Who wants to take the civil service exam after being reborn?

Chapter 564 Reunion

"What happened?"

Chen Peisong noticed that something was wrong with his wife.

The arm holding the phone trembled uncontrollably, and his chest heaved with rapid breathing, as if he had been angered by something.

"Old Chen!"

Mao Xiaoqin turned her head while holding the phone, her fair face flushed with anger, as if she had encountered an arrogant patient during her consultation.

"Can you imagine that I gave up my job and further education, only to raise a son with extremely low moral standards?!"

Dr. Mao was very angry.

Chen had excellent grades in junior high and high school, but he was rather shy. He was tall with delicate features, but he didn't know how to speak and act freely.

Mao Xiaoqin also worried that if Chen went out into society looking like this, what would happen if he was bullied?
Later, she discovered that the children around her who had good grades all seemed to have this personality, so Mao Xiaoqin wasn't too worried anymore, since her son was still a "good child" in terms of character.

After entering university, I was once confused between two outstanding girls.

However, she ultimately listened to her parents' advice and made a prudent choice, breaking up with the other one.

As it turns out, he's now telling us that all of this was actually a lie!

Not only did we not break up, we've stayed together until now.

Mao Xiaoqin felt shocked, sad, and disappointed. Now that she heard that Song Shiwei was coming to visit her, she didn't know how to react.

Having spent a long time working at the grassroots level, Lao Chen is more decisive in making decisions regarding unexpected situations.

After hearing the whole story, he immediately said, "That's easy. It's perfect that Xiao Song is here. Let's explain things clearly and not let Xiao Song continue to be deceived."

Upon hearing this, Chen's heart sank.

Given the parents' moral character, it is entirely possible that they would "sacrifice their own family for the greater good" under the correct principles.

"and many more!"

Chen hurriedly called out.

"Is there anything else you want to say?"

Empress Dowager Mao was still not appeased.

"Mom, I know I did something wrong."

Since Chen is in Hong Kong, he has no power to intervene, so making a scene is useless and will only increase his parents' anger.

At times like these, any lack of composure could plunge you into an even deeper quagmire.

Is there any behavior that can make parents a little more patient and listen to what you have to say?

some.

To back down.

In fact, dealing with emotional (including family) issues is similar to dealing with career issues, but many of us tend to think that the other person is our closest relative or parent, and we bring our own emotions into the process.

When things don't go well, or when parents don't listen to them, they become restless and irritable.

But if you imagine your parents as superiors or business partners, you suddenly know which way to go and what to say.

So when Chen realized that only by "giving in" could he prevent his parents from hanging up the phone, he immediately apologized: "I shouldn't have lied to you back then. Actually, I feel very guilty."

Sure enough, Mao Xiaoqin's tone softened slightly after hearing her son's words.

But she still said with disappointment, "I don't know why you've become like this. Where have you learned the Analects and the Three Character Classic that I taught you since you were little?"

"Mom, I'm also suffering every single day."

Chen spoke half-truthfully, but deliberately lowered his voice to a more serious tone in order to convince his parents.

“But after more than a year of getting to know each other, our feelings for each other have become very deep. If you tell Song Shiwei the truth at this time, it may seem like you are helping me, but in reality you are hurting her.”

"I promise we'll break up, but not in this way."

“When a breakup happens, neither party shows up, but the parents step in to take responsibility. Mom, you always taught me that a man should have the courage to take responsibility and admit his mistakes.”

“I am willing to take this responsibility. After I finish dealing with the Hong Kong issue, I will go back and explain the situation to Song Shiwei and Yu Xuan. You can scold or punish me as you please.”

"But you can't make decisions for me."

"Okay?"

Silence fell over Chen Peisong and Mao Xiaoqin's end, with only the sound of the setting sun gradually disappearing behind the mountains.

They are relatively open-minded parents, so Lao Chen can play Tank Battle with his son, and Mao Xiaoqin can give her son 4 yuan to invest in stocks.

Essentially, these kinds of parents rarely interfere in their children's romantic lives, so when they heard Chen's "reasons specifically targeting them," both of them inwardly acknowledged that they made a lot of sense.

"You should be loyal in a relationship."

After a long pause, Dr. Mao gave a long and earnest lecture.

"I will deal with this matter as soon as I get back."

Chen said firmly.

"Are you really going to break up this time?" Mao Xiaoqin asked cautiously.

"I will definitely do it. If I can't, I'll never go home again!"

After Chen made a firm vow, he then suggested, "How about you treat her like a normal girlfriend... cough... a normal female classmate this time?"

Mao Xiaoqin remained silent.

"Mom, Song Shiwei didn't do anything wrong."

A scumbag's best tactic is to win people over emotionally: "How can you sleep at night if you hurt a girl who came all the way to visit you during a major holiday?"

"okay!"

Dr. Mao is still very kind; her son understands his mother's weakness.

She sighed deeply and said, "Chen Zhe, if I find out you're still entangled in this ambiguous relationship after you come back, then you really shouldn't come home again."

"no problem!"

After giving a solemn promise, Chen said awkwardly, "Song Shiwei will probably arrive soon."

"Xiao Song has never been here before, how did he know our address?"

Dr. Mao was also somewhat puzzled.

"I've been with her for over a year."

Chen himself was a little embarrassed: "How could I not have mentioned the name of the neighborhood..."

It turns out that Professor Lu had planned to visit a friend this afternoon and happened to pass by the East Lake North Campus.

So she had her daughter come along, and on the way, she delivered the Mid-Autumn Festival gifts for Chen's parents.

While in the car, Sweet sent Chen a message to ask for the specific house address.

It was only then that Chen Zhe realized that Song Shiwei was also going to his house.

The two usually call each other at night, but last night Chen talked with Director Gu and the others until very late, leaving no time for Sweetie to chat, which led to the emergency.

If I had known a day earlier, I could have just told them that Lao Chen and the others were going back to Heyuan.

Anyway, when Chen Zhe saw Song Shiwei's message, he didn't dare to reply. Like a big cat whose tail had been stepped on, he called his parents in a very embarrassed state to let them know.

Only after I managed to persuade my parents did I send them the address information.

"Mom, I'll go take care of things now. There's still a lot to do here. You and Dad will have to take care of things at home."

Chen seemed afraid that his parents would disagree, and tried to hang up the phone.

"Don't forget what you just promised."

Mao Xiaoqin reminded her again.

"I know, I know..."

Before hanging up the phone, Chen seemed to mutter to himself, "I wonder if I can live in the dorms at Sun Yat-sen University forever..."

"What did you say?"

Empress Dowager Mao didn't quite hear clearly, and by the time she asked again, the call had already ended.

In their apartment in the East Lake North Courtyard, Chen Peisong and Mao Xiaoqin looked at each other, unsure of how to begin their conversation after more than twenty years of marriage.

A moment later, Mao Xiaoqin stood up weakly: "Let's see if there's anything else that hasn't been cleaned up."

"I need to have a serious talk with Chen about this."

Chen Peisong said seriously.

Old Chen was actually quite puzzled. He wondered what kind of environment his once innocent and shy son had been exposed to, and how he had suddenly become so mature and promiscuous.

“You really need to talk to him. Don’t think that money and power can solve everything.”

Mao Xiaoqin said to her husband.

"It's my fault for being too busy lately and not paying much attention to his personal situation."

Old Chen also reflected on himself: "I also have big problems..."

Just as the couple were reflecting on their actions, the doorbell rang.

Mao Xiaoqin and Chen Peisong exchanged a glance and stood up at the same time.

"I'll drive it!"

After a moment of hesitation, Mao Xiaoqin walked over, put her hand on the doorknob, took a deep breath, and then opened the door with a "click".

Standing outside was none other than that aloof girl I occasionally thought of.

"Auntie hello~"

Song Shiwei could sense that Aunt Mao's expression seemed a little "strange" the moment the door opened.

There was a warmth that followed their separation, but even more so, a deep sense of guilt. She stared at them blankly for a while before pulling her arm and saying, with deep emotion:
"You've gotten a bit thinner than you did a year ago."

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(End of this chapter)