Meng Yanchen couldn't help but laugh after hearing this.

"Don't worry, you'll be at the head table at my wedding!"

Just then, Meng Yanchen noticed his phone screen light up, showing a call from his mother.

"My mom called, let's talk later!"

After hanging up the phone, Meng Yanchen answered a call from Fu Wenying.

"What? Qinqin's in trouble? She's going to be expelled from school?"

Meng Yanchen's voice suddenly rose, his shock evident in his words.

Xu Qin and Meng Yanchen have always maintained a normal brother-sister relationship.

Therefore, Xu Qin did not transfer schools after entering high school, but instead completed her senior year of high school step by step, and eventually entered a medical university in Shanghai.

After leaving the Meng family, Xu Qin, a freshman in college, couldn't wait to pursue freedom.

It turns out that what Meng Yanchen said was true; after she went to university, her parents indeed found it difficult to interfere in her life every day.

This made Xu Qin very satisfied with her university life. She began to indulge in street food, junk snacks, stay up all night, and frequently go to bars to dance.

Now she is eager to try everything that the Meng family used to forbid her from doing.

Of course, these actions were all done secretly behind the backs of their families.

Every time Fu Wenying went to Shanghai to visit her, Xu Qin was able to perfectly disguise herself and behave properly.

However, Xu Qin's pursuit of freedom went a little too far.

Staying up late in college, eating at roadside stalls, and going to bars for entertainment are nothing unusual; occasional indulgence can bring joy.

But Xu Qin felt it wasn't enough. She started smoking and drinking, often dancing in bars all night, and also got to know a group of shady characters who spent their days together.

At most, he'll just become a playboy.

But Xu Qin felt it wasn't enough; she liked to stir up trouble and pick fights.

It was as if this kind of life was what made her feel excited and free!

I often walk by the river, so how can I not wet my shoes?

Xu Qin, who was always stirring up trouble and getting into fights, finally got into big trouble with her group of friends. She and her friends bullied a girl with a bad temper and broke her bones.

The reason this girl has such a fiery temper is actually because her family is powerful and influential, and she has been spoiled since childhood.

So, Xu Qin and her friends ran into a brick wall!

They were all over eighteen years old, so they were all taken to the police station for investigation, and their parents were notified.

This news instantly enraged Fu Wenying.

She never imagined that after only half a year of university, Xu Qin would fall to such a low point.

Smoking, drinking, fighting, clubbing—who taught her these bad habits?

Fu Wenying also wanted to suppress the matter, but Xu Qin and the others had also beaten up a girl with a powerful background.

So the only outcome was to lose money and accept that Xu Qin would be expelled from school.

When Meng Yanchen returned to Yancheng, Fu Wenying questioned him.

"You wouldn't act like your sister and cause trouble everywhere you go in Beijing, would you?"

Meng Yanchen sighed inwardly. The freedom he sought was to break free from his parents' control and achieve financial and career independence.

Xu Qin's definition of freedom, however, is actually degenerate behavior such as smoking, drinking, and fighting.

“Mom, freedom to go down is not true freedom, but self-degradation and self-abasement. I am not that stupid.”

After hearing this, Fu Wenying's expression softened slightly, and she turned to complain to the daughter she had raised.

“I provided her with the best environment and the best education, and taught her to strictly abide by the Meng family’s family traditions.”

But this child actually did something like this. I really don't understand. What are you young people thinking? Do you really find the path your parents have planned for you so repulsive?

Meng Yanchen didn't really understand either, but he and Xu Qin were different.

He is his parents' biological son, and Xu Qin is their adopted daughter.

Therefore, Xu Qin may have some psychological issues because she doesn't feel a sense of belonging to this family.

"Mom, should Qinqin see a psychologist? Actually, she has always been very anxious since she was little."

She used to be afraid that you would send her back to the orphanage, so she was very cautious in her actions and didn't dare to say anything even if she didn't like it.

After years of repression, she felt that she had never done anything she liked, so she began to indulge herself as she grew up. I think this is a psychological problem.

Don't you think her current behavior is like she's gone mad?

Meng Yanchen's words shocked Fu Wenying, who looked at her son.

How could you say that about your sister?

Meng Yanchen sat down next to Fu Wenying and began to earnestly offer his advice.

"Mom, I am your biological son. Even though you are strict with me, I have never thought that you would abandon me. I only think that you are doing it for my own good, even though I may not agree with your methods."

But Qinqin is different. She was abandoned in an orphanage when she was a child. After being adopted by our family, she was always careful to observe our expressions and words, afraid that we would dislike her and abandon her again.

So when she does these things, I'm not blaming her; I genuinely feel her mental state is not good.

Fu Wenying was speechless for a moment. Seeing this, Meng Yanchen went straight to the bedroom to visit Xu Qin.

Xu Qin was released on bail, and the outcome of the court trial is currently unknown.

"Brother, did you come back to laugh at me?" Xu Qin said with a hint of sullenness.

Meng Yanchen didn't offer much advice; he simply spoke calmly.

"Xu Qin, true freedom is not about falling into depravity and declining."

Regardless of whether your parents' intentions are good or not, if you feel unhappy, you can go skiing, bungee jumping, or try extreme sports.

You could also find a job and immigrate abroad, never to return. Your parents can't take care of you forever.

But you choose to seek thrills—smoking, drinking, fighting, causing trouble—do you want to land yourself in jail? Is this the freedom you crave?

Meng Yanchen stayed at home with his parents for a week before returning to Beijing to continue his studies.

Xu Qin's case still needs to be heard in court. Fu Wenying plans to send Xu Qin abroad to study after the case is concluded.

After all, her future is now bleak if she stays in China.

After finishing her competition in the United States, Tang Yu had a short rest period of one week before returning to Beijing.

Meng Yanchen personally went to the airport to pick her up. When he saw that familiar figure walking out of the airport from afar, he immediately rushed forward and gently embraced Tang Yu, his voice full of affection.

I've been missing you terribly these past few days.

Tang Yu tilted her head slightly, gently kissed his cheek, and asked with a smile, her eyes crinkling.

"Don't you think about it normally, why do you have to think about it so much these days?"

Meng Yanchen smiled, took Tang Yu's hand, took the suitcase, and walked towards the airport exit.

"I've been thinking about something lately. Do you think Yang Guo would have become more cynical and even self-destructive if he hadn't met Xiaolongnu?"

"It's possible. If he's unlucky and runs into some bad people, he might resent the world."

But if you're lucky, you might grow into a great hero through trials and tribulations.

Every choice we make on this journey of life leads to different outcomes.

Meng Yanchen smiled as he put the suitcase into the trunk. After Tang Yu got into the car, he started the engine and said with a smile.

“These past few days, I’ve been dreaming about high school without you. Life feels oppressive and hopeless, like being trapped in a dark abyss with no way out.”

Tang Yu then understood the reason for Meng Yanchen's intense emotions.

"Are you upset because of what happened to your sister?"

"It probably has some impact. You analyzed it before and said that Xu Qin had psychological problems, and I also seriously advised her to try to take control of her life."

But she chose self-destruction, which suddenly frightened me. If my life were to spiral out of control, I'm afraid I would hate myself.

Meng Yanchen's voice carried a hint of worry, and Tang Yu chuckled softly.

During the brief stop when the light turned green, she leaned closer to Meng Yanchen, gently kissed him on the lips, and then took his hand.

"After saying all that, I know you're just being affectionate with me."

You just want me to spend more time with you and comfort you today.

Meng Yanchen, from now on you can speak your mind directly. You can say you're tired, weary, or don't want to move.

You can ask me to spend more time with you, you can be honest about your fears, and you can confide your confusion and anxiety.

I know your strengths and weaknesses; there's no need for you to force yourself to be perfect.

The car started up again, and Meng Yanchen's face was beaming with smiles.

"What are my weaknesses? I'd like to hear them."

Tang Yu instantly became excited.

"You chose to hear this yourself, so you can't regret it after I've finished speaking!"

Meng Yanchen smiled calmly.

"It's okay, just kiss me after you're done talking, and I'll forget everything!"

Tang Yu instantly became interested, her eyes sparkling. She rubbed her hands together excitedly and pretended to be serious as she began to criticize.

"You seem aloof and speak very sparingly to others, but you're very talkative and caring towards me. Are you hoping that I can't live without you and will cling to you every day?"

Every time I sulk, all I have to do is kiss you and you're instantly cheered up, which makes me feel so unfulfilled. Don't you know I want to kiss you more?

You always put on that serious, abstinent look, but actually you're always thinking about what sexy lingerie I should wear next time. You fake prim and proper!

You always like to dress up in a suit and act like a serious, elite man, but in reality, every time you talk business with someone, your mind is probably filled with a barrage of comments. Have you already complained to your partner until they're covered in wounds?

You clearly love me terribly, but you always pretend to be so magnanimous and composed. Do you secretly cry yourself to sleep at night thinking about me?

Meng Yanchen couldn't hold back any longer and burst into loud laughter.

"I didn't cry secretly at night, I just kissed you in my dreams."

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