ebookland Chapter 376 Worried about not being liked by his girlfriend's father
Chapter 376 Worried about not being liked by his girlfriend's father
As she spoke, she fumbled to untie the knot of the necklace at the back of her neck, held the entire "Summit of the Iceberg" necklace in her palm, and handed it to Yan Zhixu.
Yan Zhixu didn't take it immediately. Instead, she turned her head to look at her and chuckled, "So eager to give it back to me? Can't you even wait until you get home?"
Liang Liangwei: "I wore it all night at the party, feeling like I was walking on thin ice. I finally made it out of the party, so of course I had to take it off and return it to you to keep safe."
Yan Zhixu said helplessly, "You really treat wearing it for me like a mission?"
Liang Liangwei said with a forced smile, "No, I'll take it off and put it away sooner or later anyway, so it doesn't matter whether it's in the car or at home. Besides, I've already taken it off, so hurry up and bring the box over."
Seeing that he still didn't move, she deliberately lowered her hand and said through gritted teeth, "Oh dear, this diamond is so heavy, I can hardly hold it anymore, can someone help me take over?"
His exaggerated tone and clumsy acting made even Xu Chaofeng in the front seat laugh.
Yan Zhixu was both amused and exasperated, so she had no choice but to take the box next to the chair.
Liang Liangwei carefully put the diamond necklace back into the box, and then breathed a sigh of relief.
Yan Zhixu closed the box, looked up at her, and said gently, "Do you know how many people have complimented you on how beautiful you look wearing this tonight? That means it suits you very well."
Liang Liangwei tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and smiled, saying, "It's beautiful on its own; any woman would look more elegant wearing it."
Yan Zhixu: "But not every woman has the opportunity to own it."
He suddenly leaned closer to her, stopping just 5 centimeters in front of her. His dark eyes were fixed on her intently, his cool breath lingering around her lips, and his voice was ambiguous and low: "If you want, it can be your next guest at any time."
Liang Liangwei opened her eyes wide, passively looking closely at the man's magnified handsome face.
The guest of honor...
Does that jerk even know what he's saying?
How can you describe such a pure and flawless diamond necklace like this?
Or perhaps... he was referring to the necklace, but actually meant himself?
She blushed, punched his chest lightly, pushed him away, and said awkwardly, "What nonsense are you talking about?"
Yan Zhixu stole a kiss on her lips, then stepped back slightly, letting out a soft chuckle.
He placed the box containing the diamond necklace on the passenger seat and said to Xu Chaofeng, "Send the necklace to be cleaned tomorrow."
Xu Chaofeng continued driving without looking to the side: "Okay, President Yan."
Without the necklace to restrain her, Liang Liangwei seemed much more at ease. After Yan Zhixu sat back down, she took his arm and asked, "Did you go to Mr. Song's study tonight to discuss something important? I noticed that none of the other guests were invited, only you."
Yan Zhixu grasped her hand, looked at her meaningfully, and said, "Secretary-General Song mainly introduced me to some important guests and discussed investment and research projects related to the high-level officials. It's difficult to schedule appointments with them during the day, so we took this opportunity to meet here."
Liang Liangwei: "Could it be that tonight's cocktail party was also deliberately arranged for you two to meet in private?"
Yan Zhixu: "It wasn't intentional. The business cocktail party was going to be held tonight anyway, it was just moved up a bit."
Liang Liangwei recalled that many of the faces at the party were bigwigs from various sectors whom she had seen in the media, but these bigwigs were actually just supporting characters in their private meetings...
"Will word of our relationship spread after tonight?"
Yan Zhixu raised an eyebrow: "If nothing unexpected happens, it should be that you're unwilling?"
Liang Liangwei: Not really.
Yan Zhixu noticed her worry: "Are you worried that if the old family finds out, it will be difficult to face them when you go there tomorrow?"
Liang Liangwei admitted, "A little."
Yan Zhixu sighed softly and said in a low voice, "Actually, I'm just like you, I'm also a little troubled about having to go back with you to see your father."
Liang Liangwei was surprised: "Why do you think that way too?"
Yan Zhixu: "I can't quite put my finger on it, but I was just thinking, what should I do if my uncle doesn't like me? How can I win his favor?"
Xu Chaofeng, who was driving, inevitably heard what was being said in the back seat and glanced at the rearview mirror.
He thought to himself, "So that's what President Yan was really bothered by when she asked him that question earlier?"
Even someone as wise as President Yan would worry about not being liked by his girlfriend's father.
What a rarity!
Indeed, even the most valiant figures can become as humble as dust when it comes to matters of the heart.
When Liang Liangwei heard Yan Zhixu say this, her previous conflicted emotions were instantly replaced by surprise.
She actually thought much the same thing as Xu Chaofeng, and it was hard to imagine that he would be troubled by this.
"My dad... well, he's actually quite easy to get along with, as long as... you don't make him angry."
Is not this nonsensical?
Anyone who gets angry becomes difficult to get along with.
Xu Chaofeng bit her lower lip to suppress a laugh.
Yan Zhixu looked at Liang Liangwei with a half-smile: "Really? She sounds quite easy to get along with."
Liang Liangwei knew she had oversimplified things, so she chuckled twice and said, "Anyway, you don't need to worry. You can't go wrong by following me. I'll protect you."
Yan Zhixu smiled and said, "That's what I meant too. Leave everything to me. You just need to dress up nicely and come home with me tomorrow."
Liang Liangwei then realized that he was using a feigned retreat to appease her.
He first showed weakness to evoke her pity and protectiveness, thus "soothing" his emotions.
The same principle applies to her as well.
She naturally believed that men had the ability to handle anything.
He smiled and nodded, "Okay, I understand."
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The next day, Saturday, the two of them got up early for work, just like everyone else.
Before leaving, Liang Liangwei checked the gifts she had prepared for visiting the old man at the Yan family's old house that evening. Only after confirming that everything was in order did she pick up her bag and head out.
Today, Yan Zhixu drove Liang Liangwei to the company.
After dropping her off, Xu Chaofeng drove to Bosch Company.
Upon entering the office, Xu Chaofeng was preparing to report today's schedule.
Yan Zhixu's phone rang. He gestured for it to stop, picked up the phone, glanced at it, and his dark eyes widened in surprise.
Xu Chaofeng also saw the name displayed on the screen—[Yan Yunting], and subconsciously glanced at Yan Zhixu.
The Yan brothers are both taciturn people. They don't usually contact each other much for personal matters, and they mostly talk about the cooperation projects between the two companies.
If it weren't for last night's cocktail party, they might have thought this call was for business.
But now... I'm not so sure.
The two exchanged a glance, and Xu Chaofeng said, "President Yan, I'll head out now."
Yan Zhixu nodded, then turned and left, closing the door behind him.
Yan Zhixu got up, took her phone, walked to the window, pressed the call button, and held it to her ear.
His dark eyes gazed at the distant high-rise buildings of Huacheng, his expression calm and serene.
"Brother, is there something you need?"