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Zhang Yifan parked the Land Rover steadily in his own parking space, pulled the handbrake, and turned off the engine.

The moment he pushed open the car door and stepped off the ground, he caught a glimpse of a figure not far away.

Shen Chuan's face was as black as the bottom of a pot. He stood straight to the side, his eyes fixed on him.

He exudes an overwhelming aura, and the sense of oppression is practically welded onto his body.

"Uncle Shen," Zhang Yifan greeted him politely and humbly.

Shen Chuan didn't even lift his eyelids, giving him zero response and completely ignoring him.

He strode forward quickly and deftly picked up all of Shen Zhiyi and Lu Wanqing's luggage from the trunk.

Her movements were swift and decisive, but she didn't give Zhang Yifan a single glance the entire time.

"Let's go home."

Shen Chuan spoke only to his wife and daughter, his tone urgent and clearly urging them on.

Lu Wanqing glanced at Zhang Yifan, who was standing awkwardly in place, and then at her husband who was throwing a tantrum. She didn't dare to say anything.

Shen Zhiyi paused, secretly turning back to look at Zhang Yifan, her eyes filled with helplessness and apology.

From the moment he got off the bus until he was about to go upstairs, Shen Chuan had zero communication, zero eye contact, and zero interaction with Zhang Yifan.

The main approach is to completely ignore it and give it the cold shoulder.

No one knew that Shen Chuan had been holding back a lot of anger for the past few days, a veritable scene of intense emotional simmering.

A few days ago, I overheard my wife Lu Wanqing casually mention that Zhang Yifan had actually chased after her to Lian City to find her daughter.

What's worse, the two not only got together, but also stayed at the grandfather's house for four whole days!

What broke his spirits the most was that his father-in-law, that notoriously picky old man, actually genuinely approved of Zhang Yifan.

When this news reached Shen Chuan's ears, he couldn't sit still any longer.

If it weren't for the fact that his work unit was packed with tasks lately, keeping him extremely busy, he would have rushed to Lian City to arrest the person immediately.

There's no way this kid could possibly gain enough goodwill from his father-in-law right under his nose.

In Shen Chuan's mind, this whole thing was utterly absurd from beginning to end.

No matter how outstanding Zhang Yifan is, his age is what it is; to put it bluntly, he's just a teenager who has just finished the college entrance examination.

My daughter isn't that old. She should be at a good age, not studying and growing up, why is she even talking about dating?

What's wrong with staying in my maternal grandfather's guest room?

In his eyes, a man and a woman alone in the same courtyard was a high-risk behavior with extremely high risks.

What he resented most was his father-in-law's double standards.

Back when he was pursuing Lu Wanqing, his father-in-law was ridiculously strict, practically a top-tier boss.

How humble was Shen Chuan back then in order to please his father-in-law?

He would proactively visit every day to get closer to her, play chess with her, and rack his brains to let her win the game.

After years of hard work and countless efforts to gain favor, he finally managed to earn his father-in-law's approval.

As it turned out, Zhang Yifan, that kid, only lasted four days.

He passed the test directly and received the treatment he had worked hard for for years.

Who can bear this?

Shen Chuan felt a triple dose of jealousy, resentment, and a sense of crisis.

He was internally racing with determination.

So what if my father-in-law approves?

That's my maternal grandfather, a relative by marriage!

I am her biological father and her primary guardian!

This marriage is off the table unless I give my consent!

Even if the whole world thinks Zhang Yifan is reliable, he still has to stop him.

Once the "fatherly love filter" is activated, it comes with a built-in obsessive buff, making it completely unreasonable.

He also knew that since the two families lived in the same neighborhood, they would see each other all the time.

He couldn't do what Old Master Lu did, keeping a close watch on the two young people every day like he was guarding against thieves.

But he couldn't bear to watch his own cabbage be easily snatched away by some young punk.

So he chose to fight in his own way.

Give them the cold shoulder, draw a line, and deliberately distance yourself.

As long as he is firm enough, these two won't be able to get along smoothly.

Zhang Yifan, who was in the distance, saw all of this clearly.

He couldn't help but chuckle as he watched Shen Zhiyi turn back to look at him every few steps.

He raised his hand and waved gently, silently mouthing something in Shen Zhiyi's direction.

Let's chat on WeChat.

There was no aversion whatsoever, nor any anger whatsoever.

Zhang Yifan understood Shen Chuan's thoughts perfectly.

Among all fathers in the world, the one whose daughter is the most considerate and obedient will be the most wary.

It's unacceptable for anyone to have their precious daughter, whom they've raised with such care, suddenly being snatched away by another boy.

This hostility from the prospective father-in-law is purely a legitimate expression of paternal love.

Zhang Yifan sighed silently to himself.

The revolution has not yet succeeded, and comrades still need to work hard.

Having dealt with the formidable grandfather, there's still the ultimate boss, the father, to conquer.

The task is arduous and the road ahead is long, but the problems are not significant.

He looked away and turned to pack his things in the car.

The main thing was the bag of salted duck eggs that Grandma insisted on giving me; it was heavy with love and care.

After tidying up the rest of the items, I locked the car and left.

I got back to my building, opened the door, and went inside.

The house was quiet and empty.

At this hour, Dad Zhang Rongshan and Mom Liu Guilan are probably still busy at the store.

He finds it funny when he talks about it.

He stayed in Lian City for four whole days, and his parents didn't even make a single phone call or send a single message.

She has an exceptionally stable mental state and adopts an extremely laissez-faire approach to parenting, never interfering in her son's private life.

I don't know if he's just carefree or if he's convinced he won't cause trouble.

Zhang Yifan didn't think much of it, took a quick shower to wash away the fatigue of the journey.

Then he collapsed onto the bed, stretched his limbs, and gave a deep yawn.

They are truly young, and their energy is truly abundant.

But after a four-hour drive on the highway, I was under a lot of mental strain, and I was really tired.

My body isn't tired, but my mind is on the verge of exhaustion.

I had only been lying down for two seconds when my phone vibrated.

I opened WeChat and saw a long message from Shen Zhiyi, who was pinned to the top of my chat list.

His words were full of apologies, desperately trying to clear his father's name.

"My dad wasn't targeting you today. He's just being stubborn and can't figure things out. Don't take it to heart."

"He's just protective of me; he can't bear to lose me. He didn't mean any harm!"

Zhang Yifan looked at the screen, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.

The young girl is quite considerate, afraid that he might be wronged.

He typed a reply quickly.

"Don't worry, I didn't take it to heart, I completely understand."

The conversation at this point should have been a standard heartwarming and comforting scene.

But Zhang Yifan's inherently playful nature couldn't be suppressed, and he couldn't resist teasing her.

His fingers flew across the keyboard as he added another sentence.

"But to be honest, what if my daughter secretly starts dating after she finishes her college entrance exam?"

"I'll definitely go even further than your father, by physically isolating you and implementing strict, all-around prevention and control measures."

The message was sent and received a reply in less than two seconds.

Three large exclamation marks filled the screen, accompanied by an embarrassed and annoyed question.

"!!! Who wants to have a daughter with you! Don't be so delusional!"

Zhang Yifan laughed even harder and began to pull at the limit.

"I didn't say I'd have a child with you, why are you taking it personally?"

This unexpected digging left Shen Zhiyi speechless for a moment.

The next second, messages bombarded the internet.

"You want to have a child with someone else? Zhang Yifan, you've got guts!"

Even through the screen, Zhang Yifan could picture the girl looking both shy and angry, her cheeks flushed red.

It's ridiculously cute.

He dared not be reckless any longer, immediately admitted defeat and cut his losses, and made amends at lightning speed.

"No, no, it was a slip of the tongue, just a slip of the tongue!"

"I will only have children with you in this lifetime. This is exclusive and limited to one family only. It will not be shared with anyone else."

This time, the other person didn't type anything, but only sent a shy face emoji.

An ambiguous atmosphere slowly fermented in the chat box, reaching its peak of sweetness.

Zhang Yifan stared at the screen, feeling a warm glow in his heart.

My nerves, which had been tense all the way, finally relaxed.

After relaxing, drowsiness instantly swept over my whole body.

My eyelids felt heavier and heavier, and my brain started to shut down.

He didn't have time to reply to the last message; he casually placed his phone on the pillow, closed his eyes, and went to sleep.

I slept soundly, without a single distracting thought.

I slept until after six o'clock in the evening, when it was completely dark and I could hear footsteps in the hallway.

The lock turned, and the door was pushed open.

After finishing their work at the shop, Zhang Rongshan and Liu Guilan finally went home.

The two changed their shoes and entered the room, which was dark as the lights were off.

The bedroom door was ajar, and it was eerily quiet.

Liu Guilan spoke first, her voice soft, afraid of waking her son.

"My son's back? Why is he lying here sleeping in the dark?"

Zhang Rongshan casually chimed in, his tone slightly teasing.

"You come back and go straight to sleep. What time is it? You sleep like a little pig all day long."

The two tiptoed into the living room and put down what they were carrying.

After being married for many years, the couple has developed a deep understanding and tacit agreement.

Without needing to say much, they both knew what the other was thinking.

For the past four days, my son has been traveling to another city and spending several days with a girl they don't know.

A young man and woman, both young and innocent, are at an age when their feelings are just beginning to blossom and they are easily impulsive.

Zhang Yifan used to be very well-behaved, with a regular schedule, and never overslept or played around.

This time, I went straight to sleep as soon as I got back, which was unusual for me.

Liu Guilan wiped her hands, lowered her voice, and probed with a hint of gossip.

"Do you think... the two kids have crossed the line these past few days?"

Zhang Rongshan paused, his eyes flashing subtly, and the corner of his mouth twitched inexplicably.

Having lived most of his life, he was full of experience and instantly understood what his wife meant.

Young people are full of vigor and passion; it's no wonder they're restless after being alone for four days.

Otherwise, how could she be so exhausted that she fell asleep immediately and spent the entire afternoon in a daze?

Zhang Rongshan coughed lightly, lowered his voice, and pretended to be serious.

"It's highly likely that he couldn't control himself."

Liu Guilan's eyes widened instantly, both nervous and curious.

"Then...should we ask? Wouldn't that be too abrupt?"

Zhang Rongshan waved his hand, his mindset completely calm.

"Why ask? Just let things take their course."

"Our son is reliable and won't do anything reckless. If something really happens, he'll know what to do."

Despite saying that, he couldn't hide the amused look in his eyes.

My rascal has finally figured out how to woo girls.

Although the progress is faster than expected, it's still a good thing.

Only Zhang Yifan, who was fast asleep in bed, was completely unaware of this.

He never expected that he would simply be so tired that he would fall asleep all afternoon.

My own parents actually imagined a whole taboo drama about youth.

When Zhang Yifan finally woke up from his drowsy state.

I glanced at the clock on the wall; it was past eight o'clock in the evening.

My throat feels dry and tight.

He pushed himself up from the bed and went to the living room to get some water.

I had just stepped out of the bedroom door.

A glass of warm water with goji berries is placed in the center of the dining table.

My gaze shifted.

Zhang Rongshan and Liu Guilan sat side by side on the sofa.

They all turned to look at him, their eyes filled with an ambiguous, unspoken connection.

Zhang Yifan's mind went blank on the spot.

Zhang Yifan: ? ? ?

What happened?