Returning to Parents' Seventeen
Chapter 114 What About My Brother?

Chapter 114: Chapter 114 What About My Brother?

Seeing the words that Shen Yubai asked, not only Xu Chuning went silent, but the other few people in the group were also a bit confused.

What’s going on with him?

While Ban Shu was zoning out, Yu Gaoyi tapped his chat box: [Brother Shu, the things Brother Yu said in the group are weird, do you feel the same?]

Ban Shu couldn’t help but think, not only are Shen Yubai’s words in the group strange, but he himself has been acting odd lately. Ever since Shen Sinian returned to the Shen Family, Shen Yubai has been getting closer and closer to Xu Chuning, and the emotions he occasionally showed also puzzled Ban Shu.

If you say he’s interested in Xu Chuning, sometimes it indeed seems like it, but sometimes it doesn’t.

For a moment, Ban Shu also found it a bit hard to figure out what exactly Shen Yubai was thinking.

Could this be a young man in his adolescence?

Thinking about it, Ban Shu hesitantly replied to Yu Gaoyi: [Yes, I feel it too, but I’m also not clear what he means.]

Yu Gaoyi: [Could he like Xu Chuning?]

Ban Shu: [...I don’t know, but what you’re saying is, he can’t like Xu Chuning?]

Yu Gaoyi: [If he likes Xu Chuning, what about my brother?]

Ban Shu: [Your brother means... Shen Sinian?]

Yu Gaoyi: [Yes.]

Who else but Shen Sinian.

After pondering for a moment, Ban Shu shared his opinion: [I think Shen Sinian’s feelings for Xu Chuning aren’t romantic.]

Yu Gaoyi: [How are they not? He treats her so well, if that’s not romantic love, what do you think it is? Just pure friendship?]

Is there really such pure and great friendship between a man and a woman?

Yu Gaoyi felt a bit lost.

Ban Shu: [Maybe something better than friendship?]

Yu Gaoyi: [Family?]

That’s even more unlikely.

Ban Shu: [He and Brother Yu have a familial relationship.]

Yu Gaoyi: [I know, so what exactly are Shen Sinian’s feelings towards Xu Chuning?]

Ban Shu: [Good question, ask Shen Sinian next time.]

He couldn’t answer.

Yu Gaoyi choked up.

While the two were discussing, new messages appeared in the group.

Xu Chuning was silent for a moment before replying to Shen Yubai: [It’s hard to describe well.]

Shen Yubai: [Oh.]

Xu Chuning: [Mm.]

Unable to watch their awkward chat in the group, Cheng Mingyin asked: [Ningning, when is it convenient for us to visit your hometown?]

Deng Xitong: [Right, right, right, we need to book tickets in advance.]

Shen Yubai, unaware that they intended to visit Xu Chuning’s hometown, narrowed his eyes slightly and asked: [You’re going to Pingning?]

Cheng Mingyin: [Yeah. You guys didn’t know?]

Ban Shu: [How would we know?]

This matter had not been discussed in their group; Xu Chuning had only mentioned it to Shen Sinian individually, and Shen Sinian hadn’t mentioned it to the others.

Yu Gaoyi: [Weakly asking, can I go too? I actually really want to visit Ning City.]

Ban Shu: [How about we organize a summer travel trip?]

Cheng Mingyin: [I have no problem, but would that be inconvenient for Ningning?]

Seeing several people chatting in the group, Xu Chuning thought about it and didn’t give a definite answer: [I’ll ask my mom tomorrow?]

The others echoed.

After chatting with her friends for a long time in the group, Xu Chuning tapped on Shen Sinian’s QQ avatar, telling him she was getting ready to sleep. He hadn’t appeared in the group, presumably still busy filming.

...

Indeed, that was the case. When Shen Sinian saw the message from Xu Chuning, it was already two in the morning.

After he gets into his role, he doesn’t use his phone to avoid breaking character.

Min Jian found an assistant for Shen Sinian to accompany him on set.

That night, Shen Sinian and other actors filmed night scenes until two in the morning.

After finishing the scenes, Shen Sinian changed and prepared to go back to the hotel, and his assistant Wan Hui handed him his phone.

"Did anyone call me?" Shen Sinian asked.

Wan Hui: "No."

Wan Hui, who is a few years older than Shen Sinian, saw Shen Sinian’s anxious demeanor and casually asked, "Waiting for someone’s call?"

Shen Sinian logged into QQ, "Sort of."

Wan Hui paused and then advised thoughtfully, "Sinian, as a celebrity, it’s best to avoid scandals. Considering your young age, bad rumors could negatively impact your future."

Shen Sinian: "?"

Hearing Wan Hui’s words, Shen Sinian was stunned for a moment and then realized, "Brother Hui, what are you thinking?"

He couldn’t help but laugh: "I’m not in a relationship, and I wouldn’t start dating early."

Hearing this, Wan Hui breathed a sigh of relief: "Really?"

"Of course," Shen Sinian replied, "I’m not currently interested in that aspect."

Besides, he isn’t local here, and though there are many other things he could do, dating is absolutely not one of them.

Seeing his resolute demeanor, Wan Hui gave an awkward smile, "That’s good, but who’s message are you waiting for? You seem very anxious, is it someone from your family?"

"Sort of," Shen Sinian said, "A classmate of mine."

Wan Hui hesitated, "A female classmate?"

"Yes," Shen Sinian didn’t hide it, "A very good female friend."

To avoid Wan Hui overthinking, Shen Sinian glanced at him, "Brother Jian has met her."

Wan Hui nodded and scratched his nose, "Okay, I was probably overthinking."

Shen Sinian just smiled and didn’t explain further.

He logged into QQ, saw a message from Xu Chuning, and initially wanted to reply immediately. But checking the time, Shen Sinian held back as he worried that Xu Chuning, seeing his reply in the morning, would feel sorry for him.

Thinking this, Shen Sinian suppressed his urge to reply immediately and instead checked the chat history in the friend group.

After reading, Shen Sinian leaned dejectedly against the car window and sighed.

Wan Hui was puzzled, "What’s wrong? You did very well today, the director kept praising you."

Shen Sinian is indeed insightful and talented. Even though it’s his first time acting, his perfectly measured rawness adds depth to his character.

The director told the assistant director that this was why he wanted a talented newcomer for this role.

"It’s not about the acting," Shen Sinian looked at him, "I remember hearing something about us going to film in Ning City later on, but I’m not sure when."

Wan Hui vaguely understood why he sighed, "You want to go to Ning City?"

Shen Sinian nodded.

He wanted to visit Pingning Town below Ning City, to see the place where Xu Chuning grew up. He wanted to see what Pingning looks like now, wanted to meet the grandmother he never met, and have a chat with her.

Seeing his pitiful look, Wan Hui couldn’t help chuckling, "We should be heading there in the latter half of next month."

Shen Sinian’s eyes lit up, "Really?"

"Of course," Wan Hui informed him, "I heard it today while chatting with the director’s assistant."

Instantly, Shen Sinian felt revitalized.

"Brother Hui, thanks," he whispered, "Could you help me make more detailed inquiries tomorrow?"

Wan Hui: "Sure."

Watching Shen Sinian’s innocent demeanor, he casually asked, "Why do you want to go to Ning City?"

Shen Sinian replied without much thought, "My classmate’s hometown is there."

"..." Wan Hui was momentarily stunned and asked uncertainly, "The female classmate you were waiting for a message from?"

Shen Sinian hummed in affirmation.

Wan Hui: "..."

Is this not a sign of early romance?