Chapter 30 Mermaid 30
Zhao Jing didn't expect Zhang Jingshu's boyfriend to be so outrageous!
It's almost to the point where I'm wondering if my daughter is experiencing a late onset of rebelliousness.
After learning about Cheng Shuinan's basic situation from Zhang Jingshu, she felt her blood pressure was about to soar.
Zhang Jingshu was quite honest and answered the questions her parents had to ask about Cheng Shuinan's situation.
First, Cheng Shuinan’s family situation: his parents died early, and he grew up in an orphanage.
Secondly, Cheng Shuinan’s educational level: none.
Then, Cheng Shuinan’s salary level: unemployed.
After answering these three questions, Zhang Jingshu saw Zhao Jing on the other side of the screen trying hard to suppress her distorted face. She thought carefully about her answers to the questions. Because of Cheng Shuinan's filter, these external conditions that seemed crucial to the secular world became insignificant.
She thought about lying.
But lies need lies to maintain themselves. Zhao Jing is not a woman who knows nothing. Moreover, she has Gu Linan by her side. If she fabricates past experiences for Cheng Shuinan that can serve as an excellent resume, it will be exposed in less than half a day.
Might as well just tell the truth from the beginning.
Zhao Jing was obviously stimulated. She wanted to rush to Zhang Jingshu countless times and ask her if she had the possibility of taking revenge on herself and thus falling into depravity, but was stopped by Gu Linan.
"You haven't seen the child yet, so don't jump to conclusions too early." Gu Linan comforted.
Zhao Jing was irritated and glared at Gu Linan, questioning, "Don't jump to conclusions. Gu Linan, Jingshu isn't your child after all, so of course you don't feel bad for her. But when I saw that boy in the video, I thought he was too handsome, and he had long hair. Who would have such long hair? He, he had that hairstyle, which is fine, but listen to his conditions..."
"I'm sorry Jingshu. I know in my heart that I support whatever she wants to do, even if, even if the boy's family is not well off, I have no objection. But you just heard it, he, he has never been to school! What kind of person is he..."
Gu Linan really couldn't say anything against his will. Based on Zhang Jingshu's conditions, even if he didn't care about her, he believed she could definitely find a better man, someone with a good family background and work experience. But Zhang Jingshu's boyfriend was really...
Apart from appearance, there seems to be nothing to be picky about.
Gu Linan hugged Zhao Jing: "Xiao Jing, I will be sad if you say that. I treat Jingshu as my own child, but you also saw that Jingshu likes that boy very much. If you show your opposition in front of her, I am afraid that she will become rebellious..."
Zhao Jing: "Then what should we do?"
Gu Linan: "When they come home in a few days, we'll see what kind of character this boy has. You have to trust Jingshu's judgment. Since he's the one she likes, he must have some shining points. If he's really useless, we'll think of other ways."
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Zhang Jingshu was still worried after turning off the video. She had originally planned not to tell anyone and just get along with Cheng Shuinan, waiting for a chance to tell her family in the future. However, she didn't expect that they would find out in advance because of the video call.
Zhao Jing's expression was obviously dissatisfied.
Just imagine, anyone would have a headache if they heard that their daughter was dating a man with no family, no education, and no job.
But Cheng Shuinan is a mermaid.
Zhang Jingshu frowned and glanced over. Cheng Shuinan was squatting nervously beside her, his thick long hair draped behind him. When he met her gaze, his facial expression instantly froze.
He wanted to ask her mother what she thought, but was afraid that the result would not be what he wanted, so he waited anxiously and entangledly. He seemed to be aware of Zhang Jingshu's mother's attitude and looked very helpless.
Cheng Shuinan leaned over: "Is your mother dissatisfied with me?"
Zhang Jingshu: "No, my mother told us to go to her house for dinner the day after tomorrow."
Cheng Shuinan knew she was comforting herself, so she didn't say anything. She lowered her head for a moment and asked, "Zhang Jingshu, can I be responsible for your family's lunch?"
Zhang Jingshu looked at him.
Cheng Shuinan smiled and said, "I think I understand the requirements for choosing a spouse here. Everything I am proud of is useless here. The only thing I can show off is my cooking skills. I want your mother to know that I am not useless... I can take charge of our daily life."
Zhang Jingshu grabbed his ear and put her close to his cheek. The rich breath rushed into his nose. Cheng Shuinan's cheeks turned red and he looked at her nervously.
"Cheng Shuinan, you don't need to prove yourself to anyone. I know you're good, and other people's opinions can't influence my thinking. Do you understand? The laws of human society don't apply to everything. You don't need to use human laws to regulate and constrain yourself."
Even though they had become human ears, they still had a different feel. Zhang Jingshu, who had no fishtail to touch, loved pinching his earlobes. Cheng Shuinan's cheeks would suddenly flush red, his words would become stuttered, and he would appear very nervous and shy every time his ears were pinched.
Cheng Shuinan lowered his head and nodded.
"She's your mother, and I want her approval."
Zhang Jingshu: "Just remember that I like you no matter what you look like."
Cheng Shuinan was nervous about the upcoming family gathering, and Zhang Jingshu was forced to help him prepare for what was to come.
The expensive suit was not suitable for this family dinner. Although the suit looked formal, in Zhao Jing's eyes, Cheng Shuinan was an unemployed young man, and all the valuable items on him would become evidence of defrauding Zhang Jingshu of money.
Zhang Jingshu picked out comfortable and neat casual clothes for him. He was young and didn't suit overly mature clothes. During this process, Cheng Shuinan even asked to cut his long hair several times.
What a joke! Zhang Jingshu likes his mermaid form the most. His long, smooth, curly hair and handsome face look like a gorgeous and exquisite ivory sculpture.
There was no way she would allow him to cut his hair.
It was Zhang Jingshu’s birthday.
The two came to Zhao Jing's home.
Zhao Jing had been waiting at home for a long time.
To be honest, Zhao Jing had formed a negative opinion of Cheng Shuinan before they met. When she saw him again, she thought she hated him even more, thinking that he was just a young man with beautiful looks. But she had to admit that when Zhang Jingshu and Cheng Shuinan walked over hand in hand, she was actually shaken.
Under the golden sunlight, the scene of the two of them walking slowly towards her with their shoulders stacked was so beautiful that she thought she was watching a romance drama. Both the sunlight and the breeze particularly favored Cheng Shuinan at this moment. He had a special aura, like waves rising from the calm sea, gently brushing against the coast.
The sun-warmed rocks on the shore exuded the salty scent of long-soaked water. Just like the scent he now possessed. Zhao Jing seemed to see a youthful, sincere smile on his face, a smile rarely seen on adults.
Zhao Jing couldn't vent her bad temper anymore.
Cheng Shuinan's eyes were clean and clear enough to extinguish the anger and provocation she had already prepared for this.
Zhao Jing pulled Zhang Jingshu over and whispered, "I forgot to ask you his age. How many years older is he than you?"
Zhang Jingshu was surprised: "Did I forget to tell you? He is younger than me."
"How much smaller?"
Zhang Jingshu: "He is eighteen years old."
Zhao Jing widened her eyes in shock: "Eighteen years old... so young..."
Zhang Jingshu: "Not small anymore."
Having already gone through the maturity stage, he is now a strong male capable of breeding offspring in the mermaid race.
Zhao Jing: "He's only eighteen, no wonder he looks so young... Tell me the truth, what is it about him that you like? I'm not going to say anything bad about him, but at least he should have a decent job..."
While Zhao Jing was talking, she accidentally made eye contact with Cheng Shuinan. For some reason, she felt that Cheng Shuinan's eyes looked particularly aggrieved and sad. She spoke in a very low voice, so he couldn't have heard her, right?
Zhang Jingshu used the words she had prepared long ago: "Mom, his past was somewhat pitiful. He grew up in an orphanage. He has a soft personality and is easily bullied. That's why he's often sick and can't go to school. It's best not to mention these things in front of him."
Zhao Jing glanced at her and said reluctantly, "This is basic courtesy. Mom won't... well, how could I possibly poke someone's scar in front of them?"
Zhang Jingshu continued, "As for why I like him, how did my mother fall in love with Uncle Gu back then?"
Zhao Jing didn't understand for a moment and followed her words, "Of course he's handsome. Well, and most importantly, he's gentle and motivated, and he takes good care of me. Jingshu, you can have any boyfriend you want, but you must find someone who is gentle and considerate to you when you get married..."
Zhang Jingshu pursed her lips and smiled: "Mom, Cheng Shuinan is like this."
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In the kitchen, Aunt Liu was squeezed out, leaving only Zhang Jingshu and Cheng Shuinan.
Cheng Shuinan is the head chef, and Zhang Jingshu can barely be considered his assistant.
Everyday at home, Cheng Shuinan would prepare the meals and bring them to the table, while Zhang Jingshu didn't have to do anything but open her mouth and eat.
Cheng Shuinan, his sleeves rolled up to his elbows and wearing an apron, expertly sliced the thawed pork and neatly arranged the broccoli on the cutting board. Zhang Jingshu, with nothing else to do, lazily leaned against the refrigerator, moving out of the way when Cheng Shuinan reached for something and back again when he wasn't.
She suddenly thought of the housewives working hard in the kitchen. She was like her husband who did nothing but open his mouth to eat. All the housework was done by his wife, while his husband thought he had made money and could do whatever he wanted and dominate the world.
Conscience returned, Zhang Jingshu bent over and came closer, praising him generously: "You cut the pork really well."
Cheng Shuinan looked at her, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly: "Are you bored? Go to the living room and talk to your mother. I can handle it here by myself."
How could this be possible? That would really confirm her identity as "husband".
How can I let Cheng Shuinan busy in the kitchen alone?
Zhang Jingshu rolled up her sleeves and said, "No, please give me some work."
Cheng Shuinan glanced at the kitchen: "Then beat a few eggs and stir them, okay?"
Zhang Jingshu nodded: "Of course."
After mixing the beaten eggs evenly with an egg whisk, Zhang Jingshu placed them in front of Cheng Shuinan like presenting a treasure.
Cheng Shuinan praised: "You did a great job. Can you help me find some green peppers in the refrigerator? Green pepper and potato cubes taste really good."
Zhang Jingshu immediately looked through the refrigerator: "Yes, can we wash it directly with water?"
Cheng Shuinan nodded.
The two of them worked in perfect harmony in the kitchen. Although Zhao Jing was sitting on the sofa, she kept her eyes on the two people in the kitchen. She originally thought that this meal was something Cheng Shuinan had learned to please them, and that his cooking skills were not that good.
In fact, cooking skills are not the key point. What matters most is that she wants to know how the two get along with each other and whether Zhang Jingshu is at a disadvantage. Zhao Jing is very reluctant to see her daughter, who is good at everything, trying to please a man and become humble for a man.
Fortunately, Zhang Jingshu was the one who had the least time in the kitchen.
In the eyes of everyone in the living room, the occasional helping out was a bit of a hindrance.
Aunt Liu cried out, "Why is Jingshu standing next to the pot? Luckily Xiao Cheng protected her in time, otherwise the hot oil would have splashed on her! Jingshu looks like she has never been in the kitchen before. Don't worry, ma'am or sir, Jingshu has gained a lot of weight since she last came home. I see her face is chubby!"
Zhao Jing continued, "You're right, I've gained a lot of weight."
Aunt Liu: "Yes, it's the weight of happiness."
Cheng Shuinan made full preparations for this meal. Naturally, he knew Zhang Jingshu's taste very well. In addition, he also cooked a few dishes that Zhao Jing, Gu Linan and Gu Xinyi liked. In total, he cooked eight dishes, including meat, vegetables and soup, which was considered quite rich.
He even specially learned baking and used the oven to experiment with the easiest egg tarts, for which Gu Xinyi praised him repeatedly.
It would be inaccurate to say that he was friendly to everyone. Cheng Shuinan felt wary and disgusted with Lucky, the Labrador that had been rescued before, who frequently expressed his joy to Zhang Jingshu.
When Xingyun rested his head on Zhang Jingshu's legs with his belly exposed, hard scales grew on his skin covered by his clothes. The scent of a ferocious deep-sea mermaid was quickly detected by Xingyun, who had a keen sense of smell, and he subconsciously stayed away from the danger.
After dinner, Gu Linan took the initiative to ask to talk to Cheng Shuinan.
Zhang Jingshu quietly took Cheng Shuinan's hand and squeezed it hard. Cheng Shuinan showed a gentle smile, a very soothing smile, and Zhang Jingshu's nervous mood immediately relaxed.
Zhao Jing noticed their interaction and after rinsing her mouth, she sat down next to Zhang Jingshu. "He's not as bad as I thought. He cooks very well. You two live together, right? Does he take care of your daily life?"
Zhang Jingshu answered her questions one by one.
"...Mom, you can't deny him just because he doesn't have a job. As long as he treats me well, that's enough. I already have enough money to cover our daily lives. And... I want to discuss something with you..."
Zhao Jing: "What's the matter?"
Zhang Jingshu: "I want to buy Yeguanghai and build a house nearby to live there in the future. Maybe I can also learn to develop my own jewelry brand? These are all things I need to consider later. For now, I would like to live by the sea for a few years, relax and experience life."
Zhao Jing thought for a moment and said, "If you need money, Mom can give it to you. But I've heard about the incident at Yeguanghai. Several bodies have appeared there. It's not safe. Let's wait a few days before we discuss this matter. Mom will ask Uncle Gu to keep an eye out for any beautiful places around here."
Zhang Jingshu could only nod.
After a long time, Gu Linan and Cheng Shuinan came down from the study and sat down on the sofa.
After chatting for a while, Zhang Jingshu took Cheng Shuinan away. When they got back to the car, Zhang Jingshu couldn't wait to ask, "What did Uncle Gu talk to you about?"
Cheng Shuinan took Zhang Jingshu's hand. He didn't dare to do anything too intimate the whole morning, for fear that Zhang Jingshu's parents would think he was reckless. Now in the car, he wanted to make it up to her.
He kissed the palm of her hand, slowly put his arms around Zhang Jingshu's waist, and kissed her on the lips.
A sticky, lingering kiss.
Finally, it was Zhang Jingshu who couldn't stand it anymore and pushed him: "Hurry up and tell me!"
Cheng Shuinan laughed: "It's nothing, just a few words. I promised him that I would always love and protect you."
If you can't do that, leave her.
How could he leave her? She was the one he had chosen to be with for the rest of his life.
On the other side, Zhao Jing was also anxiously asking Gu Linan.
Gu Linan said, "He's a very sincere young man. I can tell he values Jingshu very much right now. Jing, we can't predict the future, but I can assure you that we are Jingshu's strongest backing. She's still young and has the opportunity to make mistakes. I told you, since he's the one Jingshu likes, he must have some shining points that we don't know about."
"Just like before, you ran towards me without hesitation. I didn't give up pursuing you, and now, I finally got what I wanted."
Zhao Jing's eyes were filled with tears. She hit him and said, "You are already an old married couple, why are you still so sentimental? Putting aside your prejudice, Cheng Shuinan is indeed a good kid. He is barely a good match for my Jingshu."
The two laughed.
The hardships that a relationship has gone through will reveal its preciousness only later.
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