At the tender age of five, Liu Chen had always been pampered and raised with utmost care.
When it was time for him to start school as per their arrangement, his family didn't need to pick him up or drop him off; he had a dedicated driver and bodyguard to escort him.
The first time Shen Wei laid eyes on Liu Chen, this little boy looked like a cute, chubby dumpling.
His dark, sparkling eyes were absolutely adorable, and he would politely greet the teacher with a "Good morning, teacher."
He seemed to have excellent home training.
Although it was their first meeting, the little boy carried himself with remarkable poise.
However, his eyes couldn't help but wander, taking in his surroundings.
He was still a bit shy and quiet.
In the Liu Family, Liu Chen was the little prince.
The other nephews were over a decade older than him, so he was currently the most doted upon child.
Everything he ate, drank, and played with was of the highest quality.
Especially his diet—it was exceptionally light and healthy, tailored for his delicate digestive system. He had never tasted street foods like sausages or skewers before.
Yet this week, Liu Chef had arranged for them to sample street food delicacies.
These dishes, forged through the trials of street vendors and beloved by the masses, were utterly destructive to the palate of the young master Liu Chen.
Liu Chen had his eyes opened to a whole new world.
Add to that his first experience with new friends.
The atmosphere in the class was wonderful. As soon as the other children saw how adorable Liu Chen looked, they all eagerly flocked to play with him.
Liu Chen had never encountered so many peers his own age before. Some little girls even vied to be his "girlfriend."
Children are simply honest and passionate when they take a liking to someone.
But Liu Chen shyly declined, saying he was too young to have a girlfriend.
His earnest explanation was met with a resigned "Okay, then."
Liu Chen even went after them to apologize. This innocent, childish banter not only amused Shen Wei but also brought a smile to the young teaching assistant's face.
Liu Chen was a little sweetheart. Even at such a young age, he had an endearing charm that would undoubtedly captivate girls in the future.
Here, no one knew about his family background, and without adults' guidance or prior favoritism, children simply accepted each other as they were.
For the first two days, Liu Chen was still quite polite and reserved, but after that, he too joined in the fun, always reluctant to leave and turning back for one last look after each dismissal.
Once he got home, the little rascal would sigh wistfully.
The Third Young Master Liu couldn't help but ask with concern, "How was school? Why the sighs? Didn't you like it there? If not, I can transfer you elsewhere!"
For others, such a coveted spot would be precious, but to them, it was nothing. If Liu Chen didn't like it, they could simply switch schools anytime. After all, he wouldn't allow his son to suffer the slightest discomfort!
Liu Chen told his father, "Why does there have to be night?"
The Third Young Master Liu laughed, "What's that got to do with anything?"
Liu Chen explained, "If there was no night, I could stay at kindergarten forever!"
His father pretended to grab him and smack his bottom, "You little rascal, you've only been in kindergarten for a few days, and you don't want to come home anymore!"
Liu Chen shyly buried his face in his father's clothes.
Although the Third Young Master Liu had many women in his life, having his only flesh and blood snuggled against his chest melted his heart, and in that moment, he wished he could give his beloved son everything he possessed.
Not only did the child love kindergarten, but the bodyguard did too.
The staff meals at Starry Sky Kindergarten were the best he had ever tasted.
He just ate a bit too much, polishing off seven bowls.
Liu Chef would always leave some food for the staff to eat later in the afternoon if they got hungry and wanted to reheat something in the microwave.
But because the bodyguard ate so voraciously, there was nothing left for anyone else's afternoon meal.
The bodyguard felt embarrassed and offered to pay for his meals.
After some thought, Liu Chef agreed. He had never encountered someone with such a hearty appetite before.
The bodyguard felt that escorting the young master and getting to eat at the kindergarten was the most comfortable job he had ever had!
He couldn't help but feel grateful countless times for his keen judgment in accepting this assignment.
It was pure bliss!
...
Shen Wei had not streamed live for three days, and the comments kept pouring in.
Eventually, the local authorities even gave Shen Wei a call.
The reason was simple—the audience kept calling the hotline, demanding that she resume her live stream. Such was the power of public opinion that it could not be ignored.
Hence, the staff specifically sought out Shen Wei.
Shen Wei decided to resume her updates.
As soon as she went live this time, her longtime fans noticed an adorable new addition.
It had only been three days, but they showered the live stream with endless praises and flattering comments, as if compliments were free.
The Third Young Master Liu's grandmother had the live stream playing on the TV, and she and her best friend watched it together, infuriated. "I really don't know what my son-in-law was thinking, sending our only son to this kindergarten!"
She was a severe germaphobe, and seeing her precious, well-raised grandson all sweaty and disheveled was unsettling.
At that moment, the Third Young Master Liu's wife let out a shrill exclamation, "Oh my god!"
Her child, who had never been so dirty before, was actually playing with children's mud, completely covered in it.
It drove her crazy. He had to transfer schools! What kind of place was this, with teachers letting children play in the mud, exposing them to who knows how many germs?
Her best friend, however, was engrossed in watching, telling her, "Look at the child."
The Third Young Master Liu's wife glanced at the TV and froze in astonishment.
She had never seen Liu Chen so happy before.
In their wealthy circles, children were taught from a young age to be polite and modest, just as society expected of well-mannered children from prestigious families. But they seldom smiled with such carefree joy.
"What's wrong with you?" her friend asked.
The Third Young Master Liu's wife felt her face and realized that at some point, tears had welled up in her eyes.
Although her marriage to the Third Young Master Liu was a business arrangement, she had fallen in love with him at first sight.
After giving birth to their child, her love only grew deeper.
But even after their wedding, the Third Young Master Liu continued his philandering ways, just as he had before they married. Such behavior was commonplace in their elite circles, as long as he didn't bring any illegitimate children home.
In their world, love was a pursuit bordering on the laughable.
Over time, she became overly sensitive and easily angered, with frequent arguments at home. Though their child was well-behaved, he seldom wore such a radiant smile.
In that moment, her heart trembled.
Her friend remarked, "This kindergarten is actually quite good. If I had a child, I would want to send them here too."
The Third Young Master Liu's wife remained silent but picked up her phone and started tapping away.
Suddenly, a flurry of special effects exploded across the live stream.
A long convoy of vehicles appeared.
The fans in the live stream were stunned.
Many went to check the top donor's profile.
To their surprise, it was a wealthy sister, identified as Liu Chen's mother. With that revelation, everything became clear.
Some even revealed her identity as the Third Young Master Liu's wife.
No wonder there was an extra little friend at the kindergarten—it turned out he had such an esteemed background.
The news spread like wildfire, and within an hour, everyone knew that the young master of the Liu Family was at the Starry Sky Kindergarten.
Consequently, various friends from the elite circles caught wind of this and began inquiring about it. How did he get admitted? They all wanted their own children to attend as well.
