ABT Chapter 0117

 Li Fanyu hadn't had time to react when he saw a handsome uncle storming over, grabbing Cheng Ke's arm without a word.

"Hey, what are you doing?" Li Fanyu dodged and demanded angrily.

"What am I doing? I should be asking you that! Give me my daughter!" The handsome uncle suppressed his anger, veins popping on his forehead.

"My daughter?" Li Fanyu was slightly taken aback, then suspiciously said, "You're not a human trafficker, are you...? There are too many tricks for child abduction these days. How can you prove it?"

The handsome uncle clenched his teeth, "You punk, are you looking for a fight?" He was about to step forward, but was held back by a woman.

"Young man, are you Keke's classmate? I'm her mother."

Li Fanyu took a closer look and was almost convinced—it was like a mature version of Cheng Ke, incredibly alike.

Seeing his hesitation, the woman smiled and shook her head, taking out a bunch of documents from her bag. After flipping through them for a moment, she pulled out a red booklet and handed it over.

"Young man, look at this. This is our family's household register."

Huh? Carrying the household register and marriage certificate! It seemed that Cheng Ke's words were true; this couple was indeed going through a divorce.

Taking the red booklet, Li Fanyu felt awkward—now he was really acting like an ID checker.

Glancing at the opened household register, Cheng Ke's name was indeed written on the last page. He chuckled awkwardly, "Uh, sorry, Auntie, Uncle. Cheng Ke drank too much, so I'm just taking her back. I don't know you two, it's a misunderstanding."

"Hmph!"

Cheng's father snorted heavily, lifting Cheng Ke up from his back. Looking at his daughter, who was frowning even in her sleep, his expression changed from anger to guilt, as if owing Cheng Ke the entire world.

Knowing about the couple's family issues beforehand, Li Fanyu immediately wanted to make himself scarce.

It was said that couples going through a divorce were like the eye of a storm. Who dared to linger?

But just as he took a few steps, he heard a low growl from behind, "Kid, don't you walk away!"

Li Fanyu felt regretful, but when he turned around, he had a smile on his face, "Huh? Uncle, do you still have something to say?"

"Tell me, what's your relationship with my daughter?"

"We're just classmates!"

"Just classmates got my daughter drunk like this!"

"Cough, we really are just classmates."

"Don't think I don't know what you guys of your age are thinking! So full of tricks!"

Cheng's father's attitude was understandable; when his daughter, as beautiful as a flower, reached the age to start dating, it was like guarding a field of cabbage... And now, with this situation, it felt like his cabbage might have been stolen by a wild boar.

Cheng's mother, on the other hand, sneered, "The kids are still young, what can they do even if they have some thoughts? Besides, look at how drunk Cheng Cheng is. He even helped her back to the dormitory, which shows he's a good person. Unlike some people, who are older but still have a lot of tricks up their sleeves."

Li Fanyu slapped his thigh and gave a thumbs up: Auntie, you understand me!

Hearing this, Cheng's father's chest heaved, turning to glare at Cheng's mother, but she met his gaze with an equally sharp look. Li Fanyu stood between the two, feeling as if his scalp was being electrified by some kind of current.

"Wife, it's not what you think. There's someone outside. Let's take care of the kids first, and then I'll explain to you, okay?"

In the end, Cheng's father chose to compromise, reluctantly softening his tone.

Li Fanyu breathed a sigh of relief, awkwardly bidding farewell to Cheng's parents before returning to the dormitory.

The three beasts were almost ready to cross Li Fanyu's name off the roster, but seeing him return, they immediately launched into a united attack.

Do you still remember loyalty to the Party?

Do you still remember the soil that nurtured you?

Now that you're famous, you can't even come back to visit occasionally?

Why don't you spend your free time on some wholesome activities instead of hanging out with gold diggers?

Li Fanyu accompanied them with a smile, quickly apologizing. And being willing to sacrifice himself for the greater good, he even played a round of Ranked Match with them using his Bronze-tier skills—only to end up winning, which was a real surprise.

But before they could start the second game, the phone rang.

Li Fanyu checked the caller ID and answered unexpectedly, "Keke, are you awake? I just saw your dad and mom..." 

"I'm her dad, kid, come out, let's talk." 

Li Fanyu sighed and was relieved he hadn't said anything bad, "Uncle, I assure you, Cheng Ke and I are just pure classmates."

"Alright, I'm not here to interrogate you. My daughter is already this old, how she handles her feelings and relationships is not my concern. I'll be waiting for you at the Left Bank Cafe next to your school, that's it." 

After that, the call was hung up.

Li Fanyu glanced at the eager Three Beasts, helplessly shrugged, "Cheng Ke's dad wants to talk to me outside."

"Oh~~~"

"Hurry up, future father-in-law, you should go and kowtow to him!"

"Hey, that should be my future father-in-law..."

...

Saying goodbye to his group of friends, Li Fanyu wrapped himself tightly in his fleece jacket and braved the cold wind to arrive at the café. Upon entering, he saw Cheng's dad shining like a firefly in the dimly lit hall.

The café was a favorite spot for couples and artsy girlfriends during the autumn and winter seasons. You could sit there all night with just a 9 yuan Nestlé coffee. The single rooms upstairs were soundproof, and the dim lighting in the hall was perfect for doing something private or whispering secrets.

Plus, they offered free WIFI and air conditioning.

So when Cheng's dad, dressed in a black windbreaker and white shirt, with a Burberry cashmere scarf draped around his neck, sat down with his legs crossed, he instantly became the center of attention in the entire café.

There's no denying that handsome men are attractive.

They say men are like fine wine at forty, and Cheng's dad, with his spirited appearance, a hint of melancholy in his eyes, a bit of stubble on his chin, and a tired look in his eyes, added a touch of charm to his appearance.

He was like a taller, enhanced version of Wu Xiubo.

Several groups of girls had already gathered at the nearby tables. When Li Fanyu sat down across from Cheng's dad, he noticed several notes placed on the table—each with a WeChat ID written on it.

One pink note shamelessly said: "Uncle, seeing you with coffee makes my middle finger hard!"

Ah, the gap.

Even though he was twenty years younger, Li Fanyu probably couldn't match their skill in picking up girls.

Feeling a pang of jealousy, he thought to himself, "Mom, it serves you right for being so cool. That's why your wife wants a divorce."

Shaking off his thoughts, he put on a smile, "Sorry to keep you waiting, Uncle."

Cheng's dad pushed the drinks menu over, "I just got here myself, order whatever you want. Let me ask you, did Keke tell you about our family matters?"

Li Fanyu casually ordered a hot milk, "Um, I've heard a bit about it."

"In that case, it proves that you have some relationship with my daughter. She's usually easygoing and doesn't confide in others much. Don't rush to explain. Maybe you two haven't reached that stage yet. But your relationship with Keke is good, right?"

Li Fanyu felt embarrassed, "Um, yeah."

"That's good. I didn't call you here for any other reason, just to ask you a favor. Both my wife and I work outside the city, and Cheng Ke only has her aunt in Tiancheng as a close relative. My sister, to be honest, probably hasn't matured mentally as much as Keke. If she doesn't cause trouble, it's a blessing. I can't rely on her for anything else."

"Our family matters aren't as serious as Keke imagines. It's just a misunderstanding between the two of us. But your aunt has a small mind, so this matter will probably cause a stir. Keke, who is usually easygoing, is under a lot of pressure now. As her classmate and friend, your words will be more effective than mine. I hope you can persuade her not to dwell on this matter."

Li Fanyu clicked his tongue, "Uncle, you don't need to ask. This matter is on me. But I also have something to say, I hope you won't take offense."

He thought for a moment and then winked, "Well... since Auntie found out about it, you should cut ties with that person. After all, a side dish is not as good as the main dish..."

Cheng's dad slammed the table and stood up abruptly, "What are you thinking! I absolutely haven't done anything to betray my child's mother! It's just meeting an old college classmate... fine... a first love... for dinner and catching up!"

Li Fanyu glanced at the floor; shameless, meeting up with a first love and claiming he hadn't done anything to betray his child's mother.

With such good looks, who would believe him?

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