Flash Marriage: My Nerd Husband
Eps. 4. Family Meetings
Impatiently, I finally opened my phone, and started calling her. I only met the voice ‘tut..tut..tut.’ to the end without answer. Really really annoying! You know, we'd better take a taxi.
There were only 20 minutes left, and not long after he finally came, yes, I mean Li Mingyu!
With his shiny car, he came up to me and my mom, slowly. Then he opened his car window and nodded his head when he found out my mother was there. Then, he got out of the car and opened the car door for us.
LM : “Goodnight, Mother-in-law. Sorry for my delay. Please Mother-in-law in.”
*Mingxia's mother was named Qi Yun, so for now the author will shorten it to (QY)
QY : “Wah, you are very polite, son. Lucky that spoiled kid.”
LM : “Thank you, Mother-in-law. Oh yeah, Xixi, come on in. Why are you still there?”
What's?! Very smooth acting, he's an actor huh? And he really called me ‘Xixi’ very smoothly and eloquently! Is he training for this? Of course I looked at her pushyly and she just returned my gaze with a sly smile! Damn this guy!
QM : “Ah, I - Yes. I'm in,”
Ah just look! I will repay your actions with more disgusting!
Mother : “Snake Mingyu, it looks like you guys are very close, Hahaha. And you bothered to pick us up, what about my besan?”
LM : “Mother-in-law doesn't have to worry, mom goes with dad. They told me to pick you up.”
I still noticed the two of them, how could they be familiar with only meeting once! Who would defend me if mother also sided with Li Mingyu s** that is! He obviously wants to play me!
LM : “Xixi, what's up? Why are you quiet?”
Mother : “Haha, Son. You're so considerate, just let that spoiled kid.”
Retaliation time! There was no suitable topic to talk about, thank you for luring me out!
QM : “Not what –, Yu-ge*. I'm just nervous , what if mom and dad-in-law don't like me?”
LM : “Not to worry Xixi, because you are so sweet surely they will like you, I promise.”
Mother : “ Wah, son Mingyu you are very reassuring.”
*budget - ge’ :call brother - brother in China
True – true professional actors! Maybe I can't beat him now! But look at it later!
Not long after, we arrived at the MayQueen Restaurant as promised on time. We got out of the car and rushed into the restaurant. Well, the restaurant is decent too, perfect for a meeting like this.
We went in together - the same. But, what surprised me the most was after getting out of the car, and opening the car door, he said, spontaneously he reached out and invited my mother to walk first and guide my mother into the restaurant first. Then, I was very shocked after that because Li Mingyu approached me who was walking behind. Suddenly his head came closer to me, more precisely to my ear and whispered something.
LM : “Coperate,”
He spoke with a cold look and seemed very arrogant!
QM : “I know.”
Well, of course I have no intention of retaliating either.
Then she thrust her hand at me, like she was going to hold me, and sure enough she did that, I glanced at her at a glance as we walked towards the table that had already been ordered, she said, and indeed I admit her acting skills are in a different class to mine!
When I reached the designated table, of course I saw two old men with foreign faces sitting side by side. They both looked friendly and also greeted me in a friendly and gentle tone.
Then Li Mingyu introduced me and my mother after which we sat down. Looks like they've arranged the seats first. And, as a result I sat down beside Li Mingyu and in front of me was the Father-in-law I noticed from earlier looking towards Li Mingyu with a sharp interrogation-like gaze, while towards me, my father-in-law smiled. What is between father and son!?
Not long after, our food finally arrived. Whoa! I - is this not excessive? My favorite food and my mother's favorite food is also among that pile of food! Perhaps the rest was a favorite meal of Father and mother-in-law as well as Li Mingyu.
And after the food was served, we talked for a while.
*Li Mingyu's mother is Li An and her father is Li Jun. Starting from here the author will use abbreviations name to (LA) and (LJ).
QY : “Oh, that's not true, Mrs Li. It is precisely I who should be thanking the two of you and Nak Mingyu...Hahaha”
LA : “Hahaha.. .Oh, did only Lady Qi and Nak Mingxia come?”
QM : “...”
Of course after hearing the words from Madam Li, my heart felt tight and I couldn't even say.
QY : “Oh, Father Mingxia may see us from above... ”
Mother's tone of voice made me bow. However, suddenly I felt someone bring his face closer to me and then stroke my head, yes it must be Li Mingyu. I can't resist because it's part of the plan, but it feels so warm and gentle to a man like me who hasn't had a stroke in the head in years.
LM : “You why, Xixi? Are you okay?”
Yep! I can't keep going like this!
After that I lifted my head and told everyone that I was okay. Well, actually I was more surprised by the attitude of this arrogant person beside me, his acting was really like a top star!
QM : “Fine, we just eat, Haha..”
LA : “Oh. I'm sorry Xi’er and Mrs Qi , I didn't know that.”
QY : “No problem Nyoya Li, it is indeed as it is.. no need to feel sad,”.
LJ : “Eh.. True said Xi’er, let's just eat.”.
QY: “Mrs Li, your son is very handsome and polite, it is fitting that Mingxia can fall for him... Hahaha,”
LA : “Ah, that's not true, it was precisely after I saw Xi’er directly that I was very relieved.. That brat I had to force how many times I'd get married...Really - really troublesome.”
LJ : “That's true. Lady Qi, a handsome face is useless if useless... ”
I who heard all their conversations felt strange once, and again the man beside me was just silent.
However, after a while he arrived - suddenly picked me up meat that was in a small bowl nearby.
LM : “This is meat, eat it. Xixi, you just kept quiet from before, is the food bad?”
QM: “Eh, no really, this food is the most delicious I've ever eaten.. Hehe”
QM : “Then Yu - ge likes pasta. This I get.. eat a lot! You look so skinny Yu - ge.”
LM : “Oh, alright Xixi.”
It seemed, without me noticing the old men looking towards us. I was embarrassed for a moment, but I got rid of it immediately. Then they started to watch us and it meant that our acting went smoothly and will continue!
LA : “Wah, they are already this close as it turns out. Xi’er, then the mother tipped this stubborn child yes.”
QM : “Eh, I- Yes Mother! Te - of course.. Haha,”
LJ : “If he makes you sad, just tell me and I'll teach the boy a lesson! ”
QY: “Are they not very compatible.”
LA: “You're right, Lady Qi. When will the wedding date be? I think as soon as possible..Hahaha,”
LJ: "That's right, I've been looking for dates - good dates,"
QY: "Yes, I agree too.. Haha,"
Then the parents discussed the exact wedding date for us, well even though we were legally declared husband and wife. However, parents want this marriage to be celebrated. So, the final result of the wedding date is on November 14th! That's exactly one month from today!
