Seventeen Again: The Sweet Life with My Family

Chapter 93: The Devoted Second Male

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

While Wen Nian contemplated her plans regarding Huang Yue, she also recognized the pressing need to address the ongoing stalemate between her and Shen Jun. Despite a slight improvement in their relationship, they haven’t resumed their tutoring sessions.

As Wen Nian realized that tomorrow was Saturday, a smile formed on her face. Seizing the opportunity, she asked, “Is there anything specific you’d like to have for breakfast tomorrow? I could bring you a serving when I come over to your place.”

Shen Jun was silent for a few seconds before replying, “There’s no need to clean this week. Just focus on studying.”

As Wen Nian heard Shen Jun’s response, her heart sank. It seemed that there was no possibility of a positive outcome between them. Despite her disappointment, she didn’t want to push him further or become a burden to him. The sadness she felt was overwhelming, causing her breathing to become irregular.

Wen Nian understood that her emotions and responses were a result of the abrupt realization that she would no longer have someone to depend on. However, after contemplating the situation, she came to terms with the fact that she would have to pursue her studies independently. She acknowledged that this was part of her initial study plan and accepted it as her new reality.

Although Wen Nian had come to accept the situation, the reality was that she now had to put in twice as much effort in her studies. The absence of external support meant that she would need to invest extra time and energy to grasp the subjects she needed to learn.

Shen Jun had a deep understanding of those concepts, which allowed him to present them to Wen Nian in a unique manner. Instead of adhering strictly to the order outlined in the textbooks, he seamlessly connected the relevant pieces of knowledge and taught them to her. As a result, Wen Nian gained a comprehensive and lucid grasp of the subject matter.

Textbooks are typically designed to cater to the needs of the majority of students, ensuring a step-by-step progression of concepts. However, this approach often results in a lack of strong correlations between the concepts. As a consequence, if a student fails to grasp a particular concept thoroughly, they may struggle to excel in comprehensive questions that require a holistic understanding of the subject matter.

Over the weekend, Wen Nian chose to stay at home and utilized the time to catch up on her studies intensively. Meanwhile, Shen Jun was also facing difficulties or challenges of his own.

On Sunday morning, Zhao Wu noticed the presence of a cleaning lady in the Shen family’s house and couldn’t help but ask curiously, “I thought Wen Nian was responsible for cleaning your house. Why did you hire someone else? Did your company start doing well financially?”

Shen Jun lounged lazily on the sofa, his long legs casually propped up on the coffee table. With a nonchalant tone, he replied, “She won’t be coming anymore.”

Zhao Wu’s face was filled with curiosity. “Oh, did you two quarrel?”

Shen Jun, unbothered by Zhao Wu’s expectant expression, continued to flip through TV channels, ignoring the curiosity in the room.

Growing impatient with Shen Jun’s incessant channel surfing, Zhao Wu snatched the remote control from his hands. “You know, if someone didn’t know better, they might think you’re losing your mind, playing some sort of paper-ripping game with the remote control.”

“If there’s an issue, it’s better to address it directly and find a solution. Your attitude won’t solve anything,” Zhao Wu stated firmly. “By the way, you do realize that your uncle is known for being skilled at resolving conflicts between couples, right?”

Shen Jun cast a brief glance at the serious expression on Zhao Wu’s face. He realized that sharing his thoughts might invite ridicule, but he couldn’t deny that he felt utterly unsure of what to do in this situation. Conversations with Wen Nian had become uncomfortable. However, it felt even worse ignoring her.

He learned all kinds of knowledge quickly, except for the knowledge of feelings. This was completely his blind spot.

In the end, Shen Jun made the decision to open up and share everything with Zhao Wu. As Zhao Wu listened, a frown creased their forehead. “So, let me get this straight. You were initially upset when you found out she was joining the production team for filming. The next day, while you were intending to resume tutoring her, you unexpectedly encountered her and her boyfriend interacting lovingly at school.”

Shen Jun’s eyes narrowed with a sharp intensity, a fleeting desire to lash out apparent in his gaze. He clenched his lips tightly before responding curtly, “Yes.”

Zhao Wu suppressed a laugh, and a mischievous glint appeared in their eyes. He raised an eyebrow at Shen Jun and asked, “Before we continue, answer me this: Do you have feelings for her? Has your mortal heart fallen for her?”

This was a question that Shen Jun had been evading and avoiding for the past few days. However, confronted with Zhao Wu’s direct and straightforward approach, Shen Jun couldn’t help but reflect on what outcome he truly desired.

Shen Jun’s gaze drifted up towards the ceiling as he delved into his memories, retracing the moments shared with Wen Nian since their realization. At this point, he recognized that there were only two possible outcomes: either they would be together or they would part ways. However, considering his own personality, he couldn’t envision himself playing the role of the affectionate second male lead from a book, quietly protecting and giving his blessings before exiting the scene.

After thinking it through, Shen Jun turned to look at Zhao Wu. “Uncle, I want to be in a relationship with her.”

Zhao Wu couldn’t contain his satisfaction and reached out to pat his nephew’s shoulder, his voice filled with emotion. “You’ve finally come to a realization! You know, your uncle here has been through the tumultuous journey of love since a young age. I started searching for a soulmate when I was only 15 years old, and even though I changed partners every few months, I couldn’t find the right one. Though you may have started a bit later at 17, at least you’ve taken that crucial first step..”