“Alright.” Jiang Xiaobai had used to behave in such a way in front of Liang Yahe, so she didn’t think there was anything strange for behaving like this. She directly picked up the menu and looked at it thoroughly.
“I want to try this. Let’s not order this. It doesn’t seem good. Oh, and this…” Jiang Xiaobai’s fair fingers moved swiftly above the menu while Liang Yahe was staring at her with a pleased smile.
Du Yuxiao and Jiang Yanke could not help but exchange a look with each other as they saw that.
Why do I feel that our daughter is enjoying the attention naturally? Has she been very close to Xiao Su’s parents already? Or should I say Xiao Su’s parents are actually pampering Xiaobai dearly like their own daughter?
“Mrs. Jiang, you have no idea how I wished to have a daughter and ended up only having a son. I prefer to have a daughter than a son. Girls are always soft and lovely. The touch feels different if you carry a baby girl in hands. Look at how beautiful Xiaobai is. I really like her.”
Listening to Liang Yahe’s words, Du Xiaoyu immediately realized that she was pampering Xiaobai as her own daughter.
It seems like this is not the first time Liang Yahe treats Xiaobai so dearly. Not only does Xiaobai not seem to be awkward or surprised by her behavior, she also looks natural and has seemed already used to it. Hence, I think their behavior is not an act in front of us but they really treat her well sincerely.
Everyone’s attention was on Xiaobai, and no one paid attention to Xiao Su who was sitting at the side.
Even when they had ordered the dishes, no one asked him if he wanted to add on any dish and directly returned the menu to the waiter.
Jiang Xiaobai glanced at Xiao Su’s expression. There wasn’t any sense of anger or irritation on his face. She thought he either did not mind or just being heedless.
But judging his character, he might be really heedless about the situation.
As soon as the dishes were served, as expected, Liang Yahe had been taking care of Jiang Xiaobai by helping her to fill her bowl with food. Du Xiaoyu didn’t have any chance to get along with Jiang Xiaobai. Soon, Jiang Xiaobai’s bowl was fully filled with all kinds of food that were served.
No one paid attention to Xiao Su at all.
Du Xiaoyu scanned through him several times while they were having meals. She felt uneasy and irritated to think that he had slept with her precious daughter whom she raised dearly for years.
However, she felt less irritated later as she thought that her daughter would have to marry a man someday. Yet, she knew that she wasn’t going to let this man have her daughter so easily.
After enjoying the meal, it was time for them to have conversations.
Du Xiaoyu began to interview Xiao Su about his background and financial capability. Before Xiao Su could answer the question asked, Liang Yahe had taken out a file and put it on the table in front of Du Xiaoyu.
“Mrs. Jiang, this is the resume of Xiao Su. I have written down all the merits and bad deeds he did since he was young. Have a look.”
Du Xiaoyu was dumbfounded as she took the resume from Liang Yahe. “R-Resume?”
Who would prepare this kind of thing while meeting in-laws? Shouldn’t it only be used during job interview sessions?
Xiao Su didn’t expect Liang Yahe would prepare such a thing too, so his expression turned dark. “Mom, why do you have to do this?”
Liang Yahe glared at him angrily and rebuked him sternly, “What’s wrong? Don’t you have to tell her parents every single detail of you when you want to marry their daughter? Otherwise, how would Mrs. Jiang know if you are a reliable man or a jerk?”
“Oh, and this.” Liang Yahe took out her family’s saving account book and added with a smile, “Mrs. Jiang, this is the house property and savings of Xiao Su.”
Du Xiaoyu’s hands, which were holding the resume, trembled slightly. Reluctant to accept the things given by Liang Yahe, Du Xiaoyu said, “I-I don’t think we want to look at this.”
“You should! We will be a family soon when Xiaobai is married to Xiao Su. No secret should be kept within a family. Moreover, it’s important to marry a good and reliable man. Although our family is not considered very rich, we will treat Xiaobai well for sure!”
Liang Yahe didn’t feel wary at all, but Du Xiaoyu didn’t dare to look at it casually.
Anyhow, personal savings and property were very private. Since Liang Yahe was willing to show it without any concern, it illustrated her sincerity.
“Mrs. Jiang, just have a look.”
Jiang Xiaobai also felt awkward, so she quickly said, “Mrs. Xiao, I think you can keep this since it’s too personal. Besides, our family doesn’t mind about this kind of thing.”
Listening to the last sentence, Liang Yahe suddenly realized something and kept the saving book. She explained with a smile, “Don’t get it wrong. I didn’t mean it. It’s just that I feel since we’re discussing your marriage, I should show everything we have to Xiaobai. If she isn’t satisfied with our condition, I’ll ask Xiao Su to work harder.”
Du Xiaoyu finally realized that Xiao Su’s parents were here today to make the marriage happen. She felt they were quite nice, simple and friendly. They seemed unguarded and had no bad intention at all. In spite of that, it was the very first time for her to meet them. Marriage was something meant to last forever, and they would have to get along with each other for a very long time. She thus thought there was a need for her to observe them for a longer period of time.
As a result, Du Xiaoyu found an excuse to ask Jiang Xiaobai to go to the washroom with her. Jiang Xiaobai probably saw through her mother’s thought and went with her.
As soon as they entered the bathroom, Du Xiaoyu immediately grasped Jiang Xiaobai’s shoulder and asked in worry, “What’s going on? Both of you have already slept together?”
Jiang Xiaobai expected her mother to have a question to ask her, but she didn’t expect her to be so straightforward. Listening to her frank words, Jiang Xiaobai was almost choked by her own saliva.
“Cough, cough…” Jiang Xiaobai only calmed herself down after a long cough. She then took some time to adjust her voice before she asked, “Mom, what are you talking about?”
Listening to that, Du Xiao sneered as she crossed her arms in front of her chests and gave her a side glance.
“You know what I’m talking about. You wicked girl. You found a man to pretend as your boyfriend just to decline the blind date I arranged for you. Both of you seem to get along well, and I’m happy if both of you really can date each other. But you should also take care of your own dignity!”
My dignity? Jiang Xiaobai blinked her eyes, which were like a pool as clear as crystal.
“It’s the 21st century now. What dignity should I take care of? I just spent a night sleeping with him. It’s not a big deal at all.” These words were obviously uttered out of Jiang Xiaobai’s embarrassment.
“What did you say?!” Du Xiaoyu gaped. She raised her hand and was about to slap Jiang Xiaobai.
Jiang Xiaobai quickly stopped her, “Mom, chill. I’m just joking. Don’t worry, I didn’t ruin my dignity. Both of us are single and unmarried. If you think that I’ve ruined it, how about him then? So you shouldn’t say I have ruined my dignity when both of us have spent a night in bed. If I have ruined my dignity, it would be the same for him as well.”
“You silly girl, you still think that you have taken care of your dignity? Why do you think I’m so worried about it? What if you get pregnant? If you don’t plan to get married or have a child later, how bad will it hurt your body if you want to abort the child?”
As she heard about pregnancy, Jiang Xiaobai snorted, “I-It’s kinda impossible to get pregnant so soon, I guess?”
“Why is it impossible? When was the last time you had your period?”
