PNB Chapter 706 The High-and-mighty, Two-Faced Academic Genius (Gong) VS The Unrestrained, Charming, and
Chapter 706 The High-and-mighty, Two-Faced Academic Genius (Gong) VS The Unrestrained, Charming, and
Bai Chengci had genuinely considered the possibility of becoming Jiang Xiyu's boyfriend for a long time. So when his sister asked that question, he answered without hesitation.
Of course, he was used to Jiang Xiyu's refusal to budge. But this time was different; besides disappointment, he also felt a little anxious.
Perhaps it was because it was close to the time when the two of them were to return to Haicheng, or perhaps it was because they were thinking of those people in Haicheng who were harassing Jiang Xiyu.
Bai Chengci secretly didn't want anyone to bother him, but he himself hadn't obtained an identity that allowed him to openly possess Jiang Xiyu, so he was somewhat anxious about losing her.
This low mood persisted into the evening. Even Bai Chengci's mother noticed it when she called.
For a moment, Cen Yi forgot the purpose of her call and simply asked with concern, "What's wrong, kid? Are you unhappy today?"
Bai Chengci paused for a few seconds, then replied in a low voice, "No."
Cen Yi could easily tell what was going on. After thinking for a moment, she asked suspiciously, "Did your dad say something to you?"
Actually, Cen Yi had already received a call from Bai's father before making this call.
During the phone call, Mr. Bai told her about his chance encounter that day and also stated that he knew everything about his son, including recent events and the farce involving Bai Chengci and Xu Yunzhi a while back.
Cen Yi didn't expect it to be such a coincidence. Seeing that she couldn't hide it any longer, she took the initiative to tell Bai's father the truth.
She implied that she hoped Mr. Bai would not interfere.
After listening, Mr. Bai remained silent for a while, and finally said to her helplessly, "This child is just like you," and then said nothing more.
Cen Yi was still pondering the meaning of those words when Bai's father hung up the phone again because of work.
There was no other way; once her curiosity got the better of her, she had no choice but to call the person involved and ask.
The moment Cen Yi heard Bai Chengci's tone was off, she knew that Bai's father must have said something bad. She quickly comforted him, "Son, don't worry, Mom can handle things with your dad."
As she spoke, Cen Yi couldn't help but sigh, "Mom never expected it to be such a coincidence. Your father said he was going on a business trip, but he ended up going to the place of the person you like..."
Thinking about Bai's father's reaction when he saw his son in the countryside, Cen Yi felt worried but couldn't help but laugh at the same time.
She had considered a million possibilities that Bai's father might know, but she had never thought of this one.
"It's okay, when your dad comes back, Mom will talk to him for you," Cen Yi said affectionately.
After hearing this, Bai Chengci's anxious mood eased a little, and then she said, "I told Dad the truth, and he didn't say anything to me."
Cen Yi asked in a gentle tone, "Then why are you unhappy?"
"I'm not unhappy." Bai Chengci softened her tone and said frankly, "I'm just a little troubled about how to become his boyfriend."
Cen Yi paused, then seemed to remember something and asked in surprise, "You've already gone through all that... and you still haven't started dating?"
Bai Chengci sighed softly, "No."
Cen Yi asked, puzzled, "Why?"
Bai Chengci remained silent for a moment, thought for a while, and did not say that Jiang Xiyu was unwilling, but only said: "Maybe I didn't do enough."
"Then try your best to do better," Cen Yi encouraged, thinking that it was understandable that her son didn't do well in his first relationship.
However, even if you don't do well, you can still try to learn.
Ms. Cen never doubted her son's ability to learn in this area.
So she earnestly advised, "Take your time, prepare well, and others will be more likely to agree to your request."
Bai Chengci pondered for a moment, then hummed in agreement, "I understand."
Cen Yi said, "It's good to know. The order of dating is still very important. A formal relationship always starts with a bouquet of flowers, and a formal pursuit involves giving the other person material things, not just words. Even though the person you like is a boy, it doesn't stop him from worthy of these things. Take it slow, kid."
Although the order in which her son dated was completely messed up.
Cen Yi couldn't help but recall what she had seen in Bai Chengci's suitcase, and she still felt ashamed at that moment.
Bai Chengci listened attentively and remained silent for a long time before saying, "Okay."
Seeing that her son's tone on the phone was noticeably better, Cen Yi smiled slightly.
“You’ve never pursued anyone before, so you might not have much experience in this area. That’s okay. When we get back to Haicheng, Mom will teach you personally.”
Bai Chengci was very pleased with what she had learned and said "good" again.
Cen Yi then jokingly said to Bai's father, "If you need financial support when pursuing someone, ask your mother, not your father. His salary is very low."
Bai Chengci smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom."
Cen Yi's heart softened upon hearing this, and she simply affirmed him: "No need to thank me, son, Mom fully supports you. You did the right thing. This is how you should express your love openly and generously."
Whether it's a lover or a family member.
It's always better to express feelings directly than to beat around the bush.
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This unusually long phone call revealed Bai Chengci's eagerness to learn from Cen Yi's instruction. So much so that he didn't pay much attention when Jiang Jinya came to call him for dinner.
Jiang Jinya saw Bai Chengci wave his hand at her and assumed he didn't want to eat. She was about to tell Bai Chengci that her brother had made her favorite dish, but then she saw that Bai Chengci was still talking on the phone, so she didn't want to disturb him and could only turn around and go back into the courtyard.
Jiang Xiyu frowned when she set out the bowls and chopsticks but didn't see Bai Chengci follow her out.
Jiang Jinya walked to the dining table and sat down, then sighed heavily and said, "Brother Bai is so sad that he doesn't even want to eat."
Jiang Xiyu: "..."
They've gotten so bold that they're even refusing to eat when they're upset.
I'd rather not eat it.
Jiang Xiyu thought this to herself, but she still served Bai Chengci a bowl of rice.
After Jiang Jinya finished eating and left the table, Jiang Xiyu put down his chopsticks and went to his room.
Bai Chengci had just finished the phone call when he belatedly remembered that his sister had come to call him for dinner.
He was about to get up and leave when he looked up and saw Jiang Xiyu standing at the door with a displeased expression.
"Bai Chengci, are you fucking childish? You actually went on a hunger strike against me?"
Bai Chengci paused for a moment, then subconsciously whispered, "I didn't."
Jiang Xiyu slowly raised an eyebrow and scoffed, "You won't come out to eat without me? Do you insist on having me treat you?"
"Sorry, I was just on the phone with my mom."
Hearing him talking to his mother on the phone made Jiang Xiyu's displeasure disappear.
He subtly observed Bai Chengci's expression and, seeing that he wasn't upset about what had just happened, breathed a sigh of relief, but his tone remained the same: "Hurry up and come out to eat, or I'll feed the chickens."
"It's food, I ate it, I'm sorry." Bai Chengci quickly walked to his side.
Once inside the courtyard, to express her apology, Bai Chengci finished the remaining food and even took the initiative to wash the dishes afterward.
By the time everything was finished, Jiang Xiyu had already taken a shower.
When Bai Chengci entered the room, she saw him taking clothes out of the closet and throwing them onto the open suitcase.
"Let me help you."
Jiang Xiyu glanced back at him and simply said, "You take care of yourself."
I don't have much stuff.
In fact, he carried more T-shirts than clothes.