Suddenly Became a Boy – What Should I Do? - Chapter 66.1

“Today’s just a fantastic day for the common folks…!”

Ever since WeChat became popular among middle-aged and elderly groups, Lin Xin’s mother, who preferred sending lengthy 60-second voice messages, rarely heard her phone ring anymore. The only exception was the occasional call from her daughter—plain in appearance, mediocre in studies, and just as unremarkable in popularity. Even then, good news would usually come via WeChat. Simply put, when the phone rings, it’s never a good sign.

Take now, for example. Lin Xin’s mother answered her phone while juggling shopping bags in both hands. She wedged the phone between her shoulder and ear, answered with her chin, and was immediately greeted not by her daughter’s familiar voice but by an unfamiliar male voice. “Mom,” it said.

“Beep—beep—beep!” The call ended abruptly. Lin Xin could only offer an awkward chuckle. “At least my mom’s security awareness is solid.”

Indeed, she had an excellent sense for it. Lin Xin’s mother didn’t even hesitate to hear out the person on the other end, cutting the call within a second. She muttered under her breath, “What kind of amateur scammer is this? Trying to fool someone without even doing basic research. Just a few questions and you’d know I don’t have a son. No wonder scammers are as clueless as their victims these days. How can someone this dumb even get a job?”

Meanwhile, Lin Xin crouched on the ground, sneezing a few times in a row. After tightening his coat, he dialed his mother’s number again.

On Lin Xin’s mother’s side, before she could even pocket the phone, it began ringing again. She set down her shopping bags with irritation, muttering, “Do they really think middle-aged people are so gullible?” Then, she suddenly chuckled. “Fine, let me show you what a seasoned lady like me can do.”

But when Lin Xin’s mother noticed that the incoming call was from the contact labeled ‘Xin Xin,’ her suspicion turned into confusion. A quick check of the call log confirmed that the earlier call she had dismissed as a scam was indeed made from Xin Xin’s number.

“So…? Could it be her son-in-law?”

Now genuinely curious, Lin Xin’s mother picked up the call, feeling unexpectedly elated. “Could my daughter actually be dating someone? With her looks and personality, she’d probably be single forever. Who does she even take after? Her father is handsome, I’m beautiful—yet somehow, we ended up with such a plain child. But ah, college really is a magical place for relationships.”

But once again, the voice on the other end was the same male voice, bluntly calling her, “Mom.”

Suppressing the urge to scold the young man for his overly familiar tone, Lin Xin’s mother replied patiently, “Yes? Are you at home?”

“Why is he asking if I’m home?” Then a more plausible theory emerged, one more convincing than her daughter having a boyfriend—someone had stolen Xin Xin’s phone and was trying to fish for information. “If I say I’m not home, will they try to break in?”

So, Lin Xin’s mother avoided giving a direct answer and instead countered, “Why do you ask? Is there something you need?”

Lin Xin explained, “It’s just that the school suddenly announced a day off. I didn’t come home during winter break, and since there aren’t any important classes coming up, I thought I’d drop by and see you. I’m already at the door but forgot my key. Could you open the door for me?”

“Why not just knock?” Lin Xin’s mother asked.

“Uh…” Lin Xin hesitated before summoning the courage to say, “Well, you know how people say college is like a beauty salon? I’ve changed quite a bit and was worried you might not recognize me. By the way, do you have any heart medication nearby? Maybe take two or three pills first to calm yourself.”