OBS Chapter 390 Choi Ji-ho's Parents Visit
Chapter 390 Choi Ji-ho's Parents Visit
"Miss Shi, just tell me, what exactly is going on between you and Brother Cui?"
"At the Qujiang Banquet last time, I noticed something was off about you guys. The way Brother Cui looked at you, that was..."
Lin Yiyu moved closer, his clear eyes filled with curiosity, like a curious little animal that wouldn't let go of a question once it was out of its sight.
This kid is impulsive and very curious. Ever since he vaguely sensed the unusual atmosphere between Cui Zhihao and Shi Wanxia last time, he seems to have found some interesting mystery and keeps asking questions whenever he gets the chance.
Shi Wanxia paused, looked up at Lin Yiyu, and sighed helplessly.
This kid, though young, is quite quick-witted, but also stubborn.
Her feelings for Choi Ji-ho were only recently established quietly. She had intended to take things slowly, but unexpectedly, this little guy discovered their relationship.
"Xiaoyu,"
Shi Wanxia's tone was a mix of reproach and amusement.
"Some things will come to you when the time is right. Why ask so many questions now?"
"Oh dear, when will the time come?"
Lin Yiyu persisted, moving closer, "The way Brother Cui looks at you, it's clearly..."
"Fang Wen".
Choi Ji-ho spoke at the opportune moment, his voice gentle yet carrying an undeniable air of restraint.
He looked up at Lin Yiyu, a barely perceptible warning flashing in his eyes.
If this kid keeps making a scene, he might end up making everyone aware of the feelings he and Wanxia finally managed to clarify.
It wasn't that he was afraid of anything, but he knew his parents' temperaments well, and this matter needed to be considered carefully.
Lin Yiyu shut his mouth awkwardly after being called out by him, but he still pouted unwillingly, his eyes darting back and forth between Shi Wanxia and Cui Zhihao. His "I saw through everything" look made Shi Wanxia even more helpless.
Cui Zhihao sighed inwardly. How could he not know what Lin Yiyu was thinking?
It was just youthful infatuation; he mistook some admiration for something else.
However, he and Miss Shi were already in love, so he couldn't let this boy continue to make wild guesses, nor could he let him ruin his relationship with Miss Shi.
He was looking for an excuse to distract Lin Yiyu, or simply to get him to leave.
Just then, hurried footsteps came from outside the courtyard gate, accompanied by Chen Ping'an's slightly flustered voice: "Miss Shi, Young Master Cui!"
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Chen Ping'an walk in quickly, his face pale and his forehead even beaded with sweat.
He bowed to Cui Zhihao and said urgently, "Young Master Cui, your father and mother..."
"Your parents have suddenly arrived at your residence and are already at the gate. Please accept their condolences..."
"You should go out and greet them immediately!"
"what?"
The gentleness on Choi Ji-ho's face vanished instantly, replaced by astonishment. His brows furrowed tightly, and his heart sank.
"My parents? Why did they suddenly come here?"
He never mentioned to his family that he was staying with Shi Wanxia, so how could they know?
Why would my parents, who always valued social standing and family traditions, suddenly visit Wanxia's ordinary little courtyard?
Could it be... that they know something?
A sudden, inexplicable panic gripped Cui Zhihao's heart, and he instinctively looked at Shi Wanxia.
A hint of surprise flashed across her face, but she quickly regained her composure. However, a subtle tension was hidden deep in her eyes.
"Quick, go out and see!"
Choi Ji-ho composed himself, stood up, and whispered to Shi Wan-xia, his tone reassuring.
"Don't be afraid, I'm here."
Shi Wanxia nodded gently, stood up, and straightened her clothes.
She knew that the Cui family of Qinghe was a prestigious and influential family, and Cui Zhihao's parents had long held high positions and always valued social standing when it came to their children's marriages.
Between her and Choi Ji-ho, there was not only an unspoken affection, but also a chasm that seemed insurmountable in the eyes of the world.
She just didn't expect this day to come so quickly and so suddenly.
The group walked quickly to the courtyard gate, where they saw an elaborately decorated carriage parked outside. Several servants and maids stood beside the carriage, all dressed smartly and with solemn expressions, which seemed out of place in the simple alley.
The car door opened, and the first person to step out was a middle-aged woman dressed in brocade, with an elegant demeanor but a serious expression. She was none other than Cui Zhihao's mother, Madam Wang.
As soon as she stood still, her gaze swept sharply across the small courtyard before her, as if hooked, finally landing on Cui Zhihao who had come out to greet them and Shi Wanxia beside him.
When she saw Shi Wanxia, Wang's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly, and her scrutiny and pickiness were undisguised, as if she were examining an out-of-place object.
Immediately afterwards, Choi Ji-ho's father, Choi Yi, also got out of the car.
He was dressed in fine clothes, yet still carried the arrogant air of a noble family. His face was square, and he exuded authority without anger. His gaze was fixed on Cui Zhihao, making Cui Zhihao feel a sense of pressure involuntarily.
"Dad, Mom, why are you here?"
Choi Ji-ho stepped forward, bowed, and tried to keep his tone calm.
Wang ignored him, her gaze still lingering on Shi Wanxia, as if she were assessing the value of a piece of goods.
Finally, she snorted coldly, looked away, and said with obvious disdain, "Huai'an, is this the place you've been frequenting lately? And the person you... have your eye on?"
Her voice wasn't loud, but it carried a condescending arrogance that clearly reached everyone's ears.
Shi Wanxia's face paled slightly, and her fingers unconsciously clenched the hem of her clothes, but she still straightened her back and did not avoid Wang's gaze.
Cui Zhihao's heart tightened, and he quickly said, "Mother, Miss Shi is my friend, you..."
"friend?"
Cui Yi finally spoke, his voice low and authoritative, "I think it's more than that, isn't it? You've completely disgraced the Cui family!"
He stepped forward, his gaze sharp as lightning, staring directly at Cui Zhihao: "How did your mother and I raise you? The Cui family is a family of scholars, a family of learned people. Your marriage concerns the honor and disgrace of the family. How can we let you do whatever you want?"
He suddenly turned to Shi Wanxia, his eyes icy and his tone harsh: "Young lady, I don't care what methods you used to make Zhihao look at you differently, but I'm telling you clearly, there is absolutely no possibility between you and our Zhihao!"
“Our Cui family’s daughters-in-law must be well-bred ladies from respectable families, and are far beyond the reach of commoners like you with unknown origins.”
Wang chimed in, her words even more merciless.
"You should also consider your own status. Don't be delusional and try to curry favor with our Cui family. You'll only make yourself a laughingstock!"
"Wishful thinking? Clinging to someone else?"
Shi Wanxia could no longer hold back. She raised her head, her clear eyes looking directly at Cui Yi and Wang Shi. Although her voice trembled slightly, it carried a stubborn pride.