Ye Qiu said seriously, “Professor, you really are a good person.”
This sounded a bit familiar, but never mind; the precious gem of the research institute must be taken seriously.
Wang Chengde nodded with satisfaction, “Alright, Li Shu, take some people to pick up Ye Qiu’s mother. I’ll go with him to find a place to meet the in-laws.”
Lu Chen’s family background was no secret at the school; the original owner was precisely drawn to Lu Chen’s superior family conditions.
Lu Chen’s father’s company ranked among the top ten in the capital, which was why there were whispers that Lu Chen was the golden son-in-law.
On the way to the appointment.
“Mom and Dad, Ye Qiu has already found a place.”
Lu Congrong was displeased. “Hmph, not even coming to pick you up for the meeting, how dismissive!”
“Dad, I told you, the research institute needed people recently, and Ye Qiu has been busy controlling the machines. Didn’t you see that big fire? Thanks to the aircraft, there were no casualties!”
Father Lu scoffed.
Father Lu grunted, “We’ve not seen each other for the entire month; he’s not paying attention to you at all. Just so you know, when I was pursuing your mother, I had to deliver breakfast to her every day at the dormitory!”
“Dad, Ye Qiu works hard every day, getting up early and studying late, and every time he has a break, he comes to find me!”
Father Lu glared. “Hmph, do you think your father didn’t go to college? You think you can fool me? You’re still too young!”
“And remember, all men are untrustworthy and fickle; those who easily get something never cherish it. Just listen to what I say later.”
Mother Lu shot Father Lu a glare. “Don’t listen to your dad’s nonsense. You’ll know how charming Qian Qian’s boyfriend is when you meet him.”
“But it’s too early to talk about engagement; you haven’t even graduated from university yet, so there’s no rush.”
Lu Chen pouted. “Oh.”
Aren’t you also a man? Are you a fickle person too? Lu Chen wanted to protest but was met with his father’s glare.
Father Lu took out his phone and searched the school forum for the keywords “Ye Qiu.”
[Openly challenging Professor Wang during the lecture]
[Skipped class for a month]
Wow, is this what his son called diligent? Did his son’s eyes get covered in dirt?
He was determined to expose Ye Qiu’s true colors!
Upon arriving at the location.
Well, this place was hard to book; this was a show of power.
It’s not that the food inside was particularly expensive or tasty, but this restaurant was exclusive to the capital’s research institute; almost no one else was admitted, adding to its mysterious aura.
Mother Lu nodded in satisfaction. “I heard he came from the capital’s research institute; it’s quite thoughtful to meet here.”
“Look at you, always saying others are dismissive; I think this place is pretty good. I wanted to come here before but couldn’t make a reservation.”
Father Lu: Haha, this is just a tactic he used back in the day.
The waitress at the entrance, upon hearing their reservation, enthusiastically led them to their designated private room.
Indeed, this place was known as the hardest restaurant to book in the capital; while Father Lu maintained a calm exterior, inside he was screaming with excitement.
Zhao Fangchun, sitting inside, brightened upon seeing the incoming guests and immediately took a liking to the seemingly well-behaved Lu Chen, along with the still-seated Ye Qiu.
“You must be Qian Qian’s parents; I’m Ye Qiu’s mother, Zhao Fangchun. Just call me Fangchun.”
She had heard her son mention that he was dating a boyfriend; while she couldn’t accept it at first, her son was genuinely fond of him. Therefore, she took the time to understand homosexual culture, fearing her son might encounter odd people. Now she felt relieved to meet him.
Mother Lu, seeing the man who nearly matched her aesthetic standards, was taken aback. His looks were good, and his intelligence was top-notch; no wonder Qian Qian was fascinated.
“Fangchun, this must be Ye Qiu, he looks really handsome. If I were twenty years younger, maybe I’d be moved as well, haha.”
“Hello, future in-laws.”
Father Lu forced a smile, “Do you really think you can call us future in-laws right now?”
This brat really knew how to flatter.
Ye Qiu smiled thoughtfully, “Oh, hello, Dad and Mom.”
“Hey.” Before Father Lu could refuse, Mother Lu chimed in.
Father Lu’s expression turned to one of betrayal as he looked at Mother Lu, heartbroken that his beloved wife had turned against him!
Li Shu, who had gone outside to get flowers for Ye Qiu, and Wang Chengde, who took a stroll to the restroom, returned at the same time and opened the door.
“Wow, you stepped out for a bit, and future mother-in-law and father-in-law have arrived; the boyfriend looks pretty good…”
He gasped slightly; how did this boy look more like a young man?
Wow, why didn’t the boyfriend notify in advance? Almost said the wrong thing.
“Lu… Lu Congrong?” Wang Chengde found the middle-aged man in front of him somewhat familiar.
Father Lu replied without thinking, “It’s Lu Congrong, teacher.”
Why was his university professor here?!!!
After they greeted each other, an awkward silence filled the room.
It seemed unlikely to expect Ye Qiu to break the tension.
Professor Wang wanted to speak, but all he had prepared were compliments for girls, his mind racing.
As he glanced at the praise Li Shu had texted him, he wished he could hit him; how could he say such a thing?
“Ye Qiu is a kid I’ve watched grow up… he can be said to be perfect from head to toe; every day I am amazed by his intelligence and talent. He represents the pinnacle of human IQ…”
As it turned out, he really managed to say it.
Turning off his phone, out of sight, out of mind, “Most importantly, this kid is honest and trustworthy; even with all the slander online, he hasn’t complained a word…”
Professor Wang briefly explained the jealous posts that smeared Ye Qiu while introducing his important role at the research institute. Mother Lu felt more at ease, much more satisfied.
Father Lu had to admit that this kid was indeed good-looking; listening to Professor Wang, he seemed to have some real skills as well.