Reborn: I'll Never Fail My Childhood Sweetheart Again-Chapter 352 - 143: A Call from Huang Panpan’s Parents
"Wow, that’s so good!"
Wei Xian was instantly excited, she was just a little foodie.
At the same time, she felt more worried. In high school, due to the intense studying and tough life, her easy-to-gain-weight body didn’t gain much weight. But now in university, with so much food available and no need to struggle like in high school, she’s afraid she’ll become a little chubby girl sooner or later.
Wei Xian was about to say something when Huang Panpan cleared her throat: "Xiaoxian, isn’t there a bucket of dirty clothes in your dorm that hasn’t been washed since yesterday? In this weather, if you leave them for too long, they’ll easily get smelly and start growing black spots!"
Wei Xian: "???"
I wash my clothes right after I shower every day. How could I not know I have a bucket of dirty clothes?
She quickly realized that she was being left out.
"Haha, I remember now, Panpan! Thanks for the reminder. You’re truly my best sister!"
Wei Xian said through gritted teeth.
"Well then, I’ll go back and wash the dirty clothes first. You guys chat slowly."
I really believed your nonsense!
Even if I’m really only second to the senior.
The senior is in the sky, while I’m on the ground!
As Wei Xian walked away, Huang Panpan suddenly felt that the light in the cafeteria wasn’t so dazzling anymore.
It was probably because the sun had set.
The little junior thought secretly to herself.
Just in the moment when Wei Xian was sent away, Su Zelin had already emptied the food from the lunchbox.
Seeing this, Huang Panpan asked: "Senior, do you want more? I can get some for you."
"No need!" The loafer burped, then got to the main topic: "Panpan, are you really planning to apply to the Finance Academy?"
"Yes, besides the Finance Academy, I won’t consider any other schools. I’m only filling out this one application. If I don’t get in, I’d rather retake the year than go to another school!"
Huang Panpan’s eyes were firm.
"Retaking the year is not necessary, as long as you perform normally, you’ll definitely get in. Even if you do slightly worse, you have the chance to make up for it with money!"
Su Zelin wiped his sweat. He originally planned to try convincing Huang Panpan to consider other schools in Lin’an, but seeing the little junior’s attitude, he gave up.
"Haha, I think so too. I must do well; I can’t wait another year!"
There was a sparkle in Huang Panpan’s eyes.
Since Su Zeli was also studying there, the Finance Academy was her holy place.
"Alright then, since you’ve made up your mind, I won’t say more. Panpan, I wish you all the best in your exams and exceptional performance!"
"Hmm, thank you, Senior!"
"..."
After having a meal with Huang Panpan at the cafeteria and offering some encouragement, Su Zelin left. At this point, he mustn’t take too much of the little junior’s time.
When he got home, and knowing he had already had dinner, neither Su Jianjun nor Zhao Lixia bothered him. Both parents had just come back from outside.
The son had been home for five days, well past the pampering period.
On the first day, a full feast, on the second day, lots of meat and fish, on the third day, a regular meal, on the fourth day, just whatever, and by the fifth day, they’ll settle for not starving.
Every vacation is just like this cycle.
...
A few days later, the college entrance exams ended.
Huang Panpan called to share the good news with the loafer, her voice full of joy.
The little junior was confident about her performance, estimating more than 530 points, about the same as the third mock exams.
The night after the exams, Su Zelin was lying at home, reading comics.
Holding a copy of "City Hunter," with a few copies of "SLAM DUNK" tossed by the bed.
Speaking of which, these two sets of passionate comics have quite a connection between their authors.
"SLAM DUNK" author Inoue Takehiko was a disciple of "City Hunter" author Hattori Shu.
But this very famous manga artist, when he debuted with a detective-themed comic similar to his mentor’s called "Chameleon" in "Weekly Shonen Jump," the series with strong "Hattori Shu" style was cut after just 12 issues due to low popularity.
Fortunately, Inoue Takehiko reconsidered thoroughly, realizing "urban rogue" comics weren’t suitable for him. Later, he created a basketball and youth-themed comic "SLAM DUNK," which became explosively popular.
Because Inoue Takehiko loved sports since childhood, his most admired player was Master Qiao.
Incidentally, many well-known manga artists from the Island have deep connections between each other.
After all, the Island isn’t big, and the manga artist circle is even smaller.
Besides Hattori Shu and Inoue Takehiko, there’s another famous couple, "Sailor Moon" author Takeuchi Naoko and "YuYu Hakusho" author Yoshihiro Togashi.
It’s well known that Yoshihiro Togashi is famous for leaving stories unfinished. His approach to creation is unbridled, taking breaks whenever he wants, delaying manuscripts if he feels like it. Fans love and hate him and mock him as the only manga artist whose name forms a derogatory term with four positive words.
The key is that Shueisha dared not do anything about him. When Dragon Ball ended, causing "Weekly Shonen Jump" sales to plummet, it was Togashi’s new manga that saved popularity. The magazine treated him like a deity, signing a deal allowing breaks and no rush on manuscripts.
Of course, Yoshihiro Togashi acts so willful mainly because he has a good wife.
Takeuchi Naoko is a veritable rich and beautiful woman, and a single "Sailor Moon" is enough for the couple to achieve financial freedom, so Togashi eats his fill, delays work, stops publication, and plays mahjong.
Also, Fujiko F. Fujio was actually two people who split later, with Fujimoto Hiroshi changing to Fujiko F. Fujio and creating "Doraemon," while his partner and close friend Fujiko F. Fujio A was another famous manga artist.
Su Zelin also likes playing basketball. Even after reviving "SLAM DUNK," he’s read it four times and still finds it amusing, up until the Nokia 8210 rings.
The caller is an unfamiliar phone number.
He presses the answer button: "Hello, who is this?"
"Is this Su Zelin?"
A mid-aged male voice came through the receiver.
"Yes, I am."
Su Zelin was confused.
This voice was strange, yet seemed familiar from somewhere.
"I am Huang Panpan’s father, Huang Hongbo!"
The other person revealed his identity, and only then did Su Zelin realize.
In his past life, because of Huang Panpan, he had met the little junior’s parents twice but didn’t have much contact, so Huang Hongbo’s voice seemed familiar yet wasn’t immediately recognizable.
"If possible, my wife and I would like to meet you."
Huang Hongbo continued.
"Uncle, when?"
Su Zelin asked.
"As soon as possible, if you are free, we’d prefer now."
"Well... alright."
Su Zelin hesitated and nodded.
Huang Hongbo gave the time and place to meet Su Zelin and then hung up the phone.
The loafer began to think.
In his past life, Huang Hongbo and his wife sought him out, but not now, it was after graduation.
Actually, the Huang couple had long known that Huang Panpan liked him, but they also knew their daughter was pursuing him, so they had no recourse.
However, despite Huang Hongbo’s calm words just now, Su Zelin could hear the blame in them.
The history seems to have changed slightly. It seems they have quite an opinion of me. Why is that?
Oh, it must be because of that!
Su Zelin quickly guessed the reason within.
No matter what, it’s best to meet them and clarify the misunderstanding!
Thinking this, Su Zelin put down the comic in his hand, walked out to the living room: "Mom, I have a meeting, I’ll be back in a while!"
Before anyone could say anything, he dashed downstairs.
"This kid just can’t sit still for a day!"
Zhao Lixia shook her head.
At this moment, Granny Su had accepted the reality.
Her son who is now in university is like a wild horse that can’t be restrained anymore.
Moreover, now that Su Zelin is a class leader and achieves excellent grades, Granny Su can’t find any reason to restrain him, and can only let him roam freely.
Mumblings over, she continued watching her drama.
...
Lijing District.
"Hongbo, why did you speak so politely with him? This kind of person should be severely scolded!"
Li Juan was a bit dissatisfied.
She thought her husband was too lenient with someone like Su Zelin.
If it weren’t for fearing the matter would get out to Huang Panpan, she would have stormed to the Su family to make a scene, but was stopped by Huang Hongbo, who suggested dealing with it privately.
"No matter what, wait until we meet Su Zelin and clear up the whole situation first."
Huang Hongbo said solemnly.
Huang Panpan had gone to Wei Xian’s place, so they dared to make this call at home, speaking without reservations.
"What’s there to ask? It’s obvious that loafer is trying to swindle Panpan’s money. And he calls himself a university student, yet acts like this!"
Li Juan snorted: "I don’t care about that. Anyway, those twenty thousand dollars must be returned by him, and he should stay away from Panpan, or we’ll report him to the police!"
"Alright, alright, we’ll see what happens then. Do not act rashly!"
"..."
