The Single-Minded Boyfriend (6)

A reply came not long after the message was sent. 

Jiang Zhe: [I've been too busy recently. I might only go home in the twelfth lunar month*. ] 

Pei Yun squeezed her phone tightly and looked up at her roommates chatting about what they were going to do when they went home, her heart souring. 

Her parents had also called her, asking her when she would be coming back. She had initially planned to accompany Jiang Zhe for a few days after the holidays arrived, but since he was so busy now, she would go home. 

Pei Yun: [I understand. I'm going home the day after tomorrow. ] 

Jiang Zhe: [OK.] 

Pei Yun: ………… 

Pei Yun grumpily packed her belongings and took the train home on the third day. 

On the other hand, Jiang Zhe was still bitterly cooped up in the library. No success is achieved overnight. Moreover, he did not have much foundation previously, as he wasn't a computer science major in his original world. 

Everything was thanks to the guidance of the system and his own diligence. 

Li Fei said something right. He was indeed more talented than others.

With an intelligent mind and hard work, he gradually overtook his peers. 

However, if he wants to further improve, he had to continue studying. 

He typed in the last character, completing the office software before taking out his phone and booking a ticket to the capital. 

He wanted to see for himself how mind-blowing this era's capital city was, where everyone gathered. 

Jiang Zhe took his office software and embarked on a new journey. 

However, he never imagined that he was ultimately “scammed” into a company in the suburbs of the capital. 

Fortunately, he had only promised to do it for a year. 

He told this to Pei Yun, but unexpectedly, she was happily surprised by the news.

Perhaps in her mind, having a proper job was much less risky than starting up a business and it made her more rea.s.sured. 

Jiang Zhe didn't elaborate on his plans. He always felt that before succeeding, any promises were like bubbles that could be popped at any moment. 

After succeeding, all doubts and cynicism would be like morning dew, evaporating cleanly when the sun comes out. 

With the ten days he spent in the new company, along with selling the office software he developed at a low price, he finally had a little money on hand. 

Closer to the 28th of the twelfth lunar month, he returned to his hometown. 

Father and Mother Jiang had long been looking forward to his arrival and were waiting for him at the door. 

When they saw him carrying many bags home, they immediately went forward to help him. 

Father Jiang took the bags from his son's hands while Mother Jiang nagged him, “You, this child, are really too much. You're still a student, why are you so desperate to work?” 

Father Jiang: “Yeah, you don't know how much your mother looks forward to you coming home.” 

Mother Jiang: “Mom has prepared a lot of delicious food for you. There's your favourite braised pork, stir-fried lobster, steamed fish, and…” 

Father Jiang: “When your mom found out you were coming home today, she went out to the market before the sun even rose to buy the freshest seafood for you.” 

Mother Jiang: “You're the one to say, aren't you the same? I just bought the lobster when you clamoured to prepare it. Luckily, I stopped you for an extra half hour, otherwise by the time our son came home, that lobster would have cooled already." 

Father Jiang: "Yes, yes, I can't win you." 

Mother Jiang: "Hmph." 

Jiang Zhe listened to the two of them bickering, their sentences full of love towards their son, and his heart felt moved. 

So after returning home, he immediately removed the wrapping and revealed a black down jacket. 

Jiang Zhe: “Mom, Dad, try if it fits.”

Mother Jiang: “Son, you're still a student. Why would you buy such items, such a waste of money.” 

Father Jiang: “Yeah, son. You should eat it well and live well in school, don't think about saving money to buy us things. Your mom and I are already so old, when will we use these?” 

Jiang Zhe appeased the two of them: “I don't scrounge on my living expenses. Didn't I tell you over the phone? I found a job in the city and also sold a piece of software. I have a few thousands on hand so it's only right for me to buy something for you." 

Mother Jiang expressed her happiness, "My son is really capable." 

Father Jiang also felt touched by it. 

Jiang Zhe secretly wiped away his cold sweat. Luckily, he had the foresight to cut the price tags after he bought the clothes.

Otherwise, if the two of them knew that the two sets of down jackets cost more than $10,000, they would surely argue. 

Compared to the down jackets, the items Jiang Zhe took out later were not so eye-catching. 

For Mother Jiang, some high-end skincare products. For Father Jiang, some wine and local specialty. 

The wine was not allowed on the train home, so Jiang Zhe calculated and sent it by delivery. When he got home, he conveniently picked it up and brought it home. 

In so many years, this was the first time Father and Mother Jiang received so many gifts from their son, feeling both surprised and happy. The three people chatted enthusiastically for a while. Suddenly, Mother Jiang exclaimed, "Oh my, it's been so long since our son returned. If we don't have lunch soon, the flavour of the dishes will gradually decline.” 

This lunch, the Jiang family ate together warmly. 

The atmosphere was very good, and under Father and Mother Jiang's encouragement, Jiang Zhe accidentally ate too much. 

After lunch, he went back to his room and sent Pei Yun a message while rubbing his stomach. 

Jiang Zhe: [What are you doing? ] 

[Watching dramas. ] The reply was virtually instantaneous. 

But the tone was slightly cold. 

Jiang Zhe slightly raised his eyebrows, and guessed the reason, not knowing to cry or laugh. 

It was his fault for being too busy during this period of time. 

Real men are brave enough to face the storm. 

Jiang Zhe: [I know my wrongs. ] 

Pei Yun: [Wrong where? ] 

Jiang Zhe: [I should not have neglected you. ] 

Pei Yun: [ ╯^╰ ] 

Jiang Zhe: [Pitiful.jpg.] 

Pei Yun held her phone, imagined a certain someone's pitiful look, and couldn't hold back her laughter. 

Mother Pei had just walked in to ask her if she wanted to eat fruits. Seeing her smile so sweetly, curiosity bubbled up in her heart. 

Mother Pei: “What are you laughing so happily at?” 

Pei Yun smiled silently. 

Mother Pei took a measured gaze at her, “Even if you don't say it, Mom can guess. It's your boyfriend, right?” 

Pei Yun was shocked for a moment, then nodded shyly. 

Mother Pei was at a loss: “There really is a boyfriend ah.” She had guessed casually == 

Mother Pei put down the plate of fruits and sat down next to Pei Yun, “Do you have a photo of the boy, let Mom see how he looks like.” 

Pei Yun: “Mom~~~” 

Mother Pei: “What's wrong with that? Even an ugly son-in-law will have to meet his mother-in-law eventually.” 

Pei Yun: -_-# 

She couldn't win against her mother and could only helplessly flip through her gallery. Her phone was s.n.a.t.c.hed out of her hands by her mother, and with a "fwoosh", her mother ran out the door. 

Pei Yun was shocked into a daze, “Mom!!!” 

“Mom, return my phone to me.” 

In the living room, Mother Pei shrank behind Father Pei, “Old Pei, quickly look. This is our future son-in-law.”

Father Pei s.h.i.+fted his eyes from the newspaper and glanced at the phone, happily, “This young man is rather handsome.” 

Mother Pei sighed: “I also think he looks good. Look at how good he looks together with our A'Pei.” 

Pei Yun was both embarra.s.sed and annoyed. 

However, in the end she still felt a little sweet. At least Mom and Dad were very satisfied with Jiang Zhe. 

It was such a work of fate that a miraculous accident occurred. 

Jiang Zhe waited for a while, but still didn't get a response from Pei Yun, and thought she was really angry. 

So, he sent a video chat, intending to apologise to her face-to-face. 

However, once the video connected, two unfamiliar middle-aged people entered his view. 

Jiang Zhe's mind worked quickly, and he greeted politely, “h.e.l.lo Uncle, h.e.l.lo Aunty, I am Jiang Zhe, A'Pei's boyfriend.” 

Pei family: !!! 

A'Pei furiously leaped forward to s.n.a.t.c.h her phone back, but Mother Pei was one step ahead of her and avoided it. 

She smiled, “Jiang Zhe ah, I've heard A'Pei talk about you.” 

Jiang Zhe: Don't need to say anything, just smile. 

Mother Pei: “Has A'Pei shown you our photos before?” 

Jiang Zhe shook his head: “No, but A'Pei is a very careful person. I think other than Uncle and Aunty, no one can obtain her phone.” 

Mother Pei was so happy, her eyes arched into slits, "Yes, our A'Pei is wonderful, gentle and kind, thoughtful and considerate. She has been especially lovable since she was a child." 

Jiang Zhe's lips hooked up, elegant like jade, giving people a refres.h.i.+ng feeling, "Yes, A'Pei is a very optimistic and cheerful girl, lively and lovely.” 

Mother Pei: “Our A'Pei is both beautiful and smart, winning many medals from young.” 

Pei Yun: ………… 

Mom, bragging about your daughter like this, don't you feel embarra.s.sed?

However, not only did the other party not feel awkward, he even followed suit. 

Pei Yun: (  ̇- ̇ ) 

Both sides supporting each other, can't afford to touch them.

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*臘月  – Not sure which month this is, especially since the lunar calendar doesn't follow the western ones and changes every year.