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nTranslator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

nOther than Xu Shan, the students Xie Chaochao brought home were all from her class. Fatty and Hei Wa naturally knew each other.

nMoreover, these two were originally Xie Chaochao’s lackeys. Wherever she went, they would definitely be there.

n‘When Xie Chaochao and the rest reached home, the sun was almost down, Xie Zhou made the children a place to sleep while the old man was busy in the kitchen.

nSince his precious granddaughter had brought her classmates home, he had to treat them well. He couldn’t let his granddaughter lose face.

nWhen the children returned from playing in the village, they could smell the fragrance at the entrance.

n“Do you smell that? My grandpa made it. It smells so good!”

nXie Chaochao was very proud as she rushed into the house.

nThe children followed behind her. They were about to drool at the smell.

nThe old man heard the commotion and came out with a smile. “You’re back. Quickly wash your hands and get ready to eat!”

nXie Chaochao ran over to hug the old man and said sweetly, “Grandpa, you cook so well. You’re so awesome!”

nXie Chaochao’s praise made the old man elated.

nHis granddaughter’s affirmation of him was his greatest motivation.

nXu Shan was a very adaptable person who was not afraid of strangers. This was his first time at Xie Chaochao’s house, yet he treated it like his own house.

nAfter washing their hands, they sat down at the table.

nXu Shan was still thinking about the purpose of this visit. “Xie Chaochao, where’s the tiger you mentioned? Why haven’t I seen it?”

n“Xiao Hu is still on the mountain, He’ll be back in a while!”

nSince Xie Chaochao wasn’t at home, Xiao Hu and the little fox didn’t have anyone to play with. They were up on the mountain all day and returned at different times each day.

n“Let’s eat first. If they still haven’t returned after dinner, I’ll bring you all up the mountain to look for them!”

nThe group of children had long been unable to resist the delicious food on the table. The moment Xie Chaochao spoke, their chopsticks reached out to the food on the table.

nThe old man and Xie Zhou didn’t want the children to be too restrained, so they didn’t eat at the same table as them.

nA boy’s mouth was stuffed full as he shouted inaudibly, “Xie Chaochao, can I come to your house again in the future? I’ve never eaten such delicious food before!”

nXie Chaochao agreed readily. “Sure. Let me know when you want to come. I’ll even ask my grandpa to cook something delicious for you!”

nXie Chaochao was also happy that someone had praised her grandpa for his cooking.

nThe group of children ate as if they were fighting over it. In the end, they had finished the entire bowl of food, leaving nothing behind.

nOther than Xu Shan, the other children were from the nearby villages. Their financial situation was inferior to that of the Shanbai Village, so it was naturally difficult for them to eat such delicious food. Moreover, the old man had specially prepared the ingredients to treat these children today, so they

nwere naturally more satisfied with the food.

nEven Xu Shan ate a lot.

nAfter the meal, Xu Shan kept shouting about wanting to go into the mountains to look for the tiger. Before they could leave, the tiger had returned on its own.

nA striped tiger that was half the height of a person rushed into the courtyard, ready to run into the group of children.

nAlthough the group of children were curious about the tiger, it was their first time seeing such a big tiger. They were still frightened and subconsciously wanted to retreat. Even Xu Shan did not persist.

nXie Chaochao smiled and went forward to hug Xiao Hu’s head which rested on her shoulder.

n“Xiao Hu, you’re finally back! You didn’t even pick me up from school at the village entrance!”

nIt was not known if Xiao Hu understood Xie Chaochao’s words. Anyway, his big head rubbed against Xie Chaochao’s shoulder. It was unclear if he was acting cute or apologizing.

nXie Chaochao smiled and held Xiao Hu’s head up. “I’ve forgiven you this time. You must remember next time! Otherwise, I’ll get Daddy to send you away!”

nXiao Hu nodded at Xie Chaochao.

nOnly then did Xie Chaochao remember her classmates. “Xiao Hu, they’re all here to see you… Go over and let them take a good look at you!”

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