’Jiang Ning bought shoes for my Chuchu?’
’Could it be that he’s interested in my Chuchu?’
These thoughts popped into Hua Fengi’s mind as she looked at her daughter’s appearance under the hazy incandescent light. Chuchu’s face was fair and clean, much better than hers when she was young.
When Hua Fengi was a teenager, she often worked in the fields, exposed to the wind and sun.
Hua Fengi was very clear about her daughter’s looks, so she repeatedly instilled in Chuchu the idea of protecting herself, forbidding dating and not taking the wrong path for money.
That Jiang Ning would be interested in Chuchu was not surprising...
If it were anyone else, Hua Fengi would be a hundred percent against it, but she had observed Jiang Ning, and Chuchu had been smiling more since hanging out with him.
But what about Sister Gu’s family?
Hua Fengi was very conflicted, worried sick about her daughter.
Xue Yuantong noticed Hua Fengi’s odd mood and added: "Jiang Ning bought them, but the shop sent the wrong size."
"Oh..." Hua Fengi’s expression stiffened.
They sent the wrong size, and then her daughter wore them...
Did she worry for nothing?
Realizing her error, Hua Fengi still expressed gratitude and encouraged Jiang Ning to eat more.
The atmosphere at the dining table lightened up, as Hua Fengi brought up family matters: "Chuchu, I ntioned to you the other day, your elder cousin had a baby. I’m not going back this ti, but soone from our family should go. You get along well with her, so take so things for as well."
Xue Yuantong was surprised: "Ah? Is Chuchu leaving?"
Xue Chuchu: "Yeah, today’s a holiday, a good chance to visit grandma and grandpa."
With just a few words, the plan for her to return to the hotown was settled.
Hua Fengi said: "Go back in the morning tomorrow, don’t delay until the afternoon, otherwise it’ll be dark when you get ho. I’ll send..."
At this, Hua Fengi paused, glanced down at Chuchu’s shoes again, sensing sothing was off. How did the shop mistakenly send the precisely correct size for Chuchu’s feet?
There’s definitely more to this!
Hua Fengi, more decisive than Sister Gu, sighed, "But I’ll probably still be at work then. Jiang Ning, are you busy tomorrow?"
Jiang Ning: "Not busy, I’m quite free these days."
Hua Fengi imdiately said: "Chuchu has a lot to carry. She won’t have room on her bike. Could you help take her to the bus stop?"
Jiang Ning agreed: "Sure."
Hua Fengi’s usually cold face squeezed out a smile, warmly saying: "Great, that’s a big help."
Xue Chuchu ate in silence, not saying a word.
Xue Yuantong pouted, staying quiet.
...
After dinner, Hua Fengi shooed Jiang Ning and the others away, taking on the dishwashing and cleaning tasks herself.
Jiang Ning moved his base to his own small room.
He tore into the polo he bought that afternoon, peeling it and putting the slices in a fruit bowl.
Xue Yuantong sat on the sofa with her little white shoes propped up, admiring them more and more as she looked at them, feeling quite pleased.
She was looking at the shoes, and Jiang Ning was looking at her. Tongtong’s skin was exceptionally smooth and delicate, with only the faintest hint of soft fuzz. If not for Chuchu being present, Jiang Ning would definitely have reached out.
Xue Yuantong ate a slice of polo, tangy and sweet, and suggested: "Chuchu, shall we play a ga?"
"Sure, sure." Xue Chuchu agreed quickly, eager to enjoy her ti now that winter break was here.
"To battle ’til dawn!" Xue Yuantong cheered.
She didn’t log into her own account because Jiang Ning had given her an account, and upon logging in, she found it was at Master rank with plenty of skins.
"Chuchu, log in with this account." Xue Yuantong said, handing Chuchu another Master-ranked ga account.
Xue Chuchu let her arrange it: "Sure, okay."
Jiang Ning leaned against the sofa, watching the two queue in duo, feeling inexplicably grateful. This really pays well!
Jobs at this rank earn a lot more daily than a regular office worker.
Jiang Ning mused that he should exploit Tongtong’s talents further to save up for her college tuition and living expenses.
Then he thought, her college might be free.
’In that case, I’ll be the one to splurge!’ Jiang Ning felt no burdens.
Xue Chuchu’s gaming skills were clearly not as strong as Tongtong’s, and upon entering the Master tier, she imdiately felt the imnse pressure.
She filled the top lane slot, playing a classic noob favorite, No Hand.
Facing off against the Weapon Master, Xue Chuchu was under trendous pressure. As soon as the opponent’s Jungle Prince arrived, Chuchu was killed.
She tried to play more conservatively, but this only led to more harsh suppression.
In contrast, Tongtong’s Little Fishman was in his elent, wielding a fish fork, wreaking havoc everywhere.
The arrogant Jungle Prince got two deaths within his own territory at Tongtong’s hands, and in his frustration, kept gunning for Chuchu.
The first duo queue ga ended with Chuchu having no enjoyable experience, yet Tongtong’s godlike performance clinched the match.
In the second ga, Chuchu continued to get suppressed.
After the second ga concluded, Xue Chuchu pursed her lips: "I’m done."
Tongtong cocked her head: "What’s wrong?"
Xue Chuchu spoke sincerely: "I keep dying and dragging you down."
Tongtong reassured her: "That’s not true, you’re contributing a lot."
Xue Chuchu was speechless: "You an 0-7?"
Tongtong: "The more you die, the less you’re worth, but the more they kill you, the more they’re worth. I just took out the Blind Monk and scored 500 bucks!"
Xue Chuchu: "..."
Xue Yuantong blurted out: "Lower level horse, let’s continue!"
Upon hearing this, Xue Chuchu fud. Are they really playing the horse racing strategy of Tian Ji?
Xue Chuchu was stubborn by nature. Knowing Tongtong’s cooking was great, she had been practicing on the sly. Now that her gaming skills were weaker than Tongtong’s, she secretly resolved to get stronger.
So the two continued playing gas.
...
While Jiang Ning was scrolling through his phone, Chen Siyu asked if he was free. Jiang Ning said he was.
The next second, Chen Siyu’s video call popped up.
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