Chapter 72
On the third day of the New Year, Yan Qing got up early, said good morning to Ming Xu, and left the bedroom.
Yan's mother was busy in the kitchen. When she turned around and saw her sleepy daughter, she couldn't help but mutter a few words: "Your boss is really something. He asked people to go back to work during the Chinese New Year. Does he go back to work so early himself?"
On New Year's Eve, the family stayed up together and talked about work. Yan Qing said that he would go back home after the New Year, which caused a lot of complaints, and his parents were the most angry.
"Mom, he's the director, not my boss."
"You're just a black-hearted capitalist. How much money do you make?" Yan's mother ignored her and kept complaining, "You're still thinking about our family being together during the New Year. Go ask around and see if anyone's children have gone back to work after the third grade."
"That's how it is in this business. Some people are still filming during the Chinese New Year."
"They are them, you are you, I don't care when they film."
Seeing that his mother wouldn't listen, Yan Qing took out his remaining balance. Since soft talk didn't work, he could only use hard tactics.
"So much?" Seeing the number on the phone screen, Yan's mother quickly covered the phone with her hands, a little bit incredulous: "You earn so much as a screenwriter?"
They didn’t know about other children, but in her family, even if they worked, they would be given a certain amount of pocket money every month, especially for those like Yan Qing who were away from home all year round.
Yan Qing quickly explained: "This is the copyright fee for this book. They can only film it if they pay me. Otherwise, it would be infringing."
"Then will you still be paid if you go to work on the crew?"
"Yes, don't worry, Director Zhou is very generous."
"In that case, it doesn't matter whether you leave a few days earlier or later. Just go back to work with peace of mind."
Yan Qing watched her mother change her mind and couldn't help but laugh at her: "Mom, you are such a money-grubber."
As she was speaking, Yan's mother exclaimed, "My pot!" and hurriedly ran into the kitchen. Yan Qing looked over and asked, "Do you want my help?"
"Don't make trouble."
Yan's father also came back at this time, carrying two large bags of things.
"Dad, where have you been?"
"I bought some food. Take it back and share it with everyone."
Yan Qing stepped forward to take the bag and said coquettishly, "Didn't I buy everything? Why did you buy so much? It's so heavy."
Early in the morning, Yan's father went to the local specialty store. Although his daughter bought a lot before the New Year, he still wanted his child to take more things with her so that she could eat food from her hometown when she was away from home and would not miss home too much.
"Okay, stop talking and serve the food."
Yan Qing was queuing at the security checkpoint. She turned around and saw her parents' eyes following her. She waved at them and said, "Go back."
Father Yan looked at his daughter with a stern face, while Mother Yan kept waving her hands and never looked away.
Haicheng.
Although it is the Chinese New Year, people's enthusiasm for travel remains unabated, and the Haicheng Airport lobby is crowded with people waiting to pick up passengers.
Mingxu arrived early and got a good seat.
[Ming Xu]: You can see me as soon as you get off the elevator.
Yan Qing was a little nervous. She started to feel anxious ever since Ming Xu told her last night that his parents would also come to pick her up at the airport.
What should you say when you first meet someone?
Should I greet my aunt first or say Happy New Year to my uncle first?
When will the gifts be distributed?
Just as he was thinking, Yan Qing saw Ming Xu standing in the middle of the crowd.
The smile shouldn't be stiff, right?
After getting the suitcase, Yan Qing waited for a few seconds in an invisible place, took a few deep breaths, and then went out.
"Happy New Year, uncle and aunt."
Seeing her long-awaited daughter-in-law, Ming's mother couldn't stop smiling. After waiting for so long, she finally saw her in the real person. From now on, those little sisters would not be able to laugh at her for not having a daughter-in-law.
Yan's father was also very happy. There was finally fresh blood in the family and he didn't have to look after two troublesome boys every day.
Ming Xu lowered his voice and moved closer to Yan Qing: "If you want the sun in the sky now, they can both pick it for you."
"What are you talking about?"
Yan Qing's eyes were full of confusion. Why was there someone else?
Mingli also came, but he was forced to come.
"Happy New Year, big brother."
Mingli nodded, and Yan Qing felt that he was more stable now.
Back at the Ming family, Yan Qing sat awkwardly on the sofa. The coffee table in front of her was filled with various fruits and snacks. Ming's mother looked at her lovingly and said, "Take whatever you like. Don't be shy."
She nodded, looked at the table full of delicious food, and then glanced at Ming Xu.
Ming's father came out of the kitchen, holding a tea tray. "This is Haicheng's specialty tea. Try it. But young people nowadays love milk tea and coffee. Drink whatever you want. Don't be shy."
Ming's mother looked at Yan Qing and became happier and happier. She couldn't help but ask, "Shall we take a picture?"
Taking pictures? Yan Qing looked at Ming Xu somewhat helplessly. Ming Xu pulled his mother: "Mom, what pictures do you want to take?"
As he was speaking, there was a knock on the door.
Yan Qing questioned Ming Xu with her eyes: Could he be your relative?
Mingxu looked at Mingli, and Mingli spread his hands to indicate that he didn't know. This time he really knew nothing.
The next moment, Ming's father shot to the door, then came in with a bag. He held it up for Yan Qing to see: "I ordered a cake, and I didn't expect it to be delivered at this time."
Looking at Mingxu's parents' enthusiastic but clumsy appearance, Yan Qing no longer felt nervous at the beginning.
It was almost time for dinner. Ming's mother looked at Ming Xu hesitantly. After they exchanged a glance, she spoke, "Xixi, I originally wanted to cook at home, but his grandparents also wanted to see you, so we ordered dinner outside and we'll go out to eat."
Seeing Ming's mother's sincere eyes, Yan Qing smiled and said, "It doesn't matter where we eat. It's more convenient outside."
When they arrived at the restaurant, the other relatives had not arrived yet. Yan Qing and Ming Xu sat aside and listened to Ming Xu talk about the interesting things that happened during his training and competition.
It was almost the New Year when Ming's relatives learned that Mingli had left the group. Fortunately, everyone was open-minded and supported Mingli's decision, but there were also a few different voices, who felt that Mingli was irresponsible and hoped that he could continue to take over the company.
When it comes to this matter, Mingli doesn't listen to anyone's opinions: "No matter the result is good or bad, I will give it a try."
As he was speaking, he heard Ming's mother greeting someone.
Yan Qing immediately stood up and walked out the door. Ming Xu followed behind, holding her hand. Ming Li didn't care at all: "I can tell she's my aunt."
"This is Xiaoxu's girlfriend, Yan Qing." Ming's mother took Yan Qing's hand and said, "This is my aunt, grandma's youngest daughter."
Yan Qing said obediently: "Little aunt."
When Mingxu's aunt first heard that Mingxu's girlfriend was coming home, she didn't believe it: "Mingxu found a girlfriend? Which girl is so blind?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a man with a dark face threw an apple at him, and then the two of them started fighting.
Yan Qing: "Did you two really fight?"
Ming Xu rolled his eyes at Ming Li, who was exaggerating. "No, I didn't throw the apple away either."
Yan Qing: "Brother, please don't lie about military intelligence anymore."
Looking at the well-behaved girl in front of her, the aunt sighed again: "Mingxu is so lucky to have found such a good girlfriend."
Ming's mother also echoed: "Yeah, I didn't dare to believe it when he told me."
Others arrived one after another. When they saw what was in front of them, they all looked like the little aunt just now, with an incredible expression on their faces.
If they hadn't seen the real person, everyone would have thought Ming Xu was joking.
After all, this is the first time in more than 20 years that I heard that he was in a relationship and brought a girl back to meet his parents.
After a while, Mingxu's grandparents arrived.
As soon as grandma arrived, she took Yan Qing's hand and asked her about her life and work in a loving manner.
Ming Xu was squeezed outside by the crowd and could only watch anxiously with his eyes open.
"Xiaoyan, sit next to me." Grandma said.
Yan Qing: "Okay."
Everyone was very happy during the meal. After Ming Xu left, not only was he treated as a transparent person, but even his girlfriend ignored him.
After returning to Haicheng, Yan Qing had his own house. After dinner, Yan's mother suggested that they play tomorrow and go home to rest today.
Mingxu secretly gave a thumbs up to his mother.
After sending Yan Qing home, Ming Xu refused to leave.
Yan Qing: "Why aren't you leaving yet?"
Ming Xu was hesitant and didn't want to sit still on the sofa: "I ate too much last night and I can't walk anymore."
As soon as she finished speaking, Yan Qing got up and went to the kitchen. Ming Xu lay on the sofa, staring at her direction, and said in a muffled voice: "Please accompany me."
Seeing that the people in the kitchen ignored him, he turned around and sulked. Has he become cold to them in just a few days?
After a while, Yan Qing came out with a kettle.
Seeing her injured things, Ming Xu snorted and asked knowingly: "What are you doing with the kettle?" After that, he stared at Yan Qing's hand. She poured a glass of water, so Ming Xu reached out his hand, but the cup was not placed in his hand.
“Pour it yourself.
"Just pour it yourself."
Ming Xu stared at the kettle, then suddenly turned to look at Yan Qing and said firmly, "Let's get married."
When he got home, he regretted that he had spoken without thinking.
As soon as he finished speaking, he was kicked out of the house by Yan Qing.
Seeing Ming Xu coming back, Ming Li, who was watching the game in the living room, jokingly said, "Hey, didn't you get kicked out?"
"roll."
"Okay."
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"Brother, if you talked about marriage with your girlfriend, but got kicked out."
"Mom, Mingxu wants to get married but his girlfriend kicked him out of the house!"
Mingli yelled at the top of his lungs, frightening Mingxu so much that he jumped up and covered his mouth: "Keep your voice down!"
I don’t know what Ming’s mother was doing, but she didn’t hear what Mingli said. Mingxu was relieved when he saw that no one came out.
"You're crazy!" he cursed, pointing at Mingli's nose.
Mingli pulled his brother's hand away and wiped his mouth in disgust: "I don't have a girlfriend. I don't know what I should do if my girlfriend kicks me out of the house."
It's really like stabbing a knife into people's hearts.
At this time, Ming's mother came out: "Who called me just now?"
Mingxu panicked a little. He glanced at Mingli and warned him not to talk nonsense. "Huh?"
Ming's mother: "I just heard someone calling mom, wasn't it you?"
Mingli: "It's me!"
Seeing Mingli was about to do something bad, Mingxu was about to cover his mouth when he heard Mingli say, "Mom, I want to eat braised short ribs for lunch tomorrow."
"Do I look like braised short ribs?"
As she said that, she sat on the sofa and stared at Mingxu with a smile on her face. Mingxu felt a little scared: "Mom, stop staring at me."
As she spoke, Ming's mother took out her phone and said, "Can you help me see if this is okay for tomorrow's lunch? Is there anything Xixi is allergic to, or something she likes but doesn't like?"
Mingli: “You’ve asked me a hundred times.
"What's it to you?" Ming's mother glared at him and continued talking to Ming Xu.
Ming Xu: "If you bring your girlfriend back, Mom will make sure it's even more grand than this one."
Seeing his brother was going to demolish the bridge after crossing the river, Mingli bluntly exposed his shortcomings: "You, a man kicked out by your girlfriend, don't lecture me here."
"What? You were kicked out?"
After listening to Ming Xu's statement, Ming's mother felt that Yan Qing was right: "I think you are forcing a marriage now."
Mingli was also watching the fun from the side, not afraid of getting into trouble: "I think so too."
Until before going to bed, Yan Qing only said that he was going to sleep and nothing else.
Yan Qing lay in bed, recalling Ming Xu's expression at that time: "Tell me, was he acting on impulse or had this been planned for a long time?"
Zhou Mingshu picked up a potato chip and stuffed it into his mouth, his words a little unclear: "None of this matters."
"Not important? Too fast, isn't it?"
"Some couples have been in love for ten years and finally parted ways, while others got married after knowing each other for ten days and are happily married."
Listening to Zhou Mingshu's words, Yan Qing nodded in agreement: "But I always feel that it's still too fast. I haven't planned to get married yet. Although I'm in a relationship with him, it feels like marriage is still a long way off. I still have a lot to do."
The next day, both of them tacitly agreed not to mention marriage again.
After the New Year, Zhou Jiaxing's new drama officially started filming. Yan Qing packed up her things and rushed to the crew. Ming Xu drove her there.
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