Chapter 158: A Good Example

Chapter 158: A Good Example

The morning slipped by in a blur, and Su Taotao felt like she was falling apart.

Ever since she had transmigrated, she had always been busy, but she had never experienced work this intense before.

She didn’t even have the energy to make lunch, much less eat it.

Xia Zhiqiu and Auntie Zhong were also busy, but not as exhausted as Su Taotao.

"Taotao, go take a break at the cafeteria first. I'll go pick up the children," said Xia Zhiqiu.

Su Taotao rubbed her arms and shook her head. "It's Chenchen's first day of school. I promised to pick him up at lunchtime. He has a good memory, and I can't go back on my promise, or he'll be unhappy."

Xia Zhiqiu said, "Sure, let's go together then."

Liu Yuping and two other staff members who were parents also went together to pick up their children.

The elementary students were already dismissed, so they arrived a little later than the others.

When they arrived, there were actually several people gathered outside the windows and door of the Yuhong class.

Even Fu Yuanhang and Uncle Mu were standing outside. Su Taotao walked over and gently patted Fu Yuanhang's head. "What are you doing, Yuanhang?"

Fu Yuanhang covered his head and looked at Su Taotao, pointing inside. "Look, sister-in-law."

Su Taotao looked inside and saw that Fu Haochen was leading the other children—

A fishing trip? Or a sea battle?

Su Taotao immediately recognized it was a fleet Chenchen had folded. Whether they were "merchant ships" or "warships," only the children knew.

"Winter winter~~ 001 is mine~~ 002 is yours~~ 003 is Honghong's~~ 004 is Yunyun's~~..."

The twin sister was named Feng Caihong, and the younger sister was named Feng Caiyun. The names and numbers on the paper boats were written by Chen Pingguo, and all the children remembered their own boats, recognizing the numbers and their own names.

"I'm going to start sailing from here~~ past Grandpa's lighthouse~~"

"You~~ you can't block my path~~"

Dongdong moved ship number 002. "Okay, okay, you look like you're in a hurry, I'll let you pass first."

Chenchen made "ton-ton-ton" noises and "sailed" his little boat past Dongdong, all the way to a paper lighthouse where he stopped.

"Sigh~~" The child sighed and imitated Su Taotao's gesture, looking at his wrist, even though he wasn’t wearing a watch. "Grandpa's not here~~ maybe he's gone to eat something~~"

He then rubbed his little belly and muttered, "I'm hungry too~~ why hasn't mom come to pick me up~~ time to eat~~"

After saying that, the child pouted his pink lips and looked towards the door. His big eyes "ding" lit up when they met Su Taotao's gaze, and he dropped the boat he was holding and dashed towards her like a little cannonball. "Mom~~"

The two teachers who had been absentmindedly watching the children play house finally snapped out of it. Auntie Qin looked at the time. "Children, it's time to go eat lunch after school. Let's take a nap and come back to play later."

Su Taotao bent down and picked up the child, holding him and bouncing him a little. "Was Chenchen good this morning?"

Chenchen nodded. "Very good~~ I helped them fold the boats~~ sailed across the sea to see Grandpa~~"

Su Taotao kissed the child's cheek. Ever since Fu Zhengtu gave Chenchen the bullet-shaped tank, the child had been constantly talking about "Grandpa," and she had told a white lie that she didn't know how to resolve. She would have to tell him the truth when he was a bit older.

Su Taotao wasn't sure if what she had done was right. Chenchen wasn't an ordinary child, and maybe from the beginning, she should have told him that Grandpa was no longer alive.

Chen Pingguo came running over, her footsteps quick, and Xia Zhiqiu explained the reason, handing her the roast pork portions for her and Aunt Qin.

Chen Pingguo accepted it happily, her face beaming as she said, "Xia, Dongdong was very well-behaved today;

Director Su, Dust dust was also very well-behaved. He led the other children in play this morning and set a good example. All the children were very obedient and well-behaved today."

Dust dust, who was the youngest among all the children, was surprisingly the easiest to take care of and the central figure among them. Everyone revolved around him, following his lead in play, and they barely needed any supervision.

Chen Pingguo felt being a teacher for this childcare class was too easy. If every day was like this, she would almost feel guilty receiving her salary.

Su Taotao nodded, "That's good. Let's take them to get some food first, and you and Aunt Qin should go have your meal too. We'll bring them back before we head back to work this afternoon."

Fu Yuanhang's classmates chased him, asking if Dust dust could fold a ship for them too. His ship was so beautiful, and they really wanted one.

Fu Yuanhang smiled and declined.

Dust dust was very particular about his mood when it came to folding things and hardly ever gave them away. The things they played with today would probably be taken back by him in the evening.

Uncle Mu draped his arm around Fu Yuanhang's neck, "Can Dust dust make a tank? I want a tank."

Fu Yuanhang nodded, "He probably can make one. Whether he's willing to make it for you, I don't know."

Uncle Mu, "... Don't stir up trouble. How could Dust dust not make a tank for his Uncle Mu?"

Fu Yuanhang, "Why don't you go ask him yourself?"

Uncle Mu went to ask Dust dust and was immediately rejected, leaving Uncle Mu pretty upset.

Dust dust's cool ride once again earned the admiration of his friends, especially the twins, who were seeing Dust dust's ride for the first time.

But when they saw the name on his ride, the four-year-old twin sister, Feng Caihong, who was a bit more knowledgeable, asked in confusion, "Dust dust, why does your ride have a different name from your ship?"

Dust dust said, "It's my dad's name~~ My dad is called Fu Zhengtu~~ Our oven has my name on it~~ We can write any of our family names~~"

Su Taotao almost burst out laughing. Which kid was it that was unhappy seeing their dad's name on their ride? But kids still need to play with other kids; it helps with language development. It had only been a short time, and Dust dust seemed to be speaking more fluently again.

Feng Caihong said "Oh" and obediently took Liu Yuping's hand, not asking any more questions.

After having lunch at the canteen at noon and resting for a while, they continued working in the afternoon.

In this weather, walking back and forth under the scorching sun at noon was too exhausting. It's fine for adults, but not so good for children. Su Taotao wondered if they should put some small mats in the classroom so that the children could rest in the classroom after having lunch at the canteen.

In the evening, during dinner, Su Taotao discussed this idea with Fu Zhengtu.

Fu Zhengtu said, "I'll get the carpenters to make some small beds for them. Sleeping on the floor isn't comfortable. You should apply to buy a small fan for them; otherwise, it will be hot sleeping in the classroom at noon."

Su Taotao thought for a moment, "The childcare class is an affiliate of our factory, and the expenses go through the factory's accounts. By the way, are you going to the capital for a meeting on the 6th of next month?"

Fu Zhengtu nodded, "I'll leave on the evening of the 5th, and the meeting will only start early in the morning on the 8th."

Su Taotao, "I need to prepare the products before the 5th, and they'll be transported to the capital. There are thousands of portions with two flavors. The time is quite tight."

Fu Zhengtu, "Isn't there only one flavor?"

Su Taotao, "I'm planning to add a peanut and sesame flavor. It's a bit more expensive, but it smells even better. You can try it tomorrow when we make a batch, and you'll see."

Fu Zhengtu shook his head, "No need to try. Everything you make is delicious."

Su Taotao tilted her head and looked at him, "Then can Fu help me do a tasting first?"

Fu Zhengtu curved his lips, "Sure."

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Ps: Update completed on 8.14, good night.