During autumn in Beijing, the sky was clear and the sun was dry and warm. It was a rare comfortable and pleasant season of the year.
When Ji Bai and Xu Xu got off the plane, there were already a few cars waiting on the tarmac. Their house, grandpa's house, Shu Hang and a few of his childhood friends were standing next to the car with a smile on their faces.
This made Xu Xu look at Ji Bai. He had always been low-key, but he had mobilized so many people today on purpose.
She listened to his arrangements.
Ji Bai was wearing a black trench coat that she bought today. It was neatly cut and had a clean color, which made him look even more handsome and slender. As if he could sense Xu Xu's thoughts, he silently held her little hand tightly and walked towards everyone with a faint smile.
After hugging Ji Bai, Shu Hang and the others saw Xu Xu and deliberately nodded and bowed to her. "Sister-in-law! You're here! " "Since you're here, don't go back. Everyone misses you!" "Since you're here, don't go back.
Xu Xu could not get along with these glib tongues, so she just smiled shyly. Ji Bai hugged her waist and knocked on the hood of Shu Hang's car. "Let's go to grandpa's house first, we'll meet up with you guys in two days."
"Sure. Sister-in-law, what do you want to eat and play? Just make a list, we'll go through fire and water for you, we'll even pluck the stars from the sky for you … "
Xu Xu could not help but laugh. Ji Bai laughed too. "It's not your turn to pluck stars for her, let's go!"
The car sped along the highway and soon arrived at grandpa's house.
It was a quiet courtyard in the city, the courtyard was shaded by parasol trees and the winding corridor was quiet and deep. Ji Bai carried the gifts and held Xu Xu's hand as they walked straight in. The guards and nannies were familiar with him for many years, so they smiled when they saw him. "Ji Bai, you're back? Is this your girlfriend? "
Ji Bai smiled and nodded, then asked Xu Xu to call them one by one. "Where's grandpa?"
"The commander woke up from his afternoon nap and was sunbathing in the backyard. He's been waiting for you guys for a long time."
Xu Xu and Ji Bai stepped into the backyard and saw an old man sitting on a chair under a tree. The sun shone on him and he was wearing a very ordinary blue shirt and loose cotton pants. He looked quiet and kind.
Ji Bai walked over, bent down and said softly, "Grandpa, I brought Xu Xu back to see you."
The old man was very happy to see him. "It's good that you're back …" He slowly raised his head to look at Xu Xu.
Xu Xu was also looking at him. The old man was already over eighty years old, but he was as tall and strong as Ji Bai. On his face that was full of wrinkles, one could vaguely see the outline of a handsome face that was similar to Ji Bai's. This gave Xu Xu a warm and intimate feeling, and she thought to herself, 'If Ji Bai looks like this when he's old, he would be quite charming.'
Ji Bai turned to look at Xu Xu. "Call me grandpa."
"Hello, Grandpa."
Grandfather nodded very gently and asked about Xu Xu's age, studies, and family situation. When he heard that her father was a professor, he said to Ji Bai, "You're from a scholarly family. Ask your eldest brother to go to Lin City and visit them on my behalf. You mustn't forget your manners." Seeing his grandfather's attitude, Ji Bai had nothing to worry about and nodded repeatedly with a smile. Xu Xu's mood gradually brightened.
After a while, her grandfather smiled and asked, "Little girl, what do you like about our third son?"
Xu Xu pondered for a while before answering, "All of them."
Ji Bai, who was standing at the side, laughed.
Xu Xu was speaking from the bottom of her heart, so when she saw the two of them laughing, she further explained, "I like him the most, he has a strong will and is open-minded and calm. He doesn't change his ideals because of how the world sees him, and he can maintain his original heart in the face of everything. A gentleman is magnanimous and has a noble character. In my heart, he's a very suitable life partner. "
When they left his grandfather's house, Ji Bai was in a good mood. He put his arm around Xu Xu's shoulder and looked at the vast Beijing city under the twilight, feeling very peaceful and comfortable.
It was Xu Xu's first time meeting a parent, so even though she had a rough idea, she still could not help but ask, "Your grandfather … has a good impression of me?"
Ji Bai looked at her, and the scene of him talking to his grandfather alone appeared in his mind.
The grandfather and grandson had not seen each other for a long time, so they had some intimate things to talk about. Xu Xu naturally understood, so after a while, she excused herself from the front hall to rest.
The grandfather and grandson talked for a while, then talked about Xu Xu again. His grandfather said with a loving gaze, "Xu Xu is a good child, I'm very happy that you brought her back, and I'm very relieved."
He squatted down, held his grandfather's hand, and said softly, "Grandfather, I want to marry her, and I want to spend the rest of my life with her. In the future, I'll give you a few smart and cute great-grandchildren, you'll definitely like them very much. "
…
When he thought of this, Ji Bai lowered his head and kissed her. There were still drivers and security guards in the front seat, so Xu Xu was slightly stunned. She was too embarrassed to make too much noise, so she could only quietly shrink in his arms and let him repeatedly ravage her red lips.
Ji Bai kissed her until her face was flushed, then he smiled faintly and said, "Whether your impression is good or not, won't you know if you weigh the value of the red packet he gave you?"
Ji Bai's father was a businessman, so his home was not in the military compound, but in the Fragrant Hills Villa in the western suburbs. When Ji Bai and Xu Xu arrived, the sky was already dark, the mountains in the distance were hazy and quiet, and the villa surrounded by green forest was brightly lit.
When Ji Bai and Xu Xu walked into the living room, they saw that the sofa was full of people. When they heard the movement, they all looked up at them, and a few even stood up to welcome them.
Xu Xu had seen the photos of the Ji family, so she recognized everyone at a glance.
The first to stand up were Ji Er and his wife. Both of them had friendly smiles on their faces, and there was also a seven or eight-year-old boy standing next to them, who was looking at Xu Xu curiously.
The eldest brother stood up slowly, and he looked more robust than Ji Bai. He looked distant, but his gaze was gentle. The eldest sister-in-law beside him also stood up and smiled politely at Xu Xu.
Naturally, Ji Bai's parents were sitting in the middle. Father Ji was tall and elegant, and he nodded at Xu Xu with a smile. Mother Ji was wearing a dark blue dress with a diamond necklace and earrings. Her well-maintained face had light and delicate makeup on it. She quietly glanced at Xu Xu with a faint smile.
Ji Bai was also in a good mood, so he held Xu Xu's hand and introduced them one by one. After greeting them, everyone sat down to eat.
The meal went smoothly.
The father and son had not gathered together for a while, so when they poured wine, even the introverted eldest brother became more talkative. Everyone asked about Xu Xu from time to time, and she answered them one by one. She was calm and gentle, and she had a sense of propriety, so the atmosphere was very good.
The only person who did not talk much was Mother Ji. She would occasionally say a few words and smile, but she did not ask Xu Xu any questions.
In the blink of an eye, it was almost ten o 'clock, but the men were still drinking and chatting. The eldest sister-in-law and the second sister-in-law smiled and said that they could not take it anymore, so they went to the guest room to sleep. Ji Bai put down his glass and held Xu Xu's hand. "We still have to drink for a while, why don't you go to bed first?"
Xu Xu nodded. Ji Bai looked at his mother. "Mother, has Xu Xu's room been arranged?"
His mother answered faintly, "It has been arranged." She called a servant over. "Bring her there. Is everything in the room ready? "The servant answered.
Xu Xu stood up, and her eyes met Mother Ji's. She smiled gratefully, but Mother Ji calmly looked away.
It was already twelve o 'clock when they finished drinking. Ji Bai and his eldest brother helped his father back to his room, and they saw his mother open the door and walk out. Their eyes met, and Ji Bai smiled. "Mother, father has drunk too much, you should rest early."
Mother Ji nodded and did not say anything.
After settling their father down, the two brothers walked out. The eldest brother smiled faintly and patted Ji Bai's shoulder, then he returned to his room.
Ji Bai smiled too.
Although his mother did not directly express her attitude, she did not miss out on the necessary etiquette. However, everyone could see that she did not welcome Xu Xu. This made Ji Bai very uncomfortable, especially when he thought about how Xu Xu smiled kindly at his mother just now, it made his heart ache.
However, he did not plan to talk to his mother for the time being.
He knew very well how stubborn his mother was. Because of the incident at the police academy, she still had a knot in her heart, and no matter how he tried to talk to her, it was useless. Now that his mother seemed to be very dissatisfied with Xu Xu, it was impossible to persuade her in a short period of time. Instead, it might make things worse, and in the end, even the etiquette would be lost, and Xu Xu would be embarrassed.
Today, Ji Bai knew very well that not all conflicts had to be solved in a day and night. This time, he had brought Xu Xu to meet his relatives and confirmed their status, so he had achieved his goal. He planned to communicate with his mother the night before he left. If the discussion broke down, he would leave immediately anyway, and it would not affect Xu Xu.
As for the future, he would slowly grind it out. When the two of them got married and had children, his mother would naturally accept it.
Ji Bai went to the servant to get the key to the guest room.
Xu Xu's room was dark, and she was curled up in the blanket with her little head sticking out. She had already fallen asleep. Ji Bai lowered his head and kissed her forehead, then turned around and left the room.
The next day, his eldest brother and second brother left early in the morning, leaving only Ji Bai, Xu Xu, and his parents at home.
They prepared tofu pudding, steamed buns, and soy milk for breakfast. Xu Xu had never liked breakfast in the north. The tofu pudding was a little oily and salty, and the steamed buns were tasteless, so she had no appetite at all. In the end, she only drank a bottle of soy milk.
When Ji Bai saw this, he hurriedly ate some, then pulled her up. "I'll take Xu Xu out for a walk."
Ji Bai drove Xu Xu to a Cantonese restaurant for breakfast. Seeing that she was quietly eating porridge, Ji Bai touched her hair. "It's been hard on you."
Xu Xu looked at him from the side. "It's alright. So, how do we solve this problem? "
Ji Bai was silent for a moment before he answered, "I'll deal with my mother. You don't have to worry about it at all, just follow the basic etiquette. "
The next few days were calm and peaceful. Xu Xu followed Ji Bai, met her relatives and friends, and went out to play with Shu Hang and the others. Every day, she lived comfortably. As a result, she did not spend much time with Ji Bai's mother, and Ji Bai basically accompanied her. However, Ji Bai's mother's attitude was very clear — she treated her well and ignored her indifferently.
Soon, it was the day before their departure. Ji Bai did not have any arrangements that day, so he stayed at home with Xu Xu to accompany his parents and pack their luggage.
In the afternoon, Ji Bai was playing chess with his father when his phone rang.
"Mr. Ji, the diamond ring you ordered has arrived in Beijing."
Ji Bai immediately smiled, then looked at Xu Xu who was packing her luggage in the room, then took his phone and walked to an empty corner.
The other party asked, "When would it be convenient for you? We'll send someone to deliver it to your house. "
Ji Bai smiled faintly. "I'll drive over now to pick it up."
Ji Bai said that Shu Hang had something urgent to discuss with him, then he left the house. Xu Xu packed her luggage and thought that Ji Bai probably had not packed it yet, so she went upstairs to his room.
As soon as she walked in, she saw Ji Bai's mother sitting by the bed and folding clothes into his suitcase. When she heard footsteps, Ji Bai's mother turned and glanced at her, then put down the things in her hands. "You can pack now since you're here."
She stood up and was about to leave when Xu Xu said hesitantly, "Aunty, thank you and uncle for your hospitality these past few days, thank you very much. I'll be leaving tomorrow, but I'll visit you with Ji Bai next time if I have the chance. Take care of yourselves, if there's a chance to go to Lin City, I'll do my best as a host and show you around. "
Her words were said respectfully and politely, but it was not too intimate. However, Ji Bai's mother looked at her quietly with a hint of sarcasm in her eyes. "Thank you. But I won't be going to Lin City. "
Her cold attitude made Xu Xu's heart skip a beat. As she watched her mother walk towards the door, Xu Xu was silent for a moment, then said, "Aunty, can we talk?"
Ji Bai's mother stopped in her tracks and turned to look at her.
If it was someone else, Xu Xu would not have the patience to fight for their approval. She would come if they got along well, then leave if they didn't.
However, this person was Ji Bai's mother.
Although Ji Bai told her not to worry about anything and to leave everything to him. However, over the past few days, she had seen Ji Bai's mother's attitude. It would be a lie to say that she did not care, as she felt a little upset.
Moreover, if he did not get her approval, Ji Bai would actually feel regretful and upset too, right? She hoped that she could share his burden as much as she could.
Xu Xu did not have much experience in interacting with female elders, but for her, any complicated problem would eventually be solved in a simple and efficient manner.
She decided to communicate directly with Ji Bai's mother.
After pondering for a moment, she said gently, "Aunty, Ji Bai often mentions you and uncle to me. In his heart, you are not only his parents, but also people that he respects very much. He said that you have achieved great achievements in your respective lives and careers. I'm really happy to be able to meet you and his other family members this time. "
Ji Bai's mother looked at her without saying a word.
Xu Xu continued, "I know that you've always felt a little regretful about Ji Bai becoming a police officer. I can understand your thoughts, because for a child who grew up in such a family environment, becoming a police officer means that he will have to suffer a lot of hardships that he has never experienced before.
However, all these years, Ji Bai has been working very hard. Since you're in Beijing, you might not have seen it, and Ji Bai won't mention it to you either. When he starts working, he works very hard. Sometimes, he can't sleep well for many days in a row, and he can't even have a full meal. Often, after solving a case, he will collapse from exhaustion. The hardships of a police officer, especially his hardships as the captain of the criminal police, are unimaginable to ordinary people. "
Ji Bai's mother's expression changed slightly.
Xu Xu said softly, "Now, he's also doing very well in the public security system. Whoever mentions the Ji Family, the first person that comes to mind is Ji Bai. Regarding this, I also respect him very much. I'm not saying this for any other reason, it's because I can feel his inner thoughts after spending so much time with him. He works so hard because he's honest and responsible, but also because he wants to prove himself to you and uncle. He's already thirty years old, so even if he's stubborn, deep down, he still wants to prove to his parents that his thoughts and choices are not wrong. "
Ji Bai's mother said, "He asked for it!" Although she said that, her gaze changed slightly.
Xu Xu changed the topic. "No matter what aspect, whether it's work, love, life, or ideals, he really wants to get your approval and support. In fact, this way, his relationship with you will also become closer than before. I think this is also what he longs for as a child.
Aunty, I've never been in a relationship before. Ji Bai is my first boyfriend, and I've always cared about him as the most important person in my life. He has a hard time away from home, and although I'm young, I'll take good care of him. Moreover, we're colleagues in the police station, so we can take care of each other. So, I personally hope that I can get your approval because you're the most important person to Ji Bai. "
After saying that, she looked up at Ji Bai's mother.
Xu Xu felt that her sincere words would more or less move Ji Bai's mother. Even if Ji Bai's mother could not accept it at the moment, she could at least let her see her friendly attitude.
She was prepared to observe Ji Bai's mother's reaction before deciding what to say next.
However, she knew too little about Ji Bai's mother.
As a police officer, Ji Bai's mother had received the most orthodox and strict education since she was young. She was the person who stood at the top of the pyramid, just like Xu Xu's father had said. Although Ji Bai's father was a businessman, it was a typical "red enterprise", so it was inseparable from the power structure that she was familiar with. In her heart, she was deeply proud of her social class, and that natural sense of superiority had been branded into her bones since she was young.
She did not necessarily expect Ji Bai's partner to be of equal status. However, it must be a very outstanding girl to be able to stand by Ji Bai's side.
On the other hand, Xu Xu, who looked young and had an innocent personality, was far from her ideal daughter-in-law.
There was another reason that had a deeper impact — Ji Bai had disobeyed her and insisted on becoming a criminal police officer, which had caused a rift between them that could not be erased for many years. Now that Xu Xu was a criminal police officer, she could not accept it at all.
Ji Bai's mother looked at her with a distant smile in her eyes. "You've said so much just to get my approval?"
Xu Xu was stunned, then she heard her mother say faintly, "Xu Xu, I didn't want to talk to you at first, but you're a little too full of yourself. If that's the case, let's talk about it — perhaps you're a girl with outstanding qualifications. However, based on my standards, you're not pretty, your education is average, your family background is average, and you can't help Ji Bai in any way in terms of career. Moreover, you're a police officer, and your job is dangerous and busy, how are you going to take care of your family in the future? As a mother, I just feel that you're not worthy of my son at all. Also, I don't like you as a person. I can't stop Ji Bai from being with you. However, my attitude is very clear — I don't accept you. "
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