Reborn: I'll Never Fail My Childhood Sweetheart Again-Chapter 368 - 147: For a Liar Like This, the Punishment Is Kitchen Duty for Life After Marriage (Part 4)
"Even if our family can’t afford to buy a car now, we’ll eventually get one, right? So why not let Dad learn to drive first? I read online that as private cars become more common, the registration fee for a driver’s license might significantly increase next year, possibly even doubling!"
Granny Su hesitated.
Meanwhile, Su Jianjun secretly gave his son a thumbs up.
This kid’s got a quick mind. He comes up with a bunch of good excuses in an instant. No wonder he takes after me.
Seeing the Empress Dowager wavering, Su Zelin pressed his advantage: "Mom, what are you worried about? Even if Dad gets a driver’s license, he still needs your permission to buy a car. Would he dare to buy one secretly? How could he hide such a big car? It’s easier to hide a mistress than a car, don’t you think?"
Su Jianjun immediately felt dizzy.
I forgot, this kid is a trickster.
Sure enough, Zhao Lixia’s gaze turned back, her eyes fierce: "Tell me, have you found a pretty woman outside somewhere?"
"I haven’t, it’s just a hypothetical situation from our son!"
"..."
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After dinner, the two elders went next door to chat.
Zhao Lixia couldn’t wait to tell the neighbors about how her son had met a bunch of leaders at driving school, and how these leaders intended to hire him after graduation.
Su Zelin lay on his bed reading comics until he heard light footsteps.
"Why are you here?"
Without turning his head, he knew it was his childhood friend.
Everyone’s footsteps have different rhythms and strengths.
"What, I can’t come to your house?"
Sure enough, it was Qin Shiqing’s voice from behind.
Su Zelin turned his head, and his eyes couldn’t help but light up.
Today, Qin Shiqing was wearing a sleeveless Disney cartoon print rayon nightgown. While casually lounging at home, she also perfectly showcased her youthful and vibrant figure.
At the sight of his childhood friend, the word "jellyfish" inexplicably popped into Su Zelin’s mind.
A mysterious sentence from an unknown document also slowly surfaced in front of him: Jellyfish, a large white sphere, bouncy and resilient, not easily deformed, texture like silicone...
Ahem, what am I thinking?
Su Zelin quickly shook his head to dismiss the manuscript content from his mind.
Ever since coming back from the seaside, he felt a bit obsessed.
But that day was fruitful; the relationship with Qin Shiqing was not as awkward as when she kissed him before, allowing both sides to interact naturally again.
"How’s your driving going?"
Qin Shiqing casually asked.
"Pretty good. Won’t be long before I take the test, passing won’t be an issue, and if I screw up, a little extra fee will let me pass."
The 2001 driving test was quite lenient. Except for the electronic pole test, other subjects could be bypassed by paying a fee, rarely requiring retesting.
Nowadays it’s strict, demanding full completion, causing students to sometimes break down or even give up.
"Oh, so when does Boss Su plan to buy a car?"
The girl half-jokingly asked.
"That’s a long way off. I’ll get a license first, then we’ll see."
Though he said so, ideas were already brewing in his mind.
Once the branch shops open, with spare cash, he’d immediately get a car.
By then he’ll take a laid-back girl and tour all over Lin’an, leaving traces of their love on mountain tops, parking lots, parks—how romantic!
Oops, I don’t have a girl yet...
"Well, when the time comes, I’ll be waiting for my ride."
Qin Shiqing smiled faintly, somewhat knowingly asking: "Oh, by the way, your New Era’s branch at Zhejiang University was lively when it opened, and the quotes on the giveaway fans sounded like your style. Did you have anything to do with it?"
Not knowing why Qin Shiqing brought this up, Su Zelin instinctively replied: "Well, I actually did have something to do with it."
"Oh?"
"Well, I’m the manager of this side, the Zhejiang University branch store sought out phrase submissions for promotions before their opening. I submitted quite a few, but though there’s supposed to be some reward, all I got was phone credit. They’re such con artists, don’t you think?"
Su Zelin declared seriously.
"Yeah, you’re right, those who lie through their teeth are really annoying!"
Qin Shiqing seemed to commiserate deeply, her face puffed up like a pufferfish, adding.
"I think those kinds of liars will eventually get their comeuppance. Like, may they end up having to cook and do dishes forever after marriage!"
Her indignant look made Su Zelin puzzled, thinking, it didn’t even happen to you, why are you so worked up?
Besides, what sort of punishment is that?
It sounds more like a curse.
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