Chapter 59 Meeting the Parents
The train station in H City is many times larger than the one in Ze County. The ground is clean and tidy, and passers-by are in a hurry. No one cares about Wang Xiaoya's exclamation.
But she immediately shut up and continued to stare at Lu Qingmian.
Lu Qingmian was carrying Wang Xiaoya's luggage bag on his back. His hand that handed over the carnation was still steady, without a trace of trembling. He looked back at Wang Xiaoya calmly, without any evasion in his gaze.
"Hello, Auntie. My name is Lu Qingmian. I'm Yueyue's boyfriend and we're in love."
The word "passionately in love" made Wang Xiaoya's brows furrow even deeper, but she wasn't the type to get angry with younger people in public. She reached out to take the white bouquet. The fragrance of the flowers filled her nostrils, and her frown relaxed considerably. She nodded to Lu Qingmian, "Thank you for the flowers. They're beautiful. I love them."
Wang Xiaoya wanted to retrieve her luggage bag, but Lu Qingmian naturally dodged her and said, "Auntie, I'll do it."
Jiang Jinyue immediately took Wang Xiaoya's hand and gently tugged, "Mom."
Wang Xiaoya subconsciously clenched her hands. The familiar yet unfamiliar body temperature of Jiang Jinyue in her hands made her stunned. Because of the kidnapping and the damn touch PTSD, how long had it been since she held her child's hand?
Wang Xiaoya turned to look at Jiang Jinyue, her eyes carefully filled with surprise and disbelief.
Jiang Jinyue had only been away from Ze County for a few months, and he was already healed?
Wang Xiaoya took a deep breath and murmured in a low voice, "It's okay, it's finally okay..."
Jiang Jinyue called out again, "Mom."
He knew that Wang Xiaoya needed time to adapt, but he didn't say much. This thin but strong mother never needed too much comfort from him.
"Mom, let's go eat first? Lu Qingmian has booked a delicious restaurant nearby. Let's eat first and then go home."
"Go home..." Wang Xiaoya muttered these two words and nodded heavily.
Lu Qingmian booked a meal at a restaurant famous for its local specialties. The environment was quiet and the prices were quite high. As soon as she stepped into the restaurant, Wang Xiaoya felt uncomfortable all over. She kept observing her surroundings carefully, and from time to time she looked down at her dusty clothes.
Jiang Jinyue looked at his mother and seemed to see his former self in a trance.
He shook Wang Xiaoya's hand vigorously, and the three of them came to the designated location.
Lu Qingmian asked Jiang Jinyue before booking the restaurant, but Jiang Jinyue did not want a private room and wanted to sit in the hall.
His touch PTSD has been cured, and he prefers sitting in the hall full of people rather than in the private room.
After sitting down at the reserved seat, Jiang Jinyue handed the menu to Wang Xiaoya without helping her decide what to eat.
Wang Xiaoya wiped her hands on her clothes before taking the menu. When she saw the prices that were too high for her, she was stunned, but she didn't say anything to spoil her mood.
After carefully selecting the dishes she wanted to eat, Wang Xiaoya put down the menu and her eyes fell on Lu Qingmian again.
After entering the house, Lu Qingmian had taken off his hat, revealing his bald head. Jiang Jinyue did not take off his hat because he had cat ears, but Wang Xiaoya had already noticed from the brim of his hat that her son also had a bald head.
She was surprised but didn't ask any questions. She just thought it was a unique way for young couples in big cities to show their affection, probably like wearing matching outfits. She was afraid that her overreaction would make Jiang Jinyue sad, so she tried hard to be logically consistent.
The dishes were served very quickly. When Wang Xiaoya saw the shrimps while eating, she subconsciously wanted to peel them for Jiang Jinyue. Just as she was about to pick them up, a peeled shrimp was placed in her own bowl, followed by another one.
The first shrimp was peeled by Jiang Jinyue, and the second one was peeled by Lu Qingmian.
Wang Xiaoya looked over subconsciously. Jiang Jinyue smiled at her, but Lu Qingmian had no expression on his face. He just quickly peeled a few more for her.
Only then did Wang Xiaoya vaguely see some nervousness and embarrassment in Lu Qingmian when facing his elders, which made her feel relieved.
She was very afraid that she, a mother from a mountain village, would not be able to protect Jiang Jinyue and would not be able to make her son's boyfriend take her seriously.
Lu Qingmian peeled several shrimps in a row and then peeled them for Jiang Jinyue. He naturally wiped Jiang Jinyue's fingertips that were stained with sauce with a tissue and put the chopsticks back into Jiang Jinyue's hand, preventing him from doing it himself.
Jiang Jinyue refused. He also took the shrimp to peel it, but this time he handed it to Lu Qingmian's mouth.
He didn't want to be someone who was just taken care of, he also wanted to take care of Lu Qingmian.
The two of them inexplicably began to feed each other, and their natural and intimate little actions frequently attracted Wang Xiaoya's attention.
She also had some thoughts in her mind.
Halfway through the meal, Jiang Jinyue and Lu Qingmian looked at each other, took the initiative to leave the table and went to the bathroom.
Only Wang Xiaoya and Lu Qingmian were left at the table.
Wang Xiaoya put down her chopsticks and looked at Lu Qingmian.
Lu Qingmian immediately put down his chopsticks and looked back seriously.
"Lu Qingmian, hello."
Jiang Jinyue only mentioned it once, but Wang Xiaoya had already memorized Lu Qingmian's name.
"Auntie, please speak frankly."
"Don't worry, I'm not a parent who would prevent Yueyue from dating. He's an adult now, and he should have his own life... Besides, he's... he's already recovered. I don't know what he's been through in the past few months in H City, but I think it's probably all related to you. I can see that Yueyue really likes you."
Wang Xiaoya's gentle tone suddenly became stern: "But this doesn't mean that I don't care at all. I will always watch you. If you bully Yueyue... I will definitely settle the score with you."
She paused and added, "I'm his mother. I can do anything for him."
Lu Qingmian suddenly stood up and bowed deeply to Wang Xiaoya. "Auntie, please rest assured. I am just like you. I can do anything for him. I will never allow anyone to bully him in the slightest!"
His sudden action attracted the attention of others in the hall. Wang Xiaoya quickly pulled Lu Qingmian's arm and said, "Hurry and sit down!"
Lu Qingmian then sat back down, and the two chatted for a few more words, and the atmosphere gradually became harmonious.
Lu Qingmian's manners were always impeccable.
Soon, Jiang Jinyue came back. He noticed that the atmosphere at the dinner table had changed, but he didn't ask anything.
After dinner, Lu Qingmian called a taxi and the three of them took the car back to the Rhine community.
The station is some distance away from the Rhine Community. Wang Xiaoya had been on the train all night and was mentally and physically exhausted, but she did not sleep on the train. Instead, she kept observing the city through the window.
Every time a taxi passed by some snack stalls, Wang Xiaoya would stretch her neck to look, and after the car passed, she would keep looking back, as if she already had an idea in her mind.
After arriving at the Rhine Community, Jiang Jinyue opened the door of 1203, and the neat room came into view. Wang Xiaoya stood at the door for a long time without moving.
This small rental house is her new home.
The winter sun shines in through the window. There are a few pillows on the sofa, a few pots of flowers on the balcony, the curtains are a simple light blue, and there is a fruit plate on the coffee table. Warmth is everywhere here.
In addition to the slippers commonly used by Jiang Jinyue and Lu Qingmian, there was also a pair of brand new women's slippers at the door.
Wang Xiaoya changed into slippers and walked into 1203 for the first time.
She carefully toured the small house and was finally taken by Jiang Jinyue to sit on the sofa.
Lu Qingmian suddenly said, "Auntie, I live in room 1303 above Yueyue. Why don't you let Yueyue live with me? It will be more convenient for us to go to and from school together."
Although Jiang Jinyue's PTSD has been cured, he still has a cat tail and cat ears. He doesn't know what he will experience or become in the future. There is only one bedroom in 1203, and it is really not convenient to live with Wang Xiaoya.
Jiang Jinyue didn't expect Lu Qingmian to talk directly to his mother. He immediately looked at Lu Qingmian and blinked hard, trying to signal Lu Qingmian to stop talking.
Wang Xiaoya was stunned for a moment, looked at Lu Qingmian, and then at Jiang Jinyue.
She did not refuse immediately, nor did she make a decision for Jiang Jinyue, let alone say anything disappointing and annoying like Jiang Jinyue's rental house was not big enough because of her coming.
"You should ask Yueyue. Yueyue should make the decision on her own." Wang Xiaoya simply replied.
Jiang Jinyue paused and lowered his head.
Lu Qingmian was looking at him, his eyes were straightforward and deep.
Of course, he also thought about the fact that he had a golden finger, and he didn't know what would happen every month. It was really inconvenient to live with Wang Xiaoya, but if he really moved to 1303... he was afraid that he would not be able to sleep every night!
Jiang Jinyue stared at his slippers, and then thought that it would be nice to live in 1303. There was a kitten room next door, so it would be convenient to take care of the kittens. He wouldn't have to wear a hat or a coat at home to cover the cat's ears and tail.
Jiang Jinyue didn't notice that he just perfunctorily thought of a few reasons why he couldn't live in 1303, and then began to frantically think of reasons why he should live in 1303.
After thinking too much about the reasons, Jiang Jinyue's face gradually turned red.
He also discovered that something was wrong with him.
Taking a deep breath, Jiang Jinyue looked up and met Lu Qingmian's dark eyes. Just one glance and his heart began to beat wildly.
They were clearly already in a relationship and had already... done everything, but his heart would still beat faster at the sight of Lu Qingmian.
He was afraid that Mary Sue's golden finger would suddenly pop out, so he turned sideways to avoid Lu Qingmian's sight, his lips opening and closing, and finally agreed.
"I...I want to live in room 1303."
He didn't say the reasons or excuses he had made for himself, but said bluntly: "I want to live with Lu Qingmian."
Wang Xiaoya guessed the answer after seeing Jiang Jinyue's expression, but when she heard Jiang Jinyue say that, she still felt a little melancholy. She sighed again that her Yueyue had grown up.
"Okay, it's close." Wang Xiaoya said.
The night he received the call from Wang Xiaoya, Jiang Jinyue packed up his things and moved into Lu Qingmian's house.
After Jiang Jinyue left, Wang Xiaoya unpacked her luggage and packed it carefully. She didn't fall asleep until the late night.
She was so tired that she didn't think about anything before going to bed and fell asleep as soon as she closed her eyes.
Unlike her, Jiang Jinyue was tossing and turning.
He washed himself nicely and lay in the same bed with Lu Qingmian, tossing and turning with his head resting on Lu Qingmian's arm.
Lu Qingmian kept his eyes closed and didn't move, as if he had fallen asleep.
Jiang Jinyue turned over several times and faced Lu Qingmian again.
He looked at Lu Qingmian's face and couldn't help but use his fingers to trace Lu Qingmian's facial features in the air.
In the past few months since he came to H City, his life has undergone earth-shaking changes.
His touch PTSD was cured, and he actually fell in love with Lu Qingmian.
When Jiang Jinyue thought of this, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up.
He quietly leaned forward, pursed his lips and gently kissed Lu Qingmian's chin.
Then he kissed Lu Qingmian's nose again.
"Lu Qingmian, I really like you." Jiang Jinyue said softly.
Lu Qingmian, who should have been fast asleep, suddenly reached out and touched his mouth with his slender fingers, "Kiss here."
Jiang Jinyue froze in place for a moment, "Didn't you fall asleep?"
Lu Qingmian still didn't open his eyes, but raised his eyebrows, "Don't dare to kiss?"
The provocation method was very useful to Jiang Jinyue. He immediately lowered his head and pecked Lu Qingmian's thin lips, "Who said I don't dare!"
Lu Qingmian curled his lips, "Is this how you kiss? Are you a child?"
Jiang Jinyue frowned in dissatisfaction: "You are the child!"
"If you're not, kiss me the way I kissed you."
After Lu Qingmian finished speaking, Jiang Jinyue did not move.
He quietly knelt up, looked down at Lu Qingmian's face, and suddenly reached out and pinched Lu Qingmian's nose, "Why should I listen to you! If you ask me to kiss you, I will kiss you. Doesn't that make me look obedient?"
"I tell you, I'm very brave!"
As Jiang Jinyue spoke, he let go of Lu Qingmian's nose, reached into the quilt with one hand, and quickly touched the hem of Lu Qingmian's shirt.
His fingertips felt warm, and the touch of the abdominal muscles was particularly good. Jiang Jinyue quickly withdrew his hand after touching it.
"Hmph! How's it going?"
Lu Qingmian slowly opened his eyes, and looked at Jiang Jinyue deeply with his black eyes.
He pulled back the quilt, hooked his fingertips around the hem of his shirt and lifted it up, revealing his well-defined, beautiful abdominal muscles.
"continue."
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