Mother He gave in.
"Impossible!" Mother He's eyes were red as she gritted her teeth.
She couldn't accept Qiao Qiao or the Qiao family. The thought of becoming in-laws with those people made her feel sick and disgusted.
Mother He glared at Qiao Qiao and gritted her teeth. If it weren't for this woman, how could her son talk to her like that?
How much would this vixen torment her family before she would give up?
He Shaochen saw that Mother He was insistent on her decision and glanced at his father, who also shook his head.
Before they came, Father He had argued with Mother He over this matter. Mother He was very stubborn. Once she decided on something, she wouldn't change her mind easily.
He Shaochen narrowed his eyes. After a while, he said lightly, "Then do I have to kneel down and beg you before you agree?"
Mother He's eyes widened as she looked at He Shaochen in disbelief. It was as if she had heard something unbelievable.
"Shaochen, you …"
Qiao Qiao didn't expect He Shaochen to be willing to go to this extent for her. One had to know that men had gold under their knees. Moreover, for someone of He Shaochen's status, it was unimaginable for him to kneel down.
"Don't be like this." Qiao Qiao tugged at He Shaochen's arm and shook her head.
He Shaochen let go of her hand and shook his head. "Leave this to me."
With that, he looked at Mother He, who had a surprised look on her face. "You want me to kneel down, right?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he knelt down.
Qiao Qiao felt as if something had struck her heart. Without another word, she knelt beside He Shaochen and looked at Mother He. "Auntie, please give me a chance. I will work hard to become your ideal daughter-in-law!"
Mother He couldn't listen to anyone else. She looked at He Shaochen kneeling in front of her and felt dizzy. She swayed and sat down on the sofa unsteadily. Tears immediately flowed down her cheeks.
"Shaochen, you actually knelt down for that woman? Where's your dignity? "
"For the sake of my lover, I don't think there's anything wrong with that."
"Do you have to hurt your mother's heart like this?" Mother He cried bitterly. Her most outstanding son actually knelt down for another woman!
Father He couldn't help but frown. He looked at Qiao Qiao's pale face with a complicated expression. He seemed to be making a decision.
"Mom, please accept Joe Qiao," He Shaochen said seriously.
The more Mother He cried, the sadder she became. She buried her face in her hands and finally relented. "I promise, I promise!"
Qiao Qiao was stunned. She looked at Mother He in surprise. He Shaochen's expression was still quite calm. He didn't seem happy, but the curve of his lips revealed his good mood.
"Joe Qiao, why aren't you greeting your mother?" He Shaochen tugged at Qiao Qiao's sleeve and reminded her.
Qiao Qiao couldn't believe that Mother He had actually relented. She thought that the stalemate had been resolved just like that.
"Joe Qiao?" He Shaochen couldn't help but remind Qiao Qiao when she didn't say anything.
Qiao Qiao suddenly came back to her senses. She opened her mouth and called out timidly, "Mom."
Mother He glanced at her with red eyes and said coldly, "Don't misunderstand. I still don't plan to accept you. However, Shaochen loves you. I respect my son's choice. Please be careful with your words and actions in the future. Don't do anything that will embarrass the Family He."
Qiao Qiao nodded seriously and said happily, "I know. I will work hard to become a daughter-in-law that meets your standards!"
Mother He didn't say anything more harsh. She wiped away her tears tiredly and said calmly, "That's it then."
He Shaochen looked at his mother and finally smiled. "Thank you, Mom."
"I hope you won't regret your choice."
He Shaochen held Qiao Qiao's hand with deep affection in his eyes. "This is the only thing I won't regret."
— —
They had passed Mother He's test.
However, Father He immediately spoke. He took off his glasses and rubbed between his eyebrows. He said slowly, "Since your mother has spoken, I will also say a few words."
He Shaochen frowned. He probably didn't expect Father He to have something to say.
Qiao Qiao wasn't nervous because she had a good first impression of Father He. She always felt that this elegant middle-aged man should be easy to talk to.
Father He glanced at the two of them and said, "Why are you still kneeling? Get up. "
He Shaochen pulled Qiao Qiao up. A look of confusion flashed across his eyes. Father He's words were unexpected. "Dad, what are you trying to say?"
Father He smiled. "Don't be nervous. I have always supported you. You should know that."
After that, he looked at Qiao Qiao and said with a gentle smile, "Qiao Qiao, can you accompany me upstairs for a chat?"
"Eh? That's fine. "
He Shaochen was even more suspicious. He shielded Qiao Qiao behind him and asked with a frown, "Dad, what is your purpose?"
Father He lowered his eyes and said calmly, "I just want to ask you something. Don't be nervous. I won't object to your wedding."
He Shaochen was still worried. Mother He could be persuaded by the ruse of self-injury, but his father wasn't so easy to persuade.
In fact, only Father He objected. He Shaochen was relieved. It wasn't difficult to win over Father He, but …
"Qiao Qiao, follow me upstairs." Father He's words were irrefutable. He was on par with He Shaochen.
After all, they were father and son. The two of them had similar temperaments.
It was just that one of them hid all his emotions, while the other was more exposed.
Qiao Qiao had to listen to Father He's words. She was about to follow him upstairs when He Shaochen grabbed her hand. She looked at He Shaochen in surprise, but he looked at Father He warily.
Father He smiled gently and said, "Don't worry. Qiao Qiao is my daughter-in-law. I won't do anything."
Qiao Qiao let go of He Shaochen's hand and whispered, "It's okay. I'll call you if there's anything."
Then, she followed Father He upstairs.
Father He took Qiao Qiao to the study. When she followed Father He upstairs, Qiao Qiao was still nervous. She didn't know what Father He wanted to talk to her about.
Father He walked to the desk, opened the drawer, and took out a folder. Then, he turned to Qiao Qiao and smiled. "Qiao Qiao, before you become my daughter-in-law, I have a few questions to ask you."
Qiao Qiao nodded uncertainly. "Uncle, please ask."
Father He laughed out loud when he heard that. He looked at Qiaoqiao and asked, "You're still calling me uncle at a time like this? You should call me Dad. "
"Dad," Qiao Qiao said softly. She still didn't feel it.
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
