| BYSG | Long-distance | 80
As for the matter of Cheng Mofei secretly climbing into bed in the middle of the night, Shen Yu could only shake his head in helpless amusement. There was really no way to deal with him.
Fortunately, after the follow-up check-up at the hospital, the doctor said that the recovery was going well and there were no issues, which put his mind at ease a little.
After Fang Xiang left, Shen Yu began to review while knitting a scarf.
Cheng Mofei watched eagerly every day, almost wishing he could wear it the very next day.
When Sun Xinghe saw this, he also wanted to learn how to knit a scarf for his girlfriend. But after trying to learn, he got so frustrated that he gave up and settled for buying a scarf for his girlfriend instead.
About a week later, Cheng Mofei finally got his wish and received the scarf that his boyfriend had personally knitted.
To match the scarf, Cheng Mofei bought quite a few new clothes and spent every day turning in front of the mirror. He used to wear pajamas that looked so bad he wouldn't even go downstairs in them, but now he felt he had to wear something that matched the scarf.
In addition, Shen Yu also knitted a little hat for his hamster son, Mo Mo, using the leftover yarn.
Cheng Mofei specially posted a WeChat Moments update to show off his love.
The pictures included a selfie of him wearing the scarf and smiling like a fool, along with a photo of the little hamster wearing its tiny hat.
The caption read: [My partner knitted these for me and my son.]
Indeed, the hamster could be considered their "son."
Last time when they had dinner at home, Shen Yu and Cheng Mofei added Cheng's parents on WeChat. Shen Yu saw that Cheng Mofei's mother had commented under the Moments post, saying, [Xiaoyu’s hands are really skillful,] and couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.
Cheng Mofei's mother had also liked the post and commented, [[Happy][Happy] I also have one!]
Unfortunately, comments on WeChat Moments can't include pictures; otherwise, Cheng Mofei’s mother probably would have added the photo of the scarf she had posted on her own Moments.
For Cheng Mofei, Shen Yu had picked dark-colored yarn, while for Cheng Mofei's mother, he had chosen light-colored yarn.
He had seen some of his mother’s photos on her WeChat Moments and had a rough idea of her clothing style. Lighter colors would be easier to match.
The day his mother received the scarf, she posted a Moments update. That night, she also sent Shen Yu a video. In the video, the long part of the scarf was wrapped around the little Ning Yuan’s neck, and she adorably waved at the camera, saying, "Brother Yu."
Soon after, his mother sent a message: [Your sister also really likes it and insists on wearing it with me.]
Shen Yu’s heart stirred slightly, and he decided to knit a small scarf for Ning Yuan as well.
In his past life, due to all the misunderstandings, his relationship with Ning Yuan wasn’t great. But this time, things might take a completely different turn.
...
And so, the exam month passed by at a leisurely pace.
At the beginning of January, during the final week, Shen Yu finished his last exam and began packing his things to go stay at his mom's place.
The last exam for the second-year finance students ended earlier than theirs. Sun Xinghe and Xiao Xiong had already gone home for the winter break, leaving only Cheng Mofei still in the dormitory, staying with Shen Yu.
Having only the two of them in the dorm had its many advantages.
If they wanted to kiss, they kissed, and it didn't matter how long it lasted. If they felt like being a little more daring, that was fine too.
Sometimes, when Shen Yu was reviewing, Cheng Mofei would hug him and occasionally steal a little bit of affection, pitifully waiting for Shen Yu to finish so he could "feed" him.
After the last exam, as Shen Yu prepared to stay with his mom for a while, the two were forced into a short period of "long-distance relationship."
Although they were both in Yancheng City, the two families were somewhat far apart.
While it was possible to meet every day, it was too much of a hassle. With the winter snow making travel slippery, Shen Yu decided that they would meet two or three times a week.
Occasionally, Shen Yu would also stay at Cheng Mofei's place for a night to satisfy the normal needs of a university romance.
Cheng Mofei also took the little hamster home to care for it.
Every day during video calls, Cheng Mofei would bring the little hamster in front of the camera, asking Shen Yu when he would come over to see him and their son, giving Shen Yu an inexplicable sense of "abandoning husband and child."
Life at his mom's place was also very harmonious.
Ning Yuan was on her winter break as well, and Shen Yu would occasionally help her with her homework, watch TV with her, or play games. Together with his mom and Uncle Ning, they would take her out for walks and to eat delicious food. Ning Yuan would even use her pocket money to buy Shen Yu little snacks.
Ning Que, however, had gone for an internship during the winter break and wouldn't have time off until after the New Year, so pitiful.
...
About halfway through the winter break, Shen Yu suddenly received a strange call from his hometown.
Shen Yu had a vague suspicion about who was calling. After thinking for a moment, he decided to answer.
"Shen Yu," sure enough, it was Shen Lide's voice.
The moment Shen Yu heard it, he felt disgusted but didn’t hang up. He simply hummed in acknowledgment, waiting for the next words.
He knew that if he didn’t deal with this disgusting person, this disgusting person would find a way to bother his mom.
Shen Lide asked, "Are you on winter break? When are you coming back?"
Shen Yu replied coldly, "I’m not coming back. I’m staying at my mom’s place."
Shen Lide wasn’t an idiot. After changing his college entrance exam preferences, he went straight to Yancheng City and blocked all their contact information. He certainly realized something.
Shen Yu had thought that, after half a year of no contact, it would be enough for him to have a bit of self-awareness and stay out of his life. It would be best if they never had to interact again.
After all, in his past life, things had gotten really ugly between them.
In his previous life, after learning the truth, he went back and had a huge confrontation with Shen Lide. Shen Lide still thought of him as the same easily manipulated child he had once been, and even tried to use violence to "teach" him a lesson.
It ended with chaos at home, both sides seeing red, and Shen Lide, due to years of alcoholism and other chronic health issues, was no match for Shen Yu, who was in his early twenties. Shen Lide ended up with a serious head injury.
Since it was a "family matter," Shen Lide still cared about his reputation and didn’t want things to escalate. The police couldn’t intervene either, and after Shen Lide was sent to the hospital, the incident was quietly brushed aside.
After that, Shen Yu completely stayed in Yancheng City and never returned home.
Later, he heard from Fang Xiang that Shen Lide's health had been deteriorating day by day. He had developed numerous illnesses, and his life was more painful than death.
But he was also afraid of dying, so he hung on, struggling. Over time, his stepmother also grew cold toward him, and his two children had no filial piety. They graduated one by one but couldn’t find suitable jobs.
They had hoped to live off Shen Lide, but it seemed unlikely that would work. By the time Shen Lide reached old age, his situation would likely be even worse—perhaps he wouldn’t even live that long.
“She married a rich second-generation heir and is living quite a luxurious life now. How come, now that she has a rich second-generation father, she doesn’t even need her own biological father anymore?” Shen Lide’s voice was dripping with sarcasm.
Uncle Ning’s family background was indeed quite good; otherwise, he wouldn’t have married Shen Lide's ex-wife in a marriage of convenience.
However, Uncle Ning was more passionate about art, photography, and travel, enjoying the present without much ambition. He never inherited the family business and was essentially just a "lazy fish" in his family.
“Yeah, whoever has money, I’ll recognize them as my dad. You’re over forty now, at the prime of your career. Earn more money, and maybe I’ll even spare you a glance,” Shen Yu deliberately provoked, shifting all the attention onto himself.
Surprisingly, Shen Lide’s first reaction wasn’t anger, but disbelief and a strange, unexplainable fear.
This was the first time Shen Yu had ever spoken to him like this. In Shen Lide's mind, Shen Yu had always been easy to manipulate and obedient.
To suddenly lose control over a pawn he had dominated for so long, anyone would find it hard to accept.
But Shen Lide was indeed feeling guilty. After all, for all these years, he had intercepted the living expenses that the woman had sent to Shen Yu, leaving very little for Shen Yu to use. He was well aware of the consequences if this were to be exposed.
So, while Shen Lide was angry, he didn't completely lose his temper. "I've raised you for so many years, and this is how you talk to me? Don't forget, you share my surname, the blood of the Shen family runs in your veins. No matter who you call 'dad,' that won't change."
Shen Yu sneered and corrected him, "I take my mother’s surname, and the blood running through me is my mother's. What do you even count as... a thing?"
Suddenly, a voice appeared out of nowhere, cutting off their conversation. The phone line on both ends went silent.
In the blink of an eye, Shen Xunyan had quietly opened the door to his room, holding a bowl of freshly cut fruit.
Shen Yu was startled, and instinctively wanted to lie, but he saw that Shen Xunyan had already extended her hand toward him, her voice calm as she said, “Give the phone to Mom.”
Shen Yu hesitated for a moment, but Shen Xunyan had already walked over, took the phone from his hand, handed him the bowl of cut fruit, and gave him a reassuring smile, signaling him to relax.
...
When Shen Yu called, Cheng Mofei was in the kitchen, helping his mother with the cooking.
Although he was a disaster in the kitchen, he believed that with time and practice, one year, five years, ten years he would eventually be able to cook a few dishes.
The phone’s exclusive ringtone rang from under his apron, and Cheng Mofei, like a dog hearing a special command, quickly wiped his hands clean and answered the call.
“I want to see you,” Shen Yu’s voice was soft, carrying a hint of many unsaid emotions.
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