Li Chuntao and Yang Xiaocui were both wrapped up in their own little thoughts, and before they knew it, it was time for the children to be dismissed from school.

As soon as school let out, Li Chuntao stood at the gateway of the school as usual, waiting to see the parents who came to pick up the children. She chatted with the kids as they left, and in no time, half of them had been picked up.

At that moment, Li Chuntao noticed the three little ones from the Yang Family were about to leave, but no one had arrived to pick them up. She said, "You three wait a bit. If no one comes to pick you up, I’ll have someone take you home."

"Teacher, it’s okay. We’ve gotten used to going to school by ourselves," the children replied. The term "teacher" was taught by Xiaoxiao; they should have said "先生," but as it was awkward for a female teacher, everyone was told to say "teacher."

"No, let’s wait a bit longer," Li Chuntao said patiently. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

The rule of having adults pick up and drop off the children for a few days was set by Xiaoxiao. Since the school had just started, they couldn’t have any mishaps. First, the family’s adults would handle the commuting for a few days. Once the children were familiar, they would return in groups, and adults wouldn’t be needed anymore.

As Li Chuntao spoke, she also glanced down the road. These past few days, the three little ones had been coming and going with Xiaoxiao.

But today, Xiaoxiao hadn’t come. She knew Xiaoxiao had her own matters to attend to and couldn’t help every day. But who would pick up these kids today? Why hadn’t anyone shown up?

Just as she was thinking this, a figure appeared at the end of the road, making her eyes light up.

Surprise filled her eyes. Although she wouldn’t actively approach Yang Dong, she still wanted to see him. That morning, Yang Dong had brought her back, and now seeing him again, she couldn’t help but feel a bit excited.

Yang Dong had indeed come to pick up the three little ones. Today, he hadn’t gone to the fish pond, which was why he ran into Li Chuntao at Nanshan. When it was time for the children to be dismissed, his third sister-in-law had gone to the third uncle’s house and hadn’t returned, so his mother sent him.

He walked over in a few strides and saw Li Chuntao standing at the gate with the three little ones. He said, "I’m here to pick up the three kids."

Li Chuntao smiled and turned to the three little ones. "Alright, you can go now. Your fourth uncle is here to pick you up."

The three little ones, now happy, ran over to Yang Dong. After saying goodbye to Li Chuntao, they left with Yang Dong.

Li Chuntao kept smiling, watching them leave.

At that moment, Yang Xiaocui was in the courtyard. The children were dismissed, and she needed to stay and tidy up before going home. She saw Yang Dong coming to pick up the children and the way Li Chuntao watched them leave.

Involuntarily, she bit her lip, clenched her fists. She felt that introducing Li Chuntao to Yang Daniu had been the right choice.

If Yang Daniu could win over Li Chuntao, she wouldn’t have to worry about losing Yang Dong.

Moreover, Yang Daniu wouldn’t threaten her anymore. It was a win-win.

But how would she trick Li Chuntao onto the mountain?

She couldn’t let Li Chuntao find out it was her doing.

Watching Li Chuntao, who was lingering, not wanting to leave, she suddenly came up with an idea. If Li Chuntao really had feelings for Yang Dong, maybe she would willingly go up the mountain.

At that moment, little did Li Chuntao know that, even if she chose not to approach Yang Dong, even if she decided to give up on him, her eyes still betrayed her. Her heart couldn’t help but lean towards Yang Dong.