usatvline Chapter 87 Meeting the Parents
Chapter 87 Meeting the Parents
After experiencing this meticulously planned and fabricated uproar, Ye Beichen felt as if he had been struck by lightning, deeply realizing his own shortcomings. He had always blindly trusted others, especially those close to him, never anticipating that this would lead to Su Yuning suffering this unjust accusation and enduring immense injustice that was not hers to bear.
Ye Beichen frowned, deep in thought as he discussed the matter with his trusted guard. His face showed difficulty, but he spoke earnestly, "Good brother, I truly need your strong support this time. Could you do me a great favor?"
The guard looked at Ye Beichen with a puzzled expression and asked cautiously, "What is it that the lord has entrusted to me? Please tell me first, so that I can assess my own abilities and see if I can help with this."
Ye Beichen scratched the back of his head awkwardly, hesitated for a moment, and then mustered up the courage to answer: "To be honest, I hope you can apologize to Su Yuning on my behalf and beg for her forgiveness."
Upon hearing this, the guard's face immediately showed a dilemma. He frowned and replied somewhat reluctantly, "Young Lord, I'm afraid this matter still requires your personal attention. After all, I am not familiar with Miss Su. If I go rashly, I'm afraid it will not only fail to resolve the conflict, but may even backfire and make the situation worse!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Beichen's face instantly darkened. He glared fiercely at the guard and retorted sternly, "What? Don't you even listen to me anymore? We're like brothers!"
Faced with Ye Beichen's rebuke, the guard couldn't help but sigh and nod helplessly, "Fine, fine. Since the lord insists, I can only bite the bullet and give it a try. But I can't guarantee that I'll succeed!"
Ye Beichen, who had been furious, instantly transformed his anger into joy upon hearing the guard's words, a bright smile spreading across his face. He reached out and gently patted the guard's shoulder, saying in a friendly tone, "Haha, this is my good brother! We really owe you a lot for your help this time!"
The guard seemed a little embarrassed by Ye Beichen's praise and quickly waved his hand, replying respectfully and politely, "Not at all, it's my honor to be able to help the young lord. You're too kind!"
Before he could finish speaking, the guard turned to head to the factory to find Su Yuning. But just then, Ye Beichen's voice suddenly came from behind: "Please wait!"
The guard stopped at the sound, turned around in confusion, and asked Ye Beichen, "What is it? Does the young lord have any other orders?"
Ye Beichen calmly pulled a bulging money pouch from his pocket, tossed it casually, and the pouch arced through the air before landing steadily in the guard's hand. Ye Beichen smiled and said to the guard, "Take this money and go to the street to pick out a small gift for Su Yuning. Remember, make sure to choose something she likes!"
The guard nodded knowingly and replied, "Alright, I understand. Don't worry, young lord!" With that, he stuffed the money pouch into his pocket and strode towards the market.
Upon arriving at the market, they found it bustling with activity and teeming with people. The guard moved among the stalls, his eyes constantly searching for a suitable gift for Su Yuning. Soon, he was drawn to an enticing aroma. Following the scent, he found a small stall selling pastries. The stall was surrounded by customers, all eagerly buying the freshly baked delicacies.
The guard finally managed to squeeze to the front and bought a bag of sweet and delicious lotus-shaped pastries without hesitation. Then, he rushed to another stall and picked out a bag of steaming hot osmanthus cakes, exuding a rich osmanthus fragrance. Having bought his desired gifts, the guard was in high spirits. He happily carried the two bags of pastries and hurried towards the factory.
At that moment, Su Yuning was intently watering the lush green plants at the factory entrance. Sunlight bathed her, as if draping her in a golden veil, making her look like a fairy descended from heaven, beautiful and captivating. Just then, a clear, crisp voice reached her ears.
"Greetings, Lady of the Lord!" came a respectful greeting.
Su Yuning's leisurely steps abruptly halted, her delicate brows furrowing slightly. She turned her head and saw a tall, armored guard standing not far away. Upon recognizing him, her expression instantly turned displeased, and she replied curtly, "Ye Beichen and I have already separated. From now on, you can just call me by my name."
Upon hearing this, the guard was taken aback at first, then quickly bowed and said, "Alright then, hello Miss Su!"
Looking at the flustered guard in front of her, Su Yuning couldn't help but feel a sense of doubt. She asked in a cold voice, "What brings you here?"
The guard dared not delay and hurriedly handed the exquisite box of pastries to Su Yuning, carefully explaining, "The young lord knows he was wrong before and shouldn't have misunderstood you. He specifically instructed me to come and apologize to you today, hoping that Miss Su will be magnanimous and forgive him this time." After speaking, the guard anxiously watched Su Yuning's reaction, afraid that he might say or do something wrong and displease the woman.
Upon hearing this, Su Yuning felt a surge of secret delight, but she deliberately put on a stern face and said coquettishly, "Hmph! This matter should have been resolved by him himself. What kind of nonsense is it for you to apologize on his behalf? You should go back now and remember to relay my exact words to him. And take your gift back with you." After saying this, she turned her head away and refused to look at the guard again.
Seeing this, the guard could only smile awkwardly and then respectfully replied, "Yes, Miss Su. I'll take my leave now." With that, he turned and hurriedly left.
After the guards left, Su Yuning breathed a sigh of relief and happily continued tending to the lush green plants. Just then, the elegant and wealthy young man slowly approached. He smiled, his eyes gentle as he looked at Su Yuning, and said softly, "Yuning, my parents have heard about you and greatly admire you. They specifically asked me to invite you to their home for dinner. We hope you will do them the honor of giving them the opportunity to get to know you."
Upon hearing this, Su Yuning's face flushed instantly, and she looked somewhat nervous and uneasy. She quickly waved her hand and declined, saying, "Oh dear, this... isn't it a bit inappropriate? After all, we haven't officially started dating yet. Going to meet the parents and have dinner together so early seems a bit too hasty."
Hearing Su Yuning's words, the wealthy young man smiled slightly and patiently explained, "But I feel we already get along very well, and we understand each other quite well. Besides, this is just a simple meal, not some big event like an engagement or wedding. So, please don't refuse anymore, okay?" He gently took Su Yuning's hand, looking at her earnestly. "It's getting late, we've known each other for quite a while, and my parents approve of our relationship. Please come with me, otherwise they'll be unhappy," the wealthy young man pleaded kindly.
Su Yuning bit her lip lightly, a hint of helplessness on her face, but in the end she nodded gently and said slowly, "Alright then, I promise you."
Upon hearing this, the wealthy young man became excited and danced with joy. He said with a beaming smile, "Great! I'll take you to buy some new clothes now, I'll make sure you look your best. Then, we'll pick out some gifts; we can't go to meet the parents empty-handed. After everything's ready, we can have a sumptuous dinner with them!" He gestured as he spoke, as if he could already see the wonderful scene. Su Yuning, however, maintained a gentle smile, listening quietly to his arrangements, occasionally nodding slightly in agreement.
Next, the two arrived at the renowned second-largest clothing store in the capital—Exquisite Pavilion. Upon entering, Su Yuning was immediately overwhelmed by the dazzling array of clothes. After careful selection, Gu Wanfeng chose a beautiful pink embroidered cheongsam for her. The cheongsam was made of soft, smooth fabric, embroidered with exquisite flower patterns, so lifelike they seemed ready to bloom at any moment. He also thoughtfully selected a white cloak and a pair of fine leather shoes for her.
When Su Yuning emerged from the fitting room in this outfit, everyone present couldn't help but turn their heads in amazement. The sales staff exclaimed in admiration, praising Su Yuning as looking like a fairy descended from heaven.
Even Gu Wanfeng, who always had a discerning eye, was stunned. It took him a while to come to his senses. He quickly stepped forward and kept nodding and praising, "Beautiful, really beautiful! You look like a young lady who has just returned from studying abroad. Not only are you stunningly beautiful, but you also have an outstanding temperament. You are both beautiful and cool. You are unforgettable!"
Su Yuning replied happily, "I think my hairstyle and makeup need a makeover. How about this, could you come with me to the hair salon?" As she said this, her big, bright eyes looked expectantly at the rich young man beside her.
The rich young man nodded eagerly and replied, "Okay, okay, no problem! You can go ahead and get your hair done. I'll be right here waiting for you. I really look forward to seeing how beautiful and charming you are after you're done!" The corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up, and his eyes revealed an undisguised admiration.
"Let's go then!" Su Yuning smiled happily, waving playfully, and then walked side by side with the wealthy young man towards the hair salon. Although this was her first time in such a luxurious, grand, and high-class hair salon, she didn't show the slightest bit of nervousness. After all, she was a person who had transmigrated from modern society, and naturally had her own unique ideas and profound insights into hairdressing.
As soon as they stepped into the hair salon, a quick-witted waiter greeted them with a beaming smile and asked enthusiastically, "Young master, young lady, which of you would like to have your hair done today?"
Su Yuning quickly stepped forward and replied with a smile, "It's me!"
Seeing this, the waiter became even more attentive and then asked, "So, may I ask if you have a hairstyle in mind, young lady? Also, besides the hairstyle, would you like to get a facial or other beauty treatment as well?"
Su Yuning smiled and said, "I want to get my hair permed into cute little curls and dyed it that charming chestnut brown color! Besides that, I also plan to enjoy some beauty and skincare services!"
Upon hearing this, the waiter quickly replied, "Alright, sir, please wait a moment, I'll go and arrange for a skilled hairstylist and an experienced beautician to come over for you." With that, he hurriedly turned and left to inform the stylists.
In no time, everything was ready, and Su Yuning happily began her first experience—a beauty treatment. She lay comfortably and quietly on the soft, comfortable beauty bed, like a blooming flower. The gentle and meticulous beautician first gently cleansed her skin with skillful and careful movements; then, she gently applied a seaweed mask, immersing her face in a cool and moisturizing sensation.
After the mask session was nearly over, the beautician carefully cleansed her face again, then skillfully removed each annoying pimple. Next came the much-anticipated whitening pearl powder! The beautician applied it evenly to Su Yuning's fair skin, seemingly adding a layer of mysterious and captivating radiance. Afterwards, blush, face powder, and lipstick were meticulously applied in sequence, each step as delicate and refined as a work of art.