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The teacher nearby saw this and quickly came over, fearing that it was a human trafficker.

"Xiaoxiao, who is this? Do you know her?" the teacher asked, guarding Zhu's mother as if she were a thief.

Zhu Xiaoxiao nodded, but then shook her head.

“I’m Xiaoxiao’s grandmother, here to pick up the child from school,” said Zhu’s mother. She thought that it would be easier to talk to Yuanhua after picking up the child.

Hearing this, the teacher was somewhat skeptical and said, "That's a bit hard to believe. What child would hide behind their grandmother? Xiaoxiao, don't be afraid. Tell the teacher, do you know her?"

Zhu Xiaoxiao was worried that the teacher would hand her over to her grandmother, so she kept hiding behind the teacher.

Seeing this, the teacher was even less likely to hand the child over.

"Whether it is or not, let's wait for Zhu Xiaoxiao's parents to come and then we'll talk," the teacher said, pulling Zhu Xiaoxiao to keep her from running around and getting taken away.

After a while, most of the children had been picked up by their families. Yuanhua rushed over and saw Zhu's mother.

When Zhu's mother saw Yuan Hua, she looked somewhat embarrassed.

Instead, Yuan Hua took the child, then looked at Zhu's mother who had come along, and said calmly, "We're going home now, goodbye."

Seeing this, Zhu's mother quickly said, "Yuanhua, I was wrong before. I shouldn't have treated you and Xiaoxiao that way. Now that I've apologized, you should remarry Zhitao."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Hua shook his head and chuckled, saying, "A broken mirror cannot be mended, and spilled water cannot be retrieved. Take care, and goodbye."

After Yuan Hua finished speaking, he was about to leave.

Zhu's mother grabbed Yuanhua's arm and said, "Yuanhua, I know I was wrong, why are you still so relentless? How can you bear to let Xiaoxiao live without a father?"

Yuan Hua put the child in the car and said softly, "Xiao Xiao, be good in the car, Mommy will be right there."

"Mmm." Zhu Xiaoxiao hid in the car, but kept looking out, worried that her grandmother would hit her mother.

My grandmother is terrifying; she's like a wolf in sheep's clothing.

After settling the child in, Yuan Hua turned around and said calmly, "Ms. Zhu, Zhu Zhitao and I divorced amicably. As for why we divorced, perhaps you know better than anyone else. Xiao Xiao is Zhu Zhitao's child, and Zhu Zhitao will always be Xiao Xiao's father. That cannot be changed. Since we have met today, I will make things clear."

Seeing Yuan Hua's reaction, Zhu's mother looked embarrassed and had a bad feeling. She said awkwardly, "We're all family, there's no such thing as holding a grudge overnight!"

"I never understood why, no matter how well I did, I was worthless in your eyes. Later I realized it was because you were afraid I would be too outstanding and overshadow you. But I made it very clear back then that you were my family, and that we should all live in harmony. But you never believed me and kept creating conflict between me and Zhu Zhitao. Zhu Zhitao is a good son; he can disregard his wife and daughter for his parents' sake, so he is not a good father or a good husband. Years have passed, and our feelings have been worn away; there are no feelings left. So our divorce is inevitable. When you did those things, you should have thought this day would come. This is a new society, not the old one."

Mother Zhu looked somewhat embarrassed, her affection gradually turning into anger. She said, "You must be having an affair to be in such a hurry to get a divorce. My foolish son was kept in the dark..."

Yuan Hua, who had originally intended to have a pleasant conversation with Zhu's mother, trembled with anger upon hearing this. She then coldly looked at Zhu's mother and said, "You're supposed to be a university teacher, yet you have such poor manners. It's utterly incomprehensible. You make baseless accusations and only know how to smear others. Let me make this clear today: the biggest reason for my divorce from Zhu Zhitao is a meddlesome woman like you. If it weren't for you, we would be doing just fine. I'd like to see what kind of daughter-in-law Zhu Zhitao can find for you with a shrew like you."

After saying that, Yuan Hua turned and left, too lazy to talk to such a person, who was truly unreasonable.

After getting into the car, Yuan Hua drove, leaving Zhu's mother standing there in a daze.

Yuan Hua secretly made up his mind that he would never speak to Zhu Zhitao's mother again.

In the car, Zhu Xiaoxiao whispered, "Mom, Grandma is scary. I don't want to see her."

Yuan Hua smiled and said, "If you don't like her, then don't see her. Mom doesn't like her either."

"Mmm." Zhu Xiaoxiao smiled. "Mommy, are we going to Aunt Tiantian's house today?"

“Yes!” Yuan Hua said, “It’s Grandma Wang’s birthday at your Aunt Tian Tian’s house. We’re going to give her a gift and have some cake.”

"Mmm, Xiaoxiao loves cake the most." Zhu Xiaoxiao was very happy. She had been very happy lately because everyone around her liked her, and she didn't have to go hungry anymore.

When Yuan Hua saw his daughter's adorable appearance, his heart melted.

As they approached He Tiantian's house, Zhu Xiaoxiao whispered again, "Mom, I like Dad, and I hope Dad can play with me."

“Okay,” Yuan Hua said. “Your dad is usually very busy, but he will come to see you on weekends.”

Zhu Xiaoxiao nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll wait for Dad on the weekend."

Yuan Hua patted his daughter's head and whispered, "From now on, you can only leave with your grandpa and mom. No one else can leave with you."

"Huh?" Zhu Xiaoxiao scratched her head. "But not even Daddy?"

Yuan Hua nodded and said solemnly, "Yes, that won't work. It can only be Grandpa and Mom. Otherwise, you won't be able to see Grandpa and Mom again."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Xiaoxiao was somewhat frightened and nodded, saying, "Mom, I'll wait for Grandpa and Mom. I won't go with anyone else, not even Dad."

"Great job." Yuan Hua kissed her daughter's forehead. "If you're good, Mom will often bring you to play with Aunt Tian Tian's older brothers and sisters."

"Yes, I like Aunt Tiantian's older brothers and sisters the most," Zhu Xiaoxiao said with a bright smile. Those older brothers and sisters don't bully her and give her delicious food and fun toys.

When they arrived at He Tiantian's house, Yuanhua gave Grandma Wang a very nice pair of reading glasses.

Qi Xiaoyan, Wang Ying, and Yuan Hua all brought their children.

It was supposed to be a birthday celebration for Grandma Wang, but it was really just a get-together for everyone.

A group of children were playing together and having a great time.

On this day, Mr. Huo and Mrs. Huo also came, and Song Chunli helped with the arrangements, busying herself inside and out.

Grandma Wang was very happy to see everyone busy helping her.

"Miss, I never thought this day would come!" Grandma Wang said excitedly. She had been living in Huo Yingjie's house for many years, ostensibly to help take care of the children, but in reality, she was also living there to enjoy her retirement.

Madam Huo smiled and said, "This is what you deserve. Zhekun, Yingjie, Ruihua, and Ruimin are all children you helped raise. You are their elder, so it is only right that they respect you."

"It's my good fortune," Grandma Wang said. "I never dared to dream of such a good life before."