Chapter 66: Visiting the Ye Family

Chapter 66: Visiting the Ye Family

Ye Xiaoxiao didn’t expect Mr. Song to be so open-minded.

But she was just a fake girlfriend, so there was no need to worry too much.

Seeing that Ye Xiaoxiao wasn’t speaking, Song Guangjing grew even more anxious.

"No need to rush to find someone. When we get to the capital, there will be plenty of good young men to choose from."

He was just about to say more.

Lu Hanchuan’s casual voice cut in, "Mr. Song is right. I’ll keep at it."

Song Guangjing turned around, annoyed. "You’ve already caught the person, what else is there to work on?"

Lu Hanchuan chuckled lightly.

A boyfriend was no big deal; he should have bigger goals.

Ye Xiaoxiao didn’t want to talk about it anymore and quickly asked Lu Hanchuan, "You need something?"

Lu Hanchuan hid his smile and said gently, "The things are ready. When are we heading back to Baichuan Village?"

Ye Xiaoxiao pulled Lu Hanchuan aside and asked, "What kind of things?"

Lu Hanchuan replied, "Naturally, the things you need for the trip."

Ye Xiaoxiao said, "You really know how to play the part, Lu."

Lu Hanchuan reached out and messed up her hair. "Call me by my name. Don’t blow my cover."

After saying that, Lu Hanchuan turned around and handed over two bottles of wine to Song Guangjing.

"Master, this is for you, just a little something."

Song Guangjing: "..."

This sly guy.

"Master, I’m going back to Baichuan Village this afternoon," Ye Xiaoxiao came to ask for leave.

Song Guangjing lowered his voice a little. "Xiaoxiao, meeting the parents so soon? Don’t you want to observe him a bit more?"

Ye Xiaoxiao, with her modern mindset, thought it was no big deal introducing Lu Hanchuan to her parents. It’s not like they were getting married or anything.

But to Song Guangjing, it was like they were about to get married.

"Master, don’t worry. I’ve got great taste."

Ye Xiaoxiao could only shrug it off.

Standing to the side, Lu Hanchuan remained calm and composed despite the doubts, completely unaffected.

Song Guangjing could only wave them off. "Go, go."

Look at her, all ready to leave and not look back.

With Lu Hanchuan driving, the trip back to the village was pretty smooth.

"Although we're taking the main road, if it rains, this whole area turns into mud, and sedans definitely won't be able to get in here."

It was only after coming here that Ye Xiaoxiao saw such terrible roads for the first time.

She had never seen anything like this before. In the past, she had been a college student who truly hadn't seen much of the world.

Lu Hanchuan smiled. "I've seen even worse roads than this."

Lu Hanchuan had attended a military academy, but his contact with the military had happened even earlier. Maybe he had been too mischievous as a kid, and his old man sent him off to the military to be disciplined.

However, Lu Hanchuan was also very accomplished. He had topped his class every year at the military academy.

After enlisting in the military, he continued to earn merits, which was why, no matter how good his family background was, he wouldn't have been able to achieve the rank of lieutenant colonel at such a young age.

Ye Xiaoxiao was a bit curious, so Lu Hanchuan picked a few memorable operations to tell her about.

After listening, Ye Xiaoxiao got to know Lu Hanchuan better, and his image became clearer in her mind.

As they chatted and laughed, they soon reached the entrance of the village.

Seeing several aunts sitting under the large locust tree at the village entrance, Ye Xiaoxiao suddenly felt a sense of misstep.

Lu Hanchuan driving back here was too conspicuous; what would the villagers say about them?

Sure enough, before they even entered the village, some excited villagers gathered around.

"A sedan has come to our village!"

"Who's the big shot?"

Ye Xiaoxiao suggested, "The road ahead isn't passable. Let's park by the drying field."

Lu Hanchuan, who knew the place better, parked the car properly and opened the trunk, pulling out the gifts.

Ye Xiaoxiao wanted to help carry things, but Lu Hanchuan handed her the lightest bag.

"What's in this?"

Lu Hanchuan said, "It's a gift for you. Keep it safe."

He had picked out this gift while he was in the capital and was only presenting it now.

Ye Xiaoxiao held the small bag and watched as Lu Hanchuan took out cigarettes, alcohol, tea, and candies from the car, still a bit confused.

"Do we need to bring so many things?"

Lu Hanchuan said, "You're still young; you don't understand."

Ye Xiaoxiao replied, "Okay."

Ye Xiaoxiao had never been in a relationship before, but when her older cousins brought their partners home, they also brought gifts, so this seemed like the normal procedure.

The two entered the Ye family's courtyard.

Many neighbors were closely watching their every move.

"Is that the Ye family girl?"

"It looks like her. She's different from the other girls in our village, fair-skinned and looking like a city girl."

"Look, they came here by car. They must be loaded."

"The Ye family is really lucky. They've sent one daughter away, and now here's another, even more beautiful than the last."

Although Lu Hanchuan had been to Baichuan Village before, it was winter back then, and he had entered the village at night, so most of the villagers hadn't seen him.

Because of this, the villagers were more curious than ever.

Ye Xiaoxiao and Lu Hanchuan entered the house, surprising Miao Cuifang and sister-in-law Zhang Xue.

"It's Comrade Lu, isn't it? Come in and sit down."

Miao Cuifang hurriedly invited him to sit, feeling embarrassed seeing how much Lu Hanchuan had brought.

Comrade Lu had stayed at their house for a while before and even sent over two stoves—what a nice guy.

"Mom, where are Dad and my brother?"

Busy hosting Lu Hanchuan, Miao Cuifang replied, "They went to the mountains and will be back soon."

Ye Xiaoxiao waited for Miao Cuifang to serve the tea, then cut to the chase. "Mom, actually, this time I came back to tell you that Lu Hanchuan and I are seeing each other."

"What?!"

Miao Cuifang almost dropped the teacup in shock.

Knowing that the Ye family would be shocked, Ye Xiaoxiao explained, "Actually, Lu Hanchuan and I grew up in the same neighborhood. We've known each other for a long time."

Hearing this, Miao Cuifang was less shocked but still a little shaken.

"Xiaoxiao, when did the two of you start dating?"

Ye Xiaoxiao said, "After the college entrance exams."

Miao Cuifang did the math quickly.

No need to calculate.

It wasn't even three days since the exams ended.

Ye Xiaoxiao had only returned from the county for two days.

This meant that as soon as they left, Comrade Lu had arrived.

Miao Cuifang's gaze at Lu Hanchuan became noticeably different.

Lu Hanchuan really hadn't expected that Ye Xiaoxiao, who seemed fragile, would be so straightforward in her actions.

Seeing her come clean about their relationship, Lu Hanchuan quickly stood up to assure them.

"Aunt Miao, I really like Xiaoxiao a lot. Xiaoxiao will likely go to study in the capital city soon, but please rest assured, I will look after her well."

Miao Cuifang scrutinized Lu Hanchuan with new eyes.

This child had a proper and handsome face, and as a military man, he had a stable job. He spoke politely without arrogance and carried himself in a mature and steady manner.

He was indeed a great match.

Miao Cuifang had that classic mother-in-law perspective—the more she looked, the more satisfied she became.

"Lu, please sit down. This matter between you and Xiaoxiao is pretty sudden, and the family wasn't prepared."

Just then, there was a commotion in the courtyard as Ye Jianguo and his two sons returned.