Chapter 34: Long Qi Dui - Qi Xing Mian struggles to raise money, sister meets parents...
Xingmian glanced at the white tea that Aunt Meng had specially brewed for him on the table, his eyes filled with disdain: "I don't like tea. I've already seen it all, so don't call my dad to complain again."
“Xiao Mian, you’ve misunderstood Aunt Meng. I’ve never said anything wrong to Shu Kai.”
"Ha, even if you dare to say it, you'll have to see if my dad likes to hear it." He was unlikely to give her a friendly look. "I'm going back to my room. Don't call Derek to bother me again."
"Xiao Mian..." the woman said gently, as if she wanted to say something more, but all the boy left her with was his back.
The two exchanged a few words hastily, which could be considered a greeting.
She touched her abdomen, her eyes darkening.
She only regretted that Lin Shukai wouldn't let her have a child. If he hadn't devoted all his attention to his good son, why would she have to lower herself to please him?
In the end, it's just that he can't let go of some jerk. Heh.
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Leisurely days always pass by quickly, and in the blink of an eye, half of summer vacation has passed.
Because her relationship with A-Qing was progressing very smoothly and the two got along well, A-Yu told her parents about it. Her parents were overjoyed and asked her to bring the boy home to meet them sometime.
So Xu Zhiyu and Shen Siqing discussed and decided that they would first arrange for Aqing to meet her parents. If all went well, then he would take Ayu to meet the two elders of the Shen family. Because of Shen Siqing's previous rear-end collision, she already had contact information with the elders of the Shen family. It was Aqing who sent her the phone number. She had spoken to Shen's uncle once on the phone and then added him on WeChat. Although they had never met, Shen's parents still knew a certain amount about Xu Zhiyu.
Since the two of them were the middlemen for Sister Mint and Brother Long, the Xu family chose to invite Ah Qing to dinner at Brother Long's restaurant this time.
It's five o'clock in the evening, and it's still quite bright outside, but the supermarket across the street has already closed.
Brother Long ordered the chef he had hired to cook. There were important guests tonight, so he could finally sit down and eat with everyone and rest for a while.
The small round table was just the right size, seating six people perfectly. Xu Zhiyu poured wine for her father and Brother Long, and drinks for the others. She then introduced Aqing to her parents in a generous and enthusiastic manner: "Mom and Dad, I'm so glad you got to see him today! This is Aqing, whom I've been telling you about. Sister Bohe introduced us, and he's been incredibly kind to me!"
Chen Siqing quickly stood up: "Hello, Auntie! It's the first time I've met you. I didn't expect you to be so young! No wonder Xiaoyu is so beautiful; she inherited your genes!"
Actually, from the moment Chen Siqing entered the door, Aunt Xu had already looked him over from left to right and was quite satisfied with his figure and appearance. She smiled and said, "Oh dear, I'm already old, how could I be pretty or not... Our little Yu'er talks about you all the time, and your Uncle Xu and I were saying when we could meet you. And now that we've met you, you are indeed exceptionally handsome."
He smiled modestly and said, "Not at all, it's my good fortune to have Ah Yu."
Mr. Xu stared at him with a stern face, remaining silent for a long time.
The atmosphere became a little awkward when everyone's attention turned to him. Xu Zhiyu quickly nudged him and whispered, "Say something, Dad, why are you making that face?"
Upon seeing this, Shen Siqing immediately said cleverly, "Greetings, Uncle!"
Mr. Xu remained silent.
After a long pause, he finally said, "You can't drink?"
Shen Siqing: "No, I haven't been feeling well these past couple of days. If Uncle wants me to keep you company, I'll have a drink with you!"
Mr. Xu: "What do you mean by 'I want you to be with me, so you drink with me'? In this situation, isn't it only right that you drink with us?"
Xu Zhiyu hurriedly nudged her father: "Dad, what are you doing? It's alright, Aqing has taken cephalosporin and can't drink alcohol. Don't make things difficult for him like this. Why are you being so awkward?"
Only after Ah Yu said that did Xu's father's expression soften a bit.
Aunt Xu looked at him strangely. He was usually kind and good-tempered, so what was wrong with him today? Did he not like Xiao Shen? But Xiao Shen hadn't offended him at all...
Mint smoothed things over: "Oh dear, Mr. Xu is just worried. He's raised his daughter for so long, and now she's going to belong to someone else. Of course he's reluctant to let her go! Let me tell you, Xiao Shen is also a beloved child by his parents. They are both highly educated and well-off. We've met him often before; he's very gentle. He's also handsome and very popular with girls these days."
Mr. Xu: "So what if she's highly educated? I'm worried she'll be mistreated in her family! My Ayu has never suffered since she was little. Although her mother and I aren't rich or powerful, we've given her a lot of love and cherished her dearly. If her parents have any objections, they should break up now! Our Xu family doesn't expect anything from them!"
"Hiss... Old Xu, why are you being so harsh today?" Both Xu's mother and A-Yu were puzzled.
"Uncle, you flatter me!" Shen Siqing poured him a drink. "You can tell from my personality that my parents are very easygoing. They know I really like Xiaoyu and have told me to introduce her to them soon. We love each other, and neither our circumstances nor anything else will affect our relationship."
Unexpectedly, the meal did not go as smoothly as Ah Yu had imagined.
Xu's father seemed to have some issues with Shen Siqing, but he couldn't quite put his finger on what was wrong with him. Brother Long remained silent, watching the whole time with a hesitant expression, and it was unclear what he wanted to say.
It wasn't until the meal that Xu's father and Brother Long started chatting about everything under the sun, and the focus shifted away from Ayu and Shen Siqing, which improved the atmosphere at the dinner table.
"Mom, Qing and I have finished eating. That's all for today. Let's go for a walk at the alley entrance."
“Go ahead.” Xu’s mother nodded, looking at Xiao Shen. “Xiao Shen, don’t take her father’s words to heart. We are all easy to get along with. He just loves his daughter very much. It’s the first time Yu’er has brought her boyfriend home, so he’s reacting a bit strongly.”
“I understand, Auntie.” Shen Siqing held Ayu’s hand. “I’m fine. As long as we are of one mind, other difficulties are just external ones. I will overcome them one by one for her sake.”
Mint Sister and Aunt Xu looked at the two of them with satisfaction.
Even after they left, Mr. Xu kept an eye on things.
After Long Ge quieted down, he asked Xu's father, "Do you have any issues with Xiao Shen?"
Mr. Xu didn't blush when he drank, but he was clearly drunk. "I can't really give an opinion, but the feeling I get from him... I always feel that this kid isn't very sincere."
Aunt Xu: "But Ayu likes it. What can we do? You've seen it yourself, the two of them have such a good relationship. Should we, as elders, interfere in her affairs? It's her freedom, she has the right to choose."
Mr. Xu: "What? From what you're saying, it seems your attitude is different from before? You too?"
Xu's mother sighed, "It's hard to say."
"Summer vacation is so long, it's been so long since I've seen Xingmian..." Xu's father sighed deeply.
"?" Xu's mother rolled her eyes at him. "You're crazy! He's still in high school, don't try anything funny!"
Mint could tell that Xu's parents were not very satisfied with Shen Siqing, but she didn't want to say it outright; she just felt a little embarrassed.
Brother Long, on the other hand, seemed to want to say something but hesitated, glancing at his wife before swallowing his words.
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Three days after Shen Siqing had dinner with the Xu family elders, Uncle Shen sent Xu Zhiyu a message, inviting her to have dinner at his home.
When she received the message, she was extremely nervous, her palms sweating profusely as she gripped her phone.
Although they had added each other on WeChat long ago, they didn't usually chat. It seemed that Uncle and Aunt were indifferent people who never asked about A Qing's love life and weren't curious about A Yu at all.
Sometimes she wondered, "Do they not like me?"
But Aqing said, "They're like that with everyone."
Taking advantage of this opportunity to have dinner with them, she decided to make a good impression! From childhood to adulthood, Ayu has always had a likable personality. Anyone who has ever met her is deeply impressed by this bright and free-spirited girl. Her carefree and trouble-free attitude is admirable, so she is very confident in herself!
When visiting someone's home, you should never go empty-handed.
At the fruit shop, Ayu picked out several kinds of the best and most expensive fruits. The owner packed them in a plastic bag for her. Ayu was uneasy. After all, Aqing's parents were people of status and position. She wondered if they would like the fruits she sent. Would they think she was being disrespectful and inattentive since it was her first visit?
Growing increasingly worried, she asked Shen Siqing anxiously, "Aqing, do you think it's appropriate for me to buy these fruits? I have no prior experience with this, and I don't know what Uncle Shen and the others like, or what I should buy... Do you have any other suggestions? Or should I go to the street and take a look?"
Seeing her hesitant look, and knowing that the agreed time was almost up, Shen Siqing wondered why she was dawdling over such a small matter. His patience gradually ran out, but he still maintained a friendly demeanor: "That's fine, that's all. I don't have any experience and don't know what to do. Let's go. It's just a meal together, it's not that formal yet."
He said that, and Ah Yu understood. It wasn't the right time yet, so she shouldn't worry about it. People who like you will find all sorts of reasons to acknowledge you, but people who don't like you won't change their prejudices no matter how much you flatter and fawn over them.
Thinking about it that way made her feel much more carefree. She tidied her makeup and went home with him with confidence.
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Chen Siqing lives in a relatively upscale community in Xicheng District, with complete facilities and lush greenery.
Quiet and serene.
The house faces the city's river. Looking down from the balcony, the willows on both sides seem to be waving green silk scarves, rippling the gently flowing river.
One apartment per floor. When the elevator doors opened, the two of them could see the open security door with two pairs of leather slippers on it. The aunt was cooking in the kitchen, and the uncle came out to greet them when he heard the noise.
Ah Yu quickly changed her shoes, and upon seeing Uncle Shen, she sweetly greeted him, "Uncle~"
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Author's Note: Father Xu: "No need for further explanation, I'll choose my own son-in-law!"
The article has been renamed, so don't get lost! "Everyday at the Supermarket" is now called "Convenience Store Sweet Temptations"!
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