In the kitchen, his wife Yang Chengbi was cooking enthusiastically.
Sitting in the living room watching the news, Cao Fengyao, who had always maintained a cold expression, took off his sleeves and looked at his watch. It was already 7:30 in the evening.
"Fengyao, aren't you ready? Don't forget, Xiao Ai will bring her boyfriend back today!"
Compared to the joy in the kitchen, the atmosphere in the living room separated by a wall was much colder. Hearing his wife's shouts, Cao Fengyao snorted and said angrily towards the kitchen:
"I know, oh, what are we preparing for this kind of thing? If I don't say anything about Qingqing, it's fine. Do I have to put on a smile to welcome my future uncle? What a joke! Let's wait until that kid comes. He'll sit there for a while and then leave. It's best if he has some sense and knows how to get out!"
Yang Chengbi, wearing an apron, peeked out from the kitchen door and persuaded her husband with a smile:
"Then why don't you just come here as a friend of Xiao Ai's? After all, Mr. He has known Xiao Ai since high school. They have been classmates for seven or eight years, and Ai Qing has been When the Internet was violent, others posted strong evidence, and finally called on Hong Kong teachers and students to work together to find the mastermind who framed Ai Qing. By the way, what is that person’s name?”
Yang Chengbi deliberately raised a topic for her husband to pick up, and Cao Fengyao said angrily:
"Sun Qianzhi, I've seen that kid a few times in school. Humph, he's such a beast."
Regarding the matter of the mastermind behind the Internet violence, He Panshan handled it extremely secretly at the beginning, so except for a few parties involved, almost no one knew that He Yuanchong was responsible for this matter. After Cao Aiqing got the two million, in the future There is also a land construction project waiting for her. As long as He Tianran admits to this matter, the girl is not afraid of He Panshan painting her a cake, so after weighing the pros and cons, she did not tell her parents the truth, and the two million , was done by Sun Qianzhi privately in the name of compensation.
At first, the Cao family and his wife were very surprised to see that the other party would compensate so much money. However, the Sun family's parents came to discuss the matter in person and showed full sincerity, so they did not continue to be suspicious. They only thought that the other party should also be a wealthy family. I don't want things to get worse.
Although Cao Aiqing hated He Tianran at first, as the whole incident gradually became clear, she also understood He Tianran's situation in the He family in his previous life, not to mention that the two were in love, so in the end, in terms of the outcome of this matter, It's a lot more realistic.
But fortunately, there is this reality. Otherwise, if Cao Aiqing really tells the whole truth about this matter, as far as the Cao family is concerned, they will never let Cao Aiqing and He Tianran continue to interact.
"By the way, look, you remember well. After all, others have helped Xiao Ai. Don't make a bad face when you get here."
"But Qingqing told me personally at the beginning that they couldn't be together!"
Cao Fengyao was furious. Yang Chengbi was amused by him and choked him on purpose:
"Then when I wasn't with you before, I said I wouldn't marry you."
Cao Fengyao stood up and wanted to get angry, but when he faced his wife's gaze, he could only pace back and forth and argued:
"Can it be the same? Can this be the same?! What did we call it before... that was called... being in love, being in love, being polite, and those frivolous things that He Tianran did to Qingqing were essentially just a flower. Young Master, are we of the same nature as me at that time? No! There is no comparison, you know!"
"You, when did I compare you with other children? I mean, Xiao Ai and I, which girl wouldn't say something sarcastic? What if she pointed at someone else Xiao He and said that in front of your father? If you don't marry him, aren't you even more anxious? Okay, okay, I made chicken soup today, try it and see how it tastes..."
As Yang Chengbi spoke, he filled a bowl of soup and walked out of the kitchen, brought it to Cao Fengyao and comforted him:
"Don't embarrass others for a while. Let's see what the children say first. Xiao Ai is already 21, and everyone her age has graduated from college. Could it be that you really thought that when she wanted to get married, she would suddenly fall from the sky and give her a ready-made gift? right?"
Cao Fengyao was unhappy and originally wanted to keep a straight face, but after seeing the results of his wife's hard work, he would never refuse. However, after eating this fresh soup, it meant that he had to temporarily accept his wife's proposal.
"When people arrive later, don't turn your elbows outward."
The man struggled.
The virtuous woman smiled and said: "That's right, Xiao Ai is also my daughter."
"Hmm...tsk, ok, ok..."
"Does it taste good, or do you want to know how to talk later?"
"...delicious, delicious, I mean the soup is delicious."
"Oh, weird look."
Ding dong——
At this time, the doorbell rang, saying Cao Cao, Cao Cao has arrived.
Cao Fengyao put down the bowl, and Yang Chengbi took off his apron. There was clearly a slight panic on his face, but he complained: "This girl doesn't have the key to the house, so why did she press the doorbell..."
"She must know that she has a guilty conscience."
Cao Fengyao replied, and his wife walked into the kitchen to prepare the dishes and bring them to the living room. The man walked to the door. He was not in a hurry to open the door, but quietly waited for the second ring of the doorbell. Then he regained his previous calm demeanor and pulled Open the door.
"Dad~"
"Hello, Professor Cao."
Outside the door, the two young people who came into view shouted one after another. His daughter Ai Qing lowered her head slightly to observe her. He Tianran grinned widely and pretended to be cheerful, but his ears were red. It had betrayed his inner nervousness.
Cao Fengyao said in a deep voice: "You're back?"
Cao Aiqing nodded cautiously: "Well..."
"Alone?"
"..."
The old father stared at his somewhat bewildered daughter, not to mention how Cao Aiqing would introduce He Tianran later. At least at this moment, He Tianran's grin was frozen on his face, and his heart was hit by 10,000 points. I don't count the co-author. It’s human.
And just when he was suffering in his heart, his right arm was suddenly gently held by someone. Cao Aiqing, who was usually shy and timid about emotions, now had a glow on his face, and he said in one breath:
"Dad...this is He Tianran. You know, he used to be my classmate...now...he...he is my boyfriend."
He Tianran only felt an electric current running from the Tianling Gai to the center of his feet, and then from the center of his feet back to the Tianling Gai. This recognition from his lover turned into a warm thing in his heart, which he could call confidence or self-confidence. Anyway, for He Tianran now, Cao Fengyao, who was standing in front of him and Cao Aiqing, no longer felt any pressure at all, and he instantly felt invincible, okay!
"I don't know what you like about this kid with his big teeth. Come in, come in... ugh~"
Cao Fengyao was helpless. Although Cao Aiqing had told them the news about being with He Tianran earlier, he was still angry after seeing it with his own eyes.
Giving up a place in front of the door, the girl ran into the house happily. He Tianran was still carrying some gifts and two big bags he had bought. He entered the door and asked cautiously:
"Professor Cao, these are some tea, wine, fruits and supplements that I bought for you and your aunt. Do you think where should I put them...?"
Cao Fengyao didn't answer, but glanced at the low table in front of the TV in the living room. He Tianran understood it, and the two men walked to the living room. Cao Aiqing, who came in first, was called in to help by Yang Chengbi in the kitchen. For a moment, the only people left on the scene were Got the two of them...
He Tianran was putting things under the low table. Cao Fengyao walked to the opposite side and sat down and watched him working. He Tianran was embarrassed by the look and began to actively look for topics. He took out two boxes of tea from the bag and said flatteringly:
"Professor Cao, last time we met, I found that you like tea, so I bought some tea leaves. Let's see if you bought the right tea."
Cao Fengyao caught his eye and saw a box of Qimen black tea and a box of Taiping Houkui. He said calmly:
"Things like tea are easy to say. What you can give out will be drank into your mouth sooner or later. As long as you are willing to spend money, you can do it right or wrong."
He Panshan asked He Tianran to bring these two boxes of tea from home. The taste must be good. Although my future father-in-law's reaction was a little weak, since he likes tea and is a university professor and leader of a cultural relics museum, A great master in the archaeological field, he shouldn't have to worry about tea at ordinary times, so He Tianran took out the second thing.
"You are right, there is also this purple clay pot, you have passed it by."
He Tianran took out a hand-packed purple clay teapot from another bag. Cao Fengyao opened the package and looked at it carefully. This teapot might not be as expensive as the previous two boxes of tea, but He Tianran explained:
"This is what Ai Qing picked for you. The pot is the graduation work of a classmate from the Academy of Fine Arts next door to our school. Isn't it graduation season recently? There are many graduation exhibitions at the Academy of Fine Arts. I went to see them with Ai Qing last week, and she fell in love with her at first sight. This, I said I would give it to you when I get home this time."
Cao Fengyao glanced at this boy. He must have liked the pot his daughter picked, but it was just the person in front of him...
Tsk.
"Your two boxes of tea are expensive. Young people should not waste their money. I like the teapot very much, but your aunt and I actually don't lack the gifts you gave us."
Cao Fengyao mentioned something, and He Tianran nodded and said:
"Understood, some fruit supplements are not worth much in the first place. I am not afraid of making you laugh when I tell you. I brought this tea from home, and the pot, no matter how good it is, is still a student work. It was originally priced at more than two thousand, but Your daughter bargained too hard, and finally got the 800 yuan. The initial price was too low, and the classmate didn't want to sell it. After all, it was just a purple clay pot, but Ai Qing managed to convince her that her father was a tea lover, so where was this pot? After finding a good place, the classmate gradually relaxed. Although the price has come down, Ai Qing's filial piety towards you is not compromised at all."
"Then you just watch Ai Qing bargain over the price?" Cao Fengyao asked.
"No way, I helped with the bargaining! But your daughter has her own set of theories and talents in this area. I didn't keep up with her pace of bargaining. I delayed my steps and even got a glare from her. In the end I just had to watch..."
Although Brother Tianran's image is not good in the eyes of his future father-in-law, his ability to focus on the key points and please others is always good. When he said this witticism, even Cao Fengyao, who always ignored him, had a tense expression. He was relieved, speechless but smiled empathetically.
He Tianran looked around and saw that the decoration of Cao Aiqing's home was in the new Chinese style. The area of about 200 square meters was enough for this happy family of three to live in harmony. The location of the community was also very good, located in To the south of the city center, although there was a serious traffic jam when I arrived, the public facilities and transportation around here are still very convenient.
"By the way, Professor Cao..."
He Tianran looked away and asked:
"I have heard Ai Qing say that she has raised an orange cat named 'Bodhisattva' since she was a child. Why didn't I see it?"
Mentioning this, Cao Fengyao's eyes dimmed and he said:
"died……"
"ah?"
The old man sighed and corrected his conclusion:
"You can't say death, but you also said that Ai Qing has raised this cat since she was a child. Now she is tall and graceful, but the cat is already old. I guess it was a premonition the year before or last. My life was approaching, so I slipped out of the house one morning and never came back..."
"That's it...I'm sorry."
He Tianran apologized for his ignorance.
Regarding this cat, the reason why He Tianran can remember it is firstly because the name is very special, and secondly, Cao Aiqing often mentioned it to him in high school and freshman year, but in recent years this situation has almost disappeared. It's a slightly sad thing, and it's not easy to say it.
"It's time to eat-"
At this time, a call made He Tianran look sideways. A quiet and beautiful woman walked out of the kitchen, followed by Cao Aiqing. They all held hot dishes in their hands. When they were placed properly, the beautiful woman used I wiped my hands with the apron on the table and walked over with a smile. Enthusiastically said:
"You are Xiao He, He Tianran, right? You are indeed a talented person."
She stretched out her hand and looked carefully at the object of her daughter's affection in front of her.
He Tianran hurriedly shook hands with the elder very nervously.
"Auntie, thank you very much. It was really scary when we met for the first time. I brought you some skin care products and cosmetics. I..."
He was about to turn around and take out the gift from the bag, but his hand was grabbed by the other party. He only heard Yang Chengbi laugh and say:
"Oh, don't be in a hurry, look at you kid, you are so panicked, things can't escape there. Knowing that Xiao Ai is going to bring you back today, I specially cooked a table of dishes. Let's eat first, don't let the dishes get cold. ."
"Okay, okay." He Tianran agreed in a hurry.
"By the way, Tianran, can you cook?" Suddenly, Yang Chengbi asked coldly.
He didn't know why, but he answered honestly:
"I know how to do it. It's okay to make some home-cooked meals."
Yang Chengbi smiled brightly:
"Then you are much better than Ai Qing's father. When he was your age, he could only cook a few noodles and even buy vegetables a few times. People who don't cook can't possibly know how hard it is to cook. Wait. You must eat more if you know how."
"Ahem...hum."
Cao Fengyao snorted coldly and walked past them. At the dining table not far away, Cao Aiqing held back the corners of her mouth that wanted to curl up and welcomed her father to the main seat. She herself sat next to her father. Then, He Tianran was also pulled to the dinner table by Yang Chengbi and sat opposite his girlfriend.
"What would you do if Xiao He said just now that he couldn't cook?"
Cao Fengyao took the meal brought by his daughter and asked his wife seemingly casually.
"Then I'll say that he and you are both the same."
The bickering between the old couple really added a touch of joy to the tense atmosphere. He Tianran looked at Cao Aiqing opposite, and really wanted to laugh but didn't dare to...
(End of chapter)
