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Ke Yike paused for a moment before introducing himself. "Hello, uncle and auntie. I'm Ke Yike, currently the head chef here. Sister Yue has always taken special care of me. Welcome to Xialin."
Mother Xue said kindly, "You are all brothers and sisters. It's only natural for Xiaoyue to take care of you. She should be thanked for your support of Xiaoyue."
Before they could continue the pleasantries, Xue Jiuyue interrupted, "We're not strangers, just get to know each other, no need to be polite."
Then Lin Yiyi and the others dispersed. Before leaving, Ke Yike said, "Uncle and aunt, you two haven't had breakfast yet, right? I'll go prepare it for you. Are there any dietary restrictions?"
Father Xue smiled widely, "Oh, that's great, let's try the chef's cooking. I don't have any dietary restrictions, just make something."
While Xue Jiuyue and her family of three were still chatting, Ke Yike served them three breakfasts.
"Ahem..." This time Ke Yike found his habit again, and then he introduced while arranging the dishes: "Uncle, Auntie, this is your breakfast. New special croissants, fried bacon, boiled eggs, pure milk and black coffee. Sister Yue, yours is still the same. Please enjoy it first, and call me if you need anything."
"Well, this breakfast is well-matched and nutritionally balanced." After Ke Yike left, Xue's father looked at the table full of breakfast and his appetite was aroused. "Let me try it first. Well, not bad, not bad. This croissant is good."
Xue's mother's interest was not in breakfast. She stared at Xue Jiuyue's profile and said tentatively, "Xiaoyue, Ke Yike is quite handsome."
"Yeah, quite handsome." Xue Jiuyue did not comment.
"That……?"
"Well, come and have breakfast. After that, I'll take you out for a walk."
"Hmm..." Fearing her daughter would be really angry, Mother Xue took a sip of the coffee. "Oh, this coffee is quite unique, with a light lotus leaf fragrance, so elegant."
"I'm glad you like it. This is what Ke Yike made. Four Seasons Coffee, divided into spring, summer, autumn and winter according to the seasons, and now you're drinking 'Summer'! You and Dad can stay for a few more days, and I'll have Ke Yike make all four seasons for you two to try."
"Your mother and I have booked a flight for tomorrow night. This time we came mainly to celebrate your birthday, and I missed you so much that I came to see you." Xue's father interjected.
"Why don't you play for a few more days?"
Mother Xue took another sip of her coffee before saying, "No, your father and I both have students to teach, so we can't miss classes. It just so happens that your birthday falls on the weekend, so I was able to squeeze out some time to come and see you."
"You are such a heartless kid. You haven't come home for half a year." Xue's father pretended to complain.
Xue Jiuyue quickly explained, "I'm not busy. It's exhausting to see me sitting idle all day long! And did you see this flavor of croissant last time you came here?"
Mr. Xue's attention was indeed diverted. "Hmm, what kind of seasoning is added to this croissant? It tastes a little bitter, but very refreshing and delicious."
"A few days ago, when we went out for team building, we came across people in the mountains who were mixing this Chinese herbal medicine into their pasta. We thought it was delicious and good for the body, so we tried making it into bread when we got home. Come on, eat it, Dad. I'll take you out for a walk later."
"Do you have any plans for today?" Xue's mother asked first.
"I don't have any plans today, I'm just sitting around the store."
Mother Xue thought for a moment and said, "Then we'll just stay with you in the store and chat for a while. We've been to Xialin before, and there's nothing much to see."
"Yes, we are happiest just seeing you. It would be boring to play anything else." Xue's father added.
Xue Jiuyue looked carefully at her parents' tired faces that were suppressed by excitement, and she felt very distressed. "I see you are tired. How about this, I will take you to get a massage, and I will stay by your side to chat with you. Don't talk too loudly in the shop, it will be unpleasant. That's it!"
Xue Jiuyue made her decision and refused to tolerate her parents' objections. Just as she was about to leave, Qian Jianjun came over.
Having just returned to Xialin last night, Qian Jianjun had a rare free morning this morning, so he got up early and asked Lao Zhou to take him over, intending to sit for a while as he had a lunchtime social engagement. Upon entering the room, he saw Xue Jiuyue's situation. Qian Jianjun didn't dare to interrupt, so he went to his good brother Ke Yike to find out what was going on.
Seeing Xue Jiuyue and the others standing up, Qian Jianjun hurried over and said, "Xiaoyue, good morning."
"Hello, Mr. Qian. Dad, Mom, this is Mr. Qian. Mr. Qian, these are my parents."
"Hello, uncle and aunt. My name is Qian Jianjun, which means healthy Jian and gentleman Jun. You can just call me Xiao Qian."
Xue's mother smiled and nodded in greeting. Xue's father said enthusiastically, "Hello, Mr. Qian. Your surname is Qian, and your name is Jianjun. The Qian hexagram says, 'Heaven moves with vigor, and the gentleman strives for self-improvement.' What a good name, what a good name."
"Uncle is truly knowledgeable!" Qian Jianjun not only remarked, but also gave a thumbs-up. "Many people know this saying, but not many know it's from Xiangci. Only a handful of people can tell the source directly from my name."
Father Xue was flattered and felt very comfortable. "Haha, I can't say I'm erudite, but it's from the I Ching and also the school motto, so I just happened to know a little more about it."
"Uncle, are you from Shuimu? No wonder you look so elegant."
"No, no, he's a graduate of Shuimu and is now teaching at Qiuting University."
"Dad, are you still leaving?" Xue Jiuyue felt that if she didn't urge her father, he would soon be unable to walk.
Qian Jianjun asked before Xue's father could, "Xiaoyue, are you going out?"
"Well, take Mom and Dad out for a walk."
"Xiaoyue, you and uncle hit it off right away. I happen to be a local, so how about I act as a guide and show you around?"
"Thank you, Mr. Qian. I appreciate your kindness. I'd better take my parents for a walk."
"Oh, yes, yes..." Qian Jianjun understood that Xue Jiuyue wanted to be alone with her parents. "How about this? Let Lao Zhou accompany you. He knows everywhere. Besides, my business class car is spacious and has been modified. You can have a private space in the back and have a good chat with your family. If you drive yourself, it will be inconvenient to chat, right?"
"This..." Xue Jiuyue was a little moved.
"Why are you being so polite? Aren't friends supposed to help each other? Accompanying your parents is the important thing." Qian Jianjun's blazing gaze complemented his words, making them seem sincere and particularly persuasive.
"It's just too much trouble, Brother Zhou, and will it be inconvenient for you?"
"I'm going to hang out in a coffee shop today. It's better for Lao Zhou to accompany you than to wait for me outside."
"Thank you, Mr. Qian."
"Is this worth mentioning?"
Having Old Zhou around was indeed convenient. He was like a walking map; no need to search on your phone to find a place to go. Xue Jiuyue wanted to take her parents to relax, and he quickly thought of a great place. However, on the way, Xue Jiuyue refused to let him raise the extra glass. "Brother Zhou, we're all family, and I'm sorry to bother you. It would be nice for us to chat together."
Soon, Lao Zhou took them to a massage parlor that Qian Jianjun frequented. The small, standalone building was so lavishly decorated it could easily be called a five-star hotel. Lao Zhou parked the car and asked Xue Jiuyue and the others to wait for a few minutes.
About five minutes later, when Lao Zhou took Xue Jiuyue and others into the magnificent lobby, everything had been arranged.
"Mr. Xue..." Old Zhou just called out, then he remembered Xue Jiuyue's repeated requests and changed his words: "Xiaoyue, I won't accompany you. Just rest assured and have a good rest."
"Brother Zhou, this...?"
"It's okay. Mr. Qian comes here often, so I'll use his card first." Old Zhou, who was not good at speaking, suddenly remembered and added, "Oh, you can transfer the amount to Mr. Qian later, so you're welcome."
This should be what Qian Jianjun told Lao Zhou in advance. Xue Jiuyue thanked him with a smile.
Because it was a VIP service, the two people who came into the private room weren't really technicians, but rather experts in Traditional Chinese Medicine. One man and one woman, both around 50 years old, didn't offer a massage like other places, where young women and men would spend at least half an hour or even an hour doing it. These two were done in less than 20 minutes—Ms. Xue felt completely refreshed and invigorated.
The two experts offered some professional health advice and then left. Now Xue Jiuyue and her family could chat freely in this comfortable and private place, which also featured a variety of exquisite snacks and freshly squeezed juices.
"Xiao Shi, what about Mr. Qian?" Mother Xue's curiosity was "unrepentant".
"Just an ordinary friend."
Mother Xue's old refrain began again, "Ordinary friends? Mr. Qian is handsome, well-spoken, and judging by the appearance of things, he should be successful in his career."
"Well, he is indeed very successful. His company is the leader in the domestic home textile industry."
Xue Jiuyue's attitude made her mother confused. "You are so outstanding, and it is obvious that he is interested in you. What are you doing?"
"He's married."
"What?" Mr. Xue, who was lying next to him, was upset. Although he didn't say anything, his impression of Qian Jianjun was almost perfect. He stood up and said, "Married? Qian Jianjun is a scumbag! Let's leave now and have nothing to do with him."
"Let's go..." Mother Xue also echoed and stood up.
"Lie down, both of you." Xue Jiuyue was amused by her parents' excitement. "It's not what you think! He's divorced, or to be more precise, divorced. Let me tell you in detail..."
Xue Jiuyue had not mentioned Qian Jianjun to her parents before because she was afraid that they would misunderstand her. This time, she explained the whole story to her parents clearly.
"Is that so..." Mother Xue was still in deep thought.
"It's really nothing to be just friends." Xue's father also expressed his opinion, "If they weren't married, this Xiao Qian is really outstanding and a good match."
The changed title revealed his inner looseness.
Mother Xue said hurriedly, "You can't be too close. After all, he was pursuing you before the divorce! Even if he was with you for a short period of time after the divorce, it would easily attract criticism! Not to mention his situation."
"Right, right..." Father Xue also quickly expressed his opinion on the politically correct issue. "Just like the Ming Dynasty fell to Li Zicheng, but no matter how much the Qing Dynasty wanted to deny it, the blame was put on him. This can't be explained by reason."
"Don't worry, I know my limits. We are really just friends. And there is absolutely no possibility between him and me." Xue Jiuyue further clarified.
Xue's mother also advised: "Well, although they are just ordinary friends, his feelings are obvious. So you should also persuade him more and try your best to hope that they can remarry. On the one hand, this is the responsibility of being friends, but it also concerns the happiness of a family and a woman's life."
"As you command!" Xue Jiuyue started to act coquettishly again, "I am the kindest person. I even care about a woman I have never met. And she is my enemy, humph!"
"Enemy?" Father Xue was almost unable to sit still again.
Xue Jiuyue described the misunderstanding between her and Mei Rugu to her parents, but she carefully concealed the "culprit" - the bag given by her father.
Hearing her daughter being wronged, Xue's mother burst into tears. "Why didn't you tell us about this? Xiao Shi, why don't you go back to Qiuting to develop your career and stop staying out there by yourself?"
"It's all in the past. And does it matter? It's just a misunderstanding. She and I have a good relationship now." Xue Jiuyue regretted telling her parents, but the joy of reuniting after a long separation made her talk endlessly like the released lovesickness.
Xue Jiuyue continued to reason and even brought in reinforcements, "Don't ask me to go back to Qiuting all the time. My career has just started, and I can't always hide under your wings, right? That's the truth, Dad."
Father Xue always responded to requests. "Yes, yes, I've told you many times before. It's easy to fail at the last moment. Xiao Shi has put in so much effort over the past few years, and now the harvest is almost here. We can't give up like this."
The intoxicating longing that had been brewing for more than half a year couldn't be diluted in just one morning. Seeing that it was almost noon, Xue Jiuyue asked her parents for their opinion, "Mom and Dad, should we have lunch here, take a nap, and then leave in the afternoon? Or should we go back to my shop for lunch and then decide where to go for a stroll in the afternoon?"
Father Xue looked at Mother Xue. Normally, she was the one who made the decisions on small matters at home. He only offered his advice on big matters.
Mother Xue thought for a moment and said, "Let's go back to the restaurant to eat. It's so early in the morning, and Chef Zhou downstairs probably hasn't eaten yet. And the young man in the restaurant seems to be quite good at cooking."
"Okay, let's go back and eat. Ke Yike just sent me a message saying he hopes we can go back and eat. He has prepared a special meal just for you two."
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