The Scheming Ex-Husband's Courtship-Chapter 596 - 519_2

"I can also bring food to Mama Cat."

"Count me in."

Everyone eagerly raised their hands to sign up, the previous cloud of suspicion of a "thief" had cleared. In the children’s hearts, they were now only concerned about the pregnant cat. The teacher, Gao Xing, watched happily as everyone enthusiastically offered their love. She couldn’t help but show a relieved smile towards Zhengzheng; she had almost wronged a good child.

Tong Da, feeling embarrassed, said to Li Yunfei, "Sorry, I’ll bring you snacks tomorrow."

Li Yunfei scratched his head naively: "My mom’s sushi is also delicious, let’s eat together."

~

Zhengzheng didn’t expect to see Jian Si outside the door. Usually, it was Aunt Lu who picked him up. Seeing the upward curve of his mouth, she knew he must be happy.

"Aren’t you coming home for dinner?" Zhengzheng followed Jian Si onto the bus at the door, but this bus didn’t head towards their home.

"Hmm, we’re going to have steak." Jian Si dropped in the fare. There were no seats available, so she and Zhengzheng squeezed into the back half of the bus. Someone stood up to offer Zhengzheng a seat, but she quickly said, "No need, he’s already a big kid."

Zhengzheng tugged at her hand and looked up at her: "Did you find a job?"

"Yes, so we’re treating ourselves today," Jian Si grinned. "It’s in the daycare class right at the entrance where I’ll teach painting."

Zhengzheng shook his head: "Overqualified."

"Thanks for the compliment." Jian Si pinched his cheek.

Inside the mall where they went to eat, there was a book fair on the first floor. Zhengzheng went in and took a look, soon he was eyeing a few detective novels. He hadn’t started first grade yet, but he could recognize as many characters as students in the sixth grade. His home’s bookshelves were almost filled with detective and crime-solving books.

"Sis, can we buy them?"

"Buy." Jian Si picked up the books and went to the cashier to pay. When it came to buying books for Zhengzheng, she would never feel the pinch of money.

As they passed by a boutique, she noticed a crystal rainbow Rubik’s cube in the display case that was identical to the one Nan Zhan held in his hands.

She immediately went over to inquire about the price, and the clerk politely said, "This Rubik’s cube is a gift item. If you become a member of our store and accrue ten thousand points, you can receive it as a present. This crystal is specially made and not available for purchase in the market."

"What does ten thousand points equate to?"

"Ten yuan for one point."

Jian Si silently pulled Zhengzheng away, not to mention ten yuan for one point, even one jiao for one point was beyond what she could afford right now. Looking at Zhengzheng, guilt flashed across her eyes.

"It’s just a Rubik’s cube; don’t worry about it. The one you bought me for five yuan is my favorite." Zhengzheng tugged at her hand. Compared to his peers, his mindset was more like a big kid’s.

Perhaps the smarter people mature earlier because they understand more, so they are less childish.

~

On Jian Si’s first day at the daycare, there were only six students, all from the nearby elementary school. Their parents worked late, so as soon as school let out, the daycare teachers would bring them here to study, teaching them knowledge as well as how to write and paint. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Although the salary was meager, the job was relatively relaxed and allowed for a flexible schedule.

Around seven o’clock, parents came one after another to pick up their kids, marking the end of Jian Si’s workday.

On the way home, she saw grapes for sale on the roadside and bought two bunches.

As soon as she entered the house, the aroma of the food wafted out. She peeked in and saw Nan Yu busy in the kitchen wearing her pink apron, with Zhengzheng helping him out.

"Dinner will be ready soon." Nan Yu waved the spatula in his hand.

Jian Si hadn’t expected such a surprise. She had just been worrying about what to have for dinner. After placing the grapes on the table, she noticed that there were already two large bags on it, filled with a variety of fruits.

"Nan Yu, why did you buy so much stuff again?" Jian Si frowned slightly.

"I got paid today. Remember the incident with the online fugitive? I got a bonus, so half of the merit is mine and half is yours. I wanted to take you out to eat but felt it’d be more sincere to cook by myself." Nan Yu served the ribs from the pot to Zhengzheng, who carefully carried them to the dining room.

"The fish is ready too." Nan Yu, brimming with excitement, sprinkled some green onion on the fish for garnish.

The dinner mainly consisted of seafood, along with two meat dishes and a green vegetable, a combination that was Zhengzheng’s favorite. While the adults chatted, he buried his face in his bowl and ate.

"By the way, I’ve always been puzzled. Why did the fugitive decide to have his portrait drawn?" Jian Si picked up a piece of rib.

"Fifteen years ago, he committed a murder and fled the village. Over the years, he’s wanted to contact his family but didn’t dare to. He cut himself off from the world, never using a mobile phone, nor entering photo studios. Once, when he called home on a rare occasion, his daughter said she missed him and wanted to know what he looked like now. So, he went to have his portrait drawn, hoping to mail the finished portrait back home. Unfortunately, he had bad luck and ran into you," Nan Yu peeled a shrimp for her. "Eat up."

"Has the culprit of the arson case been found?"

"He has. With such a big commotion, it was essential to bring to light the main instigator. If it weren’t for his drunken driving that killed a child..." Nan Yu looked at her curiously: "You seem particularly sensitive to hit-and-run cases."

"Hmm?" Jian Si looked up.

"Your eyes are filled with deep hatred."

"No, I just think these people are pretty despicable," Jian Si quickly lowered her head.

Sometimes, she felt she was not cut out for detective work; she was too easily sympathetic to others. Like the arsonist, he had set so many cars ablaze, causing many innocent people to suffer. But when she thought of his grief at losing his child, she suddenly found him pitiable. If she were a judge, she would definitely declare him not guilty.

These hit-and-runners deserved to be punished.

Nan Yu was eating when his phone suddenly rang. He glanced at it and wiped his hands with a napkin: "It’s my brother."

Knowing it was Nan Zhan calling, Jian Si’s expression became a bit uneasy. She bowed her head and peeled the shrimp shells as if nothing happened. **