With Hua Manman running interference, Li Xun successfully fled the scene, avoiding a beating from his father.
Turning to see Li Ji still sulking, Hua Manman held out both hands and made two finger hearts at him.
"Come on, smile. Love you~"
Li Ji took her hands and pulled her into his arms. "All you do is protect him. Look how you've spoiled him. He's completely unruly and dares to say anything!"
Hua Manman beamed. "Kids don't know any better."
Li Ji thought of his son's friends and suddenly spoke.
"From now on, have Gou Dan keep his distance from that kid, Ke Lang. After all, boys and girls should be separate."
Hua Manman didn't understand at first. Confused, she asked, "Aren't they all boys?"
Li Ji said, "That Ke Lang isn't a boy. She's just deliberately disguised as one."
The casual words struck like a thunderclap, startling Hua Manman so much that she leaped to her feet.
"How is that possible?!"
