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Lin Wan knew the reason. Yang Ruoxi was afraid that her family might shame her because she had many relationships in the past. She just didnât want to tell them until she knew that she was absolutely sure about her current relationship.
Lin Wan could not tell Auntie Bao about it.
She told Auntie Bao about how Yang Ruoxi had met Tiantian at her university.
In the end, Auntie Bao thought that Tiantian was a decent man, but they still needed to spend more time together before thinking about something as serious as marriage.
Yang Yiren drove the car this time. Yang Ruoxi was quiet. Her father hadnât even said a word.
Her father was equally anxious. He was trying to find a way to ask her about the situation.
âDad, itâs not that I didnât want to tell you, but⦠I didnât know how to. We have been dating for only a few months. I wanted to make sure he was a good person before telling you about it. Please, donât be mad at me.â
âWhat? Child, Iâm not mad at you!â said Yang Yiren. âI am just thinking of a way to talk to you about it. Your mother was good at conversation, you know. Iâm not very good at it. However, Iâll say this: I respect your choice and your decision.â
âDadâ¦
âIâm also going to say that Iâm happy as long as you are happy. But⦠if you feel unhappy or unsafe at any point in your life, we will always be here to support you. Your grandmother and I, we love you. If something doesnât work out, you can come home to us. Weâll support you, no matter what.â
Yang Ruoxi wanted to give her father a hug, but he was driving. âDad⦠I love you and Grandma. Youâre the two most important people in my life.â
âSilly child, why would you even think I would be mad at you? Anyway⦠tell me about him. How is he? Where is he from?â
Yang Yiren felt bittersweet about the whole thing. He was happy that his daughter had grown up and could make her own decisions, but he felt a little sad. It felt as though he was losing his little girl somehow.
âHe is a decent person. He is from the north, though. Donât worry⦠I told him that I canât just leave my family and shift there. Either he comes to Yun City, or we can find a place between the north and the south. He is the only child in the family.â
âWould his family agree to him leaving, though?â
âYes. His family is very open-minded. They love him, but they also give him space to make his own decisions. Weâre back for the Christmas holiday, right? Usually, the family will be at home, and they celebrate the holiday together. Do you know where his parents and grandparents are at the moment?â
Yang Yiren smiled. His daughter was indeed happy. âWhere?â
âHis family went on a trip because they had already planned it. The trip is for old people only. He was left behind.â Yang Ruoxi laughed.
âReally?â
âYes. His grandparents are also very fun. They arenât like elders at all. They have the mind of a child, but they are very kind people. His grandfather is a veteran. Do you know what he wants to do in his life? Since he has worked hard all his life, he wants to travel the world with his wife now. They are like old, naughty children.â
âThey sound fun.â
âThey are! Itâs very easy to get along with them. I think you and Grandma will fit right in.â
âWhatâs his name?â
âOh, I forgot to tell you his name! His name is Liu Tiantian. He is the same age as me. We even study at the same university in Country Y. If he visits Yun City, will you be willing to meet him?â
âOf course!â
âI knew youâd understand. Dad, thank you so much! How should I tell my grandmother about this?â
âWeâre home now. Letâs talk about it inside. I think your grandmother will be ecstatic. She keeps asking me when you will bring home a grandson-in-law. She just wants a great-grandson.â
âWhy is Grandma in a hurry to marry me off? Is she trying to get rid of me?â
Yang Yiren laughed. âDonât tell her that. I donât think she has planned so far in the future. I am assuming she thinks you and her grandson-in-law will live here.â
âI understand.â
Tiantian had landed at Yun City airport. He sent Yang Ruoxi a message along with a picture of his boarding pass. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
âWow⦠you managed to get a ticket so fast!â
âWeâll be able to meet tomorrow morning, Bao âer. Iâm looking forward to it.â âMe too! Iâll pick you up from the airport. I really want to see you.â
âYouâre not allowed to drive that far! Just wait for me a little longer.â
Tiantian was already on the bus to Xuecheng and would only reach the hotel in the middle of the night. He didnât want to make Yang Ruoxi drive all night.
âDonât you want me to pick you up? Itâll only take about an hour to get there. I can leave from here at around eight in the morning.â
âNo need. Just wait for me at the hotel. I donât want you to tire yourself out before I get to see you.â
Yang Ruoxi sighed. She agreed to his plan.
The weather was cold, and her grandmother had fallen asleep. Yang Ruoxi wanted to tell her about her boyfriend, but she didnât have the heart to wake her up.
âDad, Grandma is asleep.â
âThen we can talk about it tomorrow.â Yang Yiren was preparing hot water in a bucket to soak his tired feet.
âAlright. Go and sleep after youâre done soaking your feet. Iâm going to go to sleep too. Goodnight!â
Yang Ruoxi video called Tiantian from her room. Tiantian was startled. If he picked up, he would be exposed. Yang Ruoxi would find out that he was already in Yun City. His surprise would be ruined! He ignored the call..