A long while later.
Chen Si's heart pounded in his chest. His hands gripped the steering wheel tightly, as though he were preparing for a decisive battle.
Beside him, Mikasa sat straight-backed, her gaze resolute. As a former soldier of the Survey Corps, she was used to facing immense pressure and danger, but today she would face an entirely new challenge-meeting her future in-laws.
"Will they accept me?" An unusual trace of nervousness crept into Mikasa's voice, an emotion she had never shown when facing Titans.
"Don't worry. They will." Chen Si did his best to keep his voice steady, even as he struggled to calm his own turbulent feelings.
The car stopped in front of a modern villa. They got out, and Mikasa walked with steady steps, determination flashing in her eyes as though she were about to enter battle.
The door opened, and An Xia stood in the doorway. Her smile was warm, but her eyes revealed curiosity about her son's future partner. Chen Si introduced her nervously. "Mom, this is Mikasa."
Mikasa bowed slightly and said politely, "It's a pleasure to meet you, ma'am."
An Xia looked Mikasa up and down and smiled in satisfaction. She led them inside with a smile. The living room was spacious and bright, and Chen Tian Nian sat on the sofa. He lifted his gaze from his phone and looked at Mikasa.
"Dad, this is Mikasa," Chen Si said.
Mikasa bowed again. "Hello, sir."
Chen Tian Nian stood. He was tall and broad, but his manner was gentle and refined. "Hello, Mikasa. I hear you come from a very different country. Would you share some of your stories with us?"
Mikasa nodded. She knew the people of this world could not understand where she came from, but she tried to explain