Mingli nodded seriously, then began to lecture Qiao Zhen at length, "It was Auntie's fault. How could you not say goodbye before going out? You should tell your family before going out so they don't worry about your safety. What if Uncle gets used to you going out without warning and you happen to encounter danger? You know, every second counts then!"
Mrs. Qiao said with a slightly aggrieved tone, "Auntie forgot, Auntie didn't do it on purpose."
Mingli sighed dramatically, "Uncle, please forgive Auntie this time since it's her first offense. Nobody's perfect, and everyone makes mistakes. To err is human, to forgive divine."
Mr. Qiao, both amused and exasperated, pointed at Mingli and said, "Whose child is this? He's so young yet speaks eloquently; he's bound to be extraordinary in the future!"
Mrs. Qiao explained, "She's the child from the family where Zhenzhen works as a nanny. She's eloquent, very polite, has excellent upbringing, and is also very cute."
Mingli twisted his little hands, which were clasped together in front of him, and lowered his head shyly. "Thank you for the compliment, Auntie."
Then he ran into Qiao Zhen's bedroom, as happy as a 200-pound orange cat.
Qiao Zhen went to shower after Ming Li finished showering, so she knew nothing about what had just happened. As she dried her wet hair and entered the bedroom, she saw Ming Li grinning like a fool. "What's making you so happy? Tell me so I can share in your joy!"
Mingli shyly cupped her round little face, "Auntie just praised me for being pretty, polite, and eloquent. Your mom likes me too!"
Qiao Zhen looked at Ming Li, who had automatically switched to boy mode, with a mix of amusement and exasperation. Without hesitation, she splashed a bucket of cold water on him, saying, "You're only three years old."
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