She squatted down and asked Mingli, "Who told you bad things about me today?"

Mingli pointed to several teachers whose expressions weren't particularly good, "It was them. They said you deserved to be fired, and they said a lot of other unpleasant things."

Qiao Zhen looked at them. "Regarding this matter, I hope the teachers can give me a reasonable explanation." She took Mingli's hand. "Let's go."

Mingli looked at Qiao Zhen with admiration, "Woman, you were amazing today! I think I like you even more! What about you? Do you like me even more?"

Qiao Zhen squatted down helplessly and coaxed, "Don't learn from those people, okay? Knowing people but not judging them is a moral principle, but many people don't realize this. They are giving you a negative example today. Don't judge people in the future, okay?"

Mingli nodded, still a little confused, "Okay."

Qiao Zhen assured Mingli that she definitely wouldn't understand. "It's okay if you don't understand. To put it simply, you can't talk badly about others behind their backs, understand?"

Mingli readily agreed this time, "Okay! My parents and uncles have all taught me these things!"

Qiao Zhen then realized that Ming Li's parents didn't seem to be in this city. After thinking for a moment, she tentatively asked, "I don't think I've ever seen your mom and dad. Do they work somewhere else?"

Mingli nodded. "Mom is pregnant with my little sister and is going back to the US to rest and prepare for the baby. Do you want to meet my parents?"

Qiao Zhen couldn't help but chuckle, "I don't want to, but if you want to meet my parents, we can go this weekend."

Mingli skipped and hopped, taking Qiao Zhen's hand. "Okay, I'm going to see your parents!"

Mingli chattered excitedly the whole way. Every now and then she would ask Qiao Zhen's parents what they liked, and what he should wear that day.

Later, Qiao Zhen pressed him back into his seat, saying, "They like quiet."

Mingli then calmed down.