Chapter 8: The Unconventional Father

I am not very knowledgeable about baijiu either; at the dining table, I just drink without much thought. I really cannot tell whether it tastes good or not, I can only nod and say: "It should be fine, changing things up a bit is also nice"

Moreover, Weiwei understands me; she knows that I have been working for less than a year and do not have much savings, yet she insists on paying.

My goodness, is this really my dear mother? Your son is carrying so many things, at least you could ask about it

Although I have been here a few times, I still feel nervous. " Weiwei whispered in a very soft voice in my ear

I smiled slightly and shook my head: "It's nothing, just come to my house in the afternoon"

I must say that my mother's cooking skills have improved remarkably, almost surpassing those of the chefs at international restaurants. Even Weiwei remarked that the food is much better than during her last visit

Another stock clerk came over to help arrange the wine, and Weiwei also noticed that side: "It seems that there are new products over there, let's go take a look"

The prices of these newly released wines are generally not high, which is understandable in order to establish the brand, and such a large shopping mall would certainly not sell counterfeit wine

In my impression, my father is taciturn, but at this moment, I can see the happiness in his eyes

Upon hearing my words, Weiwei immediately joyfully said: "hetushu.com is what you said, you must not go back on your word"

In fact, Weiwei is particularly good at winning over my parents, which is why my mother cherishes her so much. She has long been urging me to settle things with Weiwei, and Weiwei has also been attentive to my feelings.

four dishes and one soup, all of which are my favorite dishes

Dad looked at me with some surprise, shook his head, and still said nothing

The two clerks and the manager seemed not to notice us, being preoccupied with their tasks. Given the bustling crowd during the New Year, it is only natural that they could not attend to us.

Will this uncle like it?" Weiwei asked me while holding a stylishly packaged bottle of white liquor

In just a second, Dad returned to his usual self, smiling as he looked at Weiwei

Weiwei smiled at me and then got up to help her mother in the kitchen

Various bottles contain wines of different colors. I just noticed this empty shelf, where the stock clerk is arranging white wine and foreign liquor.

Upon hearing my words, Weiwei merely stuck out her tongue and returned the phone to me

What are you looking at again

"Regret is a little dog." I smiled slightly, unsure of what "hetushu.comcom" scheme she was plotting this time.

Weiwei presented the gifts of tobacco and alcohol that we had purchased, and at that moment, Dad also walked out from the inner room, holding a pipe and adjusting his black-framed glasses

I was just worried about how to support Weiwei with so little money in my account, but now an unexpected year-end bonus of 8,000 yuan has come through, preventing my wallet from becoming even more strained.

As I was wondering where this money came from, Weiwei snatched my phone and exclaimed, "Great! It must be the year-end bonus; it's just in time for the New Year celebrations."

I took a strange breath, feeling completely numb, watching my mother busy herself as if I had already experienced all of this.

Weiwei picked another new bottle; I have seen this one on television, and the advertisement made this year is very popular

Dad, are you feeling unwell? I haven't been home for a while and have neglected my parents' health.

By the time of the Lantern Festival, the annual leave had already been used up, and just after the New Year is the peak business period, making it rare to have any holidays

I haven't traveled with Weiwei for a while either, and it would be nice to go out for a change. Moreover, Lijiang has always had a good reputation, and I have long wanted to see it.

In the evening, my mother busily helped us arrange the bedding, while Weiwei appeared somewhat anxious and fidgety, deliberately nudging me with her nose several times as a warning.

I carried a large bag and several smaller ones upstairs. As soon as I opened the door, my mother naturally did not have a strong reaction, but she was quite enthusiastic towards Weiwei

I also do not want to obstruct her, fearing that Weiwei would be upset

"Then you promise me, if you have time off, you will take me to Lijiang for a trip. I haven't traveled at all this year." Weiwei playfully made a bet with me

What a coincidence

I tapped Weiwei on the forehead and said, "Who was it that quietly mumbled when they snatched my phone just now, claiming that a young girl was sending me messages?"

Seemingly sensing my slight displeasure, Weiwei suddenly embraced my arm and leaned closer to me: "It's the New Year, this is a small token of my appreciation for you, Uncle..."

Since your parents are not home, why not come here to celebrate the New Year tomorrow? Mom clearly already knows about Weiwei's parents returning to their hometown.

Later, when I bought something for my mother, Weiwei eagerly offered to pay, saying that it had been a long time since she had seen my aunt and that buying a few things was nothing significant

Seeing him shake his head, I felt relieved, but suddenly I couldn't recall when I last went home. Perhaps it was because the little life that Weiwei and I shared was too comfortable, causing us to neglect our parents' feelings.

As soon as I opened my mouth, I felt something was off; this sentence and this scene seem familiar to me, giving me a sense of déjà vu, and I even used the word 'again'.

What are you thinking? Just as I was about to let my mind wander, Weiwei suddenly interrupted me

"Wewei has also arrived, come in quickly to warm up, there is air conditioning inside," Mom said, pulling Wewei's hand as they entered the room

Mom is cooking, and Weiwei wants to help her, but she is reluctant to let her. So, Weiwei can only sit with me and Dad. Dad is not very talkative; he just smiles and observes this prospective daughter-in-law.

Alright, I promise you

The sweet and sour pork tenderloin left Weiwei utterly defenseless; she directly picked up a piece and put it in her mouth, then smiled at me with satisfaction.

I smiled and nodded, just about to take out my money when she swiftly swiped her card to pay. Then, playfully, she handed me the bag and asked me to carry it for her

In response to her mother's enthusiastic invitation, Weiwei shyly nodded her head, which could be considered as her agreement

In the afternoon, on the way to my parents' house, Weiwei sat in the passenger seat, and I don't know where she found a travel brochure and a book, constantly flipping through them.

I looked at my phone and suddenly remembered the year-end bonus. The manager has always preferred to do more and say less, and this matter was only mentioned briefly during the year-end party while drinking. I had almost forgotten about it.

Upon hearing me say this, Weiwei seemed as if she had never been to my place, shyly nodding her head. I even teased her, saying that she had indeed been here before, yet she was still pretending to be shy

Weiwei did not look up at me, focusing instead on the booklet in her hands: "I think the scenery in Lijiang is quite nice; let's go there to have fun the day after the Lantern Festival."

"Just these two bottles then." Weiwei seemed to be seeking my opinion

This, that, so many. Weiwei looked like a child who had discovered something novel

I said honestly, "I find it very difficult"

Suddenly, I felt my phone in my pocket vibrate. When I took it out, I saw a text message indicating that my bank card had received an additional 8,000 yuan.

Seeing Weiwei eat so deliciously makes me happy. I, Zhang Xiaosa, feel incredibly fortunate to have such a wonderful girlfriend, it is truly like finding a treasure

"Dinner is ready." Mom shouted from the kitchen

I gently patted the back of her hand, and suddenly saw my father's face stiffen for a moment, as if he had lost his soul, sitting there completely vacant.