Reborn in 2012, raising a pure-hearted female college student

Chapter 23 Ordinary Classmate Relationship

When Chen Che returned home that evening, he saw his mother's kind smile again at the dinner table, a smile he hadn't seen in a long time.

From the initial warm greetings upon returning home on the first day, to the indifferent dismissal on the second day, and finally to the utterly disliked attitude that began on the third day.

Today, that warm smile, as if he had just completed a paternity test to confirm that he was the biological father, made Chen Che instinctively feel that something was wrong.

Sure enough, Li Yan asked, "Xiao Che, I heard from Xiao Hui that you ran into a college classmate while eating noodles this morning."

Chen Che gave a nonchalant "hmm" and continued shoveling rice into his mouth.

"She's a female classmate," Li Yan said with a smile.

Chen Cheng, the elderly father who had been quietly eating his rice, looked up when he heard this, glanced at the two of them, thought for a moment, and decided to remain silent, continue eating his rice, and not participate in the topic.

"Is she good-looking?"

Chen Che thought for a moment about Chen Sui's elegant and graceful appearance, her smile as bright as the moon in his arms, and her refined, noble, bright and open temperament, which was a unique charm that belonged to her.

So, Chen Che thought for a moment and said, "It's alright."

This is the absolute truth, not a lie.

Judging by the standards of his idol Dong Ge, who was unaware of his wife's beauty, Chen Sui was probably just average.

"You're kidding me. You're not good-looking, so why would you want to hang out with someone like that?" Li Yan exposed his lie without any mercy.

He had only made a feint, trying to fool the brat, but he hadn't expected the kid to be so dishonest, just like his father.

"No matter how beautiful a woman is, she's nothing more than a beautiful skeleton; what matters is inner beauty," Chen Che explained.

As for whether Chen Sui's inner beauty is real or not, we'll only be able to tell much later.

"Oh my, you've really taken reading to a whole new level," Li Yan teased.

"For example, Mom, you must have been a super beauty when you were young, but Dad must have married you because you are a kind person."

"Right, Dad?" Chen Che glanced around, drawing the flames of war to the neutral country.

Chen Cheng's shoulders twitched. Why is it my business again?

Chen Cheng nodded: "That's for sure, mainly because I, Old Chen, was a well-known handsome young man in the surrounding area back in the day."

"Back then, your maternal grandfather brought your mother to visit our village. The moment they saw me, their eyes lit up. Later, I found out that I wouldn't marry anyone but him..."

"Get lost! Wasn't it you who pursued me back then?" Li Yan glared angrily at Chen Cheng, who was spouting nonsense.

Well, it's not exactly nonsense.

"This doesn't conflict with anything..."

Around eight or nine o'clock in the evening, Chen Cheng was about to go to the terrace to cool off as usual, but Li Yan pulled him back into the room.

"What's wrong?" Chen Cheng asked, looking at his wife's worried expression.

"Old Chen, do you think our Xiao Che has already started dating someone?" Li Yan's brows were full of worry.

"Isn't this a good thing? Weren't you worried the other day that he wouldn't find a partner properly and would end up like his sister?" Chen Cheng was puzzled. This contradictory behavior—worrying that he would find a partner was also her concern, and worrying that he wouldn't find one was also her concern.

In fact, most parents think like this: they strictly prevent their children from dating too early, and they hope that their children will study hard in college. Then, on the first day after they graduate and find a job, they realize that they are who they are and suddenly understand how to date. They immediately bring a boyfriend or girlfriend home.

"I'm worried it's too fast. After all, we haven't talked to him about that kind of thing. What if he gets a girl pregnant before he even graduates from university? What do you think we'll do then?"

After Li Yan said that, Chen Cheng realized that it was indeed a problem.

Imagine one day you're having hotpot and singing with your mom when Chen Che suddenly rings the doorbell and pulls a heavily pregnant girl in from the side, saying, "Mom and Dad, you're going to be grandpa and grandma."

What should we do then? The scene is too beautiful to imagine.

The more Chen Cheng thought about it, the more serious the problem seemed, but he just couldn't bring himself to bring it up.

"Hey Lao Chen, do you think it's possible that Xiao Che doesn't understand this kind of thing at all?" Li Yan suddenly asked.

Chen Cheng couldn't help but laugh. With the internet so developed, how could kids these days not understand anything?

It's like a student making a fuss under the teacher's nose, thinking the teacher can't see it, but the teacher has a wide field of vision on the platform and can see everything clearly at a glance, but the teacher just can't be bothered to bother with it.

Chen Che thought that clearing his browser history would solve the problem, but the tissue box on the table had moved from the left to the right...

"No, Xiao Che knows what he should and shouldn't do," Chen Cheng reassured him.

Parents worry when their children are not doing well, and they also worry when their children are doing well; this is the typical parental mindset.

"Sigh, I hope so." Li Yan sighed. She had originally intended to put the matter aside, but after taking a few steps, she turned back to Chen Cheng and said, "Old Chen, why don't you go and have a clear talk with Xiao Che?"

"Whether we've dated or not, we definitely support free love, but it's not the right time to do those things yet. Let's talk about that after we get married."

"Me?" Chen Cheng was taken aback.

"What else? If you don't go, I'll go."

"Alright, I'll go." Chen Cheng nodded helplessly.

He said he would go by himself, and Chen Cheng walked out of the room. He paced around Chen Che's room for a long time without knocking.

Just then, Chen Che opened the door to go to the bathroom and bumped into Chen Cheng.

"Dad, is something wrong?" Chen Che asked.

"No." Chen Cheng shook his head subconsciously.

Yes, he's not ready yet.

How can I bring this up?

"Oh, then move aside, you're blocking my way to the bathroom."

"Oh, okay..."

After thinking it over, Chen Cheng put on his shoes, went downstairs, and when he returned home, he found a box of Okamoto cigarettes in his pocket.

Chen Che was watching the nighttime news in the lobby. The female anchor's capable demeanor, exquisite makeup, and professional office lady attire made Chen Che realize that the news was good and that he should watch more news.

When I was little, I didn't understand why my dad liked watching the news so much. Only when I grew up did I truly understand what kind of man he was.

Chen Cheng sat down next to Chen Che without making a sound. Chen Che glanced at him but didn't say anything. The two of them quietly watched the show end.

Only then did Chen Cheng speak up: "Xiao Che, you've grown up. There are some things your mother and I need to talk to you about."

Chen Che raised an eyebrow: "Go on, I'm listening."

"Now that you're a college student, your mother and I will definitely support you in dating."

"oh."

"However, you are still a college student. You have no income and no plans or expectations for the future, so you can't make any promises or guarantees."

Therefore, we believe that we should focus on spiritual love, letting our feelings flow naturally but remaining within the bounds of propriety, and avoiding any extreme actions.

Chen Che said "Oh" again, which is typical of parents who are focused on starting a family and building a career.

However, there are still plenty of relationships in this world that are purely physical and lack emotional connection; physical needs are clearly much more direct than psychological needs.

After a long silence in the room, Chen Cheng finally said, "But if you really can't control yourself when emotions run high, then at least make sure to take proper safety precautions."

Then he quickly took the box of Okamoto cigarettes out of his pocket and stuffed it into Chen Che's hand, looking somewhat awkward and embarrassed.

I thought Chen Che would feel nervous and embarrassed, but to my surprise, he had a calm and collected expression, and even acted like a seasoned pro: "Dad, Okamoto is not as good as Durex."

"what?"

Most afraid of the air suddenly quiet.

"Well……"

"I mean, Okamoto's marketing team isn't as good as Durex's."

"Oh, I see."

So that's why, it's GG.

Ha ha."

……

The next day, Chen Che set off on his journey back to Jinling. Li Yan packed all sorts of snacks, dried meat, and preserved fruit into his suitcase.

Also, the living expenses were 500 more than previously agreed.

Li Yan said with a smile, "Xiao Che, besides studying, you should also work hard in other aspects in college. Girls in school don't care if you have a house or a car, nor do they care about your money."

If I like someone simply because I like them, then it's only fair to treat them to something like milk tea now and then.

Chen Che looked at it and said seriously, "Mom, after this semester, I won't need you to give me living expenses anymore."

"So what are you planning to do? Work? Don't go for that. Spend your free time studying."

Chen Che didn't explain; some roads you have to walk alone.