Chapter 223
"Because Coco is so smart, I brought a Rubik's Cube today for her to play with, and Coco solved it really quickly!"
Jessica said while pulling out the Rubik's Cube.
It was the simplest version, originally bought by Jason to keep her entertained.
But Jessica was too smart—this basic-level Rubik's Cube posed no challenge for her at all.
I never expected she would bring it today for Coco to play with.
For Jessica, taking such initiative was truly rare.
Coco's little face was flushed red as she shyly lowered her head and twisted her fingers nervously.
"The toy Jessica brought is really fun, I like it a lot."
Now it was Octavia's turn to be surprised.
She held Coco's hand, partly in astonishment, and said,"Coco, did you really solve this yourself?"
Jessica said, "Coco is really smart, it's just that she doesn't usually like to talk, so nobody noticed!"
I understood completely.
For a shy little girl like Coco, who was also teased by classmates because of her name, it was very difficult to show her talents.
Octavia looked at Jessica gratefully, "Jessica, thank you, thank you for discovering Coco's strengths. This is really important to her."
Jessica raked her head, a grin spreading across her small face.
"So can Coco come take classes with me at my house?"
Octavia looked at Coco.
Coco's face radiated anticipation.
She nodded, "I'm so happy you're willing to play with Coco, Jessica. If Coco wants to, I have no objection."
I spoke up at the right moment, "As long as the kids like it, we parents naturally support it."
As we were talking, the teacher walked into the classroom.
The kindergarten parent-teacher conference didn't really have much important content.
Basically, the teacher went around praising each child in the class.
Jason and I sat in Jessica's seat, somewhat lost in thought.
That is, until the teacher mentioned Jessica's name.
"Jessica is truly excellent, not only well-behaved and sensible, but also smart and lively..."
I listened for a while—it was all very standard remarks.
But the looks from the surrounding parents carried appreciation.
This feeling was actually pretty nice!
The corners of my lips lifted subtly.
Then I heard the teacher continue, "Next, we'd like to invite Jessica's parents to come up on stage and share with everyone how they raised such an excellent child! Everyone, please give them a round of applause!"
The whole room exploded in applause.
I froze in place.
The teacher hadn't told me about this part beforehand!
I hadn't prepared anything.
"Mrs. Cooper, please come up!"
The teacher stood on the platform waving at me.
I actually didn't know what to say, So I reflexively tugged on Jason's sleeve and murmured., "Why don't you go up?"
Jason's warm hand grasped mine, his voice lazy, "Sure, but how about a little reward?"
Me: "Deal!"
Jason released me and walked up to the stage with his long strides, unhurried.
I gazed at him eagerly, wondering what Jason would say.
Jason walked leisurely to the platform, his gaze calmly surveying the room.
The natural leadership aura he carried made everyone instinctively focus their attention on him.
Jason cleared his throat and said matter-of-factly, "It's simple—the child has good genes, she's eager to learn, and as parents, we teach according to her abilities and give her the learning space she wants."
Sure enough, I couldn't count on him to offer any parenting wisdom.
Even the teacher was stunned.
Everyone looked at each other, and I silently covered my face.
Jessica had an expression that said "my dad is right."
Alright then, these two really were father and daughter.
After the parent-teacher conference ended, I held Jessica's hand while Jason held mine.
Just as we left the kindergarten, Octavia caught up with us with Coco.
"Mrs. Cooper!"
"Mrs. West, what's up?"
I turned around in surprise.
Octavia looked slightly self-conscious., "It's about what Jessica mentioned earlier—can Coco take classes with her? We can split the tutoring fees!"
Coco also looked at me expectantly.
Jessica tugged on my hand, "Mom, I want to be with Coco too!"
"Sure, then I'll send Mrs. West a copy of your class schedule later, and we can see which classes Coco wants to take, okay?"
I smiled and gently rubbed Jessica's little head.
After making arrangements with Octavia, we finally left.
Jessica still had a private tutoring session this afternoon.
Jason went to the office while I tended to the flowers in the sunroom at home.
In the evening, I made a hearty dinner for the two of them.
Jessica ate happily.
"Mom's cooking is the best in the whole world!"
I smiled, "If you like it, Mom will make it for you every day."
Jessica bobbed her head energetically, then suddenly inquired., "Mom, will Coco come to our house for math class tomorrow?"
"Yes, I've already arranged it with Octavia."
"Great, then I need to go prepare!"
After finishing her meal, Jessica went upstairs with light steps.
Watching Jessica's retreating figure, I couldn't help but say to Jason, "This is Jessica's first real friend, it's so nice."
Before, I was always busy making money and making ends meet, which forced Jessica to become mature and steady too early.
After coming to the Cooper family, Jessica gradually began to show her childlike nature.
Now that she was willing to actively make friends, more than surprise, I felt moved and touched.
I never thought being alone was a bad thing, but occasionally I still hoped Jessica could have friends her own age.
Jason raised an eyebrow, "Actually, as long as she wants, she won't lack friends."
I sighed helplessly, "How is that the same?"
People who came for the Cooper family's money and power were different from genuinely made friends.
The next day, I went to work at Polaris Company.
Coco came to our house to take classes with Jessica.
With Lila and Imogen at home, I felt deeply comforted.
When Coco first arrived at the Cooper family home, she was very nervous.
"Jessica, do you really think I can do this? I'm a bit worried—what if I'm too dumb and the teacher doesn't like me?"
Jessica added an extra chair next to her desk and pulled Coco to sit down.
"Do you trust me?"
"Of course."
"Then if I think you can definitely do it, you definitely can."
Jessica spoke each word deliberately, her tone especially firm.
Coco was momentarily stunned, then bobbed her head energetically.
As if suddenly remembering something, Coco rummaged through her little backpack for a while, finally pulling out a crystal necklace.
"Mom said when you visit a friend's house you should bring a gift. This is a necklace I really like—I'm giving it to you!"
Jessica's eyes widened as she took the necklace and examined it carefully.
"I really like it, thank you! But I didn't prepare a gift for you today, I'll make it up to you next time!"
Coco blushed and waved her hands repeatedly, "No need, no need, as long as you like it."
Jessica carefully put away the crystal necklace, mentally planning to give Coco a very meaningful gift in return.
At the same time.
Ophelia handed me a document, "Ms. Wilson, please deliver this document to DT Corp and go over the content details with Mr. Ethan."