Chapter 5: Because My Child Is Human

As for the remaining ten thousand in compensation, Jiang Suisui first paid off her medical loan to avoid being flagged as a person in default.

"I still have eight hundred to pay for rent, leaving me with... just over four thousand three hundred. Sigh, raising children really drains money. Relying solely on my kindergarten job won't be enough; I need to think of other ways to earn money."

Sitting on the levitating bus, Jiang Suisui closed her eyes to rest while navigating the system. She opened the mall exchange and discovered a wide variety of items available for purchase with her teacher points. They ranged from daily necessities to mechs and firearms—everything was there. There was even...

[Mysterious Seed: I planted a seed, and it finally grew into fruit; today is a beautiful day.]

"What is this nonsense? It actually costs one hundred thousand points and is limited to a single purchase," Jiang Suisui muttered to herself. "Better look at something else. Hmm... ingredients can be exchanged too, though I wonder about the quality. If they’re good, perhaps I can save some money on groceries?"

Before long, she arrived at her stop and headed home. She stopped at a supermarket along the way to pick up several discounted ingredients. As soon as she opened the door, two little ones pounced on her.

"Sister!"
"Sister~"

Jiang Suisui set down the bags and showered them with affection. She then shared the good news about their upcoming transfer, along with the outcome regarding Lu Xiaohui and Teacher Chen.

Upon hearing they were transferring, Jiang Xingran was so happy he stood there in a daze. In truth, he and Jiang Yueyi had been miserable at Red Apple Kindergarten. It wasn't just Lu Xiaohui bullying them; other children had ostracized them as well. Even the teachers treated them differently, always serving them last at mealtimes. Their portions were smaller than the others, and the fruit they received was always tiny and shriveled. During games, the other children ignored them, treating them like air, and in art class, they were left to watch while others were given supplies...

But he had never told Jiang Suisui any of this. He didn't want to burden her. He also worried about whether they might face the same situation at the new school.

"What's wrong?" Jiang Suisui noticed Jiang Xingran’s mood suddenly drop. "Xingxing, I will be working at the new kindergarten. If you and Yueyue encounter anything like what happened at Red Apple, you can trust me and tell me; I will definitely protect you both."

Learning that Jiang Suisui would be working at Morning Star Kindergarten made Jiang Xingran happy again. His eyes lit up. "Really, Sister?"

Jiang Suisui nodded and pinched Jiang Xingran’s cheek. "Really. I’ll be working and keeping you company at the same time. During recess, you can even come find me~"

She crouched down and pulled Jiang Yueyi into her arms. "I’m very curious about what you do at kindergarten every day. Can you tell me more about it after school, Yueyue? In exchange, I’ll tell you what happened during my workday~"

Jiang Yueyi buried her head in Jiang Suisui's shoulder, enjoying the warmth of the moment, and agreed without hesitation.

Jiang Suisui smiled. "After waiting for me for so long, are your little tummies hungry? Do you want to come to the kitchen with me and help make dinner?"

After they washed their hands, Jiang Suisui and the two children made a delicious lunch in their small kitchen. In the afternoon, the three of them took a nap together. Once they woke up, Jiang Suisui took them to the secondhand market.

They bought several sets of children’s summer clothes—all brand new, but marked down because of minor factory defects. They also bought a nearly new compressed space backpack; unlike a regular bag, it could hold more and larger items without adding any extra weight. Her old one was too dirty and worn for her new job. Finally, she scavenged a folding bed that had a slightly damaged frame. With some lubricant and a new screw, it would be as good as new, allowing her to stop sleeping on the sofa.

After a pleasant day, it was time to handle the transfer paperwork. At Red Apple Kindergarten, because Teacher Chen had been fired, another teacher was responsible for the transfer process. Jiang Suisui received the electronic files for Jiang Xingran and Jiang Yueyi and sent them directly to Morning Star Kindergarten, waiting for confirmation.

The new teacher was curious and asked, "Miss Jiang, may I ask which kindergarten you are transferring Xingxing and Yueyue to?"

"Morning Star Kindergarten," Jiang Suisui replied.

Just then, Xiaohui’s mother walked into the office to deliver gifts to the teacher. She looked at Jiang Suisui in disbelief. "How is that possible! Morning Star is the best kindergarten in Vermilion Bird City. How could your two little brats ever be admitted?"

Xiaohui’s mother had long wanted to enroll Lu Xiaohui in