SFS Chapter 631 The Aloof and Arrogant Academic Protagonist VS The Unrestrained and Charming Popular Boy
Chapter 631 The Aloof and Arrogant Academic Protagonist VS The Unrestrained and Charming Popular Boy
On Sunday afternoon, Bai Chengci's wish not to return home was not fulfilled.
Jiang Xiyu dropped him off at the usual spot, and when a car came to pick him up, she kicked him out of the car and drove away without a second thought.
Bai Chengci stood there for a while, until the car was out of sight, before turning around and getting into the Audi that had come to pick him up.
Because Mr. Bai was very busy with work, whenever he came back on vacation, as long as Bai Chengci's mother was there, the family of three would get together for a small family dinner.
Cen Yi had given the housekeeper a day off yesterday, so she prepared dinner herself, while her father helped out in the kitchen.
When Bai Chengci came in from outside the villa, the couple were still busy in the kitchen.
He glanced at it casually and noticed that many dishes were already laid out on the table.
When Bai's father brought out the soup, he saw Bai Chengci and said gently, "You're back."
Bai Chengci responded, "Dad."
He walked over and reached out to take the soup that Bai's father was holding.
Mr. Bai hesitated for a moment, then said, "No need, the soup is still quite hot. Just wash your hands and get ready to eat."
Bai Chengci nodded.
While washing her hands, Bai Chengci sent Jiang Xiyu a message: [I'm home. (Cute kitten jpg)]
After sending the message and waiting two minutes for a reply, Bai Chengci politely sent another message: "Thank you for bringing me back."
After typing that sentence, Bai Chengci turned off her phone.
When they arrived at the restaurant, Cen Yi had already prepared the last dish.
She untied her scarf and saw her son. She smiled and asked Bai Chengci, "Did you have fun at your friend's house?"
Bai Chengci hummed in response, said nothing more, and simply walked to her seat.
Cen Yi glanced at Bai Chengci and noticed the band-aid on his neck. She couldn't help but frown and asked worriedly, "Kid, what happened to your neck? Are you hurt?"
Bai Chengci paused, remained silent for a few seconds, and then replied softly, "No."
Cen Yi asked with the curiosity of an elderly mother: "If you're not injured, why are you wearing a band-aid?"
Bai Chengci's expression remained unchanged, and she simply said, "I got bitten by a mosquito."
Cen Yi said "Oh," and seeing that he said that, she didn't pay much attention to it.
Bai's father brought over a bottle of wine, and Bai Chengci got up and poured three glasses.
Cen Yi, holding her wine glass, watched as Bai Chengci poured herself a glass and asked with some confusion, "Kid, don't you not drink?"
Bai Chengci remained silent.
Mr. Bai smiled and said to Cen Yi, "There's no harm in drinking. You'll need to socialize a lot when you start working."
"Come on, let Dad toast you." Mr. Bai raised his glass.
Bai Chengci held the cup in both hands, slightly rose and clinked glasses with her father, then took a small sip and frowned.
Dinner was a very formal affair.
Apart from the clatter of bowls and chopsticks, the only other sounds in the restaurant were the conversations of parents.
Bai Chengci was usually very quiet, and he would only respond when his father asked him a question.
Since summer vacation was approaching, Mr. Bai habitually asked him about his plans: "What are your plans for this year? Are you going to study again?"
In previous years, Bai Chengci would go abroad to study for a period of time during the summer vacation.
Mr. Bai assumed this year would be the same, so he made all the necessary arrangements for Bai Chengci's trip abroad in advance. However, to his surprise, he heard Bai Chengci refuse.
"No." Bai Chengci answered her father's question almost without hesitation, her face expressionless. "I don't want to go this year."
Bai's father's expression didn't change much, and he asked him succinctly, "The reason?"
Bai Chengci remained silent for a moment, and was about to speak when she was interrupted.
Cen Yi said to Bai's father, "If our son doesn't want to go, then he doesn't have to go. It's summer vacation, and he can stay home with me for a while."
Bai Chengci glanced at her mother, and after a long while, she finally hummed in agreement.
Mr. Bai didn't say anything, he just glanced at Bai Chengci.
Having been immersed in officialdom for many years, how could he not guess the thoughts of a young man, especially one who was his own son? Mr. Bai knew that Bai Chengci's reluctance to go abroad must have other reasons.
But he has never liked interfering in his son's private life, so just as he was about to say something to respect his son's wishes, he heard his wife complain, "You're busy with work, can't you even let our son stay with me?"
“I know you love your job. It’s okay, I’m used to it. Anyway, I don’t know if you have someone else outside. I don’t care if our feelings have faded. I can live on my own. But our son finally wanted to stay at home with me, and you want him to go abroad. You have no feelings for me anymore. You won’t even leave our son for me.”
Mr. Bai frowned slightly, and after a long while, he sighed, "I didn't mean that."
Cen Yi put down her chopsticks and said in a gentle tone, "So what do you mean? You're acting like a boss at home. I think you shouldn't take a vacation. Just go back to your workplace after you finish eating."
Father Bai: "..."
Bai Chengci raised her eyes slightly, remaining silent.
Mr. Bai looked at her and explained helplessly, "What I meant was to let him make his own arrangements."
Cen Yi: Really?
Mr. Bai ladled out a bowl of soup for her and handed it to her, saying, "Really."
Cen Yi's educational philosophy differed from that of Bai's father. Bai's father hoped that Bai Chengci would pursue a career in politics, while she only wanted her son to do what he liked. Thus, after Bai's father relented, Cen Yi was satisfied and turned to Bai Chengci, saying, "Did you hear that? Your dad told you to make your own arrangements."
Bai Chengci nodded slightly.
Cen Yi handed the soup that Bai's father had served her to Bai Chengci and said, "Drink more soup, kid."
Bai Chengci glanced down and said softly, "Thank you."
After Bai Chengci put down her bowl, Cen Yi suddenly remembered something and said, "Oh right, didn't you text me yesterday asking me to prepare some bowls for you?"
Bai Chengci: "Mm."
Cen Yi smiled and said, "Mom has already bought them for you. They're in the kitchen. Remember to bring them with you next time you go to your friend's house."
A slight smile finally appeared on Bai Chengci's lips: "Thank you, Mom."
After dinner was almost over, Bai Chengci helped clear the dishes and then went upstairs.
Back in his bedroom, he took out his phone and checked it, clicking on the pinned message, but the other party still hadn't replied.
Bai Chengci: [Are you home yet? Can I come to your house again next week?]
After waiting for a few minutes, the other end simply replied with a question mark.
Bai Chengci: [Is that okay?]
[Heart]: No.
Bai Chengci: [Why? (loopy crying jpg)]
[Heart emoji]: Don't you have a home?
Bai Chengci was silent for a moment, then typed again: "I want to go to your house."
After typing, he paused, then added: "Your cooking is delicious, your bedroom smells wonderful, and your bed is so soft. I love it."
[Heart emoji]: Say it again and I'll block you.
Bai Chengci was silent for a moment, then typed an apology: [Sorry, I just had a little to drink. Please don't block me, okay?]
There was no reply from the other end.
Bai Chengci waited a long time before tentatively sending a cat peeking out emoji.
No reply.
Half an hour later, Bai Chengci posted another sobbing emoji.
Still no reply.
After that, Bai Chengci would send an emoji every half hour.
It wasn't until 10 p.m. that the person with the heart in their contact finally replied.
[Heart emoji]: Are you sick? Why are you sending me so many emojis?
Bai Chengci replied candidly: "I wanted to test if you'd blocked me."
[Heart]: ...
Bai Chengci: [I didn't block you, kisses.]
[Heart]: ...