Chapter 18: Grandpa and Grandma Are Coming Over

Ye Chen also took out his test paper and patiently explained each question to her, step by step, going into much more detail than a teacher would.

The little girl was engrossed, her serious expression showing how attentively she was listening.

When Ye Chen finished explaining, she suddenly had an epiphany. "So that's how it works!" Following Ye Chen's method, she tried solving the problem again and immediately got it.

"Brother Ye Chen, you're amazing!"

"I didn't know this problem could be solved this way."

Seeing the little girl's excited look, Ye Chen affectionately patted her head. "If you come across anything you don't understand in the future, just ask me."

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for receiving Gu Nianxi's admiration. Admiration value +10!"

The little girl then took out her Chinese and English test papers, showing Ye Chen the parts she didn't understand.

Ye Chen patiently explained them to her.

Gu Nianxi was usually good at English, but this time, she acted like a clueless little baby, blinking her eyes while listening to Ye Chen's explanations.

Brother Ye Chen is really amazing!

No matter what subject—Chinese, math, or English—he could answer every question. And not only that, he explained them thoroughly and clearly.

"Is there anything else you don't understand?" Ye Chen asked patiently, a gentle smile on his face.

"Xiao Chen, Xiao Xi, time to eat!"

"Coming!"

Lin Wan called from outside and then opened the door, stepping in. She saw the two kids doing homework, with Ye Chen earnestly explaining something to the little girl.

The two children get along so well. Lin Wan was increasingly satisfied with this prospective son-in-law.

He was both caring and sensible.

"Alright, you two, stop working and come eat," Lin Wan said with a smile.

"Okay."

At the dinner table, Ye Yuanfeng brought out his treasured wine, placed it on the table, and fetched two small cups.

"Come on, let's have a drink together today."

Shen Yuhua frowned. "Didn't you just drink a few days ago? And now again?"

Ye Yuanfeng chuckled awkwardly. "How can two men eat together without a little drink? Wife, I'll just have a little, okay?"

Shen Yuhua snorted. If it weren't for Lin Wan and the kids being here, she would have scolded him. Always thinking about drinking, doesn't he know the state of his health?

"You can drink, but only two cups."

"Got it!"

As they drank, Ye Yuanfeng started boasting.

Thinking about his son's academic achievements, his face lit up with pride. First in the entire grade!

Lin Wan also brought up the topic, sighing with admiration.

"Xiao Chen is progressing so fast."

A perfect score in all subjects—it was a proud moment to share.

Shen Yuhua smiled. "He's not bad. This kid even made a bet with me that he'd get first place. I didn't believe him, but he actually did it."

"Brother Ye Chen is so amazing! He taught me how to solve all the problems I didn't know earlier," the little girl said, her admiration for Ye Chen evident.

Lin Wan laughed. "This kid can't stop talking about her Brother Ye Chen."

Ever since the arranged marriage between the two kids was decided, their relationship seemed to have improved even more.

Not bad!

They would let their feelings develop naturally as they grew up. As parents, they wouldn't force anything. But Lin Wan really liked Xiao Chen and secretly hoped he would become her son-in-law.

Still, she respected her daughter's wishes. If they couldn't be together in the future, so be it.

"Brother Ye Chen, I want to eat that glass noodle dish." The little girl pointed to the pork and glass noodles in the middle of the table, which she couldn't reach.

Ye Chen reached over and served her.

At nine years old, Ye Chen was already around 1.5 meters tall, so helping the little girl with food wasn't a problem.

Lin Wan glanced at Gu Nianxi and sighed. "Xiao Xi, serve yourself. Your Brother Ye Chen has to eat too."

The little girl pouted pitifully.

She thought the food served by Brother Ye Chen tasted better, and she could eat a lot more of it.

Ye Chen patted her head and smiled at Lin Wan. "It's okay, Auntie. Let me do it. Letting me serve her shows that Xiao Xi likes me."

Pfft!

Everyone at the table burst out laughing.

Like? A child knows what liking means?

"Look at this. They're not even together yet, and he's already spoiling our Xiao Xi," Lin Wan said, amused.

Gu Wenguo added, "Isn't that a good thing? It proves Xiao Chen likes Xiao Xi too."

"True."

Shen Yuhua was extremely satisfied with her son. He was so good with words. She couldn't help but think, Son, if you know how to talk like this, please do it more often.

At such a young age, he already knew how to care for his "wife" and even served food for her without needing to be taught.

This was instinctive!

The couple exchanged a glance, and both saw joy in each other's eyes.

How could they not be happy?

"Xiao Xi, this is delicious. Try it," Ye Chen said as he served her a piece of pan-fried tofu, one of his mom's specialties.

Gu Nianxi took a bite. "Mmm, it's so good."

Everything served by Brother Ye Chen tasted delicious to her.

She finished everything in her bowl, and when she left the table, her belly was round and full.

The family had digestive tablets at home. Ye Chen found one and gave it to the little girl to help her digest.

When it was time to leave, Gu Nianxi was reluctant.

After Gu Wenguo and the others left, Shen Yuhua patted Ye Chen on the shoulder and smiled. "Not bad, kid. You already know how to take care of your 'wife.' You haven't let me down."

Ye Chen rolled his eyes. As a man, taking care of his wife was basic courtesy.

"That's my son! He takes after me in my younger days," Ye Yuanfeng said proudly.

Shen Yuhua snorted. "Takes after you? Your cycling skills that got me into a ditch?"

Ye Yuanfeng looked embarrassed. "Wife, why bring that up again? That was an accident. I'm still good at cycling!"

"Good? Good, my foot!"

Ye Chen didn't want to hear the couple's banter. He busied himself cleaning the dishes and then went to take a bath.

It was getting late, and he needed to sleep.

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After his bath, Shen Yuhua reminded him, "Xiao Chen, your grandparents are coming over for dinner this Saturday. They heard you got first place and want to see you. Oh, and Ye Qing will be here too."

Ye Qing was Ye Chen's uncle's son. They were the same age, but Ye Qing was a month younger.

Ye Chen didn't like Ye Qing much. He had always been a bit arrogant because of his good grades, much like his mother. Ye Chen's uncle, on the other hand, was decent.

Now that Ye Chen had gotten first place, Ye Qing would definitely come to verify it.

"Got it."

"Okay, sleep early."

Ye Chen didn't pay much attention and went to his room.

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The next day, to avoid getting caught in the rain again, Ye Chen prepared two umbrellas for school. The forecast was for scattered thunderstorms, so it could rain at any time.

Sure enough, when he asked the little girl, she hadn't brought an umbrella.

"Brother Ye Chen, but it's not raining right now," she said, confused.

Ye Chen sighed. "It's scattered thunderstorms today. It could rain anytime. Better to bring an umbrella, just in case."

"Okay, okay!"