Chapter 60: Is the School Canteen Outdoor?
"Alright, no need to make things tough for everyone." Tong Yao, tired of Chen Yanmei’s nagging, snapped, "You claim I scared Baodan — show me the proof, and I’ll apologize to him right away."
Chen Yanmei was elated, her confidence boosted. "What proof? Kids don’t lie. Ask my son," she countered.
She patted Baodan. "Son, tell mommy if she scared you or not. Speak the truth, and mommy will take you to buy candies later."
After that, Chen Yanmei gave Tong Yao a triumphant glance. She believed Baodan would side with her, as he was her son. More importantly, he was enticed by the promise of candies. Tong Yao shall soon regret and apologize!
Just then, more people gathered near the stairway. Everyone was watching the drama unfold, wondering if Tong Yao was some sort of trouble magnet.
She was always at odds with different people every other day. She found no peace.
Tong Yao frowned. ’So much for children don’t lie,’ she thought. Some kids, even though they are young, can weave some of the most convincing lies, even better than adults. However, with Baodan still silent, she didn’t rush to refute. If Baodan lied, she would just consider it a lesson learned: never to meddle unnecessarily again.
Everyone else turned their gaze to Baodan. Like Chen Yanmei, they believed Baodan would not side with Tong Yao, especially with candy as a lure. Even the slowest child knew to side with their mother. They thought Tong Yao was finally going to get served.