"Hello everyone, I usually hear Jiujiu say that you take good care of her, help her at work, and in everyday life in many ways. As a mother, I truly thank you from the bottom of my heart."
Xie's mother smiled as she greeted Tang Yu and the others.
Today, she wore a dress that highlighted her figure perfectly.
Sitting there, she radiated an elegance and dignity befitting a lady of high society.
Her face showed a warm smile that avoided any sense of distance, and her sweet voice made those who listened feel a tingling in their ears, as if bathed in a spring breeze.
Tang Yu's eyes, unable to avoid it, scanned her figure and thought that the aunt had a truly spectacular body.
Why hadn't the boss inherited that figure?
Of course, Tang Yu wasn't complaining. After all, flat-chested lolis had their own charm too.
"It's rare that you come to visit, so make yourselves comfortable, as if you were at home. Jiujiu has grown up, but it's the first time she brings friends home, so don't be shy."
Xie's father, with a naturally cold expression and a dominant presence, showed a sincere smile.
He even specially approached to shake hands with Tang Yu and the others.
"Little Tang, Little Jiang, what do you like to eat? Grandma will cook something special for you in a bit."
After speaking, the old woman invited them to sit by her side.
Meanwhile, her gaze was fixed on Tang Yu, analyzing him with attention and satisfaction.
Regardless of other aspects, this young man was truly handsome, much more than her husband had been when he was young.
Her granddaughter had a good eye, after all. In any case, a better choice than what she had made in her time.
"I eat everything, I'm not picky."
Tang Yu sat next to the old woman and began conversing with her.
Elders liked to receive visits from young people.
It wasn't for the gifts, but simply for the company.
Jiang Caixia silently sat to one side, looking at Tang Yu and Xie Jiujiu with a bit of envy.
If only she could be like them… Not having to be so nervous even to greet strangers.
The group chatted on the couch for about thirty minutes before the old woman smiled and spoke.
"Jiujiu, your friends have come from far away. Take them on a tour of the house, staying here chatting with us elders isn't that fun."
"That's not true! I love talking to grandma."
Xie Jiujiu, with a mischievous smile, kissed her grandmother on the cheek before taking Tang Yu and the others by the arm and dragging them outside.
"Let's go fishing! My family prepared a special pond for me, it's really easy to fish there."
When the three left, Xie's father leaned back on the couch and rubbed his forehead, looking somewhat worried.
Xie's mother, meanwhile, drank tea without saying anything.
"What's going on? Why aren't you saying anything? Are you not satisfied with that boy? He seems pretty good to me. Maybe his family situation isn't as good as ours, but he seems to have class."
Seeing that her son and daughter-in-law didn't respond, the old woman was the first to speak.
After talking for a while with Tang Yu, she really liked this handsome young man.
The children of prestigious families in Mingzhu couldn't compare to him in terms of demeanor and education.
Compared to them, he seemed more like the heir of a top-tier aristocratic family.
"His demeanor and manners are good, and physically there's nothing to criticize. It's not that I care too much about those aspects."
Xie's father looked at his mother, hesitated for a few seconds, and then continued.
"But I don't think that boy is the best match for Jiujiu."
"Why?"
The old woman frowned. If the boy met all the requirements, why was he not suitable?
It was rare for Jiujiu, who was just starting to fall in love, to find such a suitable young man.
"Because he has a very close relationship with that girl named Jiang."
Xie's father sighed bitterly. "That girl is introverted and doesn't talk much, but he can perfectly understand what she wants to say. That connection is not something that simple friends have."
"Certainly, the two of us don't have that."
Xie's mother couldn't help but make a sarcastic comment.
Xie's father sighed resignedly. "In any case, I don't think it's suitable. That boy and that girl have too ambiguous a relationship."
"Jiujiu is an innocent girl and has no malice in her heart. When I see the three of them together, they seem like a little family."
"That… Well, it's true."
The old woman, with her life experience, immediately understood and began to doubt.
The whole family saw Jiujiu as their treasure.
Of course, they wanted her to have complete happiness.
"We'll see, anyway, this is still not definitive. Girls also need to experience love failures to grow."
With these words, Xie's mother ended the topic.
After touring the Xie family's estate, Tang Yu and Jiang Caixia were dragged by Xie Jiujiu to a small pond to fish.
That pond had been specially designed for her, with such a high fish density that even the most inexperienced fisherman would never return empty-handed.
After playing for about an hour, Xie Jiujiu finally led them back for dinner.
To welcome them, the Xie family had prepared a table full of dishes from all regional cuisines.
During the meal, Xie's father and mother served them enthusiastically.
However, Tang Yu noticed a slight change in their attitude toward him.
He didn't need anyone to tell him to understand the reason.
After seeing the three of them together, as if they were an inseparable trio, any experienced adult would suspect.
"It's as if they're taking precautions in advance."
Tang Yu smiled bitterly to himself but decided to act naturally.
In the end, the natural thing was for him to be in control.
"Tang, try this eight-treasure duck with lotus fragrance. It's our chef's signature dish."
Just as Xie's mother was about to serve it to him, her eyes stopped on how Tang Yu was holding the chopsticks.
"Is something wrong, aunt?"
Noticing her fixed gaze, Tang Yu asked with a smile.
"Did an elder teach you how to hold chopsticks? It reminds me of a friend of mine."
Asked Xie's mother with a smile.
"It was my father. He's a perfectionist and always insists on holding them precisely in the same position. I got used to imitating him."
As he spoke, Tang Yu unconsciously adjusted his grip.
In the Tang family, table manners were extremely strict, and he had been rigorously trained in that regard.
"That's very good. Jiujiu, you should learn too. You're already an adult and still eat with a spoon."
Commented Xie's mother with a smile.
"Hey, that's unfair! Eating with a spoon is also fine."
Xie Jiujiu laughed without a care. For her, the important thing was to enjoy the food.
During the rest of the meal, Xie's mother seemed somewhat distracted and spoke less than usual.
After the meal, she couldn't help but pat Tang Yu's shoulder and say:
"Tang, can you come talk to me for a moment? There's something I want to ask you."
"Of course, aunt."
When Xie's mother approached, Tang Yu detected a faint and delicate scent from her. With a smile, he followed her out of the living room.
The two walked to a nearby garden before Xie's mother stopped, looked at him seriously, and asked in a low voice:
"Tang, are you from Su Hang?"
"Yes."
Tang Yu answered calmly. After all, his current identity did belong to Su Hang.
"I've seen your photos. You look a lot like Tang Gangcheng when he was young. Also, your demeanor is not like an ordinary investigator, and the way you hold chopsticks is exactly like his. Why this disguise?"
Xie's mother's words left him almost stunned.
How the hell did this aunt know his father?
And how had she recognized him with just those details?
Seeing his astonished expression, Xie's mother sighed and said with a melancholic voice:
"Has your father never told you that he had an ex-girlfriend?"
"...No."
Tang Yu felt a bit uncomfortable. His father had never told him about his past love life.
But if it was an ex-girlfriend, then everything made sense.
After all, women always say: "Even if you turn to ashes, I'll still recognize you."
If they truly loved someone, they would remember even the smallest details.
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