Reborn: I'll Never Fail My Childhood Sweetheart Again

Jianglan is just a small town. Fifteen minutes later, Su Zelin had already dropped Lu Haoran and Xiaoyanzi at their doorsteps, and then drove the Santana home with Qin Shiqing.

Willow Branch Lane, though small, could still accommodate two cars coming and going. Besides, the cars running in the alley all belonged to local residents, and there were only a few cars in the whole alley. Not every household even owned a motorcycle, so there was no need to worry about traffic jams.

After driving the Santana into the yard, as soon as the two got out of the car, Zhao Lixia and Su Jianjun came out of the hall, having heard the engine.

"Son, really, the computer shop provided you with a company car and you didn’t even tell us!"

Zhao Lixia started to nag as soon as she saw Su Zelin.

She and Su Jianjun only found out through Liu Sufen; otherwise, they wouldn’t have known about it.

"Mom, there’s nothing much to say about it. It’s the company’s car, not mine."

Su Zelin responded casually while opening the trunk.

"So what if it’s the company’s car? Many leaders drive company cars too!"

Granny Su was all smiles, feeling quite delighted.

Who said our son couldn’t do it? Now he’s a manager at a big company, and the benefits are extraordinarily good.

Others work their whole lives and may not even get to drive a small car!

"The Santana is nice, sturdy, durable, and has plenty of space!"

Su Jianjun commented in an expert tone.

Even if he hasn’t eaten pork, he’s seen pigs run.

In the small town, quite a few official cars of units were also Santanas. Several business friends of Su Jianjun also drove this car. He often heard others praising it and had a good impression of the Santana as well. He immediately opened the car door and sat in to feel it out.

Leather seats, walnut trim, a complete business vibe, all catering to the middle-aged man’s aesthetic.

Su Jianjun couldn’t help but feel a bit envious and jealous.

I haven’t even driven a sedan yet, and this kid already has!

"Dad, why don’t you take it for a spin?"

Su Zelin handed over the keys with a grin.

Su Jianjun was overjoyed. After his son went to school, he eagerly took some time to get a C license, and now it was in hand.

But before he could grab the keys, Zhao Lixia snatched them away.

"You can’t let your dad drive it; he just got his license and isn’t skilled yet!"

The tigress wore a stern face.

"How about this, I’ll sit in the passenger seat and watch!"

Su Zelin suggested, taking the unusual role of a filial son.

The rascal is occasionally quite sensible, not in vain for me to have given birth to and raised him!

Su Dad was touched, forgiving his son for the many times he had scammed him in the past.

But it was still no use at all.

"Son, you’ve been driving all day, take a good rest first, and take your dad for a ride another day!"

Zhao Lixia wouldn’t relent, worried about Su Zelin.

The scoundrel shrugged his shoulders.

Dad, it’s not that I don’t want to help you. With Mom as this roadblock, there’s nothing I can do.

"Alright then!"

Even though Su Jianjun was itching for it, he could only give up. But once he sat on the driver’s seat, it was as if he was rooted there, unwilling to leave.

Every man has a small car dream. Su Jianjun was once young too, chasing the wind in his youth.

So once his business made money, he bought a small Jialing. Back in the 90s, this thing was very expensive, almost enough to swap for a small piece of land.

But after so many years of the Jialing, it could no longer satisfy the racing heart of a middle-aged man chasing the wind, especially after making a killing in the B-share market. Su Jianjun felt he should get a sedan.

What’s the point of earning money in life if not to fulfill dreams and enjoy life thoroughly? You can’t take money to the grave, can you?

Su Jianjun didn’t have the conservative mindset of many parents who desperately save money for their children, fearing the child would starve after their death. Spend what should be spent, use what should be used. When kids grow up, they naturally have their own world.

Besides, his son is quite a talented person. Su Jianjun never worries about him not making money.

What should be worried about are other things, like whether he might bring home several daughters-in-law.

"You’re back!"

At this moment, the two elders from the Qin family also came over from next door.

"Oh, Zelin, this is the car the company provided for you? It looks so fancy, must have cost a lot?"

Liu Sufen was a bit envious.

Though the Qin and Su families were neighbors and got along well, the Su family started business earlier and was wealthier. Qin Mom thought her generation couldn’t compete with the neighbors, but her daughter’s generation would be different. However, even after Qin Shiqing graduated from a prestigious university, she was still a step behind the neighbor’s child who attended a second-tier university.

Although envious, Liu Sufen wasn’t resentful.

After all, the future son-in-law is family too.

"Not too bad, priced at 130,000 once on the road."

Su Zelin replied lightly.

Though she knew sedans weren’t cheap, especially foreign brands like Volkswagen, Liu Sufen was still a little taken aback.

The house she built, including land, materials, labor, plus the decoration, cost about that much back then.

This car is like a mobile building!

Qin Daqing also got into the passenger seat to join Su Jianjun in examining the sedan, both middle-aged men enthused by the car’s features.

It took them quite a while before they reluctantly got out, both pondering buying a car themselves.

The problem was convincing their tigress wives.

"Sufen, Daqing, why don’t you come over for dinner with Shiqing tonight?"

Zhao Lixia, in a great mood, had bought plenty of groceries today.

"Sure, we’ll come over later!"

The two elders of the Qin family didn’t stand on ceremony, after all, they were old neighbors who dined together frequently.

Qin Shiqing dragged the suitcase into her room, starting to unpack. Just then, Liu Sufen came in after her.

"Daughter, how’s it going between you and Zelin?"

Qin Mom asked with a teasing smile.

"Mom, what are you talking about!"

Qin Shiqing responded playfully annoyed.

"Oh, you’re such a child, why so shy? You’re in college now, a young woman. Your dad and I aren’t conservative. Besides, you and Zelin grew up together, a childhood sweetheart, such a good match. I wouldn’t want you to marry far away! Shiqing, Zelin is a good kid. During the winter break, you should take the initiative."

"Alright, alright, I know. Mom, I’m going to change clothes now!"

Without another word, Qin Shiqing ushered her mom out and closed the door.

Mom is really something, actually telling her daughter to take the initiative. How could she say that?

Outside the door, Liu Sufen didn’t take it to heart.

She wouldn’t have advised Qin Shiqing to be proactive with the former Su Zelin.

But times have changed. Now the neighbor’s kid is on the verge of success, ready to leap like a carp over the dragon gate. It’s a different story.

Seems like in this lifetime, we can’t win against the neighbors.

But it’s okay, if you can’t win, might as well send the daughter over for a political marriage!

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