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"Your son is home. Quickly wash your hands and get ready for dinner."

Zeng Ling, who was wielding a spatula in the kitchen, heard the door open and peeked out to greet them. She was surprised to see that Chen Dong had brought a girl with him, who was wearing the same down jacket that Chen Dong had worn the day before.

"I'll get you a pair of shoes."

Chen Dong took a pair of slippers from the shoe cabinet and placed them at Ye Wanwan's feet. Then he put his schoolbag on the cabinet and led Ye Wanwan to the living room.

"Please sit back down. I'll go to the kitchen to see if lunch is ready. Mom, is lunch done yet?"

Chen Dong shouted as he headed toward the kitchen.

Zeng Ling had already hidden in the kitchen. When Chen Dong came over, she pulled him in and glanced at Ye Wanwan, who was sitting in the living room looking a little reserved.

Turning back to stare at Chen Dong, she asked, "What's going on?"

"It's my classmate. He's coming to my house for lunch," Chen Dong said.

"You brought a male classmate home yesterday, and a female classmate home today. Could it be that yesterday was all preparation for today?" Zeng Ling asked warily.

It's not that I'm worried about Chen Dong, it's just that I'm afraid he'll bully others.

That girl looks quite honest; she's obviously a very obedient and well-behaved child. Even if you don't bully her, you shouldn't lead her astray.

"Mom, what are you thinking about?"

Chen Dong washed his hands, then said with a wry smile, "I already told you last night that I hired a top student in my class to help me with my homework. It's her. She also helps me with my studies at noon. It's more convenient to bring her home for lunch."

"She's the top student in your class, one of the top five in the grade?" Zeng Ling's eyes lit up. No parent dislikes a child who is good at studying, especially one who also seems well-behaved and obedient.

"Yes, she's always been number one in the class, and she's never fallen out of the top five in her grade." Chen Dong was also proud of Ye Wanwan's achievements, which were just as outstanding as his own back then.

This is their only advantage: a place where they can find confidence and direction.

"Mom, I need to talk to you about something." Chen Dong wiped his hands, his expression somewhat serious.

"What is it?" Zeng Ling suddenly became wary again.

"Ye Wanwan's family is very poor. She only eats steamed buns for three meals a day. I think I will take her home for lunch every day from now on, so that it will be easier for her to help me with tutoring," Chen Dong said.

He didn't know much about Ye Wanwan's family, but he knew without guessing that they were in dire straits, so he naturally wanted to help, but he needed her family's consent.

Otherwise, I'll just have to wait until I receive payment for my writing, and then I won't go home for lunch.

But he believes his parents are kind.

Upon hearing Chen Dong's words, Zeng Ling couldn't help but look at Ye Wanwan, who seemed a little awkward in the living room, and said with a gentle expression, "She only eats steamed buns every day."

She was a mother, and her love for her child was deep and pure. Even though Chen Dong had been such a scoundrel in the past, she always gave him gentle love and worried about whether he had eaten well or dressed warmly.

So when she heard that Ye Wanwan only ate steamed buns every day, her mother felt a pang of heartache. Moreover, Ye Wanwan's grades were so good and she was so well-behaved and sensible, it made her even more distressed.

"Mom supports you in this. Classmates should help each other. Even if she doesn't tutor you, bringing her home for dinner is fine too."

Zeng Ling was somewhat sentimental and felt very sorry for Ye Wanwan.

"Thank you, Mom. I love you." Chen Dong gave Zeng Ling a hug.

"Go away, go away, your apron smells too oily. Help me take the dishes out." Zeng Ling looked disgusted, but she couldn't hide her smile.

My son has become sensible; he not only knows how to study but also how to care for and help his classmates. How can I not be gratified?

"Xiao Ye, wash your hands and get ready to eat."

Zeng Ling took the dishes out of the pot and brought them to the living room, calling out gently to Ye Wanwan.

"Oh, hello Auntie~"

Ye Wanwan quickly stood up, nervously clutching the hem of her clothes.

She thought Dong Ge was taking her out to eat outside the school, but she didn't expect him to take her home. When she found out outside, she really wanted to run away.

She has never eaten at any of her classmates' houses in her life. Firstly, no classmate wanted to be her friend, so no one invited her. Secondly, she really didn't want to cause trouble for her classmates' families.

"Come on, I'll take you to wash your hands."

Chen Dong smiled and pushed Ye Wanwan to wash her hands. How could he not see through the silly girl's thoughts? There was no need to be so reserved and awkward at home.

Zeng Ling maintained her smile, but when she saw Ye Wanwan clutching the hem of her down jacket, her slightly calmed heart ached again.

Underneath the down jacket, it looked like she was still wearing a school uniform, and even her pants were extremely thin.

This child is so pitiful, dressed so thinly in the dead of winter!

"Mom, where's Dad?"

After Chen Dong helped Ye Wanwan wash her hands, he came out and asked.

"The shop is a bit busy, so he probably won't be coming back to eat. I'll bring it to him later," Zeng Ling said.

"Who said I'm not coming back for dinner?"

Before he could finish speaking, the door opened, and Chen Zhenjiang entered the house with a smile.

The rascal is changing now; he calls out "Dad" so fluently now that his dad hasn't heard it in ages. Naturally, his dad wants to hear it more often, so he tries to come home as much as possible at noon and in the evening.

I just wanted to experience the rare harmonious family atmosphere.

"Um?"

As soon as she changed her shoes and entered the living room, she saw that there was another person in the room, looking just as surprised as Zeng Ling had been earlier.

Hello, Uncle.

Ye Wanwan called out obediently.

"Oh, okay, hello~" Chen Zhenjiang was a little confused and looked at Zeng Ling questioningly.

"Come and serve me some rice."

Zeng Ling headed towards the kitchen, and Chen Zhenjiang quickly followed, whispering from behind, "What's going on?"

Yesterday I was glad that Chen Dong was a son and wouldn't be fooled by that blond guy, but today he brought a girl home instead. If that blond guy were still here, I would be worried.

He probably did something bad.

"That's Ye Wanwan, the top student in their class, who tutors her son."

Zeng Ling served Chen Zhenjiang a bowl of rice, explained what had just happened, and then said with some heartache, "That child is so pitiful. My son was wearing a thin school uniform under that down jacket."

Chen Zhenjiang wiped his hands and took Wan, then paused in surprise upon hearing this.

Although he wasn't as sentimental as Zeng Ling, he was still a father, and hearing about his child's hardships touched him deeply.

"Son, eat your food. Xiao Ye, you should eat more too."

At the dinner table, Zeng Ling served food to Chen Dong as she had done the day before, and then added food to Ye Wanwan's bowl, without deliberately showing any excessive affection for Ye Wanwan.

"Thank you, Auntie."

Ye Wanwan kept her head down, still a little nervous and reserved. She ate very slowly, taking small bites quietly, and was very touched as she looked at the chicken leg that Zeng Ling had put in her bowl.

When she was very, very young, she was also loved by her mother in this way.

Zeng Ling's small gesture made her feel her mother's favoritism, and she couldn't help but recall that already blurry face from her memory.

"Don't just stand there, hurry up and eat."

Chen Dong shoveled food into his mouth and nudged Ye Wanwan with his elbow.

He could understand Ye Wanwan's feelings at this moment. It was really hard for someone who was often bullied and often suffered grievances not to be moved when suddenly receiving care from many people.

We can't get too caught up in it, or this girl will definitely cry.

"What are you panicking for? Trying to run away again?"

Chen Zhenjiang glared reproachfully at Chen Dong.

Chen Dong remained unfazed, looked up and smiled, "As long as you're normal, I definitely won't run away."

hey~

Chen Zhenjiang put down his chopsticks.