Back to my parents when I was seventeen

Although Xu Chu Ning didn't think it was necessary, Shen Sinian wanted to buy a gift for Shen Yubai. As his future mother, she thought about it and felt that she couldn't refuse her child's rare filial piety.

Therefore, Xu Chu Ning asked: "What to buy him?"

Shen Sinian: "Shall we go shopping later?"

Xu Chuning had no objection.

After breakfast, the two went shopping nearby.

Xu Chuning hadn't been shopping for a long time. She didn't have many material needs. On the one hand, she had no money, and on the other hand, she was at school and in the store every day. She wore school uniform at school and had clothes and pants to wear on weekends, so there was no need to buy new ones.

Of course, You Shuzhen would buy her new clothes every year on her birthday, New Year, or when there was a sale in the store.

As time went by, Xu Chuning had a lot of clothes to wear.

The two went to the nearby pedestrian street, and Xu Chuning discovered that Shen Sinian was more familiar with the road conditions and shops on the pedestrian street than she was.

The two walked around for a while, but still hadn't decided what to buy for Shen Yubai.

Finally, Shen Sinian stared at the vendor selling puppies on the roadside and asked, "Shall we give him a dog?"

Xu Chuning: “…”

She lowered her eyes and looked at the puppy in the cage. She was silent for three seconds and asked, "Do you like it?"

Shen Sinian subconsciously said, "I like it."

Xu Chuning: "It seems that the puppy needs a walk every day. You don't have time, right?"

Shen Sinian thought about it, then turned to look at the kitten next to him, "A kitten is also OK."

"..."

"Is Shen Yubai allergic to cat hair?" Xu Chuning asked after a moment of silence.

Shen Sinian: “…I don’t know.”

The two looked at each other, and Xu Chu Ning sighed softly, "Ask him."

If Shen Yubai is not allergic to cat hair, Xu Chuning can buy a cat for Shen Sinian.

Shen Sinian was about to take out his phone when he suddenly remembered something, "Ningning."

Xu Chuning: "Hmm?"

Shen Sinian touched his nose and looked at her aggrievedly, "Why don't you ask?"

Xu Chu Ning looked at him helplessly, "Are you afraid that he will reject you?"

Shen Sinian nodded.

"Then he will reject me too." What if Shen Yubai is allergic to cat hair.

Hearing this, Shen Sinian muttered quietly, "That's not necessarily true."

Many things are more clear to bystanders.

Although Shen Yubai and Xu Chuning were not close friends, every time they stood together and talked, Shen Sinian would think that he was superfluous. Moreover, Shen Yubai might not have noticed that when Shen Sinian came to him to discuss something, as soon as he mentioned that Xu Chuning also agreed, Shen Yubai would unconditionally agree with his idea.

This was the case the last time I talked to him about joining an entertainment company to become a star, and the same thing happened the last time he talked to him about school.

Without hearing clearly what Shen Sinian was saying, Xu Chuning took out his cell phone, logged into QQ, and opened the chat box with Shen Yubai.

After thinking for a few seconds, Xu Chuning asked directly: [Are you allergic to cat hair? ]

Shen Yubai should be in front of the computer, and he quickly replied to her with a question mark.

Xu Chuning: [Shen Sinian wants to give you a cat. ]

Shen Yubai: [? ]

Xu Chuning: [I’ll buy it if you’re not allergic. ]

Shen Yubai: [Are you sure you want to send me off? ]

Xu Chuning knew that Shen Sinian wanted to raise a cat, but he didn't have the time and energy. Moreover, no one knew when he would go back, so after buying a cat, the burden of raising the cat would definitely fall on Shen Yubai's shoulders.

Therefore, it is reasonable to say that it was a gift to him.

Thinking of this, Xu Chu Ning: [Well, do you want it? ]

Shen Yubai: […Is it expensive?]

Xu Chuning: [I haven’t had time to ask the price yet.]

Shen Yubai: [You ask first.]

Xu Chuning: [So, you are not allergic? ]

Shen Yubai: [I don’t know.]

He has not been tested.

Xu Chuning: [Okay, let me ask about the price first.]

Shen Yubai: [Yes.]

Putting away their phones, Xu Chuning and Shen Sinian went to the vendor and asked about the price. Kittens of different breeds and appearances had different prices, ranging from dozens to hundreds of yuan.

After asking around, Xu Chuning turned his head to look at Shen Sinian, "Which one do you like best?"

Shen Sinian pointed to a beautiful kitten with pure white fur and said, "This one."

The vendor's eyes lit up and he said bluntly: "Young man, you have a good eye. This kitten is of pure breed, very lively, and smart. You won't lose out if you buy it back."

Xu Chu Ning listened and asked, "How much?"

"This kitten costs one hundred and eighty dollars," said the boss.

Xu Chuning: “…”

Shen Sinian frowned, "So expensive?"

If it was the old Shen Sinian, he would not think that 180 yuan was expensive. But now he has understood how hard it is to make money.

More importantly, he knew that Xu Chu Ning might not spend 180 yuan a month.

Thinking about it, Shen Sinian said bluntly, "Forget it, let's not buy a cat."

Xu Chuning paused, "Are you sure?"

"Hmm." Shen Sinian pondered, "Let's buy him a decorative item. He's not worth such an expensive kitten."

Hearing this, Xu Chu Ning didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and teased him deliberately, "Aren't you afraid that I will tell Shen Yubai about this?"

Shen Sinian raised his eyebrows and said confidently, "You won't."

He, Shen Yubai, and Xu Chuning would definitely protect him. Shen Sinian still had this confidence.

Xu Chuning: “…”

In the end, the two did not buy a cat.

Xu Chuning didn't have much money with him, so he couldn't afford to buy the cat for the time being. Shen Sinian had some money with him, but it wasn't much either.

In short, all the money the mother and son have combined is not enough to buy a kitten.

After shopping for half a day, the two returned to the shop.

The business in the store was pretty good at noon, so Shen Sinian stayed in the store to help out.

After finishing his work and eating, Shen Sinian took the lunch he had packed for Shen Yubai in the store back home.

When they returned to the community, Shen Yubai opened the door for him, glanced at the things in his hands, raised his eyes and asked, "Why didn't you buy a cat?"

Shen Sinian: "...I didn't see anything I particularly liked."

Shen Yubai glanced at him, turned around and walked towards the restaurant, "Xu Chuning asked you to go out. What did he ask you?"

Shen Sinian was slightly startled, then raised his eyes to look at him, "Have you guessed what she is going to ask me?"

Shen Yubai: "You're being too obvious."

Shen Sinian uttered "oh" in a depressed tone.

Shen Yubai: "So what did you say?"

Shen Sinian sat down opposite him and said softly, "Ask me about her future restaurant, and... Aunt You."

Shen Yubai paused as he was opening the bag. "What... did you say?"

Shen Sinian lowered his eyelashes and said, "I lied to Ningning."

"Aunt You..." Shen Yubai thought of something and asked him, "Have you seen her when you were born?"

Shen Sinian shook his head.

Shen Yubai understood. He frowned and looked up at him. "Have we ever told her when she was gone?"

Shen Sinian nodded gently, "I did, but I didn't say anything specific. I only know that grandma died of illness."

"Sick?" Shen Yubai frowned, "What's wrong?"

Shen Sinian didn't know.

The atmosphere in the restaurant was somewhat stagnant.

After a while, Shen Yubai whispered: "Since you've concealed it, just keep it a secret from her."

He reminded Shen Sinian, "Don't let her trick you into telling the truth."

Shen Sinian nodded gloomily, "I know."

He was quiet for a while, and couldn't help asking Shen Yubai, "We know what's going to happen in the future, so why don't we do something now?"

“Do it, but don’t do it too obviously.”

"Then how can we do it if it's not obvious?" Shen Sinian was eager to learn.

Shen Yubai glanced at him and said silently, "I'll arrange it."