I Refuse to Be a Supporting Character

Chapter 134: Meeting His Parents (3)

At first, he was not nervous. However, as time went by while waiting, he imagined various scenes that he might have to face later on and he gradually became more tense, even after a couple's parents have met their partner, a few years may still be between the first meeting and the wedding.

During this time, courtship problems not only involve both in the couple, but also involve testing between both parties of the family. Marriage is never between two people.

Gu Jin had never spoken to his parents about Mu Mingcheng's identity, considering his family status to be inferior compared to the Mu family.

Once the couple joined their two families through their marriage, gossip would spread throughout the society. When that happened, the gossip would target the Gu Jin family, the most vulnerable party, and it would put unimaginable and immeasurable pressure on them.

As Gu Jin led Mu Mingcheng towards the living room, calming himself down with the sound of his regular breathing, he became irrationally angry. He obviously had to be a nervous person here! What should he feel nervous about?

Families consider today's meeting a formal event, which every member must attend. However, Gu Ling seriously injured her leg, so she went to the hospital to recuperate, accompanied by Grandma Gu. Other than the two of them, the members of the Gu Family sat together, tense and waiting.

Upon entering the living room, a cool air swept over Gu Jin, calming his tired nerves. With a shy smile on his face, he introduced her, “Dad, Mom, this is my girlfriend, Mu Mingcheng.”

“Professor Gu, Professor Li,” greet Mu Mingcheng with a gentle smile following Gu Jin's introduction. “This is my first visit, so I'm not used to your preferences yet. Therefore, I chose a gift for you myself. I hope they suit your taste.”

His guard began to unfurl gift boxes of various sizes, some were large and some were small.

Seeing this, Gu Teng —who originally perched obediently to the side— snorted.

Gu Changsheng's eyes casually flickered across the packed floor, glanced at his daughter's glance, and landed on the man standing beside her.

Mingcheng. Mu Mingcheng's.

No wonder the name sounded familiar to him. He knew the owner of this name personally.

Not only did he know, but his wife, Li Mingxia, also knew.

In fact, Gu Changsheng and his wife had only interacted with Mu Mingcheng half a year ago. Back then, they praised Mu Mingcheng for having achieved so much at such a young age.

However, now that this same, young, and accomplished head of the Mu Family was intending to become his son-in-law, Gu Changsheng's impression of him was declining.

Young and accomplished. In other words, counting and extraordinary means. Unless Gu Jin's character matches Mu Mingcheng's character, Gu Changsheng was afraid that Mu Mingcheng's character would suppress Gu Jin's character throughout their lives.

“‘Mingcheng’ turned out Mr. Mu,” Gu changsheng paused for a moment, before asking, “I never know. How did Master Mu meet my daughter?”

Hearing this question, Gu Jin smiled at Mu Mingcheng and waited to see what he said. He knew that, if his parents heard the truth about him and Mu Mingcheng's first meeting, they would definitely throw him out of the front door with a broomstick.

Furthermore, he watched Mu Mingcheng look at him affectionately and tell a romantic love story.

In short, Mu Mingcheng spoke of Gu Jin's school graduation ceremony, where he served as the host of the award ceremony. She fell in love with Gu Jin —who served as "Miss Etiquette"— at first sight. After the ceremony that day, he happened to cross paths with Gu Jin, who accidentally twisted his ankle. Realizing her pain, she helped him limp into his car, with which he escorted her back to his apartment.

Gu Changsheng looked at Mu Mingcheng suspiciously and suddenly asked, “Master, how old are you this year?”

“Twenty-seven,” Mu Mingcheng's smile politely, did not receive a violation of that sudden question.

“Hah,” whispered Gu Teng. “Old man.” As soon as she said those words, Li Mingxia gave her a disapproving look, which she reluctantly kept her mouth shut.

“Twenty-seven..Mr Mu really proved himself to be a capable man at such a young age. The way you hold control over the Mu family business is proof,” Gu Changsheng glanced at Gu Jin again, hesitating.

“However, my family's Xiao Jin is only 20 years old this year. The age gap stretches too wide for us to ignore.” Based on age, Gu Changsheng actually meant a gap in the family background. The gap between families separated them too far. How could they protect Xiao Jin if anyone tried to bully him in the future?