First update.

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Zhou Huakang formally expressed his gratitude, making the female teacher feel a bit embarrassed: "Please don’t say that, we actually don’t doubt you, but certain things still need to be addressed.

Technically, this matter seems unreasonable, but we didn’t ask earlier not because we are indifferent to the first-grade students but because we understand your and Teacher Tian Tian’s relationship, so we didn’t interfere. However, when the school investigates this matter, we need you to help us clarify."

Ah, so it’s about that... Zhou Huakang quickly nodded: "Alright, I will." As for the fact that he had no relationship with Tian Tian, he was too lazy to explain. He believed his attitude had conveyed everything, and saying more would just make him sound like a woman.

"Thank you." The female teacher nodded at him before turning back to her group of students. After whispering a bit with a few other teachers, she led them outside.

"Teacher Zhou, my grandparents are here too. Can I go find them?" At the door, Jia Xiaona looked at Zhou Huakang and timidly asked.

"Of course." Zhou Huakang then realized that the first- and second-grade kids were actually accompanied by their parents, so there was no need for him to personally see them off. Speaking of which, how come both he and the female teacher failed to notice this?

In fact, as soon as the female teacher returned to the group and explained the situation to the other teachers, she realized her mistake after being reminded by them. But then again, she figured it was no big deal and decided not to go back and explain.

"Gu Chaohui, who from your family is here to pick you up?" Zhou Huakang asked another child.

The boy was stunned for a moment, then flashed a smile: "Teacher Zhou, I can go home by myself."

"Little guy, so young yet already so sensitive..." Zhou Huakang playfully ruffled his furry head, "If no one is here to pick you up, then of course Uncle Zhou will take you home."

"That’s not necessary..." The little boy’s face turned bright red, "I live very close, I can walk home by myself. I actually come and go by myself every day."

"You’re lying..." Yingying quickly exposed the little boy, "If you walk home from here, it’ll definitely take a long time... Little girl turned to Zhou Huakang, "He usually walks to and from school, which takes over an hour."

In a situation like this, it’s likely the family isn’t well-off, but the little guy is smart and driven, and unless something unexpected happens, their family will surely turn things around sooner or later.

At this moment, Chuxia appeared alongside Wang Zhongliang. Spotting the group from afar, she waved and approached with an apologetic smile, "My fault, I was too slow, leaving you all waiting here."

"What are you saying, third sister-in-law?" Zhou Huakang nervously looked her over, "You’re not feeling unwell, are you? There were too many people. We shouldn’t have let you come."

"It’s alright, I’m fine." Chuxia smiled as she ruffled the little girl’s head, "If I hadn’t come, what would our Yingying do? She’d be in tears, wouldn’t she?"

"Aunt..." Yingying shyly laughed, "I know what I did wasn’t right, the younger kids might not like me, but I just want Aunt to come with me."

"This shows Yingying likes Auntie, so Auntie is only happy..." Chuxia chuckled, delighting as she tousled her hair, "Auntie actually loves accompanying Yingying, earlier I was just kidding around with your Seventh Uncle." She then turned to the little boy watching her with wide eyes, "Gu Chaohui, you’re impressive, congratulations!"

The little boy’s face instantly turned crimson. He had just thought that the woman Xiao Ying called Auntie was really pretty, except for her large belly. He didn’t expect her to greet him. This was the first time he had received such praise from an elder, so he gratefully replied, "Thank you, sister."

"It’s Auntie, not sister." Yingying corrected him, "If you call her sister, doesn’t that make you my uncle? Gu Chaohui, you can’t take advantage of me like that."

"Pff!" Chuxia snorted with laughter, shaking her head, "Let’s get in the car, don’t just stand here. Everyone is looking at us, we’re like exhibits in the zoo."

Indeed, many students and parents were glancing their way. In this era, unlike the future, during school pick-up times, cars lined up to fetch kids like a traffic jam.

Looking at other parents picking up their kids, they’d either be on bikes or walking. Their ride was certainly eye-catching.

Actually, when Yingying was initially sent to school, it was quite a spectacle too. Even the principal specifically invited the parents for a talk, saying they shouldn’t spoil the child.

As Yingying’s grandfather, such events always fell to Zhou Shanping, who fully understood the principal’s reason. However, given Yingying’s unique circumstances, from her childhood environment to their family’s abrupt change, the child became very sensitive, lacked confidence, and was particularly insecure.

Let the family members take turns to send her off, hoping she can feel the care from her family and undergo a qualitative change in character. In fact, this decision was indeed correct.

At first, many classmates watched, but later they gradually got used to it. When they saw the car again, the kids simply ignored it.

However, other students from nearby schools were still curious about such a spectacle.

Of course, there was more than just their car picking up students, a few other cars were parked a few meters away, receiving similar attention.

"Teacher Tian..." Yingying suddenly pointed at a car coming toward them and shouted, "That car’s passenger is Teacher Tian..." Then she worriedly looked at Zhou Huakang, "Seventh Uncle, is she coming to beat you up?"

The young girl was not very old, but her thoughts were numerous. Hearing Zhou Huakang said the other party had left due to some matters, she knew they had fallen out, so her first reaction was, the person was coming back for a fight.

Especially when she saw the man sitting beside Tian Tian, who seemed much more robust than her own uncle.

Before Zhou Huakang could respond, the car had already stopped right in front.

The man sitting beside Tian Tian pushed open the car door and got out, walked up to Zhou Huakang in a few steps, and waved at him: "Come out, if you’re a man, then come out."

"Is this person mentally ill?" Chuxia looked at Tian Tian sitting impassively in the car opposite, "This is simply not just an issue of irresponsibility, for such a person to be a teacher, doesn’t it purely mislead people?"

"Zhou Huakang, if you don’t want to bother with him, just let Uncle Wang take care of him. The more you give face to such people, the more they get excited. Simply hit them hard directly."

"I don’t mind, but Yingying still has to go to school..." Zhou Huakang snorted coldly, "Don’t think I’m easily bullied, third sister-in-law, just watch. Even I can make him lie down, do they really think our military family title is for nothing?"

"Seventh Young Master, I can make this person lie down in just three moves." Wang Zhongliang turned back to look at Zhou Huakang, "How many moves for you?"

"I’m definitely not as strong as Uncle Wang, but certainly within seven moves, I can also make him lie down. Rest assured, I won’t delay too much time, third sister-in-law still needs to go home to replenish nutrition, I know."

Chuxia quickly said: "It’s okay, I’m not hungry at all, and there are snacks in the car, don’t worry about me, solve it the way you want, I support you."

Zhou Huakang then pushed open the car door and got out, casually sweeping a glance at the tall robust man: "Who might you be? State your name."

"Tian Zhuang, Tian Tian is my sister..." The tall robust man frowned as he sized up Zhou Huakang, "And you dare to boss my sister around like that? Do you think there’s no one in our family?"

"Let me tell you, it’s your good fortune my sister fancies you, countless people line up wanting to date her, and she doesn’t even bother to pay attention to them, yet you dare to act up.

Really think you’re some big shot? I just want to ask you straightforwardly, do you want to date my sister or not? Don’t blame me for not warning you, if you do, we can talk about anything, if not, don’t blame me when you’re left searching for your teeth everywhere."

"Ha ha..." Zhou Huakang laughed at the self-talking man, "These words should be returned to you instead, if you’re sensible, then step aside now, and we’ll pretend nothing happened.

You should know your sister has duties today. As a teacher, she abandons the competing children without a care, and now she has the face to talk about this and that?"

"Why did she leave the kids behind? If it weren’t for you, would she have done such irrational things? Let me tell you, from birth until now, this is the first time I’ve seen my sister act impulsively like this.

And it’s not her coming to settle scores with you, it’s me seeing her crying sadly, I voluntarily came with her..." Tian Zhuang turned back and waved to Tian Tian, "Sis, come out and say a few words, don’t keep all your thoughts inside."

After a moment of hesitation, Tian Tian got out of the car, walked to Zhou Huakang’s side: "I don’t want things to be like this either, but my brother is just so stubborn, if I upset you, I’m very sorry.

However, don’t think you’re wronged, I’ve been so obvious with my intentions, why didn’t you clearly tell me you have a partner, this is fundamentally deception, Zhou Huakang, this is theft, and it’s the most serious theft in the world, understand?"

Watching the woman across with an expression of disbelief, Zhou Huakang really didn’t know what to say, this kind of narcissistic woman he had seen before, but having such a direct connection was indeed the first time, finally, he understood the feeling Third Brother had when being chased by Ye Meiru..., this is just too damn ridiculous! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations or monthly tickets at Qidian (qidian.com), your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile readers please visit m.qidian.com to read.)