However, Ye Hao wanted to call her mother-in-law, but remembering Mrs. Xia's expression earlier, he changed to calling her "Auntie."

Mrs. Xia looked at the shiny necklace in Ye Hao's hand and knew it was a good thing, but she didn't recognize Ye Hao now. Although Ye Hao had done her a favor, she believed it wasn't enough to compare with her daughter's happiness. If Ye Hao wanted any tangible return, she would find a way to repay him, but if he wanted her daughter to marry him, Mrs. Xia was a hundred times unwilling.

"This gift is too valuable, Ye Hao, you should give it to someone you like!" Mrs. Xia politely declined.

Ye Hao didn't insist after hearing this, and Xia Zhu apologetically glanced at Ye Hao.

Ye Hao smiled indifferently.

At this moment, Mrs. Xia said, "Xiaozhu, Dawei is here to see you, go out and take a look! Don't keep Dawei waiting for too long."

"Mom, I'm not going. You go! I need to teach Ye Hao a few important topics." Xia Zhu didn't like this Tong Dawei person. As a friend it was okay, but as a partner, she hadn't even considered it.

Ye Hao looked at Xia Zhu in confusion, wondering who this Tong Dawei was. Could he be the one sending letters to Xia Zhu?

Seeing Ye Hao's puzzled look, Xia Zhu quickly said, "This Tong Dawei seems to come to Peng City to struggle for something. His family focus is in Yanjing. As for what he does, I have no idea, but he's quite annoying, coming here every day."

"You little girl, what do you mean annoying! Dawei is just concerned about you. Alright, go out and chat with Dawei for a bit! It's not good to keep someone waiting for so long." Mrs. Xia snorted.

"Mom…" Xia Zhu called out helplessly.

"No more calling, are you going or not? If you're not going, don't call me mom in the future." Mrs. Xia said sternly.

Ye Hao furrowed his brow; he couldn't say anything either, as this was Mrs. Xia asking her daughter to see a man, and at the moment, he was just an observer.

"I…" Xia Zhu looked at her mom with an unpleasant expression, then turned to look at Ye Hao.

Ye Hao smiled and said, "A friend came to see you, so go take a look! I still have time anyway, I can go home slightly later."

"This... isn't it getting late, Ye Hao? It's almost over nine. How about you go back and read today, and Xiaozhu can teach you at school tomorrow?" Mrs. Xia said, effectively giving a dismissal.

"Alright then, Teacher Xia, good night!" Ye Hao didn't linger after hearing Mrs. Xia's words, packed his sketches into his bag, and planned to leave.

When Xia Zhu heard Ye Hao calling her teacher, her heart sank. She felt even more indignant towards her mother, but worried about provoking her mother, she just held back, her eyes brimming with tears.

"Ye Hao." Xia Zhu called out.

"It's alright, Teacher Xia, you can help me with the lessons at school tomorrow, okay? I apologize for bothering you so late today." Ye Hao smiled.

"It wasn't a bother, come up whenever you have time!" Mrs. Xia's words essentially meant for Ye Hao to leave now.

Ye Hao nodded slightly, feeling a bit sad inside. Sometimes people are like this; when they need someone, they would go all out to please, and when they don't need someone anymore, they discard them like trash.

Yet Ye Hao didn't regret it, even if he and Xia Zhu couldn't be together. If anything happened to Mrs. Xia, he would still help her!

Of course! If Xia Zhu truly loved him, Ye Hao wouldn't let anyone stop him from being with Xia Zhu, not even Mrs. Xia; nothing could keep them apart.

Ye Hao walked out of Xia Zhu's room, and in the hall, Xia Liu, seeing Ye Hao coming out, quickly stepped forward and called, "Brother-in-law, how was it? Are you leaving now?"

While saying this, Xia Liu cast a meaningful glance at Tong Dawei.

Tong Dawei's face turned a bit sullen after hearing Xia Liu call Ye Hao brother-in-law, coupled with Ye Hao coming out of Xia Zhu's room, though he maintained a calm exterior.

"Yes! It's getting late, you all chat, I'll head back first." Ye Hao smiled.

Xia Liu didn't know it was his mother who pushed Ye Hao to leave, so he could only sigh, "Brother-in-law, you came so hurriedly and now leaving in such a rush. We haven't even had a drink yet!"

"No worries, let's have a drink on the weekend, see you." Ye Hao said as he was about to leave.

At this moment, Xia Zhu came out of the room and shouted, "Ye Hao, have something to eat first! You haven't eaten anything tonight!"

Xia Zhu was trying to keep Ye Hao, but behind her, Mrs. Xia was singing a different tune, saying; "If he's worried about not having transportation home because it's late, then don't keep him here. It's dangerous for a young guy to head home alone at night, better to go back early."

Mrs. Xia's words were meant to make it clear what their relationship was, Ye Hao was Xia Zhu's schoolmate, while Xia Zhu was Ye Hao's teacher.

"Mom, Ye Hao hasn't eaten anything!" Xia Zhu said, her expression unpleasant.

Tong Dawei listened by the side, not speaking, as he too picked up on the meaning behind the Xia family's words.

"Safety and eating…" Mrs. Xia was about to spout more senseless words, but Ye Hao directly said, "I'm leaving now, see you tomorrow."

After saying this, Ye Hao walked away with long strides.

Xia Zhu wanted to chase after him, but Mrs. Xia held her back.

Xia Zhu looked at her mother with a grim expression, but said nothing.

At this moment, Tong Dawei laughed, "Xia Zhu, not seeing you for a day, you seem to be in good spirits!"

"Just alright!" Xia Zhu didn't know what to say to Tong Dawei; she only wanted to run after Ye Hao and apologize.

Xia Liu followed along, having picked up on the atmosphere, he knew his mother had driven Ye Hao away, so he planned to go apologize, thinking what on earth his mother was doing.

Xia Liu reached the staircase and called out, "Big brother!"

"Haha, why did you come after me?" Ye Hao asked while walking.

"Sorry, I don't know what illness my mother had today." Xia Liu said helplessly.

"Don't be so formal, your mother didn't do anything! Go back and eat more, I have to rush home to rest, by the way, start preparing ten sets of height increase and weight loss medication for the weekend." Ye Hao instructed.

"President Qin mentioned it, big brother don't worry, I will take care of it." Xia Liu assured.

"Alright! Then I'll head back."

"Big brother! Aren't you worried about my sister?" Xia Liu hesitated for a moment before asking.

"Haha, your mother will worry about her." Ye Hao finished speaking and disappeared from the staircase, arriving downstairs.

Xia Liu paused, then his expression became somber; he also understood what Ye Hao meant. This was all his mother's unnecessary interference; otherwise, his sister would be happier than any other woman. After all, Ye Hao's identity was one she couldn't match, yet Ye Hao wasn't haughty, he was mature and steady in every aspect—where could you find such a good man?

Xia Liu returned home with a somber expression. (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it on Qidian.com, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please go to m.qidian.com to read.)

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