After Cheng Huanran received the message from his mother, he could only reply and say yes.
He understands their "good intentions" and also knows that whether he and his girlfriend Xiao Qiao can get together, the weekend meal is crucial.
Now, he can only place his hope on his mother, hoping that she can in turn convince Xiao Qiao's parents.
Xiao Qiao was with him at this time and couldn't help but ask: "How is it?"
Do your parents agree?"
"My dad is not free on weekends, but my mom will come."
Cheng Huanran explained: "I will book a large hotel with better conditions in advance for your parents to stay.
Traffic jams tend to happen on weekends, so the dinner will be held in the lobby downstairs."
Xiao Qiao's eyes flashed slightly and she asked, "Grand hotels are very expensive. Are you sure you can afford it?"
"no problem."
Cheng Huanran replied.
During the Chinese New Year this year, his mother gave him a card, saying that he was about to graduate and it would be inconvenient to travel between school and hospital every day. The card contained tens of thousands of dollars to subsidize his taxi rides and social activities.
He usually takes the subway and bus, and the money in his card is almost untouched.
Xiao Qiao was secretly dissatisfied and said in an unhappy tone: "What's going on with your father?
My parents flew to the Imperial Capital specifically to discuss our marriage. Your father lives in the Imperial Capital but refuses to travel?
Not having time is his excuse, right?
What could be more important than my son’s marriage?”
Cheng Huanran sighed helplessly: "My dad doesn't agree, you know."
"uncertain."
Xiao Qiao said with great confidence: "My parents will definitely be able to persuade your father.
They said they came with the utmost sincerity."
Cheng Huanran had no confidence at all and threw his old mobile phone aside.
"……impossible.
As long as your family doesn't regress, it's impossible for our family to agree."
Xiao Qiao frowned and whispered nervously: "If...I mean if, your parents are stubborn and insist on their own opinions, what will you do?"
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.
"A Ran, you must never give up... Do you still remember the lyrics I sent you the day before yesterday?
I am willing to follow you to the end of the world, I know everything is not easy.
I have been rehearsing and convincing myself, and I am most afraid that you will suddenly say that you want to give up... As long as you confirm in your eyes, my love is meaningful.
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, if your family does not regress, my parents will not agree.
You must say this to your parents again."
Xiao Qiao's eyes moved slightly and he whispered: "Aran, if your parents object, why not - why don't you go back with me.
After we get married and have a family and children, they should figure it out."
"no."
Cheng Huanran shook his head: "I can't do this."
Xiao Qiao was embarrassed and asked: "Why?
I'm not telling you to ignore them, I'm just giving them time to calm down.
When they grow old, I will be filial to them with you."
Cheng Huanran frowned and explained: "My family not only has parents, but also grandma, grandparents, and younger brothers and sisters.
As the eldest son of the family, my responsibility to the family goes beyond being filial to my parents."
"What responsibility?"
Xiao Qiao asked.
Cheng Huanran replied: "Some of the properties my mother left me... I have to stay and take care of them."
"Can your mother still have property to give you?"
Xiao Qiao thought for a while and asked, "What is it?"
If it's not much, give it all to your brothers.
Let them shoulder the responsibilities of the family in the future, and you don't have to feel too guilty about your parents."
"Xiao Qiao, it's impossible for me to leave with you."
Cheng Huanran held his head tiredly and murmured: "Unless you stay, we may have to... break up."
"you--!"
Xiao Qiao stared at him in disbelief and said excitedly: "How come you don't have any opinion at all?
If your parents won't let you give up?
!Our five-year relationship! Five years! A whole five-year relationship! How can you give up just by saying you give up?
Don’t you know that this 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 and the other two are about to go to college.
Your parents have such a heavy burden, how could they possibly give you resources and support?
The housing prices in the Imperial Capital are so high, if we just rely 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 regress, I guarantee that you can live in the best location and the best mansion in God's capital."
Xue Yang made a bet with him that he would not disclose his property unless he got married.
In their view, these are the hard work of their parents, not the labor of their own hands, so they shouldn't go around making noises about it.
Even if the other party is his girlfriend, he has never boasted about it, until now.
Xiao Qiao whispered irritably: "I'm not doubting your ability.
Just by standing on the shoulders of my parents and struggling, we can save ten or twenty years of struggle.
Isn’t it bad to have a high starting point and a bright future?
Why are you always obsessed with this little problem!"
"For my family, this is a huge issue, and it is related to my male self-esteem and family dignity."
Cheng Huanran said in a deep voice: "Xiao Qiao, please stop trying to persuade me.
In short, our family's bottom line is my bottom line, so 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, and I will pick up my mother in the evening and let's talk while we eat."
... The weekend is here and there is traffic jam again in the city.
Cheng Huanran was originally going to pick up Xue Ling, but she had to go to the group for a meeting that day, and she couldn't say exactly when it would end. She asked him to pick up Xue Ling first and wait for her at the door of the hotel at 7:30 in the evening.
Xiao Qiao had a great time chatting with her parents, but he was sitting on pins and needles and didn't say much.
Her parents kept looking at him and asking him questions from time to time.
Qiao's father seemed to notice his nervousness and said warmly: "Xiao Cheng, we have talked on the phone, and Xiao Qiao often mentions you in front of us. Although this is the first time we have met, he is actually no stranger to you.
You are an excellent child. Except that your family is relatively weak, we are quite satisfied with your other conditions.
On this trip, we not only have to convince your parents, but also you."
"Uncle, I'm afraid you can't convince us."
Cheng Huanran whispered.
Mother Qiao smiled slightly and smoothed her hair.
"Why are you so sure?
There's no rush, let's take our time.
what time is it?
Are your parents arriving soon?"
Cheng Huanran explained warmly: "My father has something to do and is unable to meet you tonight.
My mother should be on her way here already, she said she would be at the gate downstairs at half past seven."