Although neither of them had ever formally declared that they were in a relationship, nor had they exchanged any grand confessions of love, they both understood it as clearly as a mirror. The way they spent every day together, cared for each other, and treated one another had long been no different from a couple deeply in love.
After choosing gifts for the visit, Chi Tong naturally carried them and accompanied Shendai Liufei to the Shindai family home.
The moment they pushed open the door, they saw the Shindai couple already waiting in the living room.
It was obvious that they had long been looking forward to their daughter and Chi Tong's arrival, their faces filled with expectant smiles.
Shendai Liufei's parents showed tremendous enthusiasm toward Chi Tong's visit. Their words were full of welcome, without the slightest hint of reserve.
Mrs. Shindai immediately turned and headed into the kitchen, tying on an apron to cook personally. She intended to show off her skills and properly entertain the future son-in-law she had long accepted in her heart.
In the living room, Mr. Shindai sat with Chi Tong for a close conversation, discussing everything from the progress of the Autumn National Sports Festival to everyday trivialities. The atmosphere was relaxed and harmonious.
Shendai Liufei sat quietly beside them, occasionally adding a sentence or two to their conversation, her eyes full of gentle amusement.
The entire living room was warm and cozy, the homely atmosphere nearly overflowing.
Not only did Chi Tong not dislike such a warm scene, he felt comfortable from the bottom of his heart and even cherished this rare sense of ordinary domestic life.
He also knew that Shendai Liufei's parents were treating him so warmly and thoughtfully largely because of the Chitong family's status and background.
After all,