"Su Keko whispered, 'Of course I want you to go meet them.'
'Huh?'
Su Keko took one look at his expression and whispered, 'Even if we eventually break up officially... But this time, I told my dad that you're my boyfriend, and he helped me. How can I refuse? Don't you want to save face?'
So, that's a yes?
Li Weijie smiled bitterly to himself.
There was no other choice.
Besides, it was not only about making it difficult for Su Keko, but he also owed her father a big favor. It was only proper to thank him in person.
Sighing, Li Weijie reluctantly agreed. He couldn't care less if her father looked down on him.
After all, their relationship wasn't real, and there would be no need to care about his approval in the future. He would just go this time to express his gratitude.
Having made up his mind, Li Weijie smiled and said, 'No problem, it's just that I'm not good in social situations, so I'm a bit nervous. If you want me to go, then I'll go. When?'
Su Keko felt a bit guilty again and whispered, 'Tonight... is that okay?'
Was there even a need to answer?
Li Weijie knew the answer just by looking at her expression. He knew it himself. He wasn't prepared at all to meet her parents, and if he had to meet them tonight, he would struggle to adapt.
Li Weijie forced a smile, 'Keko, isn't it a bit rushed?
I haven't mentally prepared myself at all.
Can't you give me a few days to practice and adjust?'
Su Keko felt a bit apologetic. 'Ajie, I know it's difficult for you, but I have no choice. You know, my dad is always busy with business matters, flying all over the world. He rarely comes back.
This time, because of my call last night, and coincidentally, he just finished some important matters, he decided to come back today. But tomorrow he might have to leave again, and I don't know when he'll have time again.'
Hearing her explanation, Li Weijie's heart softened. He also knew that she was nervous herself. Although he had agreed, it was probably because of what happened today. If they had to meet tonight, he would have a hard time adjusting.
Li Weijie forced a smile and took a deep breath.
"Keko, isn't it a bit rushed? I haven't mentally prepared myself at all. Can't you give me a few days to practice and adjust?"
Su Keko smiled apologetically, "A-Jie, I know it's difficult for you, but I have no choice. You know, my dad is always busy with business matters, flying all over the world. He rarely comes back. This time, because of my call last night, and coincidentally, he just finished some important matters, he decided to come back today. But tomorrow he might have to leave again, and I don't know when he'll have time again."
Her explanation made Li Weijie's heart soften. He also knew that she was nervous herself. Although he had agreed, it was probably because of what happened today. If they had to meet tonight, he would have a hard time adjusting.
'Okay, no problem. Tonight it is! I'll accompany the beautiful lady at all costs.' Li Weijie took a deep breath, his face showing a mix of determination and solemnity.
Su Keko couldn't help but laugh and cry.
"Hey, don't make it look like you're going to the execution ground. You're making me nervous too!"
'It's not an execution. It's a heroic sacrifice.' Li Weijie chuckled and lightened the atmosphere.
"Well, actually..."
'What do you mean?' Su Keko raised an eyebrow, although a bit nervous herself, she relaxed a bit because he had already agreed.
"I meant that not entering a tiger's den, how can one get a tiger cub? For you, I can brave any danger and go through fire and water. So, meeting your dad is nothing." He spoke with a slightly exaggerated tone.
'Pah! Tiger's den? Is my family that scary?' Su Keko playfully scolded him, but his words made her heart skip a beat. "Not entering a tiger's den" implies that he wants to get me...
'Alright, we've figured out the plan. Why are we still brooding about it? Let's eat. I'm telling you, we should eat a lot for this meal.' Li Weijie joked to lighten the mood.
'Why should we eat a lot?' Su Keko asked calmly.
Li Weijie smirked, 'I'm just saying, your kind of wealthy lifestyle is very particular, but the food may not be delicious or filling. Have you seen a movie? "Overheard" directed by Felix Chong and Alan Mak? There's a character, a thief based on a real-life case, who kidnaps Li Ka-shing's son and demands a ransom of one billion. When he was keeping Li Ka-shing's son captive, he fed him abalone. But when he went to negotiate with Li Ka-shing at his house, what did he see? A simple meal of a few dishes and a soup.'
Li Weijie laughed to himself, thinking that her father might be the same way. If she listened to his words, she'd think that rich people were getting more and more stingy.'
Although she knew he was joking, Su Keko didn't let him off that easily. She smiled mischievously, 'I knew you would say that, but...'
'But what?'
'But, I just said my parents want to meet you. Did I say they wanted to treat you to a meal at our house? After meeting them, you can leave. Do you want to free-load for a meal?' Su Keko raised an eyebrow, knowing he would be caught off guard.
Seeing Li Weijie's stunned expression, Su Keko stifled a laugh. She felt triumphant, making him suffer for bragging and making him resentful of the rich.
Li Weijie rubbed his nose, feeling a bit unsatisfied, 'Guests come to visit, and they don't care about meals. Doesn't that mean your dad is even stingier? Stingier than even me.'
Seeing his embarrassed look, Su Keko felt satisfied and chuckled, 'I knew you would say that, but...'
'But what?'
'But, I just said my parents want to meet you. Did I say they wanted to treat you to a meal at our house? After meeting them, you can leave. Do you want to freeload a meal?' Su Keko teased.
Seeing Li Weijie's embarrassed expression, Su Keko felt triumphant. 'See, I told you so. Don't mess with me. You know how capable I am.'
'I didn't mess with you...' Li Weijie mumbled in defense, but he realized it didn't make much sense. It was even worse to mock her father than to mock her.
'Alright, let's stop joking. Of course, I'll make sure you eat a lot. Hey, I was just joking. I hope you don't become an undesirable glutton!' Su Keko said in a playful tone.
'That's your plan, right? Don't you want me to be unwanted?' Li Weijie replied jokingly.
'Who wants you? It's not like you're a good listener!' Su Keko teased, although she was a bit nervous. But he had already agreed, so she relaxed a bit.
'Why did I listen to you?' Li Weijie said, feigning innocence. 'You just want to get rid of me, don't you?'
Su Keko raised her eyebrows, 'I'm sacrificing for you. Don't you want to end our fake relationship?'
Li Weijie smiled wryly, 'Keko, I don't want to pretend to be rich. I can't even pull it off. Instead of constantly worrying about revealing my true self, it's better to appear as I am in front of them. Besides, they are shrewd old foxes...'
'Who are the old foxes?' Su Keko couldn't help but scold him as she listened to his words.
'Not... I mean, your parents must be cunning, experienced, and knowledgeable. They can easily see through me...' Li Weijie realized he had used the wrong words again.
'Hey, don't be mad. I spoke too quickly. What I meant is, that they are experienced and well-informed. They have seen and met many people, so they can easily judge my worth. Trying to hide it might leave a bad impression.' Li Weijie slowed down his speech, finally using the right adjectives.
'Hmph, deliberately... You just want to upset me.' Su Keko pouted, wanting to hit him on the head.
Seeing her anger, Li Weijie found it adorable and couldn't help but smile. He lowered his voice and playfully threatened, 'Do you know? Your angry face is simply beautiful. Don't be mad, or else I won't be able to resist kissing you in public!'
'You—' Su Keko didn't expect him to say that. She widened her eyes, her nose slightly twitching. Then, she let out a deep "hmph," looking around at their surroundings, deciding whether to scold him verbally or physically.
At that moment, her phone rang, and Su Keko couldn't help but glare at Li Weijie before answering it in a low voice.
Li Weijie bowed his head and continued eating, hoping Su Keko would come back soon. He realized something—they hadn't even discussed how he was supposed to go to her house. But she had already left."