Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
In any case, this name list had to be submitted. They wouldnât choose Qiao Nian even if she couldnât participate in the competition. At most, it would be someone from Nanjing University representing the country.
She was different from Qiao Nian. She would try her best to seize it as long as there was a chance.
So, regardless of the outcome, she definitely had to prepare in advance for the competition.
After all, the final list of participants representing the country would be announced in three days.
â¦
Qiao Nian, whom she was thinking about, was sitting in a hotpot restaurant in the central business district.
The bottom of the pot had just been delivered.
The waiter tactfully closed the door of the private room for them.
Ye Lan rolled up her sleeves and was about to pour drinks for the two of them when a little kid reacted much faster than her.
Before she could pour the drink, he grabbed the Coke bottle and struggled with his short legs to pour a cup. He immediately brought it to her and spoke with a sweet voice. âSister, drink.â
Qiao Nian hadnât seen the little guy in a long time. The indifference in her eyes faded when she looked at Ye Qichen.
The corners of her mouth turned up. She was obviously in a particularly good mood. âThank you.â
âYouâre welcome.â Ye Qichenâs fair and tender face was very obedient. He even poured a glass of Coke for Ye Lan and handed it over. âGrandma, your Coke.â
The little devil in the family never gave anyone a good time.
He usually only talked when he was happy.
If he was unhappy, he might not even reply if you whispered in his ear for an hour.
They had always pampered him.
It was only because of Ye Qichenâs lawless personality and the fact that he was born with dysentery that his personality was even stranger than children his age.
Ye Lan had never enjoyed the âprotectionâ of her biological grandson.
She immediately took the cup the little guy handed her with both hands and was flattered. âChen Chen, what about you? Do you want me to get the waiter to give you that bib?â
Ye Qichen sat in his chair and looked at her silently. He sat upright, looking like a well-educated child.
âI donât need a bib.â
He pursed his pink lips and stole a glance at Qiao Nian, then added awkwardly, âI wonât dirty my clothes.â
âOkay, okay, okay. You donât need a bib.â Ye Lan had always doted on this grandson unconditionally. When he said he didnât want it, Ye Lan immediately agreed.
Ye Qichen seemed to heave a sigh of relief. He then took the initiative to pick up some food for Qiao Nian.
Ye Lan could finally tell that this little ancestor of hers wasnât suddenly sensible. It was mainly because Qiao Nian was here and he wanted to show off in front of her.
Seeing this, Ye Lan didnât know whether to laugh or cry. As she waited for the dishes to be cooked in the hotpot, she chatted with Qiao Nian. âI brought Chen Chen overseas for a checkup some time ago. Chen Chenâs left leg has started to develop normally. They said that Chen Chen will be like an ordinary child in the future and wonât suffer anymore!â
Ye Lan grew excited at the mention of this. Her eyes welled up as she looked at the girl and said, âNian Nian, thank you.â
âAunt Ye, donât say that.â Qiao Nian wasnât used to such things.
Ye Lan had spent some time with her and understood her personality. She smiled through her tears and stopped mentioning it. âThatâs true. Weâre all family. Itâs too distant to talk about this.â
She said it especially smoothly.
Qiao Nian had been grilling a piece of tender beef in a clear soup pot. Hearing this, her fingers tightened around her chopsticks, but she didnât deny it.