The growth system comes at the age of 30

Chapter 244 Informal Meeting (4K)

For Liu Yuehua, it was certainly a good thing that his son could make money, but the most important thing was to bring his girlfriend home!

This is the most important thing in life and even for the family!
Therefore, upon hearing Chen Jingle say that his girlfriend would be coming over in a couple of days, he immediately beamed with joy and kept laughing.

Chen Jingle had no choice but to emphasize again: "She just came to take a look, it's not a formal visit. Mom, don't make it too serious, or you'll scare her."

Li Beixing is quite sensitive in this regard and needs a gradual adaptation process.

Chen Jingle's idea was that since it was her first time here, she should meet her mother first, and after she had settled in a bit, she would formally meet the rest of her family at the end of the year or the beginning of next year.

Even so, she hesitated for a long time before finally agreeing.

Everyone has different ideas, and we can't use other people's standards to judge Li Beixing.

My mother was still smiling and said, "It's not that we need to be serious, but it's the young lady's first time here, so of course we have to be respectful. If we're too casual, she might think we're not treating her well."

Chen Jingle smirked: "I just came here for a meal so you can recognize my face, so you won't not recognize me if we bump into each other on the street later."

When my mother heard this, she immediately glared at me and said, "That's why you don't understand. People can say that, but you can't just blindly follow it. Otherwise, it'll seem very impolite."

Chen Jingle thought about it and realized that it made sense; enthusiasm was always better than indifference.

My mother said earnestly, "My dear child, you must understand that feelings are not something to be taken lightly. Girls these days are not like they used to be. As the saying goes, 'You don't hit a smiling face, and you don't scold a gift-giver.' When you give others enough respect, even if you don't do something perfectly, they won't say anything."

Conversely, if you act too casually and don't take it seriously, even if you do well in other areas, people might not notice. Not to mention, the girl's family is already better off than ours; if we don't behave well and leave a bad impression, it will be too late to regret it later.

These words were like a wake-up call, instantly bringing Chen Jingle to his senses.

He always felt that his relationship with Li Beixing, and even their personalities, did not need to follow worldly rules in many ways, but he could not deny that his mother's words made some sense.

At least her mother-in-law gives Li Beixing enough attention, which will make her feel that her future mother-in-law is not difficult to get along with.

In this way, the biggest beneficiary is actually Chen Jingle.

It's well known that the mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationship is an age-old problem, and Chen Jingle doesn't want to be caught in the middle and become a punching bag in the future.

My mom is so thoughtful.

I initially thought that he would just need to translate between the two sides and convey the meaning clearly, but now it seems that's far from enough.

Chen Jingle nodded thoughtfully: "You can prepare more things, the main thing is to control the level of enthusiasm."

"Don't worry, Mom isn't stupid."

Liu Yuehua rolled her eyes, speechless at her silly son.

Chen Jingle pulled a wad of red banknotes from his pocket: "Oh right, this is the red envelope I'll give her later."

10001, a very popular one-in-a-million coin nowadays, even the one-yuan coin is the old red version.

Mom quickly waved her hand: "Mom has money!"

Chen Jingle stuffed the money into his mother's hand and said, "I have some ready-made money here, so you don't have to go to the bank to withdraw cash."

My mother had no choice but to accept it, nodding and saying, "We definitely need one out of ten thousand. Although there wasn't such a rule in Jiangbei before, people's lives are much better now than before, and we can't afford to drop the ball at such a crucial point."

According to the customs of Jiangbei, people used to give 666 or 888, and wealthy families would give 6666 or 8888.

Obviously, "one in ten thousand" has a better meaning, and it doesn't cost much more. Anyway, it's no different to give it to the future daughter-in-law than to the son.

Although Liu Yuehua wasn't very educated, she still understood this principle.

Seeing how easily he had convinced his mother, Chen Jingle secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

……

Next comes cooking and eating.

After dinner, while helping Chen Qiyun check her homework, Chen Jingle said to her, "On New Year's Day, it's my mom's birthday, and your sister-in-law will be coming over for dinner. Could you come over and help liven things up? Otherwise, I'll be cooking in the kitchen, and I'm afraid she'll feel awkward being alone in the living room."

"Huh?!" Chen Qiyun exclaimed in surprise, "Teacher Li is coming over?"

This is a bit too sudden, considering that New Year's Day is just two days away.

Previously, Li Beixing was very embarrassed to meet Chen Jingle's mother, and after learning that his mother had returned, he never came here again.

Chen Qiyun could only see her at school.

Hearing that Li Beixing would be coming tomorrow, she was surprised, but also excited and looking forward to it.

Yo ho ho ho~
Does this mean I'm about to formally meet your parents?

Chen Jingle nodded: "Yeah, although she's been here before, she'll definitely be a little nervous this time with my mom here. You can just sit next to her and talk to her to ease the awkwardness, okay?"

Chen Qiyun stood at attention and saluted: "Soldier Chen, obey orders!"

But the thought of Li Beixing's nervousness tomorrow made her want to laugh.

Hehe, Teacher Li, you've finally met your match!

……

Although Li Beixing wouldn't go back on her word, there's no doubt that Chen Jingle gave her the courage to agree at the time.

Afterwards, I felt a little guilty and anxious.

Until the last day of 2024.

Today is not a holiday; the New Year's Day holiday is only one day.

Many people online are saying they want to go see the New Year's Eve fireworks, but Li Beixing definitely won't be able to get out. On the one hand, there aren't many New Year's Eve programs in Jiangbei city, and if you want to see fireworks, you have to drive dozens of kilometers to the seaside.

One reason for not going out to celebrate the New Year with Chen Jingle was to make final preparations for going to Chen Jingle's house tomorrow.

Although Chen Jingle told her about his mother's birthday a week in advance, some gifts needed time to be prepared. In addition, she had no experience visiting her boyfriend's house for the first time and did not dare to ask her mother, so she had to search for answers online.

Then try to do things to a high standard to show your respect for your future mother-in-law.

Everything that needs to be prepared has been prepared, but the thought of meeting Chen Jingle's mother tomorrow still makes me nervous.

Humans are always subconsciously afraid of the unknown.

It's almost 10 o'clock now, and according to her recent sleep habits in line with Chen Jingle's, she should be going to sleep.

However, I tossed and turned and couldn't fall asleep at all.

So he had no choice but to make a video call to Chen Jingle.

The first thing she said after the video call connected was, "I can't sleep."

"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?" Chen Jingle noticed that Li Beixing on the screen didn't seem to be in good spirits, and his heart tightened instinctively.

Li Beixing stammered, "No, it's just..."

Chen Jingle realized what was happening and asked with a smile, "Worried about tomorrow?"

"Hmm..." Li Beixing curled up completely under the covers.

"Don't worry, there's nothing to be nervous about. Uh, never mind, I'll sing you a song, then you can go to sleep."

Sometimes, simple words of comfort are not enough.

Just like when Chen Jingle was in school, he would get so nervous during major exams that he would have to go to the toilet several times in a row. This is a physiological reaction that cannot be controlled.

The best approach is to appropriately shift your focus.

"Mmm." Li Beixing didn't refuse, because Chen Jingle's voice did have a special magic; listening to it would make her fall asleep quickly, and it always was like that.

Chen Jingyue cleared his throat and, without asking her what she wanted to hear, just sang something random.

"I can catch the moon"
I will use countless dreams

Supporting countless oars
......"

Oh, it's "The Moon Boat".

Li Beixing blinked, wondering how he knew so many nursery rhymes; it would definitely be very convenient for him to coax children in the future.

Even someone as mature as her (300 months old) is susceptible to this.

As Li Beixing listened, she began to feel sleepy, her eyelids growing heavier and heavier, and she didn't even realize when she fell asleep. Chen Jingle saw that Li Beixing had fallen asleep and could hear her long, even breathing through the receiver, so she smiled slightly, whispered "goodnight," and hung up.

These past few days have really been tough on her.

It's okay, it'll be fine after tomorrow.

2024 ended just like that, uneventfully.

……

January 1st, a new day, a new year.

Chen Jingle woke up early and, as usual, took care of his own business first, then went to the supermarket for a big shopping trip.

When he returned, his mother had cleaned the first floor and the yard spotlessly.

Their positive attitude is evident.

Chen Qiyun also came over. After all, she had promised Chen Jingle, and since it was her aunt's birthday today, it meant there would definitely be a big meal. Of course, she had to come and help out; otherwise, how could she possibly freeload?

Everything proceeded smoothly from then on.

After Chen Jingle finished preparing the dishes for lunch, he checked the time and said to his mother, "Mom, I'm going to pick up Beixing."

"Hey!"

Liu Yuehua had been waiting for these words.

After Chen Jingle drove away, she turned to Chen Qiyun and said, "Qiyun, you stay home and watch over things. Your aunt is going out to get something."

"Oh." Chen Qiyun nodded blankly.

Although it was strange that I was asked what I needed, I didn't ask.

the other side,
When Chen Jingle arrived at the studio, Li Beixing was already waiting there.

When she saw him arrive, she first smiled and reached out for a hug, then clutched the hem of her skirt and twirled around, nervously asking, "Do I look good today? Is everything alright?"

Chen Jingle chuckled: "Beautiful! Teacher Li looks beautiful even without makeup. Her natural beauty surpasses 99.9% of girls, let alone with makeup. Today's makeup is fresh, natural, bright, and charming, full of ladylike charm, which is perfect."

The weather wasn't very cold today, so Li Beixing was only wearing a sweater jacket, the one Chen Jingle's mother had knitted for her.

Pair it with a little white dress, a pair of white sneakers, and a simple crossbody bag. You don't need anything else. It's so simple yet irresistible.

Li Beixing retorted angrily, "Your mouth is full of sweet talk."

But undeniably, she breathed a sigh of relief after receiving Chen Jingle's affirmative answer.

I was afraid that my outfit today would be a disappointment.

Chen Jingle hugged her and spun her around, laughing as he said, "The truth is absolutely right!"

Li Beixing took a deep breath: "Let's go then. Oh, help me get some things."

She pointed to the desk behind her.

Chen Jingle then noticed the many things on the table and sighed, "Why did you buy so much stuff? Didn't we agree that I had already prepared a gift for you?"

Li Beixing rolled her eyes and scolded, "You silly girl, this is the first time you've officially met your aunt. Your gold bracelet alone isn't enough. It would be too embarrassing and impolite of me to come here empty-handed. You have to bring something."

Well, we clearly agreed it was just a simple, informal meeting, but both sides seem to be taking it more seriously than the other.

"You don't need to bring so much, do you? And why is there Moutai? Nobody drinks at home, my dad isn't even home." Chen Jingle frowned.

"It's okay that Uncle isn't home, it won't affect anything. It's fine to have a drink now and then. I didn't buy cigarettes, I bought tea instead. I took it from my dad's study."

Li Beixing grinned.

Chen Jingle: "..."

Hopefully, Comrade Lao Li won't find out.

As Li Beixing introduced what had been prepared for the day, Chen Jingle felt a warm glow in his heart, but also a little ashamed.

Fortunately, his mother reminded him a couple of days ago, so he prepared a lot of other things, otherwise he would have been really impolite.

……

On the way from the studio to home, Chen Jingle chatted with Li Beixing while driving, trying to distract her and prevent her from becoming too nervous.

Even so, it was still obvious that Li Beixing's fingers were unconsciously tightening their grip on the small handbag.

Although it wasn't the first time visiting Chen Jingle's house, it had always been just him or Chen Qiyun there before, with no one else present.

His mother was home this time.

Li Beixing felt his legs were already going weak.

Liu Yuehua stood in the yard, eagerly waiting. When she saw the car return, she grinned and quickly brought out the fresh flowers from inside the house.

Chen Qiyun also ran out of the house with a giggle, "Wu Hu, let's watch the show."

The car stopped and the engine was turned off.

"Alright, we've arrived." Chen Jingle chuckled.

When Li Beixing saw Chen Jingle's mother smiling outside the car window, he became so nervous that his breathing became rapid, and he subconsciously swallowed his dry throat.

Just then, Chen Jingle reached out and took her hand.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here!"

Li Beixing looked at his hand and suddenly felt less nervous. She smiled and said, "Mm!"

The two got off the bus.

Liu Yuehua's first impression of Li Beixing was that her eyes lit up.

What a beautiful girl!
Standing next to her son, they look so well-matched!

And today she's wearing the sweater she knitted for her before; she's so thoughtful.

Chen Jingle walked over, took Li Beixing's hand, and said with a smile, "Mom, this is my girlfriend, Li Beixing."

"Beixing, this is my mother."

"Hello Auntie."

Li Beixing was a little shy, but she still tried her best to show her usual poised and generous side.

"Good good."

The mother smiled and handed the flowers in her hand to her future daughter-in-law.

"Thank you, Auntie." Li Beixing smiled shyly as she accepted the gift.

Chen Jingle's lips twitched. His mother hadn't told him about this flower beforehand; she probably learned it online. He hadn't seen it before leaving home this morning.

Really are……

"Come, come, come in and have a seat."

Liu Yuehua was very satisfied with her future daughter-in-law.

"Hello, sister-in-law!" Chen Qiyun stood behind with a smile.

Seeing Chen Qiyun, Li Beixing's tense mood finally relaxed a little, and he smiled and patted Qiyun's head.

"Oh, right, the gift."

Li Beixing realized what was happening and looked at Chen Jingle.

Chen Jingle realized what was happening and said, "Wait a moment, I'll go get it."

"Just come, why bring a gift?"

The mother's tone was complaining, but her gaze toward her future daughter-in-law softened with increasing satisfaction.

(End of this chapter)