Gong Mingxia was very surprised, "Really?"
Aunt Wang was also very happy, "Yes, I didn’t expect the principal to value our connections so much. The child can start in the middle class tomorrow. At her age, she’s not suited for the small class and can directly join the middle class. Next year, she’ll move up to the senior class, and afterwards, we’ll see if there is a chance to arrange for her to attend the primary school nearby."
Gong Mingxia really didn’t know what to say, "Auntie, Brother Cao, thank you so much. My child and I thank you."
Cao Yuan nodded slightly, "No need for thanks, just please take good care of my mother from now on."
"Of course, of course," Aunt Wang holding Xiao Xiao’s hand said, "The daycare fee is US$350 per month, including three meals a day, all eaten at the school. What do you think of this price?"
As far as Gong Mingxia was concerned, she wasn’t worried about the cost anymore. Having her daughter attend a decent kindergarten nearby was a huge relief.
"The principal personally interviewed Xiao Xiao. Has Xiao Xiao attended kindergarten before? She wasn’t shy at all and was very lively!"
Since this child had been running around with Gong Mingxia from a young age, she had experienced all sorts of environments, and her adaptability was unmatched by other children of her age. She’d even sold boxed lunches before. What was kindergarten to her? Thus, her performance was very good, and even the principal was somewhat surprised and decided on the spot.
"She has attended before. Since I moved places often, she’s attended various kindergartens. It’s my fault, she has suffered a lot following me around!"
Xiao Xiao, tilting her little face up and frowning, said, "Mom, I’m not suffering. Today, the teacher even gave me sugar. It’s sweet in my mouth, so yummy."
"Good girl, Xiao Xiao. Do you like Little Sun Kindergarten?"
"I like it, and I want to go there."
"Okay, then this afternoon we’ll go do the paperwork, and tomorrow you can start school."
Xiao Xiao’s school issue was resolved, and Gong Mingxia was overjoyed. Although it was still drizzling, it inspired her to keep striving.
"Auntie, I’ve prepared the food and kept it warm in the steamer for you. There’s noodles, rice, four hot dishes, and two cold dishes. Call the kids to eat in a while. I’m going to set up my stall now, and I’ll probably be back around two or three, then we can make another trip to the kindergarten, okay?"
"Sure, sure, no problem, no problem. Let Brother Cao take you there. It’s tough riding your bike."
The tricycle was heavy, and although it was lighter than yesterday, it was still not easy to pedal. Despite this, Gong Mingxia still declined Cao Yuan’s offer of help.
"Auntie, no need, I can manage on my own. Alright, you guys rest for a while. If you’re hungry, eat something. I’m leaving now."
Without further discussion, she rode off. Aunt Wang opened her mouth to speak but was stopped by her own son.
"Mom, if I help, it’s not necessarily a good thing. Everyone started having unrealistic thoughts when we came back together last night. Today, if I take someone else’s daughter to school, it’s plainly suggestive. Who wouldn’t think too much about that?"
Aunt Wang pouted and scoffed, "Let them think. I’ve thought about it too. You, find me a daughter-in-law, will you?"
After saying that, she didn’t forget to take a long look at Xiao Xiao, who was sitting on the sofa playing with puzzles.
"This child is really good, both well-behaved and smart. You have a son, she has a daughter, a match made in heaven!"
For her son’s marriage, the old mother truly worried herself sick, yet Cao Yuan couldn’t care less about the matter.
"Mom, moderate yourself. I helped today because of you, not for any other reason. Don’t think too much. Besides, I have just met her. Don’t you get tired of thinking so much?"
Saying so, he shook his head helplessly, "You guys play here, I’ll go home and lie down for a while," and he almost fled back to his house.