I was approached by a cat-eared girl.

As he spoke, Chen Jianwen glanced at Chen Shuo's legs again. No wonder the kid's legs hadn't been broken yet. The case was solved.

"What do you mean, 'what'? It's about us living together again? She has nowhere else to go, so she just stays with us."

Chen Shuo was too lazy to correct him now. They were sleeping in the same room, with their two beds next to each other. What else could this be but cohabitation?

Besides, he had ulterior motives towards her.

"So what are you two planning to do? Let me tell you, she just turned eighteen. The legal marriage age for women is twenty. If you two just live together like this, what if something happens? It would be so embarrassing to be unmarried like that."

"What is that?"

"What do you say?"

"You don't need to worry about that, I know what I'm doing." Chen Shuo subtly pursed his lips, thinking that he hadn't even held her hand yet, and she was pregnant.

Pregnant my ass.

"Yes, as long as you know it."

Chen Jianwen pursed his lips, unsure of what else to say. His son was grown up, and there were some things he couldn't control.

"Dad, are you satisfied with her?" Chen Shuo asked after thinking for a moment.

"I don't care whether I'm satisfied or not, as long as you're satisfied. Besides, this is up to your mother, I have no objection."

At this point, Chen Jianwen seemed to remember something, pointed towards the living room, and asked, "Are you two planning to confront your mother?"

What cards are we going to lay down?

"It's about the two of you living together."

"It wasn't exactly a showdown. I didn't say we were living together; I just asked her to say she was staying with me." Chen Shuo scratched his head, feeling that keeping it a secret forever wasn't a good idea, so he decided to just tell her.

"Do you think your mom believes that? Why don't you go over and keep an eye on things, or she might betray me?"

"Didn't you call me in?"

"Get out of here right now." Chen Jianwen waved his hand, and seeing Chen Shuo about to open the door, he added, "I know nothing about this."

Chen Shuo pursed his lips and went out. The old man managed to clear himself of all responsibility, just to avoid being nagged.

In the living room, Bai Xiaoqi was drinking water from a glass, while Wu Yulan sat beside her watching TV. The atmosphere was quite harmonious; she had probably asked everything she needed to ask.

Chen Shuo checked the time; it was past nine o'clock at night. "Mom, it's getting late. If there's nothing else, we'll head back now."

"Go back where?"

"go home."

"Yes, I'll take you."

Chen Shuo helped her put on her coat, and before leaving, he turned back to look at Wu Yulan, who was about to see them off, and felt that her expression at that moment was quite meaningful.

After escorting the two downstairs and giving them a few more words of advice about safety, Wu Yulan went upstairs and then pushed open the study door and went inside.

"Old Chen, you're pretty good. You're still keeping your mouth shut."

“…”

Chen Jianwen's eye twitched, and he asked in confusion, "What are you talking about? I don't understand. What do you mean by 'keeping your mouth shut'?"

"They're living together now. You went to their place twice, didn't you know that?"

"What? They're all living together? That's outrageous!"

"......"

"..."

After a moment of silence, Chen Jianwen changed the subject and asked, "What do you think of that girl?"

"pretty good."

What does she do?

"I don't know. She said she was searching for monkeys at home. She's a freelancer, someone who makes money online."

Wu Yulan recalled, "I didn't ask in detail, but it was related to monkeys anyway."

“Sohu…” Chen Jianwen muttered to himself a few times before he realized, “That’s called SOHO, not Sohu. It’s English, it means working from home.”

Wu Yulan nodded, then frowned and said, "You really didn't know they lived together?"

"How would I know? Every time I go, I only see that kid." Chen Jianwen's expression seemed genuine. He paused, then changed the subject, "You only asked about work?"

"They asked a few other questions, like age and how long we've known each other, but nothing else."

Why didn't you ask?

How should I ask?

Wu Yulan rolled her eyes. After asking about his age and job, she casually asked, "He stays at home all day and never goes out. At most, he goes out to buy food or something. If he knows you, then you must live quite close to his house, right?"

Who knew that the girl would just say, "Yeah, it's pretty close. We live together. I'm staying at his place."

Wu Yulan was taken aback, then hesitated for a long time before finally managing to stammer, "How long have you two known each other?"

"It's been a long time."

"When did you start living together?"

"months ago."

"I see..."

Wu Yulan responded and then fell silent. She had initially thought they had only known each other for a few months, but now it seemed that they hadn't at all.

They must have known each other for a few years, after all, who moves in together right after meeting?

......

Silence fell in the study again. Wu Yulan glanced at Chen Jianwen, feeling as if something was stuck in her chest.

I walked to the window and looked downstairs. Under the streetlights, I could vaguely see two figures walking away into the distance.

Seeing this, Chen Jianwen couldn't help but say, "Stop looking, the child is grown up, let him be."

"But his girlfriend is only eighteen. I can't even push for them to get married, and they're still living together. What if something happens..."

“I just mentioned this, and he said he knew what he was doing.”

Do you believe what he said?

"I believe you, my son will definitely take after me."

"whispering sound...."

Wu Yulan curled her lip, making a disdainful expression that only a woman could make.

Chapter 51 I feel you haven't lived up to your conscience.

The night was deep and the wind was biting.

The two quietly walked out of the community gate and stood by the roadside waiting for a taxi. Chen Shuo turned his head to look and saw that Bai Xiaoqi was wearing a scarf and a small cotton hat, her whole face was covered up, with only her eyes showing.

But there was a sense of melancholy in his eyes.

Chen Shuo opened his mouth, wanting to ask her what questions she had been asked, but he swallowed his words and instead asked, "My mom is a nag, did she upset you?"

"No, Auntie is very nice."

"..."

Hearing this, Chen Shuo breathed a sigh of relief, nodded, and didn't ask any more questions. Just then, a taxi came by, and he waved it down. The two of them got in.

I told the driver the address, and then we drove in silence until we got home, which was past 10 p.m.

As soon as Chen Shuo returned, he hung his coat on the hanger and went to the bathroom.

After finishing, he flushed the toilet, washed his hands, and came out of the bathroom. He looked at Bai Xiaoqi sitting on the sofa, who still seemed a little sullen. After thinking for a moment, he asked, "How was your trip to my parents' house today?"

"pretty good."

"Are you really okay? You seem a little unhappy. If there's anything wrong, you can talk about it. Don't keep it to yourself."

"......"

Bai Xiaoqi remained silent for a moment before lowering her head and saying, "I don't think you have a clear conscience."

"How do you know... Oh, why do you think that?"

"Your aunt said you should tell her that you will only bring your girlfriend home when you feel it's the right time to get married."

"That was just something I said to her to brush her off, nothing more. Don't be upset about it, and don't take it to heart."

So that's how it is...?

Upon hearing this explanation, Bai Xiaoqi felt a pang of sadness. After struggling with her feelings for a long time, she gradually clenched her small hands, then suddenly stood up and walked towards him.

"What are you going to do?" Chen Shuo saw her clenched fist and subconsciously took two steps back.

"Are you truly at peace with yourself?"

"I am worthy, I am worthy, I am especially worthy."

"..."

"What if I feel guilty?"

"???"

Chen Shuo was stunned. Before he could react, he saw her rushing towards him, and he quickly closed his eyes in fright.

In the darkness, I felt something hit me hard, and at the same time I felt a suffocating sensation in my chest, followed by pain.

"Cough cough..." The force of the impact to his chest caused him to stagger backward until he was against the wall. With nowhere left to retreat, Chen Shuo tried to speak, but the words caught in his throat as he coughed violently.

While coughing, I felt something peck my chin.

Like a dragonfly skimming the water, the touch was fleeting, leaving no time to fully appreciate the sensation, only a vague sense of warmth and softness.

"Cough cough, what are you doing?" Chen Shuo rubbed his chest, feeling a bit better, before opening his eyes.

"We didn't do anything, we've kissed and hugged, I'm your girlfriend now, your real girlfriend, not a fake one."

Bai Xiaoqi took a few steps back, looking at him from a distance, her slightly raised chin showing a hint of stubbornness, as if she were asserting her dominance.