roccoschili Chapter 143 Eyes Full of Heartache
Chapter 143 Eyes Full of Heartache
Not to mention Ji Fengfan, the whole family was stunned by Xia Qingcen's loud voice. It was only when Dad Xia came back to his senses and cleared his throat, "I'll go to the backyard to see the ducks." Then he walked out, breaking the silence. Mother Xia hurriedly pulled Xia Qingcen's arm and whispered, "Cen Cen~"
Xia Qingqian lowered her head, not daring to look at Ji Fengfan's expression. Her sister was as unexpected as ever.
Ji Fengfan walked downstairs calmly and came to them. He first greeted Xia's father and mother, then looked at the young girl who looked somewhat similar to Xia Qingqian, smiled slightly, and replied, "Hello, Cen Cen."
As soon as Xia Qingcen entered the living room, she saw the gifts in the room. When she saw the famous brand bags and cosmetics that she recognized, her eyes widened. When she saw Ji Fengfan coming downstairs, she said straight to the point, "Brother-in-law, you are very generous."
"Cen Cen, you can choose whatever you like." Ji Fengfan said with a smile.
"Thank you, brother-in-law." Xia Qingcen didn't be polite to him, which made him feel a lot more at ease.
Mother Xia asked Ji Fengfan with concern whether he was sleeping well and what he wanted to eat in the evening.
Ji Fengfan replied politely, "Auntie, I slept well..."
Before he could finish, Xia Qingcen interrupted and said, "Let's have hot pot tonight. I really want to eat the tomato hot pot that my mother made herself. It's so comfortable to eat in the yard."
"Kid, who are you, the guest? You don't even know any manners." Mother Xia said, pretending to be angry.
Xia Qingcen stuck out his tongue and whispered, "Brother-in-law is not an outsider..."
Ji Fengfan's mouth corners were slightly raised, and it could be seen that he was in a good mood. He nodded, "Auntie, I'm not picky about food. I can eat anything. Just listen to Cen Cen's opinion."
He did not miss the moment Xia Qingcen said that he wanted to eat the hot pot made by Xia's mother, Xia Qingqian's eyes lit up.
It seems that Qianqian from their family also wants to eat hotpot.
"My brother-in-law also said he would listen to me. Mom, let's have hot pot tonight. I'll go help wash the vegetables." Xia Qingcen happily jumped and ran to wash the vegetables. Mother Xia looked at her little daughter's back and smiled dotingly, "Then I'll go pick some tomatoes at the door."
After everyone left, only Ji Fengfan and Xia Qingqian were left in the living room. Ji Fengfan took the initiative to hold her hand, and said to Xia Qingcen who was washing vegetables by the pool in the yard, "Cencen is very lively."
Xia Qingqian nodded, "Yes, she has been like this since she was a child. She can get along with everyone quickly and is quite courageous. I remember when I was in elementary school, my dad gave me five yuan of pocket money and put it in my schoolbag. My classmate took it and I was too embarrassed to ask others. She went straight to someone else's house and told my classmate's parents about it and helped me get the money back."
Xia Qingqian recalled her childhood memories. In fact, sometimes she felt as if she and her sister had swapped roles. From childhood to adulthood, it seemed that Xia Qingcen always rushed in front of her to protect her, and took care of her like an "older sister".
She thought of Xia Qingcen's call of 'brother-in-law' just now, and was afraid that Ji Fengfan would think too much, so she explained, "Cen Cen is just like that, don't mind it."
"What do you mind?" Ji Fengfan asked back.
"That's right...that's right...I called you 'brother-in-law'..." Xia Qingqian felt a little embarrassed when she mentioned this. She lowered her head and spoke in a very soft voice.
"Isn't it?" Ji Fengfan asked back, looking at her shy look.
"Ah?" Xia Qingqian raised her head, stunned.
"Although he is just a prospective brother-in-law, he will be my brother-in-law sooner or later. It all depends on when Qianqian can make him my permanent wife." Ji Fengfan said seriously, looking at Xia Qingqian with bright eyes.
Xia Qingqian was deeply attracted by the starlight in his eyes. Her heart began to beat uncontrollably, thump, thump. She could even hear the thunder-like sound.
There was a voice in my head that kept ringing.
What did he mean, something about it being sooner or later, something about becoming a regular employee, the answer seemed to be obvious. Meeting his affectionate eyes, she did not dare to think about it further, fearing that she had misunderstood what he meant.
She's not confident enough.
So, at this moment, she chose to escape.
Xia Qingqian lowered her head and said, "I'll go help wash the vegetables." Then she quickly ran away.
Ji Fengfan looked at her leaving back and felt a little disappointed. In fact, he had not thought about it so quickly before coming here, nor did he consider when the two of them would progress to the next stage.
However, the current situation made him want to do so, so he asked.
It seems that he is afraid that his little woman will be scared.
He was too impatient. Originally, being able to come back with her and formally meet her family as her boyfriend would have been a big step for the two of them. What follows next, just needs to be done slowly. He has the patience to wait, waiting for her to believe that there will be a bright future between them.
night.
A table and chairs were set up in the small courtyard. An alcohol stove for hot pot was placed on the table. The fried hot pot base was already cooking, and the rich aroma was wafting in the air. The table was full of dishes. In addition to preparing hot pot, Mother Xia also stewed a pot of dried bamboo shoots and old duck. She stewed the ducks she raised at home and the dried bamboo shoots she dug from the mountain at home together. When you open the pot, you'll be tempted just by the smell.
The family sat around the table. Dad Xia opened a bottle of white wine from his collection and wanted to have a drink with Ji Fengfan. Mom Xia and the two sisters Xia Qingqian drank Coke and lemonade. Xia Qingcen asked everyone to raise their glasses and toast, and the dinner started with a full sense of ceremony.
Ji Fengfan actually hadn't felt this kind of 'home' atmosphere for a long time. Although he often got together with Tang Yichen and the others, he felt more of a brotherhood. Not to mention returning to Ji's house, where he finished a meal in a cold atmosphere.
This feeling is just like when my parents were still alive, cozy and warm.
After taking the first sip of wine, Dad Xia, who had been holding it in for a whole day, finally couldn't help but start checking the household registration.
Ji Fengfan answered politely, "Uncle and aunt, my parents are both gone, and my grandfather is still at home. We don't live together. I'm currently working in the entertainment sector of a group company."
When Father Xia and Mother Xia heard him say that his parents were gone, they were both stunned. After they came to their senses, their eyes were full of heartache. Mother Xia kept picking up food for Ji Fengfan, "Eat more, eat more."
Mr. Xia's work of checking the household registration ended as soon as it began. After that, he just kept asking Ji Fengfan to eat more and didn't ask any more questions.
Ji Fengfan was injured, so Xia Qingqian didn't let him drink more. After he and Xia's father took the first sip, she changed his drink to lemonade. In the end, Xia's father drank his own drink alone.