Chapter 404: Chapter 400: Bai Zhenzhu: This Strange Family

Anyway, this issue, well, is easy to handle.

Just cast a wide net and catch as many fish as possible.

Don’t understand? Just pretend you do.

Shouldn’t be much of a problem to just go by gut feeling.

While Wen Ran was pondering how to cash in, Xiao Chenye was starting to feel restless again.

"What are you doing?"

"Nothing," Xiao Chenye’s eyes were red, "just feeling a bit emotional."

Frankly, with this first batch of college entrance exams restored, getting into university isn’t unique to the Xiao family alone, there are plenty of others too.

But, those families, more or less, have some issues.

For those unmarried, it’s easy to say, they can go anywhere with just a word.

Simply pack some luggage, and they’re off on an impromptu trip.

But for those with families, there are many more options.

Some choose to let the whole family share joy and sorrow together, if they get into university, the couple takes the kids along.

Others venture out first to pave the way, settling academics and life before bringing the spouse and kids out.

Life, though a bit tough, won’t be ignored by the school.

They provide scholarships, and even if tight, it’s manageable.

But some...

Drained the family’s assets, relied on their gift of gab to escape, and ran off.

Once out, they quickly got dazzled by the big city.

Thinking they’ve become superior by being here.

For the wife back home, they surely look down upon and start coldly.

These will become the norm in the future, only that, it’s just the beginning of the term, many haven’t had a chance to drop their facade.

"What’s all this about being emotional," Wen Ran cupped Xiao Chenye’s face, smiling warmly, "We’ve been made for each other, you know?"

"Mm."

Xiao Chenye repeated softly, "We were made for each other."

...

Next morning, Hongguo headed back to school, while Wen Ran lay in bed sleeping like a log.

Unaware of when Hongguo left.

Compared to Da Bao and Xiao Bao who can’t walk yet, Minmin, the little devil, was much more of a handful.

As soon as you aren’t paying attention, she’d jump on Wen Ran’s bed.

Awoken by her cold little hands, Wen Ran’s head was in a daze. After rebooting and seeing Minmin’s cheerful face, the world went black before her eyes.

"Where’s your mom?"

Minmin blinked, her big, round eyes filled with innocence, "Dad and Mom are taking care of little brother and sister."

Oh~

So she was babysitting for her.

Instantly, Wen Ran was relieved.

She scooped up Minmin, stripped off her little shoes, "Good baby, let’s snooze with auntie a bit more."

"Okay!"

Minmin agreed happily, but once in bed, she squirmed around like a worm.

Twitching here and turning there.

Wen Ran: "..."

After the fifth time removing Minmin’s foot from her belly, feeling the chilly bed, Wen Ran conceded.

Whatever.

She’s just a child.

She forced a smile onto her face, "Minmin, shall auntie take you to find mom, alright?"

"Okay!"

Okay.

You agreed yourself.

Wen Ran set Minmin on the bed, hurriedly slipped into her warm clothes, jumped off the bed, slid into her shoes, scooped Minmin up, and carried her under her arm.

In a sprint, she returned the child to the rightful owner.

"Here’s your kid back, I’m going back for a nap."

With rapid speech, Wen Ran dashed back in with messy hair, "Call me for lunch, I must eat lunch."

From start to finish, she wasn’t seen for more than a minute.

Someone with a bad memory might think they hallucinated seeing her flash by in those thirty seconds.

Bai Zhenzhu, who had been watching, sort of figured it out.

This Xiao family is indeed somewhat peculiar.

The daughter-in-law doesn’t behave like one, more like a daughter.

The son doesn’t behave like a son, seems like a stray...

Emm, indeed, live long enough, and you see everything.

After all, it’s someone else’s family affair, and if they’re happy with it, a nosy old woman like her would only annoy them.

Better to keep quiet and join in the silly fun.

In life, it’s precious to be muddleheaded after all!

Wen Ran truly slept till late in the morning.

Mrs. Xiao woke her up, it was already one in the afternoon.

"Mom," Wen Ran rubbed her eyes, sleepy-eyed, "What time is it?"

"It’s one," Mrs. Xiao smiled, "I’ve prepared hot water for you, get up and freshen up, we’re about to eat."

"Okay!"

That sleep was truly fulfilling.

Wen Ran sat up, stretched, got dressed, went through the routine, and sat at the table within five minutes.

After a bit of activity, she was indeed hungry.

Wen Ran picked up a big bun, took a bite, "Slow down, don’t rush."

Mrs. Xiao watched Wen Ran eat with enjoyment, feeling happy too, "There’s more in the pot, if you like it, I’ll make some for you to take when you go back to school."

"Mmmmmm."

After eating two buns, with food in her stomach, Wen Ran casually asked, "Dad, did you take up any jobs lately?"

Mr. Xiao, suddenly the center of attention, was baffled, "Hmm?"

Wen Ran reminded, "There seem to be quite a bit of wood in the yard."

Also, while sleeping, I’ve often felt whispers of wood scraping in my ear.

Though not loud, and very rhythmic, she didn’t mind, flipped over, and continued sleeping soundly.

"Oh," Mr. Xiao picked up a chopstick of food, honestly, "Didn’t you say before that your bed wasn’t comfortable?"

I had your brother measure it, and I’m in the process of making different one for you."

Wen Ran froze, "Ah?"

Seeing Wen Ran like this, Mr. Xiao thought she was doubting his skill.

Regarding his craftsmanship, Mr. Xiao explained earnestly, "No worries, I’ll make it for you, just use it confidently.

Given the size of your door, this heavy wooden piece definitely can’t be carried in fully made.

I’ll take it apart there and assemble it on-site."

After speaking, Mr. Xiao sheepishly scratched his head, "You just need to let your roommates know ahead, don’t startle those young ladies when we suddenly come in."

Wen Ran’s heart stirred with indescribable feelings.

She just felt sour inside, eyes feeling warm.

"Dad, thank you."

It was just a casual complaint she made, she didn’t expect her family to take it as something serious to handle.

"Oh," Mr. Xiao really didn’t take this as anything monumental.

Just thought the kid was uncomfortable at school, and with his skill, if not to offer better conditions, what else is there?

"Just as long as you’re comfortable to live."