Father Xu paused slightly, "The distance is quite far, and can their family agree to it?"
Older generations still held on to their stereotypes.
The economic development in Huhai was indeed impressive, setting aside the issue of the rich leading the poor to wealth, the fact was that people there were becoming affluent.
Xenophobia was also not uncommon.
"Ah, I would have been worried before, but now our son can earn his own money, and a capable person won't be mistreated anywhere they go," Mother Xu said with a smile.
She continued, "And our son told me he has already met with their family, and they've treated him quite well."
Father Xu nodded, thought for a long while, then sighed softly, "Well, that's good. It's just that Ming Yue, that girl... I always hoped those two would get along well, but in the end..."
"There's nothing we can do about it, who can predict the matters of the young ones."
"However, I always feel like their relationship seems to be even better than before? It even feels like they're in love, just like before... more like dating," Father Xu clicked his tongue.
Mother Xu felt the same way. But since Musen and Ming Yue were childhood sweethearts, it was normal for them to act in a way that surpassed the usual.
They couldn't ask them directly.
"Who knows? I asked last night too, guess what your son said?"
"Your son said, no matter what the future holds, he will take good care of Ming Yue, because that's what he promised her."
Father Xu pondered for a moment, his mind automatically translating,
"No matter who I marry in the future, even if I eat from the bowl, I won't forget what's in the pot, I want it all..."
After pondering for a while, Father Xu looked at his wife, "Wife, our son's thinking is a bit dangerous, how did you teach him?"
Mother Xu was so amused she laughed, "Isn't he your son too? Why don't you educate him, no good in any man! Your son, your son!"
At this moment, Yao Mingyue had also changed her clothes, wearing the white down jacket she and Xu Musen had bought together.
She wore a white fluffy scarf and a cute fluffy princess hat as well.
She looked as adorable and playful as a snow elf.
It was quite different from her usual cool and mature style.
Today's Yao Mingyue was a bit too pink and cute.
Standing together, the two of them looked like they were wearing matching couple's outfits.
"Does this suit you?"
Yao Mingyue caught the surprise in his eyes, laughed, and twirled around.
Xu Musen looked away, but had to admit, Yao Mingyue did look very pretty today.
"Tch, men who say one thing and mean another, this beauty isn't going to be the death of you!"
Yao Mingyue walked up to him, skillfully tugged at the hem of his clothes, and gently shook it, "Brother Musen, where are you taking me?"
Her voice was sweet to the point of being excessive, and Xu Musen was momentarily uncomfortable, having adjusted to the cool and commanding Yao Mingyue he knew.
"You should go back to normal, I'm not used to this..."
Xu Musen felt goosebumps.
"But this is how I am after I've 'recovered'..."
However, Yao Mingyue was narrowing her eyes and smiling, those phoenix eyes lacking the usual nobility and sharpness, now beaming with a seldom-seen clear brilliance.
Xu Musen looked at her, and suddenly his heart skipped a beat.
This was her 'recovered' state...
Yes, wasn't this the way Yao Mingyue was six years ago?
Cute, lively, cheerful, spirited, slightly petulant, but still like a little shadow, she would follow Xu Musen around, tugging at his sleeve, sweetly calling him Brother Musen...
"Brother Musen, where are you going to play?"
"Brother Musen, take me with you, I'll go with you!"
"Xu Musen, if you don't take me, I'll get mad! The kind that you can't appease."
"Hehe, I knew Brother Musen was the best..."
The voices that once echoed in his heart now seemed to traverse space, swirling around in his mind.
Xu Musen lowered his head to look at her tugging at the hem of his clothes.
Xu Musen didn't know, but suddenly, it seemed... not that important anymore.
What was important was the two of them.
Just like when they were kids.
Xu Musen took a deep breath and smiled.
The winter day was bleak, and on the ground seemed to be left a trail of invisible footprints.
Big and small, each step landing right on top of the traces of their youthful memories.