Mrs. Hu was somewhat swayed by his words, but after a long while, she firmly said, "I won't see him. If you want to see him, go see him yourself. Don't let him come into the house! He hasn't even done anything yet, and he's already trying to barge into our home. It's outrageous!"
Mr. Hu nodded. “Alright, Xin Xin and I will go out and find a coffee shop to talk to him. I’ll go and find out what’s going on with this kid for my wife first.”
Mrs. Hu nodded gently. "I remember, don't go off-topic! Ask the questions you should ask."
Seeing her curious yet aloof demeanor, Mr. Hu couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Then, a glance from Mrs. Hu made her lips tighten.
Mr. Hu told his daughter the result of the negotiations: "Your mother still doesn't want to see him."
Hu Jingxin tugged at his shoulder, "Dad, why is Mom acting like this? It's her first time visiting our house."
Mr. Hu flicked his daughter's forehead. "What's wrong? You're not even married yet and you're already siding with outsiders? You dare to speak ill of your mother?"
Hu Jingxin shook her head. "You know that's not what I meant!"
Mr. Hu said with a smile, "If Mom won't go, Dad will go with you to see her! Come on, lead the way!"
Hu Jingxin's eyes sparkled. "Okay, okay, come with me. He's right at the entrance of our neighborhood."
Zhong Yuan waited for more than half an hour before he saw his girlfriend.
The moment Hu Jingxin saw Zhong Yuan, she wanted to run over and hug him.
However, her father grabbed her arm, saying, "A girl should be more reserved!"
Hu Jingxin tried her best to suppress the corners of her happy mouth.
When they walked up to Zhong Yuan, their eyes met, and they couldn't hide the joy in their eyes.
Seeing this scene, the elderly father, Mr. Hu, felt a lump in his throat. His own plump and beautiful cabbage was flirting with someone else right in front of him without any attempt to hide it.
Suddenly, a wave of bitterness welled up inside him, and he even regretted agreeing to let his daughter meet this brat.
Zhong Yuan, however, remembered the important matter. He smiled brightly and said, "Hello, Uncle. My name is Zhong Yuan. I am Xin Xin's boyfriend. I heard that she told her family about us, so I bought a ticket and flew from Beijing to Shanghai immediately."
I want you and Auntie to know that I really, really, really love Xin Xin, and I'm very serious about being with her..."
Zhong Yuan's prepared speech was interrupted by Mr. Hu, who said, "Young man, don't rush. Let's find a place to sit down and chat first."
Zhong Yuan nodded quickly, "Yes, yes, yes, I was so nervous, I'm really sorry! I saw a coffee shop across from the apartment complex, how about we go there to talk?"
Mr. Hu nodded. "Okay, this will do."
The three of them arrived at the coffee shop. Since the Lantern Festival wasn't over yet, there weren't many people outside. Inside, there were only a few scattered people, and they found a corner seat.
Zhong Yuan nervously tugged at his collar and reintroduced himself, "Hello, Uncle, my name is Zhong Yuan, I'm 22 years old. I currently work at 'Yu Jia Technology,' and my income is very stable, plus I receive a very substantial bonus every year."
I bought a house in Kyoto, and if needed, I can buy one in Shanghai as well. Everything depends on Xin Xin's wishes. I know that my current situation is far from what your family is in, but I believe that with my own efforts, I can provide Xin Xin with a good life.
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I fell deeply in love with Xin Xin the first time I saw her. She is the most beautiful, cutest, and kindest girl in my heart, and I will be good to her for the rest of my life!
Now, Zhong Yuan finally finished delivering his speech, which he had prepared for a long time, in one breath.
Mr. Hu listened without interrupting or offering any opinions.
Zhong Yuan felt a little flustered under his gaze. He tried to add something, but Mr. Hu spoke up, "Xiao Zhong, I believe what you just said is true, and I also believe that you like Xin Xin very much now. I was young once too, and I understand what you are thinking right now."
However, for two people to have a long-lasting and stable relationship, liking each other isn't enough; having the blessings of family and friends is equally important. What do you think?
Zhong Yuan nodded, "Uncle, that's what I think too. So after I found out that Xin Xin told you and Auntie about our relationship, I rushed to Shanghai immediately. I feel that Xin Xin shouldn't have to bear this alone. I should stand with her. I'm willing to accept any test from you and Auntie!"
Mr. Hu smiled, "Xiao Zhong, you don't need to be so nervous. Xin Xin's mother and I aren't some kind of monster. We only have Xin Xin as our daughter, so it's natural that we pay more attention to her. I think you can understand that, right?"
“I understand, I understand,” Zhong Yuan replied.
Mr. Hu took a sip of coffee and asked, "I just heard you talk about yourself, your work, and your relationship with Xin Xin, but I didn't hear you mention your family?"
Zhong Yuan's heart pounded; this was the question he feared most.
However, he recalled Jiang Xiaoli's words before he left: "Sincerity is the ultimate weapon!"
He steadied himself and replied, "Uncle, I have to be honest with you. My hometown is Xijing in Qin Province. My mother passed away early, and my father remarried. I didn't have much of a presence in my family. Since I became an adult, I've moved out and lived on my own."
To Zhong Yuan's surprise, Mr. Hu was not unhappy when he heard about his family's financial situation; in fact, he was quite pleasantly surprised.
Then Mr. Hu asked, "So if Xin Xin is with you, you'll contact us more often, right?"
Zhong Yuan nodded, "Yes, I rarely contact my family now. Like recently, I spent the New Year with my brother and Xiaoli's family."
Fearing that Mr. Hu might misunderstand, he explained, "Xiao Li is Xin Xin's roommate; we are very good friends."
Mr. Hu nodded. “I know. I met Jiang and her boyfriend when school started last year. I remember telling Xin Xin that I wanted to find a boyfriend as considerate as that boy. I didn’t expect you two to know each other.”
Zhong Yuan scratched his head and said embarrassedly, "Uncle, to be honest, I am still a bit behind Brother Zong, but I will try my best to learn and improve."
Mr. Hu smiled and said, "Well, you don't have to be exactly like everyone else. It's also important for you young people to compromise with each other. Everything is relative, and one-sided efforts can't last long."
Hu Jingxin said with a smile, "Dad, I didn't know you were a relationship expert!"
Mr. Hu smiled and tapped her forehead, "Back when I was pursuing your mother, I was truly a relationship expert!"
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