The Target always thinks that I like him!

Chapter 56

Translator: Vivi

Editor: Chubby Dragon

Scheming white lotus (4.11) - He's become weird

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Recently, Shen Zheng Duo seemed to be feeling over the moon, planning a feast one moment and a family vacation the next.

Once Shen Ze heard this, he mercilessly poured cold water over this idea, "Celebrating after the gaokao[1] is more like it. What's more, this is only some middle school national examination."

"What do you know? This is an appreciation banquet to thank the teachers." Shen Zheng Duo remained completely undefeated by Shen Ze's words. At this moment, he wanted nothing more than to let everyone know that his once useless son had finally turned over a new leaf, and had qualified in the top most schools in the city.

Shen Ze snorted coldly, "I relied on my own hard work for self-study, what's there to thank? If he wants to thank them, let him do as he pleases."

Saying this, he swept a glance at Xiang Han who instantly straightened his back, and coughed, "Uncle Shen, I think we should forget about it. It's better to just treat them to a meal."

Zhu Jing Yi could see that both of them weren't very keen on it and also tried to dissuade him before Shen Zheng Duo reluctantly agreed. "What about a vacation? Which country would you all like to go visit?"

"We'll talk about it another day." Shen Ze carelessly said before inquiring about Gu Hai Sheng's matters. Due to the national examination, he hadn't been able to learn much about him.

Shen Zheng Duo frowned before giving a sigh, "He went in."

"What's the situation now?" Sitting up straight, worry flashed through Shen Ze's eyes.

"They're still in the midst of an investigation. I've asked a lawyer, but it is estimated that he may have to stay inside for at least seven to eight years." Shen Zheng Duo couldn't help feeling relieved that he had managed to pull his son back in time.

Shen Ze hesitated for a moment. "Can I go visit him?"

Shen Zheng Duo shook his head. "I'm afraid you can't, for now. Wait until his sentence has been settled, then we'll see."

This made Shen Ze fall silent, sinking into deep thought. Shen Zheng Duo soon changed the topic, and continued to discuss the matter of travelling with Zhu Jing Yi.

Seeing his expression, Xiang Han quietly moved over beside him. "Uncle Shen has already tried his best, there's no use thinking about it anymore. Moreover, Mr Gu must have already expected this outcome and if his behaviour is good, seven to eight years is nothing. They can be shortened and soon, he will be free." If this was truly the outcome, it would at least be better than what it should have been in the original storyline.

Hearing his words of comfort, Shen Ze turned around to stare at him silently in deep thought.

His gaze made Xiang Han's heart feel prickly, and he couldn't help but ask, "W-What is it?"

"Nothing." Shen Ze looked away for a moment, but then turned back to say, "I know all about this. You don't have to..." He paused with a frown before continuing, "You don't have to waste your time on me, it's pointless."

"Ah?" Xiang Han was confused. Ever since the national examinations ended, Shen Ze had become weirder.

Shen Ze looked at him with a complicated gaze before finally getting up and walking away.

Two days later, without waiting to discuss the vacation plans with Shen Zheng Duo as he had promised, Shen Ze left a slip of message saying he had gone backpacking. He felt that he should make use of this period of time to put some distance between himself and Xiang Han. The books said, at this age, people's feelings were hazy and impulsive. Their interests could be brimming now, but gone the next moment.