Xiang Zhilan pursed her lips; there was no way she would remarry Shen Muzhi.

Looking at the child's expectant face, I was torn.

"Let's live together, Daddy," Xiao Kui said, her voice still a little hoarse from crying.

Xiang Zhilan was even more troubled. If she granted both children's requests, would she have to let Shen Muzhi and Luo Che live together?

“Hengheng, Dad lives right across the street. You can come to see Dad anytime you want.” Xiang Zhilan first communicated with the sensible Hengheng.

"Then why can Uncle Luo live with us?" Hengheng glanced at Luo Che and Xiao Kui, feeling a little wronged. Xiao Kui could live with the dad she wanted, so why couldn't he?

"Hengheng..." Xiang Zhilan sensed that he seemed aggrieved by her favoritism in his words, and felt powerless for a moment. No matter what she did, it seemed difficult to please both children perfectly.

"Hengheng, shall we go outside and play?" Shen Muzhi looked at Zhilan's predicament and came to her rescue.

Xiang Zhilan looked up at him with some gratitude; her mind was really about to explode today.

Shen Muzhi dressed the silent Hengheng, put on his shoes and hat, and took him out to play.

Xiang Zhilan let out a long sigh of relief and leaned back wearily on the sofa.

Xiao Kui was exhausted from crying, so she lay down on Luo Che and fell asleep.

Luo Che wanted to put her down to sleep, but she seemed afraid he would leave, and her little hands tightly gripped Luo Che's clothes.

He had no choice but to hold her like that and sit down on the living room sofa. He looked down at Xiang Zhilan, who was sitting on the floor leaning against the sofa. She seemed really tired. Taking care of two children like this was indeed hard work.

"Zhi Lan." Luo Che pursed his lips and said in a low voice, "I went to the school today, and they said the teachers' apartments are ready and we can move in anytime."

Xiang Zhilan opened her eyes and turned to look at Luo Che, surprised that they could move so quickly.

She had originally planned that if Luo Che couldn't move out for the time being, she and the children would sleep at her parents' place that night.

"I want to move in today." Luo Che was afraid that the longer he lived with Xiao Kui, the harder it would be to separate from her.

Previously in New Zealand, he would only visit the children every few days, and they would stay together for only a few days. Xiao Kui probably hasn't gotten used to it yet, so this time we can't be as lenient as we were with the way she addresses him; we have to cut things off quickly.

Xiang Zhilan understood his intention. Although it was a bit rushed, it was the best way to do it, so she nodded and said, "That's fine then. Thank you for your help these past few days."

"Are you still being so polite with me? Even if you reject me, I can still treat you and the children well unconditionally, right?" Luo Che smiled gently.

His smile always made people feel as comfortable as a spring breeze. Xiang Zhilan felt as if she owed him a lot. She pursed her lips, wanting to advise him not to give so much, because she might not be able to give him anything in return.

"Don't even take away this little right of mine." As if he knew what she was going to say, Luo Che didn't give her a chance to speak.

"Ah Che, I'm sorry." Xiang Zhilan didn't know what to say, paused, and then added, "Also, thank you."

"I'm willing," Luo Che smiled, then added casually, "but not without expecting anything in return. I always believe that sincerity can move mountains, you understand?"

"Unfortunately, I'm a diamond, I'm afraid I can't open it." Xiang Zhilan forced an apologetic smile.

Luo Che shook his head and smiled, "Neither of us can convince the other, so let's see who is more persistent."

Xiang Zhilan lowered her eyes, her voice slightly unsteady: "If we're talking about persistence, we'd probably all lose to him."

Who this "he" is is self-evident.