My Life with Narration

Chapter 561 - 552: Shen’s Dad and Mom

Anhai City

A common county town in the southern region, this is Shen Yi’s hometown.

If we look at it by birthplace, her starting point is indeed not high, not even considered a prefecture-level city, let alone a first-tier city like Jiang City or a super first-tier city like the capital.

But in today’s society, who says there are no wealthy people in county towns? Although Shen Yi’s original family wasn’t extremely wealthy, they were a middle-class family, running a business. While the scale wasn’t large, in this county town, it was considered quite a good family.

It’s just that as Shen Yi’s company has grown larger and larger in recent years, the family has suddenly crossed a class, and the family business has grown larger and better.

Shen Yi once mentioned more than once about wanting to bring her parents to live in the capital, after all, it’s closer to her workplace, making it convenient for visits, and it’s not like she lacks that capability; it’s just a matter of a house.

But her parents didn’t think so. They were accustomed to the lifestyle in the county; all their relatives and social connections were there, and they still had a business to run at home. Why go to the capital?

Not to mention having no acquaintances there, and passing the days doing nothing, wouldn’t it be better to stay here, running the family business, occasionally gathering with friends and relatives? Aren’t these days more enjoyable than in the capital?

For young people, moving to the capital certainly offers more development opportunities, but for the elderly, the attraction is not as significant.

Besides, even if a person without money lives right next to Tiananmen, they can’t even afford to eat, whereas a wealthy person can live happily and freely even in a remote area.

The elderly couple, now in their fifties, are not yet old enough to be unable to move and need their daughter to take care of them. At such an age, why head to the capital? Aren’t the days at home quite pleasant?

Their daughter is remarkable, owning a company with an annual income they can’t even fathom, but they know it is quite substantial, with multiple properties back home.

Right now, they live in the best area of Anhai City, a large standalone villa, and it’s by the riverside in the city, with beautiful scenery and convenient transportation.

In such a small county, transportation is hardly an issue; with a car, anywhere is just a drive away, and circling the entire town doesn’t take long, so they are quite satisfied.

The only thing troubling them is their daughter’s lifelong issue.

Unlike Su Qing’s mother, Zhou Hui’s rebelliousness, Shen Yi’s parents are both quite normal and open-minded.

They never urged her before, but in the past couple of years, as their daughter’s age increases, what parents wouldn’t be anxious? So, they’ve started urging her, appropriately.

They even arranged some blind dates before, but either the Southern prospects were intimidated by their family’s conditions and gave up, or Shen Yi wasn’t impressed. Some were dismissed at mere glances of photos, with meetings never occurring. In the end, she directly dismissed them citing work being busy and having no time.

No wonder sometimes having an outstanding child is also a kind of worry, especially when it comes to finding a partner.

In the evening, the Shen family’s dining table was filled with dishes, yet no one picked up their chopsticks, Shen Yi sat across from a couple, her parents.

The man, slim in build, in his fifties, wearing glasses, with a demeanor different from the gentle elegance of Old Su, rather like a steady decision-maker, although with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

The woman beside him seemed very straightforward, looking at her daughter with a face full of joy: "Xiao Yi, come on, tell us, are you in a relationship? If you have, I won’t set you up on any more blind dates this year."

The daughter’s figure is also slightly plump, now around fifty years old, with some resemblance to Shen Yi, even as her figure has slightly changed. Judging by her facial features, she must have been a beauty in her youth.

Hearing this, Shen Yi appeared slightly shy, though she always spoke her mind boldly among Su Qing and others, in front of her own parents, she still felt a little embarrassed.

Seeing the daughter in this manner, the couple suddenly felt assured in their minds, with their speculations around eighty percent confirmed.

"Tell us, is it true, where is the young man from, what does he do?" Shen Tiancheng nudged his glasses, inquired with a smile.

Although the thought of their daughter possibly being taken away by someone was discomforting, it sure beats her staying home alone, right?

He understood the principle of lesser of two evils, long before Shen Yi returned, the couple had discussed it, insisting she meets five men this year before leaving, who knew there would be a pleasant surprise upon return.

If she truly has a boyfriend, they need not rush.

"Don’t interrupt, let our daughter speak!" Shen Yi’s mother Sun Dan glared at her husband, then looked eagerly at her daughter.

Facing the pressure from both parents, Shen Yi planned to find a moment to tell them, didn’t expect to be discovered right after arriving home, to avoid the fate of being set up on blind dates, Shen Yi decided to confess, after all, she hadn’t intended to hide it.

Then she nodded.

Seeing this, both parents collectively sighed in relief, feeling a sense of release, their daughter finally understood the importance of dating, money is great, but it can’t delay marriage, right?

Otherwise, what’s the point of earning so much money? To be used for offerings after her death?

"Come, tell mom, where is the boy from, do you have photos? How did you meet? How long have you been together?" Sun Dan immediately became gossipy.

After all, with her daughter finding a boyfriend, as a mother, she naturally has the right to know.

Shen Yi had no choice, she took out the photos of her and Su Qing from her phone.

Three minutes later.

"Oh, the young man looks spirited!" Shen’s mother commented approvingly, nodding.

Shen’s father: "Hmm, not bad, just looks a bit young, daughter, how old is the young man?"

"22... no, he turns 23 after the New Year!" Shen Yi, slightly guilty, replied.

After all, having found such a younger brother type, she felt a bit unsure too.

As expected, the next second.

Shen’s dad: →_→

Shen’s mom: →_→

"Dad and Mom, what’s with those expressions? What’s wrong with being a bit younger, it’s not like he’s underage!"

Unable to endure her parents’ strange gazes, Shen Yi shouted out, well, her voice cracked. If Su Qing or the landlady were here, they’d surely realize Shen Yi was flushed with embarrassment.

"Xiao Yi, we genuinely wish you to date, a bit older or younger doesn’t matter, but so much younger... is it suitable?" Shen’s mom cautiously said.

The reason she was cautious was mainly for fear that if they showed opposition, what if their daughter outright refused to date anymore? They’d have nowhere to cry.

After all, this was the first time their daughter returned saying she had a boyfriend in all these years, they couldn’t deny her entirely.

"Mm, what your mom says makes sense. Dad wants to say, Dad has no objections to this young man, as long as you like him, it’s fine, but Dad is worried that being too young, he might not be mature. If you were younger, Dad wouldn’t say anything, you can take your time, but at your age, it can’t drag any longer. Next year... ahem, at most the year after next, this marriage has to be settled, that’s non-negotiable for Dad.

Just imagine, he’ll only turn 23 after the New Year, he hasn’t even matured, how can you marry him?"

Shen’s father said in a weak voice, mainly because his daughter has her own opinions and is financially capable, leaving them no means to influence her except through their parental status. Even urging her to marry by next year, seeing her gaze, he willingly adjusted to the year after next.

Of course, this was also due to the shadow Shen Yi had left them in recent years, thoroughly fed up they dared not deny this hope, hence Shen’s dad prefaced his concerns with saying he had no issues with Su Qing, just to stabilize their daughter’s emotions. What if she decided to stop dating because they disapproved?

After all, when Shen Yi returned last Lunar New Year, she proclaimed ’Each generation has its own blessings, without offspring, I’ll have my pleasures, not marrying, or giving birth, afternoon teas at retirement homes.’

This notion nearly scared the couple to death.

Hearing this, Shen Yi sighed, she knew Su Qing’s age was bound to be an issue.

Seeing their daughter sigh, the couple’s hearts immediately jumped into their throats, just as they were about to say age wasn’t such a big issue, Shen Yi raised her arm, revealing the Horseshoe Gold Bracelet on her wrist, shaking it before the parents, saying:

"Even though he is a bit younger, I’ve accepted his family heirloom, can’t return it just because of his age, right? This was given by his mother."

At these words, Shen’s dad suddenly had a shiver: "His... his mother gave it to you? You’ve met their family?"

Shen’s mom: "Gold... Golden bracelet, you little girl haven’t secretly set the marriage, have you?"

Shen Yi: ???

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