Chapter 575: Chapter 318: Visiting the Parents Again (Thanks to Zhaoyao for the Reward)_2
Sure enough, he wasn’t made for hard work. Even though he was the company owner, he still felt a bit uneasy staying in his own company.
This might have something to do with the psychological shadows cast by his years of working.
Sitting in the car, he took out his phone, and Chen Feng sent a message to Jin Xinyan.
Not long after, Jin Xinyan sent him a location—it was a local cuisine restaurant.
Early this morning, Chen Feng received a message from Jin Xinyan, indicating that her parents wanted to meet him.
Although Chen Feng was a bit reluctant, he reasonably agreed.
Then, Jin Xinyan sent another message saying he didn’t need to formally visit her home; instead, they would all have a meal together outside in a restaurant.
Of course, Chen Feng did not object to this and readily agreed.
At first, Jin Xinyan and her parents hadn’t decided where to eat. Now approaching noon, Chen Feng sent a message asking, and then she replied.
Chen Feng was quite calm about it, set up the navigation, placed the phone, and drove off.
The location was about half an hour’s drive from the International Trade Building, over near Yanjiang New District, which was a bit far.
When the car arrived, Chen Feng was slightly surprised by the changes here—high buildings, bustling traffic.
It should be known that over a decade ago, this area was still a mudflat, deserted, and when Chen Feng was in college, he visited here once. At that time, this place had just been developed, a busy construction site with nothing much to look at.
Coming here again now, it really felt like a world of difference. It can only be said that the domestic real estate development ability and speed are truly strong.
The local cuisine restaurant was marked on the map, not exactly a private kitchen, but since they invited him here, the food must be quite good.
The restaurant was on a main street, and Chen Feng was lucky to find a parking spot not far from the restaurant.
He walked straight into the restaurant and immediately saw Jin Xinyan waiting in the lobby.
"You’re here; I was about to call you. Come quickly, my parents have been waiting for a while."
Jin Xinyan quickly pulled Chen Feng upstairs.
"Is it just your parents?"
Though it wasn’t his first time meeting parents, Chen Feng asked just in case. If all her relatives were here, it would indeed be overwhelming.
"Of course, just the two of them. Originally, it was only my mom; it’s my dad who was worried and insisted on coming along."
"Oh, that’s no problem. I’ll handle it carefully."
"Yes, yes, my dad can be a bit bad-tempered. Later, if he says anything unpleasant, don’t take it seriously; don’t lower yourself to his level."
Hearing this, Chen Feng couldn’t help but frown slightly. Meeting parents, he definitely dislikes and hates those who look down on others, afraid her father might be that kind.
However, he had some experience in handling this, would cope when possible, and wouldn’t foolishly stay for punishment if it wasn’t possible; he’d just leave.
After all, he and Jin Xinyan weren’t serious.
"Brother Feng, did you hear that? Later, if my dad has a bad attitude towards you, please be tolerant and don’t get upset."
Jin Xinyan held Chen Feng’s hands, shook them, and had a pleading expression.
"Alright. For your sake, as long as your dad isn’t too excessive, I’ll endure."
"You’re so good. Yeah!"
Jin Xinyan happily gave him a kiss before continuing to drag him along, and soon led him into a room with an open door.
"Dad, Mom, I’ve brought him; his name is Chen Feng, as sharp as the blade."
Jin Xinyan introduced Chen Feng to her parents with a smile.
"Uncle, Auntie, hello."
Chen Feng greeted the couple gracefully.
Mr. Jin was slender, less than one meter seventy tall, but handsome, with sharp eyes, a stylish haircut, and wearing a Burberry shirt, looking very young.
Mrs. Jin had a gracious demeanor, slightly plump, but her skin well-maintained, dressed like a rich lady, not vulgarly covered in gold, but wearing a valuable dark green jade bracelet on her wrist, a slightly thick platinum necklace with diamonds, and a diamond ring on her finger.
With such attire and temperament, she was evidently a wealthy lady.
Mrs. Jin immediately responded after Chen Feng’s greeting: "Good, good, you too. Please sit down."
As she spoke, she looked Chen Feng up and down, smiling, seemingly quite satisfied with Chen Feng.
But Mr. Jin sat with a stern face, not speaking, apparently displeased with Chen Feng.
Jin Xinyan had already warned Chen Feng, so he didn’t take issue with Mr. Jin, politely thanking Mrs. Jin, and then sat opposite them with Jin Xinyan.
"Chen Feng, I heard you’re from Lu City, right?" Mrs. Jin started with the usual parental probing.
"Yes."
"Oh, do you have any siblings, are your parents in good health?"
"I have an older brother; my parents are in good health."
"Do you plan to settle in Xiu Zhou in the future, or do you plan to return to Lu City to live?"
"Unless something unexpected happens, I plan to settle in Xiu Zhou."
At this point, Mr. Jin suddenly interjected, "What’s your residence registration status now? I heard from Xinyan you’ve bought a house here. Have you joined the Xiu Zhou City District household registration?"
"Not yet. I still hold my rural household registration from my hometown in Lu City."
Mr. Jin frowned, "Then why not transfer your household registration?"
Chen Feng frowned slightly hearing this, "I think rural household registration is pretty good. When I went to college, I didn’t transfer my registration to the school, always kept it in the hometown village."
Mrs. Jin quickly eased the atmosphere, "Rural household registration is really good now, even more valuable than urban registration."
Mr. Jin immediately fell silent, just slightly dark-faced.
"Dad, Mom, everyone’s here; it’s time to order."
Jin Xinyan also spoke to ease the atmosphere.
"Yes, yes, let’s order. Little Chen, you’re the guest, please order first."
"How can that be? You’re the elders, you should order first."
"Mom, you’ve been here before, know what’s delicious, so you pick."
"Okay, then I’ll choose."
The mother and daughter automatically ignored Mr. Jin, who seemed to be sulking.
Mrs. Jin quickly ordered a few dishes and then asked Chen Feng if he drank alcohol. After Chen Feng said no, she ordered two pots of tea.
"Little Chen, tell me, how did you and our Xinyan meet?" Mrs. Jin asked Chen Feng with a smile.
Chen Feng glanced at Jin Xinyan, seeing she had no reaction, then honestly said, "She is college roommates with one of my company’s employees, and once her roommate invited me to dinner and brought Xinyan along. That’s how we met."
"So that’s how you met?" Mrs. Jin seemed surprised.
Jin Xinyan laughed, "See, I told you that’s how we met, but you didn’t believe me."
Mr. Jin interjected again, "Mainly, we didn’t believe Little Chen wasn’t chasing your roommate and came to chase you instead. We’ve met your roommate, and she’s much prettier than you."