Yu Na felt extremely frustrated. "How embarrassing! I didn't even have a chance to put on makeup."
"Why bother with makeup?" Xiao Chen held her in his lap. "Look at your future mother-in-law's eyes. They're practically glued to you. Makeup would be unnecessary."
Xiao Chen asked her, "Why did you suddenly come out? It wouldn't have been too late to meet them at noon."
"When I woke up and didn't see you, I thought of coming out to find you. But then I heard some noise outside, and when I realized it was your parents, I got scared. Originally, I wanted to pretend I didn't hear anything, but then I thought if I acted like I couldn't hear, they would think I was a heavy sleeper, and it would give them a bad first impression of me..." She blushed and said, "So I quickly freshened up and forced myself to come out."
"It's not that exaggerated," Xiao Chen said with a smile, playfully booping her nose.
"I was just worried. After all, it's our first meeting."
Yu Na sat on Xiao Chen's lap, recalling her conversation with his parents earlier, and couldn't help but sigh, "They really get along well, don't they?"
Xiao Chen didn't think much of it. "Since I can remember, I've always made my own decisions. They just want to get to know you, but they won't interfere. Besides..." he smoothly added, "my girlfriend is so beautiful, has a great career, and speaks so well. There's no reason for them not to like you."
...
After the first meeting, the second one would be much easier.
At noon, they had a relaxed and natural atmosphere while dining at an upscale Chinese restaurant called Chang Wan. There was no need to go through the household registration process this time.
Xiao's mother completely ignored her own son and treated Yu Na like her own daughter.
She patted Yu Na's head and said, "I've always wanted a daughter, but unfortunately, I gave birth to an unlucky son."
Xiao Chen chuckled.
Xiao's father defended his son, saying, "Our son isn't completely useless. He's been running the hotel business quite well, hasn't he?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen poured a glass of water for his father and said, "That's thoughtful of you, Dad! Let's use water instead of wine this time."
Xiao's father raised his glass to toast, "Thanks for acknowledging me, Xiao Chen!"
Yu Na finally understood. Xiao Chen's optimistic and cheerful personality was entirely formed in such a relaxed and unconstrained environment.
She was amazed, realizing for the first time that it was possible to have such a good relationship with parents.
Although Xiao Chen had a great relationship with his parents, he didn't rely on them. On the contrary, he was independent and decisive.
But whatever he wanted to do, his parents would always wholeheartedly support him.
...
Xiao Chen's parents planned to stay here for two more days and leave on January 3rd.
In the afternoon, Xiao's father and Xiao Chen went out to play golf, while Xiao's mother made an appointment with Yu Na to go shopping.
Xiao's mother said they came in a hurry and didn't prepare a gift for their first meeting, so she insisted on giving her a nice present.
Yu Na repeatedly declined, but Xiao's mother said it was a must to give gifts, as it was their family tradition. So, Xiao's mother gave Yu Na the latest model of an expensive wristwatch.
Meanwhile, at the golf course...
Xiao Chen asked, "Dad, is the prospective daughter-in-law satisfied?"
"Very satisfied. But Dad forgot to ask earlier..." Xiao's father hesitated and asked, "What does Nana's family do? Judging by her appearance, they should be well-off, right?"
"... Xiao Chen said, 'She's quite impressive. Her father has much more presence than you; he's clearly a prominent figure.'
'Hey, look at the way you're talking. I'm just being low-key,' Xiao's Father swung his arm and said, 'But on necessary occasions, your dad, me,' Xiao's Father patted Xiao Chen's shoulder heavily, 'has plenty of presence too.'
Xiao Chen clenched his fist in admiration and said, 'You're amazing!'
Xiao's Father replied, 'With a son as outstanding as mine, his dad has to be formidable, right?'
Xiao Chen's parents didn't plan to stay at Xiao Chen's house, as they thought it would disturb the young couple. So that evening, they stayed at their own hotel.
The next morning, Yu Na woke up early.
Although Xiao Chen's parents didn't say they would come today, she decided to put on some makeup just to be safe.
Early in the morning, while Xiao Chen was still in a deep sleep, he heard some clattering noises coming from the bathroom.
He was abruptly awakened by these sounds.
Rubbing his eyes, Xiao Chen took a few seconds to wake up and sat up in bed.
With a messy bedhead, he walked to the bathroom.
Yu Na was standing in front of the mirror, earnestly applying makeup.
Seeing him walk in without saying a word, she leaned her head against his shoulder.
Still groggy and not fully awake, Xiao Chen spoke in a low, nasal voice, "Miss, why aren't you sleeping? What are you doing here?"
Yu Na held a makeup brush and circled it on her face, without turning her head, she looked at him through the mirror and replied, "Putting on makeup."
Feeling extremely tired, Xiao Chen stood behind her, hugged her, and playfully rubbed against her.
Tickled by his rubbing, Yu Na turned around and asked, "Did I wake you up?"
"Yeah," Xiao Chen replied, sounding a bit aggrieved. He tightened his grip around her waist and with a spoiled tone, said, "You have to take responsibility for it."
Yu Na protested, "I've already been careful! Who asked you to have shallow sleep?"
"I don't care," Xiao Chen acted like a child. "You still have to take responsibility."
"...Oh!" Yu Na reluctantly smiled. She finished her makeup, applying a final touch of lipstick.
Since it was still early after she finished applying makeup, Yu Na went to the dining room.
Xiao Chen held onto her and refused to let go, walking with her to the dining room.
Feeling ticklish all over because of him, Yu Na turned around and gently patted his face, saying, "Go back to sleep for a while, and I'll make you a sandwich, okay?"
"No," he replied.
With a helpless smile, Yu Na said good-naturedly, "Then what do you want to do?"
Xiao Chen's head was still resting on her shoulder, and he slightly tilted it to the side, unexpectedly planting a kiss on Yu Na's neck.
Immediately after, he kissed her again.
Yu Na's breath hitched.
Taking advantage of the situation, Xiao Chen, with a triumphant expression, stubbornly repeated his unreasonable request, saying, 'You have to take responsibility.'
After saying that, he disregarded Yu Na's resistance and carried her in his arms, walking to the sofa in the living room.
He gently set Yu Na down.
He held her and sat on his lap.
With a deep and affectionate gaze, Xiao Chen stubbornly focused on her neck."
Yu Na felt a little embarrassed under his gaze, so she turned her head away, avoiding his eyes. "What are you doing?" she asked.
Xiao Chen forcefully turned her head back, his voice hoarse as he commanded, "Look at me."
His drowsiness diminished by half, his scorching eyes filled with tenderness that almost devoured her.
Yu Na couldn't resist.
She obediently looked at him, at the person she had liked for a very long time.
Xiao Chen used his fingertip to rub the spot where he had just kissed her.
Yu Na weakly gripped his shoulders, feeling an electric current-like, tingling sensation as it traveled across her neck.
Her neck was slender and fair, with clearly visible collarbones.
And it emitted a faint scent of shower gel—his shower gel.
A strange possessiveness churned in his heart.
Xiao Chen held her waist tightly, leaning in to kiss the spot on his fingertip that had just grazed her skin. "Nana..."
Yu Na made no resistance. She sat on his lap, one hand supporting his shoulder while the other caressed the back of his head. "Hmm?"
With the laziness of just waking up in the morning, he exhaled frequently against her neck. His voice was low but carried a rare possessiveness. "You are mine."
"Do you know?"
Yu Na's heart trembled under his kiss. "I know."
She lowered her head and took the initiative to kiss his lips. "Always."
Xiao Chen actively responded to her initiative, and the two embraced on the sofa, passionately kissing each other.
Just then, the door suddenly opened, catching them off guard.
In the midst of their affectionate moment, they froze and instinctively lifted their heads, both looking towards the entrance.
"... "
Xiao's Father, Xiao's Mother, and Qiao Rui were also looking at them.
Several gazes collided in mid-air, full of unbearable awkwardness.
Soon, the three sets of eyes shifted simultaneously to Xiao Chen's mouth, which had traces of lipstick.
