Returning to Parents' Seventeen
Chapter 46 Men Understand Men

Chapter 46: Chapter 46 Men Understand Men

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Hearing what Shen Yubai said, Xu Chuning thought for a moment that there was a problem with her hearing, "What date?"

Shen Yubai tightened his jaw, his icy gaze falling on Gu Jiayi who was playing at the basketball arcade game.

"..."

Xu Chuning, realizing belatedly, looked confused, "You mean me and Gu Jiayi?"

Shen Yubai: "You remember the name quite clearly. Is he your classmate?"

Xu Chuning detected the sarcasm in his words and retorted speechlessly, "I remember your name too."

Shen Yubai was taken aback, wanting to say something more, but Xu Chuning had already stepped forward to talk to Gu Jiayi.

After Gu Jiayi finished a round, he turned his head towards her, his tone gentle, "Want to give it a try?"

Xu Chuning showed some interest, "Sure."

Gu Jiayi stepped aside.

Xu Chuning took the basketball he handed over, about to shoot. Gu Jiayi spoke again, "Wrong posture, like this..."

He stepped in to teach Xu Chuning.

Playing the basketball arcade game also requires a bit of skill.

Shen Yubai watched the two interacting and couldn’t help laughing angrily. Did these two really act as if he didn’t exist?

He tugged his lip, meant to leave, but then thought... why should he?

With that thought, he loudly called Xu Chuning’s name, "Xu Chuning."

Xu Chuning and Gu Jiayi both turned their heads toward him, and it was then Gu Jiayi noticed his presence, "Shen Yubai?"

He was a bit surprised, "You’re here too, playing alone?"

Shen Yubai glanced at him, his tone indifferent, "Who are you?"

"..."

A flicker of embarrassment crossed Gu Jiayi’s face, but he soon returned to normal, "I’m Gu Jiayi from the science class."

Shen Yubai: "Oh."

His response was casual, his expression really annoying, "Sorry, I’m not very good at remembering people."

Gu Jiayi: "No worries."

His gaze shifted between the two, puzzled, "You... know each other?"

Xu Chuning lifted her eyes, a slight frown between her brows, "Did you want to say something?"

Shen Yubai: "Where’s Shen Sinian?"

Xu Chuning: "He’s with Deng Xitong and the others, probably over by the arcade games."

Shen Yubai: "You’re that sure about him?"

Xu Chuning found his words funny again, she looked at him, slightly at a loss for words, and said frustratedly, "If you’re not worried, why should I be?"

Shen Yubai had nothing to say.

Gu Jiayi, listening to their conversation, vaguely felt something was off. What were they talking about? Their relationship seemed more complicated than mere acquaintance.

Engrossed in their bickering, neither paid any attention to Gu Jiayi. Shen Yubai, choked by Xu Chuning’s words, fell into contemplation, and after a while, he spoke again, "Then, enjoy your game."

Watching Shen Yubai’s retreating figure, Xu Chuning muttered inwardly, ’Crazy.’

Bizarre.

Xu Chuning continued playing the basketball arcade game, Gu Jiayi stood quietly to the side for a moment before offering further guidance.

The two played at the basketball arcade for a while, Xu Chuning learned quickly, even in sports, she had some talent.

After she scored well once, she lost interest.

Understanding this, Gu Jiayi suggested trying something else.

Xu Chuning hesitated for a few seconds but declined, "I’m going to see how Shen Sinian and the others are doing."

Gu Jiayi was slightly surprised, then smiled, "Then I’ll go with you."

The two went in search of Shen Sinian, but found that he and the others were no longer by the arcade games.

At the dance machine area, a scream was heard.

Xu Chuning couldn’t help but turn her head, and suddenly caught sight of Shen Yubai, who stood out amongst the crowd, watching the center of the dance machine.

Sensing something, he turned his head to look in Xu Chuning’s direction.

Their eyes met across the distance.

Xu Chuning’s brows twitched, and she started walking toward him.

Gu Jiayi didn’t notice their interaction; he was looking around for someone, "Should we give them a call?"

"No need," Xu Chuning declined, "They might be at the dance machine area."

Gu Jiayi let out an "Ah" sound, surprised, "Does Shen Sinian even dance?"

Xu Chuning: "...I’m not sure."

Shen Sinian had never mentioned to her that he knew how to dance.

Of course, she never asked what skills he actually possessed.

The two walked over to the dance machine area, which was tightly packed. Xu Chuning heard clearer screams, and also heard someone beside her analyzing what dance the boy was performing, remarking how impressive it seemed.

Xu Chuning was thinking of a way to squeeze in when suddenly someone grabbed her wrist. She got startled and was about to shake the person off when Shen Yubai’s clear and cold voice brushed past her ears, "This way."

"..."

Xu Chuning was stunned, momentarily forgetting how to react.

By the time she recovered, Shen Yubai had already led her to a spot in the front row, "Can Shen Sinian dance?"

He asked the same question as Gu Jiayi.

Xu Chuning looked up and immediately saw the familiar silhouette dancing on the machine—Shen Sinian was wearing a white T-shirt and loose jeans today. Tall and slim with broad shoulders yet without seeming ostentatious.

There was a strong youthful aura about Shen Sinian.

This was Xu Chuning’s first time seeing Shen Sinian dance. His movements were very coordinated, limbs agile, making his dance exceptionally aesthetic and eye-catching.

As Shen Sinian executed a flawless handstand before standing up again, exclamations erupted around them.

"Gosh, so handsome."

"My God!! His dancing looks so good."

"Amazing, amazing, looks like the dance machine’s record is going to be broken today."

"... Ah, he looks so young, I wonder if he’s an adult yet, or if he has a girlfriend."

Hearing this, Xu Chuning turned her head and looked at the two girls discussing.

Sensing her gaze, the two girls looked up and met her eyes.

Silently for a few seconds, Xu Chuning withdrew her gaze, muttering with some worry, "I hope Shen Sinian isn’t engaging in puppy love here."

Hearing her murmur, Shen Yubai: "..."

He sincerely thought, Xu Chuning was worrying too much.

Shen Sinian didn’t seem like the kind who would engage in puppy love.

"Why aren’t you saying anything?" Xu Chuning suddenly asked.

Shen Yubai narrowed his eyes, "You’re worried about him falling in love too early?"

"Of course," Xu Chuning wasn’t exactly an unprogressive parent, but Shen Sinian was a visitor from the future, having him fall in love early here... didn’t seem quite right.

If he had engaged in puppy love back in his original time and space, Xu Chuning wouldn’t have objected, but here, she didn’t quite approve.

After answering Shen Yubai’s question, Xu Chuning slightly narrowed her eyes, "Aren’t you worried?"

Shen Yubai: "Not really."

Xu Chuning frowned, "Why aren’t you worried?"

Was this man even Shen Sinian’s father? He wasn’t worried about Shen Sinian engaging in puppy love here, what if Shen Sinian had a chance to return and chose not to?

Shen Yubai: "He won’t."

"Why are you so sure?"

Shen Yubai lowered his gaze, his eyes meeting her clear almond ones, and after a moment of stunned silence, he slightly pursed his lips and told Xu Chuning, "Perhaps because men understand men."

Xu Chuning: "..."

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