[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups":3,"chapter-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-87":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Starting to Gain Experience from Push-Ups",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},231462,282,"Chapter 87 - 85 Under the Same Roof","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-87",87,"\u003Cp>\"Ah Cheng, off work?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door was opened by Grandma Zhou, her face beaming with kindness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng, with a gift box tucked under his arm, peeked into the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing a large cream cake on the table, he couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Cheng, you’re back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Zhou Xiumei was standing on a stool, on tiptoes, hanging streamers and balloons on the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Fang Cheng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A skinny figure crouched beside her, struggling to keep the stool steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing Fang Cheng, she called out at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Wen Xin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng, holding the gift box, walked into the house and asked with some surprise:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiu Mei, Wen Xin, have you guys met already?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Zhou Xiumei finished tying a pink balloon, she hopped off the stool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she explained the situation:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I saw you hadn’t come home so late, so I went downstairs and called Wen Xin up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, she looked at Fang Cheng with a hint of reproach:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, not telling her about the birthday party earlier, leaving a little girl alone in the dark room waiting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xin quickly defended Fang Cheng:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s okay, I rarely celebrate my birthday, it wouldn’t matter if I missed it this time too, Brother Fang Cheng’s work is the most important...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Zhou Xiumei helplessly patted her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng gave a slight smile, quickly trying to liven the mood:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The plan was to give Wen Xin a surprise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since the first surprise is gone, let me show you the second surprise I prepared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that, he placed the gift box on the table, unwrapped the paper, and lifted the lid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside lay a pair of pink, floral ribbon-tied round-toed leather shoes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xin’s eyes widened instantly, her expression somewhat incredulous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng spoke with a trace of pride as he looked at her:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the birthday present Brother has for you, do you like it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xin bit her lip tightly, her eyelashes fluttering, her eyes quickly filling up with shining pearls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if she couldn’t believe what was happening before her, and she was slow to speak or move,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>fearing those pearls might fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xiumei stepped forward, taking her hand:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go inside and try on the shoes first, see if they fit. You can also change into the dress I just gave you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two walked into the bedroom inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving only Fang Cheng and Grandma Zhou smiling at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a little while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xiumei and Wen Xin, hand in hand, came out again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Wen Xin was in a wool princess dress with a hat, her small face flush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With just a little dress up, she was actually a likable, pretty girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her only flaw was a slightly thin face, giving off a lack of confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two women, one tall and one small, stood together, forming a visually pleasant picture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I saw her clothes were quite dirty and there was no time to buy new ones, so I gave Wen Xin a dress I wore when I was young.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xiumei came over and whispered an explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng thanked her, admitting he hadn’t thought everything through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly realizing that sometimes a household indeed needs a woman’s touch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, new shoes on, new clothes on, next it’s time for the cake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xiumei then, like a housewife, took charge:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This cake was baked by your sister and it took her a whole morning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the cream cake on the table with candles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xin hesitated for a moment, then looking up at Fang Cheng and Zhou Xiumei with hopeful eyes, she asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could I also invite my mom to come up? She just went out, and if she comes back and doesn’t see me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng paused, glancing at Zhou Xiumei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xiumei immediately stood up upon hearing that:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me go, it’s more convenient for women to talk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, she returned with some disappointing news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xiumei had been knocking on Wen Xin’s door for a long time to no avail, her mother was probably not home yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shall we wait a little longer?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng suggested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need, my mom will definitely come back very late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xin shook her head, her eyes tinged with disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The living room lights were turned off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the pitch-dark room, with the flickering candlelight, the chorus of the birthday song rose gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little birthday star, make a wish now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Wen Xin opening her mouth as if to speak, Zhou Xiumei then interrupted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember, you can’t say your wish out loud, or it won’t come true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xin obediently nodded, glanced sideways at Fang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clasped her hands in front of her chest, her lips moving slightly, silently making a wish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with the help of Fang Cheng and Zhou Xiumei, she blew out all twelve candles representing twelve years of age in one breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lights were turned back on, and it was time to cut the cake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them were relatively quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no playful games or pranks such as smearing cream on each other’s faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They just smiled at each other and quietly savored the cake in front of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Zhou couldn’t eat sweet food; she turned on the TV and watched her favorite soap opera.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The name of the TV series was \"Under the Same Roof,\" a dubbed program.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The theme song was particularly pleasant, with its soft and melodious vocals that seemed to narrate cheerfully, each note bubbling with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the winter sky, are the gloves I just knitted for you, freshly washed clothes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The soap bubbles evaporate lightly, like the scent of you lingering in the air...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng smiled, looking at the tranquil and happy scene before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the previous mental exhaustion and continuous toil gradually diluted and vanished without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh—Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burst of fireworks exploded outside the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xiumei and Wen Xin rushed to the balcony, leaning against the window to look out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Fang Cheng’s suggestion, the three of them went up to the rooftop to have a clearer view of the fireworks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The winter night sky was dotted with stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With bouts of explosions, the fireworks shot up like rockets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a cascade of brilliant sparks poured down from the sky, forming multicolored floral shapes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a New Year celebration organized by the commercial association.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three sat on the rooftop pipes, looking up into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night sky continually bloomed with dazzling fireworks, colorful and varied, a feast for the eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look, that flower is so big, so beautiful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xin exclaimed in astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The brilliant fireworks reflected her smile, and the joy in her eyes was effusive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps only at times like this could one see her childlike innocence and vivacity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s really so beautiful, I’ve never realized how beautiful fireworks could be before...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xiumei’s eyes sparkled, and she couldn’t help but sigh softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s because the mood and environment are different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng’s lips curved in a smile as he looked up into the night sky and slowly said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sometimes, all it takes is a change of perspective to discover a new side of this world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, Fang Cheng suddenly felt an epiphany.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He persevered in his exercises and continually improved his skills simply to behold a brighter, more dazzling world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xiumei and Wen Xin seemed to vaguely understand, glancing sideways at him and involuntarily moving closer to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if they felt a warmth emanating from Fang Cheng, like a torch lit on a cold winter night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fireworks continued to rise and blossom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Casting the silhouettes of the three sitting on the rooftop, looking out over the city’s night scene.\u003C\u002Fp>",1310,"2026-05-29T15:13:17.897Z","2026-06-01T04:29:35.325Z",1,"novelbin.me","0f55cab43e43aa13bf64704855367087c1c60c87b5b0877b7742a650d3bc3008","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-88","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-86",1278,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-cover.jpg"]