The divorce comeback system arrived right after I was born.

Office of the Political Education Department.

Director Xie sat behind his large desk, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and tried to suppress his anger.

He slammed the teacup down on the table with a loud "bang".

"Which class are you in? What's your name?"

Chen Zhi stood there honestly, speaking sincerely: "Chen Zhi, Class 10, Grade 1."

Lin Wanwan stood next to him, looking down and picking at her fingers: "Class 7, Grade 1, Lin Wanwan."

"Chen Zhi... Lin Wanwan..."

Director Xie muttered those two names, his brows suddenly furrowing. He looked up and took another look at the tall, handsome young man in front of him.

"You're the top scorer who came from No. 10 Middle School?"

This name is very well-known among this year's freshmen.

The top scorer in the city's high school entrance exam rejected the elite program at the No. 1 High School and insisted on just getting by in a regular class.

The principal was worried about this a couple of days ago, saying that the child was a bit unconventional.

Chen Zhi nodded modestly and said, "I was lucky, I was lucky."

"Luck?" Director Xie sneered, slamming his teacup down. "I think you've got way more guts than luck! You'd rather skip the excellent foundation program and go to a regular class, and now, just a few days into the semester, you're already dating?"

He stood up, put his hands behind his back, and paced around the office, beginning his classic lecturing mode.

"Chen Zhi, let me tell you, high school and junior high are completely different things! In junior high, you could get first place with a little cleverness, but in high school, it's like a thousand troops crossing a single-plank bridge!"

"In all my years as a teacher, I've seen far too many promising students like you, who get arrogant just because they have a little talent, spending their time dating and playing video games. And what happens in the end? They become just another ordinary person!"

Director Xie became increasingly agitated, his finger almost poking Chen Zhi's nose. "You think you have special privileges just because you're the top student? At No. 1 High School, if you're a dragon, you have to coil up; if you're a tiger, you have to lie low! Early romance is a high-voltage line—whoever touches it dies!"

Chen Zhi wore an expression that said, "You're right," nodding in agreement from time to time: "The teacher's words are indeed profound, extremely profound."

He felt his authority had been challenged.

This student is too thick-skinned; we need to use drastic measures!

He opened the drawer and pulled out a contact list.

"You're not happy, are you?" Director Xie sneered, picking up his phone from the table. "I'm an old acquaintance of your Director Zhang. If he finds out that his prized top student was caught dating right after starting high school, I'd like to see where he puts his old face!"

The phone was answered after ringing twice.

Director Xie deliberately pressed the speakerphone button, wanting these two arrogant students to hear the anger coming from their hometown.

"Feed? Who?"

A slightly tired voice came from the other end of the phone.

Director Xie cleared his throat, his tone tinged with schadenfreude.

"Old Zhang, it's me, Xie from No. 1 Middle School."

"Oh, Director Xie, what brings you here so early in the morning?"

Director Xie glanced at Chen Zhi and said slowly and deliberately:

"I wouldn't call it giving you guidance. I just wanted to let you know something. The top student your school sent, is his name Chen Zhi?"

"Ah, right, Chen Zhi. What's wrong with that kid now?"

Director Zhang's voice instantly perked up, even carrying a hint of alertness.

Director Xie assumed the other party was worried about Chen Zhi's grades, and his smile deepened.

"This kid started dating right after the start of the semester! He was riding a bike with a female classmate, hugging and kissing, and I caught him red-handed! Old Zhang, I have to criticize you for this. This kid has been dating for three years and got promoted, and you didn't even notice? You haven't done your job properly."

Director Xie had expected the person on the other end to be shocked, ashamed, or at least to join him in condemning this unhealthy trend.

But who would have thought that a shout from Director Zhang on the other end of the line sounded like a sigh of relief, or perhaps like someone who loved to watch the drama unfold.

"Really?! He got arrested again? Is the woman's name Lin Wanwan?"

Director Xie was taken aback: "How did you know? Yes, her name is Lin Wanwan."

"Oh my!" Director Zhang's voice instantly rose eight octaves, and it even sounded a little gloating?

"Director Xie, take my advice, it's best if you don't get involved in this matter."

Director Xie frowned, feeling his professional ethics had been insulted: "Old Zhang, what do you mean by that? What do you mean 'leave it alone'? Early dating is against school rules! How can we just ignore it?"

"No, what I mean is..." Director Zhang seemed to be trying hard to suppress a laugh on the other end of the phone, "These two children's situations are a bit special. Have you called their parents?"

"I was just about to call!" Director Xie said angrily.

"No! Please don't!" Director Zhang exclaimed urgently, his voice carrying the weariness of someone with experience. "Old Xie, we've known each other for a long time. I don't want to see you ruin your reputation in your later years. Those two families' parents... how should I put it, their thought processes are a bit different from normal people. If you call them over, you'll be the one who ends up embarrassed!"

Director Zhang started speaking in riddles, not telling the whole story.

Director Xie was completely confused, and his anger only grew stronger.

"Old Zhang, are you questioning my professional competence? I've been a teacher my whole life, what kind of parents haven't I seen? Throwing tantrums, crying and screaming, even a double whammy of abuse—I've dealt with them all!"

Director Xie sneered, feeling underestimated. "I refuse to believe there's a parent in Jiangcheng I can't handle! Don't plead for them; I'm going to call this parent today!"

After saying that, he didn't give Director Zhang a chance to speak again and hung up the phone with a "snap".

"My colleagues these days are really losing all their principles."

Director Xie shook his head, picked up the file, pointed to the number on it, and looked at Chen Zhi.

"Chen Zhi, is this your mother's phone number? Zhang Guifang?"

Chen Zhi nodded and kindly reminded him, "Teacher, my mom is a little different, you'd better not hit her."

"Ridiculous!" Director Xie slammed his fist on the table. "What parent worries about their child not dating? Stop trying to mislead me! I'll hit them right now!"

As he spoke, he pressed the string of numbers.

Turn on hands-free.

"Beep—beep—"

The phone was answered after ringing twice.

A cacophony of mahjong tiles clattered from the other end, followed by a booming female voice: "Hey? Who is it? Tell me quickly, I'm going to win this hand with a pure suit!"

Director Xie cleared his throat and adopted an authoritative posture: "Hello, are you Chen Zhi's parent? I am Director Xie from the Political Education Department of Jiangcheng No. 1 Middle School. Your son is having an early romantic relationship at school, which is a very serious matter. Please come to the school immediately."

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone.

Then, the sound of mahjong tiles stopped.

Zhang Guifang's voice instantly became unusually excited, even drowning out the sound of mahjong tiles: "Puppy love? Really? With whom? Is it Wanwan? How could these two kids be so careless! They got caught again?"

"Um... Director Xie, right? Please keep me calm, don't scare my daughter-in-law away! I'll bring my mother-in-law with me right away! Wait for me, don't hang up!"

"Two of bamboo! I won! Pay up! I'm going to school to watch a play!"

beep-

The phone hangs up.

The office was deathly silent.

Director Xie's hand holding the receiver froze in mid-air, his expression shifting from stern to bewildered, and then from bewildered to questioning the meaning of life.

He slowly turned his head, looking at Chen Zhi, who had an innocent expression, and Lin Wanwan, who was standing next to him, her face flushed from trying not to laugh.

"This...this is your mother?"

Chen Zhi shrugged and sighed, "Director, I've already reminded you."