Chapter 775: Want to give it a try?

Li Sisi was about to step into the villa.

Su Monong… her gaze swept over the exquisite and grand courtyard scenery.

Su Monong felt a hint of curiosity and casually asked in a low voice:

"Sisi sis, your family is so well-off, what do your uncle and aunt do for a living?"

Li Sisi heard this, her steps paused slightly, and the shyness on her face had not yet faded.

Li Sisi's tone……was especially gentle, and she honestly began to explain:

"My parents just run a small business, working hard and steadily for many years, which is how we have our current family estate."

While speaking, the three had already passed through the carved entrance foyer and formally entered the villa's interior.

The interior decoration is lightly luxurious and grand, with a minimalist European style paired with warm, moist lighting.

Every detail……exudes understated luxury.

The spacious area is open and transparent, the 800-square-meter layout fully displays its grandeur.

It is completely on a different level from ordinary residential homes.

In the spacious, bright living room, the soft TV broadcast voice flows gently.

Li Sisi's parents……were sitting side by side on the leather sofa, leisurely watching the evening TV program.

Li Sisi led Su Monong and Lin Yuan into the villa.

The first to notice the movement……was Li Sisi's father, Li Dachao.

Li Dachao, hearing the sound, raised his eyes and looked over; seeing his daughter entering, he immediately showed a gentle smile.

Li Dachao casually greeted: "Sisi, you're back?"

As his words fell, he showed a hint of doubt and then asked:

"You weren't supposed to be on night shift, checking for drunk driving on the road? How did you come home so early today?"

The sudden question made Li Sisi's heart tighten, and she instantly felt a bit flustered.

She tonight……had experienced too many absurd twists and turns, and simply dared not tell the truth in detail.

Li Sisi could only quickly compose her emotions.

She feigned weakness, lowered her eyes, and found a safe excuse to deflect:

"Dad, I'm not feeling well today, I have no energy all over, so I applied to leave work early and came home."

Li Dachao and his wife Liu Xue, hearing this, immediately put aside their casual demeanor.

Li Dachao's eyes……showed a bit more concern, and he quickly lifted his gaze to his daughter.

At this moment, the couple noticed that behind their daughter……were two strangers, a man and a woman, following her.

The parents' faces instantly showed surprise.

Mother Liu Xue was the first to rise, gently sizing up Su Monong and Lin Yuan.

Liu Xue, with a hint of curiosity, asked softly:

"Sisi, are these two your friends? They look quite unfamiliar."

Li Sisi hurriedly introduced them, trying to keep her tone calm and natural:

"Mom, this is Su Monong, elder sister Su, and the one beside her is called Lin Yuan; they are both my friends."

"I'm not feeling well tonight; thanks to Elder Sister Su's kindness in sending me home, otherwise I might not have made it back this early."

Su Monong wore a proper, gentle smile, slightly nodded in acknowledgment, and politely greeted:

"Good evening, uncle and aunt."

Lin Yuan also gathered his bearing, straightened his posture, and politely returned the greeting:

"Uncle, aunt, hello."

Li Dachao and Liu Xue, the couple……their gazes instantly fell on Lin Yuan.

Both had upright bearing and outstanding demeanor.

Especially Lin Yuan, tall and straight, with clean, handsome brows and eyes, a warm and steady temperament, exuding a refreshing, crisp youthful vibe, truly a person of remarkable appearance.

The couple's eyes lit up instantly, and the more they looked, the more satisfied they became.

The smiles on the couple's faces instantly grew much richer.

They usually see all kinds of people, and rarely encounter a young man like Lin Yuan……with well-proportioned features and outstanding demeanor.

In the couple's hearts……they couldn't help but develop a bit of fondness.

The couple, whose expressions were originally plain……instantly became especially enthusiastic.

Liu Xue quickly stepped forward a few paces, warmly raising her hand to greet the two:

"Please sit, please sit, thank you for your trouble on the way, and thanks for taking care of our Sisi."

Li Dachao also chimed in, his tone friendly and enthusiastic:

"Don't stand, hurry up and sit down to rest; the night air is cool, I'll go get you a cup of warm water."

Lin Yuan and Su Monong found it hard to refuse the enthusiasm, so they simply took seats on the living-room sofa.

After everyone was seated, the outgoing Liu Xue……could not hold back her inner curiosity, and her gaze fell on Lin Yuan.

Mother Liu Xue……with a gentle smile, took the initiative to ask:

"Xiao Lin, Auntie sees you have an especially fine bearing; how old are you this year? What do you usually do for work?"

Facing Liu Xue's gentle inquiry, Lin Yuan slightly straightened his posture.

Lin Yuan's demeanor was calm and composed, without the slightest nervousness, and he replied softly:

"Auntie, I work at Su Group, holding the position of Risk Control Director."

As his words fell, he raised his hand, turned slightly, and lightly pointed to the gently smiling Su Monong beside him.

Lin Yuan added, explaining: "This Sister Su is my direct superior."

As soon as these words were spoken, Li Dachao and Liu Xue both froze for a moment, and a clear surprise flashed in their eyes.

The couple instinctively turned their heads and gave a careful look to the outstanding, dignified and elegant Su Monong.

Immediately, the couple shifted their gaze back to Lin Yuan, and their appreciation deepened a bit.

The Su Group enjoys great fame locally and is one of the top enterprises.

And Lin Yuan, who holds a management position there, somehow gets along so well with the boss?

This shows that Lin Yuan is outstanding in ability and has a promising future.

This completely exceeds the couple's expectations of an ordinary young person.

After the brief astonishment, Li Dachao's smile became even more sincere and amiable.

Li Dachao's tone……filled with curiosity, he proactively asked:

"Xiao Lin, seeing you get along so well with our Sisi, Uncle is especially curious: how did you two meet? How did you happen to become good friends?"

Lin Yuan thought briefly, chose his words as simply and plainly as possible, and honestly explained:

"We got to know each other by a chance encounter at work; earlier, Li Sisi, the younger sister, was on duty checking for drunk driving on the road, she happened to run into me, and after a few encounters we became familiar."

His explanation was brief and general, without going into past entanglements, but Li Sisi beside him suddenly felt her heart tighten.

Li Sisi feared her parents would……continue probing for details, digging up those embarrassing and absurd past events.

Li Sisi hurriedly stepped forward……to speak up and remedy the situation.

Li Sisi deliberately……steered the reason for their acquaintance toward a proper direction.

Li Sisi hurriedly explained:

"Dad, Mom, it's like this: at the time Lin Yuan was driving on the road, his car suddenly broke down and stalled, and I happened to be on duty at the post; being idle, I casually helped him inspect and fix the car, and that's how we got to know each other."

Li Sisi deliberately downplayed all the special incidents.

She left only the most ordinary and legitimate reason for their meeting.

Li Sisi put on a calm facade, but deep down she was……secretly nervous, afraid to reveal any flaw.

Li Dachao and Liu Xue listened to this complete explanation, had no doubt, and nodded in understanding.

The couple at this moment……completely let go of their initial sense of unfamiliarity.

The couple, from the bottom of their hearts……felt great affection for Lin Yuan, this young and outstanding fellow.

The couple gazed at Lin Yuan, their eyes……full of scrutiny and goodwill.

The atmosphere in the living room……became increasingly harmonious and warm.

Liu Xue looked at the well-featured, career-successful, seemingly upstanding Lin Yuan before her……who also appeared steady and proper.

Liu Xue, the more she looked, the more she liked him.

After a moment's hesitation, Liu Xue, with the unique concern of an elder, casually asked in a soft voice:

"Xiao Lin, Auntie dares to ask one more question: with your career so stable and you being outstanding, you must have a girlfriend, right?"

As this question was posed, the living room……subtly acquired a few more hints of tension.

The elderly couple's gazes unconsciously fell on Lin Yuan, carrying a hidden anticipation.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan lightly shook his head, his expression calm and natural, and casually replied:

"Auntie, I am currently single and do not have a girlfriend."

Such a simple sentence……

In an instant, the light in Li Dachao and Liu Xue's eyes……completely blazed forth.

The two exchanged a glance, and each saw in the other's eyes……a rich delight and satisfaction.

The couple, looking again at Lin Yuan, their gaze……now held an indescribable fervor and expectation.

This couple, the more they looked, the more they felt that this young person……was a perfect match for their daughter.

Liu Xue's brows and eyes relaxed more and more, the joy in her eyes could not be concealed.

Liu Xue, taking the opportunity, continued to ask, her tone so warm……like an elder chatting about family matters.

"Then Xiao Lin, how old are you this year?"

"I am twenty-nine." Lin Yuan answered calmly.

As soon as these words were spoken, Li Dachao and Liu Xue instinctively glanced at each other.

The satisfaction in their eyes grew even stronger.

They had already secretly calculated……their daughter's age.

Lin Yuan's twenty-nine years of age and Li Sisi's twenty-six years of age are just right for each other.

The age is neither too big nor too small, completely suitable.

This is, a perfect golden marriage age.

Li Dachao picked up the freshly poured warm water on the table and handed a cup to Lin Yuan.

Li Dachao then smiled and asked, his tone carrying a hint of admiration:

"Then Uncle is just curious: with such fine conditions, a respectable job and a steady personality, why have you never thought of finding a girlfriend to settle down?"

Lin Yuan took the cup and politely thanked him.

Lin Yuan's fingertips……lightly rubbed the rim of the cup, and he spoke candidly:

"I am not a native of Jiangnan; for years I have wanted to make my way elsewhere, focusing entirely on working and earning money."

"From the start, I never planned to settle down and start a family in Jiangnan; I only wanted to firmly establish my career base, so I never considered romantic matters."

Lin Yuan was speaking the truth.

But his honesty made Li Dachao and his wife nod repeatedly.

Their gazes at Lin Yuan……grew ever more approving.

The couple secretly felt in their hearts that this young man had correct values, was down-to-earth and hardworking, did not boast, and was an honest person.

Lin Yuan, even at a young age, knows how to strive and make progress, not indulging in comfort.

Compared to those young people who aim too high but lack ability, this is truly much better.

Liu Xue pondered for a moment, with a somewhat probing tone, and softly asked:

"Xiao Lin, now that your career has also stabilized, do you have any plans to stay long-term in Jiangnan, to settle down, buy a house, start a family and establish a career here?"

Upon hearing that, Lin Yuan helplessly shook his head slightly.

Lin Yuan's eyes... held a hint of adult reality and helplessness:

"For now, I don't have that plan."

Liu Xue pursued, asking, "Why?"

Lin Yuan paused, then spoke frankly:

"The housing prices and cost of living here in Jiangnan are too high; with my current income, wanting to buy a house, settle down, and support a family, the pressure is really too great—I simply can't afford it, so I've never dared to consider starting a family here."

The living room fell briefly silent.

Li Dachao set down his teacup, his expression calm.

Li Dachao, as if he already had something in mind, suddenly smiled and offered a piece of advice.

"What's there to worry about? We all understand that it's not easy for young people to strive. Besides, everything has exceptions; maybe later you'll meet a suitable girl whose family is well-off, and they'll directly provide a wedding home for you two, even furnish a car, so you won't have to spend a penny and bear no pressure."

Upon hearing that, Lin Yuan merely took it as an elder's offhand comforting words to juniors, and helplessly laughed while shaking his head.

Lin Yuan's tone... carried a hint of adult realism, as he helplessly said:

"Where would such a good thing be found? Nowadays, whose wedding home isn't a burden on the young? Rarely does the bride's family fully bear the wedding home; such a good thing is rare to encounter."

Lin Yuan, who had merely made an offhand remark, didn't take it to heart at all.

He simply thought Li Dachao was kindly giving him guidance.

But just as Lin Yuan's words fell,

Li Dachao then put down his water cup, his expression becoming especially serious.

Li Dachao... had no intention of joking, speaking with a firm tone:

"Others' families don't have it, but ours does."

Before Lin Yuan could react, Li Dachao bluntly laid it out, his gaze open and sincere:

"Our Sisi is exactly that. As long as she finds a reliable, down-to-earth boyfriend in the future, we as a couple will directly pay in full for the young couple's wedding home, and we can also provide the car, so the man doesn't have to spend a penny and bears no pressure."

As soon as those words landed, the originally relaxed and harmonious living room atmosphere... instantly stagnated.

In the air... a thick layer of embarrassment instantly spread, so quiet that a pin drop could be heard.

Sitting beside her, Li Sisi... instantly stiffened, her cheeks turning bright red in a flash.

Li Sisi's scorching blush instantly spread across her whole face, even her ear tips reddening to the point of almost dripping blood.

She was both shy and flustered, hurriedly trying to interrupt, her tone carrying a hint of coquettish panic:

"Mom and Dad! What are you nonsense saying? We were chatting nicely, why suddenly bring this up? It's so embarrassing!"

Seeing their daughter's flustered dodging, Liu Xue and Li Dachao exchanged a glance.

The couple, showing no intention to relent, instead grew more firm in their idea.

Liu Xue looked at Li Sisi with a serious expression.

Liu Xue's tone was sincere and genuine:

"Sisi, we're not just talking nonsense; we genuinely feel that this young man, Xiao Lin, is particularly good."

Li Dachao also nodded in agreement, his eyes full of admiration:

"Exactly, Xiao Lin is down-to-earth and progressive, of upright character, his work is respectable and steady, his values are correct, a rare reliable young person; we are truly pleased."

After her words fell, Liu Xue turned her head, her gaze landing straight on Lin Yuan.

Liu Xue's eyes... carried the earnest expectation of an elder.

Liu Xue, taking the initiative, spoke to play matchmaker,

"Yes, Xiao Lin, Auntie won't beat around the bush. Look at our Sisi—her appearance, personality, and character are all fine, and her work is stable and down-to-earth."

"If you don't mind, would you like to try getting in touch with our Sisi, to get to know each other well?"