Although Jiang Mian said this, He Yubai could still sense a hint of meaning from her expression: My life is over!
He kidnapped someone else's daughter late at night, and then his elders found out.
Since Jiang's father had spoken, they dared not delay any longer and quickly got up, washed, and set off.
When they arrived at the Jiang family home, Jiang's mother had already cooked a pot of congee with preserved egg and lean pork, while Jiang's father was lying on a recliner in the yard as usual.
Upon seeing the two of them arrive, he immediately locked onto them with a single glance.
Jiang Mian and He Yubai felt uneasy under their gazes, but Jiang's mother stepped in to smooth things over, and everyone sat down to eat breakfast.
But during breakfast, Jiang's father couldn't hold back any longer and blurted out, "Have you two slept together?"
puff!
Jiang Mian is alright, but He Yubai is in a terrible situation.
When Jiang's father spoke, he was astonishing.
He was about to swallow the preserved egg when he heard those words and almost choked to death.
He quickly drank water and coughed several times before the problem was finally resolved.
But Jiang's father didn't care whether he was alright or not; his eyes were still fixed on him.
Early in the morning, He Yubai blushed for no apparent reason: "Uncle Jiang, I'm not that kind of person."
“These days, it’s not uncommon for young couples to go to a hotel when things get really heated,” Jiang’s father glanced at him. “How can you resist?”
That look seemed to say, are you incapable or just too weak?
He Yubai choked for a moment, then awkwardly explained, "I genuinely like Mianmian, not because I want to do that kind of thing."
What kind of thing?
The people at the table shared a tacit understanding.
Jiang's father was displeased. Although he didn't like his daughter, he felt that she had found a boyfriend so quickly.
But after hearing He Yubai's words, she felt a little unbalanced. Was he deliberately pretending to be a gentleman, or did he think his Mianmian wasn't attractive enough?
He glanced at Jiang Mian, who was silently drinking her porridge, and the latter wished she could bury her head in the bowl.
Noticing her father's gaze, Jiang Mian dared not look up again.
Driving so early in the morning, no wonder he's her dad!
Although he felt resentful, Jiang's father wasn't really angry.
At least Jiang's mother was right; this brat knows his limits.
He not only has self-control, but also knows how to respect other girls.
Thinking this way, Jiang's father actually developed a slight liking for He Yubai.
He got up from the table and said, "You guys take your time eating. My bones are sore from lying down these past few days. I'm going out for a walk."
After Jiang's father left the courtyard, Jiang's mother smiled at the two of them and said, "From now on, you can do whatever you want openly and honestly. You don't need to hide from me and your father anymore."
Jiang Mian was taken aback: "What do you mean?"
“What else could it mean?” Jiang’s mother laughed. “Your father nodded in agreement.”
"You agreed?"
He Yubai's heart skipped a beat: "Does Auntie mean that Uncle Jiang agrees to me being with Mianmian?"
Jiang's mother smiled and nodded: "Mianmian sneaked out last night, and we saw her."
At this point, Jiang Mian's face fell.
But Jiang's mother continued, "Your Uncle Jiang was originally planning to go and bring the person back right away."
Upon hearing this, He Yubai felt a chill run down his spine.
If Jiang's father had followed them out last night and seen him embracing Jiang Mian so affectionately, he probably would have beaten him to death with sticks!
How terrifying!
“But I stopped him,” Jiang’s mother said, amused by their expressions. “I told him, ‘You can stop her once, but can you keep stopping her in the future? She’s grown up and has her own ideas, so just let her be.’”
He Yubai felt like he had survived a disaster: "Thank you, Auntie."
“No need to thank me for this,” Jiang’s mother raised an eyebrow and smiled. “You’re so sensible. Your Uncle Jiang and I made a bet last night. I said you would never bully Mianmian. Now that I’ve won the bet, he definitely won’t have anything to say.”
Jiang Mian and He Yubai blushed; this "bullying" was quite clever.
After breakfast, Jiang's father still hadn't returned, and it was unclear whether he was upset or not.
Jiang Mian took He Yubai to her room and took out a photo album from the bookshelf.
This was also suggested by He Yubai, who then sat in the room staring at each other.
Why not get to know each other better? The two looked through Jiang Mian's childhood photo album.
Its androgynous appearance was already evident when Jiang Mian was a child.
He Yubai had a sharp eye and quickly spotted a familiar figure in a photo.
He smiled at Jiang Mian and said, "I told you long ago that we were destined to be together since we were very young."
He pointed to the figure in the photo, which was another little boy besides Jiang Mian.
Upon closer inspection, Jiang Mian felt that the little kid looked strangely familiar.
Looking at He Yubai's features beside him, he was immediately shocked: "This little boy is you??"
He Yubai nodded: "Hmm."
"No way?!" Jiang Mian exclaimed in surprise. "This...this is too much of a coincidence!?"
“It wasn’t really a coincidence,” He Yubai recalled, unable to help but smile. “I was about eight years old at the time. I came to this small town to play, and when I passed by a certain place, I happened to hear you crying, so I couldn’t help but come over and take a look.”
When he got closer, He Yubai realized that this little crybaby was actually quite good-looking.
I thought she was a pretty little sister.
Hearing He Yubai say that, Jiang Mian also remembered something.
I was a little kid at the time, and because I was good-looking, some uncles and aunts would tease me.
They clearly said they'd trade candy with me, but as soon as I took it out, they snatched it all away.
When she felt wronged, Jiang Mian's tears naturally streamed down her face like beads from a broken string.
Unexpectedly, He Yubai witnessed this scene.
This scene was captured by Jiang's father and preserved forever.
He Yubai said softly, "The Buddha said that the fate in this life is a blessing earned through several lifetimes of cultivation."
"So, Mianmian, we must have overcome countless difficulties to finally meet again in this lifetime."
He Yubai held her hand tightly.
When their eyes met, Jiang Mian saw boundless tenderness in his eyes.
Sunlight streamed slowly into the room through the window.
Two kissing figures were reflected on the ground.
Their happiness will last a very long time.
【End of extra】
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