Night fell, and outside, wind and rain raged, with lightning and thunder, mirroring Zhong Tingyue's mood.
She had just received news from Chu Fang that her future mother-in-law was going to stay in the Tanhua Community for a few days.
In an instant, her calm heart was stirred.
It took immense willpower to suppress his surging emotions, and he typed out the question.
[Wang Shu: Huh?]
[Solo player in a dating game: Stop 'ah'ing'! Tomorrow's the day, let's discuss what to do.]
[Wang Shu: ?]
[Solo player in a dating game: Hey, how do you type this upside-down question mark? Teach me. Curious.JpG]
Even at a time like this, you're still thinking about this... Zhong Tingyue was speechless.
She didn't respond, but looked out at the storm, frowned, and fell into deep thought. After a long while, she typed a reply.
[Wang Shu: If Auntie wants to come, then let her. Don't stop her, so as not to arouse her suspicion further. After she arrives, we'll pretend to be ordinary neighbors, people who know each other. During our daily commute, He Yi and I will try to avoid Auntie until she leaves. Is that alright?]
[Solo player in dating: As long as you're okay with it, I'm fine with anything.]
Chu Fang understood Zhong Tingyue's thoughts. The two hadn't been dating for long and needed a honeymoon period to stabilize their relationship so they could build up confidence to face Chu Fang's family. This was perfectly normal.
If it were Zhong Tingyue's parents who came to Shanghai, he would have the same thought.
[Solo player in a dating game: I'm sorry to trouble you.]
[Solo player in a dating game: But I will repay you.]
Zhong Tingyue breathed a sigh of relief after receiving her boyfriend's understanding.
[Wang Shu: How can I repay you?]
[Solo player in a dating game: I'll repay you with my body!]
[Wang Shu: Get out of here!]
[Solo player in a dating game: Sigh, that cold-blooded woman, the aloof CEO Zhong, those fiery lips could utter such chilling words. It was like a sharp sword piercing my chest; my heart shattered, broke, and died. But I don't regret it; I just wanted an answer before I left.]
[Wang Shu: .... ..., what's the answer?]
[Solo player in dating: How do you type that upside-down question mark?]
Zhong Tingyue couldn't resist her boyfriend's sweet little lips, so she told him the method and received the message a few seconds later.
[Solo Dating Player: ?]
[Solo Dating Player: ?]
[Solo Dating Player: ?]
... ...
A string of question marks filled her WeChat chat window.
I have to say, this boyfriend is such a jerk.
Zhong Tingyue thought for a few seconds in the room, then left. In the living room, He Yi was cracking sunflower seeds and staring at the TV screen.
Lily, the tabby cat, stood by the window, her front paws gripping the glass, facing the wind, rain, thunder, and lightning outside, howling like a warrior battling the storm.
Hearing the door open, Lily the tabby cat immediately ran to Zhong Tingyue's feet, looked up at her owner with eyes full of obedience, and her owner naturally picked her up and held her in her arms to gently comfort her: "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, Mommy is here."
"Where did you get the idea that this tabby cat is afraid of storms? If the window hadn't been closed, it would have jumped out and fought God to the death." He Yi rolled her eyes.
This tabby cat is a complete green tea bitch. It's extremely fierce in front of strangers, biting anyone it catches, but when it faces Zhong Tingyue, it puts on a cute and obedient act, even its meows are so gentle.
Zhong Tingyue did not respond, but went straight to the point: "Chu Fang's mother is coming to stay in Tanhua Community for a few days. Don't tell anyone about our relationship. When you see him and his aunt, just treat them as ordinary neighbors."
"Tsk!" Upon hearing this, He Yi flicked away the sunflower seed shells, her eyes sparkling with gossip. "You two are moving fast! You're about to meet your future mother-in-law. Zhong Tingyue, I never expected you to be so shameless, actually wanting to become someone else's wife. Are you so desperate for a man that you're going crazy?"
She paused, tilted her head, and thought for a moment: "It's understandable, after all, she's never seen a man before."
"Just make sure you don't get caught." Zhong Tingyue said before returning to her room.
"Hey, I haven't finished speaking yet."
"I already guessed it."
"So what do I want to say?"
"Filthy language."
With a bang, the door closed, leaving He Yi sitting on the sofa, saying indignantly, "She's usually so shrewd, how come she couldn't see through Chu Fang's identity? A born love-struck idiot, a complete moron."
... ...
The next day, it was still drizzling in Shanghai.
Without further ado, the first thing Chu's mother did after waking up was to insist that Chu Fang take her to the Tanhua residential area.
Chu Fang had no choice but to agree.
I drove to the residential area and returned home.
Upon entering the house, Chu's mother looked around with curiosity, examining it from top to bottom, inside and out, including the bedroom, bathroom, and balcony. She nodded in satisfaction and said, "This is the house you usually live in. There's no trace of you ever living in Zhonghai Mingyuan."
She paused, then turned around, her eyes like blazing suns, staring intently at Chu Fang, wanting to peel back the layers and understand the child's heart. Her voice rose a few decibels: "Why would you choose to live in this run-down house instead of your spacious apartment? You have ulterior motives. Tell me, are you keeping a mistress hidden away?"
His beautiful wife was hiding in the next room... Chu Fang maintained a calm demeanor: "I told you, my company is nearby, so I often stay here. And, my goodness, this house is worth six million."
"I don't care, you're definitely hiding something from me." Chu's mother started acting like a rogue.
Seeing the speechless look on her child's face, Chu's mother waved her hand, letting Chu Fang off the hook, and softened her tone and attitude: "Okay, okay, I believe you. After all, you're my child, and I believe you one hundred percent."
My dear mom, could you please stop using '100%' when you're lying in the future? It's too obvious.
Chu's mother continued, "However, I've been living in Zhonghai Mingyuan for a while now, and I'm getting a little tired of it. I'd like to stay in this community for the next few days. You don't mind, do you?"
"Whatever you want." Chu Fang shrugged, pretending to be nonchalant. "As long as you're willing, you can stay until the New Year, and we can go home together, no problem."
Chu's mother clapped her hands: "Alright, let's go home together for the New Year, so we can look after each other on the way."
“... ..."
Chu Fang secretly glanced at the balcony next door; it was empty.
With Chu's mother in the house, Chu Fang tensed up, constantly on high alert.
His mother was simple-minded and didn't understand social etiquette or the complexities of human nature. She didn't understand others, but she could clearly understand what Chu Fang was thinking.
This is a mother's understanding of her child.
Just like Chu's mother often said, Chu Fang was a piece of her own flesh and blood.
All day long, Chu Fang felt like he was surrounded by enemies.
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