Lele realized that her invention had a major flaw. Already heartbroken, she was further hurt by Mu Hua's merciless teasing. Her eyes reddened, and she pouted, about to cry.

Qiao An glanced at Mu Hua, then looked towards Lele.

"Stop! What did I teach you? Don't get emotional when you encounter problems. Think about how to solve the problem first."

Hearing Qiao An's words, Lele forced back her tears and complained with a heavy nasal tone, "I don't know how to solve this."

"Have you thought about it? If you haven't thought about it, of course you don't know how to solve it."

Lele closed her eyes, pouting with a wronged look on her face. Although she was very sad, she still obediently began to think about the problem in a posture that looked like meditation.

Mu Hua joked, "Don't make things difficult for the child. His ideas are always strange. It's better if he doesn't think about them, because I'm afraid he'll become more and more biased the more he thinks about them."

Lele opened her eyes, and her eyes instantly reddened again.

"Really? Uncle Mu Hua, is my idea strange?"

Qiao An kicked Mu Hua in the heel, "Get lost, you weakling."

In the live stream room,

[Hahaha, Mu Hua, you snatched the bamboo shoots? You deserve to be called kidney-deficient.]

I used to think Mu Hua was a steady and charming man, but I never expected him to be so goofy. He and CEO Ha are like a pair of bickering lovers.

[That's great, haha, now Ha Zong and Mu Hua can play happily together. It's just a pity for the kids; a bunch of them can't even find one reliable dad.]

After chasing Mu Hua away, only the Qiao family of three remained in the dormitory. The three of them huddled around the table discussing how to fix the major bug in Lele's little invention.

The competition is in two days, and there's obviously no time to come up with a new invention now. I can only adjust the existing invention.

Joanne reminded her,

"When you can't figure things out by following logic, try thinking about it from the opposite perspective; you might get some inspiration."

Du Xiaoruo suddenly had a brilliant idea.

She looked up at the cameraman filming her and said, "Sir, could you please step out for a moment? The following matters are quite confidential."

The cameraman didn't understand what secrets a failed invention could have, but he showed respect, obediently left, and considerately closed the dormitory door for them.

In the live stream room,

Ah~~~ I want to know how it was handled in the end.

It's okay, Lele will be live-streaming the competition anyway, let's see how they break through this situation.

The family of three whispered and discussed things in the dormitory for a while. When the dormitory door reopened, Lele's expression relaxed considerably, and she looked relieved.

With her mood brightening, Lele held Qiao An's hand in one hand and Du Xiaoruo's hand in the other.

"Mom and Dad, I'll take you to the rooftop to see the stars."

Du Xiaoruo didn't really want to go back to the playground either, the little zombies were giving her a headache, so she went up to the roof with Lele. The cameraman who had been waiting at the door had no choice but to carry his equipment and climb up to the roof as well.

A telescope has been installed on the rooftop. Lele asked Secretary Jin to send someone to install it, and it was just installed today.

Lele proudly introduced,

"I bought this telescope with my savings, and I will give it to the children here in the future."

Lele adjusted the telescope herself and let Du Xiaoruo go over to take a look.

When Du Xiaoruo first saw the moon through the telescope, it looked like a gray, semi-transparent crystal ball. She could even clearly see the craters on the moon's surface, which felt incredibly magical.

Du Xiaoruo exclaimed, "Wow, so beautiful, so amazing!"

Lele explained from the side, "Set the telescope to 600mm, then switch to 1.5x crop mode, for a total of 900mm. The view from that angle will be really clear, right?"

Du Xiaoruo, "..."

Qiao An rubbed her forehead. "Hey, Lele, don't talk about such technical data when you're chatting with girls. They won't know how to respond, and it'll be awkward."

"Really?" Lele blinked her big eyes. "Then what should I say?"

Joan thought for a moment, "Hmm...you could say, when life gets tough, I'll take you to look up at the moon together."

As soon as she finished speaking, Qiao An looked at Du Xiaoruo with feigned affection, as if she was saying it on purpose for someone to hear.

"Wow, our little Ha is quite romantic." Dean Huang climbed onto the roof, shattering the romance of the moment with his 55 years of single life.

Joan, “…” The light bulb has come to life.

Lele was happy to see Dean Huang acting as a third wheel. He immediately put his newfound knowledge to use and ran over to take Dean Huang's hand. "Dean Huang, when life gets tiring, I'll take you to see the moon!"

The live stream audience was laughing hysterically.

[Lele, your dad means we say these things to girls. Why are you and the old director doing something so romantic?]

Let's give our former dean a moment of romance too. He's been single for 55 years, dedicated his life to education, and still holds onto the hope of love. It's truly heartbreaking.

[I've already sent the rheumatism plaster to the old hospital director, and I've registered on the dating website. From now on, I'll pamper my old man myself.]

[Hahaha, the person upstairs is both silly and endearing.]

Dean Huang watched the stars with them for a while, then handed the telescope back to Lele and said to Du Xiaoruo and Qiao An,

"I have something to say to both of you."

Then he said to the cameraman behind them, "I'll talk about some personal matters. Little master, just film Lele. We'll stop filming here for now, okay?"

The camera nodded, already used to this life of being summoned and dismissed at will, and felt sorry for itself for a second.

In the old dean's small, simple dormitory, Du Xiaoruo and Qiao An sat on the edge of the bed, while the old dean sat in a rattan chair.

The three sat facing each other, and the old dean told them about Mu Hua giving him ten million and entrusting his son, Xiao Shu, to him.

The more he thought about it, the more uneasy he felt. Although Dr. Li hadn't diagnosed Mu Hua with any serious illness from his pulse diagnosis, Dean Huang knew that some illnesses couldn't be diagnosed by traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and required examination at a large hospital using specialized equipment.

After thinking it over, he decided to tell Qiao An and Du Xiaoruo about it.

From what I've observed over the past two days, their relationship with Mu Hua seems quite good. Although Qiao An is a bit eccentric, he's steady in his work and capable. If Mu Hua really needs anything, he's probably the only one who can help.

After listening to the old dean's account, Qiao An and Du Xiaoruo exchanged a glance, both feeling as if a heavy stone was pressing on their hearts.

Mu Hua usually seems carefree, so why would he secretly keep such a big thing to himself? Just how serious must things be that he's even thought about entrusting Xiao Shu's orphanage to him?

After leaving the old director's room, Du Xiaoruo and Qiao An walked along a quiet path in the orphanage for a while. The cool night breeze dispelled their initial shock, and the two began to discuss what to do.

Qiao An said, "There are only a few reasons for this. Either they have an incurable disease, or they have a mental illness and can't go on living. Another possibility is that they have huge debts, committed murder, and are preparing to run away."

Du Xiaoruo was terrified by Qiao An's words. No matter which situation it was, it would be a devastating disaster for a family.

"I'll find him for a drink first. They say people speak the truth when they're drunk, so I guess he'll say whatever comes to mind when he's had too much to drink," Qiao An said.

Du Xiaoruo felt it was not feasible.

"What if he gets some serious illness, and you drink too much and your body can't handle it, and you have to send him away?"

Although the statement is somewhat exaggerated, it does make some sense.

Joanne reorganized her plan.

"Shall we take him to the hospital for a full check-up first, and then have a drink with him after we've confirmed he's healthy?"

"Hmm." Du Xiaoruo nodded, pursing her lips. "Then how do we get him to the hospital?"

Qiao An whispered the plan in Du Xiaoruo's ear, and Du Xiaoruo nodded in agreement, "Okay."

Before they knew it, it was the day Lele was to participate in the competition. Early in the morning, Qiao An drove Du Xiaoruo and Lele back to their home in Chenxiang Apartment, where Otto and the stylist were already waiting.

The production team obtained the school's consent in advance and will broadcast Lele's competition process live, so the camera crew is filming her right now.

Back home, Joan changed into a charcoal gray oversized suit with a gray-blue lily of the valley pattern on her tie.

Because the tie was uniquely designed, and to avoid making the overall look too complicated, the stylist combed his short hair back into a simple and neat style. The cufflinks and watch were matched with the color scheme of today's outfit.

Even in the entertainment industry, Qiao An's looks and temperament are absolutely stunning. These past few days, he's been messing around at the orphanage, and everyone has almost forgotten how handsome and noble he used to be.

After Qiao An finished her hair and makeup, she sat at the bar, working on documents while waiting for Du Xiaoruo, occasionally taking a sip of coffee.

In the live stream room,

Seeing Mr. Ha working so quietly over there, the image of a handsome man in my mind finally took shape.

[I work in the entertainment industry and have seen all kinds of handsome men. Let me tell you why Mr. Ha is so pleasing to the eye. It's not just because he has a perfect appearance and a relaxed and natural demeanor, and is self-disciplined and self-controlled. The key is that he has both ruthless methods and a kind heart. His appearance reflects his inner self, which is what makes Mr. Ha so perfect.]

[The guy upstairs is very talkative, so please say more; I love listening to him.]

The bedroom door opened, and Qiao An looked up, her throat tightening.

Du Xiaoruo wore a gray-blue lily-of-the-valley gauze dress, the hem of which just reached above her knees, revealing her straight and slender calves. The white lily-of-the-valley embroidery at the waist outlined her slender waistline.

The dress she was wearing was an antique dress, a featured piece from a fashion show by Jinse in 1990. It was a very classic style and was later collected and preserved in the brand's museum.

When Otto was choosing outfits for Lele's competition, Qiao An remembered this tulle dress. Its elfin charm seemed tailor-made for Du Xiaoruo. To match her look, Qiao An even specially customized a matching tie.

Xiaoruo wasn't wearing makeup yet, but her skin was fair and delicate, and her lips were a girlish pink. Her innocent, doe-like eyes made her look like a fairy lost in a dense forest.

In the live stream room,

Xiaoruo looks absolutely stunning in this outfit. She has a cool, aloof气质 (qi zhi, a kind of refined elegance), and she brings out the ethereal beauty of this tulle dress.

Ah~~~Any sisters who know about this brand? Looking for the same item.

[Jinse's official website has announced that Xiaoruo's dress is a vintage dress from 1990, entirely hand-embroidered, and one of only one in the world. It was previously kept in the brand's museum.]

Well, my dream is shattered.

[Hahaha, that shameless boss Ha, his eyes are practically glued to Xiaoruo.]

The makeup artist applied Xiaoruo's makeup in the living room, offering her two lipsticks to choose from.

"Madam, the orange-red and pumpkin shades of lipstick would both match today's look very well. Which color would you like to use?"

Du Xiaoruo lowered her eyelashes and looked at the colors in the lipstick palette.

"Pumpkin color, something understated."

After listening to Otto introduce the dress, Du Xiaoruo learned that there was only one in the world, and it was an antique that was taken from a museum. Now it was worth at least a million. Du Xiaoruo was already sweating profusely, afraid that being too high-profile would attract attention.

She wanted her makeup and accessories to be as understated as possible, ideally the kind that no one would notice if she threw them into a corner.

Lele changed her clothes and hopped out of the room with a big smile on her face, looking like she was in a very good mood.

He jumped in front of Du Xiaoruo.

"Mommy, do I look like the Little Prince?"

Lele was dressed in a black suit and bow tie. His soft, curly hair was styled with hair oil and had a sophisticated shine. He usually likes to wear T-shirts and shorts, but with this makeover, he looked much more elegant.

Xiaoruo exclaimed, "He's just like the Little Prince, so handsome!"

After receiving praise from her mother, Lele was even happier and returned the compliment by praising Du Xiaoruo.

"Mom, you look beautiful today too. You'll definitely surpass Huang Longyu's stepmother."

Du Xiaoruo was both amused and exasperated; she couldn't let go of the fact that she had to compare herself to Huang Longyu as soon as she started school.

She reached out and brushed some hair from Lele's forehead, offering a small suggestion: "Don't always compare yourself to your classmates."

The stylist next to her reminded her, "Madam, it's time to put on your lipstick."

Du Xiaoruo thought for a moment, "Let's use bright orange."

In the live stream room,

[Hahaha, Xiaoruo is just being tsundere, isn't she? She told Lele not to compare herself to others, but she chose a much more glamorous lipstick shade herself.]

[It's okay to compare when necessary. If children feel they are inferior to others in every way, they are prone to becoming insecure.]

I agree with the comment above. Their strength is undeniable; there's no need for them to be modest.

It took Du Xiaoruo a whole morning to change clothes and style her hair. She was worried that dressing up too formally would attract attention, but when she got to school, she found that her father was always dressed in a suit and tie and her mother was always dressed elegantly. In a prestigious school, dressing properly is a basic etiquette.

"Oh, Mrs. Joe, it's been a long time."

As soon as I entered the competition venue, I saw Mrs. Huang wearing a very elegant dark red cheongsam. She seemed to have gained a little weight and was walking over while holding her waist.

Seeing Mrs. Huang's overly bright smile, Du Xiaoruo began to feel uncomfortable again.

She thought her social anxiety had improved a lot, but when she suddenly found herself in an unfamiliar environment and happened to meet a talkative but unfamiliar friend, that familiar feeling of awkwardness returned.

Mrs. Huang had already walked up to her. Du Xiaoruo pursed her lips and gave an awkward smile.

"Mrs. Huang, it's been a long time."

"Wow, that's incredible! I've watched all your shows, and you're really popular. Lots of people online like you and keep calling you 'wife'."

"Oh." Help! I really didn't know what to say, so embarrassed I was digging my toes into the ground.

In the live stream room,

[Is this Huang Longyu's mother? I've heard so much about you, hahaha...]

[So this is what activities at a prestigious school are like? They even have a special banquet hall; it looks so luxurious.]

Qiao An wanted to laugh when she saw the look on her face that made her want to disappear into the ground, but she still helped her out of the awkward situation at the right time.

"Mrs. Huang, it's been a long time. I heard that Zhongyu Construction is recently investing in fully furnished apartments near the school? I'd like to buy one in advance so that it will be convenient for Lele to go to school in the future."

When the topic turned to their business, Mrs. Huang beamed and took over the conversation.

"Oh my, I've known for a long time that you have a good eye, Mr. Qiao. There are apartments available, but they're only for pre-sale. You know how expensive land is here, but money isn't a problem for you..."

Qiao An and Mrs. Huang started chatting back and forth, and Qiao An gave Du Xiaoruo an "OK" sign from behind.

Du Xiaoruo relaxed and strolled around, casually picking up a small cake and eating it.

Elite schools are truly different; even a small competition within the school is meticulously organized, with the venue filled with refreshments and flowers, and the walls adorned with numerous paintings by renowned artists.

Du Xiaoruo carried the small cake and strolled towards a less crowded area. After circling around twice, Qiao An found her and said that the competition was about to begin.

The parents found their seats corresponding to their name tags. To Du Xiaoruo's left was Qiao An, and to her right was Mrs. Huang. Fortunately, to keep the venue quiet, Mrs. Huang didn't say much after that, and everyone began to concentrate on watching the performance.

After the vice principal's speech, the first child, Huang Longyu, took the stage, and Mrs. Huang quickly took out a small camera to film the whole process.

Huang Longyu's invention is a set of baby clothes made from a mop. He held up the baby clothes and said...

"Before I started this invention, I knew my mother was pregnant. Although my mother is my stepmother, and some people have told me that stepmothers will not love me anymore once they have their own children, I still decided to give this gift to my little brother or sister."

"The fabric of this outfit is very special. When you crawl on the ground while wearing it, the outfit will pick up the trash on the ground, so the floor can be kept clean every day. This way, when my younger brother or sister is born, he or she will immediately become a useful member of the family."

Mrs. Huang was so moved that tears welled up in her eyes. Holding a small camera in one hand and wiping away her tears with the other, she loudly declared her love to the stage.

"Huang Longyu, even if Mom has her own children, she will always love you. You are all Mom's children."

In the live stream room,

Haha, although it's quite heartwarming, I still think this gift was a bit hasty.

[Baby: I'm so unlucky, I've been forced to work since I was born.]

I have a question: although the floor is clean, who will wash the baby's clothes?

Several more children presented their inventions. The children's inventions were all strange and imaginative, but none of them were as bizarre as Lele's. Du Xiaoruo began to worry for him.

Finally, it was Lele's turn to go on stage. Du Xiaoruo appeared calm on the surface, but her hands, which were placed at her sides, clenched into fists with nervousness.

Lele walked up to the stage, glanced around the audience, and felt a little relieved after seeing Qiao An and Du Xiaoruo.

Following his pre-rehearsed instructions, he held up the sign that read, "Caution: Electricity, Do Not Touch!" and began to explain.

"This is a very special sign because it not only has text that can be seen with the eyes, but also a line of Braille below the text. If a blind person touches it, they will find that there is actually electricity in this place."

After Lele finished her introduction, a burst of laughter erupted from the audience, along with a buzzing sound of people whispering to each other.

The judges questioned,

"Little Qiao Lele, didn't you consider that if a blind person touches your sign, they might get an electric shock?"

In the live stream room,

Why is it still this brand? Wasn't the bug already discovered?

[Good heavens, why was it brought out exactly as it was? I'm starting to wonder if I was sleepwalking while watching that show.]

This is so strange, let me take another look.

"Yes, I have considered that."

Lele nodded and continued.

"So, my invention is actually a reverse invention. I hope that this invention will remind everyone to pay attention to some details that we have overlooked."

At this moment, a video appeared on the big screen.

The video begins with a typical tactile paving path in the city, but there are bicycle parking spaces marked on the tactile paving, and many shared bicycles are placed in the parking spaces. A blind person with a cane walks to this place, trips over a bicycle, and falls.

Then a second scene appeared. This time, there was a manhole cover on the tactile paving, and the manhole cover was open. Although there was a tripod as a warning, blind people could not possibly see the tripod placed next to them. If they fell in, the consequences would definitely be very serious.

The third scene is even funnier. It's estimated that the designer arranged the tactile paving in various shapes to be unconventional. If a blind person walks along this tactile paving, it will be like walking through a maze, and they will never be able to get out.

After the video finished playing, Lele continued,

Why do people burst into laughter when they see my inventions, but seem to take these situations in the videos for granted?

There was a moment of silence, followed by a burst of enthusiastic applause. The principal, who was on the judging panel, led the applause and spoke into the microphone.

"Thank you, Qiao Lele. You make me feel gratified. Independent thinking is a very important quality, and I am glad that my student has this quality. Qiao Lele, your teacher is proud of you."

Lele bowed in thanks.

"Thank you, Mom. When I made a mistake, she didn't laugh at me or blame me like others do. Instead, she worked with me to find a way to make up for it. She is the best mom in the world. Mom, I love you."

Du Xiaoruo gave Lele a thumbs up and whispered to herself, "Lele is great."

Mrs. Huang wiped away her tears and urged from the side, "Mrs. Qiao, hurry up and tell him you love him too! Say it! Oh, what are you shy about? Love should be said out loud."

In the live stream room,

[Xiaoruo is so clever! She fixed the huge flaw in Lele's design with just one move, and the effect was so good.]

This isn't just making amends; it's elevating even the smallest invention to a whole new level.

Mrs. Huang is so cute! She kept urging Xiaoruo to say "I love Lele," hahaha, she's practically my mouth double!

The inventions by the students who came on stage afterward were much less impressive and lacked any highlights. Mrs. Huang was so bored that she started scrolling through her phone.

She must have seen some shocking news on her phone, because she suddenly exclaimed and shoved her phone in front of Du Xiaoruo's face.

"Mrs. Qiao, this woman is your sister-in-law, right? What is she saying? What do you mean her biological father isn't Qiao Rukun? Wait, isn't Qiao An Jin Xizhen's son? She said she and Qiao An aren't related by blood, but didn't they just officially announce they were twins? How can there be such a twist?"

Mrs. Huang's beautiful face was filled with disbelief, as if she had heard some earth-shattering news.