novelPairMe Chapter 1136 A Subtle Reminder
Chapter 1136 A Subtle Reminder
Huo Yanchen thought for a moment and said, "Okay."
The next day, Huo Yanchen went to the Jiang family.
Jiang's mother personally cooked a table full of delicious food.
"Come on, try your sister-in-law's cooking. How is it? Not bad, right?" Mr. Jiang held Mrs. Jiang's hand tightly, his eyes full of love.
They were truly in love; they were childhood sweethearts. Jiang's father had already won her over when they were in school.
At that time, he didn't have such a big company or such outstanding achievements, but he was very sincere, which was the most touching thing for Jiang's mother.
Jiang's mother is a great cook, but she rarely cooks. This time, she personally prepared a table full of delicious food.
Jiang's mother also urged, "Yanchen, eat more. Look how skinny you are, so tall, but you don't weigh much. This sweet and sour pork is Manman's favorite, you should try some too."
Jiang's mother was unaware of the relationship between Jiang Manman and Huo Yanchen, and even served Huo Yanchen food, including Jiang Manman's favorite dishes.
Upon hearing Jiang Manman's name, Jiang's father's eyes widened. He then cleared his throat and said, "What Manman likes to eat, Yan Chen may not like. That child has always loved sweets. I can't eat any of these things she likes. Yan Chen, if you don't like these, we won't force you. Try these; they're all quite good."
He wouldn't even let Huo Yanchen eat the foods his own daughter liked.
Before, Jiang's father found Huo Yanchen pleasing to the eye, but now that he knows his daughter likes this older man, he finds Huo Yanchen unpleasant to look at.
There was no problem with him and Huo Yanchen being on friendly terms, but if Huo Yanchen became his son-in-law and one day Huo Yanchen called him "Dad," just thinking about that scene sent chills down Jiang's father's spine.
He simply couldn't accept the idea of his brother becoming his son-in-law.
"I know how to eat, so please don't be shy," Huo Yanchen said.
Jiang's mother was still beaming: "Here, you don't need to be polite. Just make yourself at home."
Hearing that it sounded like his own home, alarm bells went off in Jiang's father's mind.
There was no problem saying these things before, and he said the same thing before, but now it's different. Jiang's father feels that everything he hears is wrong.
Jiang's father said, "We have failed to take good care of you. Brother Yan Chen will always be our most honored guest."
Jiang's mother had no idea what was wrong with Jiang's father, or what was going on with him today, that he was being so distant.
Jiang's father raised a glass of wine: "Brother, I know you've helped my company a lot over the years. Without your support, Brother Yan Chen, my company might have already failed during these fast-paced financial crises. I'm truly grateful to you. Come, let me, as your older brother, toast you."
Jiang's father also drank two cups with Huo Yanchen. Huo Yanchen didn't say much, he just clinked glasses with Jiang's father and then drank.
Jiang's mother said, "Drink less. Didn't you go for a checkup a couple of days ago and they said your blood pressure was a little high?"
"I know, it's just that I'm happy to have dinner with Yan Chen. I'll drink less. Yan Chen, try your sister-in-law's cooking. How is it? Does it suit your taste?"
Huo Yanchen nodded: "It's quite delicious."
Hearing Huo Yanchen's praise, Jiang's mother couldn't help but say, "If you like it, then come often. I'll cook for you whenever you come."
Father Jiang: "..."
Why is his wife still going against him? He hopes Huo Yanchen won't come, but his wife still lets Huo Yanchen come often.
What if he comes here often and manages to abduct his daughter Manman?
He couldn't sleep all night because he kept thinking about what was said in the recording.
No wonder Jiang Manman was so excited when she saw Huo Yanchen before, no wonder Jiang Manman and Liang Chen had no feelings for each other at all, it turns out she liked someone else.
He would support anyone else, but this Huo Yanchen…
"Thank you, sister-in-law," Huo Yanchen said.
Jiang's father cleared his throat again: "Ahem."
Jiang's mother asked, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? Or do you have phlegm in your throat?"
"No, I was just chatting with Yan Chen. Yan Chen, if you married a mature and sensible wife like that, your quality of life would definitely be much higher."
Jiang's father continued, "Think about it, you work very hard every day. When you get home, someone will thoughtfully bring you a late-night snack, massage your shoulders and back, and gently stay by your side."
Hearing this, Jiang's mother was displeased: "What do you mean? Do you think marrying a wife is just about having someone cook for you and massage your shoulders and back? So you married me just so I could serve you?"
Jiang's father said, "Of course that's not what I meant. What I meant was that I must marry a mature and virtuous wife. If she's too immature and makes a fuss all the time, it'll be so annoying every day."
Jiang Manman is the kind of person who is childish and likes to make a fuss, and she doesn't know if Huo Yanchen understands what she means.
Huo Yanchen didn't understand, nor did he know, but Jiang's mother didn't understand.
Jiang's mother said, "What's wrong with being childish? It just makes the atmosphere at home better. There are many factors involved in a relationship, such as personality and habits. It's not just the woman who has to accommodate the man. If you like a virtuous woman, then go find another one. So what if I like to be lively? If your daughter is just as lively, then no one will want her in the future."
Jiang's father quickly explained, "Of course that's not what I meant. You are the best woman in the world, and Manman is the best daughter in the world. I misspoke, okay?"
"That's more like it!" Jiang's mother nodded.
Actually, when looking for a husband, you should look for someone who likes you and is obedient. As it turns out, her judgment back then was indeed correct.
The meal consisted almost entirely of bickering between Jiang's father and mother. Jiang's mother disagreed with everything Jiang's father said and even had many other opinions, which the two discussed.
This left Huo Yanchen with no chance to interject; he could only watch from the sidelines and eat his meal.
After the meal, Jiang's father had not achieved his goal at all.
So he decided to take Huo Yanchen out for a chat; if he stayed at home, his wife would definitely argue with him again.
But the wife can't know that her brother is about to become her son-in-law. What if she gets excited and tells their daughter that they know about it? Jiang Manman might get angry and rebel.
Jiang's father invited Huo Yanchen out for some entertainment, but Huo Yanchen said, "Didn't my sister-in-law say that you just had a medical check-up and there were some problems? Why don't you rest early and get together another time?"
Jiang's father shook his head: "It's alright, she's making a mountain out of a molehill. Besides, I'm still young, and it's fine for me to go out and have some fun every now and then. But you see, this is the downside of getting married—having someone to keep an eye on you. Sometimes being single is pretty good, don't you think?"
It would be best if Huo Yanchen remained single and didn't ruin his precious daughter's life!