He remembered that at this point in his previous life, they would have already finished the wedding and returned home.

Filled with confusion, Zhang Beixing called his mom. He then found out that his mom, dad, and grandparents were still vacationing in Sanya, being enthusiastically hosted by their relatives there.

After confirming that his mom and the others were fine, Zhang Beixing started to worry about his own predicament. Since he couldn't return home, it seemed he would have to spend the night on the streets. He couldn't possibly go camping on West Yin Mountain again; that obviously wasn't realistic.

So, to find a place to stay, Zhang Beixing contacted people he knew, asking if they had any good suggestions. In the end, Lin Siqi provided the answer: "I'm renting a place off-campus. Do you want to come and stay?"

Seeing Lin Siqi's invitation to live together, Zhang Beixing, this innocent and shy young man, had never encountered such a situation. He immediately became embarrassed, then accepted without hesitation and moved into Lin Siqi's small rented apartment that very night, living and sharing meals with her.

It was only then that Zhang Beixing finally understood what it meant to be "so happy in this new place that he'd forgotten all thoughts of returning home"! Why were sensual pleasures described as a bone-scraping steel knife, and alcohol as a gut-penetrating poison? Because those two things were damn addictive!

After they crossed that line, Zhang Beixing and Lin Siqi's relationship heated up incredibly fast. Living together also meant that whenever they had free time, they would stick close, watch TV, binge-watch series, go shopping, play games, and end the day with a game of poker.

And so, the days passed, one after another.

In the blink of an eye, it was August 3rd, a Thursday. At ten in the morning, Zhang Beixing and Lin Siqi were nestled on the couch, eating potato chips and binge-watching shows, enjoying their comfortable life.

Just then, DING-DONG! A message came through. It was a voice message from his mom, who had spent an entire month vacationing in Sanya.

Seeing this, Zhang Beixing paused in surprise and then played it. He heard his mother's voice: "Hey, son, we're back from Sanya! It must have been tough living away from home all this time. Hurry back! We're already off the high-speed train and will be home soon."

Hearing this, Zhang Beixing was slightly taken aback. So you actually remembered to come back, huh?

Then he looked at Lin Siqi and asked, "Sister Qi, my parents are back from Sanya. Do you want to come home with me and meet them?"

Lin Siqi paused, stunned for a moment, then shook her head. "No, I don't think so. I'm not mentally prepared yet. Let's talk about it after we graduate."

"Alright, then I'll go back by myself. I'll probably stay at home for a couple of days. If you miss me, feel free to video call me anytime."

"Got it. You go ahead. I also need to get ready and go to work soon. I'll see you on video tonight."

"Okay!"

Zhang Beixing nodded, then picked up his phone and replied to his mom with an "Okay." He packed his things and took the 556 bus back home.

「Meanwhile, as Zhang Beixing was on his way home...」

「Elsewhere, at the Shishi high-speed train station.」

Carrying large and small bags, Zhang Beixing's dad, mom, and grandparents—the whole family—had just gotten off the high-speed train and were hurrying towards the station exit. On their way out of the station, they passed a group of distinguished-looking people dressed in Zhongshan suits. The group included middle-aged and elderly individuals, apparently waiting to pick someone up.

This made Zhang Beixing's mother take a second look, and as she did, she let out a soft exclamation of surprise. Zhang Beixing's mother tugged at his father's arm. "Honey, did you hear them? I think they just mentioned Beixing's name."

"Beixing's name? You must have misheard. Look at that group; they're clearly wealthy and influential, not ordinary people. Why would they be talking about our Beixing for no reason? Come on, stop imagining things. Let's hurry home. I haven't seen my good son in four months! I can't believe he's stirred up so much. When we get back, I definitely need to have a good couple of drinks with him!"

"Drink, drink, drink! That's all you think about all day. Can't you ever be serious?"

"Hey, how am I not being serious? I drink, sure, but I don't get drunk. What's wrong with enjoying a couple of small drinks?"

"Oh, get lost..."

Amidst the bickering between Zhang Beixing's mother and father, their group gradually walked farther away.

But as it turned out, Zhang Beixing's mother hadn't misheard at all. The group was indeed discussing their precious son, Zhang Beixing! However, unlike the casual attitude of Zhang Beixing's parents, they spoke of Zhang Beixing with far greater respect.

"It's truly unexpected! At such a young age, Zhang Beixing already possesses such strength and has become a Grandmaster. His future is limitless! He might very well be the youngest Grandmaster in history!"

"Quiet! How dare you address Grandmaster Zhang by his full name so casually? Show some respect for your seniors!"

"I wonder if Grandmaster Zhang is married or betrothed. If not, my daughter has come of age; it's about time she got married!"

"Give me a break! Your daughter, weighing nearly two hundred pounds despite being less than five feet tall—what's that internet slang? A 'Tiger Tank'! You're trying to set Grandmaster Zhang up for a disaster!"

"I wonder about Grandmaster Zhang's temperament and personality. If we visit him so abruptly without an invitation, I hope it won't displease him."

"It should be fine. We're all visiting with gifts; we're not here to cause trouble."

"This news came from the Chen Family. Is Elder Chen already on his way?"

"He might not have departed yet. But this time, all the renowned figures from Northern River's martial arts community have come. It's truly an unprecedented gathering; it's been many years since we've seen such excitement."

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