Chapter 460: Chapter 460

Huo Feng didn’t know why, but today he was just so unlucky.

On a rare weekend off, he should have taken Pu Sangzhi out for a little date, spent some money, whipped up some romance, and maybe even gotten fresh with her...

Who would have thought that right after waking up he would encounter such bad luck! Follow current novels on 𝗇𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗅•𝖿𝗂𝗋𝖾•𝗇𝖾𝗍

He was stopped by old Huo, just like that!

And even threatened with house arrest!

At this moment, Huo Feng was confined to his room, lazily lying in bed, holding his phone and talking to Pu Sangzhi...

He had promised to go to Pu Sangzhi’s place in half an hour, but now thanks to old Huo’s meddling, those plans were temporarily shelved.

This morning’s ordeal took Huo Feng a whole 20 minutes to explain, during which he used all kinds of fancy words to tell Pu Sangzhi everything from A to Z.

On the other end of the phone, Pu Sangzhi listened quietly and patiently to his rambling, and as she listened, she suddenly burst into laughter.

Although they were only connected by phone, hearing her laugh lightened Huo Feng’s previously sullen mood, and his lips couldn’t help but curve into a bright, hearty smile.

"Ah, so yeah, even though I really want to see you right now, having a dad leaves me helpless," Huo Feng said, laughing while expressing his lament.

His tone was mostly one of helplessness.

Pu Sangzhi could hear it, he wasn’t very resentful towards his father, just quite helpless.

"Then you should just rest at home today."

That’s what Pu Sangzhi suggested, "I’m also resting at home. Plus, I’m reading the book you recommended to me."

Huo Feng raised an eyebrow, "Book I recommended? When did I ever recommend you a book?"

Pu Sangzhi reminded him, "Before, didn’t you recommend ’A Slight Smile is Very Charming’ to me?"

Upon hearing that, Huo Feng’s eyes widened, "But that was such a long time ago that I recommended it to you!"

Pu Sangzhi nodded, "I’ve read it several times already. I think this type of book is pretty enjoyable. Do you have any other recommendations?"

Huo Feng nodded, proud that Pu Sangzhi had accepted his taste, "I’ll recommend all the modern women’s romance novels I’ve read to you later! Hey, I have an account, you know! You can log in with my account and read them for free!"

Pu Sangzhi declined, "I don’t want to read ebooks, staring at the phone for too long makes my eyes tired. Just recommend a few paperbacks to me, I’ll go to the library to borrow them next week."

She truly is his girlfriend.

Even reading books is done with such ceremony!

Huo Feng leapt at the opportunity, inviting her, "Hey, how about I take you to Rui’an Library tomorrow? They’ve got way more books than our campus! Whatever you like, I’ll buy for you!"

Pu Sangzhi still refused, "It’s too far, too much trouble. Also, it’s better just to borrow books, no need to spend money."

Huo Feng waved his hand generously, "No worries! It’s not far! And it’s just a bit of small change! I’m so rich now! Got over three thousand burning a hole in my pocket!"

Pu Sangzhi, "If you really think money is burning a hole in your pocket, go buy a bottle of cologne to compensate your dad."

How come she’s already taking old Huo’s side without even being married over yet!

Pu Sangzhi, with a light laugh, "Your dad treasures his watch so much, you really should apologize to him."

Huo Feng exclaimed in disbelief, raising an eyebrow, "Are you kidding me? I got locked in the bathroom and beaten with a toilet brush!"

Pu Sangzhi seemed unimpressed by his plight and countered, "As a kid, you really shouldn’t be using such luxurious items. Whether it’s cologne or a designer watch, those were bought with your dad’s own money. Your dad will provide you with everything you need, nothing less. It’s you who are consuming things you shouldn’t at your age."

Huo Feng heard a tone identical to his father’s! The exact same reasoning!

Despite being the one who got a beating, his father blames him, and Pu Sangzhi too!

As his girlfriend, she should be comforting him, and joining him in blaming his father!

It seemed Pu Sangzhi had no intention of supporting Huo Feng and she continued, "I think at your age, it’s good enough to wear clean clothes. There’s no need to chase after luxury brands. Those aren’t yours; don’t you worry when you wear or use them?"

Huo Feng was silent for a few seconds, "Worry about what?"

Pu Sangzhi replied, "Aren’t you worried about damaging your dad’s hundred-thousand-dollar watch?"

Huo Feng fell silent again for a few seconds, "No problem, he’ll get it fixed if it breaks."

After this response, Huo Feng could clearly hear a low sigh from her over the phone, "So, it’s only natural that your dad is so angry. Your irresponsibility, especially with something so dear to him, means he went easy on you by just giving you a beating."

Huo Feng sulked, there was some discontent in his voice as he replied, "Oh."

Pu Sangzhi heard him sounding reluctant, so she said, "Have you ever heard the story of ’The Necklace’?"

Pu Sangzhi patiently explained, "’The Necklace,’ a short story by the French writer Guy de Maupassant."

Huo Feng: "Haven’t read it..."

Although he really didn’t want to admit it, Huo Feng’s experience was just that limited!

Pu Sangzhi then explained the whole story to him: "The story’s female protagonist came from an average family but was obsessed with the luxurious life of the aristocracy. To attend a party, she spent 400 francs her husband had saved up to buy a gown, and also borrowed an expensive necklace from a friend. At the party, she was the center of attention, and her vanity was fully satisfied, but afterwards, she lost the borrowed necklace. In that situation, she had no choice but to conceal it from her friend and slowly save up money to pay for the loss. Consequently, she and her husband lived frugally for 10 years. In the process of saving money, the woman’s hands became rough, and her appearance aged. Eventually, when she had saved enough and compensated her friend with the necklace, her friend surprisingly told her that the lost necklace was just a cheap imitation, while she had replaced it with a string of real diamonds. As a result, she had toiled needlessly for 10 years, enduring a harsh life, all because of that necklace and a misplaced pursuit of luxury and vanity."

After telling the story, Pu Sangzhi concluded with emphasis, "I told you this story just to tell you that without the right capabilities, you shouldn’t blindly chase vanity. If you spend beyond your means, you’ll eventually pay the price for it. Just morning when you got a lecture from your dad."

After listening to the story, and Pu Sangzhi’s philosophical words,

Huo Feng fell into a whole minute of silence.

Usually, he hated it when people lectured him or tried to brainwash him with made-up stories.

But for some reason, when the story came from Pu Sangzhi’s mouth, he listened seriously and even felt a bit elated...

Only one thing to say, she truly is his girlfriend!

She speaks so reasonably, her insights are so clear, her values so upright...

Huo Feng was... successfully brainwashed!

Pu Sangzhi laughed softly, "Although your dad got angry and hit you, I still think you should apologize to him. With your knack for handling things, it would be best to buy him a gift to make amends. Like say, a bottle of perfume for him."

Although Huo Feng wasn’t really keen on showing such filial piety to old Huo, since Pu Sangzhi had spoken, he might as well listen to her!

After all, there was a reason she was so well-liked by his father!

Huo Feng agreed reluctantly, "In that case, come shopping with me tomorrow!"

This time, Pu Sangzhi unexpectedly agreed, "Okay."

Huo Feng clutched his chest in amazement, "I can’t believe you agreed so readily! Truly worthy of being my dad’s most beloved... child!"

Almost, Huo Feng almost blurted out the word ’student’!

Fortunately, his quick thinking intercepted his mouth just in time!

That allowed Huo Feng to pull back at the brink, to rein in at the edge of the cliff!

On the other end of the phone, Pu Sangzhi asked in surprise, "Your dad’s most beloved?"

Huo Feng gave a chuckle, "That, you know, since my dad found out you are the top student in the city, and that you brought my grades to the top of the class, he loves you for that!"

Pu Sangzhi nodded, "Oh, I see."

Huo Feng confirmed earnestly, "That’s right! In my family, I love you, my mom loves you, my dad loves you too! My grandpa speaks highly of you! My granddad... would definitely like you too! So you see, how lucky you are! Marrying into my family, you’ll be adored by a big clan!"

Pu Sangzhi pursed her lips and chuckled lightly, "There you go talking nonsense again."

Huo Feng clicked his tongue, "How is that nonsense! The way you turned their problematic boy into a high-achieving student, this deed alone is commendable. If I don’t marry you in this lifetime, my parents will chop me up for being an ungrateful wretch! So, for me to live well, you must marry me in the future!"

Pu Sangzhi laughed out loud, her mood good, "You need to get into Tsinghua first before we talk about that!"

Huo Feng: "Fine then! Tsinghua! So it’s only Tsinghua standing between us! If you keep reminding me of Tsinghua, I’m going to start resenting it!"

Pu Sangzhi pursed her lips, "To put it closer to home, I don’t mind reminding you. Finals are coming up..."

Huo Feng nodded impatiently, "Yeah, yeah, I know. This time, I guarantee to rank within the top 50!"

Pu Sangzhi: "Is that your goal? That low?"

Huo Feng: "I can’t just surpass Chen Ruixiang all at once, I’ve got to leave him some dignity, right?"

Pu Sangzhi laughed, "Top 30."

This woman Pu Sangzhi...

Was becoming more and more merciless!

Pu Sangzhi added, "Reach the top 30 and I’ll give you half a month off for summer break."

Huo Feng immediately perked up, "No problem!"

Wow... half a month of vacation, just the thought was exhilarating!

But then, thinking that he originally should have had two months of holidays and now was left with only half a month...

Huo Feng felt so pitiful!