After getting into the car with her parents, Tong Xiaohuai asked anxiously, "Dad, Mom, do you think Yanbo's older brother doesn't like me?"
Tong Laoda and Tong Ma exchanged a glance, then Tong Laoda pretended to be angry and said, "Nonsense, everyone loves my daughter, why wouldn't he like you?"
Tong Xiaohuai smiled and didn't ask any more questions.
Because she knew that even if her parents really figured something out, they wouldn't say it in front of her.
"Besides, what kind of society is this now? Even parents can't stop their children from having the freedom to date, let alone him, who is just the older brother."
In fact, this was also what Boss Tong truly thought.
Of course, it would be best if his daughter could be liked by the entire Yan family. Even if not, he was willing to believe that Yan Bo had the ability to give his daughter a bright future.
After all, judging from Yan Bo's growth trajectory over the years, he is not a man who wants to live off his father's influence.
Such a man is strong and independent.
This strength and independence are enough to support his career and relationships.
"Xiao Huai, your dad is right, trust Xiao Yan."
Over the years, Tong's mother has been by Tong's side and has seen countless people. Her views are basically the same as Tong's.
Tong Xiaohuai's parents' words did not reassure her much.
However, she was not a pessimistic person; she had already come to terms with it before the car even arrived home.
Anyway, she's only eighteen, very young. If his family really doesn't like her, they can just take their time to work things out!
With this realization, when she received Yanbo's call again that evening, she didn't press him about his brother's opinion of her.
The two exchanged some intimate words as usual. Yanbo, who hadn't been alone with her for several days, invited her to his house for lunch the next day.
"Aunt Xin made a few new dishes, would you like to come and try them tomorrow at noon?"
Tong Xiaohuai thought for a moment and realized that she and Yan Bo hadn't seen each other alone for quite some time since her parents returned.
"Okay, I'll be home with my mom this morning, around 11 a.m., is that alright?"
"Okay, if you want anything else to eat, you can text me again tomorrow."
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"Dad, Mom, I made an appointment to have lunch with Yanbo today, so I won't be coming home for lunch."
While having breakfast, Tong Xiaohuai greeted her parents.
Tong Laoda said "Oh" to indicate that he understood, and Tong's mother said considerately, "You two haven't seen each other alone for several days since we came back, right? You don't need to stay with me for a while, you should go out early."
"Mom, no rush, I'll leave at ten."
In the few days since Boss Tong returned, he and Qin Ming have been the ones inspecting the Tong family's premises, so Tong Xiaohuai has been taking a two- or three-day break.
"No need. Your dad and I have to go out later. You'll be bored at home alone. Go and keep Xiao Yan company."
With her mother having said all that, Tong Xiaohuai had no choice but to nod in agreement.
"By the way, Xiao Yan seemed to really like those teas we had at home the other day. I'll have Brother Yuan pack two boxes for you to take to Xiao Yan later."
Tong Xiaohuai nodded in agreement. After finishing breakfast, she accompanied her mother for a stroll in the garden to aid digestion.
When I got back to the living room around 8 o'clock, Tong Laoda was already ready and waiting for Tong's mother to go out together.
Tong Xiaohuai didn't ask her parents where they were going. Over the years, she had gotten used to her parents often going out mysteriously. She guessed that they were going to leave her, the little third wheel, behind and have some sweet time together.
Tong Xiaohuai saw her parents off at the door. After her mother walked out the door, she suddenly remembered something and turned back to give her some instructions.
"Xiao Huai, wear the new dress I bought you the other day when you go out, it's very pretty!"
Tong Xiaohuai coughed awkwardly twice. "Mom, it's just a meal together, no need to make such a big deal out of it."
But Tong's mother said, "Listen to your mother, you can't go wrong."
So, after hesitating in front of the wardrobe for more than ten minutes, Tong Xiaohuai finally changed into the lotus root-colored velvet knee-length skirt she had bought that day, paired with ankle boots, and went out.
She didn't tell Yanbo that she had arrived early.
I thought Yanbo would be home since it was Sunday, but to my surprise, it was Aunt Xin who answered the door when I rang the doorbell.
"Miss Tong? Weren't you supposed to arrive at eleven o'clock?" Aunt Xin, standing behind the iron gate, looked quite surprised.
However, she quickly opened the door and invited Tong Xiaohuai inside.
Good morning, Aunt Xin. Is Yanbo still not up?
Seeing Aunt Xin's surprise, Tong Xiaohuai assumed that he had disturbed his master's rest.
Because she didn't have the habit of sleeping in late, she assumed Yanbo didn't either.
"Mr. Yan is not here; he works next door."
As Aunt Xin spoke, she brought Tong Xiaohuai a glass of water.
Tong Xiaohuai took the water and saw that Aunt Xin was wearing gloves and looked like she was cleaning. He thought that if he were there, she would be in the way.
"Then I'll go find him next door!"
Aunt Xin didn't pay much attention, replied "okay," and saw her out.
Yan Bo's office door was only a few dozen meters away from the entrance to his residence. Tong Xiaohuai pushed open the glass door, and the office hall inside was quiet. Even the seat for Yan Bo's secretary was empty.
It seems that it wasn't the whole company working overtime, but just Yanbo himself.
Suddenly, Tong Xiaohuai felt a pang of sympathy for Yan Bo.
He was only twenty years old, but he was so busy that he couldn't even rest on Sundays.
While feeling sorry for him, I was also a little worried that my early arrival might disturb his work.
While she was hesitating whether to go back to his place and wait for him patiently, or to knock on his office door, she heard a "click" and his office door opened.
Yan Bo's figure then appeared.
"Xiao Huai, why don't you come in?" Yan Bo greeted him with a look of surprise and delight.
Having not spent time alone for several days, the nightly goodnight phone calls always left us both feeling restless and eager.
Upon meeting, before Tong Xiaohuai could even lift her foot, Yan Bo strode over, stretched out his long arm, and pulled her into his embrace.
His lips then landed on her forehead and face.
Finally, he gave her a light peck on the lips.
He tightened his grip on her hands, then gently placed his hand on her shoulder and pushed her away.
"Xiao Huai, you're getting more and more beautiful!"
Yan Bo's lingering and ardent gaze slid from her face and neck down to the tips of her shoes, his admiration evident in his words.
Tong Xiaohuai felt uncomfortable under his gaze, and gently twisted her shoulders, saying...
"Nonsense, it's just that she swapped her jeans for a skirt."
Yan Bo smiled slightly, leaned closer, and kissed the tip of her nose.
"Silly girl, you have no idea how beautiful you look in a dress!"
Tong Xiaohuai assumed he was just blinded by love, scoffed, and gently pushed him away.
"Come on, I'm not a three-year-old. You can't fool me with that."
Yan Bo stopped arguing with her, put his arm around her waist, and led her into the office.
"Why didn't you tell me you were coming sooner? I could have gone out with you."
Tong Xiaohuai didn't really like shopping. "Never mind, I don't like shopping. I just wanted to see you, so I came early to keep you company."
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