A sophomore in college starts by getting a marriage certificate with a female CEO.

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Lu Yang felt a sharp pain in his toe, and his body instinctively shuddered.

Li Xixue stepped on his toes with considerable force.

This woman...

There's really no other way.

Lu Yang cleared his throat: "Mom, I was just about to tell you about this."

Zhou Huifang responded with an "oh".

The other people at the table also looked over, their eyes filled with curiosity.

After all, once both sets of parents meet, it means the matter is basically settled.

Lu Yang thought for a moment and then said:

"Well then, there's no time like the present. Let's meet up this weekend, have a meal together, and get to know each other properly."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Huifang's eyes lit up immediately.

"This weekend? That's going by so fast! I haven't prepared anything yet."

Lu Yang quickly said, "What's the rush? Mom, didn't you want to meet? Let's set it for this weekend!"

Zhou Huifang was slightly taken aback.

She had only mentioned it casually to test her son's opinion, but she didn't expect Lu Yang to answer even more readily than she did.

Wait, when did this kid become so enthusiastic?

You know, in the past, whenever anything related to Li Xixue was mentioned, this brat would always try to delay or avoid it.

Her woman's intuition told her that something was definitely wrong...

Zhou Huifang's gaze swept back and forth between Lu Yang and Li Xixue twice.

The two looked somewhat guilty.

Moreover, she noticed a detail.

Li Xixue sat there, head down, eating her rice, her ears turning red.

Zhou Huifang has been a mother for over twenty years, so she can still tell this from what's going on.

Could it have been this girl who suggested it?

Can't you?

"Alright."

Zhou Huifang nodded, her tone subtly suggestive but not revealing much, "Have you made plans with their parents yet?"

"It was arranged a long time ago... um, I mean, it's just a matter of saying a few words."

Lu Yang said this.

Zhou Huifang stared at Lu Yang for several seconds:

"You...have you already agreed?"

"More or less."

Lu Yang scratched his head.

Zhang Xiulan slammed her hand on the table beside her: "This is great news! It means they approve of it too!"

Auntie nodded in agreement: "That's right, if both sets of parents are willing to meet, then it's practically a done deal."

Lu Shih-hao raised his glass: "Congratulations."

Lu Jianguo hummed in agreement and drank the wine.

The old lady's face was wrinkled, and she was smiling deeply.

With everyone egging her on, Zhou Huifang found it difficult to press the matter further.

She glared at Lu Yang and lowered her voice: "You'd better explain yourself later."

Lu Yang nodded.

Zhang Xiulan is a restless person; once she starts talking, she can't stop.

"By the way, where should we eat this weekend?"

Lu Yang hadn't really thought about this problem.

Li Guoqing only mentioned this weekend, but the location hasn't been decided yet.

As he was pondering how to answer, Li Xixue suddenly spoke up: "It's not decided yet; I was thinking of discussing it with you."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Huifang wiped her hands on her apron twice.

discuss.

That's a good word.

This shows that the girl is sensible and doesn't make decisions on her own.

"Let's find a restaurant outside then."

Zhou Huifang thought for a moment, "Given our family's circumstances, it's not really appropriate to invite people over."

Lu Yang did not object.

To be honest, what his mother said made sense.

But the question is, where should we eat out?

The standard for Li Xixue's place is that a casual meal might cost several thousand yuan per person for a private meal. The difference between these two is not something that can be solved by choosing a compromise price.

"Mom, I'll decide on the location," Lu Yang said.

Zhou Huifang glanced at him: "You're going to book it? Do you even have the money?"

"You don't need to worry about the money."

Lu Yang said directly.

Zhou Huifang looked him up and down for two seconds, but didn't ask any further questions.

She could sense that her son was becoming successful.

Zhang Xiulan chimed in from the side, "By the way, you should think about what to wear beforehand when you meet them. Huifang, you can't wear an apron, can you?"

Zhou Huifang glared at her: "Do you think I have no clothes to wear?"

"Your clothes..."

Zhang Xiulan hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped.

Zhou Huifang's face fell, and she seized the opportunity to interject, "You don't need to wear anything too fancy, just be clean and tidy, right, Xiaoxue?"

Li Xixue was drinking soup when she was suddenly called upon. She put down her spoon and nodded, "Yes, nothing too fancy, just whatever you like."

Zhou Huifang hummed in agreement, but it was clear that she had already started making plans in her mind.

After the meal, the women went to the kitchen to clean up the dishes, while the men drank tea in the courtyard.

The old lady was helped back into the house to rest.

Before leaving, he asked Li Xixue and Lu Yang to stay for the night.

A moment later, Lu Yang and Li Xixue came up with an excuse.

The two stood under the jujube tree in the corner of the yard.

Do you have any ideas about where to eat?

Li Xixue asked.

Lu Yang shook his head and looked at her: "You do?"

"There's a restaurant in the south of the city. The ambiance is nice, and the prices are moderate—not too high, not too low." Li Xixue thought for a moment, then added, "I've been there before. The food is alright, and most importantly, the location is convenient; it's not far from where you live."

After listening, Lu Yang glanced at Li Xixue with some surprise.

When did this woman scout out all the restaurants?

To be honest, he was still having a headache about the local area.

After all, the difference in consumption standards between the two sides is too great. If he chooses something too expensive, his parents will feel uncomfortable. If he chooses something too cheap, he is afraid that Li Guoqing's side will think he is being perfunctory.

As a result, Li Xixue directly gave a middle option.

"You have a good eye for picking places."

"nonsense."

Li Xixue rolled her eyes at him.

Lu Yang didn't respond to that.

He tilted his head and looked her over for two seconds.

Today, Li Xixue is a completely different person from usual.

Dressed casually, with her hair down and her makeup barely noticeable, she stood under the jujube tree in her old family home's courtyard, holding a glass of warm water. At that moment, she no longer possessed her former aloof air; she was just an ordinary girl who had come to her boyfriend's house for dinner.

Moreover, she handled things much better than he had expected throughout the day.

The old lady kept asking her all sorts of questions, and she answered them one by one without showing any impatience.

She didn't give away any of the gossip about her extended family.

In other words, she humbled herself very much today.

The president of a multi-billion dollar listed company now sits in the courtyard of his rural hometown, eating home-cooked meals, surrounded by a group of relatives asking him all sorts of questions, without showing the slightest temper.

Lu Yang found it somewhat amusing.

Of course, this is not a joke, but a feeling of relief.

What are you laughing at?

Li Xixue frowned.

"No, I just think you did a great job today," Lu Yang said with a smile.

Li Xixue took a sip of water from her cup without looking at him.

"What do you mean by 'behaved well'? I'm not a child."

"I mean..."

Lu Yang paused, then changed his words, "Thank you for your hard work today."

Li Xixue's fingers paused on the cup for a moment.

She didn't reply, but the tips of her ears were tinged with color.