Chapter 301: Chapter 298: When We’re Old, I Still Want to Keep Going on Dates with You
Taking care of a child is truly a troublesome task, especially when He Yanzi turned five, he was no longer as easily fooled as when he was younger.
Though still the kid who always thinks about studying the best, he has long seen through the loopholes in his dad’s words.
Being a man and sleeping with Mom do not conflict at all!
So at night, he insisted on sleeping with Mom, and Dad still had to be nudged away by him.
That year, Ye Manman seamlessly continued her studies from bachelor’s to master’s with excellent grades, and He Chen’s company had already opened dozens of branches, almost spanning the largest provinces and cities nationwide, becoming a leading giant in the business world. Meanwhile, He Yanzi was quite a handful, pestering his parents to take him for the primary school entrance test even before he turned five.
As a result, his scores were outstanding, and the school admitted him directly as an exception.
On his first day of school, both Ye Manman and He Chen specifically took a day off, with He Chen personally driving their son to school.
They no longer lived with the Liu Family, as He Chen had earned enough to buy a house when He Yanzi was two, and before he turned three, they bought a car. Their family’s conditions in Jing City were among the top.
So when this family of handsome men, beautiful women, and cute little faces appeared at the primary school, they drew the attention of many.
"That family looks so good, the dad is so tall, the mom is so pretty, looks like a big star, really rich, and even came in a sedan."
"Why do I feel like that kid’s mom looks so familiar, like I’ve seen her somewhere, but I can’t remember, it’s so frustrating!"
"Is she a model for the Love Vine brand? There’s a Love Vine Sweet and Spicy Duck store at our doorstep, and the kid’s mom looks just like the one on the poster. I didn’t expect her to look even better in person, what a great figure, and such fair skin, she must be a lady from some wealthy family!"
"..."
He Yanzi didn’t want to sit in He Chen’s lap; he insisted on getting down to hold Ye Manman’s hand and walk.
Listening to the chatter, he curiously squeezed his mom’s hand.
"Mom, are they talking about you?"
He knew the name of his dad’s brand and that his mom’s photos were printed on advertisements, so when he asked, there was a hint of pride in his tone, and his small face was lifted with pride, as if he enjoyed being admired by everyone.
Ye Manman patted his head gently, her tone soft.
"Yes, as Dad’s company grows, Mom becomes more famous. Many people know Mom now; are you happy?"
He Yanzi proudly laughed, "Of course I’m happy, Mom is the most beautiful woman in the world, everyone should envy that I have such a beautiful mom!"
He Chen couldn’t help but take another look at him.
He didn’t expect his son’s dream to be quite similar to his own.
He hopes everyone knows how much he loves Ye Manman and makes everyone envy their love. His son’s dream is also good; it seems he must work even harder, so more people will know.
Ye Manman smiled slightly, exchanged a glance with He Chen, both smiling at each other, and the warm and blissful atmosphere seemed to envelop them, as if it could be shared with every small family passing by.
Primary school enrollment wasn’t that complicated, nor did it have the messy parent-teacher meetings of today.
Basically, on the first day of school, parents sit with their children in the classroom and listen to the teacher talk about school rules and pick-up times, then they leave the kids behind and go separately.
Perhaps because for most kids, it’s their first time being away from their parents in a strange place, many cried intensely when their parents left, some even insisted on going back home with their parents.
Teachers and parents were preoccupied stopping them, spending quite a bit of time in the process.
Although He Yanzi was reluctant to part with his mom, he knew he was there to learn. His parents went through this process, so surely he could, too.
So, among the six-year-old kids in his class who were noisy and clamoring, throwing tantrums and playing tricks on the floor, He Yanzi was the smallest, most sensible, and quietest one.
The homeroom teacher had already noticed He Yanzi during the entrance exam, because at his young age, he had learned things beyond the second-grade level, it wasn’t an exaggeration to call him a little prodigy.
Now, being so quiet and well-behaved, the homeroom teacher and other teachers had an even better impression of him.
Ye Manman and He Chen were also quite reluctant to part with their son; they stood outside the window, looking at the well-behaved little one sitting quietly in the classroom, feeling both sad and tender-hearted, but ultimately choosing to have faith.
They believed their son could endure this most challenging phase, their son was the best!
He Yanzi found his classmates’ noise particularly annoying, and their tear-streaked faces were quite disgusting, so he glanced disdainfully out the window.
Ye Manman and He Chen exchanged glances with him and both made a cheering gesture.
He Yanzi’s mood was instantly soothed.
He proudly lifted his chin, as if to say with his eyes, "Don’t worry!"
"Let’s go home."
He Chen put his arm around Ye Manman’s shoulder, softly speaking.
Though her heart was still full of worry, Ye Manman left with him.
Upon turning back, He Yanzi realized the window no longer framed his parents’ silhouettes.
A sudden panic flared in his heart, instinctively he wanted to stand and chase after them.
But upon reconsideration, he held himself back.
Having promised his parents reassurance, behaving like the noisome others would be both pointless and embarrassing.
Once leaving the school, Ye Manman returned to the car, looking somewhat heavy-hearted as she gazed out the window.
"Do you think he’ll cry? This is the first time he’s spending a whole day alone at school without us."
He Chen started the car, steadily moving.
"He won’t."
He believed in his son; after all, as the saying goes, like father, like son.
He hadn’t cried the first time he went to school, so his son definitely wouldn’t either.
Ye Manman didn’t know whether to believe or doubt, but merely murmured an "Mm" softly.
The car smoothly cruised on, and the scenery outside swiftly retreated, making Ye Manman unaccountably uneasy.
"Seems it’s been ages since just the two of us went out like this."
She remarked, as it seemed these past years they were constantly caught in studies, careers, and child-rearing, rarely having moments alone.
He Chen also nodded in agreement.
"Indeed, I’ve been dreaming about sending this kid off to school."
Ye Manman turned her head back, astonished.
He Chen chuckled sheepishly, steering in another direction.
"Where are we heading now?"
Ye Manman felt they weren’t on the road home, leaving her puzzled.
He Chen gave a mysterious smile.
"For a date."
"???"
A date?
Where to in this day and age?
Her confusion didn’t last, for soon she spotted a cinema.
"Da Guangming Cinema? A cinema’s here?"
He Chen parked, then chivalrously opened her door and took her hand, his face full of anticipation.
"I remember all the things you mentioned long ago. Though this cinema might not compare to those in your time, it’s the best in Jing City. It’s rare for us to have free time; let’s go enjoy it together, shall we?"
"Even when we grow old, I want to keep dating you, taking you to all those places you once visited alone."
Surprised that he remembered their long-ago conversations, Ye Manman’s heartstrings were tugged, and tears welled up.
"Okay!"
