When the other children saw Xiao Huan kiss Liu Qingmeng, they all crowded around with their little mouths.
Startled, Liu Qingmeng quickly stood up.
"Alright, you guys, Mengmeng isn't used to it yet. You're being too enthusiastic and scared her." Wang Xinghe pulled Liu Qingmeng over and said to the children.
"But, Sister Mengmeng, don't you like it when we're a little more enthusiastic? We really like Sister Mengmeng!"
"I like you all very much too! You are all so cute. Sister Mengmeng bought you lots of gifts, go and choose some!"
"Thank you, Sister Mengmeng!"
"Sister Mengmeng, can I kiss you this afternoon?"
"Sister Mengmeng, how old are you this year?"
Children's questions are always irrelevant. Faced with this group of innocent children, Liu Qingmeng suddenly felt that she didn't dislike children as much anymore.
"Children, go and choose your gifts. Xinghe, Mengmeng, come inside with me first."
Only after the dean spoke did the children leave Liu Qingmeng and Wang Xinghe's side.
"Aunt Hu, long time no see!" Wang Xinghe called out to a middle-aged woman who was mopping the floor as he entered the house.
"Xinghe, you're back! I thought it was someone else, it's so lively outside."
"Aunt Hu, how about I do the hauling?"
"No need, you just got back, go chat with the dean, I can handle it."
"Aunt Hu, let me introduce you. This is my girlfriend, Mengmeng."
"Hey! The young lady is so pretty. Please have a seat and chat with the director. I'll go grocery shopping with your Aunt Wu after I finish mopping the floor. We'll have a nice meal tonight."
"Thank you, Aunt Hu!"
“Mengmeng, there are only three people in the welfare home who take care of the children. The one you just met is Aunt Wu, and the one you just met is Aunt Hu. There are volunteers who come to help out.”
"Yes, Mengmeng, tell me, how long have you and Xinghe been together? How did you meet?"
"Dean, I'm embarrassed to answer this question to Mengmeng. Actually, I've known Mengmeng for a year now, we met online."
"You met online? So, you were together when you were in the orphanage?"
"Yes, we met online, and Mengmeng happened to be in Kyoto too. We even got into the same university."
"Alright, alright! Keep an eye on Mengmeng. If Xinghe dares to bully you, just tell me and I'll teach him a lesson!"
"Okay, he's very good to me, he didn't bully me."
"I'm so glad you weren't bullied. I'm so happy to see you get into a good university, live a good life, and now even bring your girlfriend back!"
"Director Chen, you don't need to work so hard anymore. I'll recruit some more staff for the welfare home in a couple of days. We're clearly short-staffed."
"No need, that would be too wasteful of money, Xinghe. Your two aunts and I can manage."
"Dean Chen, you don't need to worry about this matter. We have the means now, so you should all get some rest."
"Well, okay, who knows what will happen after the New Year..."
"Who knows what?"
"It's nothing. Let's go see the children outside choosing gifts, so they don't fight over them again."
"Oh, right! Dean Chen, my mother also brought back some gifts from Kyoto. They're in the car. The road in front of our building is narrow, so I'll bring them over in a bit."
“You brought so much stuff back with you, our orphanage is overflowing.”
"Of course. By the way, Dean Chen, Mengmeng and I just got back and saw the word 'demolish' written on the wall. Does that mean the area is going to be demolished?"
"Ah, yes, it's going to be demolished."
"What will happen to our welfare home? Will it also be demolished?"
"Yes, our welfare home is also going to be demolished."
"Dean Chen, how much is the demolition compensation? Should we find a new place? How come you didn't tell me about such a big thing?"
“I will not move away. This welfare home is the culmination of my life’s work. It is my home and the children’s home.”
"Dean Chen, I'm afraid this isn't so easy to handle," Liu Qingmeng asked after a moment's thought.
"Whether it's easy or difficult, our welfare home is here. They can't possibly drive us away!"
Liu Qingmeng knew those capitalists too well; she knew what kind of people they were.
"Okay, Dean Chen, just tell me what's going on. If you don't want to move, then don't. Nobody can stop us."
"Yes, thank you, Xinghe. I can manage."
Seeing Wang Xinghe say that, Liu Qingmeng didn't say anything more.
In the evening, Aunt Wu and Aunt Hu cooked a lot of delicious food. There were more than 20 children in the welfare home, and they chattered and ate at the long table in the yard, making it very lively.
Children kept putting food on Liu Qingmeng's plate, while Wang Xinghe fell out of favor.
"The children all adore you, their beautiful older sister. It seems you're worrying unnecessarily."
"I never expected the children to like me so much!"
"Yes, the children like you very much. As for me, these little ungrateful ones said they missed me when they came back, but now not one of them has come to see me."
"Brother Xinghe, this dish is so delicious, you should try it!"
"Thank you, Xiao Shu. Xiao Shu is so good to me!"
"Of course, I'm your little wife. Since Sister Mengmeng wants to be your first wife, then I can be Brother Xinghe's little wife. Of course I have to be good to Brother Xinghe."
"Little girl, what are you thinking about all day? How did you do on your final exams?"
"I got perfect scores on both tests! I'm going to study hard so I can go to a big city and find Brother Xinghe!"
"Okay, then Xiao Shu has to work hard, study hard, and get into a good university."
"I will!" the little girl said proudly, her eyes gleaming.
"Alright, eat up, Xiao Shu. Eat more if you like it, it's good for your growth."
After dinner, Wang Xinghe and Liu Qingmeng played with the children using the toys that Liu Qingmeng had bought that afternoon.
"Star, haha! It really is you! You're back!"
"Little Fatty, what brings you here! I was just saying I'd come find you tomorrow!"
"Xingxing, that's great! You didn't even tell me when you left, you've finally decided to come back!"
"I'm back now. How are things? I heard you went to work in Guangcheng. Did you come back for the New Year?"
"Yeah, I'm not planning to go next year. I'm thinking of opening a car repair shop at home. I learned some skills outside and I'm going to start my own business!"
"Great job, Fatty! That little crybaby who used to follow me around like a puppy has grown into a man!"
"Xingxing, you've always been a natural at studying, unlike me, who has absolutely no talent for learning. How did I do on the college entrance exam?"
"You've got your wish. Kyoto University. Come, let me introduce you. This is your sister-in-law, Liu Qingmeng."
"Wow! Boss, you're amazing! You went to college and even brought back a goddess-like wife! Hello, sister-in-law, just call me Little Fatty, I'm Xingxing's childhood friend!"
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