Chapter 101 Concord, Chen Residence

Yang Junlian sat on the sofa, holding her phone, the camera pointed at her face. She watched the video of her cute son, who after saying something cool, seemed a little timid. He was trying to reconcile with her but struggled to find the words.

Having a wife; whether he forgot his mother or not was another matter.

But having a wife really did change him.

Like the confidence in his voice, it was so full.

He was practically saying, "I'd rather die than go back to Concord to study."

If she forced him to come back now, he definitely wouldn't want to.

And then, he might even argue with her.

"Mom," he said, perhaps sensing the slightly awkward atmosphere, "the teachers in Concord aren't as good as here. Even the top school there is still behind Eleventh High."

"Yeah," Yang Junlian nodded, not saying much.

She wasn't angry, just didn't know what to say.

Xia Xinyu was undoubtedly a good girl.

First of all, she was stunningly beautiful. Even Yang Qiqi, the Yang family's most prideful little beauty, paled in comparison.

No boy wouldn't like a girl like that.

Yet, she was so infatuated with her son, taking care of him meticulously when he was sick, even more attentive than herself.

If what he said was true, that his grades weren't dropping because of the early romance, but instead he was being tutored and improving, then what should she do?

She was conflicted.

But she knew one thing: with her supervision and care, her son's grades had always been excellent.

And without her, the kid had been stuck around the 500-point mark for months.

As for this relationship…

Perhaps it should be broken up.

Unless the little girl agreed to study at Concord First High together. Since her parents were dead, she could raise her as a daughter; it wasn't impossible.

"Mom."

Seeing her so calm, Chen Yuan added, "How about we wait for the results of the monthly exam? My studies have been guided by Xin… her, recently. If I improve, every point is thanks to her."

"Alright, alright, I got it."

Yang Junlian nodded, speaking calmly.

"I don't think you do, you're probably still sulking."

"What kind of person do you think your mom is? So unreasonable?"

"Just a mother's normal concern for her son, not unreasonable," Chen Yuan said pretentiously. "The thunder, the rain, all are the emperor's grace."

"Stop it," Yang Junlian was amused by her son and no longer so serious, her tone quite relaxed. "Study hard, take care of yourself. Don't worry me, and don't worry that Xinyu."

"You too."

"Then I'm hanging up, bye son."

"Love you mom."

"Old what old!"

Before she finished speaking, her son hung up. Yang Junlian's expression gradually turned serious.

At this moment, Chen Jianye came out of the bedroom, opened the refrigerator, and picked a Shine Muscat grape to eat. This made her very uncomfortable, "Wash it before you eat it, be hygienic."

"…Why do I feel like you're a little angry?" Chen Jianye stopped what he was doing, turning to look at the bewildered Mrs. Yang.

"I'm going to Xia Hai in a couple of days," Yang Junlian said.

"But I don't have time off…"

"No need, I'll go alone."

"Alright, alright, I'll pack your luggage for you…" Chen Jianye hurriedly began to move.

"I said in a couple of days, why are you in such a hurry? Do you want me to leave so badly?"

"No, I'm going back to my room to play games."

Chen Jianye wiped the water from the iced grape on his body twice and then scurried away, not wanting to provoke her.

But he was a little curious, why go to Xia Hai?

Because of transferring Chen Yuan back to Concord?

That was unnecessary.

And Chen Yuan definitely wouldn't come back.

He still had his girlfriend there, how could he bear to leave?

"Do you know something?"

Yang Junlian stopped him, suddenly asking with some seriousness.

"What?" Chen Jianye turned his head in confusion, looking blank.

"Never mind," Yang Junlian waved her hand, not asking further.

Chen Yuan knew Chen Jianye's status at home, even if something was up, he should discuss it with her.

As for early love, would he rather tell his dad than tell her?

What could he do even if he told him? Ask him for money?

Hilarious, how much money did he have?

Crap! Could he have been caught in an early romance?

Chen Jianye immediately sensed something subtle and wrong. Yang Junlian seemed to have discovered some clues, otherwise she wouldn't make a surprise visit. If her son, completely unaware, came home with his little girlfriend, even bringing her to his room…

Wouldn't they be caught red-handed?!

Being caught was a small matter, at most a few scoldings.

But if Chen Yuan was soft-boned, couldn't withstand interrogation, and confessed everything in a few words, even revealing the money…that would be the end!

No, I must stand on the same side as him.

Thinking of this, Chen Jianye took out his phone and sent a WeChat message to Chen Yuan.

Chen Jianye: Your mom will arrive in Xia Hai soon (delete this message after reading).

………

"His mom…my mom is coming?!"

Seeing the message sent by Old Chen, Chen Yuan was shocked.

No wonder she suddenly became kind and gentle, her emotions as stable as a capybara, even not questioning Xinyu's existence. It turned out she wanted to investigate on the ground!

Yang Junlian, you're too baby, la!

As for this message, Chen Yuan didn't delete it after reading.

He had to tie Old Chen to himself so they could share the risks and weather the storm together.

Besides, Old Chen provided the necessary material basis for his trip to Jingnan. In other words, Xinyu being his precious treasure, Old Chen was one-third responsible.

Can't delete it.

When necessary, he still had to kill the good to claim merit…ah, no, share weal and woe.

"Tough, really tough."

Turning off his phone, he lay on the bed, closing his eyes, thinking.

First of all, putting himself in her shoes.

Why did Chen's mother insist on him going back to Concord to study?

For education.

Under her supervision, his grades were indeed quite good. But once he was away, Chen Yuan, with his poor initiative, dropped from 400th place in the whole school to 900th place in science within a year.

To send him to Eleventh High, she even asked her cousin who worked in the district education bureau for a favor, owing him this favor.

No matter what, he had indeed done wrong, owing his mom.

She wanted to owe some more favors to get him into Concord First High; he shouldn't be angry about that.

But why use this connection?

Unnecessary.

Then let her come.

After she came, she would know just how good this little girl, Xinbao, was.

If you don't want any future mother-in-law and daughter-in-law conflicts, you'd better transfer the betrothal money now and get her five gold items in advance.

"But still so damn scared…damn it!"

Thinking this, Chen Yuan got out of bed, tidied his hair a little, and planned to go out and buy something now.

If Mommy was coming, he definitely had to let her see that he was living a regular, healthy, and tidy life.

Therefore, buy some wallpaper to cover the damaged wall. Buy some clean bowls, chopsticks, bedding, and a desk lamp symbolizing his 'burning the midnight oil'.

That's right, Chen Yuan's room didn't even have a desk lamp before, since he didn't study much.

And after having Xinyu, he forgot about this, always turning on the big light, which was quite blinding when studying.

"Hope they get along well, hope they don't argue."

Putting his hands together, praying like that, Chen Yuan opened the door.

And then, he startled Xia Xinyu, who was standing at the door holding warm milk.

Of course, Chen Yuan was also startled.

Damn it, did she hear everything?

"I was just about to knock when you opened it…" Xia Xinyu squeezed out a smile, then handed the warm milk to Chen Yuan, "Drink it while it's hot, warm your stomach."

Chen Yuan took the milk, took a sip, and found that the milk was still warm.

No, if it was warm milk, shouldn't it be hotter?

Could it be…

[He just shouted, is his mom coming?]

[Then should I go to Auntie's to hide for a while?]

[After all, he seemed to say some very serious things to his mom for my sake…]

Glug glug, Chen Yuan finished the milk. Then, handing the cup to Xia Xinyu, he said, "Wear your mask, don't let me infect you."

"…Okay." Xia Xinyu reacted, quickly putting on her mask.

This time, it wasn't because she was afraid of being infected.

But what if she got sick when his mom came…

Then, with Chen Yuan's personality, he would definitely take care of her very seriously, then inevitably ignore his mom's feelings.

Although he would definitely do this, Xia Xinyu didn't want to do that.

After all, women are jealous.

She'd be even more jealous of her son.

"Xinyu, do you want to sit in my room for a while?" Chen Yuan asked proactively.

"Can I?"

"Of course, we'll just keep a certain distance."

Chen Yuan sat on the edge of the bed, letting Xia Xinyu sit in front of the desk, the two of them separated by two meters, looking at each other like that.

The bad news was: she heard a lot, even starting from the video call, when he called his mom.

The good news was: he very decisively said it was all for Xinyu, even if she heard it all, she wouldn't be hurt by his words.

Want to cry.

When Xia Xinyu heard the words 'because of Xinyu', her thoughts flooded in like a tide.

Among the myriad of emotions, the most prominent was 'happiness'.

Because this was the most real, no need to please me, no pretense, just a true confession.

Not for others, not because of the teacher, and not for studying.

Only one thing can't be abandoned – me.

Chen Yuan, hug me, please…

Ah, no, hugging will spread the infection.

Can't get sick, definitely can't get sick these two days!

"Why are you spacing out?" Chen Yuan asked curiously.

"…Oh, oh." Xia Xinyu reacted, looked up, and smiled, "Thinking, thinking about things."

"Thinking about what?"

"Thinking about your monthly exam results…so nervous."

This time, Xia Xinyu was really nervous.

Because Chen Yuan's mom meant to have him go back to his hometown to study, and if the monthly exam results weren't good, or the increase was small, then she might really lose Chen Yuan.

"It's okay, it's very stable," Chen Yuan gave an okay sign, and said, "It's all thanks to you."

"No, don't say that, it's your own effort," Xia Xinyu quickly corrected.

The most sensitive thing for a single child's mother is her son's excessive emotional investment in another woman, otherwise she wouldn't have said 'forgetting your mother after getting a wife'.

Besides, what kind of wife am I? I can't even be considered one right now…

Then I shouldn't openly favor me even more.

So that's what Xinyu was thinking.

But she seemed to have demonized his mom too much.

Was she that kind of person?

Looks like it, but not really.

When she learned that Xia Xinyu's parents were dead, her eyes were truly sad for her – what a pitiful child.

If he treated Xia Xinyu badly, she would definitely be angry too.

Director Yang didn't catch early romance, only catches grades.

She was like Old Mo, even more utilitarian than Old Mo.

So, just let her see the improvement in his grades!

So, should I tell her what I'm thinking?

So, should I tell him what I'm thinking?

The two looked at each other, both hesitating.

The atmosphere became awkward.

Because Xia Xinyu's behavior was equivalent to having already laid her cards on the table; she heard some things.

So who breaks the ice first seems particularly important.

In the end, Xia Xinyu stood up.

"I, I have something cooking, I'll go over there first."

"…Oh, oh."

Chen Yuan was stunned for a moment, and then nodded.

Then, she left the room.

The topic still hadn't been brought up.

It was like a ball of tangled yarn, looking like it only needed to find the head and tail to sort it out. But the head was tangled with the yarn, and the tail was deeply hidden inside. To solve this problem, you could only boldly cut the yarn ball, omitting some parts.

In other words, among the words his mom said to him, those things that she must have heard, had to be said.

Those things that she definitely didn't hear at the beginning, and the content that was said with a lower volume, but might make Xia Xinyu worry, should be concealed for now.

This was also to maintain his mom's face, not letting Xia Xinyu think she was an evil mother-in-law.

After thinking it through, Chen Yuan got up, using a hair dryer to smooth his slightly disheveled hair. Then, he used a comb to style it, at least not looking too tired and lazy…

………

Sitting on the bed, hugging the bald-headed bear, putting her chin on the cute bear's hat, Xia Xinyu's mood was very complicated.

Honestly, when she heard the words 'because of Xinyu', she wanted to dedicate everything she had to Chen Yuan.

Anything you want,

Anything I have.

But, recalling their conversation, an extreme unease began to emerge.

He lived in a very good family, parents, grandparents, all there.

The relatives she had left could be counted on one hand.

Who doesn't want to find a wife from a normal family.

Who doesn't want to be well-matched in social and economic status.

Who wants to settle such uncertain marriage during their child's high school years.

At this moment, a self-conscious psychology was at play, causing Xia Xinyu to put down the cute bear, hug her slowly bent knees, bury her head down, and murmur in a very gloomy voice: "I'm not worthy of him."

If she wants to take Chen Yuan away, what can I do?

Do I cry and beg her not to, to make her believe in love?

Love can conquer all.

Yes, she firmly believed it.

But only a very small number of people believe in such things.

Most people think that love is a mirage, a reflection in the water, fleeting sand…

Knock knock.

Suddenly, the door was knocked on.

"It's me."

Chen Yuan's voice.

But she was very afraid to hear it now.

She didn't really want to hear Chen Yuan say that thing…

She didn't even have the courage to face his parents.

At least not now.

Getting out of bed, putting on slippers, Xia Xinyu slowly walked to the door and opened it.

Chen Yuan at the door was wearing a mask, looking at her, complaining, "You should also give me a key to your room."

"What if I'm changing clothes?"

"No, I might be changing clothes too."

"It's okay for boys to change clothes."

"Hey! You have double standards."

"Wait, don't come closer." Xia Xinyu took out alcohol spray, sprayed it a few times between the two of them, then stretched out her hand, saying, "Keep this distance, don't get infected."

At least can't get sick.

Have strength to fight.

"Xinyu, I have something to tell you, it's a bit serious."

Chen Yuan looked into her eyes, speaking seriously.

Xia Xinyu's heart skipped a beat, a little nervous. But, she still nodded: "You say."

"It's like this."

Chen Yuan phrased his words in his mind for a moment, then opened his mouth and said: "It was my mom who sent me to Xia Hai to study, but I didn't expect my grades to decrease instead of increase. So, she's thinking, wouldn't it be better if she watched over me, studying at Concord First High…But, I didn't agree, I think as long as the monthly exam results come out, and I get extra points from the math competition, she will definitely dismiss this idea."

"Then you're telling me this…" Xia Xinyu looked up, looked at him, and weakly asked, "Are you going to?"

"There's no purpose, I just think you should know." Chen Yuan said quite respectfully, "I'm not alone here, I think everything should be discussed with you."

"You won't decide before discussing it?"

"Yes, that's right."

"But, haven't you already decided?" Xia Xinyu questioned Chen Yuan with a slightly unstable tone.

"Ah, this, I think…"

Xia Xinyu's tone gradually became serious, and she said: "Mom said that also because she misses you. You shouldn't talk to her like that, before the grades come out, you can promise her that if you don't do well on the exam, you'll go back to Concord…"

"You heard that?"

"Turn, turn around." Xia Xinyu's face flushed red, seriously requesting.

Chen Yuan did so.

Then, he heard her say: "Don't argue because of this kind of thing, even if we're temporarily separated, we can work hard together, get into the same university, and then see each other again…"

"I can't do it."

Chen Yuan said immediately without thinking.

And hearing these four words, Xia Xinyu's mouth began to tremble slightly, her nose twinged. Then, tears flowed out. In order not to be infected, she had specifically asked him to turn around, just for this moment, to be able to hug him tightly from behind: "I can't do it either! I thought about saying some insincere words, showing that I'm also a very generous person, but I'm just petty. Very petty! Very stingy! I can bear other grievances, but I can't bear the grievance of you not being here, I can't bear it at all."

Xia Xinyu tightly hugged his waist, her body completely pressed against him.

Because she was only wearing a long-sleeved shirt, that softness was very clear.

But at this moment, Yinmo's desires were suppressed by pure love, he couldn't wait to hold Xia Xinyu in his palm and cherish her.

"I won't let you suffer, I won't leave."

Putting his hand on Xia Xinyu's hand that was hugging his waist, Chen Yuan promised: "Even, I never even had this thought."

"Don't go, let's study hard, and get a very, very good score. I'm like you said, really get 640, don't need to lie to others, don't need to bluff, we must be here with confidence, nothing can separate us!"

This is what Xia Xinyu wanted to say.

Her perspective is limited to this.

She is just a love brain, who will be affected by any of Chen Yuan's things, and cry at the drop of a hat.

So what, that's just who I am!

"Yes, I promise."

Chen Yuan nodded, chuckling.

"Then when your mom comes, do you dare to let me meet her?"

After slightly calming down, Xia Xinyu said a little provocatively.

"You heard that too?" Chen Yuan gasped, then said, "I dare, see if you dare to meet her."

"What do I not dare? If she says I'm not worthy of her son, I'll roll on the ground." Xia Xinyu said sulkily.

"Why roll on the ground…" Chen Yuan didn't get the point, "And, no matter what, I'm not worthy of you."

"Don't allow you to say that Chen Yuan."

"Even if I'm Chen Yuan?"

"When she comes, you have to tell me what I should do to please her. Any opinions or thoughts she has about me, you have to tell me privately. Being in the middle is a skill, do you understand?" Xia Xinyu instructed.

"I understand, can I turn arou…"

"No, I want to hug you for a while longer."

Xia Xinyu muttered straightforwardly, not beating around the bush at all.

"Then let me hug you for a while too," Chen Yuan suggested, "You turn around, I'll come from behind…"

"No, you'll touch strange places."

"…"

Yes, she was hugging him just around the waist.

Then if he hugged her, wouldn't he just…

Double standards, so double standards.

Thinking of that moment, Xia Xinyu couldn't help but say: "When you said that, I really, really…"

Wanted to marry you.

"Really what?"

Chen Yuan asked curiously, seeing her hesitate.

"Really felt, you have the demeanor of the head of the family." Xia Xinyu chuckled, jokingly saying, "I approve, you are the most respectable southeastern man."

"So which sentence are you referring to…"

"Because of Xinyu."

"Hey! Don't say it…"

"Are you shy?"

"No."

"Then, let me hug you quietly for a while."

Closing her eyes, embracing him, pressing her face completely against his back, Xia Xinyu was like trying to hold onto someone who had to leave, wishing he would miss the train and never leave.

Locking him, firmly in her arms.

"I have a particularly despicable thing to say, do you dare to listen?" Xia Xinyu asked.

"You say, I definitely dare."

"Don't say too much."

Xia Xinyu's lips curved into a smile, a shallow smile. Then, with an incredibly serious tone, she resolutely opened her mouth and said: "If you don't want me, I'll really die."

(End of chapter)