OBS Chapter 350 Sui Zhichao Meets His Father-in-Law
Chapter 350 Sui Zhichao Meets His Father-in-Law
Let's leave aside what happened at the forest farm for now.
Meanwhile, Shen Mengyin took Sui Zhichao to Shanghai to meet her parents.
The green train rumbled rhythmically on the tracks.
The scenery outside the window is like a flowing painting.
The landscape gradually transitions from the vast North China Plain to the shimmering water towns of Jiangnan.
Shen Mengyin gazed out the window, lost in thought.
This was her first time back after leaving Shanghai for Saihanba, and also the first time in her life she had been away from home for so long.
Sui Zhichao sat beside her, his fingers clenched together, his eyes filled with trepidation and anticipation.
He would steal glances at Shen Mengyin from time to time, trying to guess her mood from her expression.
Shen Mengyin noticed his gaze and returned a reassuring smile.
Gently holding his hand, Sui Zhichao instantly felt much more at ease.
Finally, the train slowly pulled into Shanghai Railway Station.
On the platform, a bustling crowd flowed endlessly, and the familiar soft Wu dialect lingered in the air.
Shen Mengyin took a deep breath, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
This city holds so many memories for her, and now, finally stepping onto this land again, her heart is filled with emotion.
Sui Zhichao carefully followed behind Shen Mengyin, carrying heavy luggage.
Perhaps due to nervousness, or perhaps because his luggage was too heavy, his steps were somewhat slow.
"Sui Zhichao, hurry up!"
Shen Mengyin turned around and looked at Sui Zhichao, who was walking slowly, her tone carrying a hint of urgency and reproach.
Sui Zhichao quickened his pace, even though his hands were aching from carrying the luggage, because he didn't want to disappoint Shen Mengyin.
The two walked out of Shanghai Railway Station.
The air is moist, characteristic of the Jiangnan water towns, carrying a faint fragrance of flowers and the scent of earth.
Shen Mengyin closed her eyes, savoring the long-lost taste, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up.
Looking at Shen Mengyin in front of him, Sui Zhichao was also infected by her relaxation, and the tension in his heart was relieved a little.
Half an hour later, Shen Mengyin brought Sui Zhichao to the Shen family home.
A magnificent detached villa comes into view, with an exquisitely carved iron gate.
The vine-covered walls and lush gardens all highlight the extraordinary nature of this house.
Sui Zhichao was completely stunned; he had assumed that Shen Mengyin's family was well-off.
But what he saw before him was far beyond his imagination.
Sui Zhichao's family was just an ordinary working-class family.
My father was an engineer at the Tianjin Machinery Factory, and our family's financial situation was considered above average in the local area.
But compared to the Shen family, it's worlds apart.
Keep in mind, this is only 1965.
The concept of owning a detached villa on the banks of the Huangpu River in Shanghai, where land is incredibly valuable, needs no further explanation.
Although the Shen family is not considered a prominent family in Shanghai.
However, the accumulated wealth of the Shen family over generations should not be underestimated.
As Sui Zhichao stood in front of the detached villa, a strong sense of inferiority welled up in his heart, and his hands, which were tightly gripping his luggage, trembled slightly.
"Nannan, you're back?"
Sui Zhichao followed Shen Mengyin into the villa.
When Shen's mother saw her daughter whom she hadn't seen for a long time, she quickly stepped forward and hugged Shen Mengyin tightly.
The Shen family only has one daughter, Shen Mengyin, who is also the youngest daughter of the elderly couple.
From childhood to adulthood, Shen Mengyin has always been the apple of their eye, cherished and protected like a precious gem.
If it weren't for special circumstances, they wouldn't have been willing to let their precious daughter go to Saihanba.
"Mom, I'm home!"
Looking at her mother so close to her, Shen Mengyin could no longer control her emotions.
She threw herself into her mother's arms, tears streaming down her face.
The mother and daughter embraced tightly, unwilling to part for a long time, their tears soaking their clothes.
Sui Zhichao stood aside, watching the touching scene before him.
Feeling both touched and embarrassed, I didn't know whether to stand or sit, and nervously rubbed my hands together in front of me.
Fortunately, at this moment, Mr. Shen, who was sitting to the side, spoke up.
"Young man, please have a seat!"
"Wang Ma, make a cup of tea for the guest!"
"Thank you, uncle!"
Sui Zhichao glanced gratefully at Shen's father and carefully sat down on the sofa.
Mr. Shen sat opposite him, his eyes sharp as he looked the young man, who was about to become his son-in-law, up and down.
He felt somewhat dissatisfied with Sui Zhichao, who had "taken" his precious daughter away.
But he also understood that his daughter would eventually get married.
Especially in today's volatile situation, finding a reliable home for their daughter is of paramount importance.
After a while, the mother and daughter finally stopped crying and hugged each other.
After composing herself, Shen's mother turned her gaze to Sui Zhichao and scrutinized him carefully.
"I'm sorry, young man, you must have found this amusing!"
"I just couldn't contain my emotions because I haven't seen my daughter for so long."
"It's alright, Auntie, I understand how you feel!"
After a moment's hesitation, Sui Zhichao quickly spoke.
Upon hearing this, Shen's mother nodded almost imperceptibly, indicating that her first impression of the young man was quite good.
"Young man, what's your name?"
Although Shen's mother already knew everything about Sui Zhichao from her daughter's letters, she still asked about it.
"Auntie, my name is Sui Zhichao. You can call me Xiao Sui or Xiao Chao."
Sui Zhichao answered respectfully.
"Okay, then I'll call you Xiao Sui!"
"I wonder if you have any dietary restrictions, Xiao Sui?"
"Tell Aunt Wang to be careful when she's cooking later!"
Shen's mother asked earnestly.
"Auntie, I don't have any dietary restrictions!"
Sui Zhichao answered crisply and decisively.
At this moment, Shen's father's voice rang out again.
"Little Sui, right? I wonder if you know how to play chess?"
As a native of Tianjin, Sui Zhichao was not only skilled at clapper talk, but also learned music, chess, calligraphy and painting.
Although he wasn't an expert, he knew a little about them all, especially Go, which was his forte.
As for chess, when we were in Saihanba, my roommate Da Kui often played chess in the winter when he had nothing to do.
Through constant exposure, he also learned a lot of chess scores.
"Uncle, are you referring to Go or chess?"
What about Go?
"As for Go, I know a little bit about it."
Sui Zhichao said modestly.
"Oh, since you know Go, then you can play a game of chess with me!"
Mr. Shen suddenly said.
Sui Zhichao was slightly taken aback, but then he understood his future father-in-law's intention; this was a test for him.
"Okay, Uncle!"
Sui Zhichao agreed without hesitation, his eyes revealing determination and confidence.
Looking at the decisive and efficient young man in front of him, Mr. Shen nodded in approval.
It is said that one's chess skills reflect one's character.
Although they hadn't started playing chess yet, Sui Zhichao's decisive and efficient manner already pleased him greatly.
Wang Ma quickly brought over the chessboard and pieces, and Sui Zhichao and Shen's father sat facing each other.
A silent "battle" is about to begin.
Shen Mengyin and her mother sat quietly to the side, watching the two of them.
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