Wandering among the heavens, learning has no end.

Upstairs, Li Haichao settled He Mei in.

Not long after, Li Haichao came downstairs.

Upon seeing this, He Ziqiu immediately went upstairs.

He took Ji Yuan's words to heart and went to ask He Mei about her future plans.

"Mom, you told me before that you wanted to open your own beauty salon?"

He Ziqiu went upstairs and looked at He Mei, asking her a question.

He Mei nodded: "Yes, what's wrong?"

"It's nothing, Ji Yuan just said that if you need money, he can invest some for you."

He Ziqiu replied.

He Mei was taken aback for a moment, then asked curiously, "Is Ji Yuan very rich?"

"Very rich!"

He Ziqiu nodded.

"This guy is really amazing!"

He Ziqiu immediately told He Mei about Ji Yuan's awesomeness.

He Mei had to admit that she was also shocked after hearing this.

After she was released from prison, she had a hard time finding a job. She worked herself to the bone for several years before she could save up a little money, which was less than what a child could earn by writing a book for a month.

"So, Mom, do you need it?"

He Ziqiu continued to ask.

He Mei immediately shook her head: "Forget it, I don't even know if I can afford to lose money..."

Mom has saved up quite a bit of money over the years; she can start by opening a small beauty salon and take it slow.

Doing business.

No one has a sure chance of winning.

Therefore, He Mei can handle things on her own, so she definitely won't borrow money.

What's more, it's the money of his own son's half-brother.

This relationship... is actually a bit convoluted...

"That's fine."

He Ziqiu nodded.

He knew he was right; He Mei wouldn't take Ji Yuan's money.

Soon, He Ziqiu told Ji Yuan.

Ji Yuan nodded and didn't say anything more.

He didn't force He Mei to accept it.

After all, the relationship between He Mei and him was not as good as the relationship between Li Haichao and him.

Even if Li Haichao doesn't want it, he will insist on giving it to him.

……

the following few days.

He Mei didn't rush to get things done at the beauty salon; she stayed in Jin Ding Lane for a few days first.

Grandma Qian soon learned that He Mei had returned, which made her very curious about why He Mei had disappeared in the first place.

She even went to ask, and He Mei definitely wouldn't say that she couldn't come back because she was in jail; she would only say that she couldn't come back because of some other things.

Although I don't know why, He Mei has come back, and I heard that she even moved into room 301.

Grandma Qian's gossipy nature struck again, and she tried to matchmake He Mei and Li Haichao once more.

She felt a great deal of hope this time, after all, He Ziqiu had lived in the Li family for so many years.

Meanwhile, Helan also visited Jinding Lane a few days ago.

They arrived and left on the same day.

He didn't say much, but told He Mei that since she had decided to come back, she shouldn't run away anymore, shouldn't let He Ziqiu down, and shouldn't let He Ziqiu down with Li Haichao.

……

With the addition of a woman to the households upstairs and downstairs, things started to change.

The main focus is actually on raising girls.

These grown men really don't understand.

Li Jianjian is fifteen years old, but she still wears a tank top. When He Mei found out, she took Li Jianjian shopping and bought her a bra.

He also talked to Li Jianjian about many things related to girls and taught her some things.

……

Before we know it, the start of the new school term is fast approaching.

He Mei began preparing for her beauty salon.

Hai Chao Noodle Restaurant has also completed its expansion and renovation.

The brand-new Haichao Noodle Restaurant has increased in size and has a completely renovated interior.

When it reopened, neighbors and friends all came to support it.

After the expansion and renovation, the noodle shop saw an increase in customer traffic, and they also hired two more people.

……

September.

Today is the first day of the new semester at Yiming Middle School.

Early in the morning, in room 202, Ji Yuan, her four children, Li Haichao, and He Mei were having breakfast together.

Ling Heping went to work very early because of his job.

Ling Heping's work is really busy, and he often can't eat with them.

But there's no way around it; it's a job requirement.

Ji Yuan really can't be of much help.

The six of them sat down to eat together. Li Haichao looked at Ji Yuan and said, "Ji Yuan, when you get to high school, you and Xiao Jian will be in the same class again. Keep an eye on her and make sure your teacher calls me less often."

"Don't worry, Dad Li."

Ji Yuan nodded.

"My parents weren't called in for a single visit last year!"

Li Jianjian said with dissatisfaction.

"What about first and second year of junior high? You should know your place and stop causing me trouble."

Li Haichao stared at Li Jianjian and said.

Li Jianjian pouted and muttered, "Then next time my parents are called in, I'll go to Aunt He Mei, not you."

"Okay."

He Mei nodded with a smile.

Since she came back recently, she has been getting along well with Li Jianjian.

If it were Li Jianjian from ten years ago, she would never have had a good relationship with He Mei.

Li Haichao's eyes widened.

Li Jianjian smiled and made a face at Li Haichao.

"Eat quickly, eat quickly, and then hurry to school."

"Don't be late on your first day of school."

Li Haichao glared at Li Jianjian and said.

Speaking of this, Ji Yuan remembered something and looked at Li Haichao and He Mei, saying, "Dad Li, Aunt He Mei, why don't you take a driving test when you have time?"

Then I bought a car for the family to get around in.

"If you have any money, save it properly. Why buy a car?"

Li Haichao immediately disagreed.

"Having a car at home makes everything much more convenient."

Now that the noodle shop has hired so many people, Li Dad, you don't need to be so busy anymore.

"From now on, can you take us to and from school?"

Ji Yuan explained.

Ji Yuan knew Li Haichao too well, and these words immediately won him over.

He imagined himself driving his child to and from school.

“You’re right… but don’t worry about it. I’ve saved some money too. You can pay for the noodle shop expansion and renovation, and I’ll pay for the car.”

Li Haichao nodded in agreement.

……

After breakfast, the four of them left home with their schoolbags.

On the way to school.

Li Jianjian said with a smile, "Brother, you really know how to do things. You got Dad to agree to buy a car in no time."

"You don't know our family members well enough."

Ji Yuan smiled and said.

As the two were talking, the four of them bumped into Granny Qian and an old woman they didn't recognize.

Ji Yuan didn't expect to run into him again; it seems her good mood is going to be ruined to some extent.

"Grandma Qian".

The four of them saw Granny Qian and greeted her.

Grandma Qian called out with a smile, "Are you going to school?"

"Yes."

"Let me introduce you. This is Zhu Peng's aunt's mother. She's here to take care of Zhu Peng's aunt during her postpartum period."

You can just call her Grandma Zhang.

Grandma Qian introduced the mothers-in-law around her.

"Hello, Grandma Zhang."

The four greeted each other politely.

Grandma Zhang smiled and nodded: "That's great. You must be Ling Xiao, Zi Qiu, Ji Yuan, and Li Jianjian, right? I've heard of you."

Grandma Zhang's words brought smiles to the faces of Ling Xiao and the other two, excluding Ji Yuan.

But then, Grandma Zhang added, "Children, do you all miss your mother?"