Transmigrated into a wealthy family's stepmother, I raised the villain into a sweet child.

Zhou Linxu answered the phone, and Butler Qi said on the other end, "Xiao Zhou, Zhang Lin just came back and took some things with her. I just went up to check, and it was some jewelry that your father had bid on before. I'm sorry, I couldn't stop her."

Zhou Linxu stood under the eaves of the backyard, looking up at the clouds drifting slowly across the sky.

He said, "Let them take their things."

Butler Qi seemed to breathe a sigh of relief and continued, "Zhang Lin looks much more haggard, and she doesn't look as radiant as before."

Zhou Linxu knew why. Zhou Chen's trial date had been set. He didn't have any strong evidence against him, so there should be a verdict this time. The charge of attempted murder alone was enough to make him a state criminal for several years. With other charges added, the sentence would only be more severe.

In Zhou Linxu's eyes, Zhang Lin and Zhou Chen were no longer capable of causing any trouble.

Zhou Linxu asked, "Has Zhou Jiansheng come back recently?"

"No," Butler Qi said. "He hasn't come once since he moved out, except for Zhang Lin who came today."

Zhou Linxu thought to himself, "It seems the old man is having a sweet dream in the arms of a woman."

He said, "Okay, I understand, Uncle Qi, thank you for your hard work."

Butler Qi said, "It's no trouble at all. But if Zhang Lin comes again next time, should I let her in?"

Zhou Linxu said, "Delete both her and Zhou Jiansheng's entries."

Butler Qi understood; this meant they were to be prevented from entering.

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Linxu looked up and saw that the cloud was still drifting slowly. He looked at the cloud and seemed to be thinking about something, but his heart gradually calmed down.

Then he turned around and went back to the living room. Before he even stepped into the living room, he could already hear their laughter and chatter.

Zan Zan, at some point, deprived Jin Xi of her gaming rights. She then snuggled into Jin Xi's arms with the game controller, intently controlling it.

They wouldn't let Jinxi play, nor would they let Jinxi leave.

Jinxi wrapped her arms around his waist and whispered a few words in Zhou Zanzan's ear every now and then.

The supervillain disrupted his train of thought.

In the end, Zhou Yanqian won. He looked at Jinxi triumphantly without saying a word, but his meaning was all too clear.

Jinxi said, "It's my turn to play."

Zhou Yanqian rubbed his cheek against her collarbone: "Wait a bit before you play again."

He wants to play again!

Jinxi pinched his cheek: "You little rascal, I've already let you have your way so many times."

Zhou Yanqian skillfully pretended not to hear. As long as he pretended not to hear, he could still play the game console! Hmph!

Helpless, Jinxi leaned back and looked back, just in time to see Zhou Linxu standing at the backyard gate.

She said, "Mr. Zhou, come quick and see your naughty little dog! It's so naughty! Come help me!"

Zhou Linxu chuckled softly, "Okay, I'm here."

However, the mischievous Zhou Zantong silently started another racing game, determined to compete against his grandparents!

No matter who helps, it's no use!

*

Zhou Yanqian was sick for half a day, but on Wednesday he still arrived at the kindergarten gate on time with his little schoolbag.

However, today is the kindergarten's end-of-term performance. The performance only lasts for half a day and ends at 10 o'clock. After that, it's a two-month vacation!

Two whole months!

Before this day arrived, Zhou Yanqian didn't feel it was real, but now he was extremely happy.

The little cub exudes a joyful and cheerful aura!

Even my enthusiasm for waking up early today was much higher.

Today is the end-of-term performance, and parents are still allowed to enter.

Zhou Yanqian held one in each hand, his steps became much lighter, and when he passed Lele, he took the initiative to greet her.

Lele also said, "Great! I'm going to your mommy's martial arts school to learn martial arts in a couple of days. Will you come?"

"Of course I will," Zhou Yanqian said. "I've already said I'm the senior brother, so of course I'll be there."

Lele exclaimed, "Then we'll see each other again soon!"

She was also sad because she wouldn't be able to see her good friend Zan Zan during the holiday.

Zhou Yanqian hummed twice: "You'd better practice hard and not embarrass the little class."

"Don't worry!" Lele scoffed fiercely, "I knocked my cousin down with one punch!"

Zhou Yanqian was very pleased, thinking, "This young man is teachable!"

Jin Xi couldn't help but laugh at Zan Zan's smug look, while Zhou Linxu felt rather helpless; this arrogant attitude was purely a mutated gene.

After greeting Lele, the two families went into the classroom together.

The classroom was decorated; the space originally occupied by the teacher was turned into a small stage with a sign that read "Little Class End-of-Term Performance," along with various cute stickers.

"Mr. Zhou, you're here too. It's been a long time."

Someone spotted Zhou Linxu immediately and came up to greet him.

Zhou Linxu returned the greeting, then turned to Jin Xi and whispered, "I'll go for a bit."

Jinxi nodded and took Zanzan's hand to find a seat.

Unexpectedly, she was surrounded by other mothers after taking only two steps; most of them were parents who had brought their children there to exercise.

Thanks to Zan Zan's promotion, she now has several little radish leaders in her martial arts class.

Zhou Yanqian looked at his elderly father and then at his elderly mother, both of whom were surrounded by people, and he couldn't say a word.

"Awesome!"

Upon hearing the voice, Zhou Yanqian took a deep breath. Here it comes, here it comes, his social tribulation has arrived.

Zhou Yanqian looked up and saw Zhengzheng break free from her parents' hands and run towards him.

He warmly took Zan Zan's two little hands: "Zan Zan, are you feeling better? You scared me to death the other day."

Before Zhou Yanqian fainted, it was Zhengzheng who called his name.

He took a breath: "I'm all better now, thank you for that day."

"Why are you thanking me?" Zhengzheng muttered. "Never mind, just be well. Zanzan, you need to stay healthy. You can't always be sick. If you're sick, we can't play together."

Zhengzheng was his little buddy in kindergarten. Whenever there was a two-player game, Zhengzheng would come to him immediately.

Zhou Yanqian's opinion of Gu Mingzheng has changed a lot, and he is now willing to play with him.

He said, "I understand."

He guessed that he had heard a shocking secret in those few days, and also ate a lot of random things, which made him depressed and caused him to develop a high fever.

Now he has figured it out himself. Even if he is not his biological father, it does not prevent Zhou Linxu from loving him, so why should he care so much?

His biological parents, his mom and dad, love him very much.

After Zhou Yanqian figured things out, he felt unusually relaxed.

When Zhou Yanqian's thoughts wandered, Zhengzheng couldn't help but glance at them twice.

Why is Zan Zan suddenly so easy to talk to? It feels strange.

The three of them exchanged pleasantries with their respective groups of friends until Teacher Orange arrived, at which point all the parents returned to their seats.

All the children in the toddler class went on stage, but before they went on stage, each of them had a small red sticker on their forehead.

It looks so festive.

Jinxi frantically took pictures with her phone, and said to Zhou Linxu, "Look at his utterly hopeless look, it's hilarious."

Even with a little red dot on his hat, Zan Zan is still the cutest kid ever!

He had even noticed Jinxi's gaze, which was fixed on her with a resentful look.

Jinxi has now learned his trick and is pretending not to see it!

Because they were speaking in hushed tones, Zhou Linxu and Jin Xi were sitting very close together.

Zhou Linxu's gaze fell on Jin Xi, and he could smell the faint fragrance emanating from her.

The same fragrance, but the one on Jinxi is sweeter.

Jinxi didn't hear Zhou Linxu's reply, so she hummed in confusion and subconsciously turned her head to look, only to see Zhou Linxu's profile. He was watching Zan Zan on the stage very intently.

Jinxi blinked, clearly not having heard what she had just said, but didn't continue.

Because the performance is about to begin!

Besides performing as a little hedgehog, each child had their own talent to showcase. It has to be said that this prestigious kindergarten is truly excellent, with all sorts of props available, allowing the children to perform to their heart's content.

Zan Zan appeared from the middle, dressed in sportswear, and performed a standard set of Tai Chi on stage.

If they weren't still recording a video, Jinxi would have applauded enthusiastically. Every one of the Jin family's children is a martial arts master!

Zhou Yanqian kept a straight face, his gaze sweeping over the two bright-eyed little faces. Before leaving the stage, he didn't forget to bow. He was perfect from beginning to end.

He stepped down from the stage with an air of authority, returning to Xiao Xi and Xiao Xu's side with the demeanor of a master.

Jinxi leaned down and whispered in his ear, "Baby, you're amazing! Mommy just saw several parents with such envious expressions on their faces! They were so envious that I have such an awesome son!"

Zhou Yanqian said seriously, "Then don't be arrogant."

That's just the basic stuff that the son of a genius can do; it's not worth mentioning!