Chapter 97


    Chapter 97 We’re Not That Close


    The interior design of the rooms appeared simple and reserved, but a professional could easily tell that


    the cost to it was on the higher end. With three rooms and two living halls, this ce was rtively


    spacious. As soon as Cam entered the house, she said, “Mr. Nn, please make yourselffortable.


    We will get dinner ready.” Upon expressing his approval, Ss took a seat on the couch, but when he


    saw Landon was on the phone ying games, he urged, “Go and help out in the kitchen!” Gritting his


    teeth, Landon said, “But Uncle Ss, I don’t know how.” “All the more reason to learn it!” Ignoring


    Landon’sints, Ss drove him into the kitchen. With that, Ss and South were left in the living


    room alone. In fact, Ss deliberately wanted some time alone with him and to ask him what seemed to


    be the matter. However, South was just ying games on his phone,pletely ignoring him, not even


    sparing a nce. Sitting right opposite of South, Ss noticed that this little fellow’s hand reflexes were


    extraordinary! Kids nowadays are that skillful? he thought. Out of curiosity, he asked, “Do you y


    games often?” Without lifting his head, South replied, “Yeah.” “How old were you when you started


    ying?” “Can’t remember.” Drawing in a deep breath, Ss was sure that this little fellow had something


    against him. “Are you not happy today?” “No.” Puzzled, Ss had no idea how tomunicate with this


    little guy. Usually, he wouldn’t get the cold shoulders from South, but today, his reply was exceptionally .


    cold, short and brief. “Did I offend you or something?” Instead of guessing, Ss thought he might as well


    ask him directly. “We’re not that close to begin with. How will you offend me?” Struck by the words ‘not


    that close, Ss was breathless with anger. This brat, what’s got into him? Letting out a sigh, he said, “I


    don’t know whether we are considered close, but I do treat you and your mother as a friend.”


    With a calm expression on his face, South didn’t utter another word. It wasn’t until his game ended did he


    raise his head and gazed into Ss. “Did you arrange this house for us?” Lifting an eyebrow, Ss was


    surprised by his quick-wittedness. “How did you know?” Casting a nce at him, South said, “Otherwise,


    you won’t be here. My mommy will not simply invite people over for dinner.” With a sullen expression,


    Ss questioned, “Isn’t Landon here?” “It’s different with Landon because we were friends for many


    years. Besides, we’ve been through life and death together.” Gazing at Ss with disdain, South’sMaterial ? N?velDrama.Org.


    expression clearly showed-unlike you! With that, Ss had a sudden realization-a teacher’s job was


    indeed tough because he couldn’t even handle a single child. At this rate, Ss figured it was necessary


    to turn this enemy into an ally by mentioning what he had done, though initially he never intended to take


    the credit. “Your mom and I have been through life and death situations too! Otherwise, why do you think


    you changed houses?” Squinting his eyes, South asked, “What do you mean? You saved Mommy too?”


    With a grin, Ss was again impressed by how quick-witted he was. “Very clever!” “When?” “Just two


    days ago.” Gazing at the three people who were busy in the kitchen, South saw his mommy joking about


    something, while Landon and Kate were seenughing at her joke. Then, he turned to look at Ss and


    asked with a stern voice, “Who did it?”


    Astonished, Ss had always seen South as a child, but now, he realized that he could actually talk to


    him like he was talking to a grownup man because South was rather matured for his age, and he


    seemed to understand many things. “Don’t worry, I’ve made sure that person was punished. You’re still


    young, so all you need to do now is focus on your studies. I’ll feel more at ease if you all moved to this


    ce.” Ss didn’t know which of his words had managed to touch South’s soft spot because from the


    little guy’s expression, he no longer showed much hostility toward him.


    “I’ve something I want to tell you. Find an excuse to take me out with you tomorrow, and don’t let Mommy


    suspect anything!” said South, in his usual arrogant manner. “What do you want to tell me?” Ss


    chuckled and thought South’s suggestion was kind of hrious.