Su Tang paused for a moment and replied, "We had an agreement. If you need anything, feel free to contact me. Taking care of Haohao is also part of it."

Jing Shize's lips curled slightly, his tone carrying a hint of teasing, "So, you're saying that Hao Hao is just a subsidiary of our transaction?"

"No! I really like Hao Hao and am willing to take care of him," Su Tang immediately denied, not wanting to involve the word "transaction" in relation to the child.

Su Tang, you're so contradictory," Jing Shize raised his arm to look at his watch, then continued, "I am going to the company later, I'll drop you and Haohao off at the kindergarten on the way."

"I..." Su Tang initially wanted to say that he had taken a leave of absence, but he was afraid that Jing Shu Ze would inquire further, so he could only give up and nod. "I understand."

Jingshize walked into the kitchen and stood behind Su Tang. The kitchen was small, and Su Tang was busy inside without feeling any sense of incongruity. However, with Jingshize, who was a head taller than Su Tang, the visual impact became more intense.

Su Tang was thinking about what excuse to use to refuse Jing Shize's offer, so she didn't notice that Jing Shize had come in.

Jing Shi Ze whispered as he leaned close to Su Tang's ear, "Miss Su, is your skin so good because you eat baby food every day?"

Su Tang was startled, and the egg cup in her hand slipped out of her palm. She hurriedly tried to catch it, but unexpectedly pressed her hand on the faucet, causing water to gush out and splash onto Jing Shize's face.

"Shi Ze!" Luckily there were tissues in the kitchen. Su Tang quickly pulled out two sheets of tissue and without hesitation went to wipe Jing Shi Ze's face. "Are your eyes okay?"

Jing Shize reached out and took the tissue from Su Tang's hand, whether intentionally or unintentionally, he held onto Su Tang's hand. His thumb lightly brushed against the back of his hand, almost imperceptibly. "I'm fine."

Su Tang quickly withdrew her hand as if she had been electrocuted. The spot where Jing Shize had touched her felt slightly hot, causing her heart to beat abnormally faster.

Jing Shize's lips always carried a hint of teasing as he threw the tissue into the trash can. "I didn't expect Teacher Su to really be delicate like her appearance suggests. It's not even that cold today, yet she's using hot water to wash the dishes."

"Just kidding, because I..."

Jing Shize took a step forward, forcing Su Tang to bump into the countertop with nowhere to retreat. Jing Shize wrapped his arm around Su Tang's waist to prevent her from getting hurt. "What do you want?"

Sutang turned her face to the side, crossing her arms in front of her chest to avoid being released by Jing Shize. "It's nothing, why isn't Hao Hao making any sound? I'll go and take a look."

Watching Su Tang run out in a panic, Jing Shize shook his head helplessly. He found his own actions just now strange as well. He felt amused seeing Su Tang like this, wanting to forcibly tear down the protective barrier he had built around himself, wanting to see his vulnerable side, wanting...

Shi...Shi Ze, you go to the company first. I'm going to the supermarket later to buy prizes for the children, which will take some time.

Jing Baobao, who was watching TV, immediately turned his head to look at Su Tang and said, "Teacher Xiao Huangya, are those White Rabbit milk candies?"

Su Tang was slightly stunned. He only bought milk candy on the day he quit his other job and officially started working at the kindergarten. So, does it mean that Hao Hao has been watching him from outside the iron fence since then when he goes to class?

Su Tang felt quite uncomfortable in her heart. It was heart-wrenching to see Jing Bao Bao, whose father had such a high social status, still feeling so lonely.

Sitting on the sofa, Su Tang held Jing Bao Bao in her arms and asked, "Does Hao Hao like to eat White Rabbit milk candy, right?"

Jing Baobao opened her small mouth slightly and looked at Su Tang innocently. "Hao Hao hasn't eaten."

Jing Baobao pointed to her own mouth and said, "Teacher Little Yellow Duck, my mouth is telling Hao Hao that it's craving for and really wants to eat rabbit!"

Su Tang giggled and said, "It's caramel, not bunny."

"Eat candy~ Ya! Teacher Xiao Huangya is candy~" Jing Baobao happily hugged Su Tang, rubbing his little face against his chest.

Su Tang looked at Jing Shize with a meaningful gaze, indicating everything. She said, "Look, even your son wants to eat candy. So, you can go first."

"Alright then, I will head to the company first. You guys can take a taxi and meet me there. Be careful on the windy road, don't catch a cold."

Sutang rolled her eyes and muttered softly, "I wonder who just said it, the weather isn't really that cold~"

Jing Shize's corner of the eye twitched fiercely. "I can hear it."

"Daddy, please go to work quickly. Teacher Xiao Huang wants to take Hao Hao to buy bunny-shaped candies!"

Jing Shize walked up to Su Tang and pinched Jing Baobao's little nose, saying, "You heartless little one, do you no longer need your daddy now that you have a teacher?"

"Yes! Daddy still needs to earn a lot of money to support Teacher Yellow Duck and Hao Hao!"

Su Tang pursed her lips. All I wanted was to take care of you, why did you drag me into this mess?

Seeing Su Tang's embarrassed look, Jing Shize couldn't help himself but smile. He put on his suit jacket and grabbed the car keys before walking towards the exit.

Su Tang always suffers greatly during her menstrual period because she had an accident several years ago. Although she is currently fine, she's afraid of experiencing pain again once she goes out, so she decides to bring some medicine with her.

Su Tang momentarily forgot about Jing Shi Ze helping him get the medicine last night. Without thinking, he went to the TV cabinet to retrieve the medicine. After opening the drawer and not finding the medicine, it finally dawned on him.

The sanitary pads and medicine were placed together, so Xiaozhe must have seen the sanitary pads. Has he already discovered her secret? In an instant, Su Tang's face turned pale, and a sudden stomachache followed without any warning.

"Is Su Tang at home?"

After hearing the sound, Jing Baobao quickly slid off the sofa and began walking towards the door. Before he could reach the front door, someone from outside came in. Just as Jing Baobao was confused about how the person had entered, he noticed the key in their hand.

"Cheng Yuan..."

"Sutang!" Huo Chengyuan saw Sutang and quickly ran over. He picked her up horizontally and rushed towards the bedroom to carry her inside.

"How is it? I'll go and pour some hot water for you."

Su Tang grabbed Huo Chengyuan's wrist and said, "I'm fine, I'll be fine in a little while."

Jing Baobao leaned against the door frame, revealing a little head. He called out softly to Su Tang, "Teacher Xiao Huangya."

Su Tang waved her hand, and Jing Bao Bao hurriedly ran over, shouting "dui dui dui". He obediently grabbed Su Tang's pinky finger and asked, "Teacher Little Duck, are you feeling unwell again?"

"The teacher is fine."

"Sutang, who is this...?"

Sutang lowered her head, afraid to look at Huo Chengyuan. "He is his son."

"You really married that man..."

"Chengyuan! Don't apologize in front of the child and say that you didn't inform you beforehand."

Huo Chengyuan's fists clenched tighter and started to tremble slightly. "Tang Tang, why would you rather accept help from a stranger instead of letting me help you?"

"I have needs and so does he, and it's only for two years. Once the deadline is over, I'll be free," Su Tang pinches Jing Baobao's finger. Huo Chengyuan has helped him so much, and he only has Huo Chengyuan as a friend. He doesn't want money to tarnish this friendship."