Chapter 431 Picking up Xin Xin
Chapter 431 Picking up Xin Xin
"It's all your fault, you bastard, you went on and on last night."
Su Xi glared at Chen Le, annoyed.
Even so, after a night of working together, although both of them were awake, neither of them got up. They stayed in bed for a long time before finally getting up, spending a considerable amount of time washing up, and finally leaving home.
As soon as I stepped out of the house, I saw Bai Zhi standing straight outside the door, like a statue.
"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, Bai Zhi."
Chen Le looked at Bai Zhi with some apology.
Upon hearing this, Bai Zhi simply shook her head slightly to indicate that it was alright, but her expression remained indifferent.
Bai Zhi then went straight to the back seat and opened the car door for Chen Le and Su Xi.
Only after Chen Le and Su Xi got into the car did he slowly ask:
"Where?"
"Go to this address."
Su Xi took out her phone, opened the navigation, and told Bai Zhi the address.
Bai Zhi nodded, then drove towards Su Xi's parents' house.
After a drive of more than an hour, the three of them finally arrived at the neighborhood where Su Xi's parents lived.
After Bai Zhi parked the car, Chen Le and Su Xi got out.
Bai Zhi followed them upstairs.
When Chen Le arrived at Su Xi's parents' house, he reached out and knocked on the door.
A short while later, the door was opened.
When Su's parents saw Chen Le and Su Xi, smiles immediately appeared on their faces.
"Xiao Le, Xiao Xi, you've arrived."
Su's mother greeted them warmly.
Although Su's father wasn't as enthusiastic as Su's mother, he still smiled.
However, Chen Le noticed a hint of reluctance in Su's father's smile.
Chen Le knew that Su's father was still somewhat dissatisfied with him.
After all, given how awful he was in his past life, it was understandable that Su's father worried that he wasn't good enough for Su Xi.
However, Chen Le believed that one day, Su's father would see his good qualities.
Just as Chen Le was exchanging pleasantries with Su's parents, a childish voice suddenly rang out from inside the room.
"Mom and Dad, you're here."
Upon hearing this, Chen Le's face immediately broke into a smile.
Turning around, I saw a petite figure running towards me.
It was her own daughter, Xin Xin.
Xin Xin ran excitedly to Chen Le's side and hugged his leg.
"Dad, I miss you so much."
"That's what Xin Xin said in her childish voice."
Upon hearing this, Chen Le's face immediately lit up with a happy smile.
Reaching out to hug Xin Xin, Chen Le asked softly:
"Xin Xin, do you miss your dad?"
Chen Le hugged Xin Xin tightly, his face beaming with happiness.
Feeling the warmth emanating from Xin Xin, Chen Le finally felt completely relieved.
Thankfully, Xin Xin is alright.
Just as Chen Le was holding Xin Xin, Su Xi was also pulled aside by her mother.
"Xiaoxi, that girl is..."
Su's mother looked at Bai Zhi with a puzzled expression and asked with some curiosity.
Upon hearing this, Su Xi turned to look at Bai Zhi and then explained:
"Mom, you mean Bai Zhi? She's the bodyguard I hired for Chen Le."
"bodyguard?"
Upon hearing this, Su's mother couldn't help but show a hint of surprise on her face.
Mother Su looked Bai Zhi up and down, and said with some suspicion:
"Where do you find such a young girl to be a bodyguard?"
Although Su's mother was old, she still had a very sharp eye.
She could tell at a glance that Bai Zhi was not very old, and looked about the same age as Su Xi.
Such a young woman, working as a bodyguard?
Su's mother could hardly believe it.
"Mom, don't let her young age fool you, she's very capable."
Upon hearing this, Su Xi immediately began to explain.
Su Xi naturally knew what her mother was thinking; after all, Bai Zhi certainly didn't look like a bodyguard.
However, Su Xi knew very well just how terrifying Bai Zhi's strength was.
When Chen Le was in danger, it was Bai Zhi who saved him.
Therefore, Su Xi was quite confident in Bai Zhi's abilities.
"But……"
Su's mother was still somewhat skeptical, after all, Bai Zhi looked far too young.
Moreover, she's so beautiful, isn't it a bit inappropriate for her to be a bodyguard?
"Mom, don't worry, Bai Zhi is really amazing."
Su Xi explained again.
Upon hearing this, Su's mother fell silent.
However, Su's mother still looked at Bai Zhi with some suspicion.
Su's mother knew very well how much of a scoundrel her son-in-law had been in the past.
Now that her prodigal son has finally turned over a new leaf, she doesn't want her daughter to suffer any more injustices.
"You... who would hire such a young female bodyguard for their husband?"
Su's mother reached out and tapped Su Xi's forehead, saying with a hint of helplessness.
Just then, Chen Le walked over carrying Xin Xin.
"Mom and Dad, Su Xi and I came here this time to take Xin Xin back home."
Chen Le looked at Su's parents and said with a serious expression.
Upon hearing this, Mr. and Mrs. Su couldn't help but show a hint of reluctance on their faces.
For the past few months, Xin Xin has been living with them, and the two elders have long regarded Xin Xin as their precious daughter.
Now that Xin Xin is suddenly being taken away, the two elders are naturally reluctant to part with her.
However, the two elders also knew that Xin Xin was not their child after all; she had her own parents.
"Okay, then you can take Xin Xin back."
After a moment of silence, Su's father slowly spoke.
Although Su's mother was somewhat reluctant, she didn't say anything.
"Thank you, Mom and Dad."
Upon hearing this, Chen Le immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
What he feared most was that his parents would disagree.
Now that Su's parents have agreed, Chen Le feels much more at ease.
However, Chen Le was too happy too soon.
Mr. Su changed the subject and continued:
"Chen Le, I heard from Su Xi that you just moved, right? It's newly renovated, and formaldehyde and such can be harmful to children. Maybe we should..."
Su's father looked at Chen Le with some hesitation and did not continue speaking.
However, the meaning is already quite clear.
Su's father was worried that Chen Le and Su Xi's new home would contain formaldehyde, which would affect Xin Xin's health.
Upon hearing this, Chen Le was left speechless, unsure whether to laugh or cry.
This father-in-law really can't bear to part with Xin Xin.
Chen Le looked at Su Xi with a hint of helplessness. Su Xi immediately understood and explained to her father:
"Don't worry, Dad. The house is fully furnished and ready to move in. It has also been tested, so there's no need to worry about formaldehyde."
Su Xi offered an explanation.
Upon hearing this, Su's father nodded and said nothing more.
"When will you pick up Xin Xin?"
After a moment of silence, Su's father continued.
Before Chen Le could speak, Su's mother spoke up:
"You old man, you just can't bear to part with Xin Xin."
"Chen Le, wait a while before you leave. I bought a lot of good things today. Why don't you stay for dinner?"
Su's mother warmly pulled Chen Le along, smiling as she spoke.
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