Xu Junhui felt so uncomfortable under Huang Eryuan's gaze that he almost didn't know what to do with his hands and feet. He pursed his lips and asked timidly, "Uncle and Aunt, is there something you want to talk to me about?"
Seeing Xu Junhui's unusually reserved demeanor, Chen Zhaodi nodded inwardly. She knew it; Xu Junhui must be interested in her daughter. Otherwise, who would be so reserved in front of a strange elder?
So without beating around the bush, she asked directly, "Last time you said you didn't have a boyfriend, is that right?"
Yes, I am currently single and do not have a partner.
"So, are you planning to find a partner recently?" Chen Zhaodi went straight to the point, getting very close and direct.
When Xu Junhui heard Chen Zhaodi ask him so directly, his ears turned red instantly, and he nervously swallowed, "Auntie... I... I'm planning to find a partner recently."
Hearing his words, Chen Zhaodi nodded in satisfaction, but was interrupted by Xu Junhui just as she was about to speak.
Although he felt a little embarrassed, Xu Junhui didn't want the woman to bring it up first when others asked. Regardless of whether things would work out in the end, it was better for the man to bring it up first.
Xu Junhui mustered his courage and asked, "Uncle, Aunt, I want to ask if Comrade Huang has a girlfriend? If not, what do you think of me?"
Upon hearing this, even Huang Eryuan's gaze softened a bit. In fact, when Chen Zhaodi asked her first question, all three people present knew exactly what she meant.
However, Xu Junhui's current statement implies that he hopes to be in a relationship with Huang Qinqin, so others won't think his family is being overly eager. In this respect, he's at least much better in character than Xu Jingui.
Chen Zhaodi said with a smile, "Qinqin doesn't have a boyfriend yet. Auntie thinks you're quite good too. Go back and discuss it with your family. If it's suitable, let you young people get to know each other."
"Okay, Auntie!"
Huang Eryuan had more to consider: "There's another thing. My daughter just went on a date last week, but we only met once. The man had concealed his marital history and had two sons, so it didn't work out in the end."
"The man also got engaged to another girl in our residential compound today. Although I don't think it's a big deal, I still wanted to let you know in advance."
When Chen Zhaodi heard Huang Eryuan mention this, she felt a little unhappy and wanted to say something, but she held back because of Xu Junhui.
Xu Junhui, who was standing to the side, felt that this matter sounded very familiar, and asked with an unclear expression, "That... the person who was looking after Comrade Huang, is his name Xu Jingui?"
"How do you know? Do you know him?" Huang Eryuan and Chen Zhaodi asked in unison.
Xu Junhui suddenly felt like the world had turned dark. Huang Qinqin's fiancé was actually his cousin! Although he didn't mind at all, would it affect how Huang Qinqin and her family viewed him?!
Honestly, his family didn't have much contact with his cousin's family; their personalities and ways of doing things were completely different.
Xu Junhui's tone carried a hint of guilt: "Um... if I'm not mistaken, that Xu Jingui should be my cousin..."
Chen Zhaodi stared wide-eyed at Xu Junhui, then grabbed Huang Eryuan and turned to leave.
Xu Junhui, seeing this, realized he couldn't let it go. He strode forward to stop them and explained, "Uncle and Aunt, please listen to me. My family doesn't have much contact with my cousin and his family, and I'm different from him. I hope you can give me a chance!"
Chen Zhaodi and the others hadn't expected such a coincidence; Xu Junhui and Xu Jingui were actually relatives. They exchanged a glance, each hoping to find a solution in the other's eyes.
Xu Junhui does seem much better than Xu Jingui, but what if? They are cousins. Even if Xu Junhui himself doesn't mind that Huang Qinqin and Xu Jingui have been on a date, what about his parents?
After all, if they really get married in the future, they will have to live with Xu Junhui's parents.
Huang Eryuan and Chen Zhaodi exchanged glances and Huang said, "How about this? You go back and explain everything to your parents. If they don't seem to care, then you can try to contact them again."
"If your parents feel this is inappropriate, then just pretend we were never here today."
As long as they didn't completely reject him, Xu Junhui knew his parents; they definitely wouldn't mind. However, he couldn't directly say they didn't mind, so he decided to ask them when he got back.
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Xu Family
Seeing Xu Junhui's somewhat absent-minded appearance, Xu Weiguo asked curiously, "What's wrong? You look so distracted. Did you lose some money?"
Xu Junhui did not answer his father's question. Instead, he looked at him very seriously and said, "Dad, I have something very important to tell you."
"What's up?"
"Please call my mom over first. Both of you need to be present for this. This matter will directly affect the rest of my life."
Xu Weiguo was completely bewildered. What could be so exaggerated as to affect the rest of his life? Nevertheless, he obediently went to call Zhang Yumei.
Zhang Yumei and Xu Hongxia were cooking in the kitchen when they heard Xu Weiguo say that their son had something very important to tell them. They quickly dried their hands and went out.
Xu Hongxia looked at them curiously and asked, "Dad, Mom, what's going on? Can I listen in?"
"Go away, what business is it of yours? Kids shouldn't ask such questions. You chop the vegetables first, I'll come in and cook them later." Although Zhang Yumei didn't know what her son wanted to talk to her about, it didn't stop her from using this universal phrase on Xu Hongxia.
Xu Hongxia pouted unhappily and muttered under her breath, "I'm fifteen already, I'm not a child anymore. When there's something going on, they say you're all grown up now and should be more sensible; when there's nothing going on, they say it's just a kid getting involved..."
Xu Weiguo and Zhang Yumei sat down to indicate that they were ready, allowing Xu Junhui to begin speaking.
Xu Junhui carefully explained the situation to them: "So, now Comrade Huang's parents say they need to see if you accept it before they can decide whether I can be introduced to Comrade Huang."
Zhang Yumei felt a little dazed. Xu Weiguo, who usually didn't care about these things, said directly, "I definitely don't mind. No one can guarantee that a match will be successful after just one meeting, so there's nothing wrong with meeting Jin Gui."
Xu Junhui nodded to indicate that he understood, and then asked Zhang Yumei, "Mom, what about you? What do you think?"
Zhang Yumei hesitated for a moment before saying, "Ahui, I don't mind that the girl and Jin Guixiang have seen this, but..."
"I heard that the reason Jin Gui's matchmaking failed was because the girl had a bad reputation in the family compound and wasn't very polite. Do you want to reconsider?"
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