The little dumpling is five and a half years old, which made his father so angry that his head split

Chang Yuan pulled Li Tian to sit down.

Li Tian wouldn't stand up for no reason, much less go around in circles for no reason.

It was even less likely that they would happen to walk around behind He Jue.

When these facts are put together, the truth becomes self-evident.

"Tian Tian, ​​thank you. It's too kind of you, a little kid, to go to so much trouble."

Li Tian smiled.

She wouldn't have bothered if the person had left quietly.

"Aunt Chang, we're family, so we should always stand together against outsiders, no matter what."

Chang Yuan was curious about what Li Tian had done.

"What did you just sprinkle on him?"

"Itching powder, when sprinkled on the body, causes unbearable itching, and there is no antidote."

Chang Yuan had met Old Master Shen and knew that Li Tian and his sister had a very good relationship with the child from the Shen family.

With a little thought, it becomes clear who was behind this.

The health-preserving tea and medicinal diet recipes given by Elder Shen were very good. She and Li Yuanchao both drank them and their health improved significantly.

Although she studied Western medicine, she greatly admired the wisdom of her ancestors in some aspects.

"Keep the medicine safe, don't accidentally hurt yourselves, and don't use it lightly. It will be more effective if you use it by surprise."

Li Tian nodded.

She's long past her rebellious phase.

I listen to honest advice.

Chang Yuan picked up her coffee and took a sip.

"He Jue is all show and no substance. Although he was very nice to me, he's not someone who can take responsibility. I clearly rejected him back in college, and we never dated."

Li Tian smiled faintly.

If someone is willing to explain, she can just listen; she doesn't need to comment, and she has no right to judge their past.

Chang Yuan smiled and looked at Li Tian.

The child looks a lot like Li Yuanchao, but she must have also inherited her mother's good genes.

They will be absolutely radiant in the future, and few can compare to them.

But no matter how capable he is, he is still young.

Girls without a mother's guidance are like girls without a life mentor, easily going astray.

When I feel pity for someone, I can't help but offer a few more words of advice.

"Tian Tian, ​​a girl as outstanding as you will have no shortage of boys trying to win your favor in the future. You must keep your eyes open and not be attracted by small favors, and don't let their flattery make you lose your way."

"Your beauty should be your least significant advantage. The swarms of suitors attracted by your looks can also be drawn away by others. Superficial glamour is easily punctured."

"It's hard to tell if someone is truly sincere."

"When you don't know how to distinguish, focus on learning and strive to improve yourself."

"The higher you climb, the more outstanding the people around you will be."

"Bamboo shoots accumulate enough nutrients to grow into tall, green bamboo. At that time, they can face the wind and flowers, the wind and rain, and remain steadfast."

Li Tian listened quietly, quite moved.

The stepmother has truly done her best to speak such heartfelt words.

Li Tian picked up her juice and toasted Chang Yuan.

"Thank you, Aunt Chang. I've learned a lot. I will focus all my energy on my studies and won't have any wild thoughts before I turn 18."

A loud drum doesn't need a heavy hammer.

Seeing that the child had taken it to heart, Chang Yuan changed the subject.

The conversation turned to Western culture.

Although she herself has never been abroad, her parents were both students studying abroad, so she has a good understanding of the country from a young age.

They view Western things and customs objectively, without any biased or worshipful bias.

Sure enough, the environment and atmosphere affect the content of the conversation.

At home, Chang Yuan rarely talks about these things, not wanting people to think she's showing off.

As we talked, an hour passed by in the blink of an eye.

Chang Yuan called over a waiter and packed two pastries.

While waiting, Chang Yuan said with a smile, "The dinner here costs your dad a month's salary for one person. It's expensive and not even enough to fill you up. Let's not pretend to be rich."

Li Tian really liked this about Chang Yuan.

Unpretentious and genuine.

If you want to eat it, you can afford it, but it's really unnecessary. It costs several hundred yuan; you can eat anything else for that price.

Even the most precious ingredients transported from afar won't be that fresh.

After receiving the pastries, the three of them calmly left the restaurant.

Winter days are short. Although the winter solstice has passed and the days are starting to get longer, it's not yet obvious.

It was only a little past four o'clock, but the sun was already very far to the side, almost invisible.

Without the sun's rays, the cold wind becomes smug.

It swept through every corner with impunity.

People bundled up tightly rode their bicycles towards their warm homes.

Home is always a safe harbor for people.

Chang Yuan took the brother and sister home, but didn't leave immediately, saying that Li Yuanchao planned to come back for dinner.

Ye Zhao was naturally happy to be able to have a reunion dinner together.

"We're having hot pot tonight; we have fresh lamb today."

Chang Yuan is not picky about food and can eat with the Li family.

"It's been a while since I've had hot pot with lamb. Eating hot pot with a group of people creates a better atmosphere."

Ye Zhao handed the peeled apple to Chang Yuan.

Chang Yuan accepted it with a smile. She doesn't binge eat, but she never diets either.

"According to Tian Tian's maternal grandmother, Zhu Lingling and Ji Ping's relationship has been settled. The two will go back to Shanghai together at the end of the year, and then their families will come to formally propose marriage."

Li Yuanchao did not hide anything about Zhu Lingling.

In his view, there was nothing to hide.

She appreciates this honesty.

It's not that two people are completely without secrets, but too many secrets will eventually lead to estrangement and misunderstandings.

It's really not worth it.

We all have mouths, so what can't we communicate about?

The Ji family has no connection with Chang Yuan.

However, because of Li Tian's existence, the Ji family is indeed a relative of the Li family.

We must try to make things better.

This was the philosophy of life she had been taught since childhood, and she wasn't unhappy about it at all.

Chang Yuan stated, "I'll assist my mother; we must fulfill our duties as hosts."

Ye Zhao smiled.

This daughter-in-law is generous and well-mannered; she's a rare find.

Ye Zhao wants Nie Qian to stay at home, but ultimately it's up to Nie Qian to decide.

"Mom, the producer of the Dream of the Red Chamber production team is a friend of mine. Although she's not in charge of casting, she knows the inside story. She said that our two children have been tentatively cast as the young Bao and Dai."

"Their appearance is unmatched; they are naturally noble."

This news had little impact on Ye Zhao.

It's neither a surprise nor bad news.

"As long as it doesn't affect my studies, I'll treat it as an opportunity to learn about ancient culture."

Chang Yuan nodded with a smile.

Neither of my parents-in-law were driven by material gain, and the children they raised were not the same kind of people.

No one cared about the fame or fortune they would gain after the performance.

That's good, that's what she thinks too.

Li Yuanchao didn't return very late, but he brought with him a chill as soon as he entered.

They must have gone to inspect the grassroots level.

Chang Yuan told him to go back to his room and change his clothes, while she went to the kitchen and brewed some herbal tea in a thermos.

Wearing dry clothes and drinking hot tea, Li Yuanchao finally recovered.

It gets cold easily and people get hungry, so Ye Zhao went to prepare a meal.

Chang Yuan joined in to help.

Li Tian came out of the house and sat down next to her father, telling him about going to afternoon tea that day.

But He Jue was not mentioned.