Spending almost until noon at the internet cafe, having opened a computer for four hours, there were still more than ten minutes left, but Su Zelin logged off early.

My mom is someone whose word is law, so with the curfew, I have to be home on time, hence I need to leave some time.

Today there was good company online, having fun up till now has been great.

But the little sweetheart looked glum, seemingly in a bad mood, completely losing the initial excitement when we first arrived at the internet cafe.

"Haoran, what's wrong with you?"

Su Zelin frowned, then seemed to realize something, chuckling, "Didn't I tell you already, it's just genetic differences, nothing can be done, don't take it to heart!"

"That's not what I care about!"

Lu Haoran sighed.

"Xiaoyanzi and Qin Shiqing know we watch those kinds of things, I'm afraid they'll never talk to me again."

The honest guy felt somewhat regretful.

If I knew, I wouldn't have watched it with Zelin.

"Hey, are you worried about that? That's just unfounded worry!"

Su Zelin was unconcerned.

He asked instead, "Qin Shiqing knew long ago that I watched it, and Xiaoyanzi too, did they ever hate me? Did they ever stop talking to me?"

"Uh, well…"

The honest guy was stumped.

Although Xiaoyanzi often scolded Su Zelin as a jerk, anyone can see that she considers him a friend, and their relationship isn't bad.

There isn't even a need to mention Qin Shiqing.

"Zelin, we... are different."

The honest guy still felt something was off, but couldn't articulate it.

"All humans, what's the difference? Since Xiaoyanzi doesn't hate me, naturally she won't hate you. Relax, this is just a minor issue! Haoran, you need to know, we're just learning some necessary knowledge, there's nothing embarrassing about it!"

Su Zelin comforted him.

However, Lu Haoran still couldn't completely ease his conscience, like a child who had done something wrong.

"Zelin, let's just not watch anymore in the future, it's not good."

The honest guy said seriously.

"Alright, alright, we'll do as you say, Haoran, I'm heading back, otherwise my mom will hit me again. Let's meet up another day!"

"Okay, Zelin, bye!"

...

Back at home, with nothing to do in the afternoon, I can only read comic books and novels to pass the time.

Finished reading "D.N.A2," then started "Star Vagabond."

Su Zelin planned to revisit Master Huang's big works, "Legend of the Master Swordsman," "Cloud Flipping Rain Cover," "Twin Dragons of the Tang Dynasty,"... revisiting them all.

Compared to internet literature in later generations that often starts with kicking a planet to bits, novels from the nineties weren't as exaggerated, quite interesting to read still, Master Huang's skill and writing style are undoubtedly excellent.

In the evening, after the family finished dinner, Mom started watching her drama.

Housewives of this era didn't have much entertainment, usually just watched TV or played cards after meals, unlike later generations who could browse Douyin, chat on WeChat, or do square dancing.

Color TV had been popularized in the nineties, but the Su family's 29-inch Panda CRT color TV was still a luxury item in the mid-nineties, this size was considered a super-sized screen, costing Su Jianjun over eight thousand bucks to bring home, not outdated even by 2000.

Granny Su was chasing a drama called "Love of a Green River," also known as "The New Edition of Cut Plum," with male lead Zhao Wenzhuo.

Seeing the name of this future famous martial arts star, would you think it's a martial arts drama?

No, you're mistaken.

This is a Republic Era idol romance drama, with extremely melodramatic plot, yet this soap opera was wildly popular in 2000, a favorite among housewives, Granny Su was utterly hooked, occupying the TV every night.

The screenwriter's skills were quite amazing, mainly by understanding housewives' psychology—be overly emotional, and it's a sure hit.

Zhao Lixia was moved at many points, wiping tears, but the Su family father and son were uninterested, just found it extremely boring.

Su Jianjun patiently accompanied his wife, while Su Zelin brought a pack of cigarettes and slipped out to smoke, having read novels all afternoon, feeling a bit bored, needed a change.

Just as I took out a cigarette, without having lit it yet, someone pedaling a bicycle entered the yard.

Su Zelin saw the visitor and froze, forgetting even to light the cigarette.

Huang Panpan!

That girl actually came all the way here!

The school junior once said she'd visit during the holiday, Su Zelin didn't take it seriously, but she actually meant it.

Today, Huang Panpan was very different from usual.

Her hair was styled in a cute bun, without any makeup, her fair and rosy face smooth like a peeled hard-boiled egg, wearing a one-piece work dress paired with canvas shoes, pure as a little white flower, completely unlike the troublesome girl in my memory.

Even Su Zelin couldn't help but be impressed, inwardly giving her a thumbs up, but also starting to get a headache.

Because there's no way Huang Panpan would change to be truly innocent simply because of a change in attire, she's still a troublemaker.

Especially this unexpected visit, if my dad and mom misunderstand, it'll be hard to explain.

"Senior!"

The school junior stopped her mountain bike, carrying a bag as she walked up.

"What are you doing here at my house?"

Su Zelin's mouth twitched slightly.

I didn't even know how Huang Panpan knew my address.

But this girl seemed well-informed about everything related to me, even knowing the brand of underwear I wore, once she brought a box of Three Guns to the classroom door on a weekend, even the size matched what I usually wore, utterly shocking me.

I suspect there's an inside informant in class.

With Huang Panpan's resources, last time she could casually throw out a Red Bull at the internet cafe to grab a nearby computer, hiring someone from Class 2, Grade 12 to provide information wouldn't be difficult at all.

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