Chapter 271

Chapter 271

The scene was something He Zhifei had never dared to imagine, but it would be best if Yingying could find out more about it afterward.

This was a major matter concerning marriage; there could be no room for carelessness.

Xu Niandi, seeing that her boyfriend's father had fallen silent, felt so nervous that her palms began to sweat. The story she told was actually fabricated by her.

She did this to avoid others knowing about the preference for boys in her family, which might affect her future support for her brother.

Otherwise, they might be even less willing to help.

After getting married, she wouldn't have to worry anymore.

By then, the deed would be done, and who could possibly drive her away?

"Father, I know everything about her family. I've met her mother and Uncle Xu, and they are all very nice people," He Cheng couldn't bear to see his girlfriend being ignored and spoke up to defend her.

"I just wanted to understand your girlfriend's family background, since you mentioned you plan to get married. Of course, Niandi, if my questions offended you, I apologize," He Zhifei realized his questions were too probing.

It would have been more appropriate for his wife to ask such questions.

He felt a bit awkward saying this.

"It's right of you to ask, Uncle He. Since I'm dating He Cheng, I should eventually tell you about my family. I understand that," Xu Niandi replied with a meek expression.

Seeing how considerate she was, He Zhifei couldn't say anything negative and felt reassured.

Perhaps He Cheng wasn't just attracted to the girl's appearance.

"He Cheng, Father has some matters to attend to. Stay here with Niandi for a while, and then take her home, okay?"

"Don't worry, Father, I know what to do," He Cheng felt relieved, thinking his father didn't dislike her.

As He Zhifei went upstairs, He Quan glanced at his grandson and felt a bit disappointed.

Xiao Tian hadn't found a girlfriend yet, but He Cheng had, and this girl looked quite pretty. How could He Cheng match her?

However, He Cheng's family conditions were better than Xiao Tian's.

Thinking of his other grandson and his younger son, He Quan felt a pang of sorrow.

He got up and said, "A'Cheng, Grandfather is a bit tired. I'll go rest in my room."

With that, he left.

He Cheng was a bit unhappy. After the old man went upstairs, he turned to He Wei and asked, "Wei Wei, do you think Grandfather doesn't like Niandi?"

He Wei, seeing her older brother's protective stance, had no good feelings toward them.

The thought of soon having two sisters-in-law made her feel stifled.

Her attitude toward Xu Niandi was even worse.

She just snorted and looked at them mockingly, "Big Brother, you're overthinking things. Grandfather only likes the people from Third Uncle's family. You know that. Whether you bring a girlfriend or even a dog, he won't care."

"Who are you calling a dog?" He Cheng's face darkened.

"Oh, Sister must not mean it that way. Don't shout so loudly, it's scary," Xu Niandi gently pushed him, then leaned against him and smiled at He Wei.

She began to secretly observe the house, marveling at how large it was.

She had never lived in such a fine place before.

If she could move in here someday...

Xu Niandi felt she had to hold onto He Cheng, this unlucky fellow.

Huihui was right; although He Cheng didn't look like much, his family was far superior to hers.

If she couldn't secure He Cheng, she would remain poor.

"A'Cheng, if you keep shouting like that, what if Sister ends up disliking me?" Xu Niandi softly countered.

He Cheng loved the sound of Xu Niandi's voice.

He was completely charmed: "You're right. I won't be harsh on her anymore."

He Wei watched the two of them, bewildered. Were they...

crazy?

At that moment, Qi Yingying also returned from the kitchen and laughed when she heard her son's words. "You've learned to comfort people? Niandi, don't worry. Our Wei Wei is the kindest and gentlest person. She wouldn't dislike you.

Our family welcomes you.

Feel free to come over with He Cheng whenever you have time."

Qi Yingying's warm attitude gave Xu Niandi a sense of security.

It seemed the whole family liked her, and she needed to marry He Cheng as soon as possible.

The longer she waited, the more they would learn about her family situation.

If they found out too much, they might change their minds. If she couldn't marry He Cheng...

"Niandi, how did you and He Cheng meet?" Qi Yingying placed a fruit platter on the coffee table in front of her and began to inquire.

Xu Niandi blushed and glanced at him, remaining silent.

"Mom, I met Niandi at the library. That day, I was with He Tian buying books and happened to see Niandi picking out books with Huihui. Later, when we came out, it started raining, and I forgot my umbrella. She gave me hers and ran off in the rain herself.

I've never seen anyone so silly before."

He Cheng couldn't help but find Xu Niandi's behavior that day endearing.

Qi Yingying couldn't help but laugh too: "Niandi is kind, not silly. Niandi, has your family mentioned anything about your marriage?"

"Mom, Niandi's family isn't well-off. We should give them as much as we can. Don't ask Niandi about her family matters; you should talk to her parents." He Cheng protectively defended his girlfriend, annoyed that these trivial matters always had to involve her.

Xu Niandi smiled shyly and didn't say anything.

Her parents wanted five hundred, and they would gradually contribute more to the household later.

If He Cheng's family could secure her a job, she would then have her younger brother take over.

In any case, He Cheng would support her, and if things got tough, his parents would support both of them.

They wouldn't starve.

With He Cheng around, Qi Yingying didn't bring up anything else.

She felt even more distressed. She had thought that after finding her long-lost eldest son, everything would go according to her plans, but now everything was in chaos.

Apart from his looks, there wasn't anything particularly outstanding about He Cheng's choice of girlfriend.

After chatting for a while, He Cheng saw the guests off. He Wei couldn't help but argue with her mother: "Mom, have you found a house for that big brother I haven't even met yet? You need to hurry up. If you don't find one soon, what if his job is arranged first?

When he comes to the provincial capital, where will he stay? We don't have enough rooms in our house.

I'm not sharing a room with anyone."

The thought of everyone crowding together made He Wei irritable.

Qi Yingying felt even more heartbroken. None of them understood!

Doesn't buying a house cost money? What will Wei Wei do if she gets married with such a mindset?

"Mom, don't just be silent. Where will He Cheng and his girlfriend live if they stay at home?"