When Fu Sinian drove to pick up Yu Manxi and Song Fengwan, it was rush hour after work. The car stopped every now and then on the road, and Yu Manxi was so anxious that her palms were sweaty.

As they approached their destination, her fingers trembled slightly.

“Big Sister Yu, don’t be afraid.” Song Fengwan smiled and comforted her.

Although this was the first time she was meeting Fu Sinian’s parents, she was only a guest tonight, so she was naturally not nervous and kept texting Fu Chen.

Yu Manxi took deep breaths all along the way. It would be a lie to say that she wasn’t nervous.

If she gave his parents a bad first impression, it would definitely be difficult for her to be with him in the future. Besides, the Fu family should be very strict in choosing a daughter-in-law.

She asked Fu Sinian if his parents had made any requests.

Fu Sinian gave her three criteria.

“A woman.

“Alive.

“We can live together.”

It was just like saying nothing.

The car stopped at the entrance of the Banquet Restaurant. Fu Sinian let the two of them get out of the car while he followed behind with alcohol and other things.

The Banquet Restaurant was one of the largest restaurants in Beijing, and the roast duck here was very famous. If someone wanted a private room, they had to book it a week in advance. At this moment, there were already many people waiting in line outside.

The Fu family originally wanted to choose a more formal and quiet place, but they were afraid that it would be too formal, so they instead became even more reserved. They chose a few restaurants and finally decided on this one.

“They’re here,” Fu Chen reminded the two.

Dai Yunqing immediately sat down solemnly. Fu Sinian was too good at keeping secrets. Up until now, she hadn’t even seen Yu Manxi’s photo. She couldn’t imagine what kind of girl would be with her son.

“Third Brother, does this girl have a good personality?” She confirmed again and again.

Fu Chen nodded. He held the prayer beads in his hand and looked at the two of them. “Eldest Sister-in-Law, what do you think Sinian would look for in a partner?”

“She should be someone who’s gentle, gracious, well-behaved, and sensible.” Fu Sinian liked quiet, so he couldn’t possibly find someone lively and cheerful.

In order to avoid being recognized, Yu Manxi even specially wore a mask. She lowered her head and quickly walked into the restaurant.

At this moment, the man following her finally found some useful information and hurriedly called Xia Yunong.

“Hey.” Xia Yunong had been very unlucky recently. She had suddenly been replaced in two endorsements that she had clinched and a female lead role that had already been officially announced. She had a lot of troubles on her mind.

Before she fulfilled her promise and ruined Yu Manxi’s reputation, the woman refused to help. This made her anxious and angry, but there was nothing she could do.

“Miss Xia, Yu Manxi has finally gone out.”

“Really? Where did she go?!” Xia Yunong was excited. She couldn’t imagine that this woman could actually stay at home for a week to prepare for her exam.

With Ning Fan helping her, why does she need to work so hard?

She’s really f*cking pretentious.

“At the Banquet Restaurant with a man and a woman.”

“A man and a woman?” Xia Yunong was surprised.

“The man took good care of her and even held her hand as they entered the restaurant. Their relationship seems special.”

“Is it Ning Fan?”

“No, the man is very tall.” This person didn’t know Fu Sinian at all, so he naturally couldn’t guess his identity. From afar, he could only see that the man was tall and took care of the two ladies as they walked in.

He was holding a bottle of alcohol in his hand. The car he drove wasn’t bad. But in a place like Beijing, where there were crouching tigers and hidden dragons, it was not considered a luxury car.

He had no driver or assistant, and he did everything himself. He looked no different from an ordinary person.

“Got it.” Xia Yunong hung up and was still thinking. Could it be that Yu Manxi really has a boyfriend and is meeting his parents?

Does this man know that she’s involved with Ning Fan?

If her so-called meeting with parents is really not Ning Fan’s parents, and if they find out that their future daughter-in-law is such a two-timing person, what would they think?

While hooking up with Ning Fan, she even wants to find a proper person to marry?

What a shameless bitch.

Xia Yunong had no schedule recently, so she was bored at home. She changed her clothes and dressed up carefully, preparing to give Yu Manxi a big surprise.

She changed into extremely ostentatious clothes and a pair of tall high heels. She vowed to inflict a heavy blow on Yu Manxi and make her reputation stink for ten thousand years so that she would never be able to make a comeback.

***

At this moment, in the private room of the Banquet Restaurant…

Accompanied by two crisp knocks on the door, Fu Sinian pushed the door open and entered. “Dad, Mom.”

“You’re here,” Fu Shinan said.

He had worked in a county town before. When the summer flood season arrived, there would definitely be a flood. At the time, people were mobilized to build dams to fight floods. Back then, his legs caught rheumatism, and his throat was damaged from shouting.

His voice was hoarse, cold, and deep, full of the vicissitudes of life.

Yu Manxi’s heart instantly skipped a beat. Her legs felt as if they were filled with lead, making it difficult for her to move. She was so nervous that she could hardly breathe.

“Hello, Uncle, Auntie.” Song Fengwan entered the room first. Fu Shinan and his wife often heard Old Madam Fu mention her. In addition, she looked a lot like Qiao Aiyun, so they immediately confirmed her identity.

“Wanwan, right? Come sit down.” Dai Yunqing greeted her with a smile, but her gaze was fixed on the door. “Don’t be polite. Auntie might not be able to entertain you well tonight.”

“It’s alright.” Song Fengwan was just a guest here to join in the fun, so she naturally didn’t care about this.

“Come in.” Fu Sinian held Yu Manxi’s hand and entered the room.

Fu Shinan was still drinking tea. But when she entered the house, his wife beside him suddenly pinched his thigh excitedly, frightening him so much that he spilled the tea.

“Shinan!” Dai Yunqing kept pushing his husband. “Isn’t she the…”

“Hello, Uncle, Auntie. I’m Yu Manxi, Sinian’s girlfriend.” Yu Manxi had specially worn long pants today with a light-colored knitted sweater paired with a classic trench coat. She looked simple and elegant. In order to make herself look more solemn, she had specially coiled her hair up and put on some light makeup.

“Have a seat.” Fu Shinan calmly put down the cup and wiped the tea stains off his hands.

“Yu Manxi, are you the host…” Dai Yunqing had never thought that her son would find a celebrity to be his girlfriend.

Moreover, this young lady was good-looking and looked very smart. She should have no lack of suitors. Why would she fall for her family’s dork?

“Yes, I’m the host.” Actually, Yu Manxi was very nervous. Her limbs were cold, and her mind was blank. She had forgotten all the things she had thought of along the way.

“Hurry up and sit. Don’t just stand there.” Dai Yunqing took a deep look at Fu Sinian. This brat really hid it well.

Dai Yunqing would also watch this show with her husband, and they had even discussed Yu Manxi. Her looks were bright and enchanting, while their son had a taciturn and reserved personality. She really could have never imagined that these two would get together.

“Uncle, Auntie, these are some small gifts I bought…” Only then did Yu Manxi remember that she had brought a bunch of things.

“You’re too polite.” Dai Yunqing sized her up carefully. She looked beautiful, but she didn’t know her personality.

The four of them sat together. Song Fengwan and Fu Chen, who were here to freeload, automatically sat together without attracting attention.

After the few of them sat down, they started ordering.

“We’ve already ordered a roasted duck. Take a look and see what else you want to eat.” Dai Yunqing handed the menu over.

“Auntie, please order.” Yu Manxi declined a few times.

“You order a few first. Don’t stand on ceremony.” Dai Yunqing was indeed surprised. Even now, she was still shocked. How did these two get together?

Yu Manxi couldn’t decline anymore, so she could only flip through the menu.

“Is this okay?” She subconsciously looked at Fu Sinian.

“Sure.” Fu Sinian wasn’t a picky eater.

Dai Yunqing saw that she would even ask for her son’s opinion. This is pretty good.

After ordering some dishes, they naturally started chatting.

Dai Yunqing reached out to nudge her husband, signaling him to speak.

Fu Shinan put down his cup. “Little Yu, right?”

His official tone frightened Yu Manxi so much that she almost jumped out of her seat. Even Song Fengwan was shocked. This feeling was as though she had been reprimanded by the dean, making her feel alarmed.

Dai Yunqing coughed twice and pinched his arm, signaling him to be more polite. Why are you speaking in an official tone? She’s not your subordinate.

“Uncle.” Yu Manxi’s voice was trembling.

Fu Shinan looked very similar to Fu Sinian, but his facial features were sharper and deeper. In addition, he had always been in a superior position, so he was already used to being a chief. Unconsciously, he put on an official air.

“You’re a host now.”

“Yes.”

“Why did you think of being a host?”

“It was a coincidence.” Out of courtesy, Yu Manxi naturally had to look at him. But she was so afraid that her heart was trembling, so she could only hold Fu Sinian’s hand tightly under the table.

“What do you think about this career, or what are your future plans?”

…

Song Fengwan was dumbfounded. Why do I have the feeling that Big Sister Yu is in an interview?

Do all daughters-in-law of the Fu family have to go through this?

Dai Yunqing’s face darkened. I told him to speak nicely long ago. Look at how scared the little girl is of him.

Dai Yunqing was so angry that she kicked him hard under the table.

“Let’s eat,” Dai Yunqing interrupted. Only then did Yu Manxi heave a sigh of relief. She was like a drowning person who had finally been saved.

Fu Shinan and his wife started eating. Only then did Yu Manxi raise her chopsticks and casually pick some food to eat. She didn’t even know what she had eaten, but she was so nervous that she felt as if she was chewing wax.

“By the way, did he go out to accompany you on Lunar New Year’s Eve last year?” Dai Yunqing had always wanted to know if she was the person Fu Chen had mentioned at the start.

“Yes.” Yu Manxi nodded in embarrassment.

This brat actually knows how to cherish and take care of someone. It’s really not easy.

“Is your family in the capital? Do you have siblings?” Dai Yunqing asked casually. It was a normal question.

Yu Manxi’s face paled…

“Mom, this West Lake tofu soup is not bad,” Fu Sinian interrupted their conversation.

Dai Yunqing was also very astute. She knew that she didn’t want to talk about this, so she didn’t ask further. She only had doubts in his heart. After all, marriage was a union between two families.

She immediately changed the topic.

“How did you meet our Sinian? You two shouldn’t have much interaction in your work, right?”

“We live opposite each other. I just moved in last winter, and the water pipe burst. He helped me out. That’s how we met.” Yu Manxi naturally wouldn’t mention that she had seen Fu Sinian for the first time at the clubhouse and had been attracted by his bow drawing and arrow shooting.

From the start, she was interested in him.

“Sinian helped you?” Dai Yunqing and her husband looked at each other.

They were dumbfounded.

Would their son be so kind?

“Luckily, he helped me turn off the water valve. Otherwise, if the water flooded the condo, it would be troublesome if it froze in winter. Sinian is a good person and has helped me many times.” Yu Manxi felt that it was always right to praise their son.

What parents didn’t want to hear praises for their children?

But the two from the Fu family didn’t think so.

Dai Yunqing drank half a cup of tea to calm himself down. Is this still my son?

When he was young, she had asked him to tutor Fu Yuxiu. Fu Yuxiu went home crying on the first day of tutoring.

Would such a cold and ruthless person help a stranger?

Dai Yunqing was the one talking the whole time. She lifted her foot and kicked her husband lightly, reminding him not to be boring and to chat casually.

Fu Shinan was obviously used to it, so his expression remained unchanged. He also knew that he might not be doing too well, so when he received his wife’s warning earlier, he didn’t say anything. But now…

He cleared his throat and adjusted his expression.

“Little Yu, eat.”

He suddenly smiled at Yu Manxi…

Yu Manxi was so frightened that she almost cried.

Her fingers dug into Fu Sinian’s palm.

What’s wrong with your dad?

This is too scary. Why is he suddenly smiling at me?

Fu Sinian raised his other hand and pinched the space between his eyebrows, feeling a little helpless.

Fu Chen coughed twice. “Eldest Brother, let’s eat first. The food is getting cold.”

If you continue smiling, your future daughter-in-law might cry from fright.

Dai Yunqing took a deep breath and picked up a piece of fish for Fu Shinan. She had a smile on her face, but her tone was ruthless. “Shinan, eat more.”

In other words:

Stop talking!

Fu Shinan lowered his head and ate. It seemed that he was destined to sleep in the study tonight.

When Song Fengwan saw all of this, she held back her laughter. Her shoulders were trembling, and she almost burst out laughing..