Returning to Parents' Seventeen
Chapter 132 He’s Being a Bit Too Good to Her

Chapter 132: Chapter 132 He’s Being a Bit Too Good to Her

On the morning they were returning to Jiang City, Xu Chuning and You Shuzhen got up early, ready to take a bus from town.

But as soon as they opened the gate, there was a black car parked not far outside.

You Shuzhen paused, and before she had a chance to think further, the other party explained their purpose, "Hello, may I ask if you are Ms. You Shuzhen?"

"I am, and you are?" You Shuzhen was astounded.

The man took out a business card, "I’m the driver from Shen Group’s branch office, and young master Yubai sent me to take you to the train station."

You Shuzhen: "..."

She knew that Shen Yubai’s family was very wealthy, but You Shuzhen did not specifically look into just how wealthy Shen Yubai’s family was. It was only at this moment that she finally realized the young man who had simple breakfasts at her small shop was the young master of a large conglomerate.

"Mom, who are you talking to?" Noticing the commotion, Xu Chuning asked.

You Shuzhen stepped aside, and Xu Chuning saw the visitor, "...Brother Wang?"

The man was Brother Wang, the driver who had taken her and Shen Yubai to Linqiu.

Brother Wang nodded, "Miss Xu."

Xu Chuning immediately understood, "...Shen Yubai sent you over?"

Brother Wang affirmed, "Yes, he asked me to pick you up and take you to the train station."

He asked, "Is your luggage all packed?"

Xu Chuning: "..."

She hadn’t expected Shen Yubai to arrange things like this.

After a brief silence, Xu Chuning regained her senses and asked, "Brother Wang, have you had breakfast yet?"

"I have," said Brother Wang, "Have you two not had breakfast? Then you go ahead and eat. I’ll just wait here."

Xu Chuning hesitantly nodded, "Come in to wait then."

Since Shen Yubai had made arrangements, she couldn’t possibly refuse. Xu Chuning invited Brother Wang inside and then said, "How about eating a bit more?"

Originally, Brother Wang had no such intention.

But soon after entering the house, he smelled the fragrant aroma coming from the kitchen. The smell was special and aroused his appetite. Brother Wang couldn’t help swallowing his saliva, "Then I’ll be... impolite?"

Xu Chuning’s lips curved slightly as she asked You Shuzhen to cook an extra bowl of noodles.

In a moment, several servings of noodles were brought to the table.

Brother Wang couldn’t help but say, "Is this a tea egg?"

Xu Chuning confirmed, "Yes, try it and see how it tastes."

Brother Wang took a bite, squinting his eyes with pleasure, "My goodness, this is too delicious. It’s quite different from the tea eggs I had before."

He looked at Xu Chuning in surprise, "Miss Xu’s mother, aren’t you a chef by any chance?"

You Shuzhen smiled, "I’m not any sort of chef, but I do run a breakfast shop."

"Is it in Jiang City?" asked Brother Wang.

You Shuzhen nodded.

Brother Wang expressed regret, "That’s a shame."

He continued eating with relish, "If it were in Ning City, I would definitely go there every morning."

Xu Chuning was amused by Brother Wang’s reaction and asked on a whim, "Brother Wang, honestly, is this breakfast really that good?"

"Of course," said Brother Wang, "It tastes even better than what I’ve had at high-end restaurants."

He would occasionally escort business partners to high-end restaurants, where he’d also be arranged to dine. Shen Group treated its employees well, which was one of the reasons why Brother Wang liked to stay there.

Speaking of which, Brother Wang added, "Your mom must be very good at cooking other dishes as well."

Xu Chuning replied, "Her home cooking is also very good."

You Shuzhen did have certain culinary talents.

Brother Wang suddenly understood, "No wonder."

He smiled, "It really is delicious."

You Shuzhen smiled modestly, "As long as you like it, we can add more if it’s not enough."

"..."

After breakfast, Xu Chuning and You Shuzhen prepared to leave.

The two of them looked towards Grandma with reluctance to part.

Grandma, however, was more open-minded than either of them and took it more easily, "Come back and see me when you miss me. We’ll see each other at least three times a year. Don’t be like this."

You Shuzhen had no choice but to respond, "Then you also have to promise Ningning and me, take care of yourself and go to the hospital on time if you feel unwell."

Xu Chuning added, "Right, you need to be well for Mom and me to be better."

After rambling with instructions, Xu Chuning and You Shuzhen got into the car and departed.

Looking at Grandma’s hunched-over figure through the rearview mirror, Xu Chuning bowed her head and wiped her cheek; she felt like crying a bit.

Suddenly, You Shuzhen gently patted the back of her hand, "Grandma knows, and it would pain her."

Xu Chuning responded in a muffled voice, leaning on her shoulder, "Mom."

You Shuzhen smiled, "Hmm?"

Xu Chuning shook her head, closed her eyes, "Nothing, just calling you."

You Shuzhen let out a bittersweet laugh, "Have a nap. It might not be easy to sleep on the train later."

The train tickets they bought included one seated ticket and one standing ticket. Therefore, they had to take turns resting.

Brother Wang drove them straight to the train station, saving them a lot of time as they did not need to change trains midway.

After getting off at the entrance of the train station, Xu Chuning informed Shen Yubai that they had arrived.

Shen Yubai replied quickly: [Be safe.]

Xu Chuning: [Okay.]

She had asked Shen Yubai at breakfast how he had arranged for Brother Wang to pick them up. The reason given by Shen Yubai was that Brother Wang just happened to be in Lixi, so it was convenient. He knew Xu Chuning and You Shuzhen had a lot of luggage to bring back to Jiang City and thought it would be easier for them if Brother Wang could make the trip.

To avoid Xu Chuning’s refusal, he even persuaded her with the fact that he had been staying in Pingning for nearly a week and neither Xu Chuning nor You Shuzhen had charged him living expenses.

With them at her doorstep, how could Xu Chuning refuse?

She just felt that Shen Yubai was being a little bit excessive.

Shen Yubai: [Is the train station crowded?]

Xu Chuning: [A little.]

Shen Yubai: [Won’t you arrive in Jiang City until four in the afternoon?]

Xu Chuning: [If the train isn’t delayed, yes.]

Shen Yubai: [Okay.]

Seeing this response, Xu Chuning was startled, and suddenly realized something: [You’re not... coming to the train station to pick us up, are you?]

Shen Yubai: [?]

Shen Yubai: [Can’t I?]

Xu Chuning: [...]

She paused, wanted to say it wasn’t necessary. But there was no necessity for it.

Moreover, what was up with Shen Yubai lately? Didn’t he realize that he was being a bit too nice to her? Although she had seriously revised her opinion about him after getting to know him better and found that he was not as arrogant or aloof as she initially thought, that he was quite considerate and warm-hearted.

But now, wasn’t his treatment of her exceeding the bounds of friendship?

Xu Chuning thought chaotically as Shen Yubai sent a message: [I’m coming to pick up Aunt You.]

Xu Chuning: [Really?]

Shen Yubai: [Of course, Aunt You has a bad back, do you have the heart to let her carry bags and struggle with public transport?]

Xu Chuning: [... And bringing a driver along, won’t your parents say anything?]

Shen Yubai: [Say what?]

He seemed to not understand.

Xu Chuning: [Won’t they ask you?]

Shen Yubai: [They won’t.]

Xu Chuning suddenly had nothing to say.

She pursed her lips and exhaled, saying: [Okay then, as you wish.]

Shen Yubai: [See you in five hours.]

Upon reading this, Xu Chuning froze for a few seconds, her lips uncontrollably curving upwards.