I Was Scammed By A Snow Leopard cub - Chapter 29

Chapter 29 – Tuan Tuan’s First Day at Kindergarten

Although the little guy mustered up his courage on the way, he was still scared when he actually stood at the door of the Moon Class.

The dozen or so children who were promoted from the Star Class to the Moon Class were already familiar with each other. Tuan Tuan, as a transfer student, didn’t know anyone there.

The class teacher had already started introducing the new cubs at the podium, while Tuan Tuan, who was waiting at the door, grabbed Luo Yu’s trouser leg and hid behind him timidly.

Luo Yu noticed the cub’s nervousness, squatted down, tucked back the cub’s shirt that had run out, and touched the cub’s head.

“Tuan Tuan is a brave boy, so he will definitely be able to do it, right?”

Tuan Tuan pursed his lips, clenched his fingers nervously, and asked in a low voice, “Will they like Tuan Tuan?”

Luo Yu held the cub’s hand and said without hesitation, “Of course.”

Their Tuan Tuan is so cute, how could anyone not like him?

Luo Yu’s words made the cub less frightened, but he was still a little worried, so he glanced at Xie Yingcheng standing beside him. Luo Yu saw this and quickly gave him a look.

‘Say something to encourage the cub!’

Under the silent urging, Xie Yingcheng really didn’t know what to say. In the end, he nodded reluctantly, agreeing with Luo Yu’s point of view: “Yeah.”

Although it seemed a bit perfunctory, it still encouraged the cub. Tuan Tuan finally took a brave step and slowly walked from behind Luo Yu to the front.

After the teacher finished the introduction, the cub finally stepped bravely into the classroom and stood in front of the podium which was half a step higher.

More than a dozen pairs of eyes suddenly looked at Tuan Tuan on the podium.

The cub swallowed, his heart pounding wildly, and he stood on the podium, speechless.

At this moment, Luo Yu was no less nervous than the cub. He clenched his fingers and looked at the cub anxiously.

Finally, Tuan Tuan mustered up the courage to deliver the self-introduction that he and Luo Yu had rehearsed countless times the night before.

“My name is Xie Anxing, my nickname is Tuan Tuan, and I’m a snow leopard.”

The cub lowered his head after saying this, not daring to look at the other children’s reactions. After a few seconds of silence in the classroom, a crisp applause suddenly rang out.

Then, scattered applause broke out, and finally became a continuous sound. The cub raised its head again in surprise and joy, and sat down among the children amid the welcoming applause.

At this point, Luo Yu’s heart was finally half relieved.

A low laugh suddenly rang out from beside him: “It’s just school, why are you more nervous than him?”

Luo Yu finally shifted his gaze from the cub and said softly, “Because it was me who suggested Tuan Tuan to go to kindergarten.”

His eyes glanced at him, then quickly retracted and continued to stare at the cub.

Only then did Xie Yingcheng suddenly realize how much pressure Luo Yu was under about sending the cub to kindergarten.

He hid it so well that he never showed any sign in front of the cub. He always looked confident and sure, but in fact, he was also worried and felt uneasy like the cub.

Xie Yingcheng lowered his eyes, his emotions fluctuating inexplicably, and it took a long time for him to calm down.

Classes officially began in the classroom, and the little boy, who was originally nervous, gradually relaxed and quickly adapted to the new environment.

This is all thanks to Xie Yingcheng. The courses the cub takes at home are carefully selected and arranged. The appropriately advanced learning progress makes the cub learn with ease, and he answered several questions correctly in a row in one class.

The little boy gradually built up his self-confidence, and there was a light in his eyes. From time to time, he looked up and smiled sweetly at Luo Yu. During the break, he raised his little hand and made a big heart in the air.

That was the gesture that the little guy had agreed upon with Luo Yu in advance. If he didn’t like kindergarten, he would cross his arms and make an “X”, and if he liked it, he would make a heart shape.

Luo Yu finally put his mind at ease and looked at the little guy with satisfaction as he followed the team and went to outdoor activities under the guidance of the teacher.

There are many facilities on the large lawn outside, including slides, swings, climbing ropes, and various balls that the cubs like.

It was the first time for the cub to be in the same area with other children. Before he could decide what to play, a small figure half a head taller than him suddenly blocked his way.

The little girl with pigtails had big eyes and blinked twice, revealing two cute dimples.

“Your name is Tuan Tuan, right? My name is Yang Yang. Can I play with you?”

The cub, being invited for the first time, was stunned and at a loss. But when the little girl saw that he didn’t refuse, she took his hand and ran away. The two cubs ran all the way to the swing.

Yangyang sat down on the double swing and waved to Tuan Tuan: “Come here!”

The cub sat on it carefully, and after he was firmly seated, the swing began to swing slowly. Yangyang swung his legs happily and talked to Tuan Tuan excitedly and enthusiastically.

“Are you a snow leopard? I’ve never seen a snow leopard before! What does a snow leopard look like?”

Tuan Tuan tilted his head and thought for a moment: “It has two ears and a tail, and white fur…”

The sheep, whose animal form was that of a little lamb, had his eyes light up. “I also have two ears and a tail! My fur is also white, so are you the same as me?”

Tuan Tuan had never seen her beast form before, and after hesitating for a long time, he finally managed to say, “Should, should it be?”

In the distance, Xie Yingcheng recognized the cub’s lip language and burst out laughing.

Luo Yu was puzzled: “What are you laughing at?”

Xie Yingcheng curled his lips and told Luo Yu the conversation between the two little cubs.

Then both parents laughed out loud without giving a face.

Luo Yu smiled and thought that he must teach the little one how to accurately describe his animal form after returning home.

As he watched Tuan Tuan and the little girl whispering, he casually asked, “Admiral, can you guess the beast form of that little girl?”

Xie Yingcheng didn’t need to guess.

The class roster had been delivered to him long ago, and every family had been investigated and confirmed in detail, and the final decision was made only after confirming that there were no potential dangers or conflicts.

He also knew the little girl who played with Tuan Tuan. She was the granddaughter of the old speaker, and her full name was Lin Siyang.

But he didn’t intend to tell Luo Yu, instead he asked him: “What kind of beast form do you like?”

Luo Yu was stunned, and the image of a large snow leopard immediately emerged in his mind. At this time, Xie Yingcheng was staring at him with a burning gaze.

Luo Yu hurriedly avoided his gaze and pretended to be calm: “I really like Tuan Tuan’s beast form.”

‘It’s a snow leopard anyway, no difference.’ Luo Yu silently hypnotized himself.

Xie Yingcheng slowly withdrew his gaze, and his mood suddenly became a little happier.

‘It’s a snow leopard anyway, no difference.’

Two hours passed quickly, and until school was over, Luo Yu still didn’t know what kind of beast form the little girl was.

By the end of the class, Tuan Tuan had gotten to know not only Yang Yang but also several other cubs. After saying goodbye to each of his new friends, Tuan Tuan happily ran over to Luo Yu and held his hand.

“Luo Luo! Did Tuan Tuan behave well today?”

Luo Yu was never stingy with his praise for the cubs: “Tuan Tuan performed superbly!” He then kissed the cub’s soft little face.

The cub was very happy and was about to kiss him back, but suddenly a cough was heard.

“Cough.”

The cub immediately became well-behaved and walked obediently.

Luo Yu: “…”

He gritted his teeth secretly: “Admiral, is there anything you want to say to Tuan Tuan?”

Xie Yingcheng rubbed the cub’s head twice and said, “Well done.”

The praised cub was greatly encouraged. He immediately clenched his fists and said ambitiously: “Tuan Tuan will perform well tomorrow! And the day after tomorrow too!” After saying that, the cub thought of another thing and his eyes rolled.

“Dad, if Tuan Tuan keeps behaving well, can I have a reward?”

Xie Yingcheng raised an eyebrow. Luo Yu, fearing he would refuse immediately, took over the conversation directly: “What reward does Tuan Tuan want?”

The cub pursed his lips and said in a low voice, a little embarrassed, “Yangyang said that a huge amusement park had just opened…”

The little cub’s eager and expectant eyes speak for themselves.

What’s so difficult about this?

Luo Yu agreed immediately: “Okay, I’ll take Tuan Tuan there this weekend, okay?”

The cub immediately laughed happily, then blinked and looked at Xie Yingcheng.

“Is Dad accompanying Tuan Tuan as well?”

This time Xie Yingcheng did not respond.

The cub’s eyes dimmed silently.

In fact, Xie Yingcheng was considering how to rearrange his schedule to free up time on the weekend.

Suddenly, someone tugged at his sleeve.

Luo Yu moved closer to him and whispered, “Admiral? Just agree to it, little one?”

Luo Yu didn’t know that the way he pulled the older man’s sleeves was just like a baby being coquettishly.

His fingers grasped a small piece of fabric, once, twice, and gently shook it. His fingertips brushed against his skin through the fibers, causing a slight itch.

Xie Yingcheng’s eyes darkened and his response came late.

“Yes.”

•|•

At night, the cub slept soundly with the plush rabbit in his arms. Luo Yu put the book back in its place and left the room quietly.

As soon as he opened the door, he was startled by Xie Yingcheng standing quietly at the door.

He took a step back suddenly, and Xie Yingcheng quickly grabbed his wrist and pulled him up so that he would not bump into the door and wake up the cub.

Luo Yu quickly changed his position, moving farther away from the door, and lowered his voice to ask, “Admiral?”

Xie Yingcheng didn’t waste any words and handed him the thing in his other hand.

It was a document filled with names, with “Bradley” written prominently on the first page.

After Luo Yu accepted the list, Xie Yingcheng began to explain, “The people on the list are more or less related to the Bradley family. Try not to have any contact with them.”

Luo Yu was stunned, feeling a little nervous. “Is there any progress in the investigation?”

Xie Yingcheng shook his head, which made Luo Yu a little disappointed.

“Not yet. But maybe soon.”

As the emperor’s health deteriorated, all parties were bound to take action. The second prince’s birthday party a month later was the best timing to take action.