Song Qi was exhausted.
Sure enough, even if you've rehearsed something beforehand, it's still frightening to encounter it again.
Moreover, this time they will be facing Qiao Yu's real parents.
To ensure things go smoothly later.
After resolving the interstellar pirate issue, Song Qi made a special trip to the mecha research institute where Qiao's parents worked, under the guise of an exchange, hoping to improve his favorability with them.
To ensure a smooth exchange, Song Qi prepared a number of topics.
However, after visiting six times without seeing Qiao's parents, Song Qi was somewhat disheartened and finally donated some rare materials before leaving.
When Song Qi returned, the laboratory in the manor was already half-built, and the permit had been obtained.
During the winter break, since Qiao's parents were still in the laboratory, Song Qi naturally brought Qiao Yu home.
"Why is winter break only one month long?" Song Qi leaned against Qiao Yu.
Qiao Yu leaned his head against Song Qi's head: "Did you used to like leaning around like this too?"
"I don't like it, and I never had anyone to lean on before." Song Qi put her arm around Qiao Yu's waist. "Shall we go shopping for New Year's goods together in a few days?"
“How can you get there? You’ll be recognized as soon as you go out on the street.” Qiao Yu looked at Song Qi.
Song Qi sighed softly, "Let's make it official on the day you graduate."
"Okay, but you have to tell my parents first. We can't let them find out about us only after seeing the news."
"Hmm." Song Qi nodded. "What kind of people do your parents like? By the way, have they mentioned me?"
Qiao Yu thought for a few seconds: "I mentioned you before, but not many times. It was just that you... have a bad temper, and you had another argument with the military or something."
Song Qi: ...
"However, I feel that my parents still have a good impression of you, because my dad often argues with the military, and this time you turned the military upside down, which made him quite happy."
Song Qi breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good."
"nervous?"
"Um."
"It's okay, I'm here too. If my dad really wants to hit you, just hide behind me." Qiao Yu's smile became a little mischievous. "But my dad is also a good pilot, so if he hits you in a mecha, there's nothing I can do."
Song Qi pinched Qiao Yu's waist: "If you hurt me, you'll be the one taking care of me, won't you?"
"If you break it, I won't want you anymore."
"It's too late, I'm sticking with you now." Song Qi turned to the side and pressed down on Qiao Yu, and the two of them fell onto the sofa.
She kissed Qiao Yu's earlobe and then her neck.
Qiao Yu pursed his lips: "Why do you always act like a hooligan?"
The sound was very soft.
"I already answered you, but I couldn't help it."
Qiao Yu: ...
As the New Year approached, the two of them didn't go out shopping, but they did do some online shopping. All the items were delivered on the same day, and the things they bought filled up a small room.
"Why did you buy so much?" Qiao Yu remained silent. "I didn't feel like I bought that much when I was buying it."
"It's alright, the manor is so big." Song Qi took out the small lanterns, Spring Festival couplets, and other things and put them on the ground. "I feel like it might still not be enough."
Qiao Yu glanced at Song Qi with a languid expression: "Such a big manor, are there only the two of us?"
"How about we call Ye Sui over to help? Then we can get rid of him after we've finished the job?"
Qiao Yu: ...
"He hasn't changed jobs yet?" Qiao Yu asked in surprise.
Song Qi smiled, but in the end, he didn't call Ye Sui over.
This was the first time Song Qi had decorated the manor with others during the Chinese New Year; or rather, it was her first time decorating the manor.
When she was a child, Song Qi's family was relatively poor, so it didn't matter whether she celebrated the New Year or not. As she grew up, she spent the New Year at the base, eating and drinking with everyone, which was very lively, but she couldn't say she liked it. Later, when she held a high position, she would have a few drinks with her subordinates and then go back to her room.
For the first time, I spent Chinese New Year with someone I like.
This feeling is ultimately different.
The smile on Song Qi's face never disappeared.
She was still piloting the mecha, with Qiao Yu sitting in the palm of the mecha, circling around the manor and hanging small lanterns on the surrounding railings.
"How extravagant." Qiao Yu sighed, touching the mecha's palm. It was still warm, probably due to the metallic properties. She couldn't even tell what material Song Qi's mecha was made of, and the database didn't have any specific information. Everything was top secret.
In the entire alliance, only Song Qi can pilot a top-tier mech with a lantern.
After hanging the railings, Qiao Yu went to decorate the trees in the manor. He bought a lot of small colored lights and hung them in circles around the trees.
"It will be beautiful at night."
"It's beautiful right now."
It took the two of them two days to completely decorate the manor. The entire manor was transformed and became much more lively. Although there were only two of them, it looked very bustling.
The New Year's Eve dinner was prepared by Song Qi and Qiao Yu together. Qiao Yu was the head chef, and Song Qi assisted. The table was filled to the brim.
"I hope it will be like this every year." Song Qi pulled Qiao Yu to sit down at the table.
"Um."
The two looked at each other, their eyes full of smiles.
After dinner, the two of them went to the lawn and set off fireworks. The others noticed the commotion on Song Qi's side and were somewhat surprised, but they didn't think much of it.
After midnight, Song Qi pulled Qiao Yu back to the room.
Aren't you staying up all night on New Year's Eve?
"Hmm, let's do something else."
Qiao Yu was about to ask something else when he suddenly remembered something, blushed, and fell silent.
Although they didn't stay up all night to welcome the New Year, neither of them slept.
The next morning around nine o'clock, Qiao Yu's personal computer rang.
"Who called so early?" Song Qi frowned, put her arm around Qiao Yu's waist, and leaned over to take a look.
Then I saw two big words on the computer: "Dad".
The two, who were still a little drowsy, woke up instantly and sat up in bed.
"video?"
"Um."
Song Qi took the clothes next to her, put them on Qiao Yu, and then hugged the clothes and hid to the side to start tidying herself up.
It looks more like an affair.
She did not want to meet Qiao Yu's parents under these circumstances.
Qiao Yu pursed his lips, covered the marks on his neck, and opened the video. In order to prevent his parents from seeing where he was, Qiao Yu zoomed in on the camera so that his face filled the entire screen.
"Dad? What's wrong?"
"I'm at your house, where are you?" Professor Qiao's voice came from the personal terminal.
Song Qi: ...
Qiao Yu's prepared excuses were rendered useless by Professor Qiao's words.
"Dad, you're back?"
"Well, one phase of our research is finished, so your mom and I came back to see you. So where are you?"
Song Qi: ...
Qiao Yu: Ahhhhh!
"I'm at a friend's house."
"Oh? Is that so?" Professor Qiao's eyes were sharp. "Then why are you blushing?"
Where is your friend?
"He's still not awake."
"Yeah?"
Qiao Yu had a feeling that his father had sensed something.
"Bring that person back for a visit in the next few days," Professor Qiao said before hanging up the phone.
Qiao Yu looked at Song Qi with some confusion: "I feel like I did a good job, how did my dad notice?"
Song Qi rubbed her temples, looked Qiao Yu up and down, but couldn't figure out where the flaw was. She felt a little tired.
Surprisingly, his presence was discovered by his parents-in-law under these circumstances.
Really...
In preparation for meeting Qiao Yu's parents, Song Qi posted a series of messages on an anonymous forum.
What should I prepare for meeting my girlfriend's parents for the first time?
[The gift my parents-in-law like best]
How to make your girlfriend's parents like you
What should I do if my girlfriend's parents call right after we've finished having sex and they find out?
I'm seven years older than my girlfriend. Will my future in-laws mind?
Many people replied, and Song Qi's account was eventually banned for spamming.
Heaven knows how shocked Song Qi was when he saw the message "Posting is prohibited in violation of relevant regulations".
Her account was actually banned.
Of course, she didn't tell Qiao Yu about such an embarrassing thing, feeling that she would be laughed to death if he found out.
After Professor Qiao called that day, Qiao Yu went home, and Professor Qiao didn't say anything after she got back.
On the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, Song Qi arrived at the door with his gift list.
It was Qiao Yu who opened the door.
Professor Qiao and Professor Fang were sitting on the sofa when they noticed that Song Qi's expression stiffened for a moment.
Hello, Uncle and Aunt.
Professor Qiao: ...
Professor Fang: ...
Professor Qiao had guessed that his daughter had a boyfriend, but he never expected it to be Song Qi.
Suddenly, I remembered that she had given them a bunch of rare materials when she went to the research institute for an exchange.
"Marshal Song..." Professor Fang managed a weak smile.
"Auntie, you don't need to be so polite, just call me by my name." Song Qi gave a gentle smile, trying her best to appear well-behaved.
Professor Fang looked at Song Qi with an expression as if he had been struck by lightning.
Is this the expression Song Qi should be showing?
Song Qi took out an envelope and placed it on the table: "I've been thinking for a few days about what to bring on my first visit. This is just a small token of my appreciation."
"No need," Professor Fang waved his hand. "Please sit down."
“Five tons of gold.” Song Qi looked at Professor Fang.
Professor Fang's eyes widened as he glanced at the envelope, then tried to take it again.
Rogin is considered one of the rarest of rare metals, with the entire alliance producing only a little over a hundred tons annually, of which 30% is controlled by Song Qi.
"This year's production is a bit less, it's just a small token of my appreciation." Song Qi clasped his hands. "I've been wanting to find a formal occasion to meet you both, but I didn't expect it to be like this, so the preparations were a bit rushed."
Professor Qiao glanced at Song Qi and pushed the envelope back: "Although it is scarce, we are not in great need. The research institute has fifty tons in stock."
When did you two meet?
"While she was unconscious." Song Qi looked at Professor Qiao's expression and her heart skipped a beat. "I'm sorry, I can't reveal any more details."
Professor Qiao frowned as he looked at Song Qi, then glanced at Qiao Yu. He roughly understood what was going on and didn't press the matter further. He had heard about some of the research conducted by another department in the institute, but he hadn't expected it to involve Qiao Yu.
"What if I disagree?"
“Then I will wait until you agree.” Song Qi looked at Professor Qiao.
Qiao Yu silently took Song Qi's hand: "Dad, if you stop me, I might end up alone. I won't be interested in anyone else."
Professor Qiao's face darkened, and he glared at Qiao Yu: "What are you saying? Let go of my hand! You're still pulling and tugging at me."
Qiao Yu didn't move, looking at Professor Qiao: "Dad, in the end, she and I are going to be together anyway, so why can't we skip the agonizing process in between?"
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