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"Teacher Ma, you guys are finally back. Lily, did you have fun this time? It's great to have a dad. No one has ever taken me out to play like this before."

After returning from traveling for more than a month, the first person Mark and Mary met was Wang Xiaomi.

"We can go back by ourselves, why bother you to pick us up?"

Mark was a little surprised that Wang Xiaomi came to the airport to pick up two people.

"It's no trouble. I just happened to be here to see someone off, and you two just happened to be coming back today, so it's no trouble to pick you up."

Wang Xiaomi's answer is just right. Mark doesn't believe even a punctuation mark.

It’s hard to imagine why Wang Xiaomi would insist on sending people to the airport when she doesn’t even have a car.

"It's okay, sis. Just play with us from now on."

Mary left her luggage to Mark and walked ahead with Wang Xiaomi.

Although we haven't met each other during this period, we have been chatting enthusiastically on social software.

Ma Li would always share with Wang Xiaomi where the two of them went and what they did.

The relationship between Ma Li and Wang Xiaomi is much better than before.

The development of Mark and Wang Xiaomi's relationship was much slower than that of the other two because they had to avoid Ma Li.

"You and your daughter playing together is your parent-child activity. It's not appropriate for me to join in." Wang Xiaomi said reservedly.

In fact, Wang Xiaomi still likes to participate in activities between father and daughter.

"There's nothing inappropriate about it. We are sisters, so my dad is your dad. You must never treat him as an outsider." Ma Li said with a look of sisterly loyalty.

"Ahem." Mark couldn't stand it any longer: "Mary, stop talking nonsense. You're letting me take advantage of Dai Anfen."

The reason why Mark has a daughter as old as Mary is that he got married and had a baby right after graduation without any delay.

It is legally impossible for someone to have a daughter as old as Wang Xiaomi.

"Ma Li, we can just keep our own friends. I was your father's girlfriend a few days ago. You can't lower your generation after just a few days." Wang Xiaomi also hurriedly explained to Ma Li.

There is a big difference between Wang Xiaomi calling Mark Uncle Two and just following Ma Li and calling him Dad.

"Then we should call each other by our own names. I can't call you auntie just because you are friends with my dad. That makes you look old."

Now Wang Xiaomi has become friends with Mark and his daughter.

"Yes, we should just keep our own friends and call each other good." Wang Xiaomi nodded hurriedly.

Mark was actually a little panicked because it had been delayed for too long and there were many unexpected events.

After having a meal with Wang Xiaomi, I gave her some of the gifts I brought back.

Mark and Mary went home first. They hadn't been back for more than a month, so they wanted to go home first.

After cleaning the house, the two of them started looking at the photos they took at home.

Prepare to wash some and hang them up at home.

In the past, there were quite a few decorative photos in our home.

But that’s because most of the photos have fields in them.

Mark put the photos away.

Many places look a bit awkward when they are empty.

"Dad, I haven't seen Manou for a long time. I miss him."

Then Mary saw the photo of Manou and remembered Manou.

"I miss him too. I'll contact your mom later and we'll bring Manou back to stay for a few days."

I really need to see my son. If he takes too long, he might even forget about Mark.

Children sometimes have very good memories and can remember many details that adults think children cannot remember.

But sometimes it's also very bad, and it's very easy to forget something.

Manou will definitely not forget Mark, but it is still possible that their feelings have faded.

"Okay, let's go get Manou later."

"Then why don't you ask where Manayu is first?"

Without the fixed place of kindergarten, Mark had no way of knowing where Manou was.

"At my grandma's house."

Mary replied after making two calls.

"Then you'll have to pick it up yourself."

The relationship between Mark and Ling Mingyu did not improve at all.

During this time away, we have no contact with each other.

The communication completely relies on a middleman like Ma Li to ensure that both parties are in a peaceful and harmonious state.

"Dad, come with me. You and grandma are mother and son, how can you not talk to each other?"

"Okay, I'll go. This time, your grandma gave me the cold shoulder. Don't try to persuade her again."

We still have to give Ma Li face.

"I know, it's not your fault."

Mary comforted Mark and showed her support.

"Grandma, this is what my dad and I brought back for you from abroad. This is food, this is daily necessities, this is clothes, and this is a souvenir for you to look at."

Mary made the selection and Mark swiped the card, which can be regarded as a joint contribution of both of them.

"Manou, come out quickly, your father and sister are back to see you."

This time, Ling Mingyu did not give the two people a cold face. On the contrary, he showed some rare enthusiasm.

After letting it dry for a while, it still seems to be effective.

"Dad, sister, I miss you."

Agate ran out of the room, and from the sound coming from the house, Mark was sure that the child was watching cartoons.

"Manou, you have grown up. I can't hold you anymore."

Mark picked up Manou and felt that the child was much heavier than before.

During the summer vacation, the children ate well, drank well, and played well. They had no worries at all, and it was obvious that they were growing.

"Then I'll eat less, so you can hold me more easily, Dad."

Manou said naively that if a child of this age was not taken care of all day, it would be fun to play with him occasionally.

"You can't eat less. How can you grow up if you eat less?"

"Manou, don't stay in daddy's arms. Don't you see your sister? Let your sister hug you."

Mali said to Manou that Manou was actually a thin child, weighing only about 40 kilograms, so Mali could still hold him.

After Ma Li and Manou got together, only Ling Mingyu and Mark were left.

After watching the two sisters playing for a while, Ling Mingyu suddenly asked Mark:

"Did your trip go smoothly?"

"It went pretty smoothly."

Mark looked at Ling Mingyu in surprise and nodded.

The old lady doesn't like air-conditioned rooms in the summer and prefers to stay in the yard, so Mark can only stay with her in the yard.

Don’t run into the house to cool off like children.

"Mom shouldn't have gotten mad at you before."

Although she said it a little awkwardly, Ling Mingyu really meant to apologize to Mark.

"It's okay, I'm used to it."

Faced with the apology, Mark instinctively replied with a sentence and then was surprised.

"Why are you looking at me like this?"

"I'm not used to you being like this. I just want to confirm whether you are still my mother?"

Mark handled the matter calmly, just wanting to minimize unnecessary interactions between the two of them.

I didn't expect Ling Mingyu to change. He was sixty years old and had had this kind of personality for most of his life. It would be difficult for him to change.

Ling Mingyu suddenly apologized to Mark, which was almost a fantasy to Mark.

"Of course I am your mother. If I'm not your mother, then who am I?"

Ling Mingyu's voice immediately rose. "That's right."

Ling Mingyu's friendly attitude towards Mark was an anomaly in itself.

Mark is more accustomed to this kind of fierce and disgusted attitude.

It’s not that Mark is mean or doesn’t like others being friendlier than him.

But if Ling Mingyu were to change his attitude, it would be difficult for Mark to handle this relationship.

Now I just need to fulfill my maintenance obligations.

If they were too friendly, Mark would have to consider the emotional investment, which would be very troublesome.

"What's wrong?"

"You are right to treat me this way."

"Mark, you just want to make me angry, don't you?"

"Who wants to make you angry?"

Mark was used to the previous indifference.

"So what do you mean? I can't even talk to you nicely?"

If you don't agree with each other, there's really no point in talking.

"Lily, let's go and not disturb your grandma. She needs more rest."

Ling Mingyu's anger was actually a very easy problem for Mark to solve.

As long as Ling Mingyu doesn't catch up to the door, Mark can hide.

There was no need for Mark to stay in the courtyard for too long.

Life is convenient now, and even though Ling Mingyu is old, there is no housework that he cannot do.

It is not so long ago that there was heavy physical work like carrying water and chopping wood.

There must be a man in the family who does physical work.

"Okay." Mary replied from inside the house.

"I'll take Manou with me. I've already told Tianye about it. I'll take Manou back to stay with me for a few days."

Mark continued to speak to Ling Mingyu.

If Ling Mingyu didn't move out of the fields, she might not hand her son over to Mark.

"Don't go, I haven't finished talking to you yet."

Ma Li came out with Manou and Manou's schoolbag. Ling Mingyu watched the three of them leaving and tried to keep Mark.

Even during holidays, a school bag is a must, carrying all of Manou's daily necessities.

"What do you want to say?"

"Have you and Tian Ye always been like this? After leaving you, she has been single... Even if she was the one who filed for divorce, it was her fault. Can't you pursue her again?"

After seeing Mary and Manou leaving the house, Ling Mingyu said to Mark.

Ling Mingyu was very careful not to let the two children know what was wrong with Tian Ye.

Unlike what happened to Mark, it was not a human nature to scold him in front of the children.

"Do you think this is appropriate?"

It makes sense that there must be something wrong when things are abnormal. Ling Mingyu's change in attitude towards Mark was obviously for Tian Ye.

The way she spoke was exactly like a former mother-in-law talking to her former son-in-law.

When the daughter makes a mistake, the mother-in-law asks the son-in-law to admit his mistake and win her back. This is very much like a mother-in-law.

"It's suitable. What's inappropriate about it?" Ling Mingyu couldn't feel anything wrong.

"I have nothing to say if you do this, and there is no need for us to talk anymore."

Mark first took Manou to some places suitable for children to play, such as zoos, oceanariums, playgrounds, and parks, for a few days.

So I brought my children to the furniture market.

The house has reached the soft decoration stage, and it is time to decide on the furniture.

Although Manou is still young, Mark still gives Manou a certain degree of choice. At least he can design his room however Manou likes.

"Manou, do you like this bed?"

"Lily, look at this princess style. This style suits you very well."

"Teacher Ma, I think a cabinet like this would look great in your living room."

Mark and his family of three were choosing furniture, and they were accompanied by Wang Xiaomi as their advisor.

In fact, it wasn’t Mark who invited anyone over.

Mark still wants to decorate a house in his favorite style.

I haven't been so close to modern life in many years.

Mark still wants to try a more modern, smart and technological style.

After Ma Li let the secret slip, Wang Xiaomi volunteered to join.

After Wang Xiaomi joined, the decoration was more or less influenced by Wang Xiaomi.

"Xiaomi, I'm really sorry to bother you and take up so much of your time."

Even if Wang Xiaomi came here on her own initiative, she was still there to help Mark's family. After she was done, it was basic courtesy for Mark to send her home.

"It's no trouble. I have nothing to do anyway."

"What a coincidence, it's your day off." Mark complained without realizing it.

Wang Xiaomi's excuses became more and more perfunctory, and he became less and less careful in covering up his mistakes.

"That's how it is in our pet shop. When it's busy, it's really busy, and when it's not busy, it's really idle."

Mark didn't know before the two of them met, but after they met, Wang Xiaomi really slacked off at work.

If she says she won’t go to work, then she won’t go to work. Wang Xiaomi just takes a break when she has the chance to be with Mark.

Even the boss doesn’t have as much time to rest as Wang Xiaomi.

"That sounds good. Your boss is a really nice guy."

Although the pet shop owner is sometimes quite unscrupulous, he has no pressure to sell expired products.

But for the employees, it can be said to be really good.

"Uncle, I like you."

When they arrived at the gate of Wang Xiaomi's community, Mark stopped the car, and Wang Xiaomi suddenly confessed to Mark.

"What did you say?"

There was no such thing as Mark heroically saving Wang Xiaomi.

Mark didn't know why Wang Xiaomi suddenly confessed her feelings.

Mark has plenty of time and doesn't want to develop relations with Wang Xiaomi so quickly.

The process of falling in love is actually happier than getting married.

When you are in love, you can just talk about feelings and do whatever makes you happy.

There are a lot of things to consider when getting married, such as food, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea. There are too many trivialities and concerns.

"Uncle, I like you. I like being with you, and I like the feeling of being with your family."

Wang Xiaomi looked into Mark's eyes and said seriously.

Since Wang Xiaomi has been without a father since childhood, it is quite obvious that she has a certain Oedipus complex.

I like mature men, so I fell in love with Mark after just a few meetings, but I was restrained before that.

The impulse this time might be that the interaction between Mark's family of three touched Wang Xiaomi.

Let Wang Xiaomi want to have a home like this.

"Wang Xiaomi, are you drunk? We didn't drink any alcohol today, so why are you drunk?"

Mark advised Wang Xiaomi to calm down first.

"Uncle, I am very sober now. I liked you when we were in Sanya. I found you online because I liked you, but I didn't expect to encounter one thing after another and delay it until now."

Wang Xiaomi had obviously made up her mind and was very bold in her enthusiasm.

He is not a hesitant person, he is very brave to express himself, and he is a typical post-90s generation. (End of this chapter)