Although Chen Ye's outrageous stunt had stunned countless netizens.
Still.
He only ranked second on the trending news list.
The top-ranked story was far hotter than his, a genuine nationwide sensation!
Coincidentally, this sensational news had also come from today's Hero Compatibility event.
A high school student had successfully bonded with the hero codenamed S2!
This was only the second successful S2 Hero compatibility case in the nation's history.
The girl named Tang Zichen had become famous overnight!
Just thinking about what Ms. Qin, who had previously successfully bonded with S2, had achieved made everyone realize that as long as Tang Zichen did not die young, her future accomplishments would surely be extraordinary.
Perhaps the country would gain another top-tier powerhouse!
As long as such a top-tier powerhouse was not morally corrupt, their emergence was a blessing for the nation.
Therefore.
The netizens' comments were overwhelmingly positive, with most expressing their blessings for Tang Zichen.
They were practically the complete opposite of the comments on Chen Ye...
After playing on his phone for a while, Chen Ye figured his mother had probably already put his father in his place, so he set down his phone and headed downstairs.
He wanted to test the extraordinary aspects of the Saitama Physique.
There was another floor beneath the villa, converted into a training room. It was spacious enough and filled with all kinds of fitness equipment, making it perfect for Chen Ye to let loose.
Just as he reached the stairway on the first floor, he heard his parents talking in the living room and could not help stopping to eavesdrop.
Father Chen said, "...What do you think I was angry about? You think it was for the sake of my old face? It was all because I was worried about that brat! I don't know what nonsense got into him, choosing a C-class hero talent. I'm afraid he won't even make it through the secret realm!"
Yang Rongzhi asked, "The secret realm? Is it really as scary as you say?"
Father Chen said, "What do you know? The secret realm has another name: the Land of Terror. It's full of all kinds of monsters. They may not be as powerful as the monsters beyond the city walls, but they're still not to be underestimated. Without the strength to protect yourself, it's easy to die in there!"
"Then what should we do?" Yang Rongzhi panicked. "Ye'er is your biological son. You're his biological father. You can't just ignore him."
Father Chen said, "What do you mean? Is the eldest not my biological son?"
Yang Rongzhi said, "...What nonsense are you talking about? I just want you to take Ye'er seriously."
Father Chen said, "I don't need you to tell me that... There was another major piece of news today. A kid successfully bonded with an S2 hero talent. Did you hear about it?"
"Of course I heard about something this big." Yang Rongzhi asked, "What does that have to do with our Ye'er?"
Father Chen said, "That kid's father is an old colleague of mine, Tang Qiangjun. Do you remember him?"
"I remember. You saved him before, and to thank you, he sent us gifts..." Yang Rongzhi said in delight, "You mean?"
Father Chen said, "That's right. I saved his life six years ago. If I have his daughter protect our son through the secret realm, I don't think there will be much of a problem. The two kids are in the same year anyway. I'll swallow my pride and get them into the same university."
"Although this is a bit like using a favor to demand repayment, for Ye'er's sake, I can only do this."
"Yes, yes, Old Chen! You really are the man Yang Rongzhi chose. You always know what to do!"
Yang Rongzhi said happily, "I watched that girl's Hero Compatibility video. She's truly beautiful, worthy of our Ye'er. If the two children grow fond of each other over time and end up together, that would be even better."
Father Chen said, "..."
"Though Ye'er is our son, I still have to say it: stop daydreaming. As long as that girl doesn't die young, her future achievements will be immeasurable. Our Ye'er isn't worthy of her."
Yang Rongzhi said, "Not necessarily. Our Ye'er is so handsome, and he's such a sweet talker..."
At the stairway.
Chen Ye was filled with emotion as he listened.
They said parental love was the most selfless, and it really was true.
His father had clearly been furious just moments ago, yet for the sake of his future, he was still racking his brains and doing everything possible to create the best future for him.
All he could say was that parents' hearts were pitiful the world over.
Ahem! Ahem!
Chen Ye pretended to cough and walked out.
Yang Rongzhi and Father Chen turned toward the sound.
When they saw Chen Ye, Father Chen's face immediately hardened, fury blazing in his eyes as though he wanted nothing more than to whip his unfilial son with a belt.
Seeing this, Chen Ye briskly walked over and apologized.
"Dad, I'm sorry. I was confused for a moment and damaged your reputation..."
Father Chen's face was exactly like his father's back on Earth, so calling him Dad did not feel awkward at all.
Chen Ye could now be certain.
This was a parallel world.
The couple before him were his parents from another world!
It was just that their fates differed between the two worlds.
"Hmph!"
Father Chen snorted coldly.
Though he had worried himself sick over his son, he could not lose a father's dignity on the surface.
Chen Ye did not mind his father's tsundere behavior. As long as his father was happy, that was enough.
But Yang Rongzhi was unhappy.
"Your son already took the initiative to apologize. Why are you still making that sour face?"
After scolding Father Chen, Yang Rongzhi looked at Chen Ye again, her face full of concern.
"Chen Ye, tell Mom the truth. Are you dating someone? Did things go badly, so you gave up on yourself and chose to bond with a C-class Hero?"
Chen Ye froze.
He was impressed by his mother's ability to make wild assumptions.
After thinking about it, he decided this excuse was not bad. It would save him from having to explain, so he responded with silence.
Seeing that her son said nothing, Yang Rongzhi assumed she had guessed correctly. Heartbroken, she said, "Silly boy, you're still so young. You'll definitely meet a better girl in the future. There was really no need..."
Yang Rongzhi did not want to continue.
The deed was done. Saying more would be useless and would only hurt her son again.
"Mom, I'm fine now."
Chen Ye said, "I'll go play in the basement for a while. Call me when it's time to eat."
"All right, go on."
Yang Rongzhi agreed repeatedly, her face full of motherly affection.
The moment Chen Ye left, her expression changed. Murderous intent surged from her as she gritted her teeth. "Old Chen, have your people investigate this thoroughly. I want to see which shameless vixen hurt my son!"
After arriving in the basement.
Seeing the luxurious decor of the training room and all the expensive fitness equipment, Chen Ye could not help sighing. It was good to be rich.
Then, he began testing the extraordinary aspects of the Saitama Physique.
"If I remember correctly, Saitama's training routine was one hundred push-ups, one hundred sit-ups, one hundred squats, and a ten-kilometer run every day..."
"With my current body, completing all those exercises really won't be easy."
"Take it slow. I'll start with the ten-kilometer run!"
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