I woke up to find I had gotten my marriage certificate with a female celebrity.

"Dinner? Why so suddenly?"

Qin Yi was only stunned for a moment before realizing that Wangwang had told him the secret.

The two of them got off work around 7 p.m.

Knowing my mom's personality, she would definitely buy a ton of groceries.

By the time we've stewed and steamed it, it'll be almost 9 or 10 o'clock by the time we're done cooking and eating.

Fearing it would affect Wangwang's exam the next day, Qin Yi simply made a phone call.

"Hello, Mom."

Upon hearing this, Li Juan immediately began to curse.

"You brat, you didn't even tell your mother you were coming home."

"If your sister hadn't messaged me, I probably wouldn't even have gotten to see you."

Hearing about her fiery temper, Qin Yi quickly spoke in a gentle and kind tone.

I wondered if my work hadn't gone well today and I'd just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

"Mom, I've been busy with something."

"I'll definitely come back to be with you when I have some free time in a few days."

After hearing this, Li Juan became even angrier.

"Are you waiting for me to have time?"

"Since you went to college, how many times a year have I only seen you?"

"I don't see anyone during holidays, except for a few days when I go home for the Lunar New Year."

"This is still university. After we start working, will I only be able to see you once every few years?"

Although I get scolded every time I call, my mom was acting strangely today.

"Mom, what's wrong? Did something happen at home?"

Hearing her son's worried voice, Li Juan felt a little better.

"It's nothing, I just got angry because of you."

"Society has really changed; it's so hard for a mother to see her son now."

Qin Yi could tell that this was a completely insincere tone.

I really need to go home more often when I have time. Although we can video chat, it can never compare to having someone by my side.

"Mom, don't cook."

He hurriedly spoke up.

"I'll book a hotel room, and let's go out to eat as a family."

Upon hearing Qin Yi's words, Li Juan's voice was tinged with hesitation.

The elderly couple's combined income is only a little over ten thousand yuan.

Qin Wangwang is about to go to university, and tuition and living expenses need to be prepared in advance.

Then she thought that her eldest son was not young anymore, and she was afraid that she would have to pay a lot of dowry when he got married in a few years.

"Go to a restaurant? That would cost so much! One meal there would be enough for our family to eat four or five times."

Qin Yi replied, "It's just one meal, it won't cost much."

"Besides, I just got paid, can't I just give it to you as a token of my respect?"

Li Juan felt a little sorry for the money.

But after her son's repeated persuasion, her voice wasn't as irritable as before.

"Alright then, let's go to HSBC. The food there is good and the prices are cheap."

Hearing his mother on the phone constantly thinking about saving money, Qin Yi felt a pang of anxiety.

Now I can earn money on my own, and I can earn quite a lot.

Wangwang can afford her own university expenses, so she can't let her parents continue to live a frugal life.

"Mom, why go to HSBC? I'll send you the location later, and you and Dad can just take a taxi there."

"You two find a place to wait for me. I'll take Wangwang to your place, and then..."

Upon hearing that Qin Wangwang was also to be brought along, Li Juan quickly interrupted him.

"Why bother bringing the second child? She has an exam tomorrow. Let her study at home, and just pack some food for her to take home after she finishes eating."

Qin Yi scratched his head and couldn't help but speak.

"Mom, don't you know Wangwang's personality?"

"If we go out to eat and leave her in the house, she'll definitely start overthinking things if she finds out."

"Why don't we take her out for a meal too? It'll be a good way for her to relax."

"A good mood might make your mind sharper, and you might even get a few extra points on the exam."

Li Juan thought it made sense, but then she suddenly asked a strange question.

"You sent Wangwang to me? Why didn't you just take her there?"

Qin Yi said somewhat embarrassedly, "I... I brought someone with me, didn't I?"

Hearing that there were other people involved, Li Juan's eyes lit up.

"girlfriend?"

Qin Yi gave a soft "hmm".

"Yes, I'll introduce you to him then."

Li Juan smacked her lips, feeling a little regretful.

Actually, she quite liked Chen Qianyu, thinking that the girl was pretty and had an honest personality.

Moreover, the two have known each other since childhood and know each other inside and out, so it would be the best if they could be together.

She couldn't interfere in matters of the heart; it wasn't the old society anymore, and the old system of arranged marriages was long gone.

"Alright, alright, your dad and I will wait for you at the factory gate. Hurry up, Woof Woof has an exam tomorrow."

After hanging up the phone, Qin Yi thought of his family and felt a little regretful about buying the two-door sports car.

It looks good, and it's fun to drive.

But it's just not practical.

Thinking of this, he suddenly remembered that his parents both had driver's licenses, but they couldn't bear to spend money on gas and maintenance, so they took the bus to work every day.

I intended to transfer money directly from my card, but my finger stopped when I entered the PIN.

If you give them money directly, they will definitely save it.

They're willing to spend money on their children, but when it comes to themselves, they won't even buy a new piece of clothing.

"Let's just buy a car for Mom and Dad."

"They'll act first and report later; they have no choice but to open it."

"Tomorrow is the weekend, so I'll take my parents shopping. They've been wearing the same clothes for years; they should have replaced them a long time ago."

After closing the bank's app, Qin Yi opened his list of classmates.

I found the person who had been nicknamed "Fatty" in their contacts, and then sent them a red envelope.

"Fatty, prepare a private room for me. My parents and I are going to have dinner."

The biggest hotel chain in our hometown is owned by Fatty's family; he's a typical rich second-generation heir.

Because he was fat and his family was rich, he was bullied a lot during junior high school.

At that time, the fat man thought that Qin Yi was only standing up for him for money.

So one day after school, he secretly called Qin Yi out and stuffed several thousand yuan into his hand.

To his surprise, Qin Yi not only confiscated the money, but also pointed at him and started cursing.

The fat man never expected this outcome.

Is it really possible for someone to help you without being after money?

Later, their relationship grew closer, and even after they transferred to high schools in other cities, they never lost contact.

"Why are you paying for your meal here? It's on me."

"Don't worry, I'll definitely prepare a big feast for your aunt and uncle."

Seeing that he had returned the red envelope, Qin Yi quickly sent another one.

"It's too late to book a room, otherwise I wouldn't want to bother you."

"If you really want to treat me to a meal, I'll call you when I'm free, and I'll definitely treat you to a good meal."

After everything was arranged, they suddenly realized that Chen Qianyu had woken up at some point.

She didn't say anything, just pouted and stared intently.

"Are you going to have dinner with your uncle and aunt?"

Qin Yi nodded helplessly, which meant that tonight's date was completely ruined.

Chen Qianyu shifted her body and wrapped her arms tightly around his waist.

"Well, there's nothing I can do then. You go ahead, I'll wait for you at the hotel."

Qin Yi rubbed her head and said.

"What are you thinking? I told my mom I'm bringing my girlfriend over."

"I even said I'd introduce you to her properly, although I don't think it's necessary to introduce you much."

Upon hearing this, Chen Qianyu sat up abruptly.

First, she went to the bathroom to wash her face, and then she stood in front of the mirror and hurriedly touched up her makeup.

Unlike previous meetings for work, this time it was a real meeting with the parents.

"Oh dear, why didn't you say so sooner?"

"I should have known better than to wear this outfit."

"Look at me now, don't your aunt and uncle think it's too flashy?"