Chapter 333: Chapter 333: From Now On, Zhou Ruoki Is Our Brother

Zhou Ruoki bore the Zhou surname, and this very surname destined him not to be bullied for no reason.

Lele’s mom didn’t grasp the meaning behind Cheng Zhiwei’s words, and the corners of her mouth curled up in disdain, "So what if his last name is Zhou? I’m surnamed Yu."

He Lanzhi was not fond of Cheng Zhiwei and Zhou Ruoki in the first place, seeing Cheng Zhiwei seemingly ready to reveal Zhou Ruoki’s identity to resolve the issue, she immediately mocked on purpose, "That’s right, there are so many people with the surname Zhou. Do you think you can trivialize this matter by casually linking yourself to those wealthy families?"

Lele’s mom had an epiphany and began to laugh mockingly, "Surname Zhou? You wouldn’t be saying he’s the son of Zhou Group’s President, would you? If you people don’t want to compensate, at least come up with a better excuse. Just because his surname is Zhou, does that mean he’s related to the Zhou Family? There are so many people in the world surnamed Zhou, are they all related to his family?"

The corners of He Lanzhi’s mouth hooked up, showing an expression of someone who enjoyed watching the drama unfold. He wasn’t just trying to make Cheng Zhiwei uncomfortable but also to mock Lele’s mom.

In any case, it was full of malice towards everyone.

Cheng Zhiwei lowered her gaze, her gentle demeanor seemingly indifferent to He Lanzhi’s malice. She simply ruffled Zhou Ruoki’s hair and had him stand beside He Yuming before she calmly looked at He Lanzhi, "He Lanzhi, you’re well aware of Qiqi’s identity, yet you deliberately speak such words here. Are you eager to see her offend Zhou Lin?"

He Lanzhi looked at Zhou Ruoki, her peach blossom eyes turning sharp and bitter. "What about Zhou Ruoki’s identity? Is his mother a murderer?"

"He Lanzhi, don’t you feel ashamed attacking a child like this?"

"How am I ashamed? I’m just stating facts, which is better than your nonsensical meddling here," He Lanzhi retorted and then turned to look at Cheng Yang, deliberately saying, "So young and already ganging up with other kids to bully his peers. He’ll grow up to be a social misfit."

"Misfit? He can’t be worse than the great young master of the He family, can he? Wasting his life on pleasures, neglecting his own son to take care of another’s," Cheng Zhiwei shot back without politeness.

Cheng Yang was not afraid of He Lanzhi at all; he puffed up his little chest and said loudly, "Bad person, you even hit He Yuming. He Yuming won’t go with you."

He Lanzhi’s face changed dramatically; this matter was a deep shame in his heart, stabbing like a thorn. Cheng Zhiwei was purposefully pressing on this tender spot.

Having his pride wounded, he could no longer stay. He looked coldly at He Yuming, "Aren’t you coming over?"

He Yuming made a face and refused to go.

Lele’s mom fanned the flames. "I think your son has been corrupted by playing with these kids. When you take him home, you better discipline him well. Don’t think he can’t be spanked or scolded."

"Mind your own business." He Lanzhi’s face turned exceedingly grim, his gaze at Lele’s mom as sharp as knives.

Lele’s mom curled her lip, "No appreciation for good intentions."

She glanced at the time, growing impatient, "Principal, have you made a decision yet? Don’t waste my time. The child’s father is about to arrive."

The principal hesitated for a few seconds, then looked apologetically at Zhou Ruoki, "Little friend Zhou Ruoki..."

"Principal, you can’t do this," Cheng Zhiwei frowned and said. She knew the principal was in a tough position but still hoped for fairness for Zhou Ruoki, especially since Zhou Ruoki had stood up for Cheng Xing.

"Zhiwei, I really can’t help it."

At that moment, the office door was pushed open, and Secretary Zhang walked in, looked around, and approached Cheng Zhiwei, respectfully saying, "Miss Cheng."

Then turning to Zhou Ruoki, "Young Master."

Looking at Cheng Yang and Cheng Xing next, "Young Master Cheng, Miss Cheng."

After greeting everyone, he stood up and turned to the principal, wearing a polite businesslike smile, "Principal, this preschool is now under the ownership of Zhou Group."

Principal: "..."

As soon as Lele’s mom realized something was amiss, she stood up, "Zhou Group?"

She looked incredulously at Zhou Ruoki, then at Cheng Yang and Cheng Xing, and finally at Cheng Zhiwei. What this woman had just said was true; then she was... Her gaze turned to He Lanzhi, but he was no longer looking her way.

"This... You guys..." She couldn’t even get half a sentence out.

Secretary Zhang’s smile disappeared, "As for this parent, President Zhou has already seen the surveillance footage and has forwarded it to your husband; he knows how to handle it."

The woman’s face turned pale instantly; she dared not say anything more and hurriedly walked away with Lele, her head bowed low.

"Wait, apologize to Xingxing," Cheng Zhiwei stepped in front of the woman, her smile cold, "Apologize to Qiqi."

The woman, not daring to utter another word, pressed her son’s head down to apologize to Cheng Xing and Zhou Ruoki. Lele, clueless, started crying loudly, was scolded and cursed by his mother, and then was pulled away.

The office was quiet for a few seconds before the director took the initiative to say, "President Zhou, he... "

Secretary Zhang’s serious expression softened again into one of politeness and respect, "President Zhou said that we hope you will continue to look after these children in the future. However, we request you to keep the identity of the children confidential to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings."

The director hurriedly agreed and looked at Zhou Ruoki with a touch of panic in his eyes, at the same time full of gratitude towards Cheng Zhiwei. Had she not intervened just now, he could have made a big mistake.

But had the secretary just referred to Cheng Yang as the young master and Cheng Xing as the second young miss?

Had she heard that right?

No matter whether she heard correctly or not, she must take good and serious care of these four children.

No one can afford to offend them.

Cheng Zhiwei led the four children to the entrance; Cheng Yang was already looking triumphant, with no trace of the unjust treatment he had just experienced. He stood shoulder to shoulder with Zhou Ruoki, the two whispering about something, Zhou Ruoki with her lips pursed and the corners of her mouth slightly turned up.

A very restrained sort of happiness.

Cheng Zhiwei’s heart immediately softened, and she didn’t interfere with the children’s friendships.

Secretary Zhang opened the car door and said respectfully, "President Zhou instructed me to take you home."

Cheng Zhiwei touched Zhou Ruoki’s hair, "No need, I can take them home myself."

He was only supposed to take Zhou Ruoki home.

Zhou Ruoki’s expression visibly fell, but she obediently made her way over to Secretary Zhang.

Cheng Yang waved his hand and said, "See you, Qiqi; next time my grandma makes delicious rice cakes, I’ll invite you to my house to eat."

Zhou Ruoki immediately smiled, "Mhm."

Cheng Zhiwei thought for a moment then said to Secretary Zhang, "I don’t know what he’s thinking, but isn’t it too harsh to treat a child like this?"

Secretary Zhang didn’t dare to answer casually and simply said, "I will report this to President Zhou accurately."

The car left.

Cheng Zhiwei took the three little ones home.

Cheng Yang, swinging his fists, almost skipping as he walked, boisterously declared, "From now on Zhou Ruoki is our brother, we have to protect him too."

Zhou Ruoki had protected Cheng Xing, and for Cheng Yang, that was enough to offset all the unhappiness.

He Yuming followed suit, nodding, "Yeah, we will protect him from now on."

Cheng Yang ran back to Cheng Zhiwei’s side, "Mom, did I do the right thing?"

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