HPDBC Chapter 858 The Transfer Student
Chapter 858 The Transfer Student
Zhouzhou didn't notice the woman's words; she was focused on the cake on the ground. It looked so tasty.
Just then, Zhouzhou saw Gu Shao walking over. Her eyes lit up, and she immediately let go of Qin Lie's hand, running towards him, "Second Senior Brother!"
Gu Shao smiled and gently patted her little head. Then, he looked up at the parent who had been speaking. He said, "I made the cake. Is there a problem?"
The parent pointed to the cake on the ground, her face full of disdain. "What is this that you're feeding my child? Do you have a health certificate? Are you qualified? Is this legit? What if my child gets sick--who's responsible?"
Her words flew out like a machine gun, and the surrounding parents were left stunned.
Some approached to calm her down: "Please, don't get too worked up. The school's food is very healthy. We parents often make surprise inspections of the kitchen, and it's always super clean."
"Yes, my child doesn't like to eat at home but loves the school's meals."
"Same with my child."
The parents all chimed in, defending the school.
However, the parent's expression only grew darker. She raised her chin and said, "Even if the kitchen is clean, what about the ingredients?"
"My son used to attend a prestigious international school, and all their ingredients were imported. What about yours?"
Upon hearing this, the other parents' expressions soured. Her tone was obviously looking down on them. What's the big deal about imported food?
Who was this strange woman, and why hadn't anyone seen her before?
Noticing the strange looks she was getting, the little boy beside her became anxious, tugging at her sleeve and whispering, "Mom, please stop."
But his words only made her angrier. "How can I not say something? Food is critical to health. What if you get sick? Medicine is bad for your body--it can make you dumb and stunt your growth..."
She rattled off a long list of complaints, leaving the boy looking paler and paler. He opened his mouth but then hung his head helplessly, no longer speaking.
The surrounding parents shook their heads, feeling exasperated.
Zhouzhou, too, was puzzled, frowning deeply.
At that moment, the principal approached and said, "We source all our ingredients from certified, reputable suppliers. If you'd like, I can show you the documentation or even take you to see for yourself."
"If you're still not satisfied, I'm afraid you'll need to find another school."
Hearing this, the parent's face fell, but she said nothing more. They had just transferred, and there wasn't a better school available if they switched again.
"Yes, yes!" Zhouzhou nodded enthusiastically.
Looking at the cake on the ground, she couldn't resist bending down to poke some frosting with her little chubby hand. She put it in her mouth, and her eyes narrowed in delight.
"Second Senior Brother, this cake is so delicious!"
She was about to grab a handful when Gu Shao quickly stopped her. "Don't eat that. I'll cut you a fresh slice."
Zhouzhou looked at the cake on the floor, feeling a bit regretful. "What a waste."
"It's okay, we'll toss it in the slop bucket for the pigs."
Fair enough.
Zhouzhou quickly snatched one last bit of frosting and smeared it on Gu Shao's face.
Seeing his shocked expression, she giggled happily.
Qin Bei's eyes lit up. "I want to play too!"
He rushed over to smear Zhouzhou, but she dodged him. Qin Bei, undeterred, gave chase.
Seeing this, Qin Nan felt tempted and quickly smeared some frosting on Li Yuxin's forehead.
Just as he was feeling proud, a blob of frosting landed on his face--courtesy of Chang Beibei.
"You just wait!" he shouted.
But Chang Beibei, no fool, ran off laughing.
The kids' laughter filled the air, catching the attention of other children and parents. They stopped eating their cake and joined in on the fun.
Zhou Fei and his mom passed by just then, and seeing the scene, a flicker of envy crossed his eyes.
Mrs. Zhou snorted. "What a ruckus. No discipline at all. You better not follow their example."
At her words, Zhou Fei's expression dimmed.
Mrs. Zhou, noticing his silence, frowned and tugged his arm. "Did you hear me?"
"I heard you," Zhou Fei mumbled, sounding defeated.