What Are They Trying to Do?

If it were that easy, it would be perfect. They are a great match for each other.

As they were about to return home, they heard the voices of Yuan Jiaqi's parents at the door.

"Jiaqi, our fifth son!"

Yuan Jiaqi felt uncomfortable hearing their voices. While most people would be delighted to hear their parents, he couldn't stand it.

He was considering ignoring them when another voice spoke up.

"Mai, my dear Mai!"

Yuan Jiaqi and Qiao Mai stopped in their tracks. One voice belonged to Qiao Mai's mother, and the other was Yuan Jiaqi's parents.

Why were they all here together?

Qiao Mai waved to the children. "Go home and study for an hour, then you can play freely."

"Yes, Mother!"

In the meantime, Shopkeeper Lu asked Ruxin and Ruyi to return to the shop. She stood side by side with Qiao Mai, glaring at the newcomers.

"Mai?"

"Jiaqi?"