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"I'm tutoring you voluntarily, and you're tutoring us now, so please don't mention tutoring fees anymore, okay?" Ye Wanwan looked at Chen Dong with hopeful eyes.

Chen Dong paused slightly, then smiled gently, "Okay."

Zeng Ling and Chen Zhenjiang knew he was coming to Ye Wanwan's house, so they gave him some money. He had enough money for this trip, so he planned to leave some for Ye Wanwan.

They did it under the guise of tutoring fees.

But clearly, the new clothes and gifts were already pushing Ye Wanwan to her limit. Since it was supposed to be a thank you for her tutoring, then it should end here. She really couldn't accept any more of this kind of care.

Chen Dong naturally wouldn't continue to hurt her pride, so he could only try to find a solution from her grandmother.

"Alright, try it on quickly." Chen Dong gently stroked Ye Wanwan's head affectionately and handed her the down jacket.

Ye Wanwan smiled and nodded. The brand-new white down jacket made her skin look even whiter, like a gardenia exuding a gentle and elegant temperament.

It has a unique kind of beauty.

"It looks great, and it suits you perfectly," Chen Dong praised with satisfaction.

Upon hearing Chen Dong's praise, Ye Wanwan subconsciously lowered her head, her slightly disheveled long hair obscuring her blushing face and her pounding heart.

"Raise your head." Chen Dong said in a somewhat commanding tone.

Ye Wanwan raised her head, but dared not look Chen Dong in the eye, her face still flushed slightly.

"Little Yezi, remember this: neither your birth nor your family background should be a reason for us to feel inferior. A hero's origins are irrelevant; it's the path we came from. So, you must learn to be confident and, more importantly, learn to accept praise from others, because you are truly good and excellent, understand?" Chen Dong said very seriously.

She used to be so similar to Ye Wanwan. Every time he saw Ye Wanwan, he felt like he was looking in a mirror. He understood this silly and stubborn girl.

He wanted to eliminate Ye Wanwan's inferiority complex and build her self-confidence.

"Mmm," Ye Wanwan responded softly.

Then, encouraged by Chen Dong, she went outside wearing her new clothes.

Han Ning'er and the others had seen Ye Wanwan wearing her new clothes when they tried them on, and they still couldn't help but praise her now.

Grandma was clearly surprised. She glanced at Ye Wanwan and then at Chen Dong, her aged eyes narrowing slightly, a mixture of relief and emotion welling up inside her...

……

"Grandma, wishing you a happy Chinese New Year in advance. We'll head back now and come see you again next time."

Around 11 a.m., after a quick lunch, Chen Dong packed his things and came out of the house, shaking his grandmother's hand to say goodbye.

It's time to go back. The day after tomorrow is New Year's Eve. There's nothing I can do. Winter vacation in the mountains starts this late. And it takes four or five hours to get from Ye Wanwan's house to the city.

If we don't head back soon, it might be dark by the time we get home.

"You must come and play next time, and stay for a few more days. Little Yezi, have you packed the vegetables for them?" Grandma patted Chen Dong's hand and called out to Ye Wanwan.

They didn't have anything fancy to give as a return gift, just some free-range eggs and homegrown vegetables. Liu Yumo and the others didn't want to trouble them, but seeing that Chen Dong readily accepted them, they packed them all into their suitcases.

"Grandma's all packed up. I'll get them some motion sickness pills." Ye Wanwan remembered how miserable Liu Yumo and the others were when they arrived, so she thoughtfully prepared motion sickness pills.

"Yes, yes, this is essential."

Motion sickness isn't scary; they've all experienced it before. But this was the first time they'd experienced it so severely, mainly because the roads were rough.

Moreover, passenger buses, vans, and three-wheeled covered wagons are not only crowded but also smell particularly bad, making them even more uncomfortable than riding a pirate ship.

Motion sickness medication is like a magic bullet for them.

"Grandma, we'll go now and come see you again next time."

Happy Chinese New Year, Grandma!

Goodbye, Grandma.

Chen Dong shook hands and hugged his grandmother, and then Liu Yumo and the others said goodbye to their grandmother one after another, picked up their suitcases and left the yard.

"Okay, kids, drive carefully, and remember to call home when you get home safely." Grandma's legs weren't very good, so she didn't follow after seeing them off at the gate, waving goodbye with reluctance.

They didn't have a phone at home, but there was one in the village. Chen Dong and the others wrote down the number. When the time came, they would call the village chief and ask who they were looking for, and the village chief would come and notify them.

You can usually get through to the person you're looking for by calling back after about ten minutes.

That's how it was when Ye Wanwan went to study in the city; she would call her grandmother whenever she missed her.

"Um?"

Grandma stood in the yard for a long time, gazing into the distance. When she realized Chen Dong and the others had disappeared, she reluctantly looked away, picked up a stool, and sat down in the yard to bask in the sun. Suddenly, she touched her pocket, as if she sensed something.

When I took it out, I was surprised to find it was five hundred yuan.

"This child..."

Grandma was stunned at first, then she realized that when she said goodbye to the children, only Xiao Chen hugged her, and that was probably when he secretly put the stuff in her pocket.

After a little thought, she understood why Chen Dong secretly slipped the money into her pocket instead of giving it directly to Xiao Yezi; he was probably worried about hurting Xiao Yezi's pride.

She's a thoughtful child...

……

"Alright, Xiao Yezi, you can go back now. Grandma's still at home. Remember to eat well during the Spring Festival. If you've lost weight when you come back, I'll teach you a lesson."

Chen Dong clenched his fists, feigning a fierce expression.

"Goodbye, Sister Yezi, let's meet again when we get back."

Liu Yumo and the others got into the car and waved goodbye.

"Ye Zi, I'll definitely stay at the rented place the whole time. You can just come back when the time comes; there will be people at home," Han Ning'er reminded her.

"Be sure to call me when you get home and let me know you're safe." Ye Wanwan nodded and reminded them again, watching the car slowly drive away until it disappeared from sight.

On her way home, Ye Wanwan was feeling down. She had grown accustomed to darkness, but the sudden light shining into it made her crave that warm glow.

The parting at this moment felt somewhat uncomfortable.

However, once she got home, she suppressed her slight disappointment and happily went to her room to get the new clothes that Dong-ge had bought for her grandmother. "Grandma, these are the new clothes Dong-ge bought for you. Try them on and see if they fit!"

"Dong's mother also gave me a lot of winter clothes, which I brought back. Let's try on a couple more."

"That kid, Xiao Chen~"

Grandma was filled with relief. She didn't mention that Chen Dong had left 500 yuan, not wanting to put pressure on the girl. She just knew that this kindness had to be remembered.

She was old, half of her body already buried, and could never repay her kindness in this lifetime. She only hoped that the girl could remember this profound affection.

She took Ye Wanwan's hand and asked solemnly, "Girl, tell me the truth, is Xiao Chen good to you?"

Ye Wanwan was stunned for a moment, not understanding why her grandmother asked this, but she still answered truthfully, "Yes, Dong-ge is very good to me. He takes me home for dinner, takes me to his house to do part-time work, and even gives me after-school tutoring fees. He also picks me up and drops me off from school. He takes good care of me in life."

"Dong-ge is a very good person, and he's also very good to me."

Although Chen Dong had bullied her in the past, she didn't feel anything. She only knew that the current Dong Ge was a good person and had brought light to her dark life.