novelzi Chapter 27 - Fang Yifan: 'Su Bai, Take Care of My Mum!”
Chapter 27 - Fang Yifan: 'Su Bai, Take Care of My Mum!”
Chapter 27: Fang Yifan: “Su Bai, Take Care of My Mum!”
Just as Fang Yifan was about to step forward, Qiao Yingzi grabbed his sleeve.
“Fang Yifan, do you even know why your mum is treating Su Bai to dinner?”
“No idea.”
“It’s because she wants your family to move to Shuxiang Yayuan. Su Bai owns a house there, and your mum wants to talk to him about renting it.”
Fang Yifan’s disgruntled expression instantly morphed into a grin. Though he didn’t understand why Su Bai had a house in Shuxiang Yayuan, that detail no longer mattered.
The key point was that his mother’s initiative could help fulfill his simple dream: walking to and from school with his crush every day.
Glancing over at Huang Zitao, his mood instantly lifted.
Turning toward Su Bai, he said earnestly, “Su Bai, I’m counting on you to take care of my mum.”
“What on earth are you talking about?” Su Bai retorted, incredulous.
At the school gate, Fang Yifan’s words could easily cause misunderstandings, especially with parents milling around. Even Tong Wenjie herself looked momentarily puzzled.
But Fang Yifan wasn’t fazed. The thought of walking to school daily with his dream girl put him in a cheerful mood.
Once Su Bai got into Tong Wenjie’s car, Fang Yifan exclaimed, “Leier, tonight we’re celebrating your second-place rank with a feast. Name the place!”
“Cousin, I don’t mind where we eat. I need to study; I’m still far behind Su Bai,” Lin Leier replied, unfazed by Fang Yifan’s enthusiasm.
Fang Yifan then turned to Qiao Yingzi and Huang Zitao.
“And what about the rent?”
“You can decide, Aunt Wenjie. I know it’s not easy for you, so whatever you think is fair is fine with me.”
Tong Wenjie was deeply moved by Su Bai’s understanding. Recently, she had faced mounting pressures—from her in-laws’ criticism about accommodating Lin Leier to her son’s poor grades, not to mention professional challenges at work.
Hearing Su Bai’s considerate words, she felt a sudden release of pent-up emotions.
Without hesitation, she called for a bottle of sake.
“Bring the sake. Tonight, I need to let loose.”
[Sake (清酒, Qīngjiǔ): A Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice. Traditionally served warm or at room temperature, it is often consumed during formal or celebratory meals.]
Moments later, a large bottle of sake was brought in.
Ignoring Su Bai’s startled expression, Tong Wenjie poured herself a glass and drank it in one go.
“Ah, that’s what I needed,” she said, pouring herself another.
By the time she’d consumed half the bottle, Su Bai could only watch in stunned silence.
“Wenjie Jie, maybe we should eat something first. Drinking on an empty stomach isn’t good,” he suggested, offering her some food.
Since Fang Yifan had entrusted his mum to Su Bai, he felt it his responsibility to keep things under control.
Although sake wasn’t particularly strong, drinking so much on an empty stomach was clearly affecting her.
“Su Bai, you’re such a good boy. If only I had a son like you, I’d be content for life,” she murmured, her tone slightly slurred.
Not knowing how to respond, Su Bai could only continue eating, quietly hoping to get through the evening without further incident.