The Billionaire's Hidden Affection-Chapter 565 - 562 Time’s Up 4_1

"Xiaojue, I understand what your mom wants. She wishes she could find a woman ten thousand times better than Yan Xixi, but marriage is better when it’s realistic. I don’t think marrying Zhou Ting would necessarily bring happiness. Besides, would the Zhou Family even agree? The kinds of issues they consider are completely different from ours..."

Huang Xiaojue replied calmly, "Dad, you’re overthinking it."

"But Zhou Ting seems to genuinely have some feelings for you. Otherwise, why would she take the time to go shopping with an old lady like your mother? Even if she’s well-mannered and approachable, on what grounds would she defer to your mother? Does your mother have that much charisma?"

"That’s just my mom’s wishful thinking."

As they were speaking, Huang Xiaojue’s mother entered, already chattering loudly, "Son, why are you home so early? What do you want for dinner tonight? Old man, what are you just sitting there for? We have bird’s nest and cordyceps in the house. Quickly go get them and make soup to nourish our son..."

"Our son is treating us to a meal outside."

"What’s so good about eating out? It’s unhygienic."

"Mom, sit down and relax a bit. It’s been a while since we’ve all been together. What we eat doesn’t matter."

Huang’s mother then sat down. "That Zhou Ting is such a thoughtful girl. Last week, she gifted me so much bird’s nest and cordyceps—genuine, top-quality supplements! She really is one in a million. Son, why didn’t you bring her home with you?"

The father and son exchanged a glance.

Huang’s father immediately frowned. "Old woman, are you really that incapable of judging our own standing? You may be satisfied with Zhou Ting, but does that mean Zhou Ting is satisfied with our family?"

Huang’s mother scoffed, "If Zhou Ting didn’t like Xiaojue, why would she give us gifts? So what if her family is powerful and influential? Our son is no slouch either! He’s a talented young man who made his own way, a top-notch talent. How can those spoiled heirs from wealthy families compare to him? Even an Emperor might marry a commoner, so what’s the big deal?"

"Son, you can really make me proud! You probably don’t know how arrogant that Yan Xixi is now, do you? She actually dares to call me ’Rong Momo’ behind my back! If you marry Zhou Ting, it’ll definitely infuriate her."

Huang’s father laughed.

"Old man, do you find this funny?" his wife retorted. "That woman has always been utterly ill-mannered! Never mind her daring to hit me. She constantly slanders and insults me behind my back."

She turned to Huang Xiaojue. "Son, you absolutely mustn’t get transferred. Just stay here and be with Zhou Ting. Besides, with the Zhou Family’s connections and resources, it would be a huge boost for your career. Then, you might not just be a general manager anymore. Your prospects will be boundless..."

"Old woman, don’t get carried away with such fantasies..."

Huang’s mother flared up. "A fantasy, is it? That’s right, I like Zhou Ting! I never used to think power and influence were such a big deal. But look at how Wan Donglin cornered us before! He nearly sent Yang Wei to jail, and he almost had me imprisoned too! Let’s face reality: if our son marries Zhou Ting, do you think Wan Donglin would still dare to treat us like that?"

Just as Huang’s father was about to say more, Huang Xiaojue coughed, then chuckled, smoothly changing the subject. "Come on, let’s go eat. I know a great restaurant with excellent soup."

Huang’s mother started to say more, but her husband shot her a fierce glare.

But Huang’s mother was in high spirits, already brimming with confidence about the future. As long as Zhou Ting likes my son, everything will be easy! she thought. I’ve already pictured it countless times: once we’re connected to the Zhou Family, my son’s career will soar, and I’ll be securely established as the Empress Dowager!