In the evening, they went to a seafood restaurant. Xue Lin loves seafood and all her relatives know it. She wanted to sit on her most favorite spot but she halted.
âOf course...â She knew it. Deep down she had a feeling this might happen. She just wanted to believe her youngest brother-in-law, thatâs all.
A group of people was sitting together. Three faces she knew very well. Her father, mother, and sister. The other three people; she didnât recognize them. But seeing a middle-aged couple and their son, it wasnât hard to guess what was going on.
As everyone looked at her, Xue Lin still stood there. She couldnât decide whether she should leave or stay. Her brother-in-law looked at her. He smiled and said, "What? Did we give you a pleasant surprise?"
Xue Lin slowly turned to face him. Her eyes were as calm as the ocean. She realized that she was having trouble breathing so she took some deep breaths. Her hands were trembling. She clenched her fists to stop her hands from shaking.
Tonight, she doesnât know what she will do.
She sat down with the rest and blankly looked at the three known faces. They looked rich. The middle-aged man had a beard and he wore a blue shirt and a white coat. He had a polite look on his face. The middle-aged woman wore a knee-length full-sleeved brown cocktail dress. She wore expensive diamond jewelry and heavy makeup. She had a haughty expression as though she was looking down at Xue Lin and her modest family. And then their son, he was wearing a black shirt and black pants. The first three buttons of the shirt were unbuttoned. He leaned back and eyed at Fa Jingfei, Xue Linâs sister.
Xue Lin didnât bother to greet them since she didnât like them from the start. She got a bad vibe from them. In her eyes, that old man looked like a pervert, the old woman looked like a woman who slept around and their son looked like a playboy.
Fa Xiaodan introduced his daughter in a friendly manner, "This is my youngest daughter Iâve been talking about. She is studying abroad."
The middle-aged man looked at Xue Lin. He tried to smile and said, "Iâm the Ge Familyâs Ge Chuan Li. Thatâs my wife Bai Yue and my youngest son Ge Junjie. Itâs a pleasure to finally meet you."
Xue Lin said, "Likewise." Her expression said otherwise.
Bai Yue didnât like Xue Linâs attitude. She said, "You girl! How do you speak to your elders? Havenât your parents taught you anything?"
Fa Xiaodan and Li Lifen flinched. They looked at their youngest daughter. Li Lifen glared at her and tried to signal her but Xue Lin didnât bother looking at her. "My parents taught me many things but Iâm not planning to follow their path."
"Dear, how can you choose an insolent girl for my one and only son?" Bai Yue looked at her husband feeling wronged.
Xue Lin paused. "Didnât you just say this guy is your youngest son? How can he be your only son?"
Bai Yue flinched. She glared at Xue Lin but her glare was wasted. It didnât make Xue Lin uncomfortable.
Ge Chuan Li coughed and said, "My eldest son is from the first wife. She died of an illness."
"Oh! Iâm sorry to hear that. That must be hard for you." Li Lifen covered her mouth showing sadness.
"Hhh." Bai Yueâs lips twisted.
Xue Lin narrowed her eyes. She could already feel what was going on. No wonder she felt something bad from them the moment she landed her eyes on them.
Ge Chuan Li shook his hands. "Please donât worry Mrs. Fa. Iâm happy with my family."
"Of course, you are. We can tell just by looking at you. You have such an accomplished son." Li Lifen was full of praise.
Xue Lin looked at her mother and thought, âWhy is she wagging her tail at them?â
"He has to be. Iâm the one who raised him." Bai Yue proudly said.
Xue Lin felt like vomiting over her face. She couldnât help but think, âThis family is a match made in heaven.ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Since the food was served. Everyone started to eat. Xue Lin lost her appetite the moment she saw them in the restaurant.