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Chapter 219 Is there a problem with me dating your mom?

Shen Yuan opened the door to his house.

Just as he expected, the house was quiet, and his parents were still at work.

The chill of a winter afternoon only accentuated the quietness inside the house.

However, it's likely that Li Zhi's family is in a similar situation right now.

An idea popped into Shen Yuan's mind uncontrollably.

and so……

Should I go and call Li Zhi over now?

Shen Yuan shuddered and decided to give up.

I haven't done any preparations yet, I should at least take a shower and change into some nice clothes!

Shen Yuan changed his shoes and went straight into his room.

He tossed his schoolbag onto the chair, let out a long sigh of relief, and sank into the chair in front of his desk.

However, at this moment, Shen Yuan's brain was unusually active.

Li Zhi is coming.

Shen Yuan's gaze unconsciously swept across his room.

A few exercise books spread out on the table, tissues carelessly tossed on the bedside table, two coats draped over the chair, and some trinkets piled up in the corner of the bookshelf...

Shen Yuan's brows furrowed slightly without his notice.

"This... is too chaotic."

He muttered something under his breath, then, as if struck by a sudden thought, jumped up from his chair.

"Li Bao is coming to my room to celebrate the New Year tonight!"

This realization made his heart race instantly, and a strong urge to act overcame his previous laziness.

He quickly began to tidy up.

He grabbed his coat from the back of the chair and shoved it haphazardly into the closet. He stacked the books and exercise books on the table neatly. He bent down to pick up the clutter on the floor and put it back in its place.

The room wasn't particularly tidy, but at least it looked much cleaner.

Shen Yuan then grabbed a broom and started sweeping the floor. After sweeping up the trash, he mopped the floor.

The two kittens, completely unaware that they were being used as an excuse, watched Shen Yuan busy in the room with curious expressions on their faces.

After mopping the floor, Shen Yuan straightened up and looked around, seemingly feeling that it wasn't enough.

"Hmm... it seems like something's missing after just cleaning it up... it feels a bit deserted..."

He scratched his head, his mind racing.

Suddenly, he remembered the projector that was usually placed in his parents' bedroom!
"Yes! Show some lighthearted movies or New Year's Eve galas or something!"

Thinking of the possibility of creating a certain atmosphere, his eyes lit up, and an excited yet slightly shy smile appeared on his face.

However, when Shen Yuan thought of the projector in Li Zhi's study, he felt miserable as a son.

So you want to raise your child frugally?

I'll buy a projector and use it in my room; I don't have anything here!

His grandma’s!

I'm going to steal this projector today!
The tidy room and the projector made him feel a little more at ease, as if a gentle warmth had been laid out for the important moment to come.

Shen Yuan took a deep breath and looked around the small space, which seemed to have been worked on, as if to confirm it once again. Only then did he feel that the excitement and nervousness in his heart had found a more solid foothold.

Now, he should take a shower and then think about what to wear tonight.

However, in the room just a wall away, the same problem was troubling Li Zhi.

The beautiful girl stood in front of the open wardrobe, her fingers unconsciously brushing against the hanging clothes, her brows slightly furrowed.

My first time visiting Shen Yuan's room to "spend New Year's Eve," though ostensibly to visit the cats...

But you have to understand the real situation.

Shen Yuan, the idiot, was incredibly shy.

However, despite saying that, her face was still flushed.

So, what should you wear to look both natural and casual, yet... well, not too casual?

Li Zhi's gaze wandered among several sweaters and coats, her fingertips lingering on a warm-colored sweater before gliding over a casual coat.

The styles she usually wore flashed through her mind, a subtle mix of distress and expectation swirling in her heart.

"Shen Yuan, the idiot, definitely keeps the heating on full blast, so... you probably don't need to wear many layers underneath."

But does that mean she has to wear something thinner?

If I wear something thinner, wouldn't that play right into Thran's hands?
Li Zhi pursed her lips, feeling a bit of a headache.

Just then, her gaze swept over the sock storage box under the wardrobe, where various styles of cotton socks were neatly stacked.

A thought suddenly popped into my head.

Is Shen Yuan a bit... a foot fetishist?
Okay, not a little.

The thought of Shen Yuan massaging her feet made Li Zhi's cheeks burn even hotter.

This realization filled her with a mixture of shame and annoyance, as well as a strange, inexplicable sense of smugness and mischievousness.

Should we... give him a little perk?
Li Zhi was caught in a brief but intense internal struggle.

A voice screamed rationally, "Li Zhi, what are you thinking! Aren't you ashamed! Isn't this being so deliberate just making it seem like you care a lot about his silly fetish? No, no! This is too weird!"

But another voice is tempting us.

"It's winter anyway. And it's just choosing a pair of socks, right? He didn't say anything, he just wore comfortable tights! Besides, I already agreed to go to his house, this is such a small request..."

Li Zhi frowned slightly as he looked at the drawer where socks were stored.

In that instant, Li Zhi thought of the reason why Shen Yuan ignored him in their second year of high school.

That bastard got hooked up with those black stockings!

It makes me so angry just thinking about it!
Obviously!

My legs are clearly longer and prettier!

Ultimately, a stronger voice, one that carried a sense of despair and a hidden expectation, prevailed.

"Hmph! You idiot Shen Yuan likes black stockings, doesn't he? Well, I'll be merciful and wear them for you this once!"

However, as soon as this thought came to mind, Li Zhi felt like he wanted to die.

I'm so embarrassed.

With a complex mix of self-contempt and hidden excitement, Li Zhi finally opened his sock drawer.

Then her gaze fell on several pairs of black stockings, but the girl's eyes quickly fell on the soft, thick black pantyhose.

Even with the air conditioning on in the dead of winter, you can't really wear those thin stockings!

As long as it shows off your leg shape, that's fine!
Li Zhi's sense of shame ultimately made her back down, and she chose a slightly darker pair of thick black pantyhose.

Anyway, it's only a short walk from my house to Shen Yuan's house, so I don't need to wear anything too thick; a down jacket will suffice.

So, given this situation, how should we style tights?
A short skirt?
Ahhhhh! !
"Li Zhi, you've really gone mad."

While the beautiful girl was internally ranting about herself and a certain Seran, she also made a decision.

As a result, the girl's ears blushed even more deeply.

Hmm... I'll take a shower!

Just as Li Zhi made his decision, Shen Yuan walked into the bathroom.

The two of them were making their own preparations for the upcoming New Year's Eve, without prior arrangement.

It's like... preparing for a first date.

After taking a shower, Shen Yuan quickly brought the projector from his parents' room.

Cut first and then play.

I'll tell my parents when they get back; I doubt they'll refuse.

Just as Shen Yuan was setting up the projector, his parents came home.

"Shen Yuan?!"

Ms. Zhang Yuyan's voice came from outside the room, and Shen Yuanfei quickly rushed to the door.

Just then, I saw my mother changing her shoes in the entryway, with Lao Shen following behind.

"What are you doing?"

"Oh, I just wanted to confirm if you're home."

Zhang Yuyan changed into slippers and walked into the living room, casually taking off her scarf: "Want to go out for dinner?"

Before the words had even finished, Shen Yuan immediately shook his head vigorously.

"No, no, no! I'm not going out. Let's eat at home! It's such a hassle to eat out now, we have to wait forever for a table!"

Shen Yuan refused decisively, his speech even quickening.

Just kidding, going out to eat is absolutely out of the question.

He went out to eat, what will happen to Li Bao?
Hearing Shen Yuan's words, Ms. Zhang Yuyan nodded: "Then you can eat at home."

"what?"

Shen Yuan was taken aback. What did that mean?
“Your dad and I are planning to go out to eat. Since you don’t want to go out, you can stay at home,” Zhang Yuyan said decisively.

Shen Yuan blinked.

Well, that's very much in line with my mom's behavior.

"No, then what should I eat?" Shen Yuan had just finished speaking when his phone rang with a "ding".

Old Shen's voice rang out at the right moment: "I've transferred it to you. Buy whatever you want to eat."

"I ordered takeout for myself on New Year's Eve... Am I even my biological child?"

Zhang Yuyan rolled her eyes at Shen Yuan: "I'll transfer you another 200, take it or leave it."

"Eat, eat, eat!" Shen Yuan laughed heartily.

In short, I asked my mom to transfer 200 yuan to me.

Besides, it's a good thing for me if my parents go out to eat!

"You idiot kid, don't let me eat random things."

Zhang Yuyan warned as she walked toward the bedroom.

As Shen Yuan watched his mother walk towards the bedroom, he suddenly remembered that the projector was still in his room, and his heart tightened.

He quickly took two steps to catch up and spoke before Ms. Zhang Yuyan could open the master bedroom door.

"Mom, um... I put the projector in my room." Shen Yuan's voice wasn't loud, and it carried a hint of deliberate naturalness, as if he had been caught doing something wrong.

Zhang Yuyan's hand had just touched the doorknob when she heard this, she paused, turned her head and glared at him.

Why are you moving it?

Her tone was full of suspicion.

Faced with his mother's scrutinizing gaze, Shen Yuan's eyes darted around for a moment before he honestly confessed, "Uh... Li Zhi is coming over tonight... we'll celebrate the New Year together."

As soon as he finished speaking, he clearly saw his mother's pupils dilate slightly, and then the corners of her mouth involuntarily curled up slightly, although she immediately pursed them back to cover it up.

"Tsk!"

Zhang Yuyan waved her hand dismissively, but her face clearly showed a knowing look that said, "I knew you were up to something."

"Return it to me unopened after you're done using it!"

After saying that, she pushed open the door and went into the bedroom.

Shen Yuan was left standing alone outside the door, blinking at the closed bedroom door.

Before Shen Yuan could say anything more, Old Shen patted him on the shoulder and joked, "Do you need your mother and me to come back a little later?"

This teasing remark, full of mischievous intent, was like a red-hot needle piercing Shen Yuan's sensitive nerves.

"dad!"

Shen Yuan's face flushed red instantly, the blush spreading all the way to his ears and neck. He was so embarrassed that he almost jumped up.

"How could that be! There's no need! Absolutely no need! Don't overthink it!!"

Seeing his son's embarrassed state, Old Shen's mischievous smile deepened.

He increased the pressure on Shen Yuan's shoulder, his fingers gently kneading Shen Yuan's shoulder muscles.

"Heh," Old Shen let out a short laugh, giving Shen Yuan a meaningful look, "Alright, there's no need for that, is there?"

He then slowly withdrew his hand, turned and walked towards the bedroom, but at the end, Old Shen left behind a somewhat threatening remark.

"That's best."

Shen Yuan stood there, his face still flushed, feeling a faint burning sensation in his shoulder blades where his father had pinched him.

Thinking of his father's expression, Shen Yuan couldn't help but complain, "What are you thinking! My relationship with Li Zhi is so innocent..."

As he spoke, Shen Yuan pursed his lips and muttered, "Simply childhood sweethearts."

Watching his parents walk into the bedroom, Shen Yuan was too lazy to wait at the door any longer. He then opened his phone, accepted two 200-yuan red envelopes, and opened the food delivery app.

Faced with a dazzling array of takeout options, Shen Yuan finally ordered a KFC meal.

I had just put down my phone when the bedroom door opened.

Shen Yuan looked in the direction of the sound and was almost blinded by the light.

My parents' outfits have completely shed their usual classy look, replaced by a completely different kind of fashionable and casual style.

"What the heck! What are you guys doing here?"

Zhang Yuyan rolled her eyes at Shen Yuan: "Eat, what else are we doing?"

"Wow," Shen Yuan's mouth gaped open as he looked at his parents, who had suddenly become several levels more sophisticated, and blurted out, "Dressed so smartly? Anyone who didn't know better would think you were going out on a date."

"What's wrong?" Old Shen looked at Shen Yuan with disdain. "Is there a problem with me dating your mother?"

Shen Yuan shook his head, not daring to say anything.

Ms. Zhang Yuyan ignored her son's teasing and walked straight to the entrance, where she gracefully put on the pair of black ankle boots that looked very expensive.

Old Shen followed suit, naturally picking up Zhang Yuyan's wool scarf and wrapping it around her neck.

Just when Shen Yuan thought his parents were about to leave, Zhang Yuyan affectionately took his arm, the movement natural and smooth.

Old Shen also turned to the side very naturally, matching her movements, with a hint of doting smile on his face.

The two stood together, bathed in the light, looking like a perfect couple, a truly pleasing sight to behold.

Seeing my parents' intimate behavior, oblivious to everyone else, and then comparing it to my own situation of having to order takeout all by myself tonight.

A strange, bittersweet feeling welled up in Shen Yuan's heart.

He felt like a child who had been given some pocket money and then sent out to play by himself, watching helplessly as his parents, hand in hand, abandoned him to find their own private time.

"Tsk."

Shen Yuan shook his head, not envious at all.

"boom."

The door closed gently, shutting out the loving figures of the couple outside.

The world is so beautiful, and his parents are so "abusing" their relationship...

Forget it, I don't want to think about it anymore. I'll wait for Li Bao.

Outside the door, Zhang Yuyan, arm in arm with Lao Shen, said smugly, "I told you, this kid definitely had a plan."

Old Shen nodded: "You guessed right, but is it really okay for us to just leave like this?"

"Heh," Zhang Yuyan chuckled, "What's the problem? They're both adults, they have ID cards, what right do you have to control them?"

“That’s true.” Old Shen nodded. “Our going out will also reduce some of the pressure on them.”

"Will you be back later?"

"Sure, where would you like to watch the fireworks?"

The elevator doors opened, and the couple stepped inside.

……

Li Zhi sat on the sofa watching his parents busy in the kitchen.

I just... feel like I'm superfluous.

"Dad, Mom, I'll go to Shen Yuan's house after I finish eating."

As soon as Li Zhi finished speaking, Old Li in the kitchen turned around and his gaze lingered for a moment on his daughter's slightly reddened ears.

A knowing smile played on his lips as he asked in a calm tone, "Are you going to celebrate New Year's Eve?"

Li Zhi felt her cheeks burning even hotter. She awkwardly looked away and nodded slightly. Old Li didn't say much, only giving a simple "hmm," his tolerant gaze a silent acquiescence.

Li Zhi breathed a sigh of relief, but then felt her heart beat even faster.

Before long, the aroma of food filled the air.

The family sat around the dining table for a meal.

Outside the window, the winter night grew increasingly chilly, but inside, it was warm and cozy, the steam from the food blurring the thin frost on the glass.

The warmth of the home-cooked dishes dispelled the subtle flutter in Li Zhi's heart, allowing her to focus on the food in front of her.

After finishing her meal, Xu Chan put down her chopsticks and said in a calm tone, "Tomorrow is New Year's Day, and your grandparents are talking about you. We'll go there tomorrow and come back the day after."

Li Zhi, who was engrossed in eating, looked up upon hearing this and quickly nodded his chin: "Mm."

The girl focused on eating, trying to hide the slight guilt that had once again crossed her mind because of the earlier mention of going out.

Looking at his daughter's obedient appearance, Lao Li smiled and shook his head.

"Oh right, tonight..."

Old Li paused, and Li Zhi's fingers, gripping the chopsticks, unconsciously tightened.

"Remember not to be too late, leave at 9 am tomorrow."

The voice wasn't loud, but it landed steadily on the quiet dining table, carrying an unquestionable parental stance.

Li Zhigang's shoulders, which had relaxed after agreeing to go to his maternal grandfather's house, instantly tensed up a little again.

"Oh, I know."

She gave a mumbled reply, quickly lowered her head, picked up her chopsticks and pretended to continue picking up food, trying to hide the blush that was rising on her face and the fluttering of her heart.

Sand coin Shen Yuan...

Seeing Li Zhi engrossed in his meal, Lao Li and Xu Chan exchanged a glance.

Both husband and wife knew what their daughter was doing.

It's for New Year's Eve.

That silly girl doesn't even think about it herself, when did she ever spend New Year's Eve with Shen Yuan?
So stupid.

But the couple pretended not to know anything.

After dinner, it was already past 7 o'clock.

Li Zhi got up and obediently tidied up her dishes before returning to her room.

(End of this chapter)