Chapter 34 Meeting the Parents 2.0

The living room of the You family's old house.

Mr. You, dressed in an elegant Zhongshan suit, sat in the main seat, his anticipation evident.

New tea snacks were specially placed on the coffee table, and a solemn atmosphere filled the air.

Since the last incident, You Xingye has developed a psychological aversion to introducing Ling Wei to his parents.

This time, he specifically reminded his brother repeatedly beforehand: "Brother! Make sure the area is cleared! Don't let any irrelevant people spoil the fun!"

You Jingxuan remained calm and simply replied, "I know."

The doorbell rang crisply.

The old man perked up and gestured for the butler to open the door.

However, the faces that appeared at the door instantly made the grandfather and grandson in the living room turn somber.

It was the uninvited family of Aunt You Yazhi and Uncle You Hongzhi.

"Dad, we've come to see you!" You Yazhi said with a forced smile, walking inside with her second uncle and his wife behind her, as well as a young man she didn't recognize.

The old man snorted coldly: "Since the family split up, you've visited so many times you can count them on your fingers. Today is quite unusual!"

Grandpa You had one daughter and two sons, and You Jingxuan's father was the youngest.

Mr. You's mother and wife didn't get along. At that time, they were busy building their careers, so their eldest and second sons were taken back to the countryside by their grandmother after birth and spoiled, which ruined their personalities.

Mr. You and his wife had their youngest son late in life, and he raised him personally.

Huayou Group was originally managed by the youngest son, because the eldest and second eldest sons were simply not capable of supporting him.

After Jingxuan's parents passed away unexpectedly, the two took the opportunity to disrupt the group, practiced nepotism, and forced away a large number of key personnel.

The old man made a strong comeback to set things right and declared: they are not allowed to interfere in the company anymore.

From then on, he devoted himself to cultivating You Jingxuan.

The eldest and second sons were dissatisfied and caused a family division. After taking their shares, the old man, being a man of his word, took Jingxuan and Xingye and lived alone.

From then on, except for holidays, they rarely set foot in the old house.

You Jingxuan lived up to expectations and has brought Chinese tourism to even greater heights.

At this moment, You Yazhi looked at You Jingxuan with feigned concern: "Xuan'er, I heard there's something important today? Are you bringing your girlfriend home to meet your parents?" Her tone was deliberately inquiring.

You Jingxuan elegantly picked up his teacup without even lifting his eyelids, and said in a cold voice, "My aunt is well-informed, but her investigation wasn't accurate enough. Today, Xingye brought his girlfriend over."

Yu Ya-chih and Yu Hung-chih immediately lost face and awkwardly forced a smile.

The old man snorted again without any politeness.

Auntie quickly smoothed things over: "We've watched Hoshino grow up. It's such a big event, we elders should come and support him."

The old man was blunt: "You don't seem to act like elders at all."

When their youngest son had just passed away, instead of showing much concern for the Hoshino brothers, Keiko and Hoshino, their eyes were entirely focused on the inheritance.

He, as the father, doesn't even want his youngest son's inheritance, yet you two still have the nerve to ask for it!

Yu Hongzhi has a short temper and his face immediately turned ugly when he was embarrassed. His wife pulled him back down, and he held back.

With a forced smile, he said to the old man, "Dad, we were foolish in the past, and we are reflecting on it. Now that Huayou has been handed over to Jingxuan, we have no objections. Harmony in the family brings prosperity..." His words were laced with insincerity.

You Jingxuan had no interest in listening to these clichés. He put down his teacup and interrupted directly, "Second Uncle, Eldest Aunt. You must have something to discuss with us today? Please speak frankly; we have other plans for later." His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable sense of control.

You Hongzhi, having been exposed, seized the opportunity to push out the young man beside him: "Dad, Jingxuan, this is... Zirui. Outside... cough, he's also my child. I brought him here today to introduce him to everyone, we're family. This kid is quite ambitious, a graduate of a prestigious university. Do you think it's possible to let him travel around China to gain experience? We old folks are no longer capable, but the child..." He rubbed his hands together, his face full of anticipation.

The young man's features resembled those of You Hongzhi. He showed no fear in the face of the old man's cold gaze and greeted him generously, "Grandpa, elder brother."

The old man had always disapproved of his second son's behavior, so when such a big illegitimate son was introduced, his reaction was lukewarm.

He lifted his eyelids slightly, glanced at You Jingxuan, and said clearly: You decide.

You Jingxuan's gaze swept lightly over his unmoving second aunt, then landed on the young man named You Zirui, a faint, scrutinizing smile curving his lips: "Second aunt has a good demeanor."

"Huayou's doors have always been open to those with genuine talent and ability." He paused, then changed the subject, adding with an undercurrent of pressure, "However, the procedures still need to be followed. Have him send his resume to the group's human resources department, and proceed according to the regulations."

The young man in front of me flashed a bright, sunny smile and pulled out his phone: "Hey bro! Want to add me on WeChat? I'll just send it to you directly, it'll be easier!"

You Jingxuan simply smiled distantly and didn't respond: "Just send it to HR." His demeanor was aloof and his boundaries were clear.

His gaze then turned to Ya-Chih Yu.

You Yazhi hurriedly said, "Jingxuan, you know your cousin Shiyu, she studies art. You have a wide network of connections, see if there are any promising young talents from similar family backgrounds who could help your aunt keep an eye on them?" Her eyes were eager, and she emphasized the phrase "similar family backgrounds" very clearly.

The daughter she spoke of was of decent character, and when she was little, she would call him "Brother Jingxuan" after him.

You Jingxuan nodded slightly: "Understood."

The matter seemed to be resolved, but the group showed no intention of leaving. Instead, they shamelessly said they wanted to stay for dinner and, incidentally, "take a look at Hoshino's eyes."

The old man still harbored a sliver of longing for family harmony, and after a moment's hesitation, he nodded.

But his stern gaze swept over them: "You can stay, but keep your mouths shut! I'm very satisfied with this girl!"

You Jingxuan regretted choosing the old house as the location, but since things had come to this, he calmly walked to the side and contacted Secretary Wang to give him some instructions.

As soon as You Xingye's car stopped at the entrance of the old house, Secretary Wang, who was waiting, immediately came forward and handed Ling Wei and You Xingye a beautifully packaged gift box: "President You instructed that some elders have come to visit. Since they came uninvited, they guessed that you had not prepared any gifts."

Upon hearing this, You Xingye's scalp tingled, and he nervously looked at Ling Wei: "Weiwei..." Meeting the parents was like a level-up challenge for him.

Ling Wei simply smiled reassuringly at him, indicating that he should not worry.

On the way, You Xingye recounted the glorious deeds of those "relatives" in detail.

Upon entering the living room, the atmosphere was relatively calm.

The gifts for my aunt and uncle were carefully selected by Secretary Wang; they were all proper and impeccable.

Ling Wei then personally presented the gifts she had prepared for the old man and You Jingxuan.

In addition to the finest tea, the old man was also given a pot of extremely rare and thriving orchid seedlings, which he cherished and praised repeatedly.

What was given to You Jingxuan was a miniature bonsai with an antique and elegant design. The bonsai in the pot was not an ordinary pine or cypress, but a rare "star-spotted wood" with a unique and unusual shape and leaves as fine as stars.

This plant has been carefully pruned and cared for, and a detailed care guide is thoughtfully attached next to the flowerpot.

Of course, there was also a "special" gift tucked inside the maintenance guide, which Ling Wei hoped he wouldn't open now.

You Jingxuan accepted the gift and thanked her. When he looked up, he saw Ling Wei giving him a polite yet somewhat distant smile, and for some reason, he felt a lump in his throat.