Chapter 35 – “Buying All These Groceries—For Your Daughter-in-Law?”

Although Ye Fei and Zheng Wanqing’s relationship had already been exposed, Photos and videos had now been uploaded to the school forum and message board.

It created a sensation across campus.

Causing a stir throughout the entire city.

Privately, many students began talking about the matter.

And beyond just their university, Students from other nearby colleges were gossiping as well.

After all, no matter what, Zheng Wanqing wasn’t just Qingteng University’s campus belle and academic ace, She was also a typical white-skinned, rich, and beautiful.

A perfect senior like that, secretly dating a junior for three whole years, Then suddenly getting exposed— Such explosive news was bound to spread.

However, Ye Fei’s parents weren’t very familiar with internet culture.

They just used WeChat and scrolled through Moments occasionally.

They didn’t understand school forums or bulletin boards.

Hiding the truth from his parents for two days shouldn’t be a problem,

Ye Fei thought to himself.

Originally, Ye Fei had planned to go home tomorrow night.

It had already been half a month since he last had dinner with his parents.

But judging from the current situation— it was best not to walk into the line of fire.

At least for the next couple of days, he’d better play dead.

At six o’clock this evening, Ye Fei’s mother, Wang Mei, had just returned from the market.

Her son Ye Fei was likely coming home for dinner tomorrow night.

So she wanted to prepare early this evening.

The Ye family wasn’t very well-off.

Wang Mei and her husband couldn’t give Ye Fei a luxurious life. But making a hearty table of home-cooked food?

That was well within reach.

Just as she returned from shopping and reached the residential gate, a middle-aged woman around forty suddenly called out to Wang Mei.

“Sister Mei, back from the market just now?”

Wang Mei nodded and said, “Oh, Sister Li, you startled me—it’s already dark out.”

“Our Little Fei’s coming home tomorrow,” she smiled.

“I thought I’d make something good for him.”

“He’s already a junior in college. His studies must be intense.”

“He probably doesn’t eat well at school.”

Sister Li nodded, “Mhm, you should definitely give the boy some good nutrition.”

“Oh, by the way—I heard your Little Ye is dating someone now?”

“Is that true?”

“People say the girl’s a real Pretty tall, very fair-skinned, great figure too.”

“In young people’s lingo: fū bái mào měi dà cháng tuǐ—white skin, beautiful face, and long legs.”

“Sounds like she comes from a wealthy family, too.”

“Your son’s got some serious charm!”

Unlike my useless one, who graduated three years ago and is stuck in a 996 job. Doesn’t even have time to date!”

“I’m dying to have grandkids, but this boy just won’t cooperate.”

“Your Little Ye is doing so well. Congratulations, Sister Mei!”

Sister Li continued, “Alright, I won’t keep you. I’ve got to go home and cook for my husband, too.”

“If I’m late, he’ll nag non-stop again.”

Wang Mei responded quickly, “Take care, Sister Li! Drop by my place sometime!”

As she walked into the community, Wang Mei started to feel increasingly uneasy.

Strange. My son’s dating someone, and I—his own mother—have no clue?

What’s going on?

Could it be that Sister Li just heard some random gossip?

Wang Mei always thought her relationship with her son was good.

Quite close, in fact.

She wasn’t the overbearing type of mother.

She often had heart-to-heart talks with Ye Fei.

But since he’d grown up, their conversations had become less frequent.

Still, Wang Mei firmly believed: If Ye Fei were dating someone, he would definitely tell me!

He wouldn’t hide it.

Wang Mei kept pondering as she entered the building and took the elevator upstairs.

Just as she stepped in, She saw a few upstairs and downstairs neighbors inside.

They all greeted her: “Sister Mei, buying so many groceries at night?”

“Getting ready to spoil your daughter-in-law with a good meal, huh?”

“So jealous of you, Sister Mei.”

“Your son’s really capable—snagged such a gorgeous girlfriend.”

“I was even thinking of proposing a match with your family.”

“Your Little Ye is so handsome, and my daughter told me long ago that she liked him.”

“Who knew someone else would beat us to the punch!”

“But still—congratulations! Let us know when the wedding is.”

“When the time comes, I’ll help out. Cooking’s my specialty.”

“……”

Wang Mei forced a smile all the way home,

But her mind was spinning in confusion.

Wait a second.

What the heck is going on?

Can someone please explain this to me?

As soon as she entered the house, She saw Ye Fei’s dad sitting in the living room, watching a football game.

Ye Donglai was a seasoned football fan. But he always cursed while watching matches.

Today’s game, though, was unexpectedly exciting.

“Nice shot!”

He had just shouted that, When the TV was suddenly turned off.

“Old Ye! Your son is in big trouble, and you’re still sitting here watching this crap game?”

Footnote:

1: 肤白貌美大长腿 (fū bái mào měi dà cháng tuǐ): A popular internet slang term describing an extremely attractive woman—fair-skinned, beautiful, and with long legs. Commonly used to exaggerate or praise someone’s appearance. Originating from online forums and dating profiles in China.