After receiving the message from his mother, Cheng Huanran could only reply and say yes.
He understood their "good intentions" and knew whether he and his girlfriend Xiao Qiao could get together. The weekend dinner was crucial.
Now, he can only place his hope on his mother, hoping that she can turn around and convince Xiao Qiao's parents.
Xiao Qiao was with him at this time and couldn't help asking: "How is it? Your parents agree, right?"
"My dad is not available on the weekend, and my mom will come." Cheng Huanran explained: "I will book a hotel with better conditions in advance so that your parents can check in. It is easy to get traffic jams on weekends, so the dinner will be set at the building.
Let's go in the hall down."
Xiao Qiao's eyes flashed slightly and asked, "The big hotel is very expensive. Are you sure you can afford it?"
"No problem." Cheng Huanran replied.
During the Chinese New Year this year, my mother gave him a card and said that he was about to graduate and it was inconvenient to run from both ends of the school and hospital every day. There were tens of thousands of yuan in the card to subsidize him for taxi and social engagements.
He usually takes the subway and bus, and he has almost never touched the money in the card.
Xiao Qiao was secretly dissatisfied and said in displeasure: "What's going on with your father? My parents took a plane to the imperial capital to discuss the marriage for us. Your father lives in the imperial capital but refuses to go on the road? Isn't it his excuse?
What can be more important than the marriage of your own son?”
Cheng Huanran sighed helplessly: "My dad doesn't agree, you know."
"Not necessarily." Xiao Qiao said with great confidence: "My parents can definitely persuade your father. They said that they came with the greatest sincerity."
Cheng Huanran had no confidence at all and threw his old phone aside.
"...Impossible. As long as your family does not retreat, our family will not agree."
Xiao Qiao frowned and whispered nervously: "If... I mean, what would you do if your parents were stubborn and persistent in their own opinions?"
Cheng Huanran lowered his eyes and opened his mouth, but he couldn't say the word "break up".
Xiao Qiao was secretly surprised and threw herself into his arms.
"Aran, you must not give up... Do you remember the lyrics I sent you the day before yesterday? I am willing to go with you at all corners of the world. I know everything is not easy. I have been reviewing and convinced myself, most afraid that you will suddenly say you want to give up
...As long as you look at it, my love will make sense. We all need the courage to believe that we will be together." (Lyrics from "Courage")
Cheng Huanran sighed softly and hugged her.
"Xiao Qiao, I don't want to break up either. But I have to remind you again that if your family does not regress, my parents will not be willing. You must say this to your parents again."
Xiao Qiao's eyes moved slightly and she whispered: "Aran, if your parents object, it's better to accompany me back. When we get married, they should be able to figure it out with a family and a child."
"No." Cheng Huanran shook his head: "I can't do this."
Xiao Qiao asked in a dilemma: "Why? I am not asking you to ignore them, I just give them time to calm down. When they are old, I will definitely be filial to them with you."
Cheng Huanran frowned and explained: "I not only have parents, but also grandma, grandparents, and younger brothers and sisters. As the eldest son of the family, my responsibility to the family is not only to be filial to my parents."
"What responsibility?" Xiao Qiao asked.
Cheng Huanran replied: "Some industries my mother left for me... I have to stay and manage them."
"Can your mother still have a property for you?" Xiao Qiao thought for a while and asked, "What is it? If not, I will give it to your brothers. Let them shoulder the responsibility of their family in the future, and you don't have to treat you.
My parents feel so guilty.”
"Xiao Qiao, I can't go with you." Cheng Huanran held his head tired and murmured: "Unless you stay, we may have to... break up."
"You-!" Xiao Qiao stared at him in disbelief and said excitedly: "Why are you not independent at all? Your parents refuse to do so, you have to give up?! Our five years of relationship! Five years
!Five years of relationship! How can you say you give up? Don’t you know that such a plan is the best for us and the best for your family? You have two younger brothers and a younger sister
One is still in college, two are about to go to college. How can your parents be so burdened by such heavy burden? How can you give you resources and support? The housing prices in the imperial capital are so high, if we rely solely on us-"
"Don't worry about these." Cheng Huanran interrupted her, and said with a very firm tone: "As long as you and your parents retreat, I promise you can live in the best location and the best luxury house in God."
Xue Yang made a bet with him that his property shall not be disclosed unless he obtains a marriage certificate.
In their opinion, these are all obtained by their parents' struggles, not from their own labor, so it is difficult to yell around. Even if the other party is his girlfriend, he has never boasted half of it until now.
Xiao Qiao whispered in anger: "I'm not skeptical of your ability. Just stand on the shoulders of my parents and fight, so we can work hard for more than ten or twenty years less. The starting point is high and the future is broad? Why do you always stick to this little thing?
question!"
"For my family, this is a huge problem, and it is related to my male self-esteem and family dignity." Cheng Huanran said in a deep voice: "Xiao Qiao, don't persuade me. In short, the bottom line of our family is mine, you
Don't step on it. No matter what else, it's definitely not a problem."
Xiao Qiao looked at the sky speechlessly: "You - you are so stubborn!"
Cheng Huanran sighed tiredly: "When your parents arrive, I will accompany you to the airport to pick them up. Let them rest for a few hours. In the evening, I will pick up my mother and have a meal and talk while having a meal."
...
The weekend is here, and there is another traffic jam in the city.
Cheng Huanran originally wanted to pick up Xue Ling, but she had to go to the group meeting that day. She couldn't tell the exact time that ended, so she asked him to pick up the other party's parents first and wait for her at the hotel door at 7:30 pm.
Xiao Qiao was having a very happy chat with her parents, but he was sitting on the side feeling uncomfortable and didn't speak much.
Her parents kept looking at him and asked a few questions from time to time.
Dad Qiao seemed to see his nervousness and said warmly: "Xiao Cheng, we have talked to the phone, and Xiao Qiao often mentions you in front of us. Although it is the first time we meet, we are actually not unfamiliar with you at all.
Yes, we are a very outstanding child. Except for your family being weaker, we are quite satisfied with other conditions. This time, we must not only convince your parents, but also convince you."
"Uncle, I'm afraid you can't convince us." Cheng Huanran whispered.
Mother Qiao smiled slightly and tied her hair up.
"Why are you so sure? No hurry, let's take your time. What time is it? Are your parents coming?"
Cheng Huanran explained in a gentle voice: "My father has something to do and he will not be able to meet you tonight. My mother should have been on the way here and said she would arrive at the gate downstairs at 7:30."