A Promise in a Thought 120

Chapter 120

On a workday, Bo Muyu took advantage of a time when Jiang Chenyin had a social engagement and went back to her parents’ place for dinner.

Ye Xialan and Bo Mingliang were very surprised by her sudden return, and she had also brought ingredients, so they didn’t have to worry about adding dishes for her. Ye Xialan was so happy that she let her husband have an extra glass of wine. Bo Muyu was secretly observing her mother’s level of happiness.

Speaking of her parents’ way of getting along, many of their relatives and friends were very envious.

All the major matters outside the home were handled by Bo Mingliang, but he was not a male chauvinist. Even if his wife gave him enough face, he would still listen to her opinion first. And behind closed doors, all the matters at home were decided by Ye Xialan. Bo Mingliang basically had no objections. Although his wife was autocratic, he would not hide it if there was a real problem.

In general, she had to get Ye Xialan on her side first, and the rest would not be a problem.

Bo Muyu was eating her rice slowly, listening to Ye Xialan nag about running into her elementary school teacher a few days ago.

“Teacher Li still remembers you. She asked me what your job is now, what your personality is like, if you’ve become a little more lively, and if you have a boyfriend…”

Bo Muyu raised her eyes, glanced at the silent Bo Mingliang, and wisely continued to eat her own food.

Sure enough, Ye Xialan changed the subject. “Speaking of which, your mother is very melancholic. Tell me about your criteria for a partner. It’s not that high, but it’s not low either. With my daughter’s conditions and background, can she just be with someone who hasn’t even grown up yet? On this point, you and your mother are in agreement. I didn’t like those young boys in school when I was dating either. I just like your dad’s uncle type, rich and obedient…”

Bo Mingliang shot her a cool look, and she quickly added, “Uh, of course I like your dad very much. We’ll talk about the money part later.”

Bo Muyu cleared her throat and carefully picked up some vegetables to eat. She felt that it was not appropriate to interrupt at this time.

“Your dad’s personality…” Ye Xialan simply put down her chopsticks and said to her, “He’s honest and mature. Basically, all the little girls like him, and that’s how you came to be. So, I also understand your request very well. Although your request is a little higher than my criteria for a partner back then, it’s still no problem. There definitely is…”

Bo Muyu’s heart was as clear as a mirror. She took advantage of the gap after just taking a bite of rice and said, “There’s another one?”

Ye Xialan clapped her hands. “Baby, you’re so smart!”

“I’m not going,” Bo Muyu said, continuing to eat with her head down.

Before, it was because she had indeed said what kind of person she liked, and Ye Xialan had told others that she liked that type, and had also promised that it was just a meeting, that she had relented and agreed. But now that she was with Jiang Chenyin, even a meeting was not okay. She could not go on a date with such a title again.

Ye Xialan was anxious. She had been sitting opposite Bo Muyu with Bo Mingliang, but now she was so anxious that she pushed aside her bowl and chopsticks and slipped to Bo Muyu’s side to sit, her expression very solemn. “Hey, listen to me. This young man is really not bad. He’s a manager in some company, 1.85 meters tall, and looks very handsome in a suit. Mom will send you a picture later. It’s not too late for you to decide then.”

“Is he as rich as Auntie Yin?” Bo Muyu asked in a placid tone as she ate.

“Of course not,” Ye Xialan immediately replied.

“Is his family background as impressive as the Jiang family’s?” Bo Muyu’s lips curved up slightly. As she spoke, she finished the last mouthful of rice, and then stood up to get some soup.

Ye Xialan replied with an amused laugh, “Aren’t you asking for nothing? How can there be so many as impressive as the Jiang family? Wouldn’t that be turning the world upside down?”

Bo Muyu nodded, sat back in her chair, took a sip of her soup, and blinked at Ye Xialan. “Then what’s the point of meeting?”

Ye Xialan was at a loss for words. After a long “uh,” she suddenly reacted and slapped the table. “You little brat! What are you talking about? If everyone could compare to Teacher Jiang, what would happen? Wouldn’t the streets be full of rich second-generation heirs?”

Bo Mingliang smiled and tugged at Ye Xialan’s fingers. “Honey, calm down. There’s no rush for this.”

Bo Muyu’s face was as calm as the wind and clouds. Ye Xialan was indeed not very anxious and could only “humph.” “I’ll send you the picture. You have to look at it later!”

Ye Xialan had taken a step back, and Bo Muyu could not push her any further, so she let out a random “mmm” from her throat.

The dining table was quiet for a moment. Bo Muyu looked up as if unintentionally, filled another bowl with soup, and said casually, “Dad, Mom, I want to move back to Auntie Yin’s.”

Bo Mingliang and Ye Xialan exchanged a look. Ye Xialan chuckled and said with a smug look, “Perfect. I’ll send the picture and the information to Teacher Jiang. I’ll have her deal with you!”

Bo Muyu almost choked on a mouthful of soup and quickly held back a laugh and swallowed it.

She had been worried that Ye Xialan would be curious about why she wanted to go back again, but it turned out that she was still in the same mood as before and had readily agreed to her.

She laughed inwardly. Jiang Chenyin would not deal with her. But she had to talk to her about this matter, otherwise there would easily be a rift between them. She thought about it from her perspective and felt that she had to find a chance to talk about this.

After getting her parents’ approval, Bo Muyu went back to her own place and discussed with Jiang Chenyin about them slowly packing their things together, and then finding a weekend to move back to her place.

Summer was quietly approaching. Although it was always sweaty outside, compared to the winter when one’s breath would turn to frost, summer was still more suitable for going out shopping, especially for couples in love.

Jiang Chenyin wanted to go out with Bo Muyu, to shop as a couple, to buy milk tea for each other as a couple, and then to drink the milk tea that the other had handed her as a lover.

The two of them suddenly laughed as they discussed it. Just as they had decided to go and see a movie on Friday night, a message came on Jiang Chenyin’s WeChat. Jiang Yingzong had booked a private room at a nice private restaurant in the city. On Friday night, he was taking Old Master Jiang and Old Madam Jiang out for dinner and had asked her to come along if she had nothing important to do. If Bo Muyu was with her, she should come along too.

This message did not seem to be a summons, but Old Master Jiang and Old Madam Jiang rarely went out to eat. After all, they were no longer at an age where they needed to socialize. It was clearly to show filial piety to the elders.

In this way, it would not be appropriate for Jiang Chenyin not to go.

After weighing the pros and cons, Jiang Chenyin and Bo Muyu moved their Friday night plans to Saturday.

On Friday evening, after work, Jiang Yingzong went to the private restaurant first to wait for the elders. Jiang Chenyin picked up Bo Muyu, and just as she had parked the car, she saw a black car parked at the entrance. Old Master Jiang’s cane was sticking out from the open car door.

The Jiang family had a dedicated driver for the two elders, and Jiang Yingzong was also waiting. When he saw the two elders, he went up to help them. The manager of the restaurant had a sharp eye and quickly followed to welcome this group of distinguished guests.

The decoration of this restaurant had a Jiangnan water town style, with oil-paper umbrellas and calligraphy and paintings, and a strong artistic atmosphere. Old Master Jiang, who had always loved poetry and calligraphy, was very fond of it. Under the manager’s guidance, he nodded at Jiang Yingzong with satisfaction.

Tonight’s banquet was like an informal family dinner. Even Jiang Yixuan, who had just started university, had specially come back. He was wearing a small suit, his face delicate, and he looked very refined. He followed Jiang Yingzong and accompanied the elders, a constant smile on his lips.

Bo Muyu and Jiang Chenyin were holding hands a little behind. Seeing the long-unseen Jiang Yixuan, she was a little emotional. This boy’s temperament was indeed not as solemn and majestic as his father’s. His gentle and polite look was simply a naive version of Jiang Chenyin.

She looked a few more times, tugged at Jiang Chenyin’s sleeve, and she leaned over, and she said in a low voice, “The environment here is very good. Grandpa Jiang seems to like it very much.”

Jiang Chenyin touched her head. “It’s very nice. I heard it just opened. The owner knows my big brother.”

Bo Muyu nodded thoughtfully, her eyes shining. Wherever Old Master Jiang praised, her gaze also followed.

Jiang Chenyin said with a smile, “If you like it too, we can come by ourselves next time.”

“Let’s try the food first before we decide,” Bo Muyu said, her other hand holding Jiang Chenyin’s arm and shaking it.

“Why are you so gluttonous…” Jiang Chenyin said, rubbing her head with a low laugh.

They were whispering in the back. Everyone went into the private room together. The decoration inside had a very homey feel. Old Master Jiang praised it a few more times and sat down at the head of the table with Old Madam Jiang.

Just then, Jiang Yixuan approached Bo Muyu, first greeting Jiang Chenyin, and then smiling at her. “Sister Xiaoyu, long time no see.”

“Mmm, long time no see,” Bo Muyu smiled at him.

Jiang Yixuan was clearly still shy, and the next second, he didn’t know what to say.

Old Master Jiang, who had just sat down, saw this and said pleasantly, “You two children, don’t just stand there. Come and sit down together, come to your grandpa.”

As soon as he said this, Xu Zijun, who had already sat down, frowned slightly, and the gentle smile in Jiang Chenyin’s eyes also faded a lot. A sudden, heavy silence filled the quiet atmosphere.

It was Jiang Chenyin who reacted first. She put an arm around Bo Muyu’s shoulder and said with a smile, “Muyu should still sit beside me. There are so many dishes today. If she can’t reach them, she won’t be embarrassed to ask others for help. By the time everyone is full, she’ll still be hungry.”

Jiang Yixuan had been looking expectant, but after hearing this, he became dejected.

Xu Zijun, in her seat, smiled and agreed, “Liu’er is right. That child, Xiaoyu, has always been like this. Only Liu’er can manage her.”

Bo Muyu’s heart had been in her throat when Old Master Jiang had spoken. After Xu Zijun and Jiang Chenyin had sung the same tune, Old Master Jiang waved his hand and said, “Then everyone sit down,” and only then did she finally let out a sigh of relief.

Jiang Chenyin and Xu Zijun exchanged a look, both with their own thoughts. Jiang Chenyin understood that Xu Zijun was simply concerned about the two children and felt that the adults shouldn’t interfere so much.

This was just a small interlude and did not cause too much of a stir.

Jiang Chenyin led Bo Muyu to the table. As the dishes were served, Bo Muyu’s eyes were almost glued to the hands of the waiters who were walking back and forth. Jiang Chenyin temporarily put aside the thoughts in her heart and put the dishes she wanted to eat in her bowl.

As night fell, Jiang Yingzong’s family was to go back to the old Jiang residence with Old Master Jiang and Old Madam Jiang. Jiang Gaojun’s family was still going back to their home in the city first, and would take Jiang Yisheng, who still had to go to evening self-study tonight, over tomorrow, Saturday.

Jiang Chenyin and Bo Muyu were behind everyone, leisurely walking along the path they had come on.

In front of the parking lot was a small bamboo forest. Just as they were about to part, Jiang Chenyin gave her car keys to Bo Muyu. “You can wait for me in the car. I’ll go and talk to my big brother, and then we’ll go back.”

Bo Muyu took her car keys. “Mmm, go on.”

Jiang Chenyin smiled faintly, gave her a deep look, and then walked towards Old Master Jiang.

Jiang Gaojun’s family had already left, and Jiang Yingzong’s family had also gone to get their car. Old Master Jiang and Old Madam Jiang were waiting for the driver to back the car out.

Jiang Chenyin walked behind the two elders and said softly, “Dad, I have something to talk to you about.”

Old Master Jiang turned around, and seeing her hesitation, he waved his cane, told his wife to wait, and he walked a few steps to the side with Jiang Chenyin. “What is it?”

It was very quiet around, with the small sound of bamboo leaves being blown by the gentle breeze. The streetlights and the moonlight were all cut into fragments by the shadows of the bamboo leaves.

Old Master Jiang’s face was still filled with the joy of tonight. He was very fond of this restaurant, both the scenery and the dishes.

Jiang Chenyin said, “Dad, I hope you won’t interfere in Muyu’s love life in the future.”

Her tone was as gentle as usual, but her expression was solemn, obviously very serious.