Ling Sheng looked at her father’s irritable backview and held back her laughter. She deliberately drawled, “Mommy will take it to him.”
After Xiaoqi flushed the toilet, his face blushed as he dashed out of the washroom and threw himself at Ling Sheng. He hugged her thigh, feeling too ashamed to face anyone.
He had just… done that in front of Uncle Jun. Did Uncle Jun dislike him now?
Upon seeing her son’s unbelievably red face, Ling Sheng squatted in front of him and whispered, “What’s wrong?”
Xiaoqi was very worried. In a small voice, he asked, “Mommy, does Uncle Jun not like Xiaoqi anymore?”
Upon seeing the child’s shy look, Ling Sheng shook her head. “No.”
Xiaoqi bent down beside her ear. “Mommy, can Xiaoqi stay in the afternoon? I won’t disturb your studies. I’ll be good and read my book.”
Ling Sheng nodded. “Okay.”
Upon seeing the mother and son come out, Huo Ci felt disgusted. When Xiaoqi ran over, he covered his nose and warned him. “Stay away from me.”
How stinky!
Xiaoqi said seriously, “Xiaoqi has already washed his hands. He doesn’t stink at all.”
Huo Ci stretched out his leg and pointed at him. “I’ll kick you if you come closer. Do you believe me?”
Xiaoqi rushed over and hugged his thigh. He smiled as he climbed up. “Xiaoqi doesn’t mind that you stink.”
Huo Ci looked at the brat, who would not leave him alone. His handsome face contorted as he growled. “I think you’re stinky. I smell nice!”
Xiaoqi had already crawled into his embrace and let him smell him. Grandpa was lying. He had not really stunk up the bathroom with his poop. “Grandpa, I really don’t stink at all. Take a sniff. Xiaoqi doesn’t stink.”
Huo Ci broke down. The brat was like an octopus that could not be shaken off. He bellowed angrily, “Scram!”
Ling Sheng watched as the duo quarreled on the sofa. Xiaoqi was no longer afraid of him. The more her father chased Xiaoqi away and scolded him, the more Xiaoqi pestered him. In the end, her father had no choice but to lie flat and let him do whatever he wanted. It was heart-wrenching and amusing.
The tutor, Wu Yang, arrived earlier than she had expected. He was a very handsome university student who was very mature and stable. He briefly discussed Ling Sheng’s learning situation with Huo Ci and promised that he would guide her. Her Mathematics results for the college entrance examination would definitely not be lower than 140 points. On an optimistic note, it was not impossible for her to get full marks.
Wu Yang had been the top scorer of the college entrance examination in S Province. Ever since he had entered the Imperial Capital University, his results had always been number one in the school and his admission had been guaranteed.
In the second half of the year, he would be an exchange student at MIT. He was an outstanding student, so he showed Huo Ci his identification documents, honors and awards, and other evidence.
Huo Ci also felt that this student was quite reliable. Upon looking at Ling Sheng, he finally looked like a father. “Then I’ll have to trouble you to help her, Teacher Wu. She’s stupid, so you have to be very forgiving.”
Wu Yang nodded. “Don’t make it sound so serious, Mr. Huo. As a teacher, I definitely do my best to teach my students well. As long as Ms. Ling doesn’t mind me being her teacher.”
“Then you can start your class. I’ll take my leave now.” Huo Ci got up and called out to Xiaoqi with a gentle smile. “It’s time to go home.”
Xiaoqi looked at Mommy. She had promised to keep him there. Mommy could not go back on her word. He wanted to be with Mommy and Uncle Jun.
“Uncle.” Ling Sheng pulled Huo Ci aside and whispered, “Xiaoqi will stay in the afternoon. He won’t disturb my studies.”
Huo Ci’s face was cold, and he was very domineering. “No.”