Returning to Parents' Seventeen
Chapter 110 Report on the Itinerary

Chapter 110: Chapter 110 Report on the Itinerary

The moment Xu Chuning saw clearly, her heart skipped a beat.

She paused for a few seconds, her long eyelashes fluttering slightly, before looking down to reply: [No need.]

After the message was sent, Shen Yubai responded instantly: [What time are you going back?]

Xu Chuning thought for a moment: [Not sure yet.]

Shen Yubai: [Let me know before you leave.]

Xu Chuning hesitated for a moment before replying: [Okay.]

The conversation between the two ended there, and after eating fried chicken, the trio decided to go for a walk around the shops. They weren’t keen on browsing through malls, but there was a large pedestrian street nearby, complete with a night market. The night market had everything they could want at the moment.

The night market was crowded, and Deng Xitong was excited, dragging the two of them here and there.

"It feels so good." The night market was by the river, and the evening breeze was refreshing and pleasant, prompting Cheng Mingyin to express her delight.

Xu Chuning agreed, "It’s not bad."

Deng Xitong: "It seems we should take more walks in the evenings."

Hearing this, Cheng Mingyin teased her, "Have you finished your summer homework?"

Deng Xitong: "...Don’t say such a buzzkill."

Xu Chuning couldn’t help but chuckle and said unexpectedly, "I’ve finished mine."

The other two: "..."

"You traitor," said Deng Xitong.

Cheng Mingyin nodded, "Aren’t you a bit too fast? We’ve only been on vacation for half a month, and you’ve already finished all your summer homework."

Xu Chuning laughed softly, "I’m going back to my hometown next month. I don’t want to do homework while I’m there."

Occasionally, Xu Chuning also experienced a loathing for school and homework. This sentiment was especially pronounced when she was in Pingning Town.

Mentioning going back home, Deng Xitong quickly asked, "When are you going back? How long will you stay? Can we come to visit you?"

Xu Chuning: "I’ll be back for quite a while this time."

She thought for a moment and looked at the two, "If you really want to come visit, how about you come over after I get back?"

At home, there was only her grandmother, and she and You Shuzhen didn’t want to trouble her grandmother with cleaning up. They were afraid it would tire her out, so they usually wouldn’t inform her in advance before returning home. Instead, they would just show up at the doorstep to surprise her.

Cheng Mingyin’s eyes suddenly lit up, "That sounds great, but won’t it be too disruptive?"

"No," Xu Chuning said softly, "It’s just that the countryside isn’t as convenient as the city. Xitong, if you want to eat fried chicken, you might only be able to eat what my mom makes."

Deng Xitong: "What does that matter? Your mom’s cooking is better than many restaurants out there. I’m super willing to eat her cooking."

Cheng Mingyin concurred: "I agree with that. I often think Aunt You’s cooking could rival a Michelin three-star chef."

Xu Chuning chuckled, "Aren’t you two exaggerating a bit?"

"Not at all," said Cheng Mingyin, "On my recent trip to Hai City, my parents and I had a bowl of noodles at a restaurant by the sea. Do you know how much it cost?"

Deng Xitong: "How much?"

"Sixty-eight!" Cheng Mingyin held her forehead, "Not only was it expensive, but it also tasted bad, really terrible."

Xu Chuning surprised, "That pricey?"

Cheng Mingyin: "Yes, so I’m not just flattering your mom. I really crave the noodles she makes when I’m out."

Saying this, she nudged Deng Xitong’s arm, "Shall we get up early to eat noodles at the diner tomorrow?"

Deng Xitong blinked, "Does ten o’clock count as early?"

Cheng Mingyin: "I think it does."

She was actually someone who woke up at ten o’clock as well.

Listening to their conversation, Xu Chuning smiled warmly, "No need to set a time. Whenever you two come, my mom and I will welcome you."

Cheng Mingyin and Deng Xitong giggled, "Alright, it’s settled then. We’ll go to the diner tomorrow for noodles."

Xu Chuning: "Okay."

After wandering around the night market, considering Xu Chuning had to get up early, they decided to head home by ten o’clock.

Once on the bus, Xu Chuning remembered the promise she had made to Shen Yubai. She quickly took out her phone and sent him a message: [I’m heading back now.]

Shen Yubai: [Are you on the bus?]

Xu Chuning: [Yes, with them.]

The three didn’t live in the same place, but there was a bus route that they could take together.

Shen Yubai: [Let me know when you get home.]

Seemingly worried she might misunderstand, he added: [Shen Sinian will be concerned.]

Xu Chuning blinked: [I know.]

Putting her phone away, Xu Chuning happened to meet the gaze of Deng Xitong, who was looking her way. In that moment, Xu Chuning couldn’t help feeling a bit guilty, "I was just—"

Deng Xitong: "Chatting with whom?"

Cheng Mingyin also turned her head to look over.

In front of her two good friends, Xu Chuning thought for a moment and didn’t hide anything, "Shen Yubai."

Deng Xitong raised her eyebrows, "I knew it."

Cheng Mingyin: "What about?"

"I didn’t say much." Xu Chuning admitted honestly, "I told him I got home."

Deng Xitong widened her eyes, "You sent him the message first?"

Xu Chuning nodded.

Deng Xitong: "How come it wasn’t Shen Yubai who initiated?"

She was slightly annoyed.

Xu Chuning: "..."

Cheng Mingyin: "It doesn’t matter who initiated it. What did Shen Yubai say?"

"It’s not what you think." Xu Chuning knew they had the wrong idea and explained, "Our relationship is purely that of classmates."

At least for now.

Hearing this, Deng Xitong and Cheng Mingyin exchanged a look, conveying messages through their eyes, "Really?"

Deng Xitong didn’t quite believe it.

Xu Chuning: "Of course."

Cheng Mingyin: "Alright. But only for now."

She understood Xu Chuning quite well, knowing that Xu Chuning indeed wouldn’t concern herself with anything beyond studies at present.

Xu Chuning: "..."

Deng Xitong agreed and sighed, "By this time next year, that might not be the case."

Xu Chuning’s lips moved slightly, wanting to say something, but eventually, she gave up.

She couldn’t win against the two of them.

Moreover, she didn’t dare to be so certain about the future. Before Shen Sinian had appeared, she had never thought about dating Shen Yubai in the future, let alone getting married and having children.

This factor forced Xu Chuning not to boast again, swearing that her future relationship with Shen Yubai would also be a clean and clear one.

The three of them got off the bus and went home one after another.

As Xu Chuning got off the bus and entered the alley, her phone vibrated once more, still a message from Shen Yubai.

He asked her with brevity: [Arrived?]

Xu Chuning: [...Just got off the bus.]

How could he calculate the timing so accurately?

Shen Yubai: [Alright, rest early.]

Xu Chuning, with her head lowered: [Okay, you too. Has Shen Sinian come home?]

At this time, Shen Sinian should have finished his training too.

Shen Yubai: [Don’t know.]

Xu Chuning paused, then hesitantly said: [You’re still outside?]

Shen Yubai: [Yeah.]

Xu Chuning: [Oh.]

After sending this word, she put her phone away and went upstairs. When Xu Chuning arrived home, You Shuzhen had already washed up.

Hearing the noise, she turned her head towards Xu Chuning, "You’re back."

Xu Chuning spoke softly: "Mom, go to sleep early. I’m going to take a shower now."

You Shuzhen just smiled, "Okay, no rush. Take your time."

Xu Chuning responded.

When Xu Chuning came out after the shower, You Shuzhen had already fallen asleep.

She turned off the lights in the living room and tiptoed into the room. The lights were on in the room, and Xu Chuning turned them off before climbing into bed to sleep.

Just before sleep, her phone, charging on the desk, made a ding-dong sound.

Xu Chuning checked to see, it was a message from Shen Yubai. He sent her a photo of his yard, telling her: [Got home.]

It seemed like he was reporting his whereabouts to Xu Chuning.

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