Xiao Zhan sat on the sofa, feeling uneasy.
The food he bought from the supermarket in the morning was still on the table. Wang Yibo sat at a 1-person distance next to him, and Wang Yibo's mother sat opposite him.
It felt as if Xiao Zhan got temporarily arrested by the police and was currently on trial. He didn't know what the police would ask, but he seemed to know what crime he had committed. During this moment, his mind was blank.
However, since Xiao Zhan has a good image and a generous appearance, even if he was nervous on the inside, he still looked magnanimous. He looked like he was holding up a 'if you have any questions, just ask, I can handle anything' posture.
There are tea tools on the coffee table. Probably because it was so early in the morning, no one was in the mood for tea. Since Wang Yibo didn't plan to touch it, naturally, Xiao Zhan would not pompously touch it either.
The auntie that once spoke freely and frankly outside suddenly became strict and serious. She first looked at Xiao Zhan. Likely due to the unfamiliarity, she didn't feel comfortable keeping her gaze on him for too long and quickly looked away after a few seconds.
It was of course different when it came to her own son.
After staring at Xiao Zhan, she stared straight at Wang Yibo. There was a bit of a fierceness in her soft eyes that she made no secret of, even Xiao Zhan got scared when he saw it.
But Wang Yibo wasn't scared, he sat upright and looked back without any fear.
Xiao Zhan couldn't understand what kind of advanced family education method this was, were they competing to kill the opponent with their gazes?
Who knew how long later, when it was approaching a time in which Xiao Zhan found difficult to get by, Wang Yibo's mother finally spoke.
Mother Wang asked, "When did you get married?"
Wang Yibo said, "Last Monday."
Mother Wang continued to ask, "Why didn't you tell me?"
Wang Yibo, "Because I went on a business trip the day after, I wanted to tell you after I came back."
Mother Wang seemed speechless at this and froze for a bit.
It seemed that Wang Yibo won the first round.
Mother Wang took a break and soon entered the battlefield again, "Is marriage child's play?"
Wang Yibo, "No."
Mother Wang, "Then why did you get married so casually?"
Wang Yibo, "I have been thinking about it for a month."
Mother Wang froze again, as if she was deciding whether 1 month was too long or too short.
It seemed that Wang Yibo won the second round as well.
Mother Wang thought for a while, and finally found the question she wanted to ask, "How long have you two known each other? Why have you never mentioned him to me?"
When this question was asked, even Xiao Zhan got scared.
In fact, Xiao Zhan himself felt unclear about this marriage. These two questions his mom asked were the exact proof of their recklessness.
"I saw him once a month ago. I didn't mention it to you because I wasn't familiar with him."
Wang Yibo confessed honestly with a very righteous tone, which made Xiao Zhan admire him sincerely.
This was as if he was saying, yeah we don't know each other, but we still got married, what's it to you?
"Not familiar?" Mother Wang caught the main point, "If you're not familiar with him, why did you marry him?"
Back then, Xiao Zhan also wanted to ask Wang Yibo this question.
Of course, he did ask.
Then at this moment, Wang Yibo used what he had answered back then to answer Mother Wang, with a slight modification.
Wang Yibo, "I got to understand him, I think he's very suitable. And you also know that I plan to get married this year."
Xiao Zhan could understand the expression on Mother Wang's face, he was also like that back then. It was the expression of feeling it was inexplicable yet also quite reasonable and didn't know how to refute it.
That's right, Wang Yibo also won the who-knows-what-round-this-was.
Mother Wang even started to sympathize with Xiao Zhan because of Wang Yibo's answer. She scrunched her brows and she persuaded in a quieter voice, "How can you talk like this? It had to be because of love."
It's a pity that Wang Yibo was merciless, but because of Xiao Zhan's presence, he said in a slightly roundabout way, "It's because of the suitability."
Which seemed to have given Xiao Zhan some respect.
But everyone knew what it really meant.
Love, that didn't exist.
Xiao Zhan clasped his hands and wanted to interrupt.
He was so pitiful. He clearly did not enter this war, but because he couldn't speak, he lost to Wang Yibo.
Hmph.
Auntie, I also don't like your son!
It's because of the suitability for me too!
Only that!
Mother Wang seemed to realize that even if she said more, it wouldn't help, so she simply calmed down.
In an instant, Xiao Zhan saw Mother Wang's eyes suddenly soften, and she playfully criticized and glared at Wang Yibo, "You unbelievable child."
Xiao Zhan felt that Mother Wang's personality is nothing like her son's. Mother Wang is a very open person with rich expressions and speeches. Wang Yibo was different. Since the day they met, Xiao Zhan seemed to have only seen him in two states, either expressionless or smiling politely.
He also talks coldly, as if explaining business.
Maybe Wang Yibo took after his father?
But it's also possible that he took after none of them.
There's no correct statement indicating that the personality of the child must definitely take after the parents.
Xiao Zhan was guessing over here but over there Mother Wang's already switched her target to him.
With a "Hello", Xiao Zhan immediately retracted his mind.
Xiao Zhan, "Hello auntie."
Mother Wang felt a little less unfamiliar because she and Xiao Zhan had previously strolled back together. She smiled, "I haven't asked for your name yet."
Xiao Zhan said, "Surname Xiao, name Zhan. Xiao from QingXiao and Zhan from Yizhan."
Mother Wang, "Ah." She smiled, "Good name."
Xiao Zhan nodded, "Thank you."
With the sudden identity of family, the two chatted a lot. After Mother Wang switched the battlefield onto Xiao Zhan, there was nothing left of concern for Wang Yibo. Xiao Zhan turned and took a glance at him. Sure enough, he was already slightly leaning and holding the tablet in his hands, watching the news like it was none of his business.
Xiao Zhan gulped and waited for the challenge.
Mother Wang asked, "Where did you live? Is it in this city?"
Xiao Zhan nodded, "Yes, Lian Heng District."
Mother Wang, "Mn." Then continued, "How old are you? What do you do for work?"
Xiao Zhan, "I'm 26, I do design."
Mother Wang, "Where do you work?"
Xiao Zhan, "In Central Street, I have a studio."
Mother Wang, "Oh, you opened a studio yourself?"
Xiao Zhan, "Mn."
Mother Wang nodded, "Not bad."
Xiao Zhan smiled.
The questions asked by Mother Wang are relatively shallow. Because of frequent blind dates, Xiao Zhan had already answered such questions many times before. So right now, he isn't very stressed yet.
But he knew that Mother Wang must have more than such doubts.
Sure enough, after the two had a short rest, Mother Wang began again.
Mother Wang, "Yiheng said that he married you because he thought it was suitable. What do you think about this?"
Xiao Zhan seemed to see Wang Yibo's head raised a little bit, he thought for a while, and then replied, "I think we're quite suitable too."
Mother Wang did not let him go yet, "How would you say so?"
Xiao Zhan, "Mr. Wang's qualifications are very good in all aspects. I have also got to understand him and I think he is a very good person. For Mr. Wang to choose me and give me the chance to marry him, I think it is my honor, I am very happy."
Xiao Zhan noticed that Wang Yibo seemed to have lowered his head back down.
Mother Wang laughed when she heard what he said.
Usually, when aunties hear others praise their son, they will deny it and then add some words of ridicule.
Mother Wang was no exception, after Xiao Zhan praised her son like this, she sighed, "What do you mean good, he's just a cold person. He's hard to communicate with and is a workaholic. Every time I want to come find him, he will be either working overtime or on a business trip. His father and I aren't like this, I really don't know who he got his personality from. "
Xiao Zhan nodded and laughed.
So it turned out that he really didn't take after either of them.
"Actually, it's not just work, he is very serious about everything," Xiao Zhan felt that when dealing with his mother-in-law, it was right to keep praising, "Although we haven't known each other for a long time, we got to understand each other a little bit. He is not as difficult to communicate with as auntie says." Xiao Zhan blurted out nonsense, "I'm very comfortable being with him and I also like being with him."
From the corner of Xiao Zhan's eyes, he saw Wang Yibo raise his head again. It was very undisguised, he turned his head to directly look in his direction.
Xiao Zhan halted, it seemed that what he said was a little... excessive.
But Mother Wang didn't see this at all, she felt content because of Xiao Zhan's words.
Then she remembered meeting Xiao Zhan outside and how he said he wanted to make breakfast for Wang Yibo.
To go out to the supermarket for breakfast so early in the morning, it seems like they get along pretty well. Xiao Zhan also seems to care quite a bit about her son.
"It's good that you guys get along well. Yiheng has been unsociable since he was a child, he only has a few friends and likes to play alone. We have always been worried about his marriage." Mother Wang laughed, "This is great, this is great."
Xiao Zhan let out a breath of relief.
Although he can't say that he is good at dealing with elders, his mom has many friends and he grew up among a bunch of aunties, so he often had to answer questions from them.
His mother often taught him to say sweet things to uncles and aunties. Due to their family circumstances, they have been taken care of by many people. Even now, Xiao Zhan is very well-behaved and likable in front of his elders.
Mother Wang's porridge has been in the pot for some time now. It seemed that she couldn't find anything else to talk about at the moment. So she said, "I'm going to the kitchen", then got up and left.
The moment Mother Wang left, Xiao Zhan clenched his hands that were previously gripping onto his knees into fists and let out another sigh of relief.
Wang Yibo put down the tablet and turned to look at him.
Xiao Zhan received his gaze and also turned around.
Before Wang Yibo could speak, Xiao Zhan apologized first, "I'm sorry, I was a little anxious and talked some nonsense."
Wang Yibo didn't seem to care much, and even smiled, "It's okay, my mom also likes you very much."
Xiao Zhan paused, then re-gripped his knees.
Crap, Wang Yibo said also, also likes.
Mother Wang quickly served the porridge into bowls, then called the two children over. Xiao Zhan responded and waited to go together with Wang Yibo.
Wang Yibo did not do things in a hurry, he only went over after he tidied up his things. Xiao Zhan followed behind him as they walked to the dining room together.
The porridge was already placed on the table, Mother Wang was standing by preparing chopsticks. Xiao Zhan reached out to help and waited for Mother Wang to sit down first before sitting down.
Mother Wang picked up the spoon, then she suddenly remembered something, she said, "Ah. Xiao Zhan, since you guys are married now, let's find time for our family to have a meal together. Are your parents busy?"
Xiao Zhan paused.
He knew he had to face this problem eventually.
He licked his lips, "Auntie, I'm from a single-family, there's only me and my mother."
Mother Wang was stunned.
Xiao Zhan lowered his head slightly, he didn't know how much Wang Yibo knew.
Did he know he's from a single-family? Did he also know that his father...
But Wang Yibo, who never speaks unless it's his business, suddenly spoke up.
Wang Yibo, "I'll arrange it."