Chapter 78: Shocked Or Surprised?
If it were some strange stinky boy who abducted their precious daughter, Father Pei and Mother Pei would never agree to let the two continue mixing together no matter what.
But the problem is, their own daughter is really disobedient; scolding or even beating her is useless, and she even ran away from home… What can parents do? They can’t send her to Professor Sheep’s electroshock center, right?
When they arrived in Rongdu and just saw a boy appear by their daughter’s side, Father Pei and Mother Pei were very anxious. But from what they heard from the landlord and neighbors, and from personally going to the bar to secretly investigate, this boy is simply a gentleman. He provides help, helps their daughter establish herself in Rongdu, probably lent her quite a bit of money, while maintaining a considerable distance, not taking advantage of her vulnerability.
The key is, he is also a student at Telecommunications Science and Technology University, who got in properly through the Gaokao. Such a measured high-quality boy is just too rare, isn’t he?
Taking a close look tonight, Father Pei didn’t feel much, but Mother Pei felt even more that this child is not only excellent, but also has handsome and gentle features…
She probed, asking: “What if we don’t trust you, don’t trust Xiao Le, and insist on taking her back?”
Wang Heng resolutely said: “I think this is the best for her. Things like singing and posting videos can also be done at home.”
Pei Ningle immediately protested: “Hey, you promised to be my agent!”
Wang Heng: “I’ll still be your agent; I can help you over the internet cable.”
From the moment they entered, Mother Pei’s face had been tense. At this point, it finally relaxed, and she smiled: “To tell the truth, if it were anyone else, I definitely wouldn’t feel reassured, but Little Wang, you look like a good kid at first glance. With you helping to watch her, it’s much better than her causing trouble alone.”
Father Pei didn’t smile; he still had a face full of helplessness: “Knowing you’re in Rongdu, and having your address clear, that’s a bit better. If this girl runs away from home again, then we really… won’t know where to find you next time.”
Are there parents like you? Too lacking in authority!
Wang Heng said earnestly: “Uncle and Auntie, not to nag, but you are professional teachers after all; you can’t go soft when it’s time to properly educate…”
Pei Ningle: “Hey, which side are you on exactly!”
Mother Pei glared at her daughter, her expression changing: “If Little Wang weren’t so sensible, would I feel reassured letting him take care of you? Just wait; in a year, I’ll let you go back to school. Let’s see what excuse you have then!”
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Wang Heng left the bar alone and walked back to campus.
Meanwhile, Pei Ningle returned to her rental room accompanied by her parents. Tomorrow, her parents would leave here and go back to continue working.
“You living alone here is pretty comfortable…” Upon entering, Father Pei looked around curiously, “Rongdu’s rent is a bit cheaper than I imagined.”
Mother Pei pulled her daughter to sit on the sofa and asked seriously: “What exactly is your relationship with Little Wang now?”
Pei Ningle said bewilderedly: “What relationship… He is my agent.”
Mother Pei sneered: “Come on, agents are all after money. Think carefully: he’s helped you so much—what remuneration has he gotten?”
The young girl continued to be stubborn: “I borrowed money from him and paid interest when repaying! And if I become famous in the future, the money I earn will be split with him fifty-fifty!”
Mother Pei’s brows furrowed, realizing the matter wasn’t simple.
“Split fifty-fifty? Isn’t that how a couple’s joint property is divided?”
Hearing her mom say that, Pei Ningle immediately bristled and stood up: “We just have a normal relationship—what are you thinking!”
Mother and daughter glared at each other, while at this time Father Pei finished observing the bedroom and restroom inside and returned to the living room.
“Don’t quarrel,” Father Pei advised, “Xiao Le, your mom’s meaning isn’t to forbid you from dating. You’ve graduated high school, so it doesn’t count as premature romance. And your grades are so poor anyway; whether you date or not makes no difference…”
“Dad!”
Father Pei waved: “Don’t be anxious; I was just saying that. Anyway, we won’t stop you from dating, as long as the partner is suitable. Take this Little Wang: we’ve observed him for many days, and he feels pretty good…”
“Dad!” The young girl’s cheeks flushed red with urgency, “I already said, he’s just an ordinary friend!”
Father Pei and Mother Pei looked at their daughter and smiled without speaking, with an expression of ‘you can fool yourself, but fooling us elders is impossible.’
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Wang Heng returned to the dormitory; the first thing he did was pick up the hamster cage, then walk out of the dormitory to the unoccupied window at the end of the corridor.
Then he lowered his head and asked the Time-Space Administrator who was busy gnawing sunflower seeds: “How long have Pei Ningle’s parents been in Rongdu?”
The little hamster swallowed the sunflower seed kernel, raised its head and thought for a moment, then answered: “About half a month.”
Wang Heng: “Classes have started—don’t they need to go to work!”
Hamster: “If your daughter ran away from home, would you still have the mind to work? You’d definitely rush over to check. Plus, if a boy appears by your daughter’s side, you’d definitely have to review him thoroughly…”
Wang Heng gritted his teeth and asked: “Why didn’t you tell me?”
Hamster shrugged: “You didn’t ask me!”
Wang Heng: “So those two were watching me and Pei Ningle from the shadows, and quietly investigating me?”
Hamster: “Exactly; you can ask Sun Xing Si.”
Ask Class Monitor Sun? Why ask him?
Wang Heng carried the hamster cage and quickly went to the door of the neighboring dormitory, knocking it open.
Then, he stared at Sun Xing Si who was reading a book and asked: “Recently, has anyone come to you asking about me?”
Sun Xing Si thought for a moment, then slapped his forehead: “Oh right, that should be your elders; they came to ask about your situation.”
Wang Heng: “There really was? Why didn’t you tell me?”
Sun Xing Si: “Because they just asked about some basic things, nothing involving privacy. And I said all good things: that Penguin Company has taken a liking to you, your future is bright, and your usual performance is excellent too…”
Wang Heng glared at Class Monitor Sun, feeling extremely pained.
No wonder that couple had such a good impression of him—it was your backstabbing, kid!
Sun Xing Si asked again: “What’s up? Any other problems?”
Wang Heng waved his hand weakly: “Nothing; just if there’s anything like this in the future, please make sure to tell me…”
“Oh, okay.”
Sun Xing Si had a very good attitude, even with a smile on his face, leaving Wang Heng unable to find a reason to provoke and beat him.
Wang Heng closed the door and went to the window side at the end of the corridor again.
He said solemnly to the hamster: “If anyone secretly surveils or investigates me in the future, definitely tell me, okay?”
Hamster: “Oh, then I’ll notify you: besides Pei Ningle’s parents, someone else has been stalking you for a while.”
Wang Heng was startled: “Who else!”
Hamster: “That I can’t tell you.”
Wang Heng thought carefully, and a familiar young girl’s face immediately flashed in his mind.
“Is it Han Yixuan?”
The hamster tilted its little head, seemingly not expecting him to guess the real answer so quickly.
Seeing it like that, Wang Heng immediately realized he had probably guessed right.
“Damn, it’s really her?”
The little hamster shrugged again: “How about it? Surprised or not? Shocked or not?”
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