Aren't we friends? Why are you rushing at me?

Ye Cheng looked at Lin Shi's answer and nodded thoughtfully.

The following day, Lin Shi finally achieved his morning dream: to slack off and do nothing.

Although I spent the whole morning playing games.

However, the feeling of having two goalkeepers watching over you at all times is truly somewhat painful.

.............

Tuesday afternoon.

Lin Shi glanced at the almanac in front of him as he left the house. It clearly stated: "Suitable for marriage" and "Suitable for entering a pit".

He took a deep breath, feeling that the almanac was somewhat directed at him.

Wearing a custom-made suit designed overnight by Cai Jian's top tailor, Lin Shi stood somewhat flustered in front of the Liu family villa.

When he first received the address from Liu Ruyan, he asked her a few more questions out of confusion.

According to normal procedure, shouldn't the first meeting between a young couple and their parents take place in a private room at a grand hotel, where everyone puts on airs and engages in a formal meeting full of mutual flattery?

Why did they come all the way to my house? They're really taking me for granted.

Liu Ruyan's reply was strangely frank, her tone carrying a hint of eagerness as she replied instantly:

"It's alright, it's alright, we're all family here. Just come in person, don't talk nonsense."

Lin Shi didn't dare to think too much about it, assuming that Liu Ruyan was being pressured into marriage and wanted to finish the process as soon as possible.

So, carrying two boxes of high-end gifts fully reimbursed by public funds, he rang the Liu family's doorbell.

"Ding-dong."

Lin Shi straightened his back, adjusted his expression, and prepared to greet the powerful head of the Liu family.

The beginning went smoothly; the classic scene of the nanny opening the door, respectfully accepting the gift box, and leading Lin Shi through the entrance hall into the living room.

However, when he saw Liu's father and mother, his demeanor became somewhat erratic.

"Oh! It's Kobayashi! Please have a seat."

The first thing a middle-aged man in a Zhongshan suit and a well-maintained woman did when they saw Lin Shi was not to scrutinize him or ask him questions.

Instead, she stood up quickly with a hint of ingratiation, gesturing for Lin Shi to sit down.

The somewhat solicitous gesture made Lin Shi's eyes widen.

No, is the Liu family really that approachable?

There was no serious interrogation as I had imagined, nor the intimidating presence of a political bigwig.

Only constant greetings and care.

"Hello, Uncle... Auntie."

Lin Shi was taken aback by the overwhelming enthusiasm and sat down stiffly.

The air suddenly became quiet.

Lin Shi didn't know what to say.

The two men posing as Liu's father and mother were at a loss for words.

With a smile, Liu's mother looked at Lin Shi, then quietly tugged at Liu's father and whispered:

"Speak up! What about your acting skills, which you've been bragging about all this time?"

The smile on Mr. Liu's face also faltered, and he leaned towards Mrs. Liu as he picked up the cup, whispering a retort:

"Why didn't you say that? Didn't you say you'd been playing the role of a wealthy wife for many years?"

The entire living room was now empty except for Lin Shi and two actors who were exchanging frantic glances and awkwardly laughing.

"Dad, Mom, it's time for Lin Shi."

Liu Ruyan, dressed in a casual yet slightly alluring long dress, walked down the stairs.

"Dad, Mom, is it time for Lin Shi?"

Just then, a lazy voice broke the deadlock.

Liu Ruyan, dressed in a casual yet slightly alluring long dress, slowly descended the spiral staircase.

Even though she's at home, she acts like she's walking a giant catwalk, with an innate allure.

However, none of the men present dared to look at it more than once.

Lin Shi didn't dare to look too much in front of other people's "parents."

Mr. Liu, on the other hand, felt that this was his boss, and if he dared to look at him, he might be finished the next day.

"We've arrived! Liu... Liu Ruyan."

Liu's mother seemed to be under too much pressure, and her speech was somewhat slurred.

Fortunately, the word "general" was not uttered in the end, but instead the name Liu Ruyan was used instead.

Hearing her mother's mistake, Liu Ruyan glared at the two of them with a hint of resentment, making them even more stiff.

Lin Shi raised his eyebrows slightly upon hearing the way Liu addressed her mother:

Why does this place feel so unfamiliar???

"Should we address family members by their full names?"

While Lin Shi was still thinking, he felt a soft body press against him.

Turning his head, he saw that Liu Ruyan was already sitting next to him, her arm raised and nestled in his crook.

Lin Shi's body instantly stiffened.

Normally, he would simply observe and feel things carefully.

The problem is, their parents are watching right across the street. Is this really okay?!

He tilted his head slightly to the side and whispered a reminder:

"Ruyan, your parents are still alive."

Then I tried to slowly pull my hand out.

Liu Ruyan, however, completely imprisoned Lin Shi's left hand in her bosom:

"It's okay, they don't care."

Lin Shi looked up at Liu Ruyan with a somewhat frightened expression, then slowly turned his head to look at Liu's parents.

They've already started looking for a burial plot in their minds where they can ensure their descendants will prosper.

No, I don't have children yet.

That would be even worse!!!

Mr. and Mrs. Liu did not react at all; they simply recited the procedures that were about to begin in their minds.

As for the current relationship between President Liu and this young man...

Even if they mind, they wouldn't dare mention it.

"Cough cough."

"Um, Kobayashi."

"Yes, Uncle, please speak." Lin Shi quickly sat up straight, trying to ignore the situation with his left arm.

"How long have you been together with... Ruyan?"

Liu's father's voice trembled slightly, after all, it was his first time playing a "large-scale real-time situational script".

Previous TV series and movies could be remade, but this one can't afford to make any mistakes. Besides, the other party is my biggest boss.

Hearing Liu's father's somewhat hesitant voice, Lin Shi felt relieved.

She thought to herself, "Father still can't bear to part with his daughter. Look, her voice is already trembling even before she's married."

He quickly spoke:

"Three months ago, but we officially became a couple of weeks ago."

Lin Shi spoke very smoothly, after all, these were all the truths and there were no logical loopholes.

Upon hearing this, Liu's mother, without any hesitation, immediately launched into a new question. It was as if she were reciting a text, afraid that she would forget the words in the next section after finishing this one.

"So what do you think of Ruyan?"

"Impeccable. Ruyan is not only beautiful and talented, but also successful in her career and possesses work abilities far exceeding those of ordinary people."

"And in private, she's even more... gentle, considerate, and understanding. She's perfect both inside and out."

Lin Shi replied quickly, using somewhat PR-like language.

While it may lack a bit of sincerity, it will definitely not go wrong.

Mr. and Mrs. Liu seemed to have improved somewhat, nodding and smiling stiffly as they continued to try to play the role of "caring for their daughter."

"Pipipipi~~~"

A strange sound suddenly came from the stairwell entrance, like some kind of secret code.

Lin Shi felt the name sounded familiar, but he was answering Liu's father's question and didn't turn around rashly.

Liu Ruyan also heard the voice and turned around to look.

Natsuno poked his head out from behind the stairs, seemingly holding a tea bag-like object in his hand.