Returning to Parents' Seventeen
Chapter 91 Sharing the Glory

Chapter 91: Chapter 91 Sharing the Glory

Seeing them appear, You Shuzhen’s eyes brightened, "Ningning."

Xu Chuning’s lips curled up, "Mom."

You Shuzhen replied, then greeted Shen Yubai and Shen Sinian, "Would you like some water?"

Shen Yubai: "I’ll trouble you, Aunt You."

You Shuzhen smiled: "It’s no trouble at all."

She noticed Shen Yubai carrying Xu Chuning’s backpack, smiling she said, "I should thank you guys for bringing Ningning home."

After pouring water for the three, You Shuzhen went back to watching her TV, letting them enjoy the fan; it was too hot outside.

After finishing the water, Shen Yubai’s phone rang. He took it out, glanced at it, and said softly, "I need to take this call."

"I guess it’s probably the driver," Shen Sinian said.

Xu Chuning also guessed it was a call from the Shen Family members. It was understandable that the two didn’t visit the Shen Family often during school terms, but now it was summer vacation. Mr. Shen, including Sang Menglan, definitely wanted them back home rather than having two young men living alone outside.

Thinking of this, Xu Chuning asked Shen Sinian, "Are you going to stay at the old house during the summer break?"

Shen Sinian looked at her, "I’ll go back for a few days."

He noticed the concern on Xu Chuning’s face and reassured her, "Don’t worry, I adapt well."

This, Xu Chuning believed, because Shen Sinian strangely came to their place and quickly adapted and even integrated.

However, she was not familiar with the Shen Family now, and she didn’t know if there were any of those messy scandals in the family as reported online or in the newspapers.

"Take good care of yourself," Xu Chuning instructed, "If you’re unhappy there, call me."

Shen Sinian raised his eyebrows, "Okay."

He looked at her, "I’ll come to see you when I have time."

Xu Chuning nodded, then asked, "When will you go to Min Jian’s side?"

Shen Sinian: "He told me to rest well for two days, then he will take me to the company to look around, and then to meet the director."

That was regarding the movie audition Min Jian had previously talked about with Shen Sinian.

Xu Chuning understood, "Let me know if there’s anything."

Shen Sinian: "Got it."

Hearing his reply, Xu Chuning hesitated, "Do you think I nag too much?"

"..."

Shen Sinian was stunned, not knowing why Xu Chuning would ask that. He quickly shook his head, "Of course not."

He wished Xu Chuning would nag a bit more.

He really liked Xu Chuning’s nagging, liked her constant reminders, even if she repeated herself, Shen Sinian liked it.

Because this Xu Chuning, he couldn’t see in his future.

So, he cherished it very much, this person who reminded him even of the tiniest matters now.

While they were talking, Shen Yubai finished his call and came back, "What are you talking about?"

Both turned to look at him, simultaneously saying, "Nothing."

Shen Yubai: "..."

He raised his eyes, his gaze lingering on both, now was it his son and future wife having little secrets from him?

Thinking of this, Shen Yubai snorted a little irritably, "The driver will arrive soon."

This was directed at Shen Sinian.

Shen Sinian responded with a low mumble, "Are we going back to the Shen Family today?"

Shen Yubai didn’t directly answer his question, he said softly, "Don’t want to go back?"

"Not really," Shen Sinian said, "I do want to."

Actually, he also missed Sang Menglan.

But currently, his status as son of Shen Yubai’s younger uncle meant he couldn’t be too close with Sang Menglan. Sang Menglan was politely formal with him, unlike her past casual demeanor.

Shen Yubai watched him for a while, then turned to speak with Xu Chuning, "Are you closing the shop for summer break?"

Many small stores near the school would take a break during the winter holidays.

Xu Chuning didn’t expect Shen Yubai cared about such a small store matter, she hummed, "Yes."

Shen Yubai slightly lowered his eyelids, "Will you go back to Ning City?"

Xu Chuning nodded, "How did you know?"

Shen Yubai paused slightly, then quietly asked, "When are you going back?"

"I haven’t decided yet," Xu Chuning informed him, "What’s up?"

Shen Yubai: "Nothing."

He paused briefly, then added, "Let me know when you decide to go back."

Xu Chuning startled momentarily then vaguely understood his hint, "You have something to tell me?"

"Sure, we’ll talk when you’re about to go back," Shen Yubai said.

Xu Chuning frowned, "Can’t we talk now?"

"It’s pointless to talk about it now," Shen Yubai was straightforward.

Xu Chuning choked, looked at his indifferent demeanor, and a bit dejectedly responded with an "Okay."

After a while, the Shen Family’s driver arrived.

Xu Chuning watched the two of them get in the car, watched the black sedan merge into the main road, and finally disappear without a trace, a feeling of loss emerging in her heart.

Despite the fact that they could still contact each other every day and occasionally meet, she didn’t know why she felt somewhat reluctant and unhappy.

Noticing the change in Xu Chuning’s mood, You Shuzhen suggested she go home to rest and take a good break after finishing the exams.

Xu Chuning said there was no need, that it was better to be busy.

However, today the shop closed a bit earlier than usual.

After returning home and freshening up, Xu Chuning was about to start on her summer homework but was stopped by You Shuzhen, "Why are you starting your homework right after exams?"

She laughed and cried at the same time, "Ningning, let yourself relax a little."

Xu Chuning, speechless, responded, "Mom, I just want to get it done early so I can start my holiday."

"..."

Xu Chuning insisted, and You Shuzhen had nothing more to say.

Over the next few days, Xu Chuning brought her summer homework to the shop, helping out when there were customers, and sitting on a small stool, leaning over a wooden table and working hard on her assignments when there were none.

Five days after the exams ended, the final exam results were released.

Mingzhi Middle School would post the results of winter and summer exams on the school bulletin board. Students living nearby could directly go to the school to check, while those who lived far and didn’t want to travel could call or message the teachers to inquire about the results.

Similarly, there was also a class group chat where the results announcement would be posted.

When Mou Xue posted a photo of the results in the class group, Xu Chuning was at the shop writing papers. She had written many papers these past few days, almost finishing her summer homework.

While she was at it, her phone rang.

Xu Chuning looked at the caller ID with a bit of surprise, and picked up the phone, "Hello, Xitong?"

Deng Xitong responded with an "Oh," sounding quite excited, "What are you doing?"

Xu Chuning: "Doing my summer homework."

Deng Xitong choked up slightly, muttering softly, "You started already, right after the holiday?"

She really wasn’t following the usual pattern.

Xu Chuning: "Once it’s done, I can relax and play."

Deng Xitong, speechless, just said, "Okay."

Xu Chuning chuckled, "What did you want to talk to me about?"

"The final exam results are out!" Deng Xitong then remembered the real reason she had called, "I have good news and bad news, which do you want to hear first?"

Xu Chuning, puzzled, asked, "I’m not first in our grade anymore, am I?"

Deng Xitong didn’t expect her to guess so accurately, and weakly responded with a "Yes."

"Then the good news is, Shen Sinian is the new first in our grade?" Xu Chuning asked.

Deng Xitong was shocked, "How did you know?"

Xu Chuning smiled without a word: "Just guessed."

Since the last monthly exam, Xu Chuning knew that Shen Sinian, as long as he seriously completed his exam papers, would eventually become the first in the grade.

Xu Chuning was better than Shen Sinian in Chinese, but her math and English were a bit weaker compared to him. Moreover, Shen Sinian could score full marks in English, while even if her Chinese was better, she couldn’t score full marks.

Deng Xitong exclaimed, "Shen Sinian truly is unexpectedly impressive when he does act."

Xu Chuning smiled proudly, "That he is."

"?"

Hearing her tone, Deng Xitong was puzzled, "Why do you sound so happy when you’ve lost being first in the grade?"

Xu Chuning paused, then mused, "Maybe because I and the first in our grade are friends?"

No.

She was happy because the first in their grade was her son, and she felt proud.

But she couldn’t tell Deng Xitong this.

After thinking for a moment, Deng Xitong said, "That makes sense."

The two chatted on the phone for a while before reluctantly hanging up.

After ending the call, Xu Chuning logged on to QQ.

After logging in, before she had time to check the grades in the class group, she first saw a message from Shen Yubai asking if she would be at the shop in the afternoon.

Xu Chuning, puzzled, typed, [I’m here, what’s up?]

Shen Yubai: [I’ll come over later.]

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