Chapter 35 Two Families Meet
As soon as she lay down on the bed, Su Nian's cell phone rang. It was her best friend Lin Feier.
"Niannian, how are you and Professor Si doing lately?" The voice on the other end of the phone was as warm as usual.
"Yeah, it's fine." Su Nian's fingertips unconsciously stroked the pillow, responding gently.
"That's good." Lin Fei'er paused, her tone tinged with curiosity. "This afternoon, I saw Professor Si rush out of the clinic like a gust of wind. It looked like something serious had happened. I don't know what it was."
Su Nian knew it clearly in her mind - Si Yan rushed to the hospital just for her.
"I had a stomachache at that time, and maybe my mother called him." She thought she was fine, so she said it lightly.
"Ah? How are you? Is it serious?" Fei'er's voice suddenly rose eight octaves, full of nervousness.
"It's nothing. I just drank a bowl of iced mung bean soup."
"I was scared to death!" Lin Fei'er breathed a sigh of relief, then immediately stiffened her tone, "You can't touch anything cold right now! You have to avoid mung beans and watermelon... Never mind, I can't finish this. I'll just make a list and send it to you later."
Not long after hanging up the phone, the phone dinged softly, and the long list of dietary restrictions sent by Lin Feier in a hurry filled the entire screen.
Su Hong in another room was feeling very nervous at this moment, thinking about the meeting between the two families the day after tomorrow, which felt like a stone pressing on her heart.
Si Yan's family seems well-off. Will they look down on single-parent families? Will their daughter, who is already in a passive position due to her pregnancy, be looked down upon even more?
She got out of bed and walked to the window, looking at the lights on the building opposite. Suddenly, she remembered a similarly sleepless night over 20 years ago. At that time, she was in the humid rainy season in the south, completely at a loss as to what to do with her life.
Although his daughter is now faced with a choice, it seems that Si Yan is sincere to her and only hopes that his daughter can be happy.
At that moment, the scene in the Si family mansion was quite different. The old lady was thinking about what gift to prepare for her future granddaughter-in-law. "It has to be a complete set of jewelry, with gold bracelets and jade pendants," she muttered, asking Si Yan's mother, Zhang Minghua, to write it down.
Si Guoqing sat aside drinking tea, watching his mother and wife busying themselves, a smile on his face: "As long as the children are willing, we can discuss the betrothal gifts. Get the marriage certificate as soon as possible so that Su Nian can rest assured and take care of the pregnancy."
Si Yan leaned against the door frame, listening to the laughter in the room, took out his phone and sent a message to Su Nian: "Go to bed early!"
The screen lit up quickly, and Su Nian replied with a soft "OK," followed by a bunny emoji. He looked at that emoji and couldn't help but curl his lips.
The next afternoon, Su Nian felt completely well again. She went to the tailor shop, finished and ironed the home clothes she had made for Si Yan, and carefully placed them in a bag, thinking about giving it to him someday.
Si Yan decided to have the two families meet at Tianyue Restaurant, one of Jiangcheng's high-end restaurants.
Su Hong was wearing a dark purple-red floral shantung silk dress that she had sewn herself. The style was simple and neat. Her medium-length curly hair was neatly styled yet fluffy. She wore a pair of black low-heeled leather shoes. She looked elegant and decent, exuding a comfortable and appropriate air.
Su Nian wore a light blue dress with a thin white lace trim at the neckline, paired with a pair of white flat shoes. The hem of her dress swayed gently with her movements. She looked fresh and clean, like a gardenia covered in morning dew, clean and sweet.
Si Yan came to pick them up, and his eyes lit up when he saw her. "Auntie, you look so beautiful today," Su Hong said, her heart blossoming.
Si Yan took Su Hong and her daughter to the restaurant. As soon as they entered the private room, Si Yan's parents had already arrived.
The private room of Tianyue Restaurant was elegantly decorated. Si Yan's parents were sitting and talking beside the mahogany round table.
They all stood up when they saw them come in. Si Yan's mother was wearing a colorful traditional Chinese dress, her hair combed meticulously, looking gentle; his father was wearing a shirt and trousers, his expression slightly serious, but when his eyes swept over Su Hong and her daughter, his expression relaxed a little.
"Dad, Mom, this is Aunt Su, and this is Su Nian." Si Yan stepped aside to introduce them. "Niannian, Aunt, these are my parents."
"Hello, uncle and aunt." Su Nian greeted them obediently, and Su Hong also smiled and nodded in greeting.
When they sat down, Si Yan deliberately pulled Su Nian's chair outward. The waiter brewed tea, and the aroma of Biluochun filled the air.
Si Yan's father, Si Guoqing, spoke first. "First of all, as Si Yan's parents, we want to apologize to you for his ridiculous behavior! Su Nian hasn't graduated from university yet, and her pregnancy has definitely affected her studies. Fortunately, they've developed feelings for each other after spending some time together, so bringing them together now is a good thing."
Su Hong spoke slowly, "Si Yan's father, I've seen everything Si Yan did and his attitude and actions have been through. They're impeccable. Si Yan is very outstanding, but Su Nian is also an outstanding child in my eyes. They're only together because Si Yan truly loves our Nian Nian. In short, I hope my daughter can be happy!"
"It has to be this way." Zhang Minghua glanced at his son and said anxiously, "Express your opinion quickly."
"Auntie, don't worry, I really like Su Nian and will definitely treat her well and make her happy." Si Yan immediately looked at Su Nian with a sincere and affectionate gaze.
Su Nian's cheeks flushed when she was looked at by him, and she lowered her head shyly.
Si Yan's mother, Zhang Minghua, smiled and took Su Nian's hand. "Niannian, treat us as your own family from now on. If you need anything, just let me know."
As she spoke, she took out a jewelry box from the bag beside her and said, "This is a gift from Auntie to you."
Su Nian gently refused, "Auntie, this is too expensive, I can't accept it."
Si Yan said softly, "Take it. This is a token of our elders' kindness."
Su Nian then took it with a blushing face.
Su Hong also looked at her daughter with relief, thinking that Si Yan's family was reasonable and her daughter should have a good life.
Si Guoqing added, "Regarding the betrothal gift, I wonder what you think? We just hope that these two children can love each other and get the marriage certificate as soon as possible so that Su Nian can rest assured and take care of the baby."
Su Hong nodded. "We don't have any requirements for the betrothal gift. As long as the children are willing to get the marriage certificate, I have no objection."
The atmosphere in the private room gradually became lively. Zhang Minghua looked at Su Hong's dress and couldn't help but praise her: "Your craftsmanship is amazing. This Xiangyunsha dress on you looks more elegant than those big brands in the mall." The two of them chatted about the clothing business, and they were as warm as sisters who had not seen each other for many years.
Su Nian sat quietly, answering only occasionally when asked. As her eyes fell on the tea leaves floating in the cup, she felt a gentle touch on her knee—it was Si Yan's leg.
Her heart skipped a beat, and she looked up to see Si Yanzheng listening to his father as if nothing had happened. The lines of his profile were particularly clear under the light, and his jawline was taut, as if it had been carefully carved.
She quickly picked up the teacup and took a sip. The warm tea slid down her throat, and the sudden panic was suppressed a lot.
The aroma of tea mixed with laughter filled the private room. The two families chatted with each other, weaving the future of the two young people into a warm picture.
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