Part 2
“Okay, Brother Nie has already told me the specifics. I should be able to handle this,” Ning Qingqing said.
“En.” Ning Ruoyun suddenly looked at Gu Youchen in the front seat and said, “Little Gu, if Qingqing has any questions about the project, help guide her.”
Gu Youchen nodded, “Okay, Ms. Ning, I’ll be available anytime Qingqing needs me.”
Ning Qingqing didn’t expect her mother to be so bossy, but from this point of view, it seemed that Ms. Ning approved of “Little Gu’s” abilities. Then it would be easier to accept the truth when she revealed it later?
Traffic wasn’t bad at noon, and they quickly arrived at the restaurant.
Gu Youchen had booked a private room in advance, so the atmosphere was quiet along the way.
“Ms. Ning, we’ve ordered some dishes in advance, according to Qingqing’s suggestion of your preferred tastes. Would you like to add or remove anything?” Gu Youchen handed over the menu.
Ning Ruoyun waved her hand, “No need, just keep what Qingqing ordered.”
The waiter came to make tea for the three of them and left the private room.
Ning Qingqing knew it was time for her to confess—
She took a deep breath and turned to her mother. Ning Ruoyun was also looking at her, her gaze as calm as ever.
Ning Qingqing suddenly lacked confidence. She quickly took a sip of tea to clear her throat before finally speaking:
“Mom, I need to confess something, I’m married.”
“I went to the Civil Affairs Bureau and got my marriage license with Youchen a week ago.”
Ning Qingqing finished quickly, watching her mother’s expression without blinking.
However, she saw nothing.
The private room was silent, and Ning Qingqing’s heart sank—it’s over, she must be furious! Wuwu, the calm before the storm is the most terrifying…
Just as Ning Qingqing was preparing for a storm, Gu Youchen spoke.
He stood up and said earnestly, “Mom, Qingqing isn’t to blame for hiding this from you. I fell in love with her at first sight and wanted to marry her, and I took her to get the marriage license while she was drunk.”
Ning Ruoyun finally looked up at Gu Youchen.
She nodded calmly, “En, continue.”
Gu Youchen said, “Although I did initially trick her into marrying me, I genuinely want to spend my life with her. I promise to do my best to make her happy and do everything I can to make her feel that getting married to me was the right choice, and that she won’t regret it when she’s old!”
Hearing this, Ning Qingqing looked at Gu Youchen in shock.
These words were said to Ning Ruoyun, but she inexplicably felt like they were a promise or a confession to her.
When she and Gu Youchen got their marriage license, they didn’t have any feelings, but she clearly felt that he was working hard to cultivate their marriage.
And the problems she had been worried about with meeting his parents were all shifted to him.
Ning Qingqing herself suddenly felt relieved. She was afraid that Ning Ruoyun would be angry with Gu Youchen, so she added,
“Mom, although I was drunk, I was conscious, and getting married was my own choice, not forced by Youchen.”
Seeing the couple taking responsibility for each other, Ning Ruoyun’s worries lessened considerably.
She didn’t respond directly to the matter but looked at Gu Youchen and said, “What are the Gu family’s plans?”
Gu Youchen said, “I took Qingqing to meet my parents last weekend. They liked Qingqing very much and said that whenever you and Dad are free, we can sit down together and discuss the wedding details.”
Ning Ruoyun caught the key information and asked Ning Qingqing, “Does your father know about this?”
Ning Qingqing shook her head, “I haven’t told him yet.”
Ning Ruoyun’s lips curved slightly, “Good, you can tell him now.”
Ning Qingqing instantly understood—
Her mother was showing off again; her father knew later than she did; she won.
Ning Qingqing made the call in front of her mother. Her father, Tan Haize, answered quickly, “Qingqing.”
Ning Qingqing put the call on speakerphone, “Dad, I need to tell you something.”
Tan Haize immediately sat up straight, “Qingqing, speak.”
Ning Qingqing said, “Have you heard of the Gu Group in the imperial city?”
Tan Haize said, “Yes, but my company doesn’t do business with them.”
Ning Qingqing said, “I got my marriage license with Gu Youchen from the Gu Group.”
There was silence on the other end of the phone for a few seconds. It sounded like Tan Haize had bumped into something, with a series of clanging sounds, completely different from Ning Ruoyun’s composure.
Tan Haize’s voice rose several pitches, “Qingqing, when did this happen? Why didn’t you discuss such a big matter with your father?”
Ning Qingqing said, “It was… urgent at the time. But Youchen is very nice, so…”
Tan Haize seemed to take several deep breaths before saying, “Then Dad will go to the imperial city. Let’s have both families meet.”
Having said that, he seemed to remember something and suddenly lowered his voice, “Does your mother know about this marriage?”
Ning Qingqing: “…” She knew this question was coming.
Just as Ning Qingqing was about to answer, Ning Ruoyun spoke.
She gave a chilling laugh, “Haha, coincidentally, I knew an hour earlier than you.”
To beat Tan Haize, she even revealed that she knew about it at the airport.
Sure enough, after hearing this, Tan Haize was a bit unhappy, “Haha, you’re quite impressive, flying to the imperial city whenever you want, acting like you’re an 18-year-old flying around all the time!”
Ning Ruoyun said calmly, “Don’t worry about me; my figure is like an 18-year-old’s; unlike some people, whose hairline and belly are equally impressive!”
Ning Qingqing: “…”
She didn’t know why her mother would turn from a strong CEO into an elementary school kid when she saw her father.
And it seemed her father had a similar mentality.
Sigh, these two were sworn enemies in their past lives; they shouldn’t have gotten married!
She coughed lightly, reminding her father, “Dad, Youchen is here, do you want to chat with him?”
Tan Haize, upon hearing this, immediately regained his composure, his tone serious and steady, “Little Gu, give my regards to your parents. Ask when your parents are free, and let’s have both families sit down and chat?”
Gu Youchen said, “Dad, my parents are always available. Whenever you’re free, you can come over anytime.”
“Good.” Tan Haize said, “I’ll prepare and come over right away.”
“Okay, Dad, once you’ve booked your tickets, I’ll go with Qingqing to pick you up at the airport,” Gu Youchen responded.
Finally, after hanging up, Ning Qingqing felt a little awkward seeing her parents like that.
However, Ms. Ning Ruoyun was very calm. Her phone rang, and she picked it up, transforming back into her powerful CEO persona.
After she put away her phone, Gu Youchen handed over a gift bag that he had prepared, “Mom, Qingqing and I have prepared a small gift for you. Do you like it?”
Ning Ruoyun accepted it, “Little Gu, you’re thoughtful.”
She opened the box in front of Gu Youchen. Seeing that it was high-quality Hetian jade seeds, her eyes lit up, “The material and craftsmanship are top-notch. Did Little Gu buy this at an auction?”
Gu Youchen nodded, “Yes, I saw it and thought it was nice, so I bought it.”
At this moment, the waiter came to serve the food, Ning Ruoyun put away the gift, and they chatted while eating.
After the meal, Ning Ruoyun understood Gu Youchen a little better.
The deed was done; she didn’t have any objections or support for Ning Qingqing’s marriage. She felt that as long as it was her daughter’s own choice, then she should go forward seriously.
If she’s happy, they should stay together. If she’s unhappy, she should stop the losses.
Life shouldn’t be wasted on regrets. Every choice should be made in accordance with one’s heart.
Since her daughter was married and they needed to meet the in-laws, Ning Ruoyun canceled her other schedule for the next day to prepare to meet the Gu family.
Tan Haize also called to tell Ning Qingqing that he would arrive in the imperial city that night and that they would all sit down and talk the next day.
With everything arranged, the three of them walked out together.
Ning Qingqing went to the restroom, while Gu Youchen and Ning Ruoyun waited for her in the corridor.
Just then, the door to the next private room opened, and Shen Zhiyu and Si Luoqing came out together.
Behind them was Si Yunli, the current head of the Si family, Si Luoqing’s father.
Shen Zhiyu saw Gu Youchen at a glance, her expression immediately stiffened, but her feet unconsciously moved towards Gu Youchen.
Si Luoqing also saw him, but she had no connection with the Gu family, and since that incident at the golf course, she didn’t go over.
However, Si Yunli behind them suddenly strode forward, his previous dejected expression gone, and with a smile on his face, he said to Ning Ruoyun, “Ms. Ning, what a coincidence, you’ve come to the imperial city? I’ve been wanting to contact you for the past two days…”
Author’s Note:
Little Gu’s meeting with his future in-laws was also full of fun~
Okay, some villains are about to be slapped in the face!
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