Seventeen Again: The Sweet Life with My Family

Chapter 223: Exposed

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

As Wen Nian opened her eyes to reach for her phone, she was taken aback to see two figures standing at the entrance, causing her to sit up in alarm.

“Click!” The light switch next to the door was flipped on.

The sudden brightness in the darkness made both Shen Jun and Wen Nian instinctively raise their hands to shield their eyes from the glaring light. After a few seconds, they adjusted and looked at Zhou Mei and Wen Xing, whose expressions were cold in that moment. Shen Jun and Wen Nian felt a sense of panic internally.

Considering the comments Li Ke made about a possible “pregnancy,” Zhou Mei was seething with anger and scolded, “Get your asses into the living room!”

Zhou Mei turned and walked out of the room, with Wen Xing closely following. In a low voice, Wen Xing tried to persuade Zhou Mei, “Don’t be too harsh later. Have you forgotten what happened with Wei Xiao? We strongly opposed it from the start, and it only pushed Wen Nian further away.”

Zhou Mei furrowed her brows upon hearing this and nodded as she sat on the sofa. She asked in a hushed voice, “Then what should we do?”

Wen Xing’s eyes flickered as he contemplated, “We need to be gentle but firm. We should engage in a constructive conversation. Above all, we can’t repeat what happened last time. We still need to convince Wen Nian to agree to break up on her own.”

In the room, Shen Jun and Wen Nian had already risen from the bed. Shen Jun, hearing the conversation in the living room, furrowed his brows and glanced at Wen Nian, who had already left. With a sense of worry, he followed them out of the room.

Standing in the living room like an elementary school student, Shen Jun stood upright and obediently, waiting to be reprimanded. It was an experience he had never encountered in his 17 years of life. Wen Nian’s heart pounded with unease.

When Wen Xing advised Zhou Mei to watch her attitude, it was easier said than done. Upon seeing the “pig” who had seemingly taken away his “cabbage” standing before him, Wen Xing couldn’t suppress his anger. Despite Shen Jun’s exceptional qualities, the reality remained that he had managed to win over his daughter, whom Wen Xing had spent over ten years raising. This was a fact that Wen Xing couldn’t simply overlook.

Wen Xing, abandoning his usual pleasant demeanor, was the first to make the situation difficult for Wen Nian and Shen Jun. “When did this start?!”

Stepping forward, Shen Jun positioned himself in front of Wen Nian and replied, “Uncle, Auntie, we started dating during winter break.”

Wen Xing’s eyes widened upon hearing this, while Zhou Mei glared fiercely at Wen Xing. “How did you take care of her in the capital?!”

Wen Xing felt deflated upon hearing Zhou Mei’s question. During the first half of his trip to the capital, he himself had been taken care of by Shen Jun. He hadn’t been able to fulfill his responsibilities towards Wen Nian, let alone take care of her properly.

Zhou Mei, assessing the situation, decided to employ a divide-and-conquer strategy. “Shen Jun, it’s getting late now. You should go home.”

Concerned that Wen Nian might easily succumb to Zhou Mei’s gentle approach as soon as he left, Shen Jun hastily interjected, “Auntie, it was me who developed feelings for Wen Nian and confessed to her. If you have any dissatisfaction, blame me, not Wen Nian.”

Zhou Mei took a deep breath before saying, “Both you and Wen Nian are still underage. Understanding love takes time and effort. You’re both young, and it’s too early to be in a relationship and claim to love each other.”

Shen Jun fell silent for a few seconds before looking up sincerely. “Auntie, 1 understand your concerns about us treating our relationship lightly, but age and sense of responsibility don’t necessarily go hand in hand. You’ve also spent time with me and have some understanding of who 1 am. 1 hope you can set aside any bias related to age and give me a chance to be with Wen Nian.”

As Shen Jun spoke, his face remained composed, but only he knew the nervousness he felt inside. He maintained a steadfast gaze as he looked at Zhou Mei.

Zhou Mei glanced at Shen Jun. During her private conversations with Wen Xing, she had indeed contemplated that Wen Nian should find a boyfriend who possessed qualities similar to Shen Jun. She didn’t perceive Shen Jun as a bad person. However, in Zhou Mei’s view, relationships should ideally begin after individuals start working and become more mature. She was concerned that if they started dating a few years before entering the workforce, they might still be too immature, and their relationship might not stand the test of time. Zhou Mei recognized that in relationships, girls often faced more disadvantages and challenges.

Wen Nian looked at Shen Jun’s tall figure standing in front of her. Regardless of the circumstances, she was always the one being protected.

Without waiting for Shen Jun to say anything more, Wen Nian stepped out from behind him and earnestly addressed her parents, saying, “Mom, Dad, 1 admit that I made a mistake by keeping this relationship a secret, but please believe in my choice. Shen Jun and 1 are serious about each other.”

The progress of their relationship couldn’t solely depend on one person’s efforts.

Shen Jun gazed at Wen Nian in a daze. He comprehended the immense worry and concern she harbored regarding their relationship being discovered by her parents. He had expected that Wen Nian would be the one to compromise, and he would ultimately face abandonment. However, he was taken aback by Wen Nian’s courageous decision to stand up for their relationship..