Three people had ended up standing by the car at some point, and were now quietly watching their precious elder son.
Xu Musen's hand was still pinching Yao Mingyue's little foot, and at this moment, Yao Mingyue's ticklish tears were about to burst out.
One being aggressively naughty, the other with tearful eyes of grievance, it looked as if Xu Musen couldn't contain his animal instincts inside the car.
It was then that Xu Musen suddenly remembered Yao Mingyue's forceful tone just a moment ago…
Xu Musen knew this "Sickly Cutie" was full of craftiness!
Xu Musen quickly let go of her foot and stepped out of the car.
Looking at the silent and speechless parents, he braced himself and forced a smile, "Dad, Mom, Aunt Liu... why didn't you tell me earlier that you were coming out of the airport so I could pick you up?"
Father Xu and Mother Xu were momentarily speechless, staring at this damned son of theirs.
This visit was not only to celebrate their son's birthday, but more importantly, to meet An Nuannuan, their future daughter-in-law.
Instead of seeing their daughter-in-law, they ended up catching a glimpse of their son's seemingly cheating behavior.
Though they were childhood sweethearts, at their age, such intimacy in pinching feet, which clearly wasn't innocent, was absolutely indefensible.
But since Liu was nearby as well, they didn't know what to say at the moment, so it was best to play dumb for the time being.
"We didn't have much luggage, so we came straight here. Come on, everyone get in the car, today Musen is our birthday boy."
Liu was the first to speak, acting as if she hadn't seen anything, as always enthusiastic, she patted Xu Musen on the shoulder.
"This little rascal..."
Mother Xu murmured to herself, and while getting in the car, she glared at Xu Musen, "Are you not going to hurry up and load the luggage?"
Xu Musen: Totally honest, please spare me.
Hurried off to load the luggage.
At this point, Yao Mingyue also got out of the car, her cheeks still tinged with a touch of shy redness: "Uncle Xu, Auntie Jie."
"Ming Yue, it's been a long time, I see you've grown even more beautiful."
Mother Xu looked at Yao Mingyue, and somehow, she felt a bit of regret. Watching the girl she had seen grow up, she would truly miss her if she couldn't anymore.
"Auntie looks even younger too."
Yao Mingyue sweet-talked, as if she herself was here to meet her parents-in-law.
As Xu Musen placed the luggage in the trunk, he looked up and met Yao Mingyue's eyes; he glared at her.
Yao Mingyue's eyes flickered with a mischievous gleam. She turned her head to look at Mother Xu, and resumed a shy girl's demeanor: "Auntie, I accidentally bumped my foot just now, and Musen was just helping me rub it, it was my choice, he didn't force me, not at all, even though he's a big boss now, he's really nice to me, never putting on airs, never bullying me..."
Yao Mingyue spoke, but her cheeks buried even lower, wide-eyed, and she unknowingly wiped the corner of her eye.
You might as well not have explained!
Especially that last part, what's with this tone of grievance and complaint?
"Alright, alright, Auntie understands."
Mother Xu spoke tenderly as she patted Yao Mingyue on the head, then turned to Xu Musen with a meaningful tone, "Don't worry, Auntie definitely won't scold him!"
Xu Musen sighed; forget it, tired, let it be.
Liu watched the drama unfold from the sidelines, observing her daughter's crafty performance.
She nodded inwardly without stopping, "My silly daughter, you've finally learned that the best strategy comes from capturing the heart."
Poor little Musen, isn't he easy to conquer now?
Her mouth slowly curved into a grin, mimicking the darker version of Yao Mingyue.
Even their inner monologues strikingly matched.
"The man Mommy sets her eyes on can never escape.~"