Chapter 138 Not Enough Excuses
The elderly man couldn't find a reason to decline any longer, so he finally accepted it with a face full of gratitude, clearly very fond of Liu Wentian.
"Young man, you're really a good person. Anyone's daughter who gets to be your wife would be lucky," the old man said with a smile.
His wife, however, scrutinized Liu Wentian for a few seconds. Seeing that, although he was dressed simply, he was indeed handsome and well-built, she got an idea in her head and asked, "Young man, I'm curious if you have a girlfriend yet?"
Liu Wentian was taken aback, not understanding why she would bring this up. He shook his head and said, "Not currently."
But he added silently to himself that he probably would have one by this weekend.
Yesterday, during a phone call, he and Li Chuyue had agreed to go home together over the weekend. Liu Wentian believed that by the time they returned from Li Chuyue's home, he would have a girlfriend.
He could tell that Li Chuyue liked him as well. If he expressed his feelings, she would definitely not reject him, but he still planned to win over her parents before making his move.
Hearing Liu Wentian's response, the old woman was extremely pleased and asked with a laugh, "So, young man, how old are you?"
Liu Wentian began to suspect that she might be trying to set him up. He found it a bit amusing, but still replied, "22 years old."
When the old woman heard that, she was even more delighted. "22 is a great age. My daughter is also 22. Maybe you two could get to know each other!"
The old man now understood his wife's intentions too. He thought for a moment. His daughter didn't have a boyfriend yet, she was rather introverted, and it was unlikely she'd seek one out on her own. Liu Wentian seemed like a decent guy, he had stood up to those thugs earlier, and he was clearly capable. He would be a good match for his daughter.
So he laughed and said, "Yes, exactly! I hadn't thought of that. Young man, my girl is quite shy and reserved, but she's absolutely gentle. No girl in the city can match her for that. Plus, she's very beautiful."
The old woman added, "Yes, yes, my daughter is tall, has a trim waist, absolutely good for bearing children, and she's also educated. You two would surely have a lot to talk about."
Liu Wentian, "..."
It looked like these two were really trying to sell him on their daughter. But seeing their enthusiasm, could their daughter really be that desperate?
Tall, pretty, trim waist, educated, and still without a boyfriend?
Impossible!
Unless, their daughter was just so introverted and insecure to the point of being a homebody.
At that moment, a name popped into Liu Wentian's head.
Xie Jade. She really did fit the couple's description of their daughter.
Just as Liu Wentian thought this, he heard a surprised voice say, "Liu Wentian, what are you doing here?"
Liu Wentian turned around and was shocked. Speaking of Cao Cao, Cao Cao had arrived; it was a surprised Xie Jade standing behind him.
"I was just passing by and happened to run into some trouble. What about you? Are you here to pick someone up at the train station?" Liu Wentian asked, puzzled.
Lately, for some reason, Xie Jade seemed to be avoiding him, which puzzled him even more.
Xie Jade avoided making eye contact with Liu Wentian, nodded, and said, "I came to pick up my parents. They're coming from back home to visit me."
After saying that, she noticed Liu Wentian's parents standing next to him, giving them a puzzled look, and exclaimed in surprise, "Dad, Mom, what are you doing here?"
Liu Wentian was also taken aback. These two were Xie Jade's parents? Then the daughter they were trying to promote to him was actually Xie Jade?
That really was quite a coincidence!
Father Xie laughed and explained, "Little Shu, we were just waiting at the door for you, but then something happened."
He then told Xie Jade about finding a wallet, trying to return it, being falsely accused, and how Liu Wentian had come to help. After hearing this, Xie Jade thanked Liu Wentian, feeling increasingly disheartened inside.
In her view, Liu Wentian was so outstanding. Although he was a rich second generation who drove a sports car, he was genuinely kind and upright, simply the most excellent man.
In her heart, she harbored some feelings for Liu Wentian, but she knew that a relationship between them was impossible. To stop herself from daydreaming, she had even started avoiding Liu Wentian lately.
After Mr. Xie finished speaking, he laughed and said, "Xiaoshu, I didn't expect you to already know this young man. It really must be fate. Don't you still not have a boyfriend? The young man also doesn't have a girlfriend yet. Your mom and I think he's quite nice. Why don't you two try dating?"
"What??"
Stunned by her father's blunt words, Xiaoyu, who had already been interested in Liu Wentian, felt as if her secret had been exposed. Her face turned red, and she looked at Liu Wentian, a mix of panic and shyness in her gaze.
Though she understood it was impossible, how she wished Liu Wentian would reply, "Sure, why not take a chance and date us!"
Liu Wentian was also startled by Mr. Xie's directness and hurriedly said, "Uncle, Xiaoyu and I aren't very familiar with each other yet. It's too early to talk about this."
He wanted to say it was impossible since he and Li Chuyue were just about to take the final step together, but saying it was impossible would hurt Xiaoyu's pride, so he could only phrase it more tactfully.
Upon hearing this, Xiaoyu felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over her. She felt so aggrieved and sad she wanted to cry. Although Liu Wentian spoke tactfully, how could she not hear that he was essentially rejecting her? It was hardly different from saying it was impossible.
Nowadays, people who liked each other could end up in bed together the first time they met, let alone just date. Liu Wentian saying this meant he simply didn't fancy her.
Not wanting to show her disappointment, she forced a smile and said, "Yes, Dad, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's just head home."
However, neither Mr. Xie nor Mrs. Xie discerned Liu Wentian's rejection, still believing Supreme Capital people like to get to know each other first. So Mr. Xie smiled and said, "Alright, you two take your time to get to know each other.
"Dad! Let's not talk about this anymore. I drove here, so let's head back."
Xiaoyu just wanted to leave as soon as possible. Looking at Liu Wentian made her feel a wave of sadness.
Enjoy new tales from empire
"Alright, you drove here too? My girl is really impressive, even has a car now. Last month, Li Li came back to the village, saying you were doing worse than her, just assisting some celebrities. Humph, I think that girl is just jealous that my daughter is better than hers!"
When Mr. Xie heard Xiaoyu's words, his usually furrowed face showed pride, especially proud of his daughter.
Yet upon hearing this, Xiaoyu's face turned slightly red.
At this moment, Mrs. Xie had already picked up the local products scattered on the ground. Though she didn't say anything, she appeared particularly happy.
There's no parent who doesn't want their children to have a good life. Seeing their daughter having a car in the city, how could they not be happy?
Mr. Xie then turned to Liu Wentian, smiled, and said, "Young man, your name is Liu Wentian, right?"
"Yes, Uncle. You can just call me Xiaotian." Liu Wentian smiled and said, looking at the elderly couple, he thought of his own parents, his tone becoming very polite.
Seeing Liu Wentian being so polite made Mr. Xie even happier, and he smiled, "Good, good. Xiaotian, if we hadn't run into you today, it would have been troublesome. Come with us in Xiaoshu's car. We've brought a lot of local products, and we'll have lunch at Xiaoshu's place. Your aunt is quite a good cook."
Mrs. Xie also smiled and said, "Yes, Xiaotian, come to Xiaoshu's place for lunch, and you can also spend more time getting to know each other."
Clearly, she was still planning on setting up Liu Wentian and Xiaoyu together.
Liu Wentian wanted to refuse, but seeing Xiaoyu's parents were truly enthusiastic, he hesitated and said, "Isn't that too much trouble?"
"Not at all! No trouble at all! It's settled!" Mr. Xie said straightforwardly.
Given that, Liu Wentian didn't insist any further and said, "Okay then, I apologize for the intrusion."
"No intrusion at all," Mr. Xie laughed, happy.
"Liu Wentian, come with me," Xiaoyu suddenly said, her expression changing as she pulled him aside.