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Chapter 614: Chapter 614: Eating
Before the two even opened their own front door, the next door opened, and the little girl Zhang Han poked her head out. "Dr. Bai, Chief An, my dad has invited you over for dinner today, hurry on over. My dad made his specialty dish—it’s truly a rare occasion; he’s an excellent cook," she said with particular excitement, seeming livelier than usual.
An Zhiyuan nodded. "We’ll be right there!" Why was Director Zhang suddenly inviting them to dinner?
However, the two of them were not only neighbors but also worked together—one responsible for intellectual education and the other for physical education. They had already developed a certain familiarity, and whether for professional or personal reasons, he had no reason to refuse Director Zhang’s invitation.
The opposite door opened, and Wei Jianling came out holding Huzi and smiling. Seeing Chief An and Dr. Bai, she seemed a bit awkward. Recently, she had rarely appeared in Bai Xiao’s sight. Not only was Bai Xiao busy with work, but also, last time, Hu Biao had sternly taught Wei Jianling a lesson, making her fearful, so she had become much more restrained.
In essence, she wasn’t a bad person; she just loved to take small advantages.
"Dr. Bai, Chief An, Zhang Han, you’re all here?"
Zhang Han huffed, "Asking when you know the answer!" She thought Wei Jianling didn’t know that she loved to eavesdrop behind doors. It was probably hearing about their family’s invitation to Chief An and Dr. Bai for dinner that prompted her to show up, hoping to mooch a meal.
Wei Jianling had thick skin; it had been just a few days, and she had already forgotten the past lesson, shamelessly moving closer, "Zhang Han, what delicious food is your dad making at home? The entire corridor was filled with fragrance earlier."
Huzi clapped his tiny hands and looked at Bai Xiao, still remembering the last time the auntie gave him cookies and praised him. Children can be incredibly persistent about certain things.
"Auntie, hello, my name is Huzi, and I’m three years old!" 𝑛𝑜𝑣𝑝𝑢𝘣.𝘤𝑜𝘮
He said in a sweet, childlike voice, reaching out his little hand to Bai Xiao.
He just remembered that after the auntie asked him to do this last time, he got cookies and praise.
Bai Xiao laughed.
She picked up Huzi in her arms. Even though Wei Jianling liked to freeload, the child was innocent. This little guy actually remembered what she had taught him last time. In fact, children are like blank sheets of paper; the way adults teach them is exactly how they will be influenced.
"Huzi! You’re so smart to have remembered what auntie taught you last time. Well done. Come on, auntie will get you some cookies." Immediately, Huzi happily hugged Bai Xiao’s neck, a sign of affection.
Wei Jianling also tried to follow, but An Zhiyuan stepped in front, "Sister Wei, we’ll go change our clothes and bring the kid out in no time. Don’t worry, we definitely won’t sell your Huzi!" he half-joked, half indicating he didn’t want Wei Jianling to come in.
Liu Yun had spoken regarding Wei Jianling’s conduct during the last incident; Bai Xiao hadn’t said anything, but it was unreasonable to let someone bully his wife, so he had long since marked Wei Jianling as someone to avoid.
Wei Jianling was embarrassed. She might have argued back with Dr. Bai, but Chief An’s expression, when it got serious, was like an eternal iceberg, especially his eyes, which seemed to see right through people.
"Ah! Sure, how could I?" She waited obediently outside.
Zhang Han huffed and closed the door.
She didn’t talk to her.
Wei Jianling also huffed, but remembering what Hu Biao had said, if she caused any more trouble, she’d be sent back to her hometown. She decided to let it go; how could her hometown compare to the comfort here?
The two changed their clothes, Bai Xiao put on a floral dress with a cinched waist that made her look slender and graceful; An Zhiyuan’s eyes were filled with tenderness as he held Huzi, the little guy holding a cookie and nibbling contentedly. He was worried Huzi might spill cookie crumbs all over Bai Xiao.
