest in a variety show some time ago?"
-After
that day, Nanzhi didn't receive any contact from Fu Chao for a long time.

On the second and third days, she took Nan Yi to visit Qi Zhang and Xie Anan's schools respectively.

Overall, the first kindergarten gave her the best impression.

The price was not as outrageous as she thought, and overall it was still within her acceptable range.

Having made the choice, before contacting Teacher Chen, Nanzhi asked Nanyi for her opinion one last time:
"...Baby, do you really want to go?"

Nan Yi, who was lying on the sofa, pulled his furry dog from time to time:
"Didn't mom want me to go?"

"I want to know what you think."

Nanzhi looked at him gently.

Nan Yi turned over and sat up while holding the fluffy dog, and said seriously:

"My idea is - if my mother tells me to go, I will go."

For a moment, Nanzhi couldn't tell whether she was happy or unhappy.

She could only touch Nan Yi's head:
"If you feel uncomfortable, you must tell mom, okay? To mom, your thoughts are the first priority."

Nan Yi nodded and snorted,
"Although there are a lot of little fools in the kindergarten, I will try my best to get along well with them!"

Nanzhi was amused again.

She pinched Nan Yi's nose in a reproachful manner:

"How can you call your classmates stupid? Besides, your mom has arranged for you to be in the middle class. The classmates around you are almost the same age as you, or even older!"

Nan Yi didn't care whether it was a small class or a medium class:
"In the same class as Qing Xi?"

"Um."

Nan Yi nodded again, looking barely satisfied.

Nanzhi felt relieved.

She got up and went to pack Nan Yi's things for school.

Nan Yi followed her like a little tail:
"Mom, will you pick me up after school?"

"Of course."