295: Chapter 295 Let's Start the Class, Dad - 3

Jiang Ye glanced at Fang Wei's distorted expression and jerked his chin toward his car.

"Alright, stop making faces over there. Are you still going to sing with them? If not, I'll drop you off on the way. I haven't been drinking anyway."

Only then did Fang Wei snap out of his massive sense of absurdity, waving his hands hurriedly.

"Go? Why wouldn't I go? Some sucker is footing the bill; wouldn't it be a huge loss not to go? Besides, I have to go back and continue arguing with that idiot Lu Mingxuan! Watching him suffer will make the fruit platters taste even better!"

"Fine, go ahead then. Stay safe and don't drink too much. Tomorrow night, once you've picked a place, just send me a WeChat message. KTV, bathhouse, club, whatever..."

Before Jiang Ye could finish, Fang Wei was scared out of his wits. He lunged forward in one stride, reaching out to cover Jiang Ye's mouth.

"Oh, my dear father! Please, just shut up!"

Jiang Ye was stunned by this sudden move and instinctively tilted his head to avoid it. "What are you doing? Having a fit?"

Fang Wei was frantic, desperately winking at him while nervously looking at Ye Cheng, explaining incoherently:

"Sister-in-law! Sister-in-law, don't listen to his nonsense! Brother Ye didn't mean that! He's drunk... cough, he didn't drink... oh right! He's... he's intoxicated by your sweet love! Yes! A man in love has zero IQ! Everything he's saying now is gibberish! You can't take it seriously!"

Seeing him desperately trying to protect his brother's "reputation," Ye Cheng couldn't help but let out a giggle and waved her hand.

"Alright, Xiao Wei, you don't have to cover for him anymore."

"It's really not a cover-up!"

Thinking she was angry, Fang Wei quickly tugged on Jiang Ye's sleeve. "Jiang Ye! Damn it! Say something!"

Ye Cheng smiled and reached out to gently caress Jiang Ye's cheek, her eyes carrying a smile that was almost "indulgent."

"He's a man; it's normal to have some social engagements outside, hugging, kissing, or touching girls. I can understand."

"...Wait... wait a minute... what did you say you can understand?"

Fang Wei's mouth hung open, unable to keep up with the rhythm.

Ye Cheng continued slowly, her tone as if she were talking about a trivial everyday matter. "As long as... you stay safe and don't bring back any illegitimate children to cause me trouble, it's fine."

"Cheng Cheng, don't worry, I know the rules..."

Jiang Ye took the opportunity to hold Ye Cheng's hand that was touching his face, promising with a "well-behaved" look, "I will definitely wear... um, take protective measures."

Ye Cheng nodded with satisfaction, stood on her tiptoes, and gave him a kiss on the cheek. "Mm, such a good boy."

"???"

Fang Wei stood frozen for several seconds. The expression on his face went from anxiety to shock, then to complete bewilderment and questioning his life choices.

Finally, he expressionlessly raised a hand to rub his eyes and muttered to himself:

"Ah... they say you shouldn't drink too much; drink too much and you start seeing hallucinations... what a mess... what the hell!!!"

He suddenly grabbed his hair and let out a wail, then turned to Ye Cheng, cupping his hands frantically with a forced smile.

"Sister-in-law! My dear sister-in-law! I'm begging you! Do you have any sisters? Cousins, second cousins, even sworn sisters will do! Could you introduce one to me? My standards aren't high—just half as... no, one-tenth as reasonable as you! I'll even get down on my knees and kowtow to you!"

Seeing his pathetic display, Jiang Ye amusedly gave him a kick.

"Alright, alright, get lost already! We're going back!"

After saying that, he led the beaming Ye Cheng toward the zeekr x parked by the roadside.

Fang Wei stood there, watching Jiang Ye coolly open the car door and shield Ye Cheng as she sat in the passenger seat. Recalling the "shocking" conversation from just now, his heart was filled with mixed emotions—envy, confusion, disbelief, and a trace of doubt about the reality of the world.

He gritted his teeth, and fueled by the alcohol, he gathered his breath and roared at Jiang Ye's back:

"Dad—! When are you going to start a training class! Your eldest son will listen on his knees!!!"

"..."

Jiang Ye paused for a moment, casually stuck up a middle finger, climbed into the car, and slowly drove into the night.

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Jindi Shangfeng Residential Area, Room 1601.

Jiang Ye and Lin Wanxing watched Ye Cheng pack her luggage to return to her hometown for the Lunar New Year, both feeling a strange sense of melancholy.

Even though Jiang Ye was determined to be "celibate" for a month, waiting for the "new hair to take the throne" before "reclaiming lost territory";

Even though Ye Cheng was currently in that special time when her "relative visits," meaning there was no "room to maneuver" anyway;

But...

Being able to hug and cuddle was still good!

Now look at this: Su Ning had gone back to the Shijiazhuang, Ye Cheng was leaving tomorrow, and suddenly the house would only have him and Coach Lin left...

Hmm... Coach Lin...

Jiang Ye's gaze unconsciously drifted toward Lin Wanxing nearby. He stroked his chin, and a certain light of "scientific research and exploration" began to flicker in his eyes.

Perhaps it was time to...

Conduct an in-depth study on the critical threshold of Coach Lin's "flexibility" and "psychological defenses"?

"...?"

Lin Wanxing suddenly felt a burning gaze land on her. She turned her head and met Jiang Ye's "ill-intentioned" look.

Her heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively scooted toward the other end of the sofa. "Xiao Ye, when you go back this time... roughly when will you be back?"

Ye Cheng stuffed the last sweater into the suitcase, zipped it up, and clapped her hands. "After the fifth day of the Lunar New Year? I should be back on the sixth."

Lin Wanxing did a silent calculation: leaving on the 10th, back on the 22nd—a full 12 days.

This meant she would be alone for 12 days with this guy whose thoughts were erratic and whose actions were often unpredictable...

She had a feeling these 12 days would pass exceptionally slowly, and it was highly likely that some "bad things" would happen...

She could already envision scenes of her blood pressure skyrocketing.

Ugh...

Maybe she should seriously consider the option of going home for the New Year...

Although her family would definitely nag her about "golden husbands" and her younger brother again, it was better than being on edge here...

"Well, Xiao Ye, finish your packing. I'm going back to my room first."

Lin Wanxing stood up with a heavy heart and silently returned to her room.

"..."

Ye Cheng watched her back and couldn't help but tsk. "Classmate Xiao Ye, look at your character. You've scared Coach Lin half to death. It's like she has to face a Great Demon King alone."

"Comrade Ye Cheng! I must solemnly reiterate once again!"

Jiang Ye rolled his eyes and declared righteously, "I! Jiang Ye! Am going to be celibate for a month! My heart is as still as water; my will is as firm as a rock!"

Ye Cheng walked up to him and lightly tapped his chest with her index finger.

"What's wretched isn't whether you're celibate or not, but the object your subconscious associates with when you have the thought of 'celibacy'! Pray tell, does your celibacy have a damn thing to do with Coach Lin?"

"..."

Jiang Ye was choked by her words. He coughed awkwardly and forced a change of subject. "Alright, alright, stop teasing. Finish packing and get some rest. I'll drive you to Faku tomorrow morning."

Ye Cheng finished zipping the suitcase, stood it up, and waved her hand. "No need to drive me. I'll just take a taxi; it's very convenient."

Jiang Ye looked at her and, thinking of Ye Cheng's special "home," didn't insist further. He stood up to head back to his room.

"Fine then. Stay safe on the road and send a message when you get home."

Just as he was about to enter his door, Ye Cheng hesitated for a moment and called out to him softly.

"Jiang Ye."

"Yeah?"

"Um... if... I'm saying if, okay? If you're going to come find me in Faku on Valentines Day... you must, you MUST tell me in advance. I'll go pick you up. Don't just find your way there on your own."

"..."

Jiang Ye turned back and saw the complex expression on her face—a mix of worry, awkwardness, and a hint of embarrassment. He deliberately straightened his face and frowned.

"Confess honestly! Are you hiding a secret man in Faku? Are you afraid I'll catch you if I go over there?"

"???"

Ye Cheng's expression froze instantly, and three black lines appeared on her forehead. "Stop talking crap! I'm speaking to you seriously!"

Jiang Ye snorted, walked up to her, and poked her forehead with just enough force.

"I don't care if you're being serious or not! I'm telling you, once you're home, I might video call you for a spot check at any time! If you dare not to answer, or if there's someone else in the background... hmph, just you wait. I'll be in Faku to 'catch the adulterers' in a heartbeat!"

With that, before Ye Cheng could react, he turned around and coolly returned to the master bedroom, slamming the door shut.

"..."

Ye Cheng looked at the closed door, stomped her feet in anger, but then couldn't help but let out a laugh. She muttered crossly at the door:

"That bastard!!! His way of showing concern... is truly uniquely infuriating!!!"