Chapter 1692: Chapter 1306_2

Kang Li smiled, "Don’t get cocky now. Even great horses stumble sometimes, and your life is still very long. Just because you topped your grade during your school years doesn’t mean you’ll always be the best at work or in other things in the future."

"Of course, I’m not saying this to discourage you. There’s only one goal: we must guard against arrogance and impetuousness, always look for our shortcomings, and enrich ourselves. We also have to humbly accept others’ advice and treat people with tolerance. Never get smug just because you’ve achieved something and think you’re all that."

"Mom, I’m not proud, and I definitely don’t think I’m great or look down on anyone." Ming Han felt a little aggrieved. He knew his mother wasn’t criticizing him, he understood she was just teaching him how to behave. Still, he couldn’t help feeling a tiny bit sour inside—just a little bit wronged.

"Alright, don’t pretend nothing’s wrong, Mom can see it in your eyes. Our Ming Han is feeling a bit hurt!" Kang Li gently rubbed her son’s head as she spoke softly, "What I just said wasn’t about you doing anything wrong, I was just casually reminding you, sweetheart, no need to feel bad!"

Ming Han hugged Kang Li’s waist and buried his head in her shoulder, shaking it gently. He mumbled, "I’m not feeling hurt, Mom... I know you’re only saying all this for my sake, so I’ll have more solid footing and go farther down the road."

Kang Li hugged her son back, patting his back lightly and chuckling softly, "You’re halfway a grown boy now, even taller than me—can’t keep acting all cute with Mom like this."

Ming Han’s height had been shooting up these past two years—he was already around 175cm, and in another year or two, he’d definitely be over 180cm. By the time he finished high school, he’d surely be past 180cm.

To say nothing of others, Min Rui, Ming Han’s real brother, was already 183cm tall now.

No matter where he stood, he was like a javelin—tall and straight, full of charm. In ancient times, he’d be the epitome of a refined young gentleman.

"I wasn’t being cute."

A little embarrassed, Ming Han slipped out of Kang Li’s arms, turned his head like it wasn’t a big deal, wiped the corner of his eye, and didn’t look at Kang Li. He said, "Mom, Xi Jingyu is waiting for my call. I’ll call him now."

While talking, Ming Han still avoided Kang Li’s gaze. He bent down and pulled out the phone book from the coffee table drawer, casually flipping through it to look for the Xi Family’s landline number.

"Page five, third line."

Kang Li knew her son was feeling awkward. Her clear eyes were full of amusement; she gently shook her head and spoke softly, then stepped out of the living room to spare him more embarrassment.

Since Shuimu University had started summer break yesterday, Bun and his two siblings’ kindergarten was also off. So Captain Kang and Cai Xiufen had gone to stay at the courtyard house for the past two days, and Bun and his siblings had been picked up by Jiang Boya to study with private tutors at the old house.

Which meant, at the family house in the compound, it was only Kang Li, Min Rui, Ming Han, and Ming Wei—the three big kids—these past two days.

Xi Family.

"Luo Minghan, what did you say? Aunt Kang agreed? What? Oh, got it, I’ll go tell Grandpa right away... My parents? Don’t worry, they’re busy with work every day and hardly have time for me. Wait for my call. Okay, that’s settled. Grandpa’s in his study; I’ll go find him as soon as I hang up. Alright, bye!"

On getting Ming Han’s call, Xi Jingyu was obviously super happy. The call had just ended, and he was about to head to Old Master Xi’s study, but spotted his little brother, Xi Chenyu, staring at him without blinking. Seeing this, he tilted his chin a bit and asked, "What’s up? If you have something to say, say it." Before Xi Jingyu picked up the phone, the little guy had been quietly reading on the sofa. Now, why was he so fixated on Xi Jingyu, and those eyes were kind of creepy?

"Aunt Kang agreed to what with you?"

Little Xi Chenyu wasn’t beating around the bush either. He tensed his face, looking way too serious: "Brother, are you not going to tell me?"

"I never said I wouldn’t. But what good is it if I tell you? Are you planning to tag along with me to visit my best friend’s hometown?" Hearing Xi Jingyu’s words, Xi Chenyu was stunned for a second, then asked, "Is it to visit Little Sister Guoguo’s hometown?"

"That’s right."

Xi Jingyu nodded proudly, then marched off toward Old Master Xi’s study with a swagger: "Except for Uncle Luo who can’t go back to his hometown because of work, Aunt Kang’s family will be heading off in a couple of days for summer vacation. I’ve already gotten Aunt Kang’s okay thanks to my best friend. Now I just need to tell Grandpa and I can go along."

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