After finishing his business at the factory, Lin Gaoyuan drove hurriedly to Nanshan Elementary School.
I glanced at my wrist and figured the parent-teacher meeting was almost over by now, so I didn't need to go into the school. I could just pick up my two daughters from here and take them home.
Parents were leading their children out of the school one after another. The couple was just about to call Yanwan when they saw Jiang Xia holding her eldest daughter's hand in one hand and her youngest daughter's hand in the other, the three of them chatting and laughing as they walked out of the school.
The father-in-law's face twitched violently. That kid not only abducted Yanwan, but he also didn't spare Xiaoman. Is he even human?
“That’s not the way home. Where is he taking your daughter?” Lin Gaoyuan asked his wife.
“He should go back to his home,” Ji Wanqiu said calmly.
Upon hearing this, the father-in-law immediately panicked. That boy had dared to act recklessly at his own house before; now that he was at his own, wouldn't his unbridled behavior escalate to outrageous acts? Who knew what he might do on his turf?
"No, no, I can't go. I have my own home, why would I go to someone else's house?"
Lin Gaoyuan was about to get out of the car when Ji Wanqiu stopped him: "Hey, wait a minute, why are you in such a hurry?"
“If you don’t hurry, both of your daughters will be kidnapped,” he blurted out.
Ji Wanqiu's eyes twitched, and she said indifferently, "You don't believe me when I say you don't care much about your daughters. Your two daughters often go to Jiangxia's house for meals. I guess Teacher Xia thinks we're too busy today, so she invited Yanwan and Xiaoman over for dinner."
"who?"
"Xia Shanshan, Jiang Xia's mother, and Xiaoman's homeroom teacher, really likes Xiaoman," Ji Wanqiu said.
Lin Gaoyuan pursed his lips and fell silent. In the past few months, he had been leaving early and returning late, often going on business trips and socializing, and had indeed paid less attention to his two daughters than before. His wife had also been handling most of the household matters.
"Don't always be dissatisfied with Jiang Xia. When neither of us was free, he helped a lot and put in a lot of effort. Among his peers, he is definitely outstanding. Whether it is his character or his appearance, he is worthy of Yanwan."
"You're like a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law, the more she looks at him, the more pleasing he becomes," Lin Gaoyuan muttered under his breath.
Ji Wanqiu was amused. She really liked this son-in-law. He was handsome, had good character, a sweet tongue, and was responsible. Almost all the good qualities she could think of could be found in Jiang Xia. So why wouldn't she like him?
Sometimes she felt that Yanwan was marrying above her station, but when it comes to relationships, it has to be that both parties are attracted to each other.
"What's wrong? Are you getting angrier the more you look at your son-in-law?"
"Not really." Lin Gaoyuan frowned slightly as he thought, "It's like when your precious daughter, whom you've raised with so much care, is suddenly snatched away by some random guy. It's a bit unpleasant."
“Hey Lao Lin, it’s the 21st century now. We need to change some of our old ideas. Our daughter is all grown up now and has her own thoughts. As parents, we can’t control everything like we used to. Let’s be more open-minded, and we’ll be happier. Besides, our daughter’s happiness is the most important thing, isn’t it?”
Looking out the glass window, with Jiang Xia holding one child in each hand, Ji Wanqiu couldn't help but smile faintly.
"That's true, but I feel a sense of emptiness inside." Lin Gaoyuan sighed softly, realizing for the first time that his daughter had grown up and could do without him as her father.
Ji Wanqiu smiled and said, "I felt the same way as you at first. You'll get used to it, and you'll gradually find that the child is indeed very good."
As soon as she finished speaking, her phone rang. She looked down and saw that it was Yan Wan calling. The elderly couple exchanged a glance and then pressed speakerphone.
"Mom, Xiaoman's parent-teacher meeting is over." Her daughter's voice came through the phone.
How did Xiaoman do on her exam?
"She said she would tell you in person after she got home," Lin Yanwan said with a light laugh.
"Hand the phone to Xiaoman, I want to talk to her."
Ji Wanqiu looked up at the three people not far ahead. After Yan Wan handed the phone to Xiaoman, her youngest daughter's childish voice came through.
"Mom, it's me, Xiaoman. I got a perfect score on my test today! Teacher Xia gave me three certificates, a first-place certificate, and a scholarship!" Lin Xiaoman blurted out everything as soon as she opened her mouth, her tone full of praise.
"Wow, Xiaoman, you're so great! Mommy wants to apologize to you. Something happened at the factory today, so Daddy and Mommy can't come to your parent-teacher conference. But Xiaoman is a sensible and obedient child, and she'll definitely forgive Daddy and Mommy, right?"
"Uh-huh!"
Lin Xiaoman pouted and said, "I was just a little unhappy at first, but then my sister... Brother Jiang Xia and my sister accompanied me to the parent-teacher conference, and Xiaoman wasn't unhappy anymore."
Upon hearing this, Lin Gaoyuan's face darkened. How come this kid is everywhere? However, considering that this was caused by his own negligence, and that Jiang Xia had actually helped him, his feelings became very complicated.
"Mom, Teacher Xia invited my sister and me to their house for dinner today. You and Dad, focus on your work and don't worry about me. Xiaoman will take good care of my sister," Lin Xiaoman said.
Lin Yanwan was stunned, her lips twitching as she looked at her younger sister. This little brat really dared to say anything, even though she was the one taking care of her.
"Really? Then Xiaoman must take good care of her older sister and make sure she's not bullied," Ji Wanqiu said with a smile, her words carrying a hidden meaning.
"Don't worry, Mom, Xiaoman has it all!"
"Xiaoman, be good, now hand the phone to your sister."
"Mom, Dad, don't worry, I'll take good care of Xiaoman."
"Yanwan, when you go to someone else's house, remember not to cause trouble for your Aunt Xia, understand?"
"Um."
Lin Yanwan blushed slightly.
After hanging up the phone, Ji Wanqiu turned to look at Lin Gaoyuan and said, "See, what did I just say? Teacher Xia is very good to your two daughters. I can tell that she genuinely likes Yanwan and Xiaoman."
"I just think it's a bit too fast for two kids to meet each other's parents so soon after they start dating," Lin Gaoyuan said.
“What’s wrong with knowing each other’s background? Do you want Yanwan to date secretly and then rush to meet the parents before getting married? At that time, you won’t know anything and won’t understand anything. I’m afraid you’ll have even more objections then,” Ji Wanqiu said irritably.
"That's true."
Lin Gaoyuan rested his chin on his hand, pondering carefully: "In that case, shouldn't we take some time to invite that kid's parents out for a meal?"
"It should have been done a long time ago. Putting aside everything else, Teacher Xia still has five years to teach Xiaoman. Having a meal together won't hurt."
Lin Gaoyuan nodded.
He started his car, turned on his hazard lights, and slowly followed.
Where are you going?
"How about I secretly observe my future son-in-law to see if he's any good?"
Ji Wanqiu was taken aback, then chuckled and looked out the window, thinking that her old man Lin wasn't so stubborn after all.
...
(Wishing everyone finds a great father-in-law and mother-in-law.)
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