Going back to being twenty, taking her heartbroken son to a massage parlor.

Jiangcheng University of Science and Technology.

The morning sunlight streamed through the dormitory window, casting dappled shadows on the desk.

The daughter, Su Zhiling, held her phone, her fingertips hovering over the screen for a long time before finally gritting her teeth and dialing that familiar number.

The phone rang a few times before being answered.

On the other end of the line, Jiang Yiyao's mother's voice was somewhat languid, and the sounds of her girlfriends laughing and joking could be faintly heard in the background.

"My dear daughter, why are you calling so early?"

Su Zhiling gripped her phone tightly, mentally reviewed her prepared remarks, and then cautiously began to speak.

"Mom, it's about that thing from last time..."

"She's Aunt Hu's sister. Isn't she a professor in the art department at our school?"

"I want to...I want to learn to sing from her. I feel like I've hit a plateau and would like to ask a professional teacher for guidance."

As soon as she finished speaking, Jiang Yiyao on the other end of the phone immediately changed her tone.

"No!"

"I've told you so many times, now that you've been admitted to a top university, you should put all your energy into studying!"

"Don't even think about singing, dancing, or any of that nonsense!"

Her mother's firm refusal made Su Zhiling so anxious that she almost stood up from her chair.

She stamped her foot, her voice trembling with tears.

"Mom! I promise I'll study hard and won't fall behind in my studies. Please ask her for me, please!"

Jiang Yiyao's attitude was firm, leaving no room for negotiation.

"No means no!"

"What's the use of learning those superficial things?"

"You'll be graduating and entering the workforce in two years. Instead of wasting your time, you should be thinking about where to do an internship and finding a proper job!"

"I'm counting on you to support my mother for the rest of my life, so don't you dare let me down!"

Jiang Yiyao's life philosophy is to rely on her mother when she is young, rely on her husband after marriage, and rely on her children when they grow up. How could she let her daughter do these things?

A bucket of cold water was poured over his head.

The last embers of hope in Su Zhiling's heart were completely extinguished.

It's always like this.

My father was like that, and so was my mother.

From childhood to adulthood, all they cared about was studying, grades, and rankings.

As for her dreams and her passions, they were all useless to them.

Su Zhiling had no desire to continue the conversation. Her chest felt tight and uncomfortable, so she silently hung up the phone.

Beside her, her roommate Shang Xiuyan, who was putting on makeup, glanced at her in the mirror.

"The talks broke down again?"

Su Zhiling let out a long sigh, threw her phone on the table, and said in a muffled voice.

"I'm going to class now, that's all."

She grabbed her textbook and listlessly opened the dormitory door.

however

When the door opened, she was completely stunned.

A boy was sitting lazily on the stairs outside the dormitory, holding a guitar.

The morning light slanted in through the window at the end of the corridor, casting a golden outline around him. His face was almost too handsome, and a faint smile played on his lips as he looked up at her.

Su Zhiling's heart skipped a beat.

Is he really that handsome?

She instinctively gripped the door frame, her cheeks flushed, and she stammered as she spoke.

"Handsome...handsome guy, who are you looking for?"

Su Mu, standing on the stairs, felt extremely proud of his daughter's appearance.

Hey, this is incredibly effective!

Even my own daughter doesn't recognize me anymore. Looking younger really makes a difference!

He decided to press his advantage.

I once opened my son's heart with a song, and I must replicate this successful experience!

He wanted to use his singing to awaken the dormant truth, goodness, and beauty in his daughter's heart!

Su Mu cleared his throat and gently plucked the guitar strings with his slender fingers.

A beautiful melody began to play.

Su Mu began to sing three hundred children's songs:

"Child~ Child~"

"Why are you so mean~"

"Bullying, deceiving, why did you do this?"

The blush on Su Zhiling's face faded instantly.

The veins on her forehead throbbed, her knuckles turned white as she gripped the door frame, and a nameless anger shot straight to the top of her head.

These lyrics...

This vibe...

That smug look!

I really want to punch someone!!

Su Mu was completely immersed in his own artistic world, singing with great passion with his eyes closed.

"Learn to be a good child~ and love each other~"

boom!

A loud bang.

The heavy dormitory door slammed shut in front of him, almost hitting his handsome face.

A heartfelt rendition of Su Mu's song: ? ? ?

Completely bewildered.

In the dormitory.

Su Zhiling leaned against the door, her chest heaving violently.

Although she couldn't understand why her middle-aged, greasy father had suddenly become so young and handsome.

But that doesn't matter!

Most importantly, the moment he opened his mouth, that familiar scent hit her, making her unable to resist the urge to punch him!

Shang Xiuyan looked over with a puzzled expression.

"Why are you back again?"

"Who's outside? Do you know them?"

Su Zhiling gritted her teeth and spat out two words.

"My dad."

"He's blocking the road outside. I have to find a way to get him away, or I won't be able to go to class today."

Shang Xiuyan's mouth opened into an "O" shape.

"Your dad?! How...how did he get in? This is a girls' dormitory!"

"Who knows what kind of sorcery he used!"

Su Zhiling opened the door and went out again, this time with the words "Keep Out" written all over her face.

Su Mu was very pleased to see his daughter return.

See? A father's love is as strong as a mountain, touching heaven and earth!

My daughter must have understood the earnest teachings in my song, and came out to apologize to me!

He took the opportunity to take a closer look at his daughter, whom he hadn't seen in a long time.

She had a short, ear-length bob haircut, wore a simple T-shirt and jeans, and her face was clean and without makeup.

She looks about 80% like Doubao.

Ah, very good.

She didn't go astray; she's still the same obedient girl.

This is the best.

Su Zhiling looked at him and growled in a low voice, unable to contain herself any longer.

"Old Deng!!"

"Why!"

Su Mu was indeed very kind.

He raised his hand and made a "pause" gesture.

"Daughter, don't speak yet, let Dad sing you another song."

The song I just sang might have been a bit too direct; kids are easily embarrassed, so I apologize.

This time I received a heartwarming, tear-jerking, and soul-stirring song!

Su Mu thought, "If I sing 'Father,' how could I not evoke my daughter's childhood memories? Wouldn't she be moved to tears, rush into my arms, and call me 'Dad'?"

He plucked the strings again, his expression now deep and weathered.

"Always taking from you, but never saying thank you."

"It wasn't until I grew up that I understood how hard it was for you..."

boom!

The dormitory door slammed shut in front of him once again.

This time the force was even greater than the last time, and the entire corridor reverberated with a loud noise.

Su Mu's singing came to an abrupt end.

His expression froze completely, and he stood there petrified.

It took him a full half minute to come to his senses.

His handsome face was so dark it looked like ink could drip from it.

Damn it!

What an unfilial daughter!

She's just like her mother! Stubborn and unyielding, completely unreasonable!

Not well-behaved at all!!