21: Chapter 21: Favorability Soars

The cold wind in the Northeast is very piercing; regular thick clothes that aren't windproof won't last long outside.

Therefore, in the Northeast, being windproof is sometimes more important than being thick.

Braving the weather of over twenty degrees below zero, Meng Yawen ran around in just a thin shirt and was completely fine even after returning to the dormitory.

Her physical constitution can truly be called invincible.

"It really did fall on the table. Thank goodness it wasn't lost!"

Meng Yawen happily picked up her phone. After the false alarm, she returned to being that lively and cheerful girl.

"Huh? Brother Zhao left me a message this afternoon?"

"Ah! I forgot! I had an appointment to learn swimming with Brother Zhao this afternoon!"

"He won't blame me for standing him up, will he?"

Meng Yawen nervously opened the message, but after reading it, only a warm current welled up in her heart.

"If you have any urgent matters, handle them first. It doesn't matter on my end. If you have any trouble, remember to come to me and we can discuss it. Don't be shy."

In Guan Xiaosu's home.

Zhao Xiaoshuai and Xiao Anan were playing with Barbie dolls.

He didn't know what little girls liked, so this was the answer he found after searching online before coming over. However, it seemed that Xiao Anan really liked them.

Xiao Anan was very shy. At first, she only dared to hide behind her mother, revealing half her face to peek at him.

Thanks to this little doll, they quickly became familiar with each other.

Xiao Anan was a bit thin, her complexion pale from long-term illness, looking a bit like a crystal cup that would shatter at a touch, making Zhao Xiaoshuai have to carefully control his strength while playing with her.

Knowing that Zhao Xiaoshuai was on a diet, the main dish today was a steamed fish, accompanied by a few stir-fried vegetables and some cold salads.

Zhao Xiaoshuai didn't stand on ceremony and took a big bite of the fish. Although it couldn't compare to his Sister-in-law's cooking, it was already quite a good level of home-cooked food.

"Mmm, so fresh! Xiaosu, your cooking is pretty good."

Guan Xiaosu seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. She didn't say anything, just helped the two people at the table by serving them food.

Guan Xiaosu had been like this since college; unless necessary, she was sparing with her words, the type who wouldn't even let out a squeak.

He had no choice but to turn and chat with the child.

"Anan, how was playing with Uncle today?"

Xiao Anan first glanced at her mother, and after confirming her mother's attitude, she turned her head and said sweetly:

"I had a lot of fun playing today. Anan really likes the gift Uncle gave."

"How about Uncle adopts you as his goddaughter? Then Uncle can play with you often."

Xiao Anan looked at her mother again. Seeing no resistance, she blinked her eyes, then suddenly turned to Zhao Xiaoshuai and shouted: "Daddy."

"It's Godfather!" Guan Xiaosu hurriedly corrected her, feeling a bit shy.

Zhao Xiaoshuai noticed that just from an ordinary meal, Guan Xiaosu's favorability had already risen to 281 (Favor).

If he offered help directly, Zhao Xiaoshuai was afraid his old classmate would feel embarrassed or think he had ulterior motives, so he came up with this indirect method of helping.

But now it seemed that Guan Xiaosu's acceptance of him was very high, and he had been overthinking it.

"It doesn't matter what she calls me; let the child call me whatever she likes."

"By the way, what about that charity Foundation you mentioned yesterday? Any progress?"

Guan Xiaosu suddenly became silent. After a while, she turned to her daughter and said: "Anan, are you full?"

"I'm full."

"Then go back to your room and play with your dolls for a while. Your Godfather and I have some adult matters to discuss."

Xiao Anan obediently returned to her room, and Guan Xiaosu carefully closed the door.

She gathered her emotions and began to explain the matter in detail.

It turned out that last night, her child's situation had passed the audit and entered the assistance queue.

That very night, a person in charge kindly came to her door to confirm the situation.

She was full of joy, but what she got was a devil.

That person in charge was named Lei. He first briefly described a bunch of rules and procedures to her, basically saying that there were many children in need of help, and she should be mentally prepared to wait, and so on.

However, he quickly changed the subject, stating that if Guan Xiaosu could sleep with him once, he could release the funds for her child first.

And if she wasn't willing, she would just have to keep waiting, and he also hinted that this time could be indefinitely long.

The incident was sudden, so Guan Xiaosu naturally wasn't prepared to make a recording. And when she tested him again the next day, that Lei wouldn't reveal a single thing.

It was as if he had never said those words last night.

With a bang, Zhao Xiaoshuai slammed his fist onto the table.

"Click." The bedroom door was pushed open by Xiao Anan, revealing a pair of curious big eyes.

"Anan, I'm playing a game with your Godfather, it's nothing. Did I disturb you?"

"Mom, you guys have fun playing too."

Xiao Anan clicked the door shut again.

Zhao Xiaoshuai calmed his emotions before lowering his voice and saying:

"This scumbag seems to be a repeat offender. It's really hard to catch him in the act, but don't worry, I'll figure out a way for this."

"As for Anan's illness... Right, as her Godfather, I have to give my goddaughter some pocket money every month."

As a single mother, her daughter's illness would eventually drag her down. Zhao Xiaoshuai knew that only by helping her solve the biggest problem could he truly solve the issue.

You have received a transfer: 75,000 Yuan

[cash-back card - 1, multiplier copper card - 1]

[This cash-back rate: 126%, final cash-back amount: 94,500 Yuan]

Guan Xiaosu was shocked by the transfer notification. "How can this be? Anan is just a child, how could she need so much pocket money in a month?"

Zhao Xiaoshuai smiled. "This is just for one week. How can seventy-five thousand a month be enough for my goddaughter to spend?"

Guan Xiaosu was about to say more, but Zhao Xiaoshuai preemptively blocked her words:

"Besides, this money is for my goddaughter; you, as her mother, are just benefiting a little."

"Unless you kick me out today, no one can stop me from giving my goddaughter money to spend!"

This time, Guan Xiaosu just lowered her head, twisting her fingers shyly, and didn't say anything more.

[Guan Xiaosu's favorability/relationship value exceeded 300, reaching "Like", you can claim the current stage favorability chest]

[Meng Yawen's favorability/relationship value exceeded 300, reaching "Like", you can claim the current stage favorability chest]

The two sudden system prompts left Zhao Xiaoshuai a bit confused.

'Guan Xiaosu's is understandable, but what's up with Meng Yawen? Favorability increasing out of thin air? Cheat Dad, turn off the cheat for a moment.'

Just the next moment, his phone rang. Caller: Meng Yawen.

He curiously answered the phone:

"Hello... Don't rush, speak slowly... I'm eating at a friend's house, I won't go to the center tonight."

"Okay, let's leave it at that, see you tomorrow."

Although he was also very curious about why Meng Yawen's favorability had suddenly surged.

But since he already had plans for the evening, he could only push it to tomorrow morning.

Guan Xiaosu raised her head, deliberated for a moment, and then asked: "Girlfriend?"