Wife, please behave yourself.

Chapter 157 Father and Son are alike

Chi Jinhe smiled happily.

She seemed to never have dreamed that she would meet Liu Songyan in this place.

He looked up at the other person with a silly grin for a long time.

Only then did he belatedly peek out and look at the open security door behind the boy.

When her gaze returned to Liu Songyan, she asked him in surprise.

What brings you to this neighborhood?

"My dad bought a house here."

Upon hearing the girl's question, Liu Songyan answered without any hesitation.

He raised his hand to gesture behind him.

Seeing Liu Songyan's actions, Chi Jinhe had already guessed what was going on, but when she found that things were just as she had predicted, she couldn't help but show surprise.

He blinked frequently and mumbled something unexpectedly.

"The houses here are so expensive, Uncle, did you take out a loan?"

"Full payment."

Wow~ Uncle is so amazing~

Chi Jinhe was clearly stunned.

Uncle Liu, who used to own a bookstore, was able to buy a new house outright in just a few months.

To 14-year-old Chi Jinhe, this was like a dream.

Hearing the praise for his father from the other person, Liu Songyan, as the son, couldn't help but feel a little proud.

My back straightened up considerably immediately.

It took Chi Jinhe a long time to react after being shocked, and then she smiled and spoke to the boy beside her.

Congratulations! You'll be able to live in a new house from now on!

"We just bought it a few days ago, and haven't even started decorating yet."

"The renovation will be quick. I heard from my grandma that it can be done in one or two months."

After thinking for a moment, Chi Jinhe smiled and said again.

"You can move in before winter break!"

"hope so."

"This place is very close to No. 1 High School. Do you want to apply to No. 1 High School next year for the high school entrance exam?"

As the best high school in the city, anyone who can get into No. 1 High School can be considered an outstanding student in the local schools.

Chi Jinhe is currently working hard for this goal, hoping to get into the best high school in the city based on his grades.

Upon hearing Chi Jinhe's question, Liu Songyan seemed rather indifferent.

"Since they've bought houses here, they should probably try to get into the top high school."

"Then you'll have to work harder, the admission score for No. 1 High School is very high."

"hehe."

With a light laugh, Liu Songyan didn't find it difficult at all.

Based on his performance in this monthly exam, even with a poor English score, he has already reached the admission score for the top high school.

Therefore, Liu Songyan believes that it doesn't matter where he goes to high school.

Now that his father had bought a house here, he also began to favor the best high school in the city so that it would be more convenient for him to go to school in the future.

"By the way, have you and Zhizhi made up?"

The conversation took a turn, and the words coming from Chi Jinhe's mouth made Liu Songyan pause in surprise.

When he looked to his side, he met Chi Jinhe's curious gaze, recalling how Chi Jinhe had addressed Shen Ruzhi earlier.

Realizing what had happened, he asked with a hint of confusion.

"Zhizhi? Why are you calling her by her nickname?"

At Shen Ruzhi's home, Liu Songyan heard Wen Yunwei call her daughter that more than once. Although it was not explicitly stated, it was most likely that this was the nickname she used at home.

Normally, Liu Songyan, who is in the same class, would call her by her full name, but he had to call her Zhizhi by her own name.

He probably couldn't bring himself to utter such a mushy nickname, even if it meant his death.

"She told me to call her that. Zhizhi and I are really good friends!"

"That's just wishful thinking on your part..."

"No, that's not true. I also go to see her on Saturdays and Sundays."

Chi Jinhe's remarks surprised Liu Songyan somewhat.

The two, who seem to have little interaction at school, actually have a very good relationship in private.

She glanced at him a few more times, looking at Chi Jinhe's beaming smile.

Before Liu Songyan could speak, the people who were originally inside the room appeared at the doorway.

Perhaps because the security door was open, even though Liu Songyan and Chi Jinhe's voices weren't loud, they still faintly reached into the room.

Liu Wanqiu was the first to notice Chi Jinhe.

Since their father went to work at the television station, the brother and sister no longer go to the shop during their lunch break at school.

That's why, even though they were in the same school, Liu Wanqiu hadn't seen Chi Jinhe for a long time.

"Little crybaby sister~"

She sweetly called out the nickname she had given Chi Jinhe herself.

Liu Wanqiu quickly stepped forward to give him a big hug, and Chi Jinhe, who had never experienced this before, was ready to receive it as if nothing had happened.

However, the two did not embrace when they met again.

With quick reflexes, Liu Songyan immediately reached out and touched his younger sister's forehead to ensure that she maintained a relatively safe distance from Chi Jinhe in front of her.

"..."

Chi Jinhe seemed quite puzzled by this behavior.

Before she could even ask, Liu Changcun, who had been watching, offered an explanation.

“Late Autumn is quite strong, and Songyan is worried that you might get hurt.”

"Uh-huh."

An Zhaoran nodded in deep agreement, clearly agreeing with Liu Changcun's explanation.

It wasn't until An Zhaoran responded that Chi Jinhe noticed the unfamiliar figure standing next to Liu Changcun.

She had met Ning Mengyao and Wen Yunwei before, but this beautiful aunt in front of her was a first for her.

A questioning gaze was cast ahead, which Liu Changcun noticed.

With a smile on his face, he introduced her to his chosen daughter-in-law.

"This is An Zhaoran, you can just call her Auntie."

He paused, then turned to An Zhaoran and spoke.

"This is Song Yan's girlfriend, her name is Chi Jinhe."

"..."

Liu Songyan, who was about to pull his arm back after placing his hand on his sister's forehead, immediately showed a shocked expression.

Looking at her father, who was rambling incoherently, Liu Wanqiu immediately spoke up to refute him before he could react.

"Little Crybaby Sister isn't Brother's girlfriend, it's Sister Zhizhi!"

"you shut up!"

The scene seemed to be getting more and more chaotic, and Liu Songyan, who didn't know how to explain it to begin with, suddenly panicked.

She hurriedly covered Liu Wanqiu's mouth to stop her from talking nonsense. Meeting An Zhaoran's surprised gaze, her eyes involuntarily drifted to the side.

Chi Jinhe's face was flushed at the moment.

However, she did not offer any rebuttal or explanation regarding Liu Changcun's statement.

Why are you blushing?!
Silently repeating this in his mind, Liu Songyan ignored his struggling sister and hurriedly explained to Chi Jinhe beside him.

"Don't listen to my dad's nonsense, he's just joking with you."

"I know……"

Silently lowering her face, Chi Jinhe, feeling shy, naturally didn't take it seriously.

Back when they worked at the bookstore, Liu Changcun always liked to call her "daughter-in-law" to her face to tease her. Although it didn't happen often, it always made Chi Jinhe extremely shy.

His gaze shifted from Liu Songyan to Liu Wanqiu, who was stammering and resisting.

Chi Jinhe's initial shyness vanished instantly.

She clearly remembered the words Liu Wanqiu had just shouted.

I thought of Shen Ruzhi, who was in the same class.

The two, who had become friends, would go to the school cafeteria for lunch with Liu Songyan every day.

Although Shen Ruzhi and Liu Songyan often bickered, Chi Jinhe would just watch silently with a silly grin.

But even though she was slow to react, she had already sensed something was off between the two of them.

Furthermore, after the last monthly exam, Liu Songyan's attitude towards Shen Ruzhi also changed drastically.

She could have fooled herself.

However, once Liu Wanqiu brought the matter to light, Chi Jinhe had no choice but to ignore it.

Seeing this, Liu Changcun had no intention of staying any longer to be a third wheel.

Considering that her son now also has a mobile phone, she decided to take An Zhaoran and Liu Wanqiu away first, to create a space for the two children to be alone together.

After rescuing Liu Wanqiu, who was struggling, from her son's grasp, and saying goodbye to the two children, she called to An Zhaoran behind her to take the elevator away together.

As the elevator doors closed, Liu Wanqiu inside was still breathing heavily.

An Zhaoran, on the other hand, looked at Liu Changcun with a complicated expression.

After a long while, he muttered to himself.

"Father and son are alike..."

"What did you say?"

"nothing……"

Or perhaps the other person spoke too softly, so much so that even though they were in the same elevator, Liu Changcun couldn't hear what they were saying.

The elevator arrived at the first floor, and Liu Changcun led Liu Wanqiu ahead.

An Zhaoran, however, followed slowly, lagging behind by a step.

Her gaze remained fixed on Liu Changcun's back, but her mind kept replaying the scene she had just witnessed.

An Zhaoran had been observing the girl named Chi Jinhe.

Unlike her senior's daughter, this child's eyes crinkled when she smiled, making her look especially adorable. She was a completely different type from Shen Ruzhi.

However, one thing is beyond doubt.

Anyone with eyes can see that, whether it's Shen Ruzhi or Chi Jinhe whom we just saw.

It seems that everyone has a much stronger liking for Liu Songyan than for ordinary classmates.

Now that An Zhaoran has experienced what it's like to like someone, she can easily discern the true feelings of others when observing them.

Although Chi Jinhe didn't express it very obviously, she clearly had special feelings for Liu Songyan.

This made me think of Liu Changcun, who was standing in front of me.

Whether it's Ning Mengyao or Wen Yunwei... Liu Changcun has unclear relationships with both of them.

Even I am like that.

Even though he had been living with the other party for so long, Liu Changcun had never clearly expressed his thoughts.

Although An Zhaoran is now perfectly clear about her own feelings.

But she could never figure out the man in front of her.

He did not refuse the suggestion to move in, and he also agreed to the invitation to work at the TV station.

They got along very well, and he even brought her along to choose a property before buying a new house.

They seem to value themselves highly, but have never clearly expressed it.

An Zhaoran didn't understand.

She was unsure how Liu Changcun truly felt about her.

Is it love, or is it like how he treated Ning Mengyao and Wen Yunwei?

The man's attitude baffled An Zhaoran; she wasn't even sure if Liu Changcun had any feelings for her.

The more I thought about these things, the more depressed I became.

The good mood that was originally supposed to be when bringing the children to see the new house has now vanished without a trace.

When An Zhaoran stopped walking, she became confused.

Liu Changcun, who was leading his daughter away ahead, noticed this.

She stopped walking and turned to look back, holding her daughter's hand.

When he saw An Zhaoran stop moving, he turned back after a moment of silence.

He walked toward her.

They arrived in front of An Zhaoran.

"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

"No……"

Shaking her head in response, An Zhaoran raised her face and met the gaze of the father and daughter in front of her.

Seeing Liu Wanqiu staring at him curiously, he had words on the tip of his tongue, but because the child was present, he couldn't bring himself to say them.

Liu Changcun realized this as well, so he calmly spoke to his daughter first.

"There's a swing up ahead, Wanqiu, go play on it for a while."

"Oh."

Obediently responding, Liu Wanqiu didn't say anything more.

The area they were visiting wasn't far from her father, so she didn't have any objections.

With cheerful steps, I ran towards the open space with amusement facilities, sat on the swing, and cheered myself up.

Liu Changcun, the father, kept his eyes on Liu Wanqiu until he was sure she had left, and then turned his gaze back to An Zhaoran beside him.

Seeing the other person's unpleasant expression.

"You can talk now."

"..."

Still silent.

But An Zhaoran silently raised her head.

Looking at Liu Changcun with a complicated expression, he seemed hesitant, but finally mustered up the courage to ask.

"Now it's just the two of us..."

With her lips pursed, An Zhaoran continued to ask.

"What exactly is their relationship?"

(End of this chapter)