Chen Hua’s eyes widened in shock. He almost lost his grip on his phone from Cheng Yu’s sudden request. “Hah? Why do I have to?”
“Just do it!” Grasping Chen Hua arms, Cheng Yu stared deep into his eyes as he pleaded. His desperation reflected and magnified in Chen Hua’s eyes.
“I-I-I… I understand!” In times of need, us men have to stand together! It’s not like I’m scared of what you will do when you’re desperate or anything!
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Before long, Cheng Yu’s parents were already at his doorstep. The household maids graciously opened the door and escorted them in. “Xiao Yu! We’re here!”
Cheng Yu’s mother was a lively middle-aged lady who retained her youthful looks. She seemed extremely easy going and bounced around energetically despite her age.
Whereas Cheng Yu’s father was a daunting hulk of a man. He was so tall that he simply towered over Chen Hua, blotting the light out from his view.
Chen Hua couldn’t help but feel that Cheng Yu was a chip off the old block with the same height and extruded the same cold demeanour as his father.
When Cheng Yu’s mother spotted the girl on the wheelchair, she couldn’t help but run to her side and introduce herself. “You must be Xiao Yu’s girlfriend! I’m sure Xiao Yu must have told you about me! My name is Yuan Cao, but you can call me Mama Li!” She then turned to her husband and called for him, “Fu Siong ah! Come and meet Xiao Yu’s girlfriend! She’s so pretty!”
Chen Hua couldn’t help but cringe internally when he was called ‘Xiao Yu’s girlfriend’, and his face burned with embarrassment when he was openly complimented by someone who he had just met.
With each step taking massive strides to join his wife’s side, Cheng Yu’s father extended his hand for a handshake with Chen Hua and grunted. “Li Fu Siong.”
Chen Hua felt like he had shaken hands with the jaws of death. The man’s hand had completely enveloped his! Chen Hua couldn’t help but feel small. Not just in terms of body size but down there too… Thankfully my lil’ bro is no longer around! It’s just painful to imagine having to compare sizes...
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Being a lady in her mid-40s, aside from rumours and gossip, Mama Li definitely enjoyed poking into the love matters of youths! To her, it was extremely entertaining to watch youngster fluster about when it comes to matters about love. So she’d always stir the pot and sit back to watch the show.
With a mischievous smile on her face, she casually asked Chen Hua, “What do you like about Xiao Yu?” A fair question for a mother to ask his son's girlfriend. But behind it lay a devious trap made to ensnare those in love! It would mess with their minds to the point that they'd struggle to give a proper answer!
When Mama Li dropped that bomb, all of the alarms in Chen Hua’s head went off. I like his money! Can I say that? I can’t say that! How about his looks? I like how handsome he is! Wait no! That will make me a shallow person!
Desperately in need of help, Chen Hua's eyes naturally went to Cheng Yu. But Cheng Yu simply averted his gaze!
This bastard! Making me pretend to be his girlfriend and then not helping me! Time’s running out! What should I say to dodge this bullet? ...I got it!
Thinking back to when Cheng Yu had forcefully pulled him away at YueDan Entertainment’s office, Chen Hua desperately blurted out, “I like how he treats me gently, although he’s a bit rough at times!”
Cheng Yu nearly jumped out of his skin at Chen Hua’s response. His eyes widened in shock as he stared at Chen Hua. Wasn’t that too inappropriate to say to a boyfriend’s parents?
Mama Li was also taken aback by Chen Hua’s bold response. But she soon recovered her composure. She couldn’t help but gleefully smile. It seems that the rice had already been cooked! This son of hers was so dependable! He even did it when the girl wasn’t in her best condition!
Stepping between Chen Hua and Mama Li, Cheng Yu tried to explain that it was all a misunderstanding. But before he could say anything, his father stood up and patted his shoulder. “Although I understand that youngsters these days are impatient. I raised you to be a responsible adult. Things like that should wait till after marriage.”
The couple looked at each other and nodded their heads in mutual understanding. It seems that their son was deeply in love with the women before them! If that's the case, then there's nothing more to say! They then proceeded to take up occupancy in Cheng Yu’s room. As it was the only room with a bed large enough for the two of them.
Cheng Yu simply stood in place dumbfounded, with his mouth gaping open. It seems like he had missed his chance to explain himself!
With the two of them alone, Chen Hua couldn’t help but worry if his performance was satisfactory in Cheng Yu’s eyes. Tugging on Cheng Yu’s shirt, he asked in a hushed tone. “How is it? Did I do okay in pretending to be your girlfriend?”
Simply wanting to bang his head against a wall to forget it all, Cheng Yu forcefully let out through clenched teeth, “Oh you did more than okay! You’re good enough to pretend to be my wife!”
Oblivious to the sarcasm in Cheng Yu’s words, Chen Hua took the praise to heart. “Really? I guess I’ll become an amazing actor in the future then!”
Seeing the girl so happily smiling in her own little world, Cheng Yu did not want to ruin the moment for her. With a sigh of resignation, he could only wonder what would happen in the future as his parents continued to stay around.