Chapter 1674: Xie Duo Extra (7)_2

"He... invited me to visit your family."

Xie Duo nodded, "I’ll call him back first."

The old man received a call from his grandson and jokingly teased him for a bit before getting down to business, "If things are going smoothly between you two, ask when her parents will return to Beijing so we can arrange a meeting with them."

Their relationship is different from a usual romance, since it’s through a matchmaking setup, both families are aware, and meeting the parents will definitely go differently than in a typical romance.

In some matchups, parents are present at the very first meeting, so even meeting the parents now is normal, it also represents the Xie Family’s attitude, showing their importance.

"Okay, I’ll ask."

When Xie Duo came out, Yuan Jianyue had already placed the dishes on the table, "This is all we have at home, make do with it, though I’m not sure if it’s to your taste."

Yuan Jianyue’s cooking might not be comparable to a chef, but it wasn’t bad either. She was slightly on edge, but upon hearing Xie Duo compliment the food, she finally relaxed.

"Mid-Autumn Festival is soon, are you in Beijing all by yourself? Celebrating alone?" Xie Duo asked.

"No, actually this year Mid-Autumn coincides with National Day, there’s a long break, my parents will come back to Beijing to celebrate with me."

Xie Duo nodded, "My grandfather would like to invite your family for a meal."

"..."

In fact, Yuan Jianyue’s parents visiting Beijing also aimed to meet Xie Duo.

Under normal circumstances, Yuan Jianyue would travel to spend the holiday with them, instead of letting her parents travel. But since it’s a matchmaking setup, knowing the two are still interacting, her parents definitely want to meet personally.

She was fretting about how to bring up the topic to Xie Duo, unexpectedly he took the initiative, and she agreed.

After dinner, Xie Duo prepared to leave and Yuan Jianyue wanted to walk him downstairs.

"No need to see me off, you should rest."

"It’s no problem, I need to walk my dog anyway. Once we return, he can sleep."

Naisi: "..."

Xie Duo also wanted to spend more time with her, so they walked the dog downstairs together.

Initially, Yuan Jianyue was merely accompanying him to the community gate, but Xie Duo insisted on escorting her back to the building, claiming he was uneasy about her walking alone at night. After a few back-and-forth runs, even the security guard was exasperated.

Are people this lovey-dovey in relationships these days?

And poor Naisi was truly exhausted!

It’s just a little Pomeranian, and it’s really tired! Can it please go home?

"Alright, this is far enough, I’ll watch until you go inside," Xie Duo felt that if they continued, it would never end.

Standing under the building, Yuan Jianyue’s fingers were entangled with the dog’s leash, she nodded in response, seemingly reluctant.

"Then you should go."

Xie Duo looked down at the young lady in front of him, he could never have imagined he would end up this lovey-dovey, but...

He just wanted to spend more time with her; even if they didn’t say anything, with her by his side, he felt joyful.

"Shall I leave now?" Xie Duo hadn’t driven that day; he’d taken a taxi from the airport. His assistant had already received a call and was waiting at the gate.

"Mm." Yuan Jianyue smiled at him, looking up.

Watching him turn away, his figure elongated by the streetlamp, just as he was about to disappear into the night, he abruptly turned and briskly walked back to her.

"Why did you...?"

Before Yuan Jianyue could finish her sentence, he suddenly leaned close, bending to lightly brush her lips.

She shivered lightly, her fingers loosening so the dog’s leash dropped, but Naisi was already worn out, lying at her feet, staring still at the two humans.

"Could you save some time for me tomorrow, hmm?" Xie Duo gazed at her charming little face, his voice becoming deeper and huskier.

Yuan Jianyue nodded in agreement.

"Then I’m really leaving now." Xie Duo raised his hand to tuck the wind-ruffled strands of hair behind her ear, then leaned to kiss her forehead before turning to melt away into the night.

The moon bashfully hid behind the clouds, and even the wind felt exceptionally mild tonight.

Yuan Jianyue returned home breathless, dwelling on the kiss from earlier.

It seemed too sudden to savor properly, but now, recalling that touch on her lips, it left her flushed and breathless.

Her phone vibrated; it was a message from Xie Duo:

[I’m in the car now.]

People always say that in love you spout lots of irrelevant chatter, and Xie Duo was precisely in that phase now.

The assistant driving glanced at the delighted person sitting in the back through his peripheral vision.

Seeing Xie Duo gleaming with happiness this late at night was a rare lifetime event.

...

Lying in bed, Yuan Jianyue remembered the Mid-Autumn Festival parent meeting and quickly phoned her parents, utterly disregarding the time.

Her parents were already asleep but answered their daughter’s call, it was about returning for Mid-Autumn and meeting with the Xie Family.

"My dear daughter? Do you know what time it is?"

Yuan Jianyue checked the time; it was already eleven thirty at night.

"So late, and you’re still chatting with him?" Her parents were unaware that Xie Duo had walked her home that night and thought they were just chatting.

Yuan Jianyue felt slightly embarrassed, "You’ll meet him when you come back anyway."

"Okay, we’ve got it, now hurry to sleep."

She hung up, initially thinking of sharing this with Xie Duo, but reconsidered, not wanting to seem overly eager; it’s better to stay reserved, so...

They’ll talk about it when they meet tomorrow.

Late at night, Yuan Jianyue was restless, excited, and somewhat anxious. Unable to sleep, she began sorting through her clothes, thinking about what to wear for tomorrow’s date.

Naisi lay in its little bed, head drooping, simply watching its owner.

So long as they don’t take it out again, it’s content.

Meanwhile, Xie Duo was pondering where to take Yuan Jianyue on their date; he lacked experience and wouldn’t dare ask Jiang Yanting or Jinsang’s group, as it might spread through his circle by the next day. So he turned to his driving assistant:

"Where do you usually take your girlfriend on dates?"

The assistant was taken aback, "I—I don’t have a girlfriend."

Once a workaholic, following Xie Duo meant endlessly busy workdays, having dated a few times but all ending in breakups.

In short...

He was just another overworked single dog!

Xie Duo curious: "I recall you mentioning having a girlfriend, and you even planned to take leave to celebrate her birthday in Beijing?"

"That was two years ago; she couldn’t stand long-distance, so we broke up."

"Really... you’re single then?"

Xie Duo’s tone felt like a thousand hits to the assistant!

Are you blind to your own single status?

You’ve been single this long, and upon meeting a girl, you start teasing me? Life is becoming unbearable.

**

Preparations to meet the parents were taken seriously by the Xie Family, especially since his mother had been in trouble and remains in prison; with only Xie Tongtong as the girl in the family, someone more stable was needed.

Thus for the meeting, Xie Lao particularly called Jiang Yanting and Shen Zhixian back to discuss.

The couple was surprised; it felt so soon from the match setup to meeting parents.

Xie Duo really was making a striking debut.

Shen Zhixian seemed reluctant to attend, but Jiang Yanting shamelessly uttered:

"As elders, supporting his happiness is our duty."

Xie Duo nearly exploded; after all these years, how does this guy still love taking cheeky advantages?

With time ticking, parental meetings were naturally set into motion, and while the Xie Family was busy ensuring everything was limber, Yuan Jianyue was also anxious.

The planned meeting date was approaching quickly, but a small unexpected issue arose.

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