Chapter 148: Chapter 143: A Hellish Ordeal

As the first light of dawn touched the earth, the Liu family villa at Mingxiu Mountain Villa was bathed in a gentle sunlight, the golden rays complementing the majestic architecture, creating a scene that was both tranquil and dazzling.

Within this tranquility, however, the Liu family villa was bustling with activity and excitement.

The reason was simple.

It was because this morning the Liu family was about to witness an important event.

And that event was… preparing to send Liu Ruihan to Dorami Kindergarten to complete her enrollment procedures.

Therefore,

Early in the morning, Liu Ruihan was in an exceptionally cheerful mood. She got up early, quickly finished her morning routine, and eagerly anticipated her new school life.

Wen Xueqian meticulously dressed Liu Ruihan like a little princess from a fairy tale, pairing a beautiful dress with a cute hairstyle, hoping to leave a perfect first impression on the teachers and classmates at the new kindergarten.

“Hanhan, put on your little backpack and come over to let Mommy have a look.” Wen Xueqian gently called out to her daughter, squatting down and holding her little hand carefully. “Our Hanhan really has grown up! So beautiful, when you get to the new kindergarten, you’ll definitely be a friend everyone likes.”

Wen Xueqian’s exaggerated tone made Hanhan, who was a bit unaccustomed to being dressed up like this, both delighted and a little bashful as she shyly fiddled with the hem of her skirt.

Liu Shiwei was seated at the dining table, hurriedly downing his last gulp of fresh milk, and reminded them, “Alright, it’s about time to leave. If we dawdle any longer, we’re going to be late!”

He wasn’t actually worried about being late, but rather that the two females, one big and one small, might take forever to get ready, which would drive him to exhaustion.

After all, he had a whole pile of things waiting for him to handle at the company!

There was no time to waste!

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruihan’s little face was full of anxiety, her small hands tightly grasping her backpack straps, and she cried out anxiously, “Daddy, eat faster, otherwise we’re really going to be late…”

Liu Shiwei: “…”

Oh dear, it’s still his fault, huh?!

Goodness, her ability to shift blame is improving!

Liu Shiwei felt a wave of speechlessness but seeing his daughter not at all resistant to the upcoming new environment, instead full of anticipation and eager to report to the new kindergarten, he felt genuinely relieved.

This anticipation and curiosity lightened his worrying heart significantly.

Perhaps it was because he fulfilled the little one’s wish to transfer, or perhaps influenced by Weiwei, Hanhan’s personality was gradually becoming more cheerful, her smiles more frequent. She was no longer the aloof, solitary girl who stayed quietly by herself and was unwilling to communicate with her family.

Now, she was willing to actively share her joys, sorrows, and laughter with her family, showing more closeness and dependence.

This was a good thing; Liu Shiwei didn’t want Hanhan’s personality to remain so solitary!

“Oh dear, do you really want to leave Daddy and go play with the two sisters Weiwei and Qingqing at the new kindergarten? Daddy is not happy; Daddy is very sad…” Liu Shiwei, with dramatics worthy of a performer, exaggeratedly clutched his chest, displaying a deeply hurt expression.

Of course, within this feigned sorrow, there was also a glimpse of genuine emotion from deep inside.

If the company’s employees were to witness Liu Shiwei’s current behavior in front of his daughter, they might be shocked and question their own eyes.

Because at work, Liu Shiwei was always known for being serious and professional, requiring strict standards from employees and maintaining a rigorous attitude toward work.

Yet, such a serious leader presented unparalleled childishness in front of his daughter…

Ah!

It truly demonstrated the saying: a father’s love is like a mountain; even the sternest person becomes soft in front of a beloved child.

Wen Xueqian quietly watched the father-daughter interaction, unable to suppress a gentle smile as warmth seemed to waft gently around her heart like a soft cloud.

At the same time, she couldn’t help but lament that Liu Shiwei was indeed an actor delayed by his business career; such acting skills—what a shame he didn’t pursue acting!

“Alright then!”

Liu Ruihan, deceived by his performance, deeply sighed as if weighed down by a heavy burden, her shoulders slumping. She spread her hands like a little adult and said, “Daddy, actually I don’t want to leave you either, but I think it’s better not to be late on the first day at the new kindergarten.”

Seeing his daughter’s earnest demeanor, Liu Shiwei couldn’t help but laugh.

He stepped forward, loving ruffled Liu Ruihan’s little head, and said softly, “Don’t worry, Daddy will make sure you get to school on time, won’t let you be late. Besides, it’s just registration today; even if we’re a bit late, it’s okay.”

Shortly after, the family of three got in the car and headed for Dorami Kindergarten.

…

“Fight or compliment, this tattered cloak, fight or fight, with the humblest dreams, against those howls in the darkness, who says standing in the light is what makes a hero…”

With the stirring music resonating, the entrance of Dorami Kindergarten came alive.

The teachers of each class arrived punctually at the kindergarten gate as usual, ready to welcome the children’s arrival.

“Good morning, children!” The teachers greeted warmly, using kind voices and smiles to welcome each child.

“Good morning, teachers!”

The children in the intermediate and senior classes responded obediently, and after saying goodbye to their parents, each bounced into the kindergarten, lined up for morning inspections.

Even the younger class children displayed surprisingly good progress.

Although a few children were still holding onto their parent’s hands reluctantly, with the lure of the teachers’ “treats,” they soon let go and followed the teachers into the kindergarten to start the morning inspection.

As a result, the workload for the younger class teachers was significantly reduced!

Liu Shiwei and Wen Xueqian held Liu Ruihan’s little hand as they slowly walked towards the entrance of Dorami Kindergarten.

When they saw the harmonious and cheerful scene in the kindergarten, they couldn’t help but show surprise on their faces.

Especially Wen Xueqian!

She initially thought Dorami Kindergarten couldn’t compare to Hu Jin Kindergarten in any aspect.

She also worried that the children in the kindergarten’s small classes would cry and fuss due to not adapting, causing chaos and noise at the entrance.

However, the reality was completely different from what she feared.

The entrance of the kindergarten was orderly, the children were obedient and well-behaved, and the teachers appeared both professional and responsible.

Wen Xueqian whispered to Liu Shiwei: “I really didn’t expect the education resources and atmosphere at Dorami Kindergarten to be so excellent! I believe Hanhan will surely grow up happily here.”

Liu Shiwei nodded in agreement: “Yes, it is indeed outstanding here…”

They held Liu Ruihan’s little hand and together walked into the kindergarten gate, heading towards Liang Yinqiu’s office.

Along a spacious and bright corridor, they reached the third floor of the office building and immediately saw the sign in the center of the corridor labeled “Director’s Office.”

Here it is!

“Knock knock knock~”

Liu Shiwei knocked three times on the door with his knuckles, and immediately Liang Yinqiu’s voice sounded inside: “Please come in!”

Once permitted, Liu Shiwei pushed open the door and entered.

Liang Yinqiu was sitting at the desk, and when she saw the family of three entering, she immediately stood up with a warm smile on her face.

“Chairman Liu, Madam Liu, you are here really early!”

“Hello, Director Liang.”

Liu Shiwei and Wen Xueqian also greeted her.

Speaking, Wen Xueqian placed her hands on Liu Ruihan’s shoulders, gently pushed her forward, and introduced her to Liang Yinqiu: “This is our daughter, Liu Ruihan.”

Finally, she didn’t forget to guide Liu Ruihan to greet her: “Hanhan, say hello to Director Liang!”

Liu Ruihan softly said: “Hello, Director Liang!”

“Ah, how obedient!”

Liang Yinqiu smiled and shook hands with Liu Runhan: “Hello, Ruihan, welcome to Dorami Kindergarten. Currently, our kindergarten’s small classes have 4 classes: Small One, Small Two, Small Three, and Small Four. May I ask which class you would like to join?”

She certainly knew which class Liu Ruihan wanted to go to; she just wanted to see Liu Ruihan’s response.

This question puzzled Liu Ruihan.

She didn’t know which class Weiwei was in.

However, this did not stump her. She shyly smiled: “I want to be in the same class as Huang Kewei!”

“Alright, then it’s Small (4) class!”

After a round of pleasantries, Liang Yinqiu completed the enrollment procedures for Liu Ruihan.

After finishing the enrollment procedures, Liu Shiwei held Liu Ruihan’s hand and prepared to go pick up the textbooks.

As he stepped out of the director’s office door, Liu Shiwei couldn’t help turning back to ask Liang Yinqiu: “Director Liang, what’s on the menu for lunch today?”

Liang Yinqiu: “…”

What’s the meaning?

Could it be that he’s craving our kindergarten’s food again?

Thinking of yesterday when Director Li of Hu Jin Kindergarten tried to poach Huang Jun because of Liu Shiwei, causing her to almost lose such talent, Liang Yinqiu couldn’t help but be furious.

Looking at Liu Shiwei, her eyes couldn’t help but express a “look at the trouble you caused, and now you still have the nerve to be tempted by our food” killer stare.

Feeling a bit embarrassed under Liang Yinqiu’s gaze, Liu Shiwei showed an awkward yet polite smile: “I’m just asking on behalf of my daughter Hanhan to see if today’s lunch suits her taste.”

Liang Yinqiu politely responded: “I don’t remember today’s lunch menu, but just now the kitchen received a batch of super fresh onions, so I guess there will be a dish with onions…”

“Onions!!”

This word fell into Liu Ruihan’s ears, and her little face instantly filled with shock.

That’s right.

One of Liu Ruihan’s least favorite foods is onions!

At this moment, her little face was filled with a “Can I start school tomorrow? I think I need some more preparation” look of reluctance.

Meanwhile!

Wen Xueqian couldn’t help but feel a bit worried.

She started to doubt whether Liu Ruihan could really eat well here, especially on her first day when she has to face the food she dislikes the most—onions. For her, this is undoubtedly a hellish trial!

Liu Shiwei did not feel as worried as Wen Xueqian.

On the contrary, he believed that Huang Jun could skillfully integrate those onions into dishes, allowing his daughter to unknowingly accept this ingredient…

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