Chapter 46 You are my lucky star

The journey home was particularly long today. It usually took me ten minutes to walk, but today it seemed to take me several hours.

When Shen Xinghe first got in the car, he was hesitant about whether to sit in the passenger seat or in the back. He was afraid that it would be awkward for two people to sit in the front without talking, so he chose to sit in the back.

Shen Fangzhong also looked at him from the rearview mirror from time to time, and moved his mouth several times before saying: "I haven't been a driver for a long time, and I'm still a little uncomfortable."

Even the conversation was so stiff.

"You drive very steadily, much better than when I was a kid. I remember you almost flipped into a ditch when you were driving before."

A typical topic terminator, Shen Xinghe was talking about this time when he and his mother went out to play together when they were in elementary school. They were walking on a mountain road, and his father slipped when he made a sharp turn.

At that time, his mother said: "Your father is not cut out to be a driver."

Sure enough, Shen Fangzhong later became the big boss, but she left.

They both remembered these things, and the car fell silent again.

Shen Fangzhong saw from the rearview mirror that Shen Xinghe had his elbows on his knees, deep in thought, probably trying to avoid the awkward atmosphere of having nothing to say.

Seeing Shen Xinghe's worried face, he couldn't help but think of what he saw and heard at school today.

Shen Xinghe had never been called to school as a parent in all his years of study. When he received the call this time, he was surprised and a little delighted.

Because Shen Xinghe was too well behaved, he had no chance to go to school and understand his child's daily life at school like other parents. From childhood to adulthood, he had only met his class teacher a few times.

He didn't know what Shen Xinghe was like outside the family.

So, today I deliberately went there a little earlier and pretended to chat with the students, only to find out that this is the role his son plays in the school.

The girl made no secret of her admiration for Shen Xinghe, and much of this admiration was based on his achievements, his appearance, and his way of dealing with people.

It turns out that Shen Xinghe would stand up for his classmates, speak eloquently on the stage, and be eloquent in debates.

The little boy who hid in the corner and cried for several days when his mother left finally grew up and became "someone else's child", almost perfect without any flaws.

Many girls would put Li Panxi's name together with his. Shen Fangzhong couldn't help asking: "Do you like Shuliang or Li Panxi?"

Shen Xinghe was drinking water when he was choked by it and started coughing.

Father Shen slowed down and handed him a tissue from the side. "Is it that serious? Do you feel guilty about this?"

Shen Xinghe wiped it clean and said, "Aren't you afraid that I'll fall in love too early?" Aren't most parents worried about their children falling in love too early? Especially in the third year of high school.

His father smiled and said, "Don't worry, I believe in your self-control. Just don't hurt girls. I mean hurt in all aspects. Youth should always have some good memories, right?"

They had never talked like this before, and Shen Xinghe felt unnatural, so he just nodded blindly.

"You haven't answered my question yet."

Who do you like? Shen Xinghe thought for a moment, "Li Panxi and I are classmates, not even friends."

"Where's Shuliang? I think this kid is great. Don't tell me she's just a neighbor."

At this time, they had arrived home, and Shen Xinghe got out of the car quickly, "I think besides being the driver, the reporters are also welcome to have you as a guest."

He had never been teased like this before. He was worthy of being teased by his son. "You little brat..."

When Shen Xinghe heard this, a corner of his heart suddenly collapsed. At this moment, they seemed to be just a harmonious and ordinary father and son relationship.

They haven't been together like this for a long time.

The attitudes between father and son have always been sharp, especially when it comes to his mother, the conflict becomes even more intense.

In the past, their activities were mainly centered at home, and the topic of conversation was always limited.

Shen Fangzhong was much gentler today and was trying to find various topics to talk about.

Shen Xinghe had only taken two steps when he followed him, his hand naturally resting on Shen Xinghe's shoulder. "Your father is an experienced person, and he knows the twists and turns of youth best. Shuliang is a good child, and you should seize the opportunity after the college entrance examination."

He guessed it before I said anything.

When other people invite their parents over, their homes become a mess, so why is it that he invites his parents so beautifully?

Yes, it is beautiful, he feels that Lin Shuliang is his lucky star.

…

Lin Shuliang was not as relaxed as him. As soon as she got in the car, she said, "You don't have any improper thoughts about Xinghe, do you?"

Tsk... her own mother used this word, what an unreasonable thought! You can see what it means!

Lin Shuliang glared at her. "Your daughter is very popular, okay? What do you mean I have improper thoughts about her?"

Cheng Lin smiled, "Of course, you look so much like me, you'll definitely be popular." She didn't forget to praise herself. "But you still need to put more effort into your studies. I always feel that the head teacher of Class 1 is a little... How should I put it? Maybe it's because your grades are not good."

She just wanted to say that the head teacher looked down on Lin Shuliang, but she didn't know how to say it out loud.

Lin Shuliang knew what she meant, "There's nothing I can do. Shen Xinghe is so outstanding."

"So you should learn more from him!" Cheng Lin thought for a moment, afraid of undermining Lin Shuliang's confidence, "Actually, I think you are also very good. Not everyone can win so many awards. Haha, you are my child, is it not nice for me to say this?"

Lin Shuliang perked up, "Not at all, very well said!"

As he spoke, he applauded.

Cheng Lin was silent for a long time. "No matter who the other party is, I will not let him slander you. If it weren't for your Uncle Shen's understanding today, I would definitely have quarreled with that teacher. Why is my daughter looked down upon by others?"

She said it seriously, and Lin Shuliang thought she was joking. She turned around to mock her, but she unexpectedly saw that she looked very serious.

Suddenly, a warm feeling passed through my heart. This might be her confidence. No matter how wronged she felt outside, there would always be a place where she could put her anxiety at ease.

…

"I heard that your parents were invited to visit yesterday? And you and Shen Xinghe were together? What happened?" No need to think, it was Luo Yun again with a million whys.

Lin Shuliang passed by her and handed in the notebook, "You really have a lot of questions in your mind. Let me ask you one first, how did you know about this?"

"I asked the squad leader to find out. Tell me, did you two have a premature love affair and were discovered, so they asked your parents to come and beat you up? And then you two refused to surrender and resisted in various ways. God, it's so pitiful, but I support you mentally."

Lin Shuliang admired her imagination. "Why don't you learn to be a screenwriter and director? It's such a waste of talent! I don't think as much as you do. Besides, what's really going on between Shen Xinghe and me? Are you worthy of Xu Chen? You took so much from him and you deceived me. You're so fickle."

She immediately denied it, "I was coerced, that doesn't count! For artists like us, love is the most important thing and we won't be influenced by worldly things."

Lin Shuliang saw Li Panxi standing outside and calling her, so she pushed Luo Yun away and said, "Okay, artist who puts love first, please move aside. I have something to go out for."

"You haven't told me yet! What's the matter?"

Lin Shuliang smiled and turned back, "Don't worry, no matter what it is, it's not what you think."

Li Panxi was smiling as usual, she had been smiling like that since the first time she met her, but when she thought of what Chen Jingyi said, she felt that Li Panxi's smile was very fake.

"What do you want to talk to me about?" Lin Shuliang asked in a neutral tone.

"Yeah." She nodded. "I'm a little worried about you. I heard yesterday that you and Xinghe were invited to stay with your parents."

Perhaps in the eyes of everyone, it is rare to invite parents in such a peaceful way, and everyone thinks that inviting parents is a big deal.

Lin Shuliang leaned on the balcony, feeling lazy. The late autumn sun was rare, and she liked it very much. She answered Li Panxi's question irrelevantly, "Li Panxi, are you free?"

Li Panxi was not used to her sudden change, "Shuliang, what did you say?"

"Seeing Xu Chen pursuing me like this and causing such a stir, you feel a sense of accomplishment, right?" Lin Shuliang still basked in the sun with her eyes closed, without looking up at her.

"I don't understand what you mean." Li Panxi was still playing dumb.

At this time, Chen Jingyi came. She walked over and asked, "Panxi, why are you here?"

Now that everyone is gathered, Lin Shuliang opened her eyes and sneered, "Don't understand what it means? It doesn't matter, there is someone who can understand it. Ask classmate Chen Jingyi, she knows it very well. It's nothing, I'll go in."

After saying that, Lin Shuliang looked at them both sarcastically and turned into the classroom.

Li Panxi saw that something was wrong and whispered, "Come with me."

They went to the rooftop, where there were plenty of places to sit. Li Panxi came here because she thought that no one was there at this time.

Li Panxi rolled her eyes fiercely behind Chen Jingyi's back, then turned around and smiled, "What did you talk about with Lin Shuliang? She just said Xu Chen likes me."

"No, I saw Xu Chen coming to our class that day. I brought her breakfast. She looked so arrogant, and I felt uncomfortable. So I said a few words to discourage her."

Li Panxi understood, "So what did you say?"

Chen Jingyi always thought that Li Panxi was a gentle person, but now, she was a little afraid of Li Panxi. Although she was smiling, she felt even more terrifying.

"What I'm saying is that Xu Chen doesn't like her at all, but he thinks she's stealing your limelight, so he pursues her so fiercely. That's how it was, before she came, you were the focus, but now, I just think she doesn't deserve it! Xu Chen treats her well because of you..."

Li Panxi closed her eyes and interrupted her, "That's enough!"

She continued to speak, and Li Panxi raised her voice, "I've said enough!"

Chen Jingyi was startled, "I'm sorry..."

Li Panxi put away her sly look, smiled and said, "It's okay, I was a little excited just now, you can go back."

They were on the rooftop. There was a small potted plant under Li Panxi's feet. She kicked it and cursed, "Idiot."

This is inconsistent with her usual style, or rather, this is what she is like.

She was about to curse when she heard some noise at the door. Shen Xinghe suddenly walked out from the other side and looked at her expressionlessly.