The divorce comeback system arrived right after I was born.

The counselor sent the message at 11 p.m.

[Teacher Zhou: Chen, you have a perfect score for participation in the final exam. Based on a 50+50 ratio, you only need 20 points on the written exam to pass. However, you barely attended any classes this semester and don't even know your professors. Are you sure you can get 20 points?]

Chen Zhi stared at the message and leaned back in his chair.

This is slander, blatant slander.

He was the top science student in the province, a star student in the Yuanpei Class. Even if he hadn't looked at a book for half a year, he could cross the 20-point threshold with his eyes closed.

He replied with two words: 【Don't worry】

Teacher Zhou remained silent for a long time before finally replying with only a period.

On the day of the exam, Chen Zhi entered the examination room right on time, found his seat, and opened the exam paper.

Chen Zhi really couldn't understand it.

But he reacted quickly, applying what he had learned on the spot. With his high school foundation, he managed to fill in most of the questions within two hours.

If you can't write out the subjective questions, just add the steps, and get each step right as you go.

When the results came out, Chen Zhi specifically logged into the academic affairs system to take a look.

21 points for neatness.

Chen Zhi closed the webpage with satisfaction.

21 points, one point more than 20 points, a solid score.

The counselor's message followed quickly.

[Teacher Zhou: ...Chen Zhi, do you know how I got those 21 points? I went to four teachers, begging them to give me as many points as possible on the subjective questions.]

[Teacher Zhou: You got two steps right on that big question, but the answer was completely wrong, so you got 5 points. The logic in the essay question was fairly clear, so you got an extra 3 points for neatness. Together, you barely passed.]

After reading it, Chen Zhi replied with two words.

Chen Zhi: Thank you.

Teacher Zhou: ...

At least I didn't fail any courses, which is something to celebrate.

As for the counselor's claim that he only passed because of personal connections, Chen Zhi decided not to admit it.

The version he chose to remember was: first in the province for science, performed exceptionally well on the day, and completely overwhelmed his opponent.

After the final exams, winter break is just around the corner.

Train tickets are extremely difficult to obtain during the Spring Festival travel rush. Zhang Tianyang used four ticket-grabbing software acceleration packages, but he still couldn't get a single standing ticket.

Guo Yang even mobilized his extended family in Tianjin to help him click on the ticket-grabbing link every day at the same time, with the progress bar stuck at 99% without moving.

Li Zicong didn't care and simply bought a first-class ticket to Sanya, planning to spend half a month relaxing by the sea.

"Brother Zhi, you haven't even tried to buy tickets these past few days. Are you planning to walk back?" Guo Yang asked, staring at the ticket-buying page.

Chen Zhi picked up the water glass on the table and took a sip.

"Who still seriously tries to buy tickets these days?"

Chen Zhi not only doesn't need to fight for tickets, but now he's also facing some troubles.

As a renowned master of balance, Peking University's well-known Computer Science student currently has a very full schedule.

Just last night, the three girls each sent their plans for going home.

The first one is Li Zhiyi.

The girl had bought her ticket early and called last night, wanting to go home with him. Her voice was soft and sweet, and she sounded pitiful.

"I'm just afraid I'll get lost inside and then I won't be able to find you."

She probably described herself as a lost kitten.

Chen Zhi hardened his heart and coaxed Li Zhiyi for half an hour with kind words, promising to personally escort her through security today, which finally calmed her down. After all, the tickets had long been sold out, and he couldn't very well hang on the roof of the high-speed train and go back with it.

The second one is Pei Ningxue.

It was just one sentence on WeChat.

My driver will pick you up tomorrow. Grab your luggage and come straight with me.

The third is Lin Wanwan.

I sent a bunch of messages, along with a bunch of pitiful emojis.

[Chen Zhi! I've finished recording the show here, and Sister Su arranged a Toyota Coaster for me to drive straight back! It's just Sister Su and me in the car, with heating, snacks, and a huge screen! Will you come and keep me company?]

Three dialog boxes are displayed side by side on the WeChat homepage.

Chen Zhi quickly assessed the current situation in his mind.

Li Zhiyi's relationship with Pei Ningxue has warmed up, and she has stabilized her position. Pei Ningxue had just revealed the truth at Wanliu Academy a while ago, and her reassurance was quite effective.

Only Lin Wanwan, his true childhood sweetheart. He had been busy with company financing lately and had indeed neglected her for too long.

The risk of a fire in the backyard is too great.

They chose Lin Wanwan.

Chen Zhi opened Pei Ningxue's chat box and quickly typed a line of text.

"No need, I have some important business to attend to. I've already arranged a car, you can go ahead."

The phone rang less than three seconds after the message was sent.

Chen Zhiqing cleared his throat and pressed the answer button.

"Feed".

Pei Ningxue's voice came through the receiver, clear and articulate.

"Scumbag."

beep...

The call ended abruptly. Chen Zhi stared at the black screen and stroked his chin.

Once one problem is solved, the next one must be dealt with.

The next morning, Chen Zhi accompanied Li Zhiyi to Beijing South Railway Station.

The train station was packed with people. Li Zhiyi was wearing a white down jacket and fluffy earmuffs. She was clutching Chen Zhi's clothes tightly, as if afraid he would run away if she let go.

After squeezing through the crowd to the security checkpoint, Chen Zhi pushed his suitcase in front of her.

"Go in, take your ticket, and send a message once you get on the bus."

Li Zhiyi stood still, her clear almond-shaped eyes looking at him with a moist expression.

"Can't you really come with me?"

Chen Zhi reached out and ruffled the woolen hat on her head. "Be good, hurry inside, don't miss your train. I'll come find you when I get home in a few days."

Li Zhiyi bit her lip, then suddenly took a step forward, hugged Chen Zhi, and nuzzled her head against his chest. Only then did she drag her suitcase through security, looking back every few steps.

Chen Zhicai breathed a long sigh of relief only after the white figure disappeared into the crowd.

Turning around and leaving the South Station, Chen Zhi headed straight for the South Gate of Peking University.

Outside the south gate, a Toyota Coaster was already parked on the side of the road.

Chen Zhi pulled the suitcase over, and just as he reached the car door, the door slid open with a "whoosh".

Lin Wanwan was wearing a hoodie, with most of her body sticking out, and she grabbed his arms with both hands and pulled him up.

"Hurry, hurry! It's freezing outside!"

Chen Zhi boarded the train. The heater was on in the carriage, making the temperature pleasant.

The interior of this Coaster had been modified; it was spacious and luxurious. Lin Wanwan pulled him towards the back row of seats, pointing to a large bag of snacks next to them.

"Duck necks, potato chips, and hot milk tea!"

Sitting in the front row of airline seats was a woman with short, neat hair, holding a tablet computer in her hand. She was Lin Wanwan's agent, Su Man.

Hearing the noise, Su Man turned around and nodded to Chen Zhi.

Su Man didn't say anything polite, her gaze lingering on Chen Zhi for two seconds.

To outsiders, Lin Wanwan is now a rising star with high viewership on variety shows, while Chen Zhi is just an ordinary college student from a prestigious university. The gap in their social standing has widened significantly.

But Su Man was smart. When she saw Lin Wanwan's expression, as if she wanted to stick her whole body to Chen Zhi, she turned her head back, put on her noise-canceling headphones, and continued to stare at the data on the tablet.

The car started smoothly and drove onto the highway.

Lin Wanwan tore open the packaging of the duck neck, skillfully picked out a piece of collarbone full of meat, and stuffed it directly into Chen Zhi's mouth.

"I've been filming a show lately, eating those bland diet meals every day, my mouth is practically watering," Lin Wanwan complained in a low voice, her eyes sparkling as she stared at him. "What about you? Have you been eating properly at school? You seem to have lost weight?"

Chen Zhi took a bite of the meat and casually pulled out a tissue to wipe his hands.

How could I not lose weight? Between raising billions in funding and dealing with you guys...

Even the donkeys in the production team wouldn't dare to take such a full shift.

"I did eat, but I'm almost exhausted from dealing with this mess." Chen Zhi sighed, half-jokingly.

Lin Wanwan looked at the dark circles under his eyes with a pang of heartache, and reached out her delicate fingers to poke his cheek.

"Then you can lean on me and take a nap later."

As she spoke, she adjusted her posture, freeing up her shoulders, and patted them.

Chen Zhi turned his head and looked at the bright face so close to his. His anxieties about his career and studies had eased considerably during this time.

Lin Wanwan has a kind of magic that can make people completely relax.

Soft, soothing music played in the carriage. Chen Zhi leaned back, resting his head on Lin Wanwan's shoulder.

This girl has weak, flabby shoulders.

Lin Wanwan didn't care whether the position was tiring or not. She used one hand to take out peeled orange segments from the bag next to her and fed them to Chen Zhi.

"Is it sweet?"

Chen Zhi chewed it a couple of times, "It's alright, but it gets stuck in my teeth a bit."

Su Man, who was in the front row, was wearing noise-canceling headphones to look at the data. At this moment, she turned her head and took off one of the headphones.

Chen Zhi glanced at her, and suddenly the online novels he had read popped into his mind.

According to the standard procedure, at this point, shouldn't the top agent pull out a pre-filled check, throw it in the poor student's face, and sneer, "Here's a million. Leave Wanwan. Your current statuses are worlds apart. She's destined to be a big star. You're not good enough for her."

Or perhaps the company arranged for Lin Wanwan to be paired with a slick, handsome young man to create a romantic couple dynamic, but that man was a master of manipulation, sitting next to her and making sarcastic remarks.

Chen Zhi waited for a long time.

Instead of taking out a check, Su Man poured a cup of warm water from her thermos and handed it to them, saying, "Wanwan, it's getting cold, you should drink more hot water."

"Okay, Sister Su!" Lin Wanwan took the water glass and brought it to Chen Zhi's lips.

Chen Zhi leaned back slightly.

This script is wrong.

Seeing the two being so affectionate, Su Man rubbed her temples helplessly. "Chen Zhi, Auntie has something important to tell you."

Su Man even changed how she addressed him, which immediately shortened the distance between them.

"Sister Su, please speak."

"Wanwan's new song is currently climbing into the top three on various charts, and her fan base is growing rapidly. She's already considered a near-top-tier singer. The company's plan for her is to pursue a career that combines talent and idol appeal."

Su Man paused for a moment, then said, "I, as your aunt, won't interfere with your dating life. After all, Wanwan is a simple-minded girl who has known you since childhood, so I feel at ease with her."

"There is one thing." Su Man's expression turned serious.

"When you meet in public or go out shopping or dining in the future, be sure to be discreet. Wear hats, masks, and sunglasses."

"The paparazzi are following her closely now. If they catch her having a secret relationship, it will have a big impact on her current career trajectory, and it will also be difficult for her company to handle the public relations."

Chen Zhi nodded.

He didn't want to be in the gossip headlines either, otherwise Lin Wanwan would be furious if the paparazzi photographed him with Pei Ningxue or Li Zhiyi.

His reputation as a master of impartiality must be smashed to pieces on the spot.

Lin Wanwan was displeased upon hearing this, and pouted. "Sister Su, dating is like being a thief, it's so frustrating!"

She turned to look at Chen Zhi, patted her chest, and assured him, "Chen Zhi, don't worry, once I win the Golden Melody Award next year and become a superstar, I'll immediately post photos on Weibo to announce it!"

"I'll kiss you however I want, hold your hand however I want, and let all the fans know you're my husband!"

Su Man shook her head as she listened, unable to hide the smile on her face.

She had been taking care of Lin Wanwan for more than half a year and had long since come to regard this carefree and energetic girl as her own daughter.

The Coaster drove directly to the entrance of Chen Zhi's residential compound in the provincial capital.

Chen Zhi returned home.

"Oh my! My son, the top student from Peking University, is back!" Zhang Guifang, wearing an apron and holding a spatula, rushed out of the kitchen with a beaming face.

Chen Jun was sitting on the sofa reading the newspaper when he put it down and quickly came over to take the suitcase from Chen Zhi's hands. "You little rascal, you've gotten quite muscular in the past six months!"

Chen Jun patted Chen Zhi on the shoulder, grinning from ear to ear.

The kitchen was filled with the rich aroma of meat. "Mom made you some pork rib soup, and also your favorite braised pork and braised shrimp."

Zhang Guifang circled Chen Zhi twice, her eyes full of heartache. "You must not have been eating well in Beijing, right? Look at your face, you've become so thin. Hurry up and wash your hands and eat!"

Chen Zhi was flattered and overwhelmed.

For three whole days, Chen Zhi received excellent treatment at home.

After changing her clothes, Zhang Guifang immediately took them to wash.

As he finished eating and reached for his bowl, Chen Jun slapped his hand away, saying, "That hand is for holding a pen, what are you doing washing dishes? Go watch TV!"

Every day, they feed us three meals a day, all substantial dishes, and they try different ways to feed us.

Chen Zhi slumped on the sofa, drinking the cola his mother brought him, feeling an overwhelming surge of parental love.

However, good times are always fleeting. The shelf life of college students going home is generally only three days.

It was 12:30 pm on the fourth day. Chen Zhi, with messy hair, wearing thermal underwear, yawned and pushed open the door.

In the living room, Zhang Guifang was mopping the floor.

Chen Zhi picked up the water glass on the table and took a sip.

Zhang Guifang walked over with a broom, glaring at him coldly.

"Getting up so late, you might as well just eat dinner! All you do is play on your phone all day, you don't even bother to hang the laundry out to dry on the balcony after you've done the laundry."

Chen Zhi put down his water glass, just about to offer a few words of explanation.

"You can forget to wash the dishes even when I ask you to. Did you come back from your holiday just to make me suffer?" Zhang Guifang swept Chen Zhi's feet twice with a broom. "Lift your feet up! You're always getting in the way at home."

Chen Zhi swallowed hard, trying to find reinforcements.

Turning his head, he saw Chen Jun wiping the TV cabinet with a rag. Noticing Chen Zhi's gaze, Chen Jun immediately turned his head away, pretending not to see him, and even vigorously rubbed the completely dust-free tabletop with the rag.

Oh no. With the three-day shelf life over, the daily grind of being hated by both dogs and humans has officially begun.

Chen Zhi quickly grabbed his water glass and tried to sneak back to his room to take refuge.

Just then, the security door emitted a fingerprint unlocking sound. "Beep beep—"

Lin Wanwan swaggered in wearing a fluffy pink bear pajama set and a pair of rabbit slippers.

After replacing the lock with a fingerprint lock, Lin Wanwan even recorded all of their family's fingerprints.

As soon as she entered, the girl sprawled out on the sofa with practiced ease. "Aunt Zhang, what's for lunch today? My mom went out to play mahjong, so we didn't cook."

Lin Wanwan rubbed her stomach, already treating Chen Zhi's mother as her own.

Zhang Guifang, who was just a tigress, instantly changed her expression like a Sichuan opera performer.

"Oh, Wanwan's here! Aunt Zhang made sweet and sour pork ribs today, and saved them especially for you!"

Zhang Guifang wiped her hands on her apron, quickly walked to the coffee table, grabbed a large apple from the fruit plate, and stuffed it into Lin Wanwan's hand. "Are you hungry? Have an apple to tide you over. Auntie will go get you some rice."

After speaking, Zhang Guifang turned her head and glanced at Chen Zhi, who was still standing there in a daze. The smile on her face vanished instantly.

"What are you standing there for! Go to the kitchen and get Wanwan some dishes! You have no sense of responsibility at all; I really don't know how you're going to find a wife in the future!"

Chen Zhi stared at the water glass in his hand, sinking into deep self-doubt. Whose real mother was this?

Lin Wanwan sat on the sofa, took a bite of an apple, winked at Chen Zhi, and gave him a smug, mischievous smile.

At the dinner table, Zhang Guifang kept piling food into Lin Wanwan's bowl, placing the largest piece of sweet and sour pork ribs on top of Lin Wanwan's rice. "Wanwan, eat more. Look how thin you are; you won't look good on TV."

Lin Wanwan smiled sweetly, "Thank you, Aunt Zhang. Aunt Zhang's ribs are the best."

These words immediately made Zhang Guifang overjoyed.

She turned to look at Chen Zhi, who was silently shoveling rice into his mouth, and was furious. "Look at how sensible and articulate Wanwan is. And look at you, you're so quiet you wouldn't utter a sound!"

Zhang Guifang tapped Chen Zhi's bowl with her chopsticks. "If you dare to bully Wanwan in Beijing, I'll break your legs, you hear me?"

Chen Zhi nodded resignedly, "I heard it, I heard it."

After dinner, Lin Wanwan pulled Chen Zhi back to their room.

As soon as the door closed, Lin Wanwan rushed over with a grin and hugged Chen Zhi's neck.

"Chen Zhi, you're so pitiful. Aunt Zhang wants to yell at you every time she sees you."

Chen Zhi took the opportunity to hug her and pinch her rosy cheeks.

"It's all your fault. Come to my house more often in the future, so my mom won't scold me every day."