“What with what, huh?” They were talking about snacks. How did it involve her Third Brother?
Fang Feifei pointed to the dim sum and said, “This box of dim sum was sent over by a handsome man named He Qi ten minutes ago.”
Han You added: “He specifically said that it was for the three of us.”
Zhang Muwan continued: “The reason being, to thank us for lending you our lecture notes.”
Fang Feifei: “Only ten boxes of dim sum a day are sold in Sufang Pavilion. Money can not buy it.”
Han You: “What’s more important is that it is two o’clock in the afternoon, and the pastries are still hot. That is to say, the box of dim sum we ate was extra made by the chef of Sufang Pavilion.”
Zhang Muwan: “I’m just wondering. Who has the ability to do so?”
The three people looked at Chen Yu in unison and said in the same breath, “That person is your boyfriend. Say, when exactly will you introduce him to us?”
“Soon, soon.” Chen Yu was scared by the powerful aura of the three people and took a step back.
“When exactly?” The aura of the three people became even more powerful. “If you refuse to say, just know that I still have notes here.”
“T-Two days later,” Chen Yu compromised.
“You say that every time.” Fang Feifei didn’t believe her and directly discussed it with the roommates. “Shishi’s boyfriend will definitely come to pick her up in a moment. Let’s follow her directly.”
“Count me in.” The other two people thought this was a good idea.
“Ahem, I’m not fooling you this time. I will introduce you to him next week,” Chen Yu said.
“Why does it have to be next week? We need to get to know each other today,” Han You asked.
“Exactly. It happens to be Friday. We have no classes tomorrow, and we can go to a KTV after dinner,” Zhang Muwan planned.
“No, I promised my parents that if I have a boyfriend, I will introduce him to them first.” Chen Yu explained, “My Third Brother said he will visit my house tomorrow, so I can introduce him to you next week.”
The three were startled and looked at Chen Yu incredulously, “Meeting the parents?”
Chen Yu nodded weakly.
“Doesn’t meeting the parents happen only when you’re getting married?” Fang Feifei wondered.
“I wanted to get married now, but the state law does not allow it. I must be 20 years old before I can get married,” Chen Yu said rather distressed.
Whoa…
The three ladies were so shocked that they forgot to ’embarrass’ Chen Yu and began to look forward to the next week like never before.
4:30.
Chen Yu ran out of the school gate with her backpack and saw a familiar figure standing under a sycamore tree.
Lou Ming stood there tall and straight in a simple white shirt. It was obviously a modern attire, but he exuded a gentle and jade-like temperament. Seemingly sensing something, he turned around and looked at the school gate. Upon catching a glimpse of Chen Yu’s figure, who was walking slowly, he smiled and opened his arms.
“Third Brother.” Chen Yu accelerated her pace and threw herself into Lou Ming’s arms under the envious eyes of a group of nympho ladies.
“First wish, granted.” Lou Ming straightened Chen Yu’s wind-blown hair and said with a smile.
“What?” Chen Yu did not understand.
“After knowing that my evil qi could be eliminated, I made a long wish list for myself.” Lou Ming explained, “Picking you up from school is the first one.”
“Third Brother, your wishes are all so simple, ah,” Chen Yu spat.
“When wishes are set simpler, there’s naturally more joy.” Yes, they were originally quite simple, except that he could fulfill them only now.
The two left the vast College Avenue and sped all the way to the military compound.
The car drove into the compound. However, it did not directly enter the courtyard as usual, but stopped at the entrance of the Chen courtyard. Chen Yu and Lou Ming clung to each other for a while before she went home carrying her school bag.
Mother Chen was discussing tonight’s dishes with the nanny, and when she saw her returning with her backpack, she immediately approached and said, “Shishi is back. I made the sweet and sour pork you love tonight.”
“Thank you, Mom.” Chen Yu asked as she unpacked her school bag, “Is my dad coming home for dinner tonight?”
“Yes.” Mother Chen said with a smile, “The People’s Congress has just finished, so your father isn’t too busy lately. He can take a normal two-day weekend off.”
“What about my brother?” Chen Yu asked again.
“Yangyang just called me, and he’ll be home in a while.” Mother Chen had been looking forward to Fridays, when the family could get together for dinner.
“That’s good.” Chen Yu giggled. Her Third Brother had already investigated in advance. Her elder brother and father would both be at home this weekend.
“What did you say?”
“Nothing. I’ll go up to read first. Call me at dinner time,” Chen Yu said and ran back to her room with her school bag.
Chen Yu read a book in her room for an hour and a half until dinner was ready downstairs. She ran downstairs in slippers and felt extra warm when she looked at a large table of fragrant meals.
“Eat slowly. No one will rob you.” Chen Yang couldn’t help complaining when he saw Chen Yu’s eating speed. “Those who didn’t know would have thought that the pocket money we give you isn’t enough for you to eat at school.”
“Huh?” Chen Yu raised her head in confusion.
“Your sister can eat as much as she likes.” When Mayor Chen saw that the food in Chen Yu’s bowl was almost finished, he helped clipping another serving. “Every time I eat with Shishi, I feel as if the food on the table is extra delicious.”
“That’s right,” Mother Chen agreed smilingly.
Chen Yang helplessly drew the corners of his mouth, but in a blink, his eyes revealed a pleased smile. A year has passed. Shishi and the family finally got along naturally and harmoniously.
Chen Yu ate almost as much as the rest of the family. Of course, she ate the most at the table. When she ate well, others would definitely be full.
“Uhm…” Chen Yu wiped her hands with a napkin and said suddenly, “I have something to tell you.”
“What is it?” Father Chen, Mother Chen, and Brother Chen looked at Chen Yu curiously.
“Didn’t I promise you before that if I fell in love while studying, I would tell you?”
Father Chen, Mother Chen, and Brother Chen felt an ominous premonition.
“I just want to tell you now…” Chen Yu smiled happily. “I’m in love.”
Dang!
Dang!
Dang!
Mother Chen dropped her chopsticks; Father Chen dropped his napkin, and Brother Chen kicked the chair because he was too stimulated.
“What’s wrong? Are you guys unhappy?” Chen Yu asked suspiciously.
Luckily, all three of them were adults who had been through storms for a long time, so they quickly controlled their emotions. Mayor Chen moved the dishes to the side; Brother Chen set the chair back up; and Mayor Chen coughed. A kind smile appeared on his face as he asked, “How long have you been in a relationship?”
“It’s not long either. It’s only been a month or so since we confirmed our relationship,” Chen Yu said frankly.
Mayor Chen adjusted his glasses, and a dark streak flashed on the lenses: “Where is he from? How old is he? What does he study?”
“He’s from the capital. How old is he? I didn’t ask. He’s older than me anyway. What major did he study? I don’t know,” Chen Yu answered truthfully.
The three of the Chen family looked at each other. What kind of love was this when she knew nothing about the other? Mayor Chen even gave his son a wink.
Chen Yang nodded covertly: Got it. I’ll investigate tomorrow.
“Aiya, when he comes over tomorrow, you guys ask him yourself.” Anyway, when Third Brother comes over tomorrow, they can ask whatever they want.
Bang!
The three stood up in unison, and their three chairs clattered with a bang at the same time. The frightened help in the kitchen quickly ran out to see if something happened.
“Does he still want to come to our house?” Chen Yang gritted his teeth and asked.
“Yes ah. He said he wants to pay you an official visit and will come over tomorrow morning at ten o’clock,” Chen Yu answered with a nod.
Very good! It’s just as well that I’m free tomorrow! This was the common thought of the father and son of the Chen family.
That night, Chen Yu surprisingly went to bed early, while the other three members of the family tossed and turned.
Chen Yang held a dumbbell in his room to exercise his muscles, and while at it, he wiped his gun. He decided that tomorrow, in addition to showing off his muscles as if they weren’t already there, he would also show his gun without leaving any traces.
Meanwhile, in Father and Mother Chen’s room, the couple also sat on the bed discussing tomorrow’s events.
“What kind of boyfriend do you think Shishi has found?” Mother Chen asked.
“We’ll know when we meet tomorrow,” Mayor Chen said with narrowed eyes.
“I hope he’s a good boy,” Mother Chen said worriedly.
“How dare he come straight to our house?” Mayor Chen snorted coldly.
“Yeah.” Mother Chen suddenly reacted and asked, “Do you think Shishi’s boyfriend knows about our family’s situation? He should know. After all, he is going to visit us. Do you think he could be a child from our circle?”
“That’s just right. I’d like to see who has eaten a bear’s heart and has the guts of a leopard.” How dare he abduct my daughter? She’s only been back for a year!
Father and Mother Chen went through all the age-appropriate boys in the circle. Very good. They did not find any official in a position higher than Mayor Chen.
The Chen parents, who confirmed that they had the absolute advantage, went to bed happily.
Until early the next morning, when Lou Ming, wearing an ironed military uniform with various medals decorating his chest, greeted them with a military salute.
…
Mayor Chen: What if my official position can’t overpower the other party?
Mother Chen: He’s handsome.
Chen Yang looked at the guard carrying a machine gun behind Lou Ming and silently hid his gun.