Volume One, Chapter Five: The Daughter as the Rival Female Lead in a CEO Romance

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“So it was Teacher Xiaohua who taught Ruoxue. Ruoxue, do you like kindergarten?” Jiang Ruoxue had reached the age to start kindergarten. After careful consideration, Shi Yan chose a private bilingual kindergarten for her.

Since he had the means, he naturally wanted to provide the best resources for Jiang Ruoxue. Language skills are best acquired early on.

“It’s fun! There are so many kids in kindergarten. They all like me and want to be my friends. Teacher Xiaohua and Teacher Yang are really nice to me. But Shenting Yu always cries and has a runny nose. The worst is, he keeps pulling girls’ braids…”

“There’s so much fun in kindergarten; I like going there. Dad, can I go to kindergarten again tomorrow? I want to see Teacher Xiaohua, Teacher Yang, and my other friends.”

Jiang Ruoxue recounted everything that had happened at kindergarten, clearly showing she truly enjoyed going.

“Of course you can.” Shi Yan stroked her head. At the same time, he noticed she had just mentioned the male lead’s name.

Had they met so early? Or was Jiang Ruoxue, as the second female lead, destined to cross paths with the leads? But judging by her tone, she didn’t seem to like Shenting Yu much. This time, she probably wouldn’t fall for him like in the original story.

In the original story, Jiang Ruoxue liked Shenting Yu because he was a light in her dark world. This time, little Ruoxue’s world was full of light, surrounded by people who loved her. She wouldn’t be won over by a few words from Shenting Yu.

“Really? Has Shenting Yu pulled your braid?” If Jiang Ruoxue hadn’t been there, Shi Yan almost rolled his eyes.

Indeed, Shenting Yu was no good—pulling little girls’ braids as a child; who knows what he might do when he grows up!

Shi Yan’s judgment of Shenting Yu was partly that of an overprotective father, uneasy about other boys around his daughter, especially given how Shenting Yu treated Jiang Ruoxue in the original story.

“He did, but I grabbed his hair too. I even pulled out a few strands. After that, he never dared to pull my braid again,” Jiang Ruoxue said proudly, raising her chin.

But as she recalled what Teacher Xiaohua had told her afterward, her little proud face drooped.

Teacher Xiaohua had said fighting was wrong. She had fought with Shenting Yu—would Dad dislike her because of that?

Jiang Ruoxue opened her mouth, wanting to explain. She wanted to tell Shi Yan it was because Shenting Yu bullied her first and pulled her braid, so she grabbed his hair. She didn’t mean to fight.

Before she could speak, a large hand gently pressed her head down. Shi Yan stroked her hair.

“Well done! That’s exactly what you should do. Ruoxue, Dad wants you to know: we don’t start trouble, but we aren’t afraid of it either. If any child bullies you in kindergarten, don’t just endure it. Treat them the way they treat you. Dad is here, and I will always protect you.”

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“Okay.” Jiang Ruoxue stretched out her small hands and hugged Shi Yan’s neck.

Shi Yan wrapped his arms around her. “Ruoxue, Grandma had your favorite strawberry cake made. How about we go to the old family house to visit her today?”

“Yes!” Jiang Ruoxue eagerly agreed.

Since learning what Butler Li had done, Lady Jiang insisted every weekend that Shi Yan bring Jiang Ruoxue to the old family mansion to see her.

If it weren’t for kindergarten from Monday to Friday, Lady Jiang would have insisted that Jiang Ruoxue live at the old mansion.

Beep! The doorbell rang.

Lady Jiang immediately stood up and walked toward the entrance.

“Is it Yan bringing Ruoxue over?”

“Yes, Madam. Mr. Jiang brought the young lady here,” the maid, sent ahead by Lady Jiang, reported after seeing the visitor.

Upon confirming it was Shi Yan’s car, the maid quickly informed Lady Jiang.

“Old Ding, bring out the gift I prepared for Ruoxue,” Lady Jiang instructed.

“Yes.” Old Ding went to fetch the gift Lady Jiang had prepared for Jiang Ruoxue.

“Grandma!” Even before entering, Jiang Ruoxue’s voice called out.

Seeing her, Jiang Ruoxue ran straight into Lady Jiang’s arms.

“Ruoxue! Grandma’s little darling! Let Grandma give you a kiss.” Lady Jiang kissed both cheeks.

“By the way, Ruoxue, Grandma has a gift for you.”

Old Ding brought over a small white puppy in his arms.

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“Wow! Such a cute little dog!” Jiang Ruoxue couldn’t wait to hold the puppy.

“Thank you, Grandma. I really like it.” Jiang Ruoxue kissed Lady Jiang’s cheek, making her smile from ear to ear.

“As long as Ruoxue likes it, that’s what matters.” Whatever made her granddaughter happy was worth everything.

“By the way, this little dog doesn’t have a name yet. Ruoxue, do you want to name it?”

“Okay.”

“This little dog is so cute, all white. How about we call it Chocolate?” Jiang Ruoxue looked up at Lady Jiang and Shi Yan, her eyes sparkling.

“Chocolate? That’s a nice name.” Lady Jiang couldn’t quite understand how the name related to what Ruoxue had just said.

But children’s imaginations were always wild and unpredictable.

“Daddy, what do you think? I like chocolate and I like puppies, so naming the puppy Chocolate sounds good, right?” Jiang Ruoxue explained.

“Of course. But if you want to keep Chocolate, there’s one condition: as Chocolate’s owner, you must take care of him. Chocolate isn’t a toy in your room; he’s a living being. You can’t just give him up if you don’t like him.”

“If you want to keep Chocolate, you have to take responsibility for his care. Can you do that, Ruoxue?” Shi Yan crouched down and asked.

“I can. I will take good care of Chocolate.”

“That’s a promise, Ruoxue. If you can’t care for Chocolate, Dad will give him to a friend who can.”

“I will take good care of Chocolate,” Jiang Ruoxue’s voice was small but resolute in her promise.

Lady Jiang stood aside watching the exchange between father and daughter without interfering. When Shi Yan taught Jiang Ruoxue, she never intervened.