"She's praising you siblings for being smart, quick to learn, and good-looking." Mrs. Lin said with a smile. She'd been married to Mr. Lin for decades, but this was the first time she'd heard him praise his students like this—and besides, Xu Nianhua and the others in her year had the highest number of college admissions.
Whenever Mr. Lin talks about this, he always sounds extra proud.
"Really? Mr. Lin actually praised us?" Xu Nianhua found it funny, and chatted with Mrs. Lin for quite a while.
"Yes."
It was Mrs. Lin's first time meeting Xu Nianhua, but she immediately felt this girl was exceptional, especially radiant when she smiled, making people like her right away.
"Nianhua, have some fruit." Lin Wei went to the kitchen after bringing out the chessboard.
The lively lunch was ready quickly, and with Xu Nianhua and Xu Nian'an joining, Mr. Lin's home was filled with more warmth and excitement than ever.
