Chapter 579: Chapter 320 Already in a Relationship_2
But there’s no denying it now. Seeing Jin Xinyan’s expectant look, Chen Feng admitted frankly and honestly, "Yes, we’re already dating."
"Xinyan, how could you hide something like this from us!" Mrs. Jin glared at Jin Xinyan, somewhat angry.
"Mom, I didn’t do it on purpose," Jin Xinyan immediately explained. "I was afraid that if I told you the truth right away, you wouldn’t be able to accept it, so I planned to give you a buffer period. Initially, I intended to be honest with you after you met him this time."
Mrs. Jin was unmoved and asked with a stern face, "How long have you been together?"
Jin Xinyan looked at Chen Feng again and whispered, "Not long, just about ten days."
"Ten days, and you say not long?" Mrs. Jin glared, feeling upset for being kept in the dark. "All these years, have you ever hidden anything from your mom? And now you kept it from me for so long. Do you even see me as your mom anymore?"
Jin Yongnian spoke up to mediate, "Alright, dear. The daughter said she was afraid we’d not accept it right away. I think it’s understandable."
"Understand what? You don’t care about your daughter’s lifelong happiness?" Mrs. Jin angrily retorted her husband, then looked at Chen Feng with displeasure, "Little Chen, earlier I thought you were quite honest, but now it seems that’s not necessarily the case."
Jin Yongnian saw his wife was mad at Chen Feng, which was unacceptable since whether his loan could be approved might depend on Chen Feng.
So, he immediately spoke up, "Alright. Didn’t Little Chen just confess to us? How is it dishonest? Isn’t he quite honest? You’re nitpicking. I think Little Chen is quite good."
Chen Feng was speechless. Previously, Mr. Jin had an unfavorable attitude towards him, while Mrs. Jin had been quite amiable, but now their attitudes had switched.
Mrs. Jin saw her husband now speaking up for Chen Feng and thought about how it related to Chairman Li. Considering her husband’s recent complaints about the bank loan not being approved, she subdued her anger. However, any goodwill she initially had towards Chen Feng was now gone.
Mrs. Jin felt that Chen Feng was dishonest, having been with her daughter for over ten days and yet they had been pretending together. Acting like everything was normal.
Chen Feng wasn’t too concerned about Mrs. Jin’s change in attitude; he just wanted to wrap up this meeting quickly and head home.
"Little Chen, don’t mind it. Xinyan’s mom just has that kind of temperament. Come, have some food, this fish tastes quite good, let’s finish it together. We shouldn’t waste it."
Jin Yongnian invited Chen Feng to eat, and Chen Feng was considerate enough to raise his chopsticks and have a few bites with him.
Jin Xinyan sat next to Mrs. Jin, carefully apologizing and saying nice things, serving her food. After a while, Mrs. Jin managed to calm down and no longer wore a stern expression.
Jin Yongnian began to get acquainted with Chen Feng, enthusiastically discussing everything from gourmet food to various cuisines, and then from different cuisines to regional customs.
Thus, unknowingly, more than half an hour passed, and all the dishes on the table were almost finished.
Seeing this, Chen Feng finally found an opportunity to stand up and say his goodbyes, rushing down ahead of the couple to pay the bill.
Jin Yongnian looked dissatisfied, holding onto Chen Feng, expressing that it was their first meeting and it was not proper for the younger generation to pay.
Next time, he insisted that he, as the elder, should pay.
Additionally, Jin Yongnian mentioned that in a few days it would be Jin Xinyan’s birthday, inviting Chen Feng to their house for dinner.
Chen Feng had no idea about Jin Xinyan’s birthday, and he hadn’t asked, nor had he remembered the birthdays of any women he knew.
Chen Feng couldn’t easily refuse the invitation, so he just smiled in response, hoping he wouldn’t have to go when the time came.
After being held by Jin Yongnian at the restaurant entrance for quite a while, with Jin Xinyan’s help, he finally managed to leave. Jin Yongnian’s enthusiasm was excessive, making Chen Feng uncomfortable.
Only after Chen Feng started the car and drove away did he let out a long breath.
He had previously met three families formally, his ex-wife’s family, and the families of Lin Yujiao and Liu Ying.
The most awkward and uneasy meeting was with his ex-wife’s family. The meetings with Lin Yujiao and Liu Ying’s families went smoothly. Now, Jin Xinyan’s family made him feel the most awkward.
The Jin family watched as Chen Feng’s car drove away, until it was out of sight, when Jin Yongnian finally lowered his waving hand.
"Jin Yongnian, what’s wrong with you? Are you losing your mind? You were initially so cold towards Chen Feng, and now you’re treating him like your own son all of a sudden."
Mrs. Jin questioned her husband with an expression of disdain.
"What do you know?" Jin Yongnian retorted, "This Little Chen isn’t simple. Otherwise, why do you think Chairman Li would have been so enthusiastic earlier? Even came to our private dining booth to toast, showing him great respect.
I think Little Chen is quite good, and most importantly, our daughter likes him. So it’s better to be warm towards him now, isn’t it?"
Jin Xinyan took the opportunity to say, "Mom, Dad is right. Chen Feng’s conditions are excellent in various aspects. Not only is he wealthy, but his temperament is very good. Moreover, I’m certain he knows many influential people. This could potentially help our family’s business."
"Exactly," Jin Yongnian quickly chimed in, "Just like how he’s acquainted with Chairman Li, and I’ve just applied for a loan at Xiu Zhou Bank, which hasn’t been approved yet. If Little Chen could help, it would be just a word’s matter. Xinyan, find an opportunity to talk to Little Chen about this."
Feeling a bit concerned, Jin Xinyan asked, "Why have you taken out another loan? I remember you took out a loan last year, and it’s presumably not paid off yet."
Jin Yongnian explained, "Last year’s loan was from Huafeng Bank, only 5 million. This time it’s Xiu Zhou Bank, 10 million. Currently, the company has secured a major overseas contract, with a transaction amount of nearly 10 million US Dollars. For the initial product procurement, our company needs to advance a portion, so we approached the bank for a loan."
Not easily fooled, Jin Xinyan frowned and said, "Dad, in recent years, foreign trade has become increasingly difficult. I think you shouldn’t be too greedy. Transactions involving 10 million US Dollars are risky; if the risk is too high, maybe you shouldn’t pursue it."
Jin Yongnian, unconcerned, replied, "What business has no risk nowadays? Besides, the other party has already prepaid a 200,000 US Dollar deposit, how could it be false?"
Jin Xinyan, somewhat helpless, said, "Alright, as long as you have it all planned out. You’ve been doing business for decades."
"Yes, rest assured. Dad is a veteran, and it’s not his first day in the foreign trade business."
"Alright, are we heading home or not?"
Mrs. Jin spoke up, and the father and daughter exchanged a glance and promptly quieted down.