The Great Sage Returns from Ten Years of Imprisonment

Sunday, around 5 p.m.

South gate of Beijing Normal University.

The scorching summer sun mercilessly baked the ground, the heat rising and the plane trees along the roadside drooping.

With only about ten days left until the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics, the air was thick with a tense yet excited heat.

Under the shade of the sycamore tree, Yanzi and Leilei stood side by side, their two beautiful figures standing out in the crowd, attracting many admiring glances.

Yanzi was wearing hot denim shorts, and her two fair and slender legs paced back and forth restlessly.

Leilei wore a refreshing floral print mini-skirt that accentuated her curvaceous figure, and paired with her stunning face, she looked incredibly pleasing to the eye.

"You brat, you said you'd be here at five, it's already five-forty-five, and there's still no sign of you."

The swallow tiptoed, constantly peering eastward across the street.

"Just wait and see how we deal with this brat! Buying a car and moving without even a word! Does he think he's some kind of genius?"

"If I hadn't gone up and knocked on the door, I wouldn't have known they had moved."

Leilei chuckled softly and muttered a couple of complaints under her breath.

"He's currently unemployed, and you're at work during the day, so it's perfectly normal that you don't see him."

Swallow clicked her tongue and lightly swung her little fist.

"I heard from the neighbors that this brat bought a luxury car worth over three million yuan, but he doesn't even take his girlfriends for a drive. It's infuriating!"

"Wow! A luxury car worth over three million, and a new house too. Looks like this guy's made a fortune in Shanghai!"

Leilei exclaimed in surprise, then couldn't help but tease her a few times.

"No wonder he's determined to be a scumbag. With his looks and that handsome face, wouldn't all the beautiful women be swooning over him?"

Swallow suddenly came closer, her eyes narrowing into crescent moons.

"Hey girl, have you fallen for someone? You two were secretly dating on Wednesday, that's cheating!"

Leilei blushed and lightly pinched her best friend in an annoyance.

"Pah, what do you mean by 'adultery'? That's too harsh a term."

"He came here on Wednesday afternoon to run some business, and after he finished, he asked me out for dinner. It wasn't that complicated..."

Just then, a familiar voice came from behind.

"What's going on? Yanzi, Leilei, are you waiting for someone?"

The sound was like a stone thrown into a calm lake; the two beauties stopped laughing abruptly and immediately turned to look.

Just three or four meters away, a woman in her fifties, looking rather middle-aged, was walking gracefully towards them.

Accompanying him was a man in his thirties, about 1.8 meters tall, who was refined and had the demeanor of a highly educated intellectual.

Swallow immediately put on a sweet smile.

"Hello Auntie, it's been a while! You're still as beautiful as ever."

Leilei was somewhat surprised.

"Mom, why are you still at school? I thought you went home long ago!"

"Hello, Dr. Wang"

The woman who is past her prime is Leilei's mother. She is currently a mid-level leader at Beijing Normal University, but she will be retiring soon!

The man is a PhD graduate from Beijing Normal University. He just graduated this year and has been confirmed to stay at the university.

As Leilei greeted him, Dr. Wang kept staring at her face, his eyes filled with undisguised amazement and admiration.

It's obvious he likes Leilei and is pursuing her, using a roundabout approach.

He attempted to gain Leilei's approval by contacting her parents, showcasing his own qualities and abilities, and ultimately winning her heart.

Unfortunately, Leilei's gaze towards him remained calm and serene.

Upon approaching, Leilei's mother affectionately took Yanzi's hand.

"You're such a sweet talker! I'm getting old, but you girls are truly beautiful, radiating youthful energy, and so enviable!"

Dr. Wang only had eyes for Leilei, and greeted her hastily.

"Hello, Gao Lei, is your School of Arts and Media very busy lately?"

Leilei nodded perfunctorily.

"Indeed, with the Olympic opening ceremony drawing ever closer, we have entered a state of preparation, providing logistical support for the school's performance team."

After chatting for a few minutes, Leilei's mother stepped forward, called her daughter aside, and whispered some serious advice to her.

"You brat, why are you still so cold to Xiao Wang? Are you trying to drive me crazy? Or do you want to stay at home and be an old maid forever?"

Leilei rolled her eyes and retorted in a low voice, feeling helpless.

"Please, I'm not attracted to him at all. What am I supposed to do? You can't force a relationship; don't you understand that?"

"What do you mean there's no spark? You brat, you don't give me a chance at all! How am I supposed to show my talent?"

As she spoke, Leilei's mother pinched her daughter indignantly.

Just then, a rugged and imposing black G-Class roared in from the east and stopped at the entrance of the Normal University.

Since it's summer vacation, most students have gone home, and there are far fewer luxury cars parked at the entrance of the university.

As soon as this top-of-the-line G-Class arrived, it immediately became the most eye-catching car in the room, even the old man at the newsstand couldn't help but peek over to take a look.

The next moment, the passenger-side window rolled down.

With a bright smile, he waved to Yanzi and Leilei, whose faces were full of astonishment.

"Don't be shy, Yanzi, Leilei, get in the car, let's go eat."

Swallow was the first to react and exclaimed in surprise.

"Wow! You're going to be amazing! But I have to say, this Mercedes is so cool, it's every girl's dream car!"

Leilei was also stunned, and murmured softly:

"That's impressive! This guy always acts like a carefree bum, I never knew he was so cunning!"

"Who is this young man? I've never seen him before."

Realizing what had happened, Leilei's mother quickly tugged at her daughter's arm.

"He's Yanzi's childhood friend, his name is Lingyun, he lives in Haidian. I've only known him for a week, how did you even know him?"

Leilei explained in a low voice for a moment, then prepared to leave.

"We're leaving now, you can take a taxi home yourself."

"Hey, wait a minute."

Leilei's mother grabbed him, her tone righteous and stern.

"No, I need to get to know this young man better before I can let you get in his car. What if he's not a good person? I need to vet him for you!"

After saying that, she pulled Leilei towards Lingyun's car without saying another word.

Leilei almost laughed in anger, but she was completely helpless.

As for Dr. Wang, he has been selectively ignored by the mother and daughter.

He could only stand aside, looking embarrassed, his face turning pale and then flushed, somewhat at a loss.

There's no way around it, this is what happens to a simp – in the end, they get nothing!

In a few steps, Yanzi was the first to run to the car.

Then he reached out and touched the heavy car door, and couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

"This car is so cool! No wonder it costs over three million. You really do get what you pay for!"

"You're really getting cocky. Since we're childhood sweethearts, how about you let me have some fun later?"

Ling Yun raised an eyebrow and smiled.

"No problem, but we can only find a secluded spot. With your driving skills, I wouldn't dare let you actually drive on the road. Who would be responsible if you killed someone?"

"That works too, now you're the boss."

Yanzi excitedly opened the passenger door and climbed into the car.

"A luxury car worth over three million, this kid's got some serious skills."

Leilei's mother muttered to herself.

As they spoke, the mother and daughter arrived at the car.

Lingyun had already seen Leilei's mother and quickly greeted her.

"This must be your mother, Leilei. Good afternoon, Auntie."

Leilei nodded helplessly.

Before she could introduce herself, Leilei's mother had already taken the initiative to greet her.

"Hello, Xiaoling, it's nice to meet you. I'm Leilei's mother."

"Auntie's car is restricted from driving today. Where are you going to eat? Could you give me a ride if you're going that way?"

Leilei immediately panicked and prepared to stop her mother.

Ling Yun, however, nodded with a smile, speaking first.

"Of course, no problem, Auntie. We're going to have lunch at the Sichuan Provincial Government Office, and we can give you a ride home on the way."

"If you like Sichuan cuisine, you can come eat with us. The Sichuan Provincial Government's Sichuan cuisine is the best in Beijing. I've already booked a private room."

Leilei covered her face with her hands, jumping up and down in a panic.

"No, Lingyun, don't cause trouble. Who brings their mother along when eating out with friends?"

"Hehehe, I don't think there's a problem."

The swallow, always eager for excitement, laughed so hard her shoulders shook.

Looking at Leilei's mother again, she no longer paid any attention to her daughter.

She waved to Dr. Wang to say goodbye, then went forward, opened the car door, and sat in the back seat.

Seeing this, Leilei could only blush and get into the car.

The car door closed, and Ling Yun casually started the engine and drove forward.

After driving only a few meters, Leilei's mother quickly glanced inside the car and asked, seemingly casually:

"That car is really nice, Xiaoling. It must cost over three million, right? A young man like you who can drive such a luxury car must be very successful. Where are you working now?"

Alright! They've started checking household registrations!

Ling Yun almost burst out laughing.

Leilei blushed with embarrassment, wishing she could jump out of the car.