077 How Can You Be So Reassured
Wang Heng could never have imagined that when Pei Ningle’s parents answered the phone, they were so close to the bar.
His original idea was to witness the girl calling her parents, confirm that she would be able to leave Rongdu soon, and then he could leave with peace of mind. Of course, it was a bit of a pity that the cooperation he had agreed upon with the bar owner would have to be abandoned halfway, but this was a windfall anyway, and he wouldn’t care too much.
However, just after hanging up the phone, while Wang Heng was hesitating whether to walk Pei Ningle back to her rental apartment out of courtesy, the young man and woman were cornered in the rest area!
The ones who came were, of course, Pei Ningle’s father and mother.
Pei’s father was a broad and gentle man. Perhaps he had been handsome in his youth, but now he was just a typical overweight middle-aged man. Pei’s mother was a thin and wiry middle-aged woman with an impatient expression, but at least it was better than the sharp voice on the phone. Perhaps she was a little calmer than a few minutes ago…
Wang Heng had never met these two, not even in the first timeline. Because at that time, although Pei Ningle had a successful career, her relationship with her family was not very good. So, what would the situation be like now?
As soon as Pei’s father entered the door, he came straight for Wang Heng and grabbed his hand. Just as Wang Heng thought the old man was going to settle accounts with him, Pei’s father shook his hand and said enthusiastically:
“Hello, I’m Pei Ningle’s father. During this time, our girl has been under your care!”
Wang Heng was a little dumbfounded. “I didn’t really…”
“Young man, don’t be so modest. We’ve already asked the landlord! The landlady told us that Little Le doesn’t know anything, not even how to calculate rent and utilities. Thanks to your care, otherwise, with this girl’s stupid head that can’t even do square roots, she’d be sold and still be counting the money for others.”
As soon as Pei’s father finished speaking, his daughter couldn’t help but protest, “Dad, I know how to do square roots!”
Pei’s father glanced at his daughter, shook his head, and sighed.
Pei’s mother slapped her daughter on the head and said angrily, “You still dare to talk back! You’ve gotten bold, haven’t you? How old are you to still be running away from home, and you can even slip away after the police are called! The two of us specially took a long leave to find you, all for you, this troublesome girl!”
Pei’s father patted Wang Heng’s shoulder and said in a low voice, “Her mother and I are both teachers, high school teachers. This child’s college entrance exam score didn’t even reach the undergraduate cutoff. What will she do in the future? We’re very worried…”
Wang Heng’s mouth moved, but he didn’t know what to say and could only continue to remain silent.
Pei Ningle didn’t obediently lower her head and take the scolding. She stubbornly protested, “Don’t treat me like a child anymore! My living expenses and rent are all covered by myself! I can earn two hundred yuan a day at the bar, and recently there’s even more…”
Pei’s mother slapped her on the forehead again. “Do you have social security? Do you have a contract? Do you have any guarantees? Can you sing in a bar for the rest of your life? We spent money to send you to school. You can repeat a year, or go to a vocational college. Who runs off to sing in a bar without any qualifications? Without a proper education and a proper job, how will you establish yourself in society in the future!”
These two slaps didn’t hurt much. Her mother still couldn’t bear to hit her hard.
Pei Ningle couldn’t out-argue her mother, but she was not convinced at all. She lowered her head and grumbled angrily, “How do you know I can’t sing for the rest of my life…”
Pei’s mother: “Sing for the rest of your life? That’s for famous pop stars, not in a bar. In a bar, with no fame at all, how can you sing for the rest of your life!”
The girl raised her head, not discouraged at all. “How do you know I can’t become famous?”
Pei’s mother was choked.
Pei’s father quickly said, “Little Le, how many children in the world have the dream of becoming a star, and how many of them actually achieve it? You also learned probability in high school. Think about it carefully. What’s the probability of you becoming famous?”
Pei Ningle: “I don’t know what the probability is, but I know that those people with star dreams are just dreaming. I’m different. I write songs, I sing. I’m doing it down-to-earth, not dreaming!”
Pei’s mother turned to glare at her husband. “I told you, this stinking brat is stubborn! We shouldn’t have wasted our time here!”
Pei’s father: “Then what do you suggest we do? Is it useful to drag her back now? Won’t she just run away again in two days!”
The family of three couldn’t convince each other and fell into a stalemate.
Wang Heng quietly took two steps back, trying to withdraw from this family battlefield. However, before he could touch the doorknob, all three parties on the battlefield stared at him.
Pei Ningle spoke first. “Wang Heng, you must understand me. Help me say something!”
Wang Heng: “I… what should I say?”
Pei’s father sighed. “Student Wang, you’re a student at the University of Electronic Science and Technology, right? You have good grades. You must be able to understand the painstaking efforts of us parents. How important is studying? Can’t you tell Little Le?”
Wang Heng: “Uh, I…”
Pei’s mother looked at Wang Heng, her tone suddenly softening. “Little Wang, you look so serious and responsible. You must be able to persuade our girl. Come and help us talk to her, okay?”
No, auntie, you’re mistaken. I’m not serious, not responsible, not at all!
Facing the gazes of the family of three, Wang Heng could only try to be a peacemaker. “I think the most important thing is communication between family members. It’s useless for me to persuade her. It’s best if you are all honest with each other. Perhaps you can discuss a solution that satisfies everyone…”
Before he could finish, Pei Ningle rushed to say, “Let me make it clear first, I will definitely not go home now! The bar needs me, and I’ve also posted three videos online. The number of views is increasing, and I even have fans! And I also performed on the stage of their school’s welcome party!”
Pei’s father and Pei’s mother looked at each other, their expressions a little helpless.
It was precisely because they had seen the popularity of the bar and the grand occasion of the welcome party that they felt particularly troubled. If they forced her back at this time, the child would definitely not be convinced.
Pei’s father said tentatively, “Then I’ll give you a year to try and make it here?”
The other three people present had different expressions.
Pei’s mother looked helpless.
Pei Ningle’s eyes widened, her gaze filled with surprise.
Wang Heng was stunned. Uncle, how can you be so irresolute? Your daughter ran away from home. Shouldn’t you take her back immediately? Appeasement is not the way!
Pei Ningle threw herself at her father, hugged him, and exclaimed with joy, “I knew it, Dad is the best!”
Pei’s mother snorted coldly. “You think you’re free now? If you can’t make a career for yourself in a year, we’ll drag you back no matter what!”
Pei Ningle let go of her father and hugged her mother. “Don’t worry. If I’m still the same at that time, you won’t have to drag me. I’ll definitely go back with you obediently!”
Pei’s mother patted her daughter’s shoulder, making her let go, and then looked at Wang Heng with a pleasant expression. “Little Wang, we all know you’re serious and responsible. We’ll have to trouble you to take good care of this child…”
Who’s serious and responsible? You must have mistaken me for someone else!
Wang Heng swallowed and said, “Uncle, Auntie, are you so reassured about me?”
