After hearing Qiao Jingjing say something so spineless, Mother Qiao shook her head in exasperation and grabbed her daughter, pulling her into the kitchen and leaving Qiao's Dad alone with Wang Yue.
Once the two women had left, Qiao's Dad cleared his throat and said to Wang Yue, "Little Yue, I heard on the news that you just turned twenty. At your age, one girlfriend apparently isn't enough, and now you want to be with Jingjing too. Tell me, how many more are you planning to have?"
Wang Yue had never expected his future father-in-law to start off with a question like that. He was so embarrassed he wanted to scratch his head, but forced himself to hold back and quickly promised in a solemn voice, "Uncle, I promise there won't be anyone else. You might not believe me, but Jingjing and I may really have a special connection."
Seeing Wang Yue say that, Qiao's Dad sat back down and said with displeasure, "Don't try to fool me the way you fool Jingjing. Come on, tell me what kind of connection made you want to have it both ways."
Wang Yue gave another awkward smile, then forced out an explanation. "Uncle, you might know that my company is called Tongquetai. Back then, I only had Yingzi as a girlfriend, and I don't know what got into me when I came up with that name. Wouldn't you say that's fate?"
Qiao's Dad glared at Wang Yue and scolded him angrily. "Don't think I wouldn't dare hit you just because you're a space hero. You think you can fob me off with that?"
Seeing that Qiao's Dad wasn't particularly angry, Wang Yue quickly softened his tone and said earnestly, "Uncle, I've already had President Li acquire some shares in Jingjing's company as