"Seriously, you two hugged?"
"No kidding! The way he hugged her was just like how he used to cling to me when he was little. Looks like we're just waiting for grandkids now, hahaha!"
The high-end apartment's soundproofing was good, but it couldn't block out Cheng Lijuan and Shen Chengren's excited voices in the living room.
"Alright, alright, let's just go out for a bit."
Shen Lang was feeling embarrassed and decided to take Su Lexuan to a nearby park for a walk.
To ease the awkwardness from earlier, they stayed in the room for over half an hour before finally coming out, one after the other.
Seeing their son come out with the elegant Su Lexuan, Cheng Lijuan and Shen Chengren were all smiles.
The two sisters watched Su Lexuan following Shen Lang with mixed feelings. It felt weird to see their beloved older brother being taken by another woman.
Shen Linlin's gaze became resentful as she looked at the Pikachu toy in Su Lexuan's hands. She had personally won that toy from a claw machine and gave it to Shen Lang.
And now, it was given to this woman!
"Miss, are you heading back now?"
Cheng Lijuan quickly got up and asked enthusiastically, "Are you coming back for dinner tonight? Auntie will cook something delicious for you!"
Shen Lang was at the door changing his shoes, "No, we'll eat out tonight."
"I want to go too!"
Shen Linlin suddenly shouted.
"No way."
Shen Lang wasn't about to let this blabbermouth be his third wheel.
"Hmph!"
Shen Linlin folded her arms and flopped onto the sofa, glaring at Su Lexuan with a sulky look.
"Yes, Auntie, I won't trouble you tonight."
Su Lexuan politely declined, still looking a bit nervous.
"Oh, I see."
Cheng Lijuan was slightly disappointed but quickly opened the door for Su Lexuan with a smile.
"Come back and visit again next time."
"Mm, thank you, Auntie."
Su Lexuan stepped out and felt her anxiety ease a little.
"No need to thank me."
Cheng Lijuan stood next to Shen Lang, ruffling his hair, and cheerfully added, "Miss, don't be fooled by Shen Lang's blunt nature. He's really kind and good at taking care of girls. He's just a bit reserved and doesn't talk much. Hope you'll be understanding."
"Mm, I will, Auntie."
Su Lexuan smiled, thinking to herself that Shen Lang being reserved and quiet was a bit of a joke. She remembered when they first met, he was chatty and cheerful, definitely not reserved.
"Could you hurry up? Are you tangled up in your shoelaces or something?"
Cheng Lijuan tapped Shen Lang's head impatiently, "Can't you see the girl's waiting at the door?"
Shen Lang rubbed his head, annoyed, "Stop rushing me."
Seeing Shen Lang's embarrassed reaction, Su Lexuan almost wanted to laugh, but it didn't seem appropriate.
"Miss, come back to visit again."
Shen Chengren also came to the door to see them off. He liked this pretty and considerate girl and naturally hoped his son would end up with her.
"Let's go, go. The old folks are really chatty."
Shen Lang put on his shoes, took Su Lexuan's soft hand, and led her to the elevator.
Feeling shy as she held hands with her boyfriend in front of his parents, Su Lexuan politely turned back and said with a blush, "Goodbye, Uncle, Auntie."
"Mm, goodbye, goodbye. Remember to visit again!"
Seeing their son and Su Lexuan so close, the old couple beamed with satisfaction.
...
"Hmph!"
As soon as they entered the elevator, Su Lexuan huffed and said, "Shen Lang, you need to come visit my place sometime too!"
In Su Lexuan's mind, it was supposed to be Shen Lang's turn to visit her parents first. She should have gone to his place after her parents agreed.
But she hadn't thought that far ahead and had just brought gifts without any plan.
Thinking about the awkward misunderstanding earlier and how nervous she felt visiting her boyfriend's parents, Su Lexuan felt a mix of embarrassment and anger.
"I…"
Shen Lang hesitated for a moment, and for some reason, a mature woman's face flashed in his mind before he changed the subject.
"Have you talked to your parents about us?"
"No, I haven't."
Su Lexuan's voice dropped. Her parents had told her not to date in college and focus on her studies, but she'd started dating Shen Lang soon after starting university.
Now, almost three months into their relationship, she hadn't told her parents about Shen Lang yet, fearing their reaction.
Her parents were big on family values and education, especially her father, Su Zhendong, who was a total daughter's man.
If Su Zhendong found out that his precious daughter had not only started dating in college but also went to visit Shen Lang's parents, he would definitely be upset.
Su Lexuan firmly said, "Shen Lang, I plan to tell them about us tonight."
This meant she was ready to marry Shen Lang.
Shen Lang was both excited and anxious about the future. If both families knew and were okay with their relationship, marriage could be on the horizon.
He felt conflicted. He had always wanted to marry a girl who looked at him like he was everything, but now that it was actually happening, he wasn't sure how to feel.
"What do you think?"
Seeing Shen Lang's hesitation, Su Lexuan couldn't help but ask.
1. Nervous Rejection: "I'm not ready yet. We've only known each other for a few months. Isn't this a bit too soon?"
2. Firm Acceptance: "No problem. As long as your parents agree, we can get married after you graduate!"
3. Shifting Focus: "I'm open to it, but you haven't told your parents yet. What do you think they'll say?"
"I'm okay with whatever."
Shen Lang held Su Lexuan's hand tightly and curiously asked, "But you haven't told your parents yet. What do you think they'll say?"