"Hoo hoo, did you see everyone's surprised reaction when we left?"
In the car, Xiaofan chuckled as he spoke to Chen ngying.
"What are you doing? You're not soone who likes to show off." Chen ngying asked, puzzled.
That's right, Xiaofan had always been low-key, never caring for such displays. But today, he deliberately did it.
"How many points do you give for this show-off?"
"Huh?"
"How many points?"
"Pfft, I really don't know what you're thinking. A full score... well played."
"Haha, that's right."
"Thank you..."
"Why are you thanking ?"
"Just, thank you..."
Why thank him? Xiaofan understood, and Chen ngying also guessed.
Xiaofan was never soone who enjoyed flaunting his talents, never liked it. But today, he made an exception.
Indeed, both the people and the car were arranged by Xiaofan's brothers who helped him out with the timing.
Being envied by classmates for such unfounded things didn't matter to him, otherwise, he wouldn't have taken a cab to school on the first day of the gathering.
And Chen ngying thanked him because Xiaofan did this for her.
He could abstain from showing off but didn't want people to look down on ngying. Only by showcasing one's abilities in a material world can one attract envious glances.
He didn't mind being underestimated, but he couldn't let the woman beside him be underestimated too. He also wanted to demonstrate to everyone that the old class monitor's choice of man was correct.
With that, the gathering concluded. Xiaofan learned the truth from back then, thanks to this gathering. Otherwise, if he found out ten or twenty years later or even further, when Chen ngying had beco soone else's wife, that would have been his greatest regret.
"Did you enjoy the gathering?"
Back ho, Mrs. Chen softly asked.
"Yeah, it was alright. Everyone has changed a lot." Chen ngying replied softly.
"Hmm, go wash your hands and eat. Xiaofan..." Seeing Xiaofan already picking up food with his hands, Mrs. Chen quickly called out.
"Oh, it's so delicious, I couldn't resist. Haha..." Xiaofan chuckled as he went to the bathroom to wash his hands.
"If you really think it's delicious, when school is on break, co back often with ngying, and I'll cook for you both."
"Mom, I'll co back often."
"Got it, now hurry and eat."
With only a month of winter vacation, in a few days, Xiaofan and Chen ngying would head towards Capital City. Thinking about her daughter having to leave again made Mrs. Chen feel reluctant.
"Xiaofan..."
"Hmm? ngying is in Capital City, you need to take good care of her. She's a girl, I always worry."
"Alright, with around, I promise not a single scratch will co to her."
"Hmm, I trust you. ngying is in your hands."
"Got it..."
"Mom, what are you saying..."
"ngying, before you go to Capital City, go see your dad..."
"Hmm? I, I'm not going..."
"He was sentenced to seven months and will be sent away in a few days. You..."
"Let's go together after lunch..." Before Mrs. Chen and Chen ngying could speak, Xiaofan already made the decision for both of them.
A father is always a father, no matter how many mistakes he made in the past. If he's willing to admit his faults, how can a child not forgive? Even if ngying can't forgive him now, over ti, she will slowly co to accept it.
Chen ngying didn't refuse Xiaofan's words, just ate in silence. Mrs. Chen, on the other hand, shot Xiaofan a grateful glance.
After lunch, Xiaofan drove back to Star Moon Bar and switched to the Volkswagen he often used. Then he took the mother and daughter to the detention center in H City.
Facing Chen Xinglong, Chen ngying stayed silent, not responding to him no matter how he called her. But her presence was already an excellent start.
"Mom, if you want that man to return after his sentence is served, I don't mind..."
On the way back, Chen ngying finally spoke.
"Hmm? Really?" Mrs. Chen exclaid joyfully.
Chen ngying was a filial daughter, she understood her mother's feelings. She was just too soft-hearted, but in reality, her character wasn't unlike her mother's?
"But I have conditions..."
"Conditions."
"That's right, conditions for that man. After he's released, he must take on the full responsibility of the family. Of course, I can earn my tuition fees by working, but he needs to find a job that allows you to live without worry. It doesn't need to pay tens of thousands a month, just enough for you to live steadily at ho. You need to pass this ssage to him..."
"Then why didn't you just tell him directly earlier?"
"I don't want to talk to him. Besides, the house is Xiaofan's, you can't give it to him, although the na is ours. But given his past mistakes, if sothing similar happens again, I'll never forgive him for life."
"No worries, Auntie, handle the house as you see fit; if living in H City doesn't make you happy, head to Capital City."
"Xiaofan..." Hearing Xiaofan's nonchalant words, Chen ngying couldn't help but voice her disgust.
"Alright, old class monitor, Uncle has already decided to start anew, so you don't need to worry too much about this matter anymore. I believe he should understand that nothing in this world is more important than family and love." Xiaofan gently advised.
Hearing this, Chen ngying sighed inwardly. If this was the outco her mother hoped for, she wouldn't oppose it further, for her mother had already suffered for half a lifeti.
"Xiaofan, do you have any plans later? If not, go to the market and buy so groceries to cook dinner for you two." Mrs. Chen genuinely appreciated Xiaofan's advice.
"Hmm? After I drop you off, I'll go visit my grandpa. We're heading to Capital City in a couple of days, so I want to spend ti with him."
"I can tell you love your grandpa a lot." Mrs. Chen said gently.
"Yes, he's family, how could you not love them?"
In front of the market, Xiaofan stopped the car, and Mrs. Chen went to buy groceries. She didn't ask Xiaofan or ngying to follow, figuring the place was too dirty. Young people don't need to venture into market life yet.
"Hey, does Auntie know about us?"
"Hmm? Yeah."
"Oh? No wonder she seed a bit off today speaking to . Did she just find out?"
"Just a few days ago, she suspected because you were too nice to our family, and I accidentally spilled the beans."
"Does Auntie disapprove?"
"I think she doesn't oppose..." Chen ngying bit her lip, speaking with embarrassnt.
"That's good, hehe..."
"What's so funny? What's there to laugh about?"
"I'm just happy... hehe"
"Fool." Seeing Xiaofan's silly smile, Chen ngying couldn't help but laugh as well. Having him around was truly wonderful.
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