In the living room of the apartment, the air was stagnant.
Three printed agreements were placed on the expensive glass coffee table. They were written in black and white, and the terms were so clear that they were dazzling.
"Mutual Parenting Agreement."
Li Wei's voice had no warmth, and she pushed one of them towards Chen Min.
"All responsibilities, obligations, and shift times are written on it. Sign if everything is correct."
Chen Min picked up the pages and scanned them quickly. She paused when she saw the "kid schedule" and the punishment mechanism that came with it.
"Do you have to do outdoor activities for two hours every day, to the minute? Turn off the lights at nine o'clock in the evening on time, and if you can't do it, you will be fined 500 yuan?"
Chen Min's voice rose.
"Li Wei, we are here to help each other, and we are not here to be a militarized nanny. How can you control your children like this?"