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"You guys go up first, I'll go buy some water."

When they got downstairs, Chen Dong didn't go upstairs with them. He bought some fruit under the pretext of buying water, since he couldn't come empty-handed as a guest.

"Why are you still here?" After buying fruit, Chen Dong saw Han Ning'er still waiting for him downstairs.

"You ran too fast and didn't have time to tell me the floor. I took them up and came down to pick you up. Why did you buy so much fruit?" Han Ning'er said.

"To aid digestion after meals."

Chen Dong smiled casually and handed over a bag, "Here, I bought you some pineapples."

"Hehe, thanks Dong-ge~"

Han Ning'er happily accepted it, then took Chen Dong's arm and went upstairs.

What the two didn't see was that not far behind them, a middle-aged couple carrying fruits and vegetables were watching this scene with somewhat unnatural expressions on their faces.

"Old Han, I suddenly realize that my previous worries were not unfounded." Wu Jie's heart, which she had put down last night, suddenly became anxious again.

"I think so too." Han Jiancheng also had a feeling that his beloved daughter, whom he had raised for many years, was about to be tricked away.

"The only consolation is that Chen Dong is much better than I imagined." If it were before, Wu Jie definitely wouldn't have been able to accept it, but now it's much better, at least she's not so resistant.

"If you had this attitude earlier, you two wouldn't still be so distant now." Han Jiancheng looked at Wu Jie with some surprise, then sighed.

"I will try to change, and I hope there is still a chance," Wu Jie said earnestly.

"It will happen."

Han Jiancheng reached out and took Wu Jie's hand, smiling gently, "I'll say it again, your daughter has the same temper as you. Never be domineering in front of her, and be more tolerant and understanding."

"Mmm." Wu Jie also gripped Han Jiancheng's hand tightly.

The couple wasn't in a hurry to go home. They had discussed it last night and decided not to wait at home for the children to come over. After all, they usually had a hard time, and it would be unusual for them to be making arrangements at home all of a sudden.

If we wait until the children are gone, and then go upstairs pretending we know nothing about it, it should make it easier for Han Ning'er to accept their return home, or at least it won't seem so abrupt.

"We have plenty of time today, so relax and come help with the cooking." Arriving at Han Ning'er's house, a simple three-bedroom, two-living-room apartment, less than 100 square meters, Chen Dong invited everyone into the kitchen.

We have a few main dishes tonight, so it'll take some time, and besides, I didn't come here tonight specifically to study.

"I'll wash the vegetables instead."

Liu Yumo is now used to playing the supporting role. Even if his cooking skills aren't great, his willingness to go into the kitchen and his ability to help out will likely win over girls.

"What am I doing?" Han Ning'er used a toothpick to pick up a piece of pineapple and put it in her mouth, then fed it to everyone.

"You help Xiaoyezi." Chen Dong took a bite of the pineapple that Han Ning'er fed him, then washed the rice and cooked it. There would be more than five of them tonight, so there needed to be enough rice.

"Then I'll help Green Hat Guy." Jiang Lina moved closer to Liu Yumo.

"You're the one who's cuckolded, your whole family is too." Liu Yumo was squatting on the ground sorting vegetables when he heard this and kicked Jiang Lina twice, his face full of disgust.

Chen Dong and his friends were used to it; the two of them were like a pair of bickering lovers, one a cuckold and the other a chubby girl, always ready to tease each other.

The kitchen was bustling with activity and filled with laughter when suddenly the sound of a lock being opened came from outside.

"Someone is back."

Jiang Lina, who was near the kitchen door, heard the voice and spoke to Han Ning'er.

Han Ning'er paused in her work, her face darkening. This house rarely felt warm and lively; even when someone came home, it was usually in the middle of the night. Why was someone coming home now?

"Oh, we have guests, Ning'er." Han Jiancheng entered the house first, and seeing the living room lights on and sounds coming from the kitchen, he asked with a knowing smile.

Han Ning'er walked out of the kitchen and called out to Han Jiancheng, "Dad."

Then I saw Wu Jie behind me, her face didn't look good, and she didn't even call me "Mom".

Han Ning'er has feelings for Han Jiancheng because he has been with her since she was a child. Although he is very busy, he has never been absent from her growth.

As for Wu Jie, she felt only a sense of unfamiliarity.

"Your classmates are here?" Han Jiancheng changed into slippers and came into the living room, glancing towards the kitchen.

Hello, Uncle.

Hello, Auntie.

Chen Dong and his group poked their heads out and greeted them with smiles.

"Hey, hello everyone." Han Jiancheng nodded and responded with a smile, and Wu Jie responded with the same smile.

"I didn't know you were coming back, so I only bought groceries for the two of us. Should I go downstairs and buy some more?" Han Jiancheng asked, pulling Han Ning'er along.

"No need, Dad, we've already bought the groceries." Han Ning'er shook her head.

"How about we go out to eat?" Han Jiancheng suggested again.

"We're already cooking; we can just eat at home."

"Okay then, your mom and I will go out to eat, you two stay home and have fun."

Wu Jie, who was standing next to him, wanted to say something, but she didn't speak. She knew that Han Jiancheng was right to handle things this way.

In the kitchen, Chen Dong poked his head out and said with a smile, "Uncle and Aunt, please don't be so polite. We're here as guests, how can we drive away our hosts? If you leave, we'll be too embarrassed to stay here any longer."

"You silly child, what's with all this talk about having face? Your uncles and aunties are just happy that you came to play." Han Jiancheng looked at Chen Dong with a big smile. This kid is really bright.

"Let's eat at home."

Since Chen Dong had said that, Han Ning'er didn't say anything else and turned to go into the kitchen.

Han Jiancheng looked at Wu Jie with satisfaction in his eyes, as if to say: Look at that kid named Chen Dong, he's quick-witted and perceptive, and his teamwork is excellent.

Wu Jie understood Han Jiancheng's gaze, and with a smile, she looked at Chen Dong and found him much more pleasing to the eye.

Go check the kitchen.

Han Jiancheng handed the dishes in his hand to Wu Jie and winked at her.

"it is good."

Wu Jie didn't hesitate. Outside, she was a decisive and assertive leader, but at home, she was just a mother who wanted to ease the tension between mother and daughter.

"What dishes do you have?" Wu Jie asked with a smile as she walked into the kitchen.

Bang.

As soon as she finished speaking, Han Ning'er threw the vegetables in her hand into the basket and walked out of the kitchen, not even glancing at Wu Jie as she passed by.

Out of respect for Dong Ge and her father, she didn't say anything, but that didn't mean she was willing to have contact with Wu Jie. "You go into the kitchen, I'll go out."

"You guys go out and have fun, leave the rest to us." Wu Jie felt a pang of pain in her heart, but she still wore a gentle smile on her face.

As she spoke, she prepared to call out to Han Jiancheng.

Chen Dong glanced at Han Ning'er, who seemed a little unhappy, and said to Jiang Lina and Ye Wanwan, "We don't need that many people in the kitchen. You two go and play with Han Ning'er. With Mozi helping me out and Aunt Wu helping out, that's enough."

"Okay."

Jiang Lina was stunned for a moment, then pulled Ye Wanwan to the living room. They had met Wu Jie before and could tell that the mother and daughter did not have a good relationship. Now they both knew what to do.

Ye Wanwan is somewhat inarticulate, but Jiang Lina is the opposite, so she shouldn't make the atmosphere too awkward.

Sure enough, Jiang Lina's laughter soon filled the living room, and occasionally Han Jiancheng and Han Ning'er's voices could also be heard, so the atmosphere was not dull.

Seeing the atmosphere in the living room and occasionally hearing Han Ning'er's laughter, Wu Jie's smile became even brighter; she hadn't heard Han Ning'er laugh in a long time.

"Xiao Chen, thank you." She whispered her thanks to Chen Dong.