kvmb Chapter 240 I Truly Like Him
Chapter 240 I Truly Like Him
Zhou Chiye put down his chopsticks and replied with a smile, "Auntie, don't worry, I've already mentioned Xiaxia to my parents. They're looking forward to seeing her every day. When they found out we got our marriage certificate, they even called yesterday to urge me to bring Xiaxia back as soon as possible."
"I'll find some time later to have my uncle and aunt have a meal with my parents."
As he spoke, he took out a bank card from the inside pocket of his coat, gently placed it on the table, and pushed it in front of Yunxia's parents: "This is the betrothal gift I prepared. There is 2.88 million yuan in it for good luck. Please accept it, Uncle. Consider it my promise to Xiaxia. I will definitely treat her well in the future and not let you two worry."
"I've already had the designer make the hardware. They've chosen styles that Xiaxia likes. Once it's finished, I'll take her to try it on. If it doesn't fit, we can make some changes."
He paused, then added, "The apartment in the west of the city was bought in full, and Xiaxia's name has already been added to the property certificate, so you and your uncle can rest assured."
Looking at the bank card on the table and hearing how he had arranged everything so meticulously, Yunxia's mother's smile deepened. She took his hand and patted it, saying, "You child, how can you be so thoughtful! We're not after these things, we just want to see that you genuinely care for Xiaxia. With you like this, we can rest assured."
Yunxia's father put down his wine glass, his fingertips gently stroking the rim. His gaze swept over the bank card on the table, then fell on Yunxia. His tone was steady but carried an undeniable seriousness: "You've been very kind with the dowry, but we, the old couple, will not let Xiaxia suffer any injustice."
He looked up at Zhou Chiye and said, word by word, "We have already prepared Xiaxia's dowry: a shop in the city center, a car, and 1.2 million yuan in savings. We will give it to her before the wedding."
“Although our Yun family is not as wealthy as yours, we will not skimp on the face we owe our daughter. We want you to know that Xiaxia is not a child who is unloved. If you dare to treat her badly in the future, we, as her parents, will never sit idly by.”
Zhou Chiye paused in his chopsticks, then nodded solemnly: "Uncle, I understand. I will remember your and Aunt's kindness and will treat Xiaxia even better in the future, and never let her suffer any grievances."
Yunxia looked at the bank card pushed onto the table, then glanced at her parents, and felt a slight soreness in her nose.
Tears welled up in Yunxia's mother's eyes, then she sniffed and smiled, saying, "It's time to change how you address me. Now that you and Xiaxia have registered your marriage, we are family."
Zhou Chiye's Adam's apple bobbed, then he picked up his wine glass and said somewhat excitedly, "Dad, Mom."
Yunxia's father picked up his wine glass and nodded, which was his way of acknowledging it.
Yunxia's mother also drank the wine in her glass, her eyes a little red: "Now, the weight on Xiaxia's father's and my hearts has been lifted."
Yunxia took a sip of juice, feeling somewhat uneasy.
She has never been the type to obediently follow instructions since she was a child.
Her parents wanted her to take the civil service exam to secure a stable job, or to take over the family business after graduation. However, she insisted on going to Nanzhou alone to pursue her passion and make her own way in the world.
When things get busy, let alone going home, even video calls often end abruptly, and it's rare to see each other once or twice a year.
Later, they kept urging her to go on blind dates and find love, which she found very annoying, so she didn't want to go home.
I'm immediately faced with pressure to get married as soon as I get home.
But seeing them worrying about these things for their own marriages now fills me with mixed feelings.
Yunxia unconsciously lowered her head, the soreness in her eyes gradually dissipating, and the outline of the "home" that had once seemed so distant in her heart finally became clear and warm.
Zhou Chiye, who was standing next to her, noticed that she was in a low mood. He quietly reached out from under the table, gently grasped her fingertips, and rubbed his fingertips against the back of her hand.
The warmth from his palm startled Yunxia slightly, and she turned her head to look at him.
Zhou Chi didn't say anything, but simply put another piece of her favorite sweet and sour fish into her bowl, his eyes conveying a silent reassurance.
Just as everyone continued eating, Yunxia suddenly said, "Mom and Dad, there's actually something else I haven't told you yet."
Yunxia's parents looked up at the same time.
"I'm pregnant, I'm over two months along," Yunxia said.
Yunxia's parents were both taken aback, and Zhou Chiye also didn't expect Yunxia to tell them about this today.
Because Yunxia was worried that they wouldn't be able to accept it, she wanted to wait until after telling them about the marriage before making it public.
"Pregnant...pregnant?" Yunxia's mother was shocked.
Zhou Chiye quickly said, "I'm sorry, Mom and Dad, it's my fault."
"I should have married Xiaxia sooner and told you about this sooner..."
Before Zhou Chiye could finish speaking, Yunxia's father slammed his wine glass down on the table: "You two didn't get married just because of the child, did you?"
The air fell silent instantly.
Yunxia pursed her lips: "Not entirely. I genuinely like him, which is why I want to marry him and have the child." She paused, "The child was an accident, but the marriage is serious."
This was the first time Zhou Chiye had heard Yunxia admit to herself that she liked him.
A surge of joy welled up in his heart, and he said more earnestly, "Even without children, I would still want to marry Xiaxia."
"The arrival of this child has simply accelerated the process. Mom and Dad, don't worry, I sincerely want to marry Xiaxia."
Yunxia's father's expression softened slightly, and Yunxia's mother quickly chimed in, "Okay, okay, we believe you."
“That’s good. Xiaxia is already twenty-nine. She’s busy with work, and it wouldn’t be good for her health if she had a baby a few years later. This way, when the baby is born, Xiaxia’s dad and I will have the energy to help you take care of the child.”
"That's a good thing."
Yunxia's father took a sip of his drink: "Hmph, they really know how to act first and ask questions later."
Then Yunxia's mother started asking questions incessantly: "Xiaxia, have you been vomiting a lot these past two months? Can you eat well? Have you experienced dizziness or weakness? Have you been having your regular checkups? What did the doctor say?"
"And your job, you're usually so busy. Now that you're pregnant, you need to rest properly. The first three months are the most important. Tomorrow I'll go with you to the hospital for a detailed check-up to see if you're lacking any nutrients, so I can make you some nourishing soup."
A barrage of questions came at her, and Yunxia replied, "Mom, don't worry, I'm doing my job. I've had all my checkups on time, and the doctor said everything is normal. It's just that my morning sickness is a bit noticeable, but don't worry."
Zhou Chiye chimed in, "Mom, don't worry, I cook light meals for her every day, and we've found a nutritionist. We'll definitely take good care of her and the baby."
Yunxia's father put down his wine glass, his expression softening: "Since you're pregnant, don't work too hard. If the company isn't understanding, just take a break. It's not like we can't afford to support you at home."