Rebirth: My Childhood Sweetheart Came into My Arms

Bei Yao's father was definitely not bragging when he said that.

He knows his son's situation best.

Despite his tall and imposing stature and seemingly carefree nature, Bei Yao is actually more thoughtful and sensitive than most children his age.

I remember when they were little, they lived in a bungalow and found a stray kitten. Bei Yao loved it dearly and spent every day playing with the kitten, taking baths for it, and feeding it dried fish.

Then one day, the little wildcat grew up and became a big wildcat, and took a fancy to a little female cat outside...

Later, it eloped with that little female cat.

When Bei Yao discovered that his cat was missing, he locked himself in his room and refused to come out. His parents offered to buy him a new one, but he refused and went on a hunger strike for two or three days, losing a significant amount of weight at a visible rate.

On the day of the move, when Bei Yao's father was helping Bei Yao tidy up his room, he found a painting in his drawer. The painting depicted the little yellow and white wildcat, with the little female cat who had eloped with him next to it. Behind the two cats were several kittens, walking step by step into the distance bathed in the setting sun.

Bei Yao's drawing skills are not very good; he drew a kitten that looked like E.T. But you can tell he put his heart into it. He not only outlined and colored the whole drawing, but also used tape to seal it, which made Bei Yao's father both laugh and cry after seeing it.

There were many similar incidents during Bei Yao's upbringing.

Unlike other children, he didn't have a rebellious adolescence. He seemed to be obedient and sensible from childhood to adulthood. When his parents were sick, he would roll up his sleeves and take care of all the housework. When the family was short of money, he would secretly break his piggy bank, which he had saved for many years, and buy some daily necessities to supplement the family income.

Although Bei Yao didn't say anything, his father saw it all.

So when Bei Yao expressed his desire to sweat it out on the court like he did when he was young, Bei Yao's father readily offered his support.

When Bei Yao confessed with a heavy heart that he might like boys, his father not only did not blame him, but also comforted him, saying that it was normal and that if he liked someone, he should face it boldly.

He firmly believes that understanding is mutual.

Since Bei Yao can understand their suffering as adults, they should also try to understand Bei Yao's difficulties.

Only in this way can the bond between family members become stronger and stronger.

"I believe what you said, after all, you were quite gentle when you were young, but..." Jing's mother sighed, her feelings were a bit complicated.

Seeing the change in Jing's mother's emotions, Tangyuan thought she had finally realized the seriousness of the problem, and quickly comforted her, "I know it's hard for parents to accept when their child suddenly comes out, but Jing's mother, you have to trust the school and the teachers. We will definitely do our best to help our child..."

Jing's mother: "It's not that hard for me to accept, it's just a little regrettable."

Tangyuan: "Huh?"

"It's such a pity that my Xiao Jing isn't a girl," Jing's mother clicked her tongue. "That young man is so handsome and tall, much better than my son. If Xiao Jing were a girl, wouldn't this matter be much simpler? Brother Cong, let's just become in-laws, and the child's lifelong happiness would be solved immediately."

Tangyuan: (ΩДΩ)……

Something seems off about how the plot is going.

"Two boys can become in-laws," said Bei Yao's father. "Bei Yao's mother and I are very open-minded and don't have any old-fashioned ideas. What about you?"

"Me? Of course I'm not old-fashioned." As Mrs. Jing said this, she didn't forget to glance at Tangyuan'er, "Besides, your son's looks are exactly my type, I just don't know what he's like in other aspects..."

"Of course, he's excellent in other aspects too," Bei Yao's father said, taking out his phone and displaying Bei Yao's sports awards over the years like showcasing merchandise. "I can't speak for other things, but my son's character and physique are definitely top-notch; he's more than capable of protecting your son..."

Tangyuan: _(:з」∠)_……

We were supposed to be talking about serious matters, how did we end up going on blind dates?

Moreover, why did he feel that he had been collateral damage?

After Bei Yao's father gave a vivid and engaging introduction, Jing's mother was moved.

Actually, she liked Bei Yao quite a bit when she first saw him next door, and now that Bei Yao's father introduced him to her, her heart was pounding even harder.

"If the two of them really get together, Beiyao will be like your son. He'll help you move, unclog drains, fix light bulbs, and carry your things when you go shopping," Beiyao's father said. "As for Xiaojing, my wife and I will treat him like our own son. Although our family is not well-off, my wife is a very good cook. Otherwise, we wouldn't have raised our son to be so tall and strong."

Jing's mother: "Oh, that's great! Let's exchange contact information first. The main thing is, I also want my son to apply to a sports school. He used to be a runner, but I don't know why he suddenly stopped. He just can't get over it. If your son can help, I'll cover all his living expenses during college!"

Bei Yao's father: "No need, no need. Since he likes Xiao Jing, it's only right that we help him."

The two chatted more and more enthusiastically, completely forgetting that Tangyuan was still standing next to them.

Tang, who felt utterly ignored, thought he would receive a second call from the principal tomorrow.

After a while, Jing's mother looked at Tang Yuan'er and said, "Director Tang, Bei Yao's father and I both think that we can resolve this matter privately. As for the punishment of the two children, let's leave it to the school to decide. After all, you took good care of Xiao Jing in junior high school. We are reasonable people and will not have any complaints."

Tangyuan twitched her lips.

This is a classic case of the emperor not being worried while the eunuch is!

If neither parent cares, what else can he say?

"Well... alright then. But as a teacher, I still hope that you two parents can remind your children when you get back not to go astray. After all, life is long, and their thoughts may change in ten years."

"Don't worry, Director, we will remind the children to behave properly at school."

"..." That doesn't seem to be what he meant!

Amidst Tangyuan's tearful expression, the two walked out of the room chatting and laughing.

……

At that time, Jingran and Beiyao were unaware of what had happened next door. The two sat together, feeling somewhat uneasy.

Coming out can cause family conflicts at best, and at worst, it can lead to being labeled a "freak." Bei Yao is worried that Jing Ran's parents are not as open-minded as his own, which could add psychological burden to Jing Ran.

Seeing Jingran's worried expression, Beiyao patted his shoulder with a touch of heartache. "Don't worry, it's alright. Even if the sky falls, there's a tall person to hold it up. As long as I don't fall, no one can hurt you."

"That's true, but you're not my personal bodyguard." Jingran lowered her head, fidgeting with her hands. "Besides, my mom's a bit of a fence-sitter, easily swayed. I'm afraid she'll be brainwashed by Tangyuan..."

"With Tangyuan's skill level? I doubt it."

As soon as Bei Yao finished speaking, the office door was pushed open, and two parents walked in one after the other.

The two quickly got up.

Jingran huddled next to Beiyao, her eyes darting around, glancing at her mother's expression one moment and then at the handsome uncle beside her the next.

"Is this child scared out of his wits? Doesn't he know how to greet his elders?" Jing's mother stepped forward, grabbed Jing Ran's thin arm, pulled him in front of her, and gave him a "360-degree rotating display" in front of Bei Yao's father.

"Cong-ge, look, this is my son. Isn't he adorable?" Jing's mother rubbed Jing Ran's cheeks with both hands and patted his bottom. "Although he's a little short, he's perfectly healthy in every way, and his intelligence is fine too!"

Jing Ran: "???"

Looking at Jing Ran's big, confused eyes, Bei Yao's father couldn't help but smile and say, "Hello, I'm Bei Yao's father."

"Hello, Uncle..." Jingran's Adam's apple bobbed slightly, and he was so nervous that he dared not breathe.

Although the handsome uncle in front of me looked quite kind, I was inexplicably nervous talking to him, always worried about leaving a bad impression.

Bei Yao's father maintained his smile and calmly asked, "I heard you're dating my Bei Yao?"

Upon hearing this, Jing Ran's face instantly turned bright red.

"I, I..."

"Dad, Xiao Jing is shy. Why don't you just ask me your questions?" Bei Yao stepped in front of him. "But before you ask me, I have to ask you a question first."

"Um?"

Do you know Auntie?

He heard Jing's mother call him "Cong-ge" affectionately just now, and the only people who would dare to call his father that, besides his mother, were his grandmother.

Before Bei Yao's father could speak, Jing's mother interjected, "That's right, we know each other, and we were high school classmates. I sat in front of your father back then."

Jing's mother's intention was to get closer to Bei Yao, but as soon as she spoke, Bei Yao excitedly asked, "You're Aunt Fangfang?"

"Huh?!" This time, the scene change left Mom completely bewildered.

"My dad told me that there was a girl named Fangfang sitting in front of him at high school; she was his first love..."

"Ahem!" Unexpectedly, his son would expose his secrets in public, so Bei Yao's father quickly coughed a few times.

Bei Yao understood perfectly and corrected him: "...spiritual first love."

"What do you mean by first love? That happened twenty years ago. You can't even memorize the textbook, but you remember this stuff pretty well."

Upon hearing this, Jing's mother felt a little embarrassed and quickly changed the subject: "Let's get back to the main topic, Cong-ge, what do you think of my son? Is he capable?"

"Sure, of course."

"So, is that settled then?"

"Okay, it's settled."

Jingran and Beiyao exchanged a glance, completely bewildered.

What do you mean it's settled?

What did they miss?

Seeing that the two children were still confused, Bei Yao's father explained, "It's like this, I discussed it with Jing Ran's mother about the two of you..."

"We will not object."

After he finished speaking, the room suddenly fell silent.

Jingran's almond-shaped eyes widened, almost unable to believe her ears.

It's understandable that Bei Yao's father would say something like that, but his mother...

"Oh, Cong-ge, what do you mean 'not objecting'? You mean 'strongly supporting'!" Jing's mother said, grabbing Bei Yao's arm and subtly pinching his biceps. "Yao Yao, from today onwards, Auntie will treat you like her own son~"