CHAPTER 395: CHAPTER 394: A NORMAL DILEMMA (PART 1)

When Fang Shaohan arrived, it was already past nine. As soon as the car reached the entrance, everyone in the house knew because they were all sitting in the living room.

Li Xuemei and Gu Ruhai were a bit nervous and urged Gu Xiaoqing, "You should go greet him, it’s his first official visit, he might think we’re not taking it seriously."

Gu Xiaoqing chuckled, "Mom and Dad, why is this seen as not being serious? His car has already been heard at the gate, what more is needed to let him in? Besides, this is my respect for you."

The knock on the door echoed.

Gu Xiaojie opened the door. Normally, this guy was not so quick, but today he was eagerly waiting by the side.

This is mainly because Gu Xiaojie had a man’s admiration for the police.

Fang Shaohan walked in with a fruit basket in one hand and two large bags.

His usually stern face now carried a somewhat nervous smile.

Li Xuemei and Gu Ruhai stood up to greet Fang Shaohan, "Shaohan, you’re here, come, have a seat."

The two of them didn’t know what to do. Originally, they were like friends, but suddenly he turned into their daughter’s boyfriend, which left Gu Ruhai a bit at a loss.

Fang Shaohan politely bowed, "Uncle and Aunt, hello, I’m sorry for the sudden visit today, please don’t mind."

Liu Ming quickly rushed over to take the things from Fang Shaohan’s hands. After all, he’s his boss and is now going to become his brother-in-law, a truly peculiar relationship.

Gu Xiaoqing sat Fang Shaohan down in front of Li Xuemei and Gu Ruhai and introduced, "Mom, Dad, this is Fang Shaohan, an official introduction: this is my boyfriend. You actually already know each other, so there’s no need to be so formal. Everyone should relax a bit."

The most relaxed person was Gu Xiaoqing.

Li Xuemei poured Fang Shaohan a cup of water, placing it before him, "My child, what are you saying? You are a guest here, and we must treat you well."

"Auntie, please don’t be so formal. I specifically came to visit this time to clarify the matter between Xiaoqing and me, confirm our relationship, and also plan to introduce Xiaoqing to my family in a few days."

Fang Shaohan could not back down; this was something he had to do as a man.

Gu Ruhai cleared his throat, and Li Xuemei stopped talking; Gu Ruhai was the one in charge here.

"Shaohan, I was indeed surprised by this turn of events. I didn’t know when you two started. You’re usually so secretive that I never suspected anything. This is truly unexpected."

Gu Ruhai was somewhat displeased, recalling quickly moments when Fang Shaohan seemed to have ambiguous attitudes whenever he treated Gu Ruhai. Perhaps Fang Shaohan had already taken an interest in his daughter back then.

So, those feelings of rapport he used to feel were just methods to curry favor with his potential father-in-law.

He had always thought this kid was a straightforward, honest man, full of integrity and masculinity.

How was he to know that someone had intentions on his daughter all along?

Fang Shaohan, being a smart person, immediately sensed Gu Ruhai’s displeasure. If he were to be directly disqualified by Xiaoqing’s future father this way, it would be utterly unjust for him.

"Uncle and Aunt, this matter is like a blessing in disguise. Had it not been for the ups and downs I went through during my mission, I might not have been able to confirm my feelings for Xiaoqing. Perhaps this is what they mean by ’you won’t see true feelings without hardships.’

Fang Shaohan was very sincere, and his words were accurate. If not for the time when he thought he might spend his life in a wheelchair, not for Gu Xiaoqing’s encouragement and care, he might have become an irritable, self-conscious, angry person, wasting away in a wheelchair.

Whenever he thought of his past vitality, and then of his frantic self when he had no sensation in his legs, his feelings for Gu Xiaoqing deepened.

For nothing more, a girl who stands by him in adversity is a priceless treasure from the heavens to any man.

If he didn’t seize the opportunity now, either his mind or spirit was troubled!

Gu Ruhai, an honest man, also admired sincere kids.

Indeed, what Fang Shaohan said resonated and gained approval from Gu Ruhai. He remembered how his wife silently endured hardship after marrying him.

For most, it might have been frequent quarrels or even arguments.

Yet only Li Xuemei silently endured his vampire-like family, supporting him, caring for the children, and keeping the household afloat.

Thinking of how his wife, in her prime, endured struggles, had it not been for Xiaoqing’s determination and competence in revitalizing their family, he would live this life with no face to face his wife, daughter, and son in the afterlife.

Gu Ruhai had never thought much about love, and terms like ’Romantic’ never truly appeared in his mind.

But Fang Shaohan’s words made him recall his own wife.

"You, my boy, are much luckier than I am..."

Gu Ruhai sighed. Life was getting better and he was gaining more insight, occasionally uttering words with deeper meanings.

This was to say, first, Fang Shaohan being favored by his daughter was, in his eyes, a great fortune;

Secondly, it was about Fang Shaohan’s upbringing and well-formed character due to a good education, which certainly surpassed him, who was once an obedient son listening to his parents!

If Fang Shaohan were like him in the past, who knows how much suffering Gu Xiaoqing would endure. But because Fang Shaohan is Fang Shaohan, and Gu Xiaoqing is not Li Xuemei, the next generation would not repeat his old path.

Wasting his wife’s youthful years!

That’s the second blessing.

Fang Shaohan nodded, replying, "Yes, Uncle. So please rest assured, I will cherish Xiaoqing, treat her as my most precious, and care for her all my life."

Fang Shaohan naturally didn’t think much about it, only feeling that Gu Ruhai saying it was fortuitous for him to gain Xiaoqing’s favor.

Li Xuemei, listening to Fang Shaohan’s declaration-like words, felt joy in her heart for having found such a good man for her daughter.

"Come, let’s have some tea. You know, your uncle is just reluctant to part with his daughter, you mustn’t blame him!"

Li Xuemei gave her husband a sidelong glance, thinking where he had welcomed an honored guest so unprepared, starting with severe questioning?

While the men were talking, she took her daughter to boil water quickly, making good tea for Fang Shaohan.

At least, they should offer a drink, right?

Meanwhile, Li Xuemei quietly asked her daughter if she had really made up her mind.