Chapter 40 Being Your Guardian for a Day

"Auntie, you go ahead and do your work. I... I'm going back to the classroom." Fu Yansi rubbed his eyes and stood up.

Just as he was about to leave, Jiang Shiyuan suddenly grabbed his small hand, which was damp with tears, her almond-shaped eyes curving into a gentle smile:

"Little Fu Yansi, if you'd like, can I be your guardian for a day and participate in parent-child activities with you?"

This was the first large-scale event held since the start of the school year, and she didn't want this poor child to have any more regrets in his life.

"Auntie...no, won't it be too much trouble for you?" Fu Yansi's eyes widened in surprise, like two sparkling morning stars.

Jiang Shiyuan vaguely recalled that Tongtong used to look at her with such clear eyes every day, hugging her legs affectionately, wanting kisses and hugs.

Later, as Lin Zhixin became more and more involved in her and Xie Jinghuai's married life, and tried all sorts of ways to please Tongtong, Tongtong gradually began to get annoyed with her and stopped wanting to be close to her.

Tongtong hadn't given her that look or that smile in a long time.

"No, I'd love to be with you."

Jiang Shiyuan stood up and stood beside the boy, their shadows, one tall and one short, stretched long in the bright sunlight. "Fu Yansi, it's been a pleasure working with you. Let's both keep up the good work!"

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The school attached great importance to this event. Not only did all the school leaders attend, but leaders from the city's education department and publicity department were also invited. The event was prepared for quite some time in advance.

If you can win first place, not only will your vanity be greatly satisfied, but the results of this event will also be a bonus when you enter the junior high school in the same system from this prestigious elementary school!

The temptation is just too great!

What was originally a simple activity to enrich students' campus life has turned into a fierce competition and a chaotic mess, with everyone scrambling to show off in front of the school and its leaders.

I've even heard that some parents bribed teachers a few days before the event to get the test questions, but they were reported by other parents, resulting in the teachers being suspended and their children being disqualified from the event.

They tried to show their face but ended up showing their butt instead.

The leaders have begun to enter the venue, and the event is about to begin.

"Oh, Zhixin! What brings you here?" Xie Yuexi, who arrived late, held up a lace parasol and led her chubby son over to greet Lin Zhixin.

Lin Zhixin smiled and took Tongtong's little hand, "Today is Tongtong's parent-child activity day, and I'm here to accompany Tongtong."

At that time, Tongtong chose her without hesitation between her and Jiang Shiyuan. Jiang Shiyuan was so shocked by the scene that he probably ran away in a disheveled state.

She could now relax and be close to Tongtong without any worries.

"That's wonderful! Tongtong must be so happy."

Xie Yuexi was particularly happy to see Lin Zhixin gradually take away everything that belonged to Jiang Shiyuan. Her own marriage was a broken umbrella, so she wanted to tear other people's umbrellas apart as well. "Let's go sit at the altar. There, we won't be exposed to the wind or the sun. What are we doing standing under this scorching sun? We'll all get tanned."

She would never participate in that stupid event!

Her son, Xingxing, is the offspring of the Xie family's daughter and a high-ranking prosecutor. Once she graduates from elementary school, won't they be able to pick and choose from the top schools in Beijing?

Lin Zhixin declined, saying, "No need. I've decided to participate in the event with Tongtong. I want to help him get a good ranking."

Xie Yuexi: "Huh? You're serious?"

"Um."

Lin Zhixin gently stroked the child's cheek. "Tongtong just told me that he doesn't like the feeling of losing, so this time I want to help him win."

Tongtong was deeply moved and hugged her waist tightly, saying, "Aunt Xinxin, you are so good, you are the best in the world!"

Xie Yuexi was astonished!

Tongtong inherited her brother's natural arrogance and aloofness, but she becomes coquettish and cute in front of Lin Zhixin, as if she were a completely different child.

Her judgment was indeed correct; Lin Zhixin was more suitable to be a mother than Jiang Shiyuan.

If Jiang Shiyuan saw this scene, she would probably be so angry that she would immediately stop menstruating!

"Look, Mr. Xie is here!"

A gasp rippled through the crowd, and everyone turned to look in the same direction.

Xie Jinghuai entered the venue with Han Xu following behind, accompanied by the attentive principal and vice principal.

After all, in their eyes, President Xie was a golden Buddha with a jade face. He had just donated 5 million yuan to the school this year, so they had to treat him well.

"Oh my, my brother's here!"

Xie Yuexi quickly took Lin Zhixin's arm and waved to Xie Jinghuai, "Brother, over here! Zhixin and I are here!"

Xie Jinghuai, who was talking to the principal, paused for a moment, then looked away and walked gracefully and elegantly toward Lin Zhixin.

The female parents all cast envious glances at Lin Zhixin.

Everyone says being a stepmother is tough, but if you could be the stepmother of Mr. Xie's son, countless women would be laughing in their sleep.

"Dad, what brings you here?!" Tongtong looked up at her father, her eyes filled with surprise.

"The morning meeting was canceled at the last minute, which freed up some time."

Xie Jinghuai stroked his son's hair, his eyes clearly showing surprise as he looked at Lin Zhixin. "Zhixin, what brings you here?"

Lin Zhixin's cheeks flushed slightly, and she said in a gentle voice, "I happened to hear that Tongtong's school has an important event today. I know you're very busy, Brother Jinghuai, so I thought I'd come and see if Tongtong would be able to help without anyone by her side."

Tongtong asked cautiously, "Daddy, can I participate in the activity with Aunt Xinxin?"

The man nodded. "Of course, your aunt isn't an outsider."

"Thank you, Dad! You're so good to me!" Tongtong jumped up with a joyful laugh.

In his opinion, there is nothing happier than being with his father and Aunt Xinxin at the same time!

"Zhixin, you're not feeling well. This is just a normal activity; you don't have to participate," Xie Jinghuai said, looking at her with a gentle and deep voice.

Lin Zhixin gently shook her head, "I'm fine. It's just that Tongtong really wants to participate, and I don't want to disappoint her or leave any regrets."

Tongtong was moved and gripped her hand tightly, "Aunt Xinxin..."

Xie Jinghuai said no more, his voice carrying a barely perceptible gentleness, "If you feel unwell anywhere, just tell me. Don't push yourself."

His repeated instructions clearly show how much he cares about his sweetheart.

Lin Zhixin felt a warmth in her heart, and her face flushed slightly. "Okay, I know, Brother Jinghuai."

Xie Jinghuai's phoenix eyes flashed with anger as he looked around.

That woman, as expected, didn't come.

She didn't even care about her own son's day of activities, hiding away and refusing to see anyone. She even drank heavily with a stranger the night before.

Shameless! She's utterly unworthy of being a mother!

At this point, the two teachers went down to the stage to double-check the number of participants.

"There are only five minutes left to register. If no other parents or students register, we will have to lock the list..."

Suddenly, a clear and melodious voice rang out, striking Xie Jinghuai's back at the same time:

"Wait, we want to sign up!"