"Hey, Teacher, I'm returning to school tomorrow."

Zhang Lingchuan really didn't expect the teacher to call.

I remember I already told the teacher on WeChat.

The teacher even replied with a 'good'.

Now, what's with the call?

Could there be something else to explain?

"Yes, yes, Lingchuan, I called mainly to ask if you'll be arriving at nine-thirty tomorrow night, won't it be a bit too late? I'll happen to be at the airport picking up someone at nine-thirty, so I can give you a lift, how does that sound?"

Over the phone, Shen Changming spoke gently with a totally smiling demeanor.

Beside him was a sharp gaze.

Yes, it was Ms. Huang holding a spatula.

A national emergency expert, enjoying a special allowance from the State Council.

"Oh, so the teacher is picking up a friend... But this flight often gets delayed... Sometimes it doesn't arrive until ten, I can just take a taxi back, no need to trouble you, Teacher."

Zhang Lingchuan breathed a sigh of relief hearing the teacher was picking up a friend and could drop him off.

He almost thought the teacher knew about his participation in the veterinarian competition live broadcast.

But according to what he knows about Old Shen, if the teacher knew about his participation in this contest, he'd definitely ask.

Since he hasn't asked for such a long time, he probably doesn't know yet.

That means he still has time to make up a story before he faces a hellish start upon his return.

Yet Zhang Lingchuan didn't know that on the first night Shen Changming knew about this matter, the phone call was intended to inquire about it.

But his performance was exceptional, so Shen Changming decided to wait patiently, to cast the net only once he's back.

"Oh... That's really a bit of a pity then."

The tone on the other end was a bit regretful.

"Thank you for your concern, Teacher. This time, I'll definitely improve my graduation thesis and strive to graduate with honors!"

Zhang Lingchuan immediately responded earnestly.

Initially, he planned to reply: Not a pity, not a pity, if impossible, just reimburse the ticket for me later, Old Shen.

But after thinking it over, he thought a serious response would be better.

Mainly because of the relationship with Old Shen, though familiar, it's not as comfortable as with Old Zhang.

"Graduation thesis matters are no big deal for you. Okay then, since the timing doesn't align, we'll meet at school."

Up to this point, Shen Changming remarked.

"Alright, goodbye Teacher."

"Okay, goodbye."

The call ended.

"Shen Changming—, you're doing this on purpose!!"

As soon as Shen Changming hung up the phone, Ms. Huang beside him, with spatula in hand, became agitated!!

"My dear wife! How is this intentional! See, the kid himself said the flight is delayed, he turned down our offer to pick him up, what can I do!!"

Shen Changming, looking very helpless, poured out his grievances.

Yes, he was held back.

Originally, they were supposed to meet on the 2nd; after all, Lingchuan was coming from Lingnan on the 1st.

Unexpectedly, his wife planned to take initiative, indicating she'd go to the airport to pick him up.

So he was forced to make the phone call.

Fortunately, Lingchuan, that kid, brilliantly refused!

A truly outstanding student of his.

Otherwise, if his wife went to the airport with him, he wouldn't know what might happen on the way back.

Speaking of which, just a stay in the south for over a month, how did he become such a hot commodity.

Everyone wants him, and there's even an obvious rush!

Really ridiculous!!

"You clearly said you were going to pick him up, so why did you insist on saying you were picking someone up along with him? Shen Changming, don't think I don't know your little schemes!!"

Ms. Huang stared at Shen Changming.

Her spatula-wielding hand waved dramatically.

"My dear, you've really misunderstood me. If I say I'm picking someone up, then wouldn't you being in the car be perfectly normal?"

Shen Changming, calm as ever, had long thought of a countermeasure.

"Then why couldn't I go with you?"

Ms. Huang countered and questioned directly.

"Of course not. Think about it, if a mentor brings the mentor's wife along to the airport, what would the kid think? It's odd, right! Why would the teacher and his wife specially come to pick him up, would he feel psychological pressure? Right?"

Back and forth, the old couple sparred, ultimately, Old Shen won by skill.

But he was still met with a strict order from Ms. Huang.

That is before visiting the family's elder, they must first see her!!

Otherwise, the consequences are at his own risk!!

Lingnan Qing County Xiaogou Village.

Zhang Lingchuan was unaware that his mentor had become a sandwich.

Because after hanging up the phone, he was working on his parents.

"What nonsense, what would I do at the Integrated Media Center's gathering."

Xu Xiaoying looked frustrated as she spoke.

"Forget it, kid, just go by yourself, your mom and I will stay home."

Originally, he planned to bring his parents along for dinner.

After all, Zhang Zhenghai had been out driving for many days, and everyone was familiar.

Xu Xiaoying being alone at home, cooking and all, was troublesome, so bringing them along for a meal would be nice.

But surprisingly, Xu Xiaoying turned out to be the hardest to persuade.

Upon mentioning the matter, she immediately refused.

Then Old Zhang's stance collapsed accordingly.

Saying he would stay home for dinner with Xu Xiaoying.

"Boss Zhang, what are you fussing about."

Zhang Lingchuan shot a glance at Zhang Zhenghai in frustration.

His father really was something.

At this point, he still stirred up trouble at home.

"Really not going, besides, it's your dinner to thank Teacher Chen and the others, what would a latecomer like me do there, besides can I leave your mom home alone? The meal's already cooking!"

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