The reason why a rumor is a rumor is because it becomes more and more outrageous and unbelievable as it is spread!

By the time school ended, the rumors hadn't stopped; in fact, they had spread even further.

How did Chi Chan find out?

"Xiao Chan, have your dad and I been too lenient with you?"

Zhang Qiaoyue's expression was very serious, even showing a hint of barely suppressed anger.

Having overworked her brain and been starving for half the afternoon, Chi Chan, who had just returned home and was enjoying a hot meal, exclaimed: "Huh? Mom, what did you say? Wait until I finish eating before you say anything, I'm starving!"

Chi Minghe pulled Zhang Qiaoyue aside: "Xiao Chan is hungry. Why don't we wait until she finishes eating before we ask her about it?"

Zhang Qiaoyue brushed Chi Minghe's hand away: "Those students spoke so vividly, how could it be false?"

Even if Chi Chan was slow to notice, she could tell that something was wrong between Zhang Qiaoyue and Chi Minghe.

Moreover, Chi Chan is just hungry now, not acting stupidly.

"Mom, you can ask me anything. I know my own situation best!"

Chi Chan pushed the bowl and chopsticks aside.

"Ha, you're asking me? And you think you can fool your dad and me like we're idiots?"

Zhang Qiaoyue completely exploded, slamming her hand on the table with a loud "bang."

Chi Chan was startled by Zhang Qiaoyue's sudden loud voice and movements.

This is the first time I've seen Zhang Qiaoyue lose her temper like this since her rebirth.

Chi Minghe tried to pull him away, but he couldn't hold him back at all.

During the brief pause, Chi Minghe's gaze towards Chi Chan also revealed a hint of disappointment.

Chi Chan's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that the rumors from school had reached her parents?

But Zhang Qiaoyue and Chi Minghe shouldn't be this angry, right?

Chi Chan felt that Zhang Qiaoyue needed to calm down, so she turned to ask her father:

Before a condemned prisoner is led to the guillotine, the executioner must clearly state what crimes he has committed!

"At least tell me what I did wrong before you deal with it! Don't just get angry, Mom and I!"

Chi Chan felt that she could explain the misunderstanding between her and Ji Siyuan to her parents, so she remained relatively calm at the moment.

Chi Minghe pulled Zhang Qiaoyue aside to sit down.

Ask Chi Chan: "Are you dating Ji Siyuan from your class?"

Chi Chan: "No, it's all just rumors from my classmates!"

Chi Chan briefly explained the whole story to Chi Minghe.

Chi Minghe nodded to indicate that he understood.

Chi Chan caught a glimpse of her mother's still angry expression out of the corner of her eye, and she gestured to her father with her eyes.

Chi Ming and Chong Chi Chan shook their heads slightly.

He coughed and said seriously, "Ji Siyuan is so handsome, and he's supposed to be your school's heartthrob. You really weren't lying to us just now?"

Chi Chan felt relieved after hearing this. It turned out that Ji Siyuan was too beautiful, and her mother had not completely believed her.

Indeed, beautiful women are always a source of trouble!

Chi Chan swore repeatedly that she and Ji Siyuan were just classmates.

Chi Minghe sat with his back to Zhang Qiaoyue, coldly reprimanding Chi Chan, telling her not to think about dating at this stage.

Then, he winked and gestured for Chi Chan to go and coax Zhang Qiaoyue again.

Upon receiving the message, Chi Chan walked up to Zhang Qiaoyue, tugged at her sleeve, and began to plead, "Mom, I was wrong. During high school, I will absolutely not consider dating. My only concern is studying!"

"Your only concern is studying? You're kidding me!"

Have you managed your relationships with your classmates well? If you had, would there be so many rumors now?

"It's all reached your dad and my ears!"

Zhang Qiaoyue pushed Chi Chan's hand away, her tone still filled with anger.

"Mom—it only takes one mouth to spread a rumor, but it takes a lot of legwork to refute it. Don't you understand such a simple truth?"

I get along really well with people now!

Ji Siyuan even helped me with my studies!

Those rumors are just things people spread; don't believe them!

Chi Chan's long speech essentially conveyed two meanings:

First, she and Ji Siyuan are now getting along very "well" as classmates, which has led to misunderstandings and rumors among other classmates.

Secondly, those rumors are not credible; your daughter is focused on her studies!

In fact, Chi Minghe had already believed Chi Chan when she explained the rumors, and felt that there were quite a few strange things going on in the school.

Those girls are all so clever and mischievous!

Right now, Chi Minghe's body is in Cao Cao's camp but his heart is with Han.

Although he verbally defended Zhang Qiaoyue, he actually nodded along with every sentence Chi Chan explained.

After Chi Chan finished speaking, Chi Minghe was already standing on the other side of Zhang Qiaoyue.

She advised, "Our daughter has made so much progress lately, and she's worked so hard studying. Why don't you let her eat first, and then we can properly educate her after she finishes eating?"

Zhang Qiaoyue said helplessly, "It's always the same. I'm here disciplining the child, and you're just there trying to smooth things over! Don't you know that children need to be taught properly? It's all because you spoil them!"

"What do you mean she's not good enough? I think our Xiao Chan is excellent. She's improved a lot in this exam. Look at the families in our village, which child is as smart as Xiao Chan?"

"Keep praising him! You've spoiled him!"

Zhang Qiaoyue rolled her eyes and spat at Chi Minghe.

"How can you say I spoiled him? It's all thanks to your good parenting; the child's intelligence comes from you!"

During their banter, Chi Minghe gave Chi Chan a wink.

With the crisis averted, Chi Chan secretly gave herself a thumbs-up!

(＾－＾)V

Chi Chan quietly retreated to the dining table, quickly picked up her rice bowl, and hid far away.

In dealing with her mother.

It has to be her dad!

During the break the next day, Chi Chan did her homework in the classroom as usual.

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