Chapter 121: Heart-pounding
"It's been a while since I last saw Jay Chou and Mr. Zhao."
"Well, my parents are out of the country and haven't come back yet. They are rarely in the country."
Yan Nian looked at the three of them. Zhou Ran was able to handle it with ease, so it was none of her business.
She patted Yao Lijun's hand and said, "Grandma, I'm going to the kitchen to take a look."
Yao Lijun let go of her hand: "Go ahead."
When Yan Nian reached the kitchen door, she heard Aunt Chen say, "We can prepare so much food, but there aren't many people here. I think you, as a mother-in-law, really treat your son-in-law with sincerity. You treat me differently than usual."
"Go away, stop making fun of me."
"Ah, mother-in-law, don't tell me, the more I see of your son-in-law, the more I like him. He's polite and generous, and standing next to Nian Nian, they're quite a match..."
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The two were talking and laughing in the kitchen, and Yan Nian finally understood why Xu Yiqing insisted on asking Aunt Chen to come over.
She went in: "I'll help."
Xu Yiqing often ordered the best seafood, and the kitchen was full of ingredients. Yan Nian put on gloves and asked Aunt Chen how to prepare them.
When the dishes were served, the atmosphere was unusually harmonious. Yao Lijun and Yan Qilin sandwiched Yan Nian and Zhou Ran in the middle.
Yao Lijun said, "Baby, pick up some food for Shuai Shuai."
Yan Nian responded and keenly noticed that Xu Yiqing was sitting next to Yan Qilin, looking at Zhou Ran from time to time. His expression did not show his joy or anger, but he still felt a hint of pressure.
It was just after seven o'clock after dinner, and Yan Nian helped Xu Yiqing wash the dishes.
Seeing that it was almost time to leave, Aunt Chen said goodbye to them, turned around and disappeared.
Yan Nian wiped the dishes while observing Xu Yiqing's expression.
I always feel that she is not very happy.
Xu Yiqing turned around and met her gaze.
Yan Nian asked, "What's wrong with you?"
Didn't she like Zhou Ran? She was the one who first suggested inviting Zhou Ran to her house, so that shouldn't be the case? I don't know what went wrong.
Xu Yiqing shook the water off his hands and looked at her: "Nian Nian."
Yan Nianmei's heart skipped a beat: "Yeah."
"Did Zhou Ran take you to meet his parents?"
Yan Nian said truthfully: "I have met his grandmother."
Xu Yiqing looked at her, not dwelling on why she hadn't reported it to her, and asked, "Did Zhou Ran move in next door to grandma because of you?"
Yan Nian paused while wiping the dishes.
Seeing her reaction, Xu Yiqing had already given the answer, and suddenly laughed: "This brat, I didn't expect him to be so infatuated with you."
Yan Nian's tense nerves relaxed, and the corners of his mouth curved slightly: "I think so too."
Xu Yiqing rarely saw her smile like this, so he smiled too, saying, "Although he has good conditions in all aspects, don't forget that you are also very good. If he treats you badly in the future, I will settle the score with him."
Yan Nian felt a warm current in her heart. This was the first time Xu Yiqing had talked about this topic with her. She agreed, "Yes, I know."
"You have a soft temper, and I can only feel at ease if he treats you sincerely."
Yan Nian was silent for a moment, then moved closer to her: "Yeah."
After coming out of the kitchen, Zhou Ran was still sitting obediently on the sofa listening to Yao Lijun talk.
Xu Yiqing sat upright next to Yan Qilin, his temperament was well-controlled.
When she calmed down, she asked, "Zhou Ran, do your parents know that Nian Nian is dating you?"
Zhou Ran turned his gaze towards him and said respectfully, "I know."
Yan Nian looked at it and felt that these three people seemed to be playing the good cop and the bad cop role.
Xu Yiqing hummed in satisfaction and said seriously, "Our Nian Nian just graduated not long ago. Has she caused you any trouble working under you?"
That sounds quite polite.
Yan Nian wanted to interrupt at this time, but he couldn't.
Zhou Ran replied: "Of course not, she is very good, the company..."
Xu Yiqing interrupted him: "She's my own daughter, of course I know she's excellent."
Yan Qilin pushed his glasses, while Yao Lijun smiled and looked at them without saying a word.
Zhou Ran listened carefully: "Yes."
Xu Yiqing said, "I heard you're a strict and good leader in the company, and Nian Nian is one of your subordinates. I think it's better for Nian Nian to resign and go home. There are a lot of gossips in the company, and Nian Nian hasn't been with you for long. If you two have to hide your relationship, it's inevitable that people will think too much. She's my only daughter, and I hope you can understand from our perspective."
Even though Yan Nian knew that she was playing the good guy, he was still confused when he heard such words.
There is indeed a lot of gossip in the company. Did Xu Yiqing hear it when he went to see her before?
But she really likes this job now and has no plans to quit.
Yan Nian whispered, "Mom, I'm doing fine at the company."
Yan Qilin also wanted to speak up to stop him.
Xu Yiqing glanced at her and said, "Don't interrupt."
Shut up.
Zhou Ran naturally understood the meaning behind her words and responded appropriately, "I understand. I know Auntie is worried about Nian Nian and is afraid that she will be gossiped about. I came here today to seek Uncle and Auntie's approval and consent before I can make it public."
Xu Yiqing and Yan Qilin looked at each other.
Yan Qilin smiled and said, "Yes, this is also responsible for Nian Nian."
Zhou Ran said, "Uncle, aunt, grandma, I plan to wait for my parents to return from abroad and bring Nian Nian to meet them formally."
Yan Nian looked at the man on the sofa. It was the first time he called her like that, and she felt a little uncomfortable.
Xu Yiqing nodded and didn't mention asking her to resign again, making her attitude clear: "Okay, but you are both still young, so focus on your careers. Spend more time together and get used to each other. Marriage is a major event in life, so don't rush. Have some fruit."
Zhou Ran: "Okay!"
Yan Nian listened, and felt relieved as she could see Xu Yiqing's concern for her in every word.
After chatting for a while, Zhou Ran saw that it was almost time, so he stood up and said, "Grandma, uncle and aunt, it's getting late. You guys should rest. I'll go back first."
Yao Lijun urged him to stay: "Sit a little longer!"
Yan Nian said, "Grandma, I have to go to work tomorrow."
Yao Lijun nodded: "Oh, that's right, then you go and see her off!"
The three elders saw them to the door, and Yan Nian sent them down.
When they reached the basement floor, Zhou Ran pulled the man into his arms and said, "Charge me."
Yan Nian smiled and said, "Mr. Zhou, are you scared?"
He rested his chin on the crook of her neck: "Yeah."
I'm still terrified.
I hugged him tighter, feeling even happier.
Yan Nian smiled and hugged his waist tightly. She realized that his calmness was just an act.
Zhou Ran let her go: "No reward at all."
Yan Nian had never seen him talk so sweetly before, so she asked with a smile, "What's the reward?"
Zhou Ran said: "I am now a person of status, and I have the right to ask for some practical rewards, such as..."
Yan Nian pushed him: "Let me think about it, you go first."
Zhou Ran rubbed her head, looked at her for a while, and said happily: "Okay, if you haven't thought it through, I'll think about it for you. Let's go."
Yan Nian: "Yeah."
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