Gao Jun never expected that a five-year-old could blurt out the word "stepmother," which must be due to watching too much TV.
And the Miss Jiang Yingying mentioned is her kindergarten teacher.
A young female teacher who had not been graduated for long.
It was said that after this female teacher arrived at the kindergarten, the number of times male parents came to pick up and drop off their children had multiplied.
He had seen her a few times before, and although what Yingying said was somewhat exaggerated, he had to admit that Miss Jiang was indeed very young and beautiful.
But now Gao Jun had no time to think about these things.
He gently pinched Gao Yingying's cheeks and laughed, "Silly girl, what nonsense are you talking about? You're such a little imp, Dad can take care of you on his own."
"Dad, Miss Jiang is really beautiful, and she is also very nice to me. You will definitely like her." Now, Gao Yingying was playing the role of a little matchmaker, earnestly promoting her teacher.
Gao Jun patiently replied, "Miss Jiang is so young and beautiful, do you think Dad is worthy of her? In the future, you can't say such things recklessly, okay?"
"Dad is definitely worthy of her! In Yingying's heart, Dad is the most amazing! You do Yingying's hair better than Mom, twenty times better! You cook meals better than Mom, twenty times tastier! Dad, shall I help you ask Miss Jiang out~"
Gao Yingying only knew that twenty was the biggest number in a few digits, so "twenty times" slipped out instinctively.
"If you keep on talking, Dad won't make you your favorite corn and carrot salad tonight!" Gao Jun pretended to be angry.
"Daddy~ Yingying won't talk anymore, Yingying wants to eat corn!" Gao Yingying grinned and laughed.
That instantaneous change of attitude, from a mischievously spirited expression to a pitiable pout.
Gao Jun was torn between laughter and tears but had to admit, his daughter's smile could melt his heart.
This further strengthened his resolve to work hard to make money and provide a better life for Gao Yingying!
When they returned to their new residence.
Gao Yingying didn't feel uncomfortable because the house became smaller.
Instead, she helped Gao Jun busily in the kitchen.
During this time, Gao Jun wanted her to stay out of the kitchen, but seeing as the little girl wanted to be with him, he had to keep an eye on her everywhere.
After they finished dinner and he coaxed his daughter to sleep.
His phone rang.
Gao Jun glanced at the screen, it was a call from his childhood friend Chen Haoran, so he answered, "Hello, Haoran."
"Jun, did you... get divorced from sister-in-law today?"
The other party asked uncertainly.
"Yeah, divorced."
Upon hearing this, Chen Haoran immediately breathed a sigh of relief, "Jun, you should have divorced her long ago. You're a great catch; aren't you afraid you can't find another woman? I've been wanting to advise you. There's nothing wrong with divorce. Getting married only gets you a tigress, but divorce could bring a dozen princesses—if we make our delivery station bigger and stronger! Once we start branching out and open more stores!"
Hearing this, Gao Jun also felt warm inside.
It was Chen Haoran who had dragged him to open a delivery store when he had been bankrupt and down and out.
Although it was hard and tiring work, it was enough to maintain a living and save a little money to pay off debts.
Moreover, to save on labor costs, they had to deliver the packages themselves.
Gao Jun had been concerned that he wasn't earning enough, but now with the Self-Improvement System, perhaps he could greatly improve his living conditions.
He then said in gratitude, "Thanks, Haoran. The hundred thousand you lent me, I'll pay you back when I have the money."
"Don't say such things between us brothers. Back when we were in school, my mom went to work and I ate at your house every day. All those years of freeloading would amount to a good few thousand by now, so let's make it big now! We can't let your ex-wife look down on you!" Chen Haoran encouraged.
"Alright, don't worry."
"Then I won't disturb your rest. Once we're through this busy period, I'll introduce you to some girls with amazing figures. Oh right, bro, what kind of women do you like?" Chen Haoran said excitedly.
Gao Jun smiled wryly, "Let's forget about that for now; making money is more important."
"Sure, making money is a must, but we also need women. Jun, what's your type?"
Gao Jun thought for a moment and gave his answer, "Young-looking MILFs, and mature-looking young women."
After hearing this, Chen Haoran was taken aback but then burst out laughing, "Damn, Jun, you're a talent!"
After a bit more small talk, they hung up.
Gao Jun went to the bathroom and looked in the mirror.
His beard was unkempt, and he looked utterly exhausted.
It was clear that to keep the family together, his original personality had gone through a lot of stress.
But to go through all that for a woman who didn't love him was just not worth it.
So Gao Jun had to make a change.
"Starting tomorrow, run three kilometers every day, and keep it up for a week!"
This was his current main task!
The next morning.
Gao Jun took Yingying to kindergarten.
All the way there, Yingying kept urging, "Dad, let's hurry to kindergarten!"
Gao Jun didn't pay much attention, thinking she wanted to play with the other kids, and rushed her to the kindergarten.
Meanwhile.
At the entrance of the kindergarten, a sweet voice came through: "Ya, good morning~"
A little girl in a long dress was seen running towards the young woman standing at the door, calling out with a milky voice, "Miss Jiang!"
"You're here so early today~ Wait, teacher will give you a candy as a reward!"
"Thank you, teacher!"
After sending the child into the classroom, Jiang Yilan stood again at the door, looking up at the road not far away.
As she turned her head, a familiar voice immediately made her react.
"Miss Jiang!~"
When Jiang Yilan turned around, it was indeed Yingying.
She immediately squatted down halfway and stretched out her arms to embrace her: "Yingying, you're here~"
Yingying flung herself into Jiang Yilan's arms, vigorously snuggling against her.
She always felt that Jiang Yilan's body was very soft, giving her the sensation of lying on her mother.
Saying this, Yingying immediately turned her head to look at Gao Jun and purposefully called out, "Dad, I told you Miss Jiang would be waiting for us at the door!"
Gao Jun smiled, slightly bowing his head to look at Jiang Yilan holding Yingying, and greeted her respectfully, "Good morning, Miss Jiang."
Jiang Yilan looked at him and then stood up, nodding in response, "Good morning, Yingying's Dad~"
After Jiang Yilan stood up, Gao Jun took an extra glance.
His daughter was right.
Miss Jiang was indeed beautiful.
In her early twenties, a light-colored shirt matched with a long skirt highlighted her elegance.
Her long black hair was smooth and shiny, occasionally lifted gently by the breeze.
Her features were delicate, with large bright eyes, and those lightly blushed, thin lips seemed as if they would burst upon being touched.
If his ex-wife took the fashionable and sexy route, then Miss Jiang before him was the lady full of grace.
When they started talking, Yingying took the chance to say, "Miss Jiang! My dad..."
Gao Jun immediately realized something and, worried that Yingying would say something inappropriate, interrupted, "Yingying, I have something to do, so I have to go. You listen carefully to the teacher at school."
After saying that, he looked at Miss Jiang with an apologetic smile, "Miss Jiang, I'm leaving Yingying in your care, sorry for the trouble."
Jiang Yilan also came back to her senses by then, she slightly lowered her gaze and shook her head with a smile, "No trouble at all."
Gao Jun rubbed Yingying's head, giving instructions, "Listen to Miss Jiang carefully and don't make trouble."
"Dad, I won't make trouble! I am Miss Jiang's intimate little cotton-padded jacket!" Yingying argued confidently.
After saying that, she also looked to Jiang Yilan, seeking affirmation.
Jiang Yilan smiled too and said, "Yes, Yingying is so well-behaved in kindergarten~"
Hearing this, Yingying turned back to look at Gao Jun, hinting with her eyes: [You see!~ Miss Jiang said I'm her little cotton-padded jacket too!~]
Facing the little girl's shrewdness, Gao Jun was caught between laughter and tears.
In the end, after giving his instructions, he left.
As soon as Gao Jun left, Yingying's performance began.
She was hanging her head, pouting, obviously a bit sad.
Jiang Yilan noticed her mood and immediately came over to ask, "What's wrong? Yingying."
Yingying became dramatized and looked at Jiang Yilan with a pitiful face, "Miss Jiang, my mom and dad got divorced, she doesn't want us anymore."
Hearing this, Jiang Yilan was clearly startled...