Huaijin held her breath.
"Chi Huaijin from Sunshine Kindergarten!"
The applause was deafening.
Yuanfeng almost dropped his phone from shock before bursting into proud laughter, clapping like an overexcited seal.
"That's my daughter!" he shouted.
Although Yuanfeng was screaming and clapping from excitement, having the soul of a grown adult, Huaijin couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed.
But Huaijin felt her chest swell, too. A tiny wave of pride warmed her heart. She walked up to the stage with small, confident steps, receiving her certificate and ribbon with a bright smile.
When she returned, Yun Jue said:
"…It tasted good."
Just that.
Calm, simple, honest.
But from him, that was the equivalent of a 10-minute speech and fireworks.
She grinned happily. "Thank you, little brother."
Yun Jue's ears turned slightly red.
But then—
"And next, the award for 'Best On-Stage Performance, Beginner Level' goes to… Chi Huaijin!"
"Eh?" Huaijin blinked.
The crowd erupted again.
