Fu Tingyuan had just finished a video conference abroad and leaned back in his chair tiredly when his cell phone rang abruptly.
He picked up the phone and saw that it was a call from home, his brows slightly frowned, and there was an inexplicable feeling of foreboding in his heart.
"Ting Yuan , you brat, such a big deal as being with Ye Zhiqiu, how come you didn't tell the family about it?"
Fu mother's slightly angry voice came from the other end of the phone.
The corners of Fu Tingyuan's mouth rose slightly, and his tone said with a few apologies, "Mom, it's not that there's a lot of things going on lately, and I haven't had time to tell you and dad about it yet."
"Hmph, less excuses! Hurry up, bring Zhiqiu back to the old mansion for a meal this weekend, and have a good family get-together."
Fu mother's voice was unquestionable.
Fu Tingyuan answered, "Okay, mom, I know, I will definitely bring her back on the weekend."
Hanging up the phone, Fu Tingyuan's mood was a little complicated.
He knew that this meant that Ye Zhiqiu was going to formally enter his family life and accept his family's scrutiny and evaluation, but no matter what his family's attitude was, it wouldn't affect the trajectory of their lives afterward.
Returning home, Fu Tingyuan saw Ye Zhiqiu busy in the kitchen with aunt Zhang and the girls, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.
"Qiuqiu." He softly called out.
Ye Zhiqiu turned around with a gentle smile on her face, "Back, go wash your hands and get ready to eat."
Fu Tingyuan walked to her side, held her hand, and said seriously, "Well, the family knows that we are together, and asked to bring you back to the old mansion for dinner on the weekend."
Ye Zhiqiu was slightly stunned, a hint of nervousness flashed in her eyes, "So sudden? I ... am afraid they don't like me."
Fu Tingyuan gently embraced her into his arms and comforted, "Don't worry, there I am, the more I care about you the more my family will accept and like you."
Ye Zhiqiu leaned in his arms and nodded, the tension in her heart easing slightly.
The weekend came quickly, Fu Tingyuan brought Ye Zhiqiu to the Fu family's old mansion.
This old mansion was located in the outskirts of the city, surrounded by greenery, peaceful and elegant.
The vermillion red gate was solemn and majestic, and when you walked through the gate, there was a spacious courtyard filled with all kinds of rare flowers and greenery.
Through the courtyard, there is the ancient main building, flying eaves and arches, carved beams and painted buildings, highlighting the deep heritage of the Fu family.
Walking into the living room, Fu Tingyuan's parents had already waited there, while his grandparents were sitting on a sofa.
As soon as Fu Tingyuan's grandmother saw Ye Zhiqiu, a kind smile immediately bloomed on her face, pulling her hand up and down to look at her, unable to stop her mouth from praising, "This girl is really good-looking, just looking at it is appealing to people."
Ye Zhiqiu said with some embarrassment, "Grandma Fu, you flatter me, first time meeting, I hope you like the small gift I prepared."
Said, handed over the health care products carefully selected for Fu Tingyuan's grandparents, as well as and the gifts bought for Fu Tingyuan's mom and dad.
Grandma smiled from ear to ear, "Aiya, child, just come, what gifts do you bring, it's really heartfelt."
Fu Tingyuan's grandfather echoed his grandmother's words, "Yes, this child is well-behaved and understanding."
However, Fu Tingyuan's mom and dad looked a bit formal.
Fu mother said, "Timing Yuan ah, this matter is also too sudden, we had always thought that you would be with the girl from the Liu family ...."
Fu Tingyuan interrupted, "Mom, I don't have and won't have anything with Liu Ruyan, I only like Zhiqiu."
Fu father coughed lightly and said, "Let's not talk about that first, since we're here, let's all get along."
The dining table was filled with sumptuous dishes.
Everyone chatted a few words from time to time while eating breakfast, and the atmosphere gradually became cordial.
Grandma gave a piece of fish to Ye Zhiqiu and said, "Zhiqiu ah, eat more, look at how thin you are."
Ye Zhiqiu hurriedly thanked, "Thank you Grandma, you eat more too."
Fu's mother spoke at this time, "Zhiqiu, how is the situation at your home?"
Ye Zhiqiu answered truthfully, "Aunt, my parents are both farming in their rural home, there are two older brothers at home who have started their own families, and I'm also working now, although I'm not rich and wealthy, it's still quite stable."
Fu mother nodded slightly, "Oh,I got it, then you and Ting Yuan together, what are your plans?"
Ye Zhiqiu glanced at Fu Tingyuan and said firmly, "Aunt, I like Tingyuan, not because of his family history, but simply because of him as a person, I want to work together with him to create our future."
Fu Tingyuan said, "Mom, Zhiqiu is sincere, don't make it difficult for her."
Fu father said, "Alright, alright, let the children decide for themselves."
After dinner, Fu Tingyuan's grandmother pulled Ye Zhiqiu to chat in the living room and asked Fu Tingyuan and Ye Zhiqiu to stay for the night at Fu residence.
Fu Tingyuan was called to the study by his grandfather and dad, Fu Tingyuan's mom sat on the sidelines and listened, responding to a few sentences from time to time.
Fu mother thought in her heart, this daughter-in-law although came suddenly, but she does not hate, just need time to slowly adapt, find with Ye Zhiqiu appropriate mode of living together.
After everyone went back to their rooms to rest, Fu mother and Fu father in the room also discussed Fu Tingyuan and Ye Zhiqiu's marriage.
Fu's mother frowned and said: ''Hubby, do you think this matter between Tingyuan and Ye Zhiqiu is reliable or not? I was originally thinking that Ruyan Liu and our family were more compatible."
A few seconds later she continued, "The Liu family has always had business dealings with us, so if Tingyuan can be with Ruyan Liu, it will be good for the family's business as well."
Fu's father patted Fu's mother's hand and said: "Children's feelings can't just look at these external things, today I saw Ye Zhiqiu, this girl is simple and kind, and she's also sincere to Tingyuan, can't you see it? The way Ting Yuan looks at her is different, it's full of love, and our Fu's and Ting Yuan's C K don't need to gain business benefits through marriage."
Fu mother sighed: "Alas, I know that Ting Yuan likes her, but I'm still a little unsure in my heart, after all, you're also aware of our family's situation, in the future, if Ye Zhiqiu can't cope with those social occasions or can't help in the family's affairs, then what can we do?"
Fu's father comforted, "Don't think so much, people grow up slowly, and our son's ability, are you still not assured? Just now, Dad and I talked to Ting Yuan in the study about him and that girl, that kid made his position very clear, since he chose Ye Zhiqiu, he must have his reasoning, let's just respect his choice, as long as they are happy."
Fu mother nodded: "Okay, then let's observe and see how this Ye Zhiqiu is in the end, if she can really live a good life with Tingyuan, we don't treat them badly."
Fu's father smiled, "That's right, children and grandchildren are blessed by their children and grandchildren, let's not worry too much."
The night gradually deepened, Ye Zhiqiu lying in bed, heart full of expectations and visions for the future.
Fu Tingyuan, on the other hand, tightly embraced her and whispered, "Don't be afraid, everything has me."
Ye Zhiqiu said, "Tingyuan, I will try to make your family accept me."
Fu Tingyuan kissed her forehead, "I believe in you, no matter what difficulties we encounter, we will face them together."
In this cozy atmosphere, they gradually entered dreamland, looking forward to an even better life in the future.