In that afternoon, after school, Dabao and Erbao discovered that their Mommy, who promised to pick them up from school, did not come. In her place was that familiar pretty lady Ouyang Qing.

“Where’s Mommy? Why doesn’t she come?” questioned Erbao with a tinge of unhappiness.

Although they had feigned politeness towards Ouyang Qing deliberately before, it was all an act to pacify Mommy.

In their hearts, they did not like Ouyang Qing a single bit even though she always displayed an angelic smile in front of them.

Even a little child understood that not everyone who displayed an angel’s smile was necessarily an angel.

Meanwhile, Ouyang Qing thought that her showing up would bring some cheer to the two children. However, that did not appear to be true.

Not only that, but the disappqointment also reflected in Erbao’s eyes was obvious.

The palpable disappointment shown by them was like a pail of cold water pouring down on Ouyang Qing. Her angelic smile tightened a little, trying to hide her annoyance.

She did not give up outright and still tried to cheer them up. “Your Mommy has gone on a last minute business trip. She asked me to come to pick you both up.”

Dabao and Erbao exchanged a suspicious look between each other as both wondered the same thought. Since when Mommy and you are so close that she would entrust you to pick us up? Why does it sound more and more unconvincing?

“I want to give Mommy a call,” said Erbao as she took out her little kiddy mobile phone.

“Darling, there’s no need. Your Mommy is busy. She’s currently recording a show.” Having said that, Ouyang Qing continued to explain, “The show recording is the kind where there’ll be lots of cameras zooming on your Mommy, hence she can’t be disturbed in any way. Do you understand?”

Ouyang Qing stopped herself hurriedly before she blabbered more.

Dabao winked at Erbao. Since Ouyang Qing had come to pick them up, he was sure she was not lying. There was no need to press the issue further.

Having always listened to her older brother, Erbao understood his wink. Since her brother hinted to her not to call, she would not insist on calling.

Qing took both of them to

no stress babysitting the two children. Since both of them were very sensible

Erbao had the habit of disappearing occasionally, as long as she waited in the same

Erbao had a daily-updating navigation system embedded in her head. So she never seemed

a bad mood. Served with good food,

were mere children. Their moods might be temperamentally tempestuous, but

guard outside the door to come in. She handed her

Erbao. Putting her arms around each of them, she posed for a photo with an angelic

two kids were reluctant, but out of

sister. He put on a stoic look on the spot – basically a mini version of Nan Chen’s usual

opened a beauty

actually looked good even without the need for a beauty filter. She, however, was not satisfied, for she loved

Ouyang Qing brought them to the movies, before sending both of them back to the

kids had not been to the Commoner Residence for a few days, and old Nan Zhengde had longed to meet the two

Ouyang Qing brought the

Nan Zhengde greeted and motioned

to him obediently

what do you like to eat?” he

taken our fill, thank you! Miss Qing brought

Qing? Naw, you all should be calling her ‘Aunt Qing’. Be respectful in the future, okay?” Nan Zhengde rebuked

okay, sir. They’re just children. They can call me anything. I don’t really mind,”

was perturbed. What do you mean by ‘don’t really mind’? You are the one who asked us to address

once again. Dabao hinted to his sister not

that adults were quite devious. They could say one thing and mean the other. They switched colors easily to suit their environment,

allow kids to sprout nonsenses, but they

her as ‘Aunt Qing’, okay? Also, have you thanked her for taking you out for a meal?” asked Nan

and Erbao recited

They don’t have to thank me. I like these two to bits and just by being with them, I feel really happy. They feel like a family to me,”

Naturally, it

world

It’s been a long while since he last dropped by for

However, he often thinks of you, lamenting his lack of capability and praising your great wisdom. He keeps

at the skillful flattery. Ouyang Duo’s daughter was indeed no ordinary person. There was something

father is someone very capable, more so than me. He’s just

You’re a respected master in the business world. We all need to learn from you. After

with her words. Not only had she sweet-talked old Nan Zhengde, but she had praised Nan Chen

most amongst all his grandchildren. Therefore she praised Nan Chen’s performance in the business circle, then acknowledged his excellent achievement was the result of Nan Zhengde’s good guidance. Such skillful compliment killed two birds with one

happy to hear such praise. Even though her flattery was quite obvious, those praises sounded pleasing to

in the world who did not like to be

a sweet tongue you have. Child, I’m not as good as your

musing about his grandson. Chen is not bad actually. He possesses the necessary talents.

too humble. Although I am young, I’ve heard of your exploits and achievements

business world. My dad has always talked about them,

like to consult you for

made the old man even happier, “You flatter me too much. You don’t have to learn from me. Just go learn from your father. He is

their conversations continued, Erbao was losing her patience and spoke up sulkily, “Great-Grandpa, you adults are too long-winded. Both Dabao and I

I want to go read a book.” Dabao quickly chimed

Old Nan Zhengde guffawed and said, “Don’t just go off like that. Stay a while and keep your Great-Grandpa

chat about? We’ll keep you company,”

not expect the two children to

doing the disruption deliberately, she would definitely

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