HLM -Chapter 1374 Don’t Run

Starting in early February, Sunset Town saw the addition of some sturdy women carrying shoulder poles.

Judging by appearance, the Māori look quite similar to Chinese people, so many tourists from China were puzzled when they saw them, thinking they were Chinese vendors doing business.

This way of doing business was far more eye-catching than setting up a stall. It drew tourists’ attention more easily and allowed them to keep moving locations. The only downside was that it required physical effort.

But the shoulder poles Wang Bo purchased from the factory were different from the old-fashioned ones people in China remembered. Not only did they look better, but the middle section was wrapped in plastic, so carrying them on the shoulder wouldn’t press painfully against the bones.

As for the “physically demanding” drawback—on Māori women, it wasn’t an issue at all. Each of them was broad-shouldered, thick-waisted, and strong as an ox. Carrying shoulder poles was like child’s play to them.

As a result, Māori women carrying shoulder poles became quite a pleasant sight. Chinese tourists found it curious, while tourists from other countries found it novel.

Once, Wang Bo encountered a tourist who asked a Māori woman whether she sold the shoulder pole itself. Wang Bo scratched his head and thought it might actually be a good business idea—but he only thought about it and let it go.

Late January and early February were the back-to-school season in New Zealand. Mid to late February, meanwhile, was the season for activities, with schools everywhere hosting various events.

Sunset Town’s ACG Primary School had one too. The theme was Safety and Health, and the main speaker was Wang Bo himself.

When the teachers came to invite him, Wang Bo was stunned. Me? Giving a lecture?

“Yes,” the teacher said. “Our school runs a child safety course every academic year. In the past we’ve invited Officer Atulu and others. This year, we’d like to invite you.”

Wang Bo said awkwardly, “Well… I’ve never taught a class before. I don’t really know how.”

The teacher replied, “Just speak casually. You and Teacher Eva have always been raising Dale together and have helped her grow into a good child. And now you have your own daughter as well. Many parents are quite interested in hearing about your views on education.”

Wang Bo said sheepishly, “Dale… a good child?”

He’d be thanking the heavens if he could go even a single week without getting reports about that little menace causing trouble.

But since the school had invited him, he wasn’t going to be shy about it. Besides, Eva would be there to advise him. So he agreed.

That evening after work, he told Eva. She said breezily, “I know. This is easy. I’ll help you prepare an outline. You can just follow it when you speak. I’ll also be your assistant—so you’ll only need to look good.”

By late February, there was less than a month left before the Sunset Town Boxing King Championship organized by the international boxing association. Wang Bo already had a lot on his plate, but he still had to prepare for this parents’ meeting first.

Yes—at New Zealand primary schools, activities like this were essentially for the parents.

On Monday morning, Wang Bo put on his police uniform and took Eva and Dale to school.

After getting out of the car, Dale waved sweetly at them. “Bye-bye, sis! Bye-bye, brother-in-law! Muah muah!”

Wang Bo got out of the car and said, “No need for muah muah. I’m going in with you.”

Dale froze, then said, “How annoying! I already told Claire—it wasn’t my fault—but he still told the teacher!”

“Told the teacher? What are you talking about?” Wang Bo was confused.

Dale said, “Aren’t you here because the teacher called you?”

“Yes, the teacher did ask me to come,” Wang Bo said. He realized she had misunderstood his purpose, but he didn’t explain. He wanted to test her story.

Dale sighed helplessly, her chubby cheeks puffed out. “Ah, it really wasn’t my fault! The caterpillar attacked first!”

“What?”

“No—wait, I said it wrong. I don’t know who scared me by putting a caterpillar in my bookshelf. I picked it up to play with it, but the hairs on it were prickly, so I flung it away—and it landed on Claire’s face.” The little girl spread her hands, her small face full of helplessness.

Wang Bo rolled his eyes. “That’s really all there was to it?”

Eva coughed lightly. Remembering the topic he was supposed to lecture on today, Wang Bo added, “Your brother-in-law definitely believes Dale—but Dale has to tell the truth.”

Dale thought for a moment, then said dejectedly, “Okay, the truth is… it wasn’t because the hairs were prickly. It was because it spat green liquid at me. So gross.”

Wang Bo said, “And that’s why you threw it at your classmate’s face?”

“I didn’t mean to! And I apologized to Claire right away. Claire said he’d forgive me. Who knew he was lying!” The little girl pouted indignantly.

Hearing that she had apologized, Wang Bo forgave her.

Eva asked, “How did you apologize?”

“Do I need to say it again?” Dale asked.

“Repeat it word for word,” Eva nodded firmly.

Dale took a deep breath, then said fiercely, “Hey, Claire, stop crying. I didn’t do it on purpose—believe it or not? Mm, good that you believe me. Since you believe me, you’re not allowed to tell the teacher, or I’ll stuff the caterpillar down your collar!”

As soon as she finished speaking, she bolted. Eva chased after her, shouting, “You come back here—I definitely won’t beat you to death!”

Wang Bo said to the parents who were staring at them in shock, “Haha, sisters playing a game.”

But the parents weren’t fools. Dale’s nickname—the Tiger of ACG Primary School—was well known.

Eva took Dale to apologize to Claire. He was standing with his mother, and when he saw the little girl approaching, he quickly hid behind his mom.

Seeing this, Eva waved and smiled. “Good morning, Claire. Good morning, Mrs. Kien.”

“Good morning, Teacher Eva. Good morning, Mayor Wang.” Claire’s mother was an elegant, well-mannered young woman.

Eva said, “I brought Dale to apologize. She was quite unfriendly to Claire yesterday.”

Claire nodded vigorously, but his mother didn’t seem bothered at all. Smiling, she said, “Is that so? Dale, what did you do to Claire?”

“I accidentally threw a caterpillar onto his face, then apologized and asked him not to tell the teacher…” the little girl said, hanging her head.

Eva’s pretty face darkened. “Hmm?”

Dale sighed softly. “I threatened him so he wouldn’t tell the teacher. That was wrong of me.”

Mrs. Kien laughed. “Since Dale recognizes her mistake, Claire forgives you. Actually, he likes Dale very much. When older kids bully him, Dale has helped him before.”

Claire nodded. “Yes. Salin and Kukochi stole my lunch. Dale chased them away.”

Dale snorted. “Salin and Kukochi are so annoying. They always steal our lunches. When I grow a bit older, I’ll beat them until they run away as soon as they see us.”

Wang Bo said, “That’s it?”

Dale thought for a moment. “Then… beat them until they call me ‘big sister’ when they see me?”

Wang Bo pushed Eva forward. “You educate your sister.”

Mrs. Kien laughed nonstop.