Choosing a C-Class Hero: The Bald King's Rise
Chapter 12

My Son Is Definitely Not That Kind of Person

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"I'll remember that."

Chen Ye replied.

Chen Father then said, "Oh, right. There's a girl named Tang Zichen who's really popular online lately. You should know who she is, right?"

"I know," Chen Ye said calmly. "She successfully bonded with the hero talent codenamed S2, becoming the second person in history to achieve this, causing a nationwide sensation."

"Mhm! Her father is actually my former comrade-in-arms. Our families have known each other for a long time..."

Chen Father continued, "She's also been admitted to Magic City Martial University. I've already spoken to her and asked her to look out for you in the Secret Realm. When you get to the school, make sure to find her and get along well with her, understand?"

"Understood!"

Chen Ye readily agreed, feeling a surge of emotion.

Chen Father truly worried himself sick over his son.

Being a parent was never easy!

Just then, His mother, Yang Rongzhi, suddenly chimed in from the side, "Son, it would be even better if you could bring that girl home. A girl like that is exactly what I envision as a perfect daughter-in-law!"

Hearing this, both father and son were speechless.

"I'll do my best!"

Chen Ye replied perfunctorily.

He knew very well that the girl, having achieved so much at such a young age, would likely develop an arrogant personality.

And he, for one, disliked arrogant people.

Even if she were as beautiful as a celestial being, it wouldn't change his mind.

Expecting him to grovel?

That was even less likely!

"Alright."

Chen Father stood up. "I have some things to attend to, so I won't be back for dinner."

Yang Rongzhi said with displeasure, "Our son is leaving in a couple of days. Can't you stay home for a couple of days?"

"Old Tang and his wife are coming over as guests," Chen Father said helplessly. "I have to go play host."

Hearing the surname Tang, Chen Ye guessed that his father might have called in a favor, and while the matter was reluctantly resolved, it had apparently displeased the other parents, and they were coming to cause trouble.

Otherwise, if they were coming to maintain their relationship, it would be proper etiquette for Chen Father to bring Yang Rongzhi along if the couple was coming together.

Even Chen Ye could figure this out.

Yang Rongzhi, who ran a company, could naturally think of it as well.

"Drink less alcohol,"

Yang Rongzhi cautioned, and then said no more.

After Chen Father left, Chen Ye also said, "Mom, I'm going down to the basement to work out."

In the blink of an eye.

Another five days passed.

Outside the train station.

Chen Ye, with his luggage, bid farewell to his parents.

"Dad, Mom, you can head back now. No need to see me off."

Chen Ye said with a smile, "It's crowded at the station, and you're both public figures. People might recognize you."

Chen Father didn't say anything.

Yang Rongzhi then said, "Alright, we won't go in. Be careful, and don't fall asleep on the train."

"Okay," Chen Ye replied. "I'll text you as soon as I arrive to let you know I'm safe."

With that said, He didn't linger, pulling his suitcase as he walked away.

Due to some special circumstances, Psychic University's opening day was relatively early, usually in early June.

And now it was already the end of May...

After Chen Ye left, The couple sat in the car, silently watching Chen Ye's receding figure.

Only when Chen Ye's figure had completely disappeared into the station did Yang Rongzhi sigh and say, "Xiao Chao is always away in the army, and now Ye'er is leaving too. This home is becoming more and more desolate."

Chen Father frowned. "Children grow up and have their own careers and lives. Do you expect to tie them to your side forever?"

Yang Rongzhi didn't argue with her husband, she just asked curiously, "Old Chen, don't you think Ye has changed a lot recently?"

"This kid has indeed changed quite a bit. His build used to be a bit frail, but now he looks much sturdier."

"That's not what I'm talking about!"

Yang Rongzhi said irritably, "He's been training himself desperately every day, so of course there's a physical change... I'm talking about his personality, it's changed a lot, it's like he's suddenly become sensible."

"The way you put it, this kid has indeed changed significantly."

Chen Father mused, "It seems that experiencing setbacks appropriately isn't entirely a bad thing; at least it can help people grow."

Speaking of this.

Yang Rongzhi got annoyed, "My son is smart to begin with, he doesn't need to grow through being attacked by others... Old Chen, have you found any leads on the matter I asked you to investigate?"

"Not yet, for now."

Chen Father was being disingenuous.

In reality, he had found something.

He had an acquaintance at the telecommunications operator and had checked his son's call records. He discovered that his son had been contacting several married women quite frequently in the past six months.

He even knew two of them.

One was the wife of his subordinate, and the other was a friend of his wife...

However, Chen Father didn't think much of it.

Could his youngest son possibly be involved with these women?

Chen Ye, at such a young age, had such peculiar tastes?

Impossible!

Absolutely impossible!!

Chen Father believed that his son must have been contacting these women to ask for help with homework...

To avoid making his wife overthink things.

Therefore, Chen Father didn't reveal these details.

"It's been so long, how can there still be no clues?"

Yang Rongzhi frowned, "Don't you know someone at the telecommunications operator? It shouldn't be a problem to ask him to help check your son's communication records, right?"

"I already had someone check. There's nothing unusual with the son's phone records," Chen Father said, half-truthfully. "I even specifically asked some of his classmates, and they all said that son hasn't been dating anyone at school... I suspect that kid might have met someone online."

"Is that so?"

Yang Rongzhi still frowned, lost in thought.

Chen Father started the car and said, "Wife, don't be so persistent about this. If you can't find anything, then let it go. Anyway, the kid has moved on and become much more sensible, which is a good thing."

"If he finds out you're investigating him, it might affect your mother-son relationship."

This made sense.

Yang Rongzhi wavered.

She stopped dwelling on the matter and changed the subject, "Old Chen, do you have any plans for Ye's future?"

"Xiao Chao inherited your talent and has now become accomplished. I'm not worried about him."

"It's just this child Ye, who got confused at a crucial point in his life and made the wrong choices. If we don't guide him, his future achievements will be limited. I'm afraid even if we pass on the family business to him, he won't be able to manage it..."

Chen Father heard this, first frowned, then after a moment of thought, sighed, "In his situation, there's only one way to change his destiny..."

Due to the threat of monsters.

Many transportation routes were disrupted, causing travel inconvenience.

Even though the city where Chen Ye was located was only about three to four hundred miles away from Magic City in a straight line, it still took him over seven hours and three train transfers to arrive smoothly.

After leaving the station, Chen Ye first sent a message to his parents to report that he was safe, then took a taxi and headed straight for Magic City University.

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