Chapter 389, After Returning Home
"so tired……"

Listening to the broadcast at school announcing the end of the tripartite talks, Zhuo let out a long sigh.

After his parents left school, they were discovered because they were too conspicuous, leaving Zhuo alone to endure the teasing of his friends. The unfamiliar way of talking had already made him nervous, and coupled with the fact that his classmates were happily joining in the fun, Zhuo's mental fatigue was even greater than his physical fatigue.

However, all of that was about to come to an end, and hearing the broadcast being played repeatedly, Zhuo relaxed his shoulders.

"Ah——Thank you for your hard work! I hope we can sit in the same classroom tomorrow!!"

After confirming that only his classmates and the announcement were left in the classroom, Kanda laughed and said what might be his last greeting to his classmates.

He is likely to go to Class A.
After the three-sided meeting, Zhuo separated from the group of people on campus and went home, dragging his somewhat tired body.

As they had promised in advance, Shuichi and Sachiko had already arrived at Zhuo's house and greeted Zhuo and Ling with a smile.

"Welcome back, don't you want to chat with your friends?"

"I think everyone is tired of listening today. Anyway, even if we are separated, we are still in the same school. I don't think we will drift apart because of this. I don't want Zero to follow me around everywhere. Besides, dinner should be ready."

Because I live alone here, it was a bit unnatural to see my mother greet me after I opened the door; but it was always like this in the past period of time and in the past when I was in my hometown, and I also felt nostalgic.

For some reason, Zero seemed to have adapted to this situation, perhaps thanks to the things that happened during the summer vacation. When she saw Sachiko, she raised her head slightly and looked at her face. Maybe if it was a stranger, she would think it was impolite not to say a word, but Sachiko knew that this was a rare thing for Zero. Just this was enough for her parents to feel that the trip was worthwhile.

While Ling was talking to Sa Chiko with a calm expression, Zhuo walked past her and went to the bedroom to change clothes. Maybe because her parents were there, Ling didn't seem to plan to change back into casual clothes in the room. After Zhuo entered the house, she took off her shoes as usual and followed Sa Chiko to the living room.

Since he didn't plan to choose carefully, Zhuo just picked one from the closet, put it on and went to the living room.

There was no sign of Ling in the living room, and a cluster of light golden light was swaying over there in the kitchen.

"No wonder you didn't reply... By the way, how did you guys solve your dinner?"

"We just came back after eating outside. We came here in a hurry after all. I also told Ling-chan."

"Actually, we wanted to stay in a hotel so as not to disturb you."

"Thanks for your concern. My dad and I will sleep on the sofa tonight anyway."

This was another reason why Zhuo wanted to come back early today and sleep on the sofa. For Zhuo, this might be more tiring than a busy day. Besides, they were usually alone and it was normal for them not to be disturbed.

I don’t know if she noticed Zhuo’s fatigue, but Sha Qianzi sat up and said.

"Oh yeah, I've already asked Ling-chan, you can sleep in the bedroom with me today~"

"...No need, Mom, you two can just sleep in the bedroom."

"Oh my, hey, hey..."

"What does this smile mean?"

"Nothing, just something I guess Rei-chan would be looking forward to."

"It's incomprehensible. Don't always leave your words half-finished. Also, don't interfere with your son's love life."

Even if they really slept in the bedroom, it would only make Ling and his mother uncomfortable to squeeze in the same bed, and Zhuo would probably feel uncomfortable too. Although he didn't show it, sleeping on the sofa was the best arrangement for now. Zhuo refused to squeeze three people in the bedroom, and he didn't intend to do that at all.

Besides, it was a bit pitiful to leave his father alone in the living room, so Zhuo ignored Sa Chizi's question and turned to look at his father Shuichi. Shuichi looked at Zhuo with a gentle smile, and didn't seem to have any intention of advising or asking questions. He just said, "Don't worry about me~" This is an extremely indifferent feeling. "Young people, don't let yourself go. It's normal even if you like to be quiet. I didn't expect Zhuo to have such a good friend. It's great."

"Ren?"

"Yeah, very nice guy."

"He insisted on coming here..."

"Haha. If it weren't for the trust from the bottom of my heart, Zhuo wouldn't have been able to integrate. It seems that there are still many people who have a good relationship with him, so I feel relieved."

Zhuo told his parents that he had made some good friends, including three trustworthy friends...but before seeing it with their own eyes, they still seemed a little worried.

Zhuo didn't know what kind of image he had in their minds, which was why he felt that people were worried about the fact that he had three friends.

"We also met the little girl from the Yamamoto family. I haven't heard you talk about her much. I didn't know you had such a cute, sensible and kind friend."

"That's all an illusion for you. She won't be like that when she's alone."

"I think Yamamoto Yurina is a trustworthy person who cares about Zhuo wholeheartedly. Birds of a feather flock together."

Zero seemed to hear the conversation in the kitchen, and her voice was heard amid the sound of chopping vegetables.

Even if Ling specifically said something good for Yurina, Zhuo couldn't think of how the unreliable Yurina could be trusted, because he didn't have any feelings for her, but it was true that they got along well. Yurina was an eye-catching girl, but her actual personality was not difficult to approach, but positive and optimistic, which could also be said to be not stable enough, which might be because Zhuo, who liked a quiet environment, didn't have the same temperament, so he felt that way.

"If that's the case, Ren and I are of the same kind."

"I mean you all care about others wholeheartedly. You care about Ren's love life and secretly speak up for him, don't you?"

"You mean Yurina also secretly said something similar?"

"It's not like this……"

Even so, Zero didn't seem to intend to continue.

Zhuo has witnessed the existence of a harmonious family since he was young, and he was often teased because of this; because he matured earlier, he also personally experienced the love of his parents for their children. Zhuo's family should be more harmonious than others.

Only after experiencing it once will you feel how precious it is, and of course you will give priority to being kind to others.

"Yurai Yamamoto also said that although you are not frank with her, it can be seen from the way you spend time with her that you always care about her."

"Next time I'll go and cover her mouth."

"I'm talking about places like yours."

A small laugh came out, and Zhuo frowned. I don't know if it was because of Zhuo's expression or what Ling said, but his parents also smiled slightly, with a smiling expression.

Zhuo awkwardly avoided everyone's sight and sat down on the sofa.

Zhuo pretended not to know, which only led to more laughter, so he muttered "Is this ever going to end?" and focused his attention on the variety show on TV.

(End of this chapter)