Chapter 265: Chapter 258: Oh Xiaobai Cai
“The food here is so good because of Auntie’s cooking,” Lin Yile’s remarks were buttering both sides, flattering Xu Miaomiao’s mom and giving her a compliment.
Xu Miaomiao didn’t dare to speak much. If she said her mom’s food wasn’t good, her mom might thrash her.
Lin Yile put down his chopsticks, patting his belly.
“Mom and Dad, aren’t you eating?”
Lin Yile was curiously counting the dumplings in their plates, his eyes gleaming eagerly.
Lin’s father wiped the sweat from his forehead, “Well, Dad’s not very hungry so I’ll...”
Before he could finish, a small hand reached out and took away the plate in front of him.
“Dad, you’re not eating? Okay, then I’ll save this for when I get hungry later tonight.”
Cold sweat trickled down Lin’s father’s forehead.
Does the child have worms in his belly?
“Don’t worry,” Xu mom knew what Lin’s mom and dad were thinking, “When Yile started eating more from the quite small portions he used to eat, my husband and I were scared. We thought our child had worms in his stomach, so we took him to the hospital. The doctor told us that he was growing and he actually needed more nutrients.”
After hearing this, Lin’s parents breathed a sigh of relief.
At that moment, Tang Yuxin came out to get some water. As Xu’s father finished speaking, she sang nearly off-key.
“Little bok choy, leaves turning yellow, two or three years old, the mother ran away...”
Xu’s father’s eyes twitched reflexively.
Darling, if your dad hears you singing this song, won’t he cry?
A few days later, Lin’s father finally met Tang Zhinian. He had expected a scholar or a man of great learning, considering he was the father of a daughter like Tang Yuxin. Instead, he found a bashful rural man whose wide smile showed off a mouth full of white teeth. His reddish-black skin seemed incredibly honest.
“Brother Zhinian,” Lin’s father shook Tang Zhinian’s hand tightly, “I really owe you a big thanks this time. If it wasn’t for you, our daughter might still be at the bottom of her class.”
Xu’s father nodded repeatedly at Lin’s father’s words. He deeply understood that worry, as he had experienced it himself. Back then, he had been so worried about his daughter’s grades that he couldn’t eat or sleep. Now, his daughter’s improving grades had brought him peace. His superiors also viewed him favorably because of his daughter’s success, which led to his promotion. He now held a decent position—how could he manage others’ children effectively if he couldn’t even manage his own?
Tang’s father was somewhat perplexed. What had his little Yuxin done now?
“Hehe...” Xu’s father let out a chuckle, “Your little Yuxin has taken on another apprentice. The child used to be as skinny as a monkey, but now she’s living with a few other children and has gotten a lot rounder. I’m sure her grades are improving day by day as well.”
As for this, Xu’s father held no doubts. With daily studying, how could the grades not improve? Plus, just looking at how easygoing the children were during exams, it was evident that their results were definitely going to be good.
Yuxin, that child, was top of her grade. How did she manage to suddenly improve so much in high school after being so mediocre in junior high?
Tang Zhinian blushed at the shower of praises. His little Yuxin was indeed something to be proud of. She wasn’t just good at studies but also very kind-hearted. That was the thing he was most proud of about his daughter.
Their conversation was centered around their children’s studies as they sat together. The fathers found lots to talk about. Even though it was Lin’s father’s first time meeting Tang Zhinian, having shared experiences as fathers allowed them to understand each other better. Before long, they were chatting like old friends.