Chapter 66: Meeting the Parents
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Neither of them spoke first. The car was very quiet. Mo Zhu fidgeted and through the rearview mirror, she noticed that the front passenger seat that Xu Huan normally sat on was empty today.
She turned to look at Huo Xuan and asked curiously, “Is the sun rising from the west today? Isn’t Xu Huan your sidekick? Why isn’t he in the car now? Where did he go?”
Huo Xuan leaned lazily against the backrest. Seeing that Mo Zhu was concerned about Xu Huan the moment she got into the car, he frowned slightly with a slightly ugly expression. “We’re going to an important event today, it’s not appropriate for him to tag along, so he’s not here.”
Upon hearing Huo Xuan’s words, Mo Zhu’s interest was piqued. She raised her eyebrows and asked, “An important event? What event? Why didn’t I hear that there was a special event today?”
Huo Xuan glanced at the girl indifferently and placed a hand on the lowered car window. “My dad has something to tend to and came back from Beijing in the morning. He said he wants to treat you to a meal. He was too busy at the previous engagement banquet and wasn’t able to attend it. He should be here to meet you personally this time.”
Mo Zhu instantly became nervous because of Huo Xuan’s words. If her sudden greeting to Chen Man last time was an accident, meeting Huo Tao this time should have been within her expectations. After all, she was Huo Xuan’s fiancée now, so she had to do her job well.
“Then do you need me to do anything? I’m not very experienced in this kind of thing…” Mo Zhu asked after careful consideration.
The girl’s tone sounded a little nervous. Huo Xuan turned to look at Mo Zhu with a gentle smile. “You don’t have to specially prepare anything. It’s just a simple family meal. You don’t have to be so nervous.”
Just as he finished speaking, Huo Xuan grabbed Mo Zhu’s hand from half a seat away. A wave of warmth rushed over, instantly washing away the helpless feeling in Mo Zhu’s heart.
She casually shook Huo Xuan’s hand back, and a surge of warmth welled up in Mo Zhu’s heart. She quickly moved her gaze away and stopped looking at the man.
The car stopped in front of a luxurious manor hotel. A waiter took the initiative to open the door for the two of them. When Huo Xuan reported the room number, the person brought them to a luxurious private room.
As Mo Zhu’s lesson ended late, the sky was already starting to darken. Huo Tao and Chen Man were already waiting in the private room. When they entered, Chen Man welcomed them with a smile.
“Xiao Zhu, you’re here. Your class ended so late so you must be tired. It’s so tiring to study so hard every day. Come sit down, I’ll ask them to serve the dishes!”
The woman waved at the waiter waiting by the side. She ignored Huo Xuan and pulled Mo Zhu to sit down at the dining table. She couldn’t help but smile happily.
“Mom, I think you’ve forgotten about your son after having a daughter-in-law!” Huo Xuan shook his head helplessly. He walked to Mo Zhu and turned to look at the man sitting on the main seat. “Dad, this is my fiancée, Mo Zhu.”
After Huo Xuan finished his introduction, Mo Zhu nodded obediently at Huo Tao and said, “Hello, Uncle. I’m Mo Zhu.”
Seeing the girl greet him in a neither servile nor overbearing manner, Huo Tao subconsciously looked up at Mo Zhu. He had long heard about this girl from Chen Man.
Having dominated the business scene for so many years, he had seen many people of all shapes and sizes. He did not expect that the girl who came from a small village like Qingyuan Village would have such courage and bearing. It seemed that his son had really picked up a treasure this time.
Thinking of this, Huo Tao nodded with a smile. He raised his hand and signaled for them to sit down. “Why are you being so polite? We’re all family. Have a seat.”
After a pause, Huo Tao continued, “Xiao Zhu, right? Last time, I was too busy with business to attend your engagement party. When you and Xuan get married, I will definitely hold a grand wedding for you!”
Mo Zhu blushed in embarrassment at the man’s teasing. “I’ll listen to both of your arrangements then.”
Seeing how shy Mo Zhu was, Chen Man held her hand and looked at Huo Tao. She said reproachfully, “It’s still early to talk about this!”
Then, he began to ask about Mo Zhu’s studies, “Xiao Zhu, studies in the third year are so tough. You have to arrange the time well. You can’t tire yourself out by studying too hard. If there’s anything you need, feel free to tell me.”
In the face of Chen Man’s concern, Mo Zhu’s heart felt warm. “There’s nothing I need, Huo Xuan has always taken good care of me.”
Listening to the small talk with Mo Zhu, Chen Man had to admit that the more she looked at her future daughter-in-law, the more she liked her. Even if Mo Zhu asked for the stars in the sky, Chen Man would still order her son to pick them for her.
At this moment, Huo Xuan had already become the legendary invisible person. He could only turn to look at Huo Tao. “Dad, how have you been in Beijing recently? Have you completed your matters in Cloud City?”
Upon being reminded by Huo Xuan, Huo Tao frowned and said sincerely, “I’ve finished my work. However, there has been quite a bit of activity on your second uncle’s end recently. Son, you have to take better care of yourself in Cloud City. Times have changed.. Now that Xiao Zhu is here, you have to consider her as well.”
