At that mont, an old man’s voice ca from the phone.
"Is this Zheng Zheng? Do you rember ?"
Soon, a man with thicker glasses and whiter hair moved closer to the cara, squinting as he examined Li Zheng, sighing as he spoke, "Oh my, you’ve grown up so much. I held you when you were little, back then... about this tall... still wearing split pants, haha!"
Hearing this, Old Li, who was sneakily sipping from a bottle, furrowed his brows, "Who is it, Old Deng?"
In the fra, An Ning smiled as she introduced, "Zheng Zheng, do you still rember Deng Dada?"
Li Zheng looked at the fuzzy, balding old face.
I don’t rember shit...
But Li Zheng had high emotional intelligence and knew how to handle situations.
He imdiately flashed a radiant, youthful smile, "Of course, I rember, hello Deng Dada."
"Aiyoyo!" the bald man laughed, unable to close his mouth, "Look at our Zheng Zheng’s presence, both handso and smart. An Ning, you haven’t been much of a homaker, how did you raise such a wonderful son?"
"Hehe," An Ning couldn’t contain her joy and covered her face, laughing, "Zheng Zheng just got second place in the city in the Chem Competitions, we’re celebrating with his Dad right now."
"Chem Competitions?" the bald man’s expression brightened, and he looked at An Ning astonished, "The Chemistry Olympiad? The one organized by the Chemical Society?"
"Yeah, which else could it be?" An Ning continued to laugh uncontrollably.
"That’s impressive, it has real value," the bald man clapped his hands and turned to stare at Li Zheng, "Did you make the provincial team? Have you enrolled in the Golden Autumn Camp?"
Li Zheng was also stunned.
This old guy really knows his stuff.
"I’m going to a training camp this weekend. The training is happening concurrently with the Golden Autumn Camp this year."
"That’s good, saves trouble," the bald man inquired further, "How are you doing with experints? Got any experience? If not, I’ll find soone to give you a crash course."
"Thanks, Deng Dada, the school has arranged tutoring for ."
The bald man nodded repeatedly, "That’s good, that’s good. With such results, you must be from Ren Da Fu, right? Ren Da Fu is strong in competitions."
"..."
"No. 4 Middle School?"
Li Zheng rembered this old face now.
Ou Xing Zhuo would be just like this when he’s old.
The bald man seed to realize he had said sothing wrong and quickly changed the subject.
"Just let know if you need anything, I’ll arrange a lab for you." The bald man beca more and more excited as he spoke, then suddenly he turned to An Ning, "So, once the plane lands, co to my place and pick up a gift for Zheng Zheng to bring back."
"Ah... no need, no need..." An Ning hastily declined.
"What are you saying?" the bald man complained, "In any regular family, if a child achieves this honor, they’d almost want to buy a car to celebrate, and here you are, empty-handed, is that appropriate?"
"..." An Ning was sowhat at a loss for words.
Li Yi across from them was getting more irritated, "Hey, why is Old Deng ddling in our family affairs?"
However, his voice was too weak, and nobody paid attention.
In the screen, Old Deng had already decided, "Enough with the refusals, I’m happy to see a chemistry prodigy, let comfort you guys on behalf. Don’t worry, it’s not any material reward, but a very aningful trophy that not many people in the country could have, only I possess this unique item."
"Could it be..." An Ning declined even more vigorously, "No, no, no, really, it’s not appropriate; that’s sothing you should keep and treasure."
"What have I got to treasure? Good things should be brought out, to give young people goals and motivation." Old Deng told Li Zheng, "Zheng Zheng, just you wait, it’s definitely sothing you’ll like."
Li Zheng perked up.
He was never one to turn gifts away.
From Old Deng’s description, it had to be sothing beneficial for studying.
Li Zheng nodded vigorously, "Then thank you, Deng Dada."
Old Li looked discomposed across the screen.
Fuck, it’s my son who won the award...
Why are you, Old Deng, so damn happy?
As he struggled with these thoughts, Li Zheng suddenly turned the screen around.
"Li Yi, say hello to Old Deng," An Ning commanded.
Li Yi’s face changed imdiately, showing a very insincere smile, "Ah... Brother Deng, long ti no see."
"Aiyoyo, Li Yi, looking good," Old Deng beca even more insincere, "Your son has done well. Congratulations."
"You’re too kind, Brother Deng."
After a few more pointless pleasantries, he finally hung up the phone, ending the terrifying eting.
Li Yi picked up the bottle and took three big swigs before heavily slamming it down.
Li Zheng thought.
This guy must be facing difficulties at work too.
But he didn’t dare to ask.
After much deliberation, he finally said,
"How about I join you for a drink..."
"Oh?" Li Yi perked up imdiately, "Just don’t tell your mom."
Li Zheng mockingly cursed, "I’m already in deep. Why ntion that!"
Afterwards.
The father and son unknowingly downed five bottles...
Of which, Old Li drank four and a half, while Li Zheng rely sipped.
He didn’t find the drink appealing; it tasted bad and went straight to his head.
It also affected his studies.
But as a son, it was only natural to take care of his dad from a young age.
On the way ho, Old Li was a bit tipsy, and his speech beca unrestrained.
"Is being an academician so great?"
"Isn’t it just having a bit more experience?"
"That Deng Dada, don’t mind him; he’s not capable, can’t tutor you."
"The gifts are definitely subpar too."
"If you want sothing, just tell ."
"How can An Ning say such things as not caring for the family?"
"Who is he to you?"
"I’m just rambling, don’t tell your mom about this..."
Li Zheng didn’t say a word the whole ti.
He felt.
This man... seed very insecure.
Felt like he wasn’t worthy of Ning’er.
"Look, Old Li..." Li Zheng stood at his own doorstep, frowning in confusion as he fished out his keys, "You’re so successful in your career and so handso, what are you worrying about?"
"Ah, really?" Li Yi laughed heartily, "You too, you’re handso as well."
"I know that," Li Zheng modestly smiled, opening the door, "And as for soone like Old Deng, who’s overly familiar and needlessly worried, I just put up with him, rely coveting his collectibles. Ning’er is just being polite due to work obligations."
Upon hearing this, Li Yi visibly relaxed, "Well... don’t be too hard on him, he is an academician after all..."
Li Zheng stepped inside the house, struggled for a mont, and then finally managed to say, "This... the ti you guys spend with is indeed limited, but at the sa ti, you’ve given the whole world... I’m not sure... what makes the best parents, but to ... freedom is the best company. Which proves, you guys...
are the best parents in the world."
Li Yi was stunned, his body shaking thoroughly from a deep shiver.
Goosebumps rose.
He was completely at a loss for words.
Is this really my naive son?
"Of course, the credit card is also important company," Li Zheng awkwardly scratched his nose, "I’m going to take a shower..."
He then rushed into the bathroom and quickly slamd the door.
"Ah..." Old Li took a deep breath and collapsed onto the sofa, clutching his chest.
The son has really grown up.
The way he talks.
No wonder he could bring back such a wonderful wife.
In the future.
We definitely need to drink together more often!
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