CHAPTER 321: CHAPTER 321: WHO IS YANG MANQI?

He Qi’an: "That works. I was thinking of having them deliver the clothes to the hotel later for Uncle and Auntie to try on."

"Originally, I wanted to bring you here to pick them out personally, but as soon as you arrived in Beijing, you were called away. Uncle and Auntie were having such a good time, so I decided to choose myself..."

Listening to He Qi’an’s explanation, Lin Xiaoyan felt warm inside, "Thank you."

Hearing Lin Xiaoyan say thank you, He Qi’an pinched her nose in mock anger, "Don’t say thank you to me, this is what I should do."

"Come on, see if you like any of these?" He Qi’an pulled Lin Xiaoyan up, letting her choose the dress she liked.

Lin Xiaoyan looked around; every set was beautiful, and she didn’t know which one to choose.

The staff nearby noticed Lin Xiaoyan’s indecision and approached, kindly saying, "Ma’am, you could try this one. Your skin is fair, and you have a good figure..."

Lin Xiaoyan looked at the dress in the staff’s hand, a low-cut and backless design that she plainly stated she didn’t like.

"I want something elegant and modest. There will be elders at the engagement. It shouldn’t be too revealing."

The staff quickly apologized and after looking around, picked out an off-white dress.

"Try this one."

Lin Xiaoyan took a glance, accepted it, and went to the fitting room to change.

Throughout the afternoon, Lin Xiaoyan tried on many outfits, and after deciding on a dress, a makeup artist came to give her a trial.

"I’m so tired!"

Returning to the hotel, Lin Xiaoyan didn’t want to move.

Time flew by, and these past few days, Lin Fu and Lin Mu had a great time in Beijing.

They also took many photos, of course, not forgetting the main purpose of this visit.

Their daughter’s engagement!

"Check if I have anything on my teeth?"

"Did I shave clean? Is the hair at the back sticking up?"

"Lin Hao, what’s with your hair, hurry and wash and blow dry it again! It’s hideous!"

"Oh dear, why does this outfit feel so awkward today..."

Early in the morning, Lin Fu and Lin Mu couldn’t sleep and got up to prepare themselves.

Wearing the clothes prepared by their future son-in-law.

They checked themselves from head to toe again and again, afraid of missing any flaws that might embarrass their daughter.

He Family

He’s mother sat there unwillingly; she originally did not want to attend her son’s engagement, as she disapproved of this daughter-in-law.

But her father-in-law had spoken, clearly asking her to attend today, otherwise...

Over the years, her father-in-law had never spoken so sternly to her, and now he scolded her for a country girl!

The more she thought about it, the angrier she got. She just couldn’t understand, not to mention the girls from the compounds, even the girls from her troupe, all beautifully looking with excellent family backgrounds.

Yet both of her sons weren’t interested and instead liked ordinary girls!

She just couldn’t get it!

Why!

Are their eyes blind!

What good is there in marrying an ordinary girl!

No help in family, no help in work, and what if the children they have look ugly after taking after the mother?

Mr. He was called into the study by his father early in the morning.

After Mr. He finished arranging matters with him, they came out of the study only to see an angry-looking He’s mother.

Upon seeing her husband and father-in-law come out, He’s mother immediately suppressed her anger and avoided looking at them.

Mr. He and his father both turned cold-faced at this sight.

"Ring...Ring..."

The living room phone rang.

He’s mother, being the closest, picked up the phone.

"Special Investigation Bureau?!"

He’s mother looked at her father-in-law and husband in surprise.

"Oh... alright... thank you..."

After hanging up the phone, He’s mother looked bewildered, "People from the Special Investigation Bureau... called to congratulate Xiao Lin on her engagement?"

"Who is Xiao Lin?" asked He’s mother.

Mr. He chuckled angrily hearing He’s mother’s words.

"It’s your son’s engagement today, and you still don’t know who Xiao Lin is!"

Mr. He did not pay attention to this ridiculous daughter-in-law and looked at his father, "I didn’t expect the Special Investigation Bureau to specifically call."

Mr. He’s father thought for a moment, nodding, "It should be. Another possibility is they wanted to strengthen Xiao Lin’s backing!

They’re afraid we would look down on Xiao Lin, so they specifically called."

He’s mother listened to her father-in-law’s words, utterly confused.

"Dad, what is Xiao Lin’s relationship with the Special Investigation Bureau? Why are they calling?"

Mr. He’s father glanced at his daughter-in-law, reluctant to answer, but thinking of today’s engagement, "Xiao Lin is a superpower user and works at the Special Investigation Bureau."

He’s mother: ???!!!

"Not... not an ordinary girl? How is she a superpower user!!!" He’s mother asked in disbelief.

Mr. He looked at his wife, warning, "You’re not to tell anyone about Xiao Lin!

And, today you’re not to pull a long face!"

He’s mother was still in shock, never could she have imagined, her daughter-in-law turned out to be a... superpower user!

Yang Family

"Mom, how do I look in this? Pretty?" Yang Manqi wore a red dress and asked her mother.

Yang’s mother, also Mr. He’s daughter He Lan, looked at her daughter calmly.

Under her mother’s gaze, Yang Manqi felt uneasy and pouted, going upstairs to change.

Mumbling to herself, "It’s not my fault, I’m just so pretty, no matter what I wear, I’m more beautiful than that woman, sigh~"

Passing by her, Yang Ming heard his sister’s muttering and couldn’t help but let out a laugh.

"You’re so self-absorbed, thinking you’re pretty?"

Hearing her brother, Yang Manqi blushed and quickly ran back to her room.

Yang Ming shook his head with a smile, then saw his mother sitting alone in the living room, with no sign of his father.

His gaze cooled.

"Mom."

He Lan saw her son coming downstairs and nodded, her expression still cold.

"Where’s your big brother?"

Yang Ming paused, "I don’t know."

He Lan kept a stern face, anyone could tell she was angry.

Today her nephew from her family was getting engaged, and now her husband and eldest son were nowhere to be seen!

At this moment, He Qi’an had already picked up Lin Xiaoyan’s family.

When he saw Lin Xiaoyan, his eyes were full of amazement.

"You look so beautiful today!"

He Qi’an looked at Lin Xiaoyan tenderly.

Lin Xiaoyan was shy under He Qi’an’s gaze, feeling both nervous and happy.

"What should I do? I’m a bit nervous!" Lin Xiaoyan said, holding He Qi’an’s hand.

He Qi’an held her hand tightly, whispering, "Don’t be afraid, I’m here for everything."

Lin Xiaoyan looked at He Qi’an, "Who all are coming today?"

He Qi’an thought for a moment, "My aunt’s family should come, and also my sister and brother-in-law."

"Is your aunt’s family Yang Ming’s family?"

"Yes."

"Then... Who is Yang Manqi?"

Lin Xiaoyan recalled the words of a girl she heard during a mission before, and she had forgotten to ask He Qi’an before.