Shen Guofu was contentedly gnawing on Chicken Feet. Upon hearing his wife's words, he subconsciously looked up and saw his own little rascal of a daughter hugging Lin Xu like an octopus at the kitchen entrance, about three meters away.

This… He held the Chicken Feet, staring blankly at the scene. His brain seemed to have crashed. What's going on? Wasn't my daughter supposed to go to Grandma's place? Why did she show up at the restaurant? And she seems very intimate with Lin Xu, too.

He exchanged a look with Han Shuzhen. Could it be... his little rascal's boyfriend is Lin Xu?

The couple stood up, about to ask for clarification, when they heard Lin Xu say, "How could I possibly go back on my word? I'm working so hard right now to save up for a house in Beijing and then marry you... Just make sure you don't go back on *your* word."

GASP... He really is my little rascal's boyfriend. What should we do? Stop them?

While the couple hesitated, they heard their little rascal say, "I'd never go back on my word! I'm just worried Mom and Dad won't agree. They're both so old-fashioned, always going on about us needing to have matching social statuses... I've got it figured out! If they don't agree, I'll just steal the household registration book and elope with you. I found out where the household registration book is kept last month..."

Old-fashioned? Stealing the household registration book? Eloping? Shen Guofu and his wife watched their daughter three meters away, their faces ashen. Keep talking! That way, it'll be even more satisfying when we deal with you later!

Lin Xu patted Shen Jiayue's back. "I'll just have to work hard and prove myself to your parents. We can't elope; that would hurt them so much. Alright, alright, let me pack up the Crispy Meat and braised pork for you. Aren't you supposed to visit your grandma? Don't keep her waiting..."

These words somewhat softened Shen Guofu and Han Shuzhen's expressions. Although our daughter has completely become a little rascal, this son-in-law seems quite good. Not only does he care about us, but he even cares for Grandma. Hmm, not bad. He truly deserves to be my, Shen Guofu's... cough, son-in-law, son-in-law. Calling him 'brother' now would mess up the family hierarchy.

Just as the couple breathed a sigh of relief, they heard their daughter grumble, "They wouldn't be upset at all! Remember the Chicken Feet you packed for me last time? They sneakily ate them all while I was at the gym and then denied it!"

Shen Guofu: "..."

Han Shuzhen: "..."

We originally wanted to save some face for our daughter in front of our son-in-law, but now it seems... we might as well give her a good scolding first. That's the only way to vent this frustration!

Lin Xu found this amusing; Shen Jiayue's parents sound quite interesting. He was about to speak when he suddenly noticed the other customers had all turned to watch him and Shen Jiayue. Especially the Bentley-owning couple—they had even stood up. Do they enjoy drama this much? Wait... why do the Bentley couple look so upset?

An idea flashed through his mind, and he curiously asked Shen Jiayue, "What do your parents look like?"

"My dad's a chubby guy, not super fat, who likes wearing those polo shirts with collars. He thinks they're cool, but they're actually really old-fashioned. Nobody wears that stuff anymore."

Lin Xu glanced at the polo shirt the man from the Bentley was wearing, a sinking feeling in his gut. "And your mom... I mean, my future mother-in-law? What does she look like?"

"Oh, she's quite beautiful, but it's a shame she's gotten older. She has a fair few wrinkles and is always using face masks and beauty gadgets. She's so obsessed with her looks..."

Lin Xu watched the Bentley-owning man and his wife approach, sighing inwardly. "Does your dad happen to own a Bentley?"

"Yes, yes, yes! He's always cruising around in it. His driving skills are just so-so, and he refuses to get a driver. He's always scratching or denting the car; it stresses me out just thinking about it..."

It's over! It really is the Bentley couple. No wonder they stood up earlier. They weren't just watching the drama; they were preparing to star in it!

Lin Xu greeted the approaching couple with a wry smile. "Hello, Uncle. Hello, Auntie!"

Shen Jiayue, still clinging to Lin Xu, looked puzzled. "Uncle and Auntie? Who are you talking to?"

Curious, she turned her head and saw two incredibly familiar faces. The air around her instantly froze... AAAAAHHH! I'm not dreaming, am I? How could Mom and Dad be at Lin Xu's restaurant? Shouldn't they be at home drinking millet porridge and eating whole-grain bread right now?

Shen Jiayue's heart leaped into her throat. Remembering what she had just said, she instantly ducked behind Lin Xu.

Shen Guofu's face was grim as he watched his daughter's antics. He patted Lin Xu's arm. "Brother Lin, you're so talented, and your cooking is amazing. How did you end up falling for my silly daughter? Maybe you should reconsider?"

Shen Jiayue: "!!!!!!!!"

I really am adopted, aren't I? But why is Dad calling Lin Xu 'Brother Lin'? Could it be... they've known each other for a long time?

As Shen Jiayue's mind reeled, she heard Lin Xu say, "Yueyue and I were university classmates. We studied and spent time together for four years. She brought me all sorts of snacks almost every day. We've had feelings for each other for a long time, but we only officially got together after I opened the restaurant. I actually still owe Yueyue a proper confession of my feelings... Uncle Shen, may I formally date Yueyue?"

Shen Guofu was momentarily speechless. Just a moment ago, I was worried that Yueyue, having just graduated, might have been sweet-talked by this young man. But if they were university classmates, they've known each other for more than just a day or two. As for my own little rascal... "Brother Lin, are you absolutely sure you won't reconsider?"

Just as Shen Guofu finished speaking, Han Shuzhen nudged him sharply. "Why are you still calling him 'Brother'?"

Director Han was now looking at her son-in-law with the classic "mother-in-law appraising her daughter's choice" expression, and the more she looked, the more pleased she became. I'd always wondered which family's daughter would be lucky enough to find such a perfect young man. Who knew it would be my own silly girl! No wonder she kept bringing home food all the time. It must have been our son-in-law packing it for her, right? If Lin Ji hadn't changed its packaging, Old Shen and I might have been kept in the dark for who knows how much longer!

Seeing her daughter hiding behind her son-in-law like an ostrich, Han Shuzhen couldn't help but remember when she and Old Shen were caught dating back in their youth. It was exactly the same!

Noticing the other customers still watching their family, Director Han quickly said, "Don't just stand there, everyone, please continue eating. Yueyue, come here. Mom has something to ask you."

"Oh... but you can't hit me!"

Han Shuzhen chuckled. "When have your father and I ever laid a finger on you? Come over quickly. The customers are laughing at you."

Indeed, the customers were all smiling. But it wasn't ridicule; they were genuinely happy for Lin Xu. When they realized the Bentley-owning couple were the young lady's parents, everyone had been on edge for Lin Xu. According to typical drama plots, the girl's parents would vehemently object, berate the young man, and maybe even trash his restaurant. Unexpectedly, the couple was extremely supportive of their relationship.

No wonder they can afford a Bentley. Their mindset is truly on another level.

Knowing his daughter had a boyfriend, and one he was very satisfied with, made Shen Guofu quite emotional. He put his arm around Lin Xu's shoulder and said softly, "I'll call you 'Brother' one last time. Treat my daughter well. We've spoiled her, so if she acts up or doesn't understand things, please be patient with her..."

"Don't worry, Uncle. I won't mistreat Yueyue."

Even though my future father-in-law called me 'Brother,' I wouldn't dare call him 'Old Brother' anymore. Lin Xu respectfully stuck to "Uncle."

Shen Guofu was increasingly pleased with this son-in-law. I even want to post on my Moments to show him off! But this 'chef' identity... Even though Shuzhen and I don't care about such things—as long as our daughter is happy, that's all that matters—the people in our circle still place a great deal of importance on social class and status. If only my son-in-law had a more impressive title.

Just as he was thinking this, the door pushed open, and Xie Baomin walked in, clutching a document case. He strode up to Lin Xu, smiling. "Junior Brother, Junior Brother! The consultant appointment letter from the Fishing Platform has arrived! Starting today, you are officially the culinary consultant for the Fishing Platform State Guesthouse!"

Shen Guofu: "!!!!!!!!"

What? My son-in-law is a consultant for the Fishing Platform?!

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