Chapter 449 - Aunts Family has a Problem (1/2)

Chapter 449: Aunt's Family has a Problem

A few days later.

The new year festival finally came to a conclusion. The sound of firecrackers could no longer be heard on the streets.

As for the discussion about the Panda Burning Incense both domestically and internationally, be it the media or the common people, it gradually began to calm down. No matter how hot a topic was, it would eventually cool down. Everyone still had to work, and return to their normal daily lives. Zhang Ye was one of these people. The injuries on his face and neck had already recovered. The scabs had fallen off, and could not be seen on the surface. Hence, he returned to his parents' home.

Cais.h.i.+kou.

By the time he arrived home, it was already 6:30 AM.

Using his key to open the door, he pushed the door open. His parents were already up. Dad was was.h.i.+ng his face in the bathroom, while Mom was preparing breakfast. There was a pot of congee boiling on the stove.

Zhang Ye said in amus.e.m.e.nt, ”Dad, Mom, did you just wake up?”

Mom looked at him and stared. ”You actually know how to come back home?”

”Hey, didn't I say that I had to do some things these past few days?” Zhang Ye hurriedly gave a placating smile, and went to the kitchen to help. ”Just ignore it. Let me do it. You’re cooking three eggs, right?”

Mom held in her anger and said, ”No matter what you have to do, you should come home to pa.s.s the new year. Count how many days you spent here since the new year? Not a single day! First you were busy with the Spring Festival Gala. On new year's eve, you weren’t at home, and even went to the police station! I only caught a glance of you after you came out, then you left. On the 5th, you didn't even come back to eat dumplings. Kid, are you crazy?”

Zhang Ye said, ”Aiyah, what can I be crazy over? I really had urgent matters and couldn't take time off.”

Dad walked out the bathroom after was.h.i.+ng up. He said to his wife, ”Enough. You always have so much to say. Hurry and wash up.”

Mom indignantly reprimanded her son a few more times before putting the things in her hands down before going to wash up.

The moment she left, Dad leered at his son. ”Have you recovered from your injuries?”

”Oh, what?” Zhang Ye quickly feigned ignorance. ”I'm not injured.”

Dad lifted his chin. ”That c.o.c.k and bull story of yours can only fool your Mother. It was all over the news.”

Zhang Ye made a placating smile once more. ”You knew about it all along?”

Dad did not speak further. ”Enough. As long as you’ve recovered. A true man shouldn't care so much about such tiny injuries. You did well. You did not throw our face as party members.”

Zhang Ye smiled and said, ”That's true. They were just a bunch of children. I couldn't dodge, nor could I retaliate, so that was all I could do. As expected of an old party member like Dad to be so perceptive. The reason why I didn't dare to tell the two of you about my injuries was because I'm afraid Mom will bear a grudge, and even seek them out for revenge.”

Dad said, ”Yea, she is a reflection of governmental policies, so she won't understand any of this. Not telling her was the right thing to do, or we would hear no end from her.”

The father and son duo spoke in whispers.

After Mom was done was.h.i.+ng up. ”What were you two talking about?”

Zhang Ye immediately turned his head over. ”Nothing much. The congee is done. Let me scoop it for you.”

”I want a big bowl and give me some salted vegetables!” Mom sat down comfortably and began commanding. ”Don't let the fire for the eggs be too weak or they won't cook properly.”

Zhang Ye responded, ”Alright.”

Dad secretly pursed his lips at his son.

Zhang Ye chuckled.

During the meal, Dad asked, ”Will you be alone at home in the day? Or are you going out?”

Zhang Ye spoke as he ate, ”You are going to work with Mom, right? No problem. I'll be home then. If there's nothing, I won't be going out. I've nothing on my hands to do these two days.”

Mom asked, ”When are you returning to Shanghai? Are you doing a new program?”

Zhang Ye smiled and said, ”The talk show just finished, so no matter what, I'll take a few more days of break. I only came home after all these days, so I won't be going anywhere for the next few days and I’ll just stay at home.”

Mom pursed her lips, ”Enough of that. Every time you say that, something unexpected happens. Right, your Aunt called yesterday and asked about you. She asked what you were doing. I didn't know and didn't say much to her. I think your Aunt needs you for something.”

Zhang Ye blinked, ”What?”

Mom said, ”How would I know?”

Dad said, ”Give your Aunt a call in a bit.”