Xuan Mingyu brought Bai Xiaoruo to his parents.
"Dad, Mom."
"Hmm." Xian Shaodong nodded, nudging Fang Peiru beside him with his elbow, signaling her to say something as well.
Fang Peiru glanced at Xuan Mingyu and Bai Xiaoru's tightly clasped hands and couldn't help but sneer, "Mingyu, how did your mother raise you since you were little? Bringing all sorts of wildflowers and weeds from the roadside. Don't you know today is your grandfather's birthday?"
Bai Xiaoruo knew perfectly well who Fang Peiru was referring to when she heard the phrase "wildflowers and weeds by the roadside." She pursed her lips, unsure of what to say at this moment.
This was the first time she had met Xian Mingyu's parents, and she hadn't expected that his mother would be far more difficult to get along with than she had imagined.
Fang Peiru is very well-maintained. If you didn't know her age, you would think she was only around thirty. You wouldn't guess that she already has such a big son. At this age, she is a rare beauty. As for Xian Shaodong, he is tall and strong, half a head taller than Xian Mingyu. Years of exercise have kept him in good shape. Even though fine wrinkles have appeared at the corners of his eyes, he still has the charm of a middle-aged man. He must have been exceptionally handsome when he was young.
Hsien Ming-yu's eyebrows and eyes are very similar to his father's, while his face shape is similar to his mother's, inheriting the excellent genes of both of them.
Seeing Bai Xiaoruo's awkward situation, Xian Mingyu stepped forward to explain frankly: "Mom, of course I brought your daughter-in-law, my wife. She is usually too shy, and this is the first time she has met you, so she forgot to greet you first."
Xian Mingyu winked at Bai Xiaoruo, signaling her to quickly call for help.
"Dad, Mom, hello, my name is Bai Xiaoruo, I..."
Before Bai Xiaoru could finish speaking, Fang Peiru impatiently interrupted her, "Alright, alright, I'm a little tired from standing here for so long. Honey, let's go inside."
"Okay." Xian Shaodong glanced at Xian Mingyu and Bai Xiaoruo, said nothing, and silently helped his beloved wife into the house.
Bai Xiaoruo was at a loss for what to do after being treated so coldly on their first meeting.
Is it because I haven't performed well enough that his mother is so dissatisfied with me?
“That’s just how my mom is, don’t worry about it. My dad can just coax her a bit.” Seeing her dejection, Xuan Mingyu suddenly said.
How do you know your dad will try to comfort her?
“They are very loving. No matter how angry my mom gets, my dad can calm her down by coaxing her.”
“My family is a bit complicated. I wasn’t as pampered as my younger brother, who was the center of attention from birth. My birth was an accident for them. I was mostly raised by my grandparents, who rarely took care of me. We only saw each other a few times a year.”
This was the first time that Xuan Mingyu had talked about himself with Bai Xiaoruo. For some reason, he couldn't help but say it when he was with her. He felt that she was someone he could trust, so there was no need to keep some things to himself.
"You have a younger brother? Is he the same age as you?"
"He is my uncle and aunt's son, four years younger than me. If you see him, you'd better stay away from him to avoid trouble."
Bai Xiaoru pouted, "I've never even seen him before, how can I stay away from him?"
Bai Xiaoruo had only met his parents for the first time today, and she didn't even know what his younger brother, whom Xuan Mingyu mentioned, looked like—fat, thin, tall, or short. If they accidentally bumped into each other inside, she wouldn't recognize him.
"You don't need to think about that much. Just remember to stay by my side tonight and don't wander off. There are some places here that you can't just go into. If something happens, I might not be able to protect you."
"Is it that scary? I used to visit my grandparents often, and nothing ever happened."
"If the housekeeper doesn't take care of you, do you think your grandparents will let you roam freely around the house?"
After hearing what Xian Mingyu said, Bai Xiaoruo also felt that there was some truth to it.
Indeed, every time she came before, it was the butler who led the way. He would walk ahead on every path, and she would follow closely behind. Even when they went out, the butler would always be the first to lead the way.
Could it be that there is some unspeakable secret here?
***
Lu Xinyao, dressed in a formal gown and wearing high heels, stood at the door waiting until her legs were aching, but the person her father had promised to take her inside still hadn't arrived.
Is the person Dad mentioned reliable or not?
I didn't have an invitation, and no matter how much I pleaded, the security guard at the door wouldn't let me in. If the birthday party had already started, wouldn't it be even harder for me to get close to Xian Mingyu?
After waiting a while, a large hand suddenly patted Lu Xinyao's shoulder from behind. Startled, Lu Xinyao quickly turned around and became alert upon seeing the middle-aged man in front of her.
"Who are you?"
"You must be Lu Qianhao's daughter, Lu Xinyao?"
"Yes, it's me. Are you Mr. Xian Shaonan?"
"Yes, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. I still have some things to take care of. Come in with me."
"Okay, thank you."
Finally, I can go in. After waiting for so long, it wasn't for nothing.
With Xian Shaonan leading the way, the security guards at the entrance no longer stopped Lu Xinyao, and she walked in with an open and honest demeanor.
“Miss Lu, I’ve brought you in. I still need to see my father, so I can’t keep you with me. But there are two things I need to remind you of, and you must pay attention to them.”
"Okay, I understand. Please go ahead."
"First, under no circumstances should you enter the last two rooms on the right-hand side of the second floor. Second, you must not touch any stone in the backyard, no matter how big or small. I can't tell you why, but I can't guarantee what the consequences will be if you do. I hope you will remember this."
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