Dad's Ex-Girlfriend?

"Hello, Jiu Jiu often tells me that you take good care of her and help her in various ways in her work and life. As her mother, I am truly grateful to you."

Mother Xie greeted Tang Yu and her mother with a smile.

She was still wearing a very figure-hugging cheongsam today.

Sitting there, she exuded an air of dignified elegance, befitting a noblewoman.

Her gentle smile made her approachable, and her sweet voice was so soothing and comforting.

Tang Yu's gaze involuntarily swept over her, and she thought that the aunt's figure was really good.

Why didn't the team leader inherit this physique?

Of course, Tang Yu didn't mind; a loli with small breasts has its own unique charm.

"It's a rare treat for you to come all this way, so please make yourselves at home. This is the first time our Jiu Jiu has ever brought friends home, so please don't stand on ceremony."

Even Xie's father, who had a cold demeanor and an aura of domineering CEO, revealed a genuine smile.

He even came over to shake hands with Tang Yu and the other person.

"Little Tang Xiao Jiang, what do you like to eat? Grandma will cook for you herself later."

After the old lady finished speaking, she gestured for Tang Yu and the other woman to sit down next to her.

His eyes were scanning Tang Yu intently, and he was satisfied with her appearance no matter how he looked at her.

Putting aside everything else, this young man is indeed handsome, much better looking than my old man was when he was young.

My granddaughter has good taste; she's definitely better than me.

"I'm very casual about what I eat."

Tang Zhuo sat down next to the old lady and started exchanging pleasantries with her.

The old man is getting on in years and loves it when children come to visit him.

It's not about the gift; I just like having someone with me.

Jiang Caixia sat quietly to the side, looking at Tang Yu and Xie Jiujiu with some envy.

I wish my personality was like theirs, so I wouldn't get so nervous just greeting a stranger.

The group sat on the sofa and chatted for about half an hour before the old lady finally spoke with a smile.

"Jiu Jiu, it's rare for your two good friends to come all this way. Why don't you take them to our house for a look around? It's no fun just sitting here chatting with us elders."

"No way, I love talking to Grandma."

Xie Jiujiu gave her grandmother a big kiss on the cheek, then grabbed Tang Yu's arm and ran outside.

"Elbow, let's go fishing! My family built a fishpond especially for me, and the fish there are really easy to catch."

After the three left, Xie's father leaned back on the sofa and rubbed his forehead, looking like he had a headache.

Mother Xie picked up her tea and began to drink, without rushing to speak.

"What's wrong? Why aren't you saying anything? Are you not satisfied with that boy? I think he's quite nice. His family may not be as well-off as ours, but he seems to have a good presence."

Seeing that his son and daughter-in-law remained silent.

The old lady spoke first.

After chatting with Tang Yu for a while, she realized she really liked this Yingjun man.

The young masters from those prominent families in Mingzhu were far inferior to him in terms of speech and manners. In fact, he seemed more like a young master from a top-tier wealthy family.

"His demeanor and speech are good, and he's good-looking too. I don't particularly care about these qualities."

Mr. Xie glanced at his mother, hesitated for two seconds, and then continued.

"But I don't think this guy is a good match for Jiu Jiu."

Why?

The old lady was a little unhappy. If the conditions were acceptable, why couldn't it be a good match?

It's rare that Jiu Jiu, this girl, has just begun to experience love and has met such a suitable boy.

"He also has a very close relationship with that girl Xiao Jiang."

Mr. Xie gave a wry smile and said, "That girl has a rather peculiar personality and isn't good at expressing herself, yet he was able to guess what she meant immediately. This kind of unspoken understanding is something ordinary friends can't have."

"Indeed, neither of us has any."

Xie's mother couldn't help but make a teasing remark from the side.

Mr. Xie said helplessly, "Anyway, I don't think it's appropriate. The boy's relationship with that girl is too ambiguous. Jiu Jiu is also a silly child, she has no sense of caution at all. I think the three of them together look like a small family."

"Well... that's true to some extent."

The old lady had been through it all, and after hearing this, she suddenly felt a little unsure of herself.

The whole family doted on their granddaughter.

Of course, I hope she can find complete happiness.

"Let's talk about it later. It's not settled yet. Girls need to experience relationship failures to grow."

Xie's mother ended the conversation with a single sentence.

After Tang Yu and Jiang Caixia toured Xie Jiujiu's estate, she dragged them to go fishing in a small pond.

That little pond was tailor-made for her; with the density of fish in it, even the worst angler would never come back empty-handed.

After playing for about an hour, she pulled Tang Yu and the other person back to have dinner.

That evening, the Xie Family prepared a large feast to entertain Tang Yu and her companion, featuring dishes from various cuisines.

After they sat down at the dinner table, Mr. and Mrs. Xie greeted them warmly.

However, Tang Yu clearly sensed a subtle shift in their attitude towards her.

As for why this change occurred, Tang Yu knew perfectly well.

Those of them who had been through it all saw the three of them walking together like a Lucky Three Treasures.

It would be strange if no one could guess the question.

Consider it a preventative measure.

Tang Yu gave a bitter smile to herself, deciding to let things take their course; ultimately, it was up to her to decide.

"Xiao Tang, try this lotus-scented eight-treasure duck, it's our chef's specialty."

Just as Xie's mother was about to offer Tang Yu some food, her gaze suddenly fell on Tang Yu's hands.

"What's wrong, Auntie?"

He noticed that Xie's mother was staring intently at him.

Tang Yu asked with a smile.

"Did your chopsticks grip style come from an elder? It's a bit like a friend of mine."

Mother Xie asked with a smile.

"My dad taught me. He's a bit of a perfectionist; he always has to hold the chopsticks precisely in the same spot. I learned that habit from him."

Tang Yu subconsciously adjusted her chopsticks grip as she spoke.

The Tang Family is extremely particular about table manners and has high expectations of him in all aspects.

"That's good. Jiu Jiu, you should learn from that. You're such a grown-up, yet you still use a spoon to eat all the time."

Mother Xie smiled.

"Getting shot even while lying down? Eating with a spoon is perfectly fine."

Xie Jiujiu grinned, not caring about any of that; eating should be about having fun.

During the next meal, Xie's mother was noticeably distracted and didn't say much.

After finishing her meal, she couldn't help but pat Tang Yu on the shoulder.

"Xiao Tang, would it be convenient for you to come over and chat with me for a few minutes? I have something I'd like to ask you."

"Okay, Auntie."

As soon as Xie's mother approached, Tang Yu could smell a faint, refreshing fragrance. She smiled and followed her out of the hall.

After the two walked to a garden on the side, Xie's mother stopped and looked at Tang Yu, asking in a low voice.

"Xiao Tang, you're from Suhang, right?"

"Yes."

Tang Yu remained calm; his current identity was indeed that of Suhang native.

"I've seen your photos. You look a lot like Gang Cheng when he was young. Your demeanor is also unlike that of an ordinary researcher. You probably learned how to hold chopsticks from him too. Why are you dressed like this?"

When Xie's mother spoke, Tang Yu was almost completely bewildered.

How did this aunt know about Dad???

And they even recognized themselves through this kind of thing???

After seeing Tang Yu's shocked expression.

Xie's mother said quietly, "Didn't your father ever mention that he had an ex-girlfriend?"

"Without..."

Tang Yu looked embarrassed; her father never told her about his romantic history.

However, if it's an ex-girlfriend, then it becomes clear.

Women often say, "I'd recognize you even if you turned to ashes."

If you've truly loved someone.

She really does remember these details about you.