Chapter 138: This Has to Be a Golden Leaf

“Hello, how should I address you?”

Zhong Jianwei extended a hand towards Xu Shaochen.

Xu Shaochen ignored the outstretched hand and coldly replied with three words, “Xu Shaochen.”

“Haha, that’s a nice name. So, Brother Xu, what do you do for a living?” Zhong Jianwei withdrew his hand awkwardly, a flicker of darkness passing through his eyes.

Xu Shaochen glanced at him without responding. Do I have to answer everything you ask? Do you think I’m your father? Seeing Xu Shaochen ignore him again, Zhong Jianwei was filled with anger. Holding it back, he said, “Well, it seems that you’re about the same age as Weiwei. Let me introduce myself, my name is…”

“No need. I’m not interested in your name. I’ve come here for just one thing today.”

Before Zhong Jianwei could finish, Xu Shaochen interrupted him, then turned to Xie Wei’s parents and said, “I’m here just to tell you that Xie Wei is my woman and will always be my woman.”

“How dare you! You… you’re so presumptuous! She’s my daughter, and I decide who she marries. Give up your fantasy. I won’t allow Xiaowei to be with you!”

Xie Wei’s mother glared furiously at Xu Shaochen as she spoke.

“Mom, I am your daughter, but I will decide which man I follow. In this life, I will only be Shaochen’s woman!”

Xie Wei tightly held Xu Shaochen’s hand, looking stubbornly at her mother.

Xie Wei’s father furrowed his brows and said, “Xiaowei, you are still young and don’t understand what’s best for you. We’re doing this for your own good. Jianwei just got a job as the administrative manager of a company, with unlimited potential for the future. What kind of life could you possibly have with a poor student?”

“Exactly, your dad is right. Look at Jianwei: the first time he came to visit, he brought a luxury watch and jewelry. And then look at him, bringing nothing but a box of lousy tea. How can you even compare the two?”

Xie Wei’s mother sneered at the tea on the coffee table, while taking out the gifts Zhong Jianwei had brought.

A brand-new Patek Philippe watch, along with a pair of jade bracelets.

When Xu Shaochen saw the Patek Philippe watch, his expression became rather interesting because it was the same model he was wearing.

The watch was a gift from Linda, who said that only one existed in all of Jiangzhou. So it was obvious that Zhong Jianwei was trying to pass off a fake.

If even the watch was fake, who knows if those shiny jade bracelets weren’t just made from the bottoms of beer bottles?

“Uncle and Auntie, please don’t be so upset. Weiwei is still a student and doesn’t understand how dangerous and cunning people can be. She must have been deceived by someone.” Zhong Jianwei put on a dignified front as he spoke. It was obvious who he was referring to.

Xie Wei’s mother now looked at Zhong Jianwei with even more satisfaction. Hearing his words, she beamed, “Look at how sensible Jianwei is, so understanding, so generous, and on top of that, well-off and in a respectable job. How could that poor student possibly be a match for him?”

“Take your tea and get out. We don’t need tea, nor do we welcome you!” Xie Wei’s father threw the tea in front of Xu Shaochen and unceremoniously began to chase him out.

Xie Wei held Xu Shaochen’s hand tightly, her beautiful face full of anxiety. She really feared Xu Shaochen might leave in frustration.

“Knock, knock, knock…”

At that moment, there came a knock on the door.

Xie Wei’s mother frowned, then went to open the door. When she saw the person outside, her face instantly lit up with a flattering smile. “Oh my, Director Lin, what brings you here? Come in, sit down, sit down. Old Xie, get the Director a glass of water.”

“No, no, there’s no need for that. I just came by to discuss the job transfer. Looks like you folks have guests.” Lin Youguo waved his hand politely.

“It’s no bother, no bother. Please, Director Lin, have a seat inside.” Xie Wei’s father also came forward to greet him, treating him with utmost respect.

Lin Youguo walked into the living room and upon seeing Xie Wei, smiled warmly and said, “Oh, Weiwei’s back. You’re getting more and more beautiful.”

“Hello, Uncle Lin.” Xie Wei nodded reservedly, forcing a stiff smile.

Lin Youguo nodded back, then glanced at Xu Shaochen and Zhong Jianwei before taking a seat.

As soon as he sat down, his eyes caught sight of the tea on the coffee table, and he froze, looking at Xie Wei’s father in surprise. “Old Xie, it seems like your family has struck it rich. You complain about being poor and wanting a job transfer, yet you have this kind of money to spend?”

“Th-this… Director, what are you talking about? You know our situation better than anyone. Where would we get that kind of money?” Xie Wei’s father was a bit bewildered by this. He thought Lin Youguo was joking.

“Old Xie, old Xie, don’t be so dishonest. I’ve caught you red-handed, and you’re still pretending.” Lin Youguo shook his head with some displeasure, pointing to the box of tea. “This is Wuyi Mountain Da Hong Pao Mother Tree premium tea leaves. It’s worth 200,000 a gram, and you’ve got at least 500 grams here, so this box must be worth more than 5 million! And you’re still telling me you’re poor? If your family is poor, then what are the rest of us, beggars?”

As Lin Youguo finished speaking, the entire living room fell into a deathly silence, with only the sounds of breathing.

Xie Wei’s lips parted slightly, and she was speechless for a long time. She had thought it was just ordinary tea, but on further thought, how could anything Xu Shaochen brought be ordinary?

“W-what… Director, are you saying this tea is worth over 5 million?”

Xie Wei’s parents were both stupefied, staring at Lin Youguo in shock. Xie Wei’s father asked, his voice trembling.

Their minds were spinning. What kind of tea could be worth over 5 million? This must be made of gold leaves!

“What… you really didn’t know?”

Seeing that Xie Wei’s parents didn’t seem to be pretending, Lin Youguo was also a bit confused. How could they not know the value of their own possessions?

“Gulp~ Th-this was a gift from Xiaowei’s boyfriend.”

Xie Wei’s father gulped down his saliva, still trying to process what was happening.

“Old Xie, looks like you’ve got yourself a golden son-in-law! This young man is something—handsome, generous. You’ll be living the good life with Xiaowei from now on.”

Lin Youguo looked at Xu Shaochen, who was holding Xie Wei’s hand, and was instantly full of praise. Of course, he had his own thoughts in mind.

Xie Wei’s parents turned pale, full of embarrassment. Lin Youguo’s words felt like slaps, burning with pain.

Thinking about how they had belittled Xu Shaochen earlier, dismissing the tea he brought as garbage, it turned out that they were the ones who couldn’t recognize something valuable, turning the situation into a joke.

The two of them felt utterly mortified, wishing they could dig a hole and bury themselves in it. Xie Wei’s father looked at Xu Shaochen, wanting to say something, but the words stuck in his throat.

Seeing her parents so flustered, Xie Wei couldn’t help but feel smug. Try forcing me to go on blind dates again. The man I chose is better than any of them.

Xie Wei hugged Xu Shaochen even tighter, her face full of happiness.