Liu Zitong knew perfectly well that her father's strong opposition stemmed from his fear that she would fall into the whirlpool of love too early, and he didn't want to see his precious daughter suffer even the slightest harm in matters of the heart. However, after spending so much time with Lu Jin, those feelings had already taken deep root in her heart, and she couldn't let them go.
So, Liu Zitong patiently comforted her father in the gentlest tone, "Dad, don't worry! I know you're doing this for my own good, but I'm serious about this relationship. But don't worry, I've already planned my future. I'm determined to pursue a master's degree. Before I graduate with my bachelor's degree, Lu Jin and I will definitely not mention marriage!"
Hearing his daughter's words, Old Liu remained silent for a moment, then pondered to himself. His daughter was already a junior in college, while that young man named Lu Jin was only a sophomore. A quick calculation showed that there were only two years left. Although over seven hundred days and nights didn't sound like a short time, time always flies by; it's just a blink of an eye, and a day is gone in the blink of an eye. Thinking of this, Old Liu's tense nerves relaxed slightly.
Night fell quietly, and Mr. and Mrs. Liu lay peacefully on the large bed. Moonlight shone through the gaps in the curtains, casting a faint glow that illuminated the indistinct outlines of the room.
Mr. Liu keenly noticed that Mrs. Liu was tossing and turning in bed, seemingly lost in thought. Finally, he couldn't help but sit up, gently patted her, and earnestly comforted her, "My dear, don't worry so much! We haven't even met the boy yet. Just from his outstanding performance in the debate, it's clear that he's far superior to many boys! Besides, think about it, the Guanghua School of Management at Tsinghua and Peking Universities isn't easy for just anyone to get into. Students who can get in must have extraordinary talent and ability."
Hearing her husband's words, Liu's mother calmed down slightly, but her brows remained furrowed. She slowly turned to face Liu's father and said worriedly, "But husband, I'm still worried. Judging from the things he sent us, each item is quite expensive, clearly showing he put a lot of thought and money into it. Although it seems like he's very sincere, what if he's just a rich kid who's only interested in our daughter for a short time, something new? Once the novelty wears off, he might abandon her without hesitation. And our daughter could be deeply hurt because of that..." As she spoke, Liu's mother's eyes welled up with tears.
Seeing his wife's worried expression, Mr. Liu felt a pang of unease. He sighed heavily, then reached out and pulled Mrs. Liu into his arms, gently stroking her hair. He whispered, "Wife, I understand your concerns. If this young man is truly sincere and devoted to our daughter, that would be wonderful. But if, as you fear, he's only trying to win us over with money because of his wealth, then such a relationship is certainly unreliable. In any case, let's observe him more closely when we have the chance to meet him in person. After all, our children's happiness is the most important thing." With that, the couple embraced tightly.
Upon hearing Mr. Liu's words, Mrs. Liu was momentarily at a loss for words, as she knew that there was indeed a possibility that what Mr. Liu said was true. After a moment of silence, Mrs. Liu, after careful consideration, said, "How about this? When Nannan returns to school, let's take a leave of absence and go to Beijing together to meet this young man. What do you think? We can also directly explain our family's stance to Lu Jin and lay this matter out in the open. If there's an opportunity, we can also meet with his parents."
After listening to Mrs. Liu's suggestion, Mr. Liu fell into deep thought. After a while, he asked hesitantly, "But... isn't what we're doing a bit too rash? What if it makes them feel uncomfortable? Besides, we're the bride's family; isn't this being too forward?"
Liu's mother quickly comforted her, "Oh dear! What's the big deal? Society is developing so fast these days, and people's views have changed a lot. Boys and girls are the same! Besides, our education and upbringing of our daughter is no less than that of any other boy!"
Hearing his wife's words of comfort, Mr. Liu, who was standing to the side, thought for a moment and nodded in agreement with Mrs. Liu's opinion: "Hmm, I think that's a good idea! In that case, my husband and I will personally escort our daughter to school."
With that, the couple was able to sleep peacefully after having made up their minds.
The next day, after getting up, Mr. and Mrs. Liu were no longer as conflicted as before about the many gifts Lu Jin had given them. Instead, they carefully placed the valuable and extremely precious items Lu Jin had given them into a special cabinet for safekeeping. They did this because it was currently difficult to judge or predict the true state of their relationship with the two children.
Liu Zitong keenly sensed a subtle shift in her parents' relationship. The tension and anxiety of the previous two days vanished overnight, as if something important had been quietly let go. Liu Zitong was delighted by this change and happily accompanied her parents on visits to relatives and friends, not only to their own relatives but also to meet up with friends for milk tea.
Especially during the Chinese New Year, Grandma's house was incredibly lively, with all the children and grandchildren returning. Grandpa and Grandma were overjoyed, and even while busy in the kitchen, they didn't feel tired. The most active among them was my little cousin, who would always subtly mention the Cartier bracelet Liu Zitong wore, hinting that she hoped Liu Zitong would give it to her as a gift. However, whether day or night, no matter how directly my little cousin spoke, Liu Zitong always pretended not to hear or simply ignored her, giving her no response whatsoever. This attitude naturally made my little cousin extremely frustrated, but she was helpless; after all, if she really had a falling out with her cousin, her parents would definitely be angry too.
Time flies. By the end of February, Liu Zitong had already started packing to return to Beijing. It was at this time that she discovered that her parents were also packing. When she asked them, she learned that they wanted to take her to school.
Liu Zitong laughed and said, "I'm already over 20 years old, not a primary school student anymore. Why would I need you to take me to school?"
Mr. Liu snorted and looked at his daughter, saying, "We mainly want to see what that rich pig looks like."
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