Getting back to the main point, after making contact, Shang Zhengxin and Chen Shichao walked side by side into the prepared room.

As soon as she entered, Chen Bing, who was playing cat's cradle with Shang Yunmiao, looked up and greeted her.

Shang Zhengxin happily stepped forward, patted him on the shoulder, said a few words of praise and encouragement, and then followed Chen Shichao to sit down on the other side.

After a few rounds of drinks, Shang Zhengxin, slightly tipsy, recalled his promise to Chen Bing to take him to visit Shangping Experimental School and the Three Confucius Temples.

During the meal, he brought up the matter again and asked Chen Bing when she would like to visit the school with him.

"I remember that the two black swans that our school keeps laid eggs a while ago. I'll take you to see them."

"Are they the two named Tsinghua and Yenching University?" Chen Bing had studied at Shangping Experimental School in her previous life, so she was naturally familiar with the black swans kept at the school.

Upon hearing this, Shang Zhengxin was taken aback at first, then smiled and said, "Yes, those two. Besides them, there's another one called Zhejiang University's, but it's not with the other two. In addition to the black swans, our school also raises koi in the artificial lake. I'll take you to feed them sometime. How about it? When are you free to come with me to take a look?"

It doesn't matter when I go, the main thing is that I haven't been inside for over ten or twenty years, and I miss it a little.

After a moment's thought, Chen Bing replied, "Let's wait until spring this year. I want to see the school in springtime."

“Yes, the Experimental Middle School is so beautiful in the spring. I’ve only seen pictures. I want to go with them then.” Shang Yunmiao had been listening quietly at first. Since she was very young, she had often gone to the Experimental Middle School with her father, so she didn’t have any particular thoughts when she heard the two of them discussing going together.

However, when Shang Yunmiao heard that Chen Bing planned to go in the spring, she was tempted.

"Come on, come on. Chaozi, bring your sister-in-law, and we'll all go." Shang Zhengxin wasn't usually one to say things like that, so it was clear he was genuinely a little dizzy and very happy.

However, it's understandable for the principal to bring two teenagers to visit the school, whether under the guise of taking care of the children or bringing outstanding students. But if others see him leading several "people from the community" and treating the school like a tourist attraction, it would somewhat damage his image.

Chen Shichao wasn't that perceptive. He was already ready to clamor to accept his good older brother's invitation, but luckily Liu Yue pinched his thigh just in time.

After being reminded, Chen Shichao's drunkenness subsided somewhat. Realizing the inappropriateness of his actions, he quickly waved his hand in refusal.

Shang Zhengxin realized that his words had been a bit arrogant, so he didn't bring it up again after Chen Shichao refused. Otherwise, if the other party had actually agreed, he wouldn't have been able to save face later.

However, although it is not convenient to visit the school, according to tradition, the two families will definitely go on a trip together during the winter and summer vacations.

To ease the tension and to fulfill his promise to Chen Bing, Shang Zhengxin immediately suggested, "Then let's find some time after the Spring Festival to visit the Three Confucius Sites together?"

There was nothing wrong with the invitation, and everyone present quickly discussed and agreed on the matter.

After they had finished chatting and were both quite drunk, the two families prepared to head home.

“It’s so late, and Brother Shang is so drunk, why don’t you just stay at our place instead of going back to Baishi? We have a guest room that can fit the three of you. Besides, it’s close to the school, so it’ll be convenient to take Brother Shang to work tomorrow, and it’ll be safer for him without having to drive.”

Hearing Liu Yue's suggestion, and glancing at her husband, who was supporting Chen Shichao, Yun Xuan was somewhat tempted. Driving home alone with her daughter and her drunken husband would indeed be inconvenient.

However, inconvenient as it may be, it's not like I can't go back. With my home so close, a mere twenty-minute drive away, staying overnight at someone else's house seems a bit inappropriate.

While she was hesitating, Liu Yue turned to Shang Yunmiao and said, "Yunmiao, come stay at Mom's house for the next few days. Let's go shopping and make some snacks together, okay? You can also play with your brother Chen Bing. It's a holiday anyway."

As she said this, Liu Yue winked at Xiao Shang, signaling him to help persuade Yun Xuan.

Hearing these suggestions, Shang Yunmiao was quite tempted. After all, she often stayed at Chen Bing's house, and there was even a room on the second floor reserved for her. So, the little girl decisively joined forces with Liu Yue and turned to persuade her mother, "Mom, I want to stay at Yueyue's house."

"I have some questions about my holiday homework that I'd like to ask Aunt Xuan. Why don't you come stay at my house?" Chen Bing chimed in, half-coquettishly.

Seeing the two children say this, Yunxuan finally made up her mind and accepted the invitation.

The rest was easy. Chen Bing, being strong and healthy, helped the two fathers into their cars one by one, and then the two mothers each drove a car. The group returned to Shangping's home.

Sang Zhengxin, who was quite drunk, had no idea that he had arrived at someone else's house. Subconsciously, he was only a little confused as to why he hadn't taken the elevator home today.

Looking around at Chen Shichao's family who were still there, Shang Zhengxin assumed they were just visiting his home.

Without saying much, Shang Zhengxin left with the words "Eat and drink well" before collapsing onto the sofa and falling fast asleep. Chen Shichao, who was next to him, followed suit, also saying "Eat and drink well" before falling asleep on another sofa.

The two snorers, Hum and Ha, took turns snoring, making the entire living room very noisy.

It's often said that people become very deep when they fall asleep. While there's no factual basis for this statement, it does seem to be true psychologically.

After struggling to lift the two fathers, Chen Bing, persuaded by her mothers, gave up the idea of ​​taking them to their room.

"It's okay, just let him sleep on the sofa. He always does this after drinking."

After listening to Yunxuan's words, Chen Bing looked at Shang Zhengxin and then at Chen Shichao, thinking to herself that this was how middle-aged men were after drinking. She had only known that Chen Shichao liked to sleep on the sofa when he was drunk, but she didn't expect that Shang Zhengxin was like that too.

Since that's the case, then I, Chen Bing, will not concern myself with it.