Reborn as a Weak Beauty Pampered by All

Chapter 1818: Chapter 1337: Luo Yanqing Subtly Shows Off His Children

"He just doesn’t like to talk, right?"

Kang Li smiled with a hint of amusement at the corners of her mouth. "Or maybe it’s that you have a world within you, but just don’t care to speak!"

"Mom, you’re teasing me."

Min Rui blushed, a touch of complaint in his tone. He didn’t ask—it was a statement.

"Wrong, Mom is complimenting you."

Kang Li gripped the steering wheel, eyes forward, but the smile in her gaze was unmistakably bright.

"Are you sure you’re not lying to me?"

Min Rui stayed skeptical.

"Silly boy, why would Mom lie to you? You really are thoughtful and don’t talk much, that’s just your nature. Mom saw it even when you were little. Be good, don’t feel awkward. When Mom says it’s a compliment, it is. Absolutely not teasing."

Kang Li soothed her eldest son.

Min Rui listened and was now truly a little embarrassed. He didn’t actually think he was as great as his mother said. As he thought this, he couldn’t help but say, "Mom, I’m not as mature as you claim. If it’s about being thoughtful and having plans—I don’t really think I’m there yet."

"No need to be modest. Among kids your age, you’re already very outstanding. And in Mom’s eyes, my son is certainly someone who speaks and acts with consideration, never reckless or speaking boastfully in front of others."

Kang Li was genuinely confident in her child’s character, with real certainty.

Min Rui could feel her praise was heartfelt. Now he wasn’t embarrassed anymore—instead, warmth flooded his heart. Having a mother like Kang Li, he truly felt so blessed!

...

As the days passed, the college entrance exam scores finally came out. Min Rui was only eight points short of earning the honor of a perfect-score national champion, just like Kang Li had once done.

Even so, his exam results made him the national top scorer among all examinees, because no other provincial champion scored higher than him.

The closest was still seven points behind.

Last year, Kang Yilin ranked fifth in the province, third in the city, and first in the county.

His total was just six points shy of the provincial top scorer.

When Kang Yilin found out his score and provincial ranking, his eyes turned red and he almost cried. Later, he locked himself in his room for two days, not stepping out even once.

Second Brother Kang’s son, Kang Yihao, had bet with Kang Yilin—last year, his total score was two points higher than his cousin’s, but his rank among North City examinees was eleventh.

The poor guy was pretty upset about it too.

He felt that Kang Yilin and he were kindred spirits in their disappointment. When they met last summer, they hugged and sobbed together.

Only the two of them know if they were just being dramatic, but everyone at the Old Kang’s Home was amused and laughed themselves silly.

"Big brother! Congratulations!"

Kang Li drove Min Rui back home after seeing his exam results at school. As soon as they walked in, she announced his total score and that he was national top scorer. Instantly, the whole family, young and old, cheered happily.

"I didn’t get a perfect score."

Looking at Ming Han, Min Rui couldn’t hide the regret in his expression. He said, "Mom won the national top title with a perfect score in every subject."

Ming Han said sourly, "Big brother, the only person who can compare to Mom is Dad. Your score is just eight points lower than Mom’s back then—that’s already amazing. If you care about brotherly bonds, stop pretending to be upset in front of me, or my heart will ache in envy."

"Big brother, Second Brother is definitely jealous of you!"

Ming Wei laughed, "Congrats, big brother, for becoming this year’s top scorer!"

"Big brother is awesome!"

Guoguo tilted his little head up, giving Min Rui two thumbs-up.

"Congratulations, big brother!"

Bun also congratulated Min Rui.

Tangyuan beamed and said, "Big brother is super awesome!"

Nearby, Captain Kang and Cai Xiufen were all smiles. Cai Xiufen said to Kang Li, "Our Ruirui did so well, hurry and let Yanqing know."

"Alright, I’ll call right now."

It was almost noon, and Luo Yanqing was about to finish work. Kang Li immediately dialed his cell.

Since he was working, Luo Yanqing had set his phone to vibrate. Unsurprisingly, his phone was produced by the JL company under Kang Li’s name, and she had personally delivered it to him. The only difference between his and hers was the color.

The phone buzzed in his pocket. Luo Yanqing was sorting out experimental data when he paused, took out the phone, and pressed the answer button without even checking the caller ID.

He knew only Kang Li would call his cell.

Because right now, the only contact stored in his phone was Kang Li’s number.

"Hey, Xiao Li..."

The corners of Luo Yanqing’s mouth curved into a subtle smile as he turned, striding out of the lab with his long legs. At the window at the end of the corridor, his clear voice held a gentle trace of laughter. "What made you think to call me? Is something up?"

Kang Li: "Can’t I call even if nothing’s up?"

"My mistake. Where are you now? How’s your health lately?"

Luo Yanqing’s dark eyes were bright with joy, very eager to please. Hearing him, Kang Li said, "Do you know what day it is today?"