Chapter 79

“Brother-in-law, don’t go!”

When Chu Tianhe returned to Fengshun Community, he took off Qin Xiaomeng’s torn stockings before carrying her home; otherwise, it would have been hard to explain to Yang Huijuan.

However, just as Chu Tianhe placed Qin Xiaomeng on the bed, she suddenly wrapped her arms around his neck, her breath fragrant, and whispered softly into his ear.

“Brother-in-law, don’t leave, please, I…”

She wanted to say more, but as soon as she opened her mouth, she felt nauseous. At that moment, Yang Huijuan walked in with a trash can, her face dark with displeasure.

“What’s going on here?”

“How could she drink so much?”

Perhaps because of their close relationship, or maybe because Yang Huijuan had always regarded Chu Tianhe as her own child, she didn’t notice Qin Xiaomeng’s arm around his neck. She simply placed the trash can beneath Qin Xiaomeng, patted her back, and looked very unhappy.

Yang Huijuan was a rather traditional woman. In her eyes, a girl like Qin Xiaomeng shouldn’t come home so late, let alone get herself this drunk.

“Xiaomeng got the job she wanted, so she was probably too happy and drank a bit too much with her colleagues.”

Seeing Yang Huijuan come over, Chu Tianhe took the opportunity to gently free himself from Qin Xiaomeng’s embrace, smiling as he explained.

“Even so, she shouldn’t drink this much!”

Yang Huijuan’s face was still stern. She poked Qin Xiaomeng’s forehead with her finger and said, “You silly girl, wait till you wake up—I’ll deal with you then!”

Chu Tianhe could only smile wryly at this. Then he said, “Auntie, why don’t you take care of Xiaomeng? I’ll go and check on Yaoyao.”

He had promised Yaoyao he would sleep with her tonight, so he headed for her room.

“Tianhe, wait a moment, I have something to tell you.”

Just as he stood up, Yang Huijuan hurriedly followed him out of the room.

“Auntie, what is it?” Chu Tianhe stopped and turned to ask her.

“I forgot to mention it at dinner. This afternoon, I signed Yaoyao up for kindergarten. Tomorrow the teacher will come for a home visit.”

Upon hearing this, Chu Tianhe suddenly realized that Yaoyao was old enough for the senior kindergarten class, but had never gone because of Qin Xiaorou’s situation.

“It’s time she went to kindergarten,” Chu Tianhe nodded quickly with a smile. “It was my oversight. Thank you for handling it, Auntie.”

“Don’t say such things!” Yang Huijuan sounded a little annoyed, quickly rebuking him. “We’re all family here. Yaoyao is my granddaughter. Of course I’d help her enroll!”

“How much is the kindergarten tuition?” Seeing how Yang Huijuan reacted, Chu Tianhe didn’t argue and just smiled, asking about the fee.

He knew that while Yang Huijuan had a little money, it was her life savings. He couldn’t let her pay for Yaoyao’s schooling.

“I’ve already paid the tuition for Yaoyao. Tomorrow, when the teacher comes for the home visit, you need to be here to receive them. After all, you’re Yaoyao’s father.”

“I understand,” Chu Tianhe answered with a smile.

Knowing that Yang Huijuan had already paid the tuition, Chu Tianhe didn’t say anything more. He understood how much she loved the child, and if he tried to repay her, she would certainly be upset.

“All right, it’s getting late. Go hold Yaoyao while she sleeps. She was fussing for her dad earlier, you know!” Yang Huijuan smiled and waved him toward Yaoyao’s room, adding, “Tianhe, don’t mind my nagging, but if you have the time, spend more of it with Yaoyao. Daughters grow up sooner or later, and you won’t always get to hold her like this. Cherish every night you can.”

“Yes,” Chu Tianhe replied with a smile, nodding. He understood this only too well.