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Chapter 27: Your Baby Girl Misses You! (1)
The ‘parent-child clothes’ incident finally ended after Huo Xiaoxiao took a marker and wandered in Huo Suicheng’s dressing room all afternoon.
She could not recall how many turtles she had painted. She only knew that the brand’s staff had come to deliver a lot of new sets of suits the next day.
During this period, Huo Suicheng left early and returned late. Old Master Huo’s health was constantly deteriorating, and the doctor repeatedly advised him to take a rest. Taking this into consideration, Old Master Huo discussed with Huo Suicheng about the matter of Huo Xiaoxiao going to kindergarten.
Wellington Bilingual Nursery School was one of the most expensive private kindergartens in S City, with the annual tuition fee as high as 198000. Despite being so costly, they were not short of students. Countless parents racked their minds on how to send their children to this school.
Huo Xiaoxiao was going to join this kindergarten.
As a matter of fact, Huo Xiaoxiao was not happy.
Ever since she knew she was going to this kindergarten, happiness had been far away from her.
She had been studying for more than ten years in her previous life. After two carefree years, she now had to start school again.
She was not mentally prepared yet and wanted to be free for another year.
Anyway, since it was her choice, she could only accept it. Huo Xiaoxiao adjusted her state of mind, telling herself that she would no longer be bored and was ready to go to school.
“Our Xiaoxiao looks cute in this school uniform. Next, put your school bag on your back. Listen to your daddy while going to kindergarten. Later, your grandpa will pick you up.”
Huo Xiaoxiao nodded and carried the schoolbag prepared by her grandpa for her.
In fact, there was nothing important in her small school bag. It had some small toys, snacks, and her feeder. In short, these things were used to coax Huo Xiaoxiao if she lost her temper.
There was no child who didn’t cry on the first day of kindergarten.
Nor did Old Master Hou feel that Huo Xiaoxiao would be an exception.
Thinking that Huo Suicheng would be the one to send her to kindergarten. Old Master Huo’s heart was relieved since he won’t see his granddaughter’s expression.
Huo Suicheng was waiting downstairs. Seeing Huo Xiaoxiao run downstairs towards him with her school bag on her back, he bent down to lift her up.
Even though Xiaoxiao was young, her weight was twice her age. Huo Suicheng had to put effort while holding her.
Huo Xiaoxiao turned back and waved at Old Master Huo. “Grandpa, I’m leaving! Remember to pick me up.”
“Go! Go! Grandpa will pick you up on time.”
Getting the assurance of Old Master Huo, Huo Xiaoxiao hugged Huo Suicheng’s neck. “Daddy, let’s go!”
Huo Suicheng saw her carrying a small school bag on her back. He supported it with his hand before saying, “It is heavy? Daddy will hold it for you.”
Huo Xiaoxiao grabbed the shoulder strap of her school bag and said, “I can carry it.”
Huo Suicheng smiled and said nothing. He just held Huo Xiaoxiao in his arms and got into the car to leave.
Old Master Huo stood at the gate of the mansion, following the Bentley that had disappeared at the end of the street with his eyes.
“Old Master, They are gone. Let me help you go back and have a rest.”
Old Master Huo sighed deeply. “What time will Xiaoxiao be off?”
“Three o’clock.”
“Then I’ll leave to pick her up at two o’clock.”
“The doctor said that you should have a rest. I’ll pick up Xiaoxiao.”
“How can I do that?” Old Master Huo looked at him reproachfully. “I promised Xiaoxiao to pick her up after school. Today is her first day going to kindergarten. How can I break my promise as a grandfather?”
“But…”
“it’s just a trip to kindergarten. Does it take so much energy?”
Old Chen couldn’t answer him. Seeing Old Master Huo remain stubborn, he can only oblige.
At the same time, on the way to the kindergarten, Huo Suicheng was not at ease at all, as he warned Huo Xiaoxiao repeatedly.
“You are not allowed to quarrel with other children or bully them in kindergarten. If other children bully you, you should tell the teacher as soon as possible. Do you understand?”
Huo Suicheng was not worried about her being bullied at school. On the contrary, he was concerned about her bullying others at school.
After all, Huo Xiaoxiao was a little imp.
Huo Xiaoxiao sat on the baby’s seat and looked at the stream of people and cars outside the car window. She turned around and perfunctorily said, “I know!”
‘What’s the point of bullying those children if my brain might explode due to their wailing?’
“Also, you are not allowed to run around and play any dangerous games without the teacher’s permission. This watch is bought by Daddy for you. If you wear it, Daddy will know where you are.”
Huo Suicheng put a smartwatch on Huo Xiaoxiao’s wrist. “Don’t take it off, alright?”
Huo Xiaoxiao fiddled with the watch on her wrist.
“The dark-haired one is Daddy. If you click on it, Daddy’s phone will vibrate. Daddy will know that you miss Daddy. If you want to talk to Daddy, click twice, just like this.” Huo Suicheng demonstrated to her by dialing his own number, “You can call Daddy anytime.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Huo Suicheng’s cell phone rang. He tapped the green button, and his voice sounded from the watch.
“Don’t be naughty in the kindergarten, you hear me?”
Huo Xiaoxiao spoke to the watch and said, “I hear you.”
‘Adults are really hard to please.’
Huo Suicheng hung up the phone and pointed to the old man with white hair on the screen. “The white-haired avatar is Grandpa. If you click this, you can hear Grandpa’s voice.”
Huo Xiaoxiao gently tapped the screen, and five seconds later, the voice of Old Master Huo sounded from the smartwatch.
“Xiaoxiao?”
In order to reassure Huo Suicheng that she had learned how to use the watch, she said: “Grandpa! I… I’m not in kindergarten yet. This is… This is my phone number. Remember, I will call you often in the future.”
Old Master Huo beamed at the phone. She could imagine his kind expression from his voice.
“Good, Grandpa will remember it.”
“Xiaoxiao is not at home. Grandpa should have a good rest and take care of your body.”
“Alright. Grandpa will listen to Xiaoxiao.”
“Then I’ll hang up. Bye, Grandpa.”
With that, Huo Xiaoxiao lifted her smartwatch for Huo Suicheng to see.
Huo Suicheng touched her head. “So clever.”
‘His daughter was indeed intelligent, but her cleverness was a bit too much.’
A two-year-old child could easily use a smartwatch in her first try. It was also Huo Suicheng’s first time to see this. Although he had some doubts in his mind, he soon accepted the matter.
What did being too smart prove?
It could only prove that his daughter was a genius.
Wellington Nursery School was not far from Huo Mansion. It was half an hour’s drive away, which was one of the reasons why he chose it.
It was not unusual for Huo Xiaoxiao to go to school at the age of two, but she could be regarded as an exception to join the school at this time of the year.
After getting out of the car, Huo Suicheng entered the school with Huo Xiaoxiao in his arms. The headmaster and the teacher in charge of Huo Xiaoxiao’s daily life were already waiting in the office.
“Hello, Mr. Huo. I’m Headmaster Zhou. We’ve met before. Is this Xiaoxiao?”
Huo Xiaoxiao came down from Huo Suicheng’s arms, reached out, and held Huo Suicheng’s hand. She looked at the seemingly young Headmaster Zhou in front of her.
“Hello, Headmaster.”
Headmaster Zhou was surprised. “Xiaoxiao, are you really only two years old?”
Huo Xiaoxiao nodded. “Yes, I am.”
“You truly know how to be polite,” said Headmaster Zhou. He then pointed at the teacher standing by the side. “Xiaoxiao, this is your future homeroom teacher. Her surname is Xu, and you can call her Teacher Xu. You can tell her anything. For example, if you are hungry, not feeling well, or someone bullies you, you can tell her.”
As a newcomer, her impression must be great. Thus, Huo Xiaoxiao politely looked at teacher Xu and said, “Hello, Teacher Xu.”
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Teacher Xu was not too old. Her cheeks were a little plump, and she appeared friendly. “Hello, Xiaoxiao. Teacher Xu will take you to class to meet other children, okay?”
Huo Xiaoxiao nodded before looking at Huo Suicheng.
Huo Suicheng held her hand and said, “I’ll take her there.”
Headmaster Zhou said with a smile, “Teacher Xu, take Mr. Huo and Xiaoxiao over first.”
“Yes. Mr. Huo, this way, please.” Teacher Xu led the way and told Huo Suicheng in a low voice, “Mr. Huo, children are not used to coming to kindergarten for the first time. Later, they will surely cry that they do not want you to leave. You must not turn back and be soft-hearted. Otherwise, it would be a wasted trip today.”
The first day was the most worrisome for Teacher Xu, as she had seen so many children in kindergarten. There was no one who did not cry or make noise.
“Alright.”
Huo Xiaoxiao heard this and curled her lips.
‘Crying and not letting her dad go?’
‘With so many people watching, how could I cry? It’s too shameful.’
Teacher Xu stopped in front of a classroom. The teacher inside was giving lessons to the children. Teacher Xu took Huo Xiaoxiao’s hand from Huo Suicheng, indicating that Huo Suicheng could go.
“Xiaoxiao, Daddy is leaving. Listen to the teacher here, and Daddy will pick you up in the afternoon.”
Huo Xiaoxiao nodded. “Then, remember to come.”
“En, I remember.”
With that, Huo Suicheng turned around and left. He repeatedly told himself in his heart that he could not turn back and could not be soft-hearted, even if Huo Xiaoxiao cried…
…But why didn’t he hear her crying?
Huo Suicheng turned around.
The corridor was already empty.
Teacher Xu’s voice came from the classroom, “Children, there is a new student in our class today. Her name is Huo Xiaoxiao. Let’s give her a round of applause, shall we?”
The sound of clapping rang out.
“Xiaoxiao, from today on, they are your classmates. Do you like it here?”
“I like it.”
“…” Huo Suicheng was speechless. He had prepared himself psychologically for a long time, but it was all in vain.
Didn’t she hate coming to kindergarten?
Yet, there was no reluctance in his daughter’s expression.
After thinking about it, Huo Suicheng turned back to the corridor and stood outside the classroom window. Looking at Huo Xiaoxiao, who did not have a trace of fear or discomfort, he was finally relieved.
Huo Suicheng left the school after briefly greeting Headmaster Zhou. He had not yet got in the car when he received a phone call.
“Mr. Huo, I have arranged what you have told me before. As long as you give the green light, I can dig through the ancient tomb tonight. Even if the archaeologists want to preserve the ancient tomb, they will be powerless.”
Before archaeologists thoroughly studied the ancient tomb at the foot of Luming mountain, no one knew whether the tomb would be preserved or excavated.
But even if they decided to protect the ancient tomb, it was too easy to employ some tricks. The archaeologists would have no choice but to enter the tomb to protect the cultural relics.
“Mr. Huo? Are you listening?”
Huo Suicheng was silent for a moment. The preparations were started when he learned that there was an ancient tomb at the bottom of Luming Mountain. For each day the project was delayed, the loss was huge, and if it was completely stopped, the damages incurred would be inestimable.
As he was about to speak, his phone vibrated. A cute message popped up on his mobile screen: Your baby daughter misses you!
Huo Suicheng was stunned. A smile crept up at the corners of his mouth and softened his eyes for a moment.
“Put this on hold and wait for my news,” he said to the person who was still waiting for his order on the call.
“Understood.”
Huo Suicheng opened the prompt on the screen after hanging up the phone, tapped on the head of the little girl in the pink skirt in the middle, and the smartwatch on Huo Xiaoxiao’s wrist vibrated accordingly.
“Xiaoxiao, do you remember me? I’m Teacher Xu.”
Teacher Xu on the podium smiled and took Huo Xiaoxiao from Teacher Xu, the homeroom teacher. She squatted down and looked at her with a smile.
Of course, Huo Xiaoxiao remembered her.
She was Xu Manyin, who had taken care of her for a year but was driven out by Huo Suicheng because she wanted to be her stepmother. She went so far as to teach at Wellington Nursery School.
Indeed, enemies meet on a narrow road.