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When they got home, the Ruanlin Family had already prepared the meal. Seeing the Lu Family's car come to a stop, she immediately removed her apron and came out to greet them, smiling at Zhao Li, who was helping Ruan Jiaojiao out of the car, "Thank you for the trouble again."
"Auntie, there's no need to be so polite, I had to pick up my own kid as well, Jiaojiao just came along," Zhao Li replied with a smile.
"..." Lu Zishu smiled, not quite sure who was the real "along for the ride."
"Come on, it's too hot outside, come in and cool down a bit. We've cut some watermelon and cooled it with well water, let's go and have some," the Ruanlin Family called everyone inside, then took Ruan Jiaojiao's small hand and asked in a low voice, two steps behind, "Did Jiaojiao do well on her exam?"
"Mm, definitely got first place again," Ruan Jiaojiao said with a beaming smile. Then, pausing as if she remembered something, she added, "Tied for first place with Brother Xiu Xi."
