Zhong's father was disbelieving, so Zhong's mother quickly called Zhong Yujin.
"Son, where are you? Come home quickly, I have something very important to tell you."
"Mom, what can't be said on the phone? I really can't get away from here."
"Are you with that Zhao kid? Tell Mom the truth, Mom won't blame you."
"Mom, is my dad next to you? Did Uncle Zhao say something to you?"
Hearing this, Zhong's parents' hearts sank. "Son, listen to your mother and come home quickly. Otherwise, your father will be angry. Can we just pretend this never happened?"
"Mom, I'm not coming back."
After Zhong Yujin finished speaking, he hung up the phone. Zhao Zeyu looked at him nervously.
"What should we do now?"
"Pack your things and let's run. Let's go somewhere no one knows us."
"Okay."
The Kaikai Hotel was very close to the bus station. The first reaction of the two was to run to the countryside. Buses did not require ID to buy tickets, so the two casually got on a bus and began their new journey.
When Zhong's parents arrived at the Kaikai Hotel and learned they had checked out, they immediately called the police. The next day, they found out they had gone to the countryside through the bus surveillance footage.
The two turned off their mobile phones, used their remaining money to buy tents, bedding, and compressed biscuits. They did not dare to ask for lodging, so they ran directly into the mountains.
They changed locations every so often and were found two weeks later, looking as thin as monkeys.
Zhao's mother and Zhong's mother cried heartbrokenly and no longer dared to suggest separating the two. Thus, they were openly together.
When they were in the throes of passion, neither wanted to go to school. No matter how their families persuaded them, it was useless. Zhao's father, unable to bear the sight, directly kicked Zhao Zeyu out of the house.
After Zhong's father's examination, he could no longer have children. Neither of them wanted their son to suffer abroad, so they had to accept Zhao Zeyu moving into their home.
The neighbors understood what was going on, and there were always a few whispers. Zhong's father was too ashamed to go out, but Zhao Zeyu and the other were not embarrassed and always went out hand in hand. Kuaishuge
For the midterm exams, Zhao Zeli had been working hard to reduce her "disgrace value," so her ranking didn't fluctuate much.
470th place, an improvement from before. This was achieved through her own efforts, and she was still a little happy.
"Haha, didn't some people say they were going to get first place? What a slap in the face! I said it's impossible to improve your grades overnight."
"Alright, don't say anything more. Xiao Zhao was just joking. She's already improved."
Her deskmate kindly tried to smooth things over, but Zhao Zeli felt they were both looking down on her.
"I'll definitely succeed next time. I've just been too busy lately, and there hasn't been enough time."
"Everything before the college entrance examination is useless. After all, they've worked diligently for three years. How can you compete with your effort of more than half a year?"
Zhao Zeli's face turned red with anger. Seeing her like this, the previous person stopped talking and returned to her seat.
Back in the dormitory, Zhao Zeli took out her phone and discovered that an unknown number had sent her a message.
"Xiao Li, it's Mom. You blocked Mom's number, so this is a new card I got. Your dad and I know we were wrong, and we hope you can forgive us. Your brother is like that, and we don't expect anything from him anymore. Come home when you have time. Mom and Dad still love you. Your dad said that from now on, all our belongings will be yours."
Zhao Zeli's eyes welled up with tears. She had been waiting for this apology for so many years, and it felt like a heavy burden had been lifted from her heart.
She opened WeChat and found a new friend with the remark "Mom." Zhao Zeli hesitated for a moment before clicking "Accept."
Zhao's mother excitedly sent her many messages and then efficiently transferred her 10,000 yuan. Zhao Zeli accepted the money, and her heart softened a little.
"001, do you think my mom really knows she was wrong? My brother likes men, they must be very disappointed. It's possible they'll focus all their attention on me from now on."
"The system doesn't know."
"Xiao Li, we really know we were wrong. I cooked your favorite dishes. If you're willing to forgive Mom and Dad, please come home. Mom and Dad will always wait for you."
Zhao Zeli, who had never enjoyed parental love, was moved. After school, she returned to the Zhao residence.
Zhao's father and mother behaved extremely well throughout. Zhao Zeli was very happy to see her cleaned-up room.
In a daze, she heard the system's urgent reminder, "Host, there's danger! Alert, alert."
When Zhao Zeli woke up, she found a man pressing down on her. At that moment, she felt true despair.
As she struggled, she forcefully kicked the man in his groin. He cried out in pain and cursed. The door was pushed open, and the light in the room was turned on.
Zhao's mother looked at Zhao Zeli with disapproval. "How can you be so disobedient, child?"
"Mom, do you know what you're doing? This is illegal. I'm going to call the police and have you arrested."
"I'm your mother, how could I harm you?"
"Are you doing business or not? You lunatics. If not, I'm leaving."
Zhao's father, speaking soothingly, led the man out, leaving Zhao's mother to brainwash Zhao Zeli.
"Li, this man was found by your father. There will be absolutely no problems. When you get pregnant, you'll have the baby and let your parents raise it. After your exams, you'll go to university, and no one will know that you gave birth to this child."
"Mom, are you crazy? You found a man with money, he's probably a gigolo, right? Aren't you afraid he's sick? I'm your own daughter, how could you do something like this?"
"Are you stupid? Someone like this won't fight us for the child. Our old Zhao family cannot be without an heir. Just consider it a favor to Mom."
"Incomprehensible, incomprehensible! You've really gone mad."
Zhao Zeli wanted to get her coat; she wanted to leave this place quickly. Zhao's mother stopped her from leaving.
"Xiao Li, for Mom raising you all these years, can you help the family just this once? Otherwise, our family will have no heir, and we'll be laughed at by outsiders."
"I think you're crazy. If I give birth to a girl, will you still want me to keep having children?"
"Of course. What good is a girl? If it's a girl, we'll find someone to give her to. Only a boy can carry on the family line."
"I'm also a girl. I can't believe I fell for your tricks and came back. You're a woman too. I don't have parents like you."
"What are you talking about? You were born by me, and you're not even willing to help the family with this small matter. Have you lost your conscience?"
"Get out, get out!"
The mother and daughter were arguing heatedly when Zhao's father rushed in, intending to hit Zhao Zeli. He had grown tired of listening from outside and decided to use force.