After lunch, Bai Qingqing told her parents about taking leave from school so that she wouldnât have to go back to school. She then let Curtis send her home.
Of course, she played down on her physical discomfort, only saying that she wasnât feeling well and that sheâd be fine after some rest. As there were no classes, she wanted to stay at home.
Daddy Bai and Mommy Bai didnât suspect anything. As long as their daughter was home and wasnât up to any atrocious behavior outside, theyâd be a lot more assured.
What they didnât know was how lively it was at home when they were out for work.
After Bai Qingqing rested for two days, she laid her second egg in the toilet. She had the feeling that there was still one more in her stomach.
It was already Saturday and Bai Xiaofan came back home from school, too.
Mommy Bai felt that Bai Qingqing had nothing to do at home, so she might as well sign her up for tuition class earlier. However, tuition classes only started during the school holidays, and private home tutors were too expensive. Things continued to drag on until Saturday.
Mommy Bai didnât expect that when the chance came up to sign Bai Qingqing for tuition class, she suddenly found a very cheap home tutor.
She made an appointment to meet up with the person early in the morning.
The Bai family was having a breakfast of noodles with clear broth and pickled vegetables. This menu was unique to their family.
Suddenly, the doorbell rang.
Bai Qingqing said curiously, âWho could be here so early?â
However, Mommy Bai instantly became spirited. She put down her chopsticks and went to open the door.
âThe home tutor I hired for you. Be polite later.â Mommy Bai said to her, tidied her appearance, then opened the door.
Bai Qingqing also looked at the door. Curtis had said that he was going to be her tutor. It was such a pity that he had been intercepted.
Mommy Bai paused ever so slightly as if a little surprised. Bai Qingqing immediately felt that something was a little amiss.
Mommy Bai quickly broke into a smile and welcomed the guest into the house, saying warmly, âYouâre really early. Please come in. Thereâs still half an hour before the agreed time. Weâre still having breakfast. Have you eaten? Do you want some?ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âNo need, Iâve eaten.â
The familiar cold male voice rang out in the not so spacious dining room. It was like cold spring water had splashed oneâs entire body, making it colder.
Even though Bai Qingqing had thought of this possibility, she was still extremely surprised, and her jaws dropped.
Mommy Bai walked back to the dining table, and a red color followed after her. It was Curtis, whose red hair was tied up into a ponytail.
âThis is Teacher Ke, the home tutor that Iâve hired for Qingqing. Heâll be giving you lessons today. Qingqing, pay attention in class.â Mommy Bai introduced him to the rest of the family.
Teacher Ke...
Bai Qingqing was badly shaken up and almost dropped her chopsticks.
Bai Xiaofan almost spurted out a mouthful of noodles, too. He somehow managed to hold it in but ended up getting noodles stuffed into his nose. He quickly grabbed a few pieces of tissue paper to wipe off his snot, not letting Daddy Bai and Mommy Bai see his strange expression.
Mommy Bai only took it that her children had been shocked by Teacher Keâs red hair. She was a little surprised herself. When they had a chat, the other party was a man of few words and more of an introvert. She had thought that he was an experienced middle-aged man but didnât expect him to be so young. If it wasnât for his calm disposition and tall stature, heâd look like a high school student. His hair, which was longer than her sonâs and daughterâs added together, was a bright red color too.
If she had known he was like that, sheâd have given it more consideration last night.
However, in all, Mommy Bai still felt that Teacher Ke was quite reliable. His red hair looked good, not having the coyness of those flirtatious women. It gave him character and charm.