Chapter 76 Bringing Your Partner to Meet Your Parents (Part )
Two flowers bloom, one branch each.

Liu Zhiye has been very busy at home these days, shuttling between relatives, and Gan Ning has not been idle either. On the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month, she accompanied her parents to buy New Year goods, feeling the strong New Year atmosphere. The mother and daughter walked hand in hand, full of expectation and joy.

She hesitated and didn't know how to start. It seemed that she wanted to say something but couldn't. Seeing her hesitation, her mother Cui Xueying keenly realized that she had something to say. So, she smiled and said, "Xiao Ning, do you have anything on your mind that you want to tell your mother?"

After hearing her mother's words, Gan Ning took a deep breath and decided to open her heart and tell her mother what she and Liu Zhiye were planning.

Her face was red, with a shy smile in her eyes, and she said softly, "Mom! You know I started dating someone some time ago, and we plan to visit each other's homes to meet our parents soon..."

After hearing this, Cui Xueying patted her hands gently and comforted her with satisfaction: "Xiao Ning, this is really a great thing. Why are you embarrassed to admit it? I believe Liu Zhiye is a trustworthy person who is worth entrusting for life."

"I fully support what you two are doing. I believe your father will be very happy when he knows about it."

The mother and daughter walked hand in hand and chatted while shopping, and Gan Ning's mood gradually calmed down. As they walked, they unknowingly came to the children's play area of ​​the mall. Looking at those innocent and lively children, Gan Ning's heart was filled with expectations and longings for the future.

Cui Xueying was very pleased to see her daughter's changes. She knew that her daughter had grown up and had her own dreams and pursuits, and she was willing to be her daughter's strongest support. They spent a pleasant afternoon together, enjoying each other's company and love.

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In a blink of an eye, it was the fourth day of the first lunar month. Today was the day they had agreed to meet each other's parents.

Liu Zhiye started working early in the morning with excitement and nervousness. He would first visit Gan Ning's parents at her home, and then take Gan Ning home to meet his parents.

He was looking at the mirror and fixing his hairstyle, while his mother Deng Ru was standing beside him, straightening his clothes and nagging him.

"Have you prepared everything? Be polite when you go to someone's house and don't talk nonsense. Come back soon, mom is waiting for you at home..."

"Don't worry, old man! I'll be back soon." Having said this, he walked out of the house impatiently.

He rode a three-wheeled motorcycle and arrived at the Peking University staff housing compound at lightning speed.

He greeted the old man at the message room, his voice revealing his enthusiasm and energy.

"Uncle, Happy New Year!" he said with a smile, his voice full of anticipation and blessings for the new year.

The old man looked up and saw the energetic young man, and his eyes lit up. He was wearing a blue coat, which was soft and felt great, making him look taller and more powerful. The black leather shoes on his feet were polished to a shine, just like a groom.

The old man couldn't help but secretly admire in his heart that this young man was so energetic and vigorous, which made people's eyes light up.

Then, Liu Zhiye handed him a cigarette and said with a smile: "Excuse me, could you please help contact Professor Cui's family? Just say that Liu Zhiye is here to visit..."

The old man took it, but did not light it up immediately. Instead, he put it to his ear, then picked up the internal phone, dialed Professor Cui's home, and said someone was visiting.

After a while, Liu Zhiye saw Gan Ning jogging out, so he hurried to meet him.

"Xiao Ning! Happy New Year!" he shouted enthusiastically.

Gan Ning's little face was flushed, and she responded with a smile: "Brother Zhiye! Happy New Year to you too!" Her voice was full of joy and warmth.

Gan Ning's figure is as picturesque as a poem, and her graceful curves are like flowing notes. Her smile is like the spring sunshine, warm and dazzling, as if it can dispel all the haze and illuminate the world.

Liu Zhiye stared at her, his heart was deeply attracted by her beauty and smile, his heart was filled with joy and warmth. He reached out and gently held Gan Ning's hand, as if he could feel her heartbeat.

The glances between them seemed to silently express each other's emotions, a deep tacit understanding and mutual understanding.

Then, under Gan Ning's guidance, Liu Zhiye came to an old two-story villa.

When he opened the door, he saw Gan Ning's father Gan Weimin and mother Cui Xueying standing up to greet him. They greeted Liu Zhiye warmly.

Gan Ning introduced them: "Dad! Mom! This is my boyfriend Liu Zhiye!"

Liu Zhiye immediately stepped forward and greeted them respectfully, "Uncle! Auntie! Happy New Year! I am Xiaoning's boyfriend, Liu Zhiye." Gan Weimin and Cui Xueying's eyes lit up when they saw Liu Zhiye. The more they looked at him, the more satisfied they became, and their eyes were full of appreciation and joy.

Then, Gan Weimin said enthusiastically: "Okay! Xiao Liu! Welcome to my home. Come sit over here and chat."

Liu Zhiye immediately said: "Hey! OK uncle."

Then he said to Professor Cui: "Auntie! This is a gift I bought for you."

As he said this, he placed two bottles of Moutai, two packs of Zhonghua cigarettes, six kilograms of Daoxiangcun snacks, and two boxes of tea on the coffee table.

Professor Cui's mother-in-law was getting more and more satisfied with her son-in-law. When she saw him carrying a bunch of things, she glared at her precious daughter and said, "You silly girl, you have no sense at all. Don't you know how to help Xiao Liu carry things?"

Gan Ning's father said jokingly, "It's because of you that you spoiled her. How can you behave like a young lady when you go to your mother-in-law's house in the future?"

Then, he turned to Liu Zhiye and greeted him warmly: "Xiao Liu, come and have a cup of tea!"

"I heard that you work at the Public Security Bureau and the Red Star Factory. It's amazing that you hold two positions at the same time."

Liu Zhiye smiled and replied, "Yes, uncle. I am a retired soldier...

"Wow! You are a war hero, that's amazing." Gan Ning's father continued to ask: "How old are you this year?"

"Uncle, I'm already 25 years old this year." Liu Zhiye answered modestly. Then, he began to introduce his work experience and military life to Gan Ning's father, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

Professor Cui, who was sitting next to him, asked him, "Xiao Liu! How many people are there in your family?"

Liu Zhiye continued to answer: "Auntie! There are five people in my family, and my father is..."

When Gan Ning's parents heard about Liu Zhiye's family background, a hint of satisfaction flashed across their eyes. The Liu family was also a family of scholars, similar to theirs, so they must have something in common and could get along well.

After chatting for a while, Gan Ning's mother, Professor Cui, saw that it was getting late and did not want her daughter to be disrespectful in front of the Liu family, so she let Liu Zhiye and Gan Ning's father chat first while she and her daughter went to get ready.

On the second floor, Professor Cui looked at Gan Ning, who was constantly dressing herself up in the mirror. He said, "Xiao Ning! Do you know what to do when you go to Liu Zhiye's house?"

Gan Ning looked at Professor Cui's cautious expression and said doubtfully, "Mom! Please don't create a tense atmosphere. I'm so nervous..."

Professor Cui looked at his precious daughter, who knew nothing, and could only helplessly teach her about his experience of meeting his future in-laws for the first time.

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After the two came down, Liu Zhiye and Gan Ning were about to say goodbye.

Gan Weimin took out a big red envelope from his pocket, handed it to Liu Zhiye, and said with a smile: "Xiao Liu, we are very pleased to see your relationship with Gan Ning. We will not oppose you. This is a little gift from us, please accept it."

Liu Zhiye took it and squeezed it lightly with his fingers, and he realized that there was a lot of cash in it. This was undoubtedly a recognition and respect from Gan Ning's parents for him, and it was also the traditional rule of meeting parents, so he had to accept it.

So he carefully took the red envelope with both hands, and then bowed deeply to express his gratitude and thank them for their trust and recognition.

When Gan Ning's parents saw this scene, a touch of emotion flashed in their eyes. They knew that Liu Zhiye was a trustworthy person, and they felt very relieved that Gan Ning could be with him.

Professor Cui held Liu Zhiye's hand and advised him earnestly: "You should spend more time chatting with your parents at home. Come back in the evening and your aunt will prepare delicious food for you." Her eyes were full of care and expectation.

"Xiao Liu, remember to give greetings to your parents on behalf of Uncle Gan and me, and invite them to visit our home if they are free," Professor Cui added with a smile.

Finally, the old couple helped Gan Ning carry the gifts and sent them to the gate of the compound. They repeatedly told Liu Zhiye not to drive in a hurry and to be careful on the road, and their gentle voices echoed in the breeze.

Liu Zhiye patted his chest and assured them, then returned home happily with Gan Ning.

(End of this chapter)