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With no classes on Sunday afternoon, the group of five was completely immersed in studying.

With Han Ning'er and Ye Wanwan taking turns tutoring him, Jiang Lina finally witnessed Chen Dong's terrifying learning ability; no matter how difficult the question was, he understood it immediately.

This also allows one to draw inferences from one instance and apply the knowledge system flexibly.

evening.

After having dinner in the rented room, the five of them prepared to go back to school for evening self-study.

Just as I was about to leave, someone knocked on the door.

Who is it?

Han Ning'er went to open the door out of curiosity. Few people knew that she had rented a place, so who would have found her here?

"Why is it you?"

When Han Ning'er saw the imposing middle-aged woman at the door, her smile froze instantly, and she impatiently tried to close the door.

"Why can't it be me? Don't forget I'm your mother!" Wu Jie moved even faster, stepping into the room.

Seeing that Chen Dong and the others were still inside, his brows furrowed for a moment.

"Hello, Auntie," Chen Dong and the others greeted politely.

They had never met Wu Jie, and even Chen Dong knew nothing about Han Ning'er's family, but they had all heard Wu Jie's words and knew that she was Han Ning'er's mother.

"Hello."

Wu Jie's brows relaxed, and she responded indifferently.

"What are you doing here?" Han Ning'er didn't have a polite attitude and questioned her directly.

"I came to see you," Wu Jie said.

Even after Han Ning'er moved out of the dormitory, how could her mother not care? Even if Han Ning'er didn't tell her the location, she could still find it.

"unnecessary."

Han Ning'er pushed open the door. "You can leave now."

Chen Dong and the others exchanged a glance. Was Han Ning'er's relationship with her mother very strained?

Wu Jie wasn't angry; she simply looked at Chen Dong and the others, "Are you all students from Qingjiang Middle School?"

"Yes, Auntie," Chen Dong replied politely.

"There should be evening self-study tonight, right? It's getting late, students can't be late."

Chen Dong understood that Wu Jie was trying to get rid of him, but she was being polite and tactful.

He glanced at Han Ning'er.

"Dong-ge, remember to come for tutoring tonight."

Han Ning'er didn't say anything else, only reminding me to continue tutoring that evening.

"Let's talk this out. If you need anything, let me know." Chen Dong didn't know what the grudge between the mother and daughter was, so he could only say that. Then he said goodbye to Wu Jie and the group left.

Come downstairs.

Liu Yumo was a little worried, "Is Sister Han's mother as domineering as Shuya's mother?"

"It shouldn't be that bad," Chen Dong shook his head.

Judging from Han Ning'er's mother's aura, she's not the shrew type, and Han Ning'er isn't Shu Ya; from what we just saw, Han Ning'er has a bigger temper.

upstairs.

"You were hanging out with Chen Dong and Liu Yumo again?" Wu Jie asked Han Ning'er.

"It's none of your business." Han Ning'er sat on the sofa, arms crossed, ignoring the conversation.

"You promised me that as long as they kept their student status and weren't expelled, you would transfer to No. 1 Middle School to study hard. Are you going to break your promise?" Wu Jie asked again.

"Aren't my current results satisfactory?" Han Ning'er retorted.

"You also said that you wouldn't associate with them."

This was something Han Ning'er had promised, which is why Wu Jie stepped in; otherwise, Chen Dong and Liu Yumo would have been fired long ago.

Han Ning'er remained silent.

"Do you want me to go talk to them?" Wu Jie asked, looking at her silent daughter.

"You dare?"

Han Ning'er jumped up, "If you dare go to them, I'll disown you. Anyway, you don't really consider me your daughter."

"Moreover, I am studying hard now so that I can better find evidence of your embezzlement and bribery in the future, so that I won't have to sever ties with you later."

"You had better keep your integrity and honesty, or I'll personally send you to jail."

After saying that, Han Ning'er picked up her schoolbag and left, not wanting to stay a moment longer.

As for Wu Jie, do whatever you want, at worst she can just move to a different house.

Wu Jie stared at the doorway for a long time before going to the French windows. She watched Han Ning'er walk out of the residential area, then took out her phone and made a call.

"Xiao Jie." It was a middle-aged man's voice.

"I found my daughter, and she said she wants to cut ties with me."

Any mother would feel heartbroken to hear her own daughter say such a thing.

Across from them, Han Ning'er's father, Han Jiancheng, comforted her, "Don't overthink it, our daughter wouldn't do that."

"Actually, I also want to be an ordinary woman, to watch her grow up, to pick her up from school, and to take her out to play on weekends, but Qingjiang City needs me..."

Wu Jie also felt guilty towards Han Ning'er. Because of her work, she almost missed out on Han Ning'er's growth, which is why they are so distant now, seemingly without any mother-daughter affection.

"Don't overthink it. You didn't do anything wrong. Our daughter is all grown up now and she'll understand your predicament," Han Jiancheng continued to comfort her.

"I hope she'll understand me someday," Wu Jie could only manage a bitter smile.

"What did you two talk about just now?" Han Jiancheng began to inquire about what had just happened.

Wu Jie gave a brief explanation, mentioning Chen Dong and his group.

Han Jiancheng said helplessly, "You still haven't understood your daughter's thoughts."

"What are your thoughts?" Wu Jie asked, as she indeed had no experience in educating children.

"Friendship is the most precious thing, and I didn't really approve of what you did in the first place."

Han Jiancheng earnestly said, "Our daughter compromised back then, but she must have been holding a grudge. Now she's taking extra classes with Chen Dong and the others, probably because she wants you to see that her friends can do well in school. I hope you won't judge her with prejudice. You'd better stop interfering. Our daughter lacked love growing up and is very sensitive."

Wu Jie is not stupid, otherwise she wouldn't have been able to sit in such a high position at Qingjiang No. 1.

"Perhaps I really was wrong."

"Alright, don't overthink it, and don't blame your daughter. Also, don't use your assertiveness at work on your daughter. She cares about you, she's just being cold on the surface."

"Um."

Wu Jie gazed at the myriad lights outside, hoping it would be so.

……

night.

Chen Dong came to find Han Ning'er. After parking his car, he saw Han Ning'er running over with a smile. He quickly took down a box of pineapple chunks hanging on the faucet and handed it to her.

Han Ning'er especially loves this food. He didn't know how her conversation with her mother went, so he thought he'd buy her something to cheer her up.

"Thank you, Brother Dong."

Han Ning'er accepted it generously, picked up a toothpick, stuck a piece in it, and handed it to Chen Dong's mouth, "Ah~"

Chen Dong didn't refuse and ate it with a smile.

"Is it sweet?" Han Ning'er asked with a smile.

"Are you using me as a guinea pig?" Chen Dong was speechless.

"Is it sweet?" Han Ning'er asked coquettishly.

"Sweet as honey."

Han Ning'er then put a piece in her mouth, her eyes narrowed like crescent moons. That's Han Ning'er for you; when she eats something she likes, she squints her eyes in enjoyment.

Especially the things Chen Dong bought for her, it felt like she was being treated with special favor.

"How is it? Sweet, right?" Chen Dong asked with a smile, watching her enjoy herself.

"Um."

Han Ning'er nodded happily, then picked up another piece and fed it to Chen Dong, "One more piece, as a reward for your sudden realization and diligent study."

Chen Dong's smile widened. He didn't refuse Han Ning'er's offer of food and even chased after her, saying, "One reward isn't enough. I want more."

"No, if you eat any more, I won't have any left. If you want a reward, we'll see how you behave later." Han Ning'er was possessive of her food.

"I want it now." Chen Dong made a move to reach for it.

"Ah, no~" Han Ning'er ran forward.

Chen Dong chased after him, his voice filled with laughter.