Chapter 3 They Came Looking for You!
Chen Jianye rushed back as if on a rocket, nearly making driver Xiao Zhang fly the car.
“Son, what happened?!”
Chen Jianye shouted as he pushed open the door, only to see the two mother and son sitting together, enjoying delicious barbecue that was oozing with oil…
“Dad…” Looking at Chen Jianye panting and in a hurry, Chen Yuan felt as though he was witnessing a scene from his previous life when he rushed into the hospital.
“d*mn kid! Aren’t you fine?! Then why did your mom send me a message?” Chen Jianye walked over, annoyed.
Then with a thud, Chen Yuan hugged him again…
What?!
Chen Jianye sighed inwardly, wide-eyed at his wife.
His wife simply shook her head, unaware of what was going on with Chen Yuan.
Oh no… This brat wouldn’t be coming for me, would he…
“Black hair looks more spirited,” Chen Yuan said after holding on for a while.
“Ah? Haven’t I always had black hair?”
Chen Yuan smiled and pointed at the barbecue, “Dad, want to eat? Just delivered, it smells amazing, you should try some?”
After saying that, he picked up a skewer of grilled fish and handed it to Chen Jianye.
“Is there something going on with you? Just spill it…” Chen Jianye took it, putting up a defensive gesture…
He really couldn’t stand this brat being so mushy with him; it made him feel all awkward. He preferred the old little rascal…
He just liked giving him money and being made to feel stingy by this brat…
Now, Chen Yuan was so well-behaved it made him afraid…
“It’s nothing really, just… I broke up.”
Thinking about it, Chen Yuan realized that his behavior was indeed peculiar, so he might as well use today’s break-up as an excuse.
“Broke up?!” Chen Mother was the first to reach out and touch Chen Yuan’s forehead, “No fever here…”
This brat used to be so dramatic; he wouldn’t listen when she urged him to go to a good university, insisting on following that girl to Jiang University of Science locally.
Although Jiang University of Science isn’t bad locally, why not go for something better?
Just look at their small family business, choosing between Jiang University of Science and Huqing, was there a need to choose?
“Really broke up?” Chen Jianye wasn’t fully convinced of Chen Yuan’s words, but he couldn’t explain the bizarre behavior he just exhibited; it was like being possessed…
Thinking about it, he was more willing to believe his son was heartbroken and had come to his senses.
“Really,” Chen Yuan said lightly, “I realized what’s real, she was just after our family’s money.”
“Good, it’s never too late to wake up; your life has just begun.” Upon hearing Chen Yuan’s affirmation, Chen Jianye took out a card.
“Here, take this.”
“Dad… you still think I’m trying to get money from you in some roundabout way…” Chen Yuan said, pulling at the corners of his mouth.
He indeed used many tactics to get money before, so maybe Chen Jianye thought this was his new tactic.
Alright, he admitted he had fallen for it.
Chen Jianye sighed…
Meanwhile, Chen Mother looked a bit angry, “If you need money, just say so. Don’t pull this trick to scare your dad and me; we thought you were in some kind of trouble outside…”
“Really not, Mom… everything I said is true…” Chen Yuan scratched his head awkwardly, but his previous desperate demeanor made it hard for them to believe he had really broken up.
“As long as you’re not in trouble, take the money.”
Chen Jianye placed the card on the table; he didn’t expect much from Chen Yuan’s future or anything, his small business was enough for this kid to live a good life.
Looking at the yellow card on the table, Chen Yuan felt it was burning and dazzlingly bright. Previously, when he had money, he had never noticed this heavy love.
If he didn’t accept it, it would only worry them; after all, he was his old man, receiving his money was no problem.
“Thanks, Dad.” Chen Yuan tucked the card into his pocket.
Chen Mother then poked his nose, the stone in her heart finally set down.
As long as he was fine, money was trivial.
“You just started school not long ago; isn’t it busy?” This rare family moment, Chen Mother asked.
Chen Yuan cherished this time. When he became a soul, even though they couldn’t hear his voice, he was still able to accompany them for decades. Now that he could hear himself speaking, even if he was just sitting there, he found it entertaining.
“Not busy, isn’t this the weekend? New students will be coming soon, maybe then it will get busy.” Chen Yuan smiled, “These days, I’ll stay home and keep you company, alright?”
“Oh my, grown-up now?” Chen Jianye exclaimed sarcastically.
Chen Mother kindly agreed, “Okay, what do you want to eat? Mom will make it for you.”
Chen Yuan was being courteous and listed everything he had wanted to eat over the years.
“Are you trying to tire your mom out?! If you want to eat, make it yourself!” Chen Jianye put his arm around his wife, possessively saying.
Chen Mother clicked her tongue, “What are you jealous of with your son?”
“Haha, alright, then I’ll cook for Mom. I just learned a few dishes.” Watching his parents bicker, Chen Yuan felt happiness.
All of this was worth it…
He was glad to be back.
In the Otherworld, he had picked up a bit of cooking due to some tasks, and considering how old he was, he had never cooked for his parents before.
“You can cook? Did you learn it for your girlfriend?” Chen Mother joked.
“Mom, I already said I broke up.”
“Oh, okay okay, you broke up, I’ll be waiting.” Chen Mother smiled kindly, then turned to Chen Jianye, “If your son cooks badly, you just eat it, I never said he should cook.”
“Hey, it’s not that; I just don’t want you to get tired…” Chen Jianye said, shrugging defensively.
Chen Mother merely smiled and told Chen Yuan, “Don’t mind your dad; he has that kind of mouth. What do you want to eat tonight?”
“Just… braised pig trotters, I guess.”
“Alright then…”
…
In the evening, Chen Yuan didn’t return to his rented room, instead rarely spending the night with his parents watching television until late.
Finally returning to his room.
Yu Enqi sent him another message, explaining that Li Ailin was just saying things without meaning it and telling him not to be angry.
He glanced at it casually, then tossed his phone aside and put it on mute.
He just wanted to quietly enjoy this moment, as if he was living again.
The feeling of truly being alive, how wonderful…
It’s never too late…
A faint smile appeared on his lips…
At that moment…
Young man, there’s good news and bad news; which one do you want to hear first?
Hmm?
Hearing a familiar voice, Chen Yuan suddenly opened his eyes!
Surrounded by endless white, above him was a bright blue sky and a dazzling sun.
Isn’t this the place where I talk to the heavens?!
What’s going on?!
Young man, don’t panic; you’re not dead. I’m just here to notify you about some news, to prepare you…
Chen Yuan finally breathed a sigh of relief; he had just returned home for half a day, finally resurrected, and he hadn’t even officially embraced his life yet…
However, to the heavens that allowed him to be reborn, he was still very respectful: “What’s wrong? What news?”
For some reason, he had an ominous premonition…
Now that he was reborn, the heavens would naturally have no relation with a small figure like him. Why would they suddenly come looking for him? This could only be bad news…
Young man, the good news is that you have completed all the tasks I gave you exceptionally well…
Oh… isn’t that great…
The bad news is… you did too well…
They are coming to look for you…
Hmm… What?!
