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Without further pleasantries, Shen Chuan and his wife got up to go back and pick up Shen Zhiyi.

The moment the living room door closed, the once lively house instantly became quiet.

Only the Zhang family of three remained in the house.

Zhang Rongshan was completely unaware of the eerie atmosphere in the air.

Full of energy, they plunged into the kitchen to wash and prepare vegetables.

He was still muttering to himself with a smug look on his face.

A harmonious neighborhood means more friends and more opportunities.

His mindset was ridiculously pure.

Liu Guilan stood still.

Their gazes were fixed on Zhang Yifan, and their gossipy, spectator mentality was fully activated.

She's lived so many years and has never been wrong in judging people.

My son just now looked flustered, guilty, and hesitant.

There's clearly something wrong.

Liu Guilan raised her hand and gently tugged at Zhang Yifan.

They pulled the person to a corner of the living room.

His tone was gentle, without a hint of interrogation.

"Do you know that girl from the Shen family?"

really.

Older gingers are more spicy.

My mom definitely figured out what was going on.

Zhang Yifan forced himself to stay calm.

"We're familiar with each other; we often bump into each other at school."

Shen Chuan had known him for a long time, and Lao Deng knew him perfectly well; lying would be a self-inflicted wound.

But he didn't dare tell the truth, otherwise, how could his parents possibly sit still at the dinner party tonight...?

The only option is to deliberately downplay the relationship.

"We're all classmates from Tsinghua University, so we often interact academically."

This might fool outsiders, but it's pure self-comfort to lie to your own mother.

Upon hearing this, Liu Guilan merely gave him a half-smile.

They didn't expose it, nor did they pursue the matter further.

But that look was more terrifying than torture.

Zhang Yifan felt extremely uncomfortable under their gaze.

My mind was racing with thoughts.

it's over...

There are two elders in the family.

A naive and clueless boy, unaware of the situation, is recklessly causing trouble for his son.

One person sees through everything but keeps quiet, silently watching the drama unfold.

He was the only one who suffered the most.

He doesn't even need to use his brain to predict.

Shen Chuan will bring Shen Zhiyi back later.

This old man is definitely up to something.

Tonight's dinner will definitely be a top-tier prison scene.

Not long after.

The doorbell rang.

A crisp, yet deadly, sound rang out.

Zhang Yifan steeled himself and went to open the door.

The door opened.

My gaze met the person at the door.

Shen Zhiyi stood at the door, looking completely bewildered.

She had just arrived home and hadn't even caught her breath.

He was dragged to the neighbor's house for dinner by his own father with just a word.

I was completely bewildered and had no idea what was happening.

Eyes facing each other.

A mere second of eye contact.

The two exchanged intense glances.

Everywhere I looked, there were cries for help, panic, and helplessness.

Shen Zhiyi's mind was in complete chaos.

Her father clearly knew Zhang Yifan a long time ago.

Previously, they had been targeting and strictly guarding against various checkpoints.

Why did you suddenly come to someone's house as a fellow fishing enthusiast for a visit?

This move was completely beyond her comprehension.

Forget it...

Let's take it one step at a time...

It's just dating, what's the big deal!

Shen Chuan followed his daughter slowly into the house.

Throughout the entire process, he maintained the demeanor of a spectator, a faint smile playing on his lips.

It was obvious they came to see the two young people in dire straits.

Soon, the food was served.

Everyone took their seats, and the meal officially began.

Zhang Rongshan's enthusiasm is off the charts.

It just won't stop.

With her chopsticks in hand, she kept piling food onto Shen Chuan, Lu Wanqing, and Shen Zhiyi's plates.

They showered him with compliments one after another.

"You two are really good at raising children."

"Zhiyi is outstanding in every way, from looks to academics."

"That's definitely someone else's child."

"Both of my kids are at Tsinghua University, so we might have known each other for a long time!"

As Zhang Rongshan spoke, his eyes scanned Shen Zhiyi's face twice.

The more I look at it, the more familiar it seems.

She looks just like the little girl in the street interview video from a while ago.

But he wasn't sure at all.

After all, there's a huge difference in the vibe between online videos and real people.

He simply assumed it was his imagination.

Zhang's father's happiness is simple.

He's happy when his child is excellent and his neighbors are harmonious.

Shen Chuan maintained a polite smile throughout.

He was humble in demeanor and polite in speech.

They look harmless.

But every polite word hides a knife.

It was specifically and precisely targeted to output damage to Zhang Yifan.

"Young people should prioritize their studies."

"The pace at Tsinghua University is fast, so you can't afford to get distracted."

"Self-discipline and self-love are the most important."

"Be careful when making friends, and don't let messy things affect your mindset."

"It's best to avoid having unnecessary distracting thoughts."

They never mentioned romance in their sentences.

Every sentence is a gentle reminder of love.

A gentle knife cuts without drawing blood, yet it kills.

Zhang Yifan sat in his seat.

He kept his head down and ate the whole time, not daring to look up.

Every nerve is under intense pressure.

Shen Zhiyi obediently lowered her head.

Eat quietly, pretending not to hear anything unsaid.

Beneath the dinner table, undercurrents surged; above the table, all was peaceful and serene.

After a few glasses of light wine...

Shen Chuan remained calm.

He showed no signs of being drunk, but his demeanor became even more composed.

He suddenly turned his head and looked at Zhang Yifan.

His tone was flat, as if he were just casually asking for a favor.

"My Zhiyi is simple-minded and straightforward."

"I don't have much of a social mindset."

"I'll have to trouble Yifan to keep an eye on things at school."

"Don't let her be influenced by messy people and things."

The moment those words were spoken, the dining table fell silent for a second.

The air was strangely subtle.

Zhang Yifan felt a chill run down his spine.

I had no choice but to nod and agree.

"Don't worry, Uncle Shen, I will."

It appears as stable as an old dog.

I was panicking.

Keep an eye on things?

He's practically kidnapped her and brought her home!

Shen Zhiyi's ears turned bright red instantly. She stared intently at the food in her bowl, not daring to look up at anyone.

Liu Guilan sat to one side.

A faint smile played at the corners of her lips.

I just watched the whole thing unfold, observing without saying a word.

She recognized Shen Zhiyi the moment she walked in.

Who else could this girl be but my son's girlfriend?

Zhang Rongshan completely failed to grasp the deeper meaning behind it.

They even echoed each other's sentiments.

"That's right, that's right!"

"Boys should take care of their female classmates more."

"Let's supervise each other and make progress together!"

Zhang Yifan wanted to cover his face when he heard this.

The father is truly a master of sabotaging his child.

Shen Chuan saw that Zhang Yifan remained composed despite the pressure.

Without the slightest slackening, they continued to press forward relentlessly.

The new topic was started seemingly casually.

"By the way, that street interview video that went viral online a while ago."

"I've seen it before."

"Yifan has a girlfriend?"

"The girl in the video looks quite talented."

Just two simple sentences.

They sent Zhang Yifan directly to the public execution platform.

The social death value instantly reached 100%.

Zhang Yifan's lips were stiff.

They could only give vague answers and try to quickly evade the issue.

"It's just a casual video, don't take it seriously, Uncle."

My heart was already screaming wildly.

Old Deng, you clearly knew me a long time ago!

You've definitely seen the video!

You've already figured everything out!

Now they're pretending not to understand and punishing me right in front of everyone!

This is purely a deliberate attempt to mess with people's mentality!

The situation was about to break down.

Lu Wanqing, who was the most clear-headed throughout, finally made her move.

She couldn't stand seeing her husband deliberately making things difficult for the two children.

Take the initiative to change the subject and avoid any sensitive topics.

He pulled Shen Zhiyi aside and chatted quietly.

She gently defused the situation, subtly giving the two children a way out.

They managed to ease the tense atmosphere.

Zhang Yifan was incredibly grateful.

Help!

Aunt Lu is my eternal goddess!

The whole dinner party ended.

Shen Chuan maintained a sarcastic and unsettling tone throughout.

Lu Wanqing gently supported her throughout the entire process.

Zhang Rongshan was a goofy and silly guy who kept messing with the kids the whole time.

Liu Guilan watched the whole thing as a spectator.

Both parties endured extreme pressure throughout the entire process.

at last.

The dinner was drawing to a close.

The food was all eaten, and the tea was all gone.

Everyone stood up, preparing to leave and say goodbye.

Just when everyone thought this chaotic scene was finally over.

Shen Chuan suddenly spoke, slowly addressing Zhang Rongshan beside him.

"We'll really have to trouble your son Yifan a lot when the two kids are at school."

He paused slightly in his speech.

He glanced at the stiff Zhang Yifan out of the corner of his eye, his smile deeply hidden.

"After all... my daughter listens to him the most now."

Zhang Yifan's pupils dilated instantly, his mind went blank, and he froze on the spot.

Shen Zhiyi's cheeks flushed bright red, and she buried her head down, completely refusing to look up at anyone.

Zhang Rongshan was the only one present.

I completely failed to grasp the deeper meaning behind that sentence.

He even waved and thanked them with a cheerful smile.

"Don't mention it!"

"It's a good thing that the children are helping each other!"

Zhang Yifan wanted to cry but had no tears.

good thing?

This is hardly a good thing.

This was the most agonizing meal of his life!