Liu Man looked at Zhao Aiguo cautiously. She hadn't expected her parents to actually come to the capital. Zhao Aiguo gave her a subtle "it's alright, I've got everything under control" look and warmly welcomed Liu's parents.

After finishing the meal, Zhao Aiguo said cheerfully, "Uncle and Aunt, it's been a while since you've seen Xiaoman. Let's chat for a bit first, I'll wait for you at the door!"

As soon as he left, Liu's mother glared at Liu Man and scoffed, "He's quite sensible!"

Mr. Liu chimed in, "How could someone so young be so ungrateful to get into that kind of organization?" Then, looking at his young daughter, he added, "Do you know anything about their family situation?"

Liu Man shook her head blankly, "We've only known each other for three days, it's so strange to ask so many questions!" Liu's mother said coldly, "Daughter, aren't you planning to go back to Suzhou after graduating from university? Have you thought about where you'll live here?"

Liu Mantian said innocently, "Oh! I won't abandon my parents. I still have a few years before graduation, and I'll definitely have a dormitory when I start working! I'll work hard and save a room for you when you get assigned one!"

Liu's mother was both amused and exasperated: "You're willing to live with us, but is he willing? His parents have to live with you!"

Liu Man's chubby face scrunched up as he pondered how to decide on this matter... While the family of three was discussing things, Zhao Aiguo wasn't idle either. He quickly ran to the gatekeeper to make a phone call: "Hey, please tell my grandfather Zhao Defa, this is Zhao Aiguo, to bring my grandmother to my workplace. We're going to meet our in-laws!"

After hanging up, he called the machinery factory again: "Hey, please tell my dad, Zhao Dahu, to bring my mom to my workplace to meet my in-laws!"

When Mr. and Mrs. Zhao received the call, they were completely dumbfounded. Mrs. Zhao looked at Mr. Zhao and said, "Isn't this part of your grandson's plan a bit off?" Mr. Zhao was also confused. "You've met his girlfriend?" Mrs. Zhao quickly shook her head, looking at Mr. Zhao with her eyes. The old man also quickly shook his head. "Don't look at me, I haven't either! We're together all the time, I just cook two meals a day for him to take away. So, are we going or not?"

Zhao's mother slapped her thigh and said, "Whatever it is, if my grandson wants us to go, let's go!" When Zhao Dahu and Wei Shuqing arrived at the machinery factory and were about to enter, they saw Huang Zhenhua and ran over to say, "Master, mistress, Aiguo called and asked you to go to his workplace to meet his in-laws."

Zhao Dahu stared at Wei Shuqing for a long time, dumbfounded, just like Li Kui pretending to be mute, and said, "Shuqing, isn't something wrong with this?"

Wei Shuqing was also puzzled, "What's this guy up to? He's never even brought a girlfriend home, and now he wants us to meet his girlfriend's parents?"

Zhao Dahu quickly pushed his bicycle and said, "Zhenhua, could you ask for leave for us first? Your teacher's wife and I will go and see what's going on!"

Wei Shuqing was also extremely nervous, thinking, "Could it really be that female college student? This kid has never told the truth since he was a child, and sometimes he seems to be missing a screw in his head. He's good at covering up the truth. Judging from his behavior since he was a child, could it be that her parents found out and came to scold their whole family?"

After all, if she had a daughter who was a college student and wanted to marry a mediocre student, she would definitely come up and scold her, and might even beat her up!

When Wei Shuqing shared her doubts with Zhao Dahu, Zhao Dahu also became suspicious. Zhao Aiguo had a criminal record; when he was a child, his teacher called his parents because of his poor academic performance. When he came home, he said he had secured a chance for his family to "be behind the scenes" at their school. The whole family was overjoyed to hear this, as their grandson had finally achieved something and was being treated differently by the teacher. However, they were too embarrassed to compete with Wei Shuqing and gave the opportunity to her.

Zhao Dahu gritted his teeth and said, "It's okay, I'll just stand in front of them and prevent them from beating you up!" Wei Shuqing was still uneasy and said, "Take me back, I need to change my clothes and tidy up first!"

The couple had just arrived home when they saw Old Zhao and his wife about to leave. Upon asking, they learned they were going to the same place. Wei Shuqing quickly said, "Mom and Dad, wait a minute! That brat called our workplace too. I'll go get ready, then we'll head over." "Oh! Take your time, we'll wait here!"

The family of three was discussing this matter. Zhao Dahu mentioned Wei Shuqing's concerns, which displeased Zhao's mother. "What's wrong with my grandson? Even if he didn't go to university, he's still quite capable! How can you make him sound like he's good for nothing! Zhao Dahu, let me tell you! If you dare say another word about him, even though you're over forty, I'll still beat you!"

Mr. Zhao nodded. What's wrong with his grandson? So what if he didn't go to university? Good heavens, not only is he unwilling, but he also wants to hit us? That won't do! We've put in so much effort and money these past few days, and not only do we not get any credit, but he also gets hit!

Meanwhile, Zhao Aiguo took Liu's parents on the bus to his workplace. As soon as they entered the corridor, someone greeted him, "Hello, Section Chief Zhao!"

Zhao Aiguo happily agreed, saying, "Okay, get me a kettle of hot water and six cups from the conference room. Postpone everything this morning; I have guests to entertain!"

"Okay!" The man ran off in a flash, because Liu's parents could tell at a glance that he was a highly educated person and assumed he was a leader from somewhere.

Zhao Aiguo invited them into his office with a smile and said, "Uncle, Auntie, please have a seat! The water will be here soon! Perfect timing, I also have a box of unopened Biluochun tea here, please try it and see if it tastes the same as what you drink at home!"

Good heavens, this kid's a section chief! Mr. and Mrs. Liu had assumed he was at most a junior staff member at his age. They secretly hoped that if he truly loved their daughter and came from a respectable family, then the lack of a house wouldn't be a problem; they could wait for the company to allocate one. The couple exchanged a glance and understood: the next step was to inquire about his family background!

He took the teacup from the person who brought it and said, "Thank you! Please close the door behind you." "Okay!"

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