Chapter 136 Conversation between Lin Jie and His Mother
Qiang Hengxuan laughed and said, "Then you just stick to your bottom line or I'm really afraid you won't be able to control yourself in the future!"
His words once again provoked a round of hearty laughter from everyone!
Lin Yi hurriedly asked everyone to drop the topic, "Okay, okay, let's not keep making fun of the old cow. You guys are not any better, daring to bully the old cow? Besides, isn't there someone among you who has remained single from the womb till now, just like the old cow? How can you laugh at someone else's plight when you're in the same boat?"
Upon hearing this, Qiang Hengxuan quickly shook his head and said, "Who is Lin Yi talking about? Definitely not me!"
Then, he looked at Qiu Zhenhua in shock and said, "Qiu Zhenhua! It cannot be you, right? You've kept it really deep! Normally, you speak as if you have a wealth of experience when sharing with us buds – we thought you were seasoned in such matters. Turns out you're just like the old cow!"
Before Qiu Zhenhua could explain, Lin Yi quickly gestured, "Alright, I'm going to check on the baby. Let's not make too much noise; we could startle the bridesmaids with all this loud talking."
After Lin Yi had finished speaking, the groomsmen finally shifted their attention to the bridesmaids present.
Lin Yi wanted to join his wife in feeding the baby.
And Han Xuemei quietly followed the two of them to the bedroom, planning to also take a look at the baby.
For her, there was nothing else of concern at the moment. Her main mission was to ensure Lin Yi was left with a deep impression of her!
However, Qin Xiaoxu noticed Han Xuemei quietly following behind the couple, and something about Xuemei's demeanor seemed off, which gave Qin Xiaoxu a jolt.
It seemed Han Xuemei was really not as simple as she appeared!
Qin Xiaoxu felt like she should intervene, as this was about her close friend's significant life decision!
So Qin Xiaoxu told the bridesmaids she was going to check on the three babies and then silently followed Han Xuemei.
But just then, Qin Xiaoxu's phone vibrated!
Lin Jie was calling her!
As soon as she answered, Lin Jie, on the other end of the call, anxiously said, "Qin Xiaoxu, my parents just said you look a lot like the girl in the picture, but they didn't dare to ask you directly. Anyway, we will have to introduce you to them eventually, so you might as well admit it today! Otherwise, Dong Rui will keep harassing me!"
Qin Xiaoxu replied in a laid-back manner, "Oh, who was it that just claimed to be a good man? What kind of good man randomly finds someone to pretend to be his girlfriend and deceive his own parents? And since Dong Rui likes you, isn't that perfect? Just take her to meet your parents!"
Lin Jie fell silent for a while, momentarily at a loss for words.
At this moment, Qin Xiaoxu had just turned a corner when he saw Lin Jie's mom heading towards Lin Jie.
Qin Xiaoxu hurriedly hung up the phone and then heard the conversation between the two.
"Lin Jie, tell me the truth, is that bridesmaid your cousin hired actually your girlfriend? Your dad and I looked for quite a while, and the more we looked, the more we thought she looked like her, but we were too embarrassed to ask."
As she spoke, Lin Jie's mom opened her phone's photo album and, while looking, said, "The hairstyle is exactly the same, and even the color is identical. The only difference is the lack of glasses, and there's something slightly different about the chin. Lin Jie, you have to tell the truth, is it or isn't it?"
Lin Jie didn't rush to answer the question but was anxiously messaging on his phone, it seemed like it was to Qin Xiaoxu.
Seeing her son seriously looking at his phone, Lin Jie's mom gave him a nudge, "Lin Jie, who are you messaging? Didn't you hear your mom talking to you? How can you be so impolite!" Read latest stories on мѵʟ
Lin Jie was also getting very impatient, but he patiently explained to his mom, "Mom, can you not disturb me, I'm in the middle of texting my girlfriend right now! Can't you wait until I'm done?"
After hearing this, Lin Jie's mom became very interested and leaned in closer, "Eh? Why didn't you say so earlier? Let your mom have a look at what you're chatting about. Send her a photo of our family portrait, you never know, we might bump into her in the future!"
Lin Jie shrugged his shoulders and said with a look of speechlessness, "How could we possibly bump into her? Your and dad's old-fashioned taste in shopping definitely doesn't match with hers!"
Lin Jie's mom got annoyed and smacked him on the forehead, saying, "You little rascal, since when have I been old-fashioned? Back in the day, I shopped at all the big malls across the city, and I never skimped on trendy brands!"
Lin Jie then said with a feeling of injustice, "No, Mom, I haven't known her for very long, and you guys are already eager to meet her. The girl is shy and easily scared off."
Seeing his mom lost in thought, Lin Jie became even more serious.
After thinking it over, Lin Jie's mom finally nodded and said, "You really are more thoughtful. We indeed rushed things. You two have just started to get to know each other and need more time to invest in your feelings. It indeed isn't time for a meeting yet!"
Following up on his mom's words, Lin Jie continued, "Exactly, you finally understand. Dating is like building a house; the preliminary stage is all about laying a solid foundation. We can't just confirm a relationship and then bring her home to meet the parents, right?
The girls nowadays are not like they used to be, they have a lot on their minds, and I still haven't figured out if her feelings for me are genuine..."
Lin Jie's mom sighed sentimentally, "Ah, the thoughts of young people these days, I really don't get it. My son isn't half bad either, handsome and all, shouldn't be without a girlfriend, right?" She glanced at Lin Jie and said, "You little rascal, you didn't upset the girl, did you?"
Lin Jie's tone became even more aggrieved, "No, Mom, I send her a red envelope every day, there's no way she's upset!"
Without another word, Lin Jie's mom slapped the back of his head and said, "I knew it! These days, girls want romance in a relationship! You think a single red envelope can make her happy? It's not about the money, she needs your care! If it's like you say, that would just attract gold diggers. Dating isn't like that; it should be with the goal of marriage in mind.
Of course, old mom here hopes you find a good woman, like me, who knows how to manage a household, with the right values! Of course, character is also a priority! You must consider this, understand?"n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Lin Jie rubbed his head innocently and slowly said, "Alright, Mom, I understand everything you're saying. If you hit me again, what if I become stupid? Aren't you afraid I won't be able to find a wife in the future?"
Lin Jie's mom huffed and said in an irritated tone, "You don't know how to cherish the girl at all, hmph. Today, you're going to give your girlfriend a little surprise, cheer her up, and you must make sure she receives it! I want to see the payment information later, as well as the delivery confirmation. Not a single detail less, got it?
You stinker, don't you know how to put some effort into a relationship."