Me: !!!!
Rong Bo.
There's a traitor in your family!
As shrewd as I am, I would never forget whose side I'm on just because my grandma is a loyal fan of my own!
With my back to everyone, I gave Grandma a signature look like Xingzai's. Grandma secretly gave me a firm squeeze of the hand in return, indicating that we're on the same team.
Hiss—
Does Grandma play with walnuts a lot on normal days?
She's got quite a strong grip.
Grandma pretended to look disdainful and let go of my hand, saying, "Well, she does look quite pleasing to the eye, but her personality..."
There was complete silence behind me.
Grandma: "Not well - behaved."
Me: ...
Unexpectedly, Rong Bo would speak up for me at this moment: "Grandma, don't scare her."
Grandma took on the pose of a domineering mother - in - law: "You've only known each other for how long, and you're already protecting her like this?"
Rong Bo remained silent.
Instead, Rong Bo's father smiled and tried to smooth things over: "These days, there are young people who get married just a week after they meet."
Grandma: "No hurry. Let the two kids get along for a while. Marriage is a major event and shouldn't be rushed."
Rong Bo's father: "Mom is right."
Then he looked at Rong Bo and me: "When do you two plan to get engaged?"
I was completely stunned.
Before the play even started, the director said it was a wrap?
Does your family skip dating and go straight to marriage?
I stared at Rong Bo with wide eyes, signaling: What the hell?
Rong Bo's father: "Rong Bo has always been very low - key. For all these years, he's always kept himself out of trouble. But this time, he openly announced your relationship without any hesitation. I think it means good things are coming. To protect the privacy of both families, we specially arranged this trip on the sea. We'll discuss the details of the wedding properly after the whole family gets to the private island..."
My completely out - of - the - loop parents: "???"
Rong Bo calmly explained to the elders: "Sorry, I was too hasty. She..."
Then he instantly shifted the blame onto me: "She may not have those feelings for me yet."
Me: !!!!
You brute!
Rong Bo's father was embarrassed: "Ah... It's okay, it's okay. We were just too hasty. Seeing how outstanding your precious daughter is, we're so eager to have her as our daughter - in - law soon... Hehe, feelings can be developed slowly. Rong Bo, you need to work harder and show your best."
The great demon king was so obedient that it was almost unbelievable: "Okay."
Me: ...
Rong Bo's mother frowned and rubbed her forehead: "..."
My parents were also stunned.
Maybe they couldn't understand why the great demon king took a fancy to me.
To be honest, I thought Rong Bo's move was too harsh.
Wasn't he just playing with his parents like they were a spicy hot - pot?
His father was so kind and amiable, and his mother had such high hopes.
Was he really going to deceive his parents like this just to avoid being forced into marriage?
No, a man with such a deep - seated mind must have some hidden motives.
Well, it was my turn to take the stage.
I gave a faint smile, showing an expression of three parts surprise, three parts self - blame, and four parts nonchalance, and said, "Sorry, Uncle, Auntie, Grandma. Although I do have a little crush on Rong Bo now, our relationship is definitely not at the stage of discussing marriage yet. Moreover, I don't plan to get married so soon. For now, I still want to focus all my energy on my work."
My father's wine glass tilted a bit.
My mother kicked me under the table.
Rong Bo remained expressionless as always, like a calm sea without a single wave.
He should be quite satisfied with my performance.
But the expressions on his parents' faces were a bit complicated.
Especially Rong Bo's mother, the cold and elegant noblewoman. Her words were quite sharp: "I know Miss Song is a famous beauty blogger. For the sake of her beauty career, she often shows up in public, and her exposure rate is no less than that of a first - tier celebrity. But considering Rong Bo's special status, I hope Miss Song can pay more attention to her words and deeds in the future. To put it more bluntly, even the scale of her dressing should be more conservative. If she becomes Mrs. Rong in the future, trying to reshape a dignified and elegant image will always seem a bit deliberate..."
The more I listened, the more grateful I felt.
Every word she said was well - measured and a reasonable suggestion.
Indeed, a woman who marries Rong Bo is destined to be restricted by all these rules and regulations in her married life.
But—
I don't have to be his wife!
Ah!
Great.
Thank goodness I'm not marrying him.
Suddenly, Rong Bo: "Mom. If you keep talking like this, she'll break up with me."
Me: !!!!
You Green Arrow guy! Pretending to be so aggrieved! Aren't you just being cheap!
Rong Bo's father quickly said: "Okay, okay. Let the two kids be alone for a while. Let's go fishing, shall we? Mom, let me help you..."
The three members of the Rong family walked out of the deck. Rong Bo and I sat on the sofa.
My parents, who had always been eager for me to get married soon, hesitated as soon as they stood up. Especially my mother, there was a trace of worry in her eyes, as if she was reluctant to let her daughter jump into the tiger's den.
But in the end, they couldn't resist the enthusiasm of Rong Bo's father. Especially when my father saw those million - level fishing rods, he rushed out immediately.
Me: ...
There were only the two of us left.
Rong Bo stopped pretending: "You did a good job today."
I felt a bit regretful: "Mr. Rong, you're being too much. You didn't say this at the beginning..."
Rong Bo: "What did I say?"
Me: ...
Fine.
You, this man of few words, said nothing.
It was all my own imagination.
It was me.
I thought things were too simple.
Rong Bo: "Don't worry. It's just an act. No one dares to make things difficult for you."
Me: "I just... feel a bit bad. Your parents are really nice."
Rong Bo: "Your parents are also very nice. I don't see you feeling bad about them."
Me: ...
He was right.
So... are we still allies?
It's just an act.
Rong Bo: "Grandma is your fan."
Me: !!!!
Damn it.
My identity was exposed in just a few minutes.
I pretended not to know: "... Really?"
Rong Bo: "She made things difficult for you for your own good. I hope you won't be angry with her."
Me: "So, does she suspect that you're acting?"
Rong Bo said in a deep voice: "Your task is to dispel her suspicion."
Me: !!!!
This is too difficult!
If it weren't for my quick wits.
If it were someone else, they would have spilled the beans right after the secret signal.
I sorted out my thoughts: "If I want Grandma to believe that you and I are really in love, what should I do?"
Rong Bo: "Keep being arrogant and crazy."
I really didn't understand his strategy: "I hope the master can enlighten me?"
Rong Bo: "Those who are favored are always fearless."
Me: ...
So I'm the only one who has to carry the show for the two of us, right? Hmm? You lazy bastard who just sits back and enjoys the benefits?
I was extremely angry. Remembering how he had tricked me, I said, "Mr. Rong, you shouldn't have been so high - profile about the hot search."
Rong Bo lazily lifted his eyelids and glanced at me: "Are you teaching me what to do?"
Me: "I wouldn't dare!"
Rong Bo snorted: "You've been the number one trending topic on the whole network these two days."
Me: ...
What? Should I thank you for that?
I instantly became submissive: "Thank you, big shot, for giving me the opportunity to ride on the wave of popularity."
Speaking of the big shot, I couldn't help but think of Zhang Cuihua, who had been blocked. I felt a bit heavy - hearted.
I said: "The person who uploaded your photo online, she begged me to spare her a way out..."
The big shot: "Are you being soft - hearted?"
I wasn't really trying to plead for anyone. I just didn't expect him to deal with someone I knew so harshly. "No!"
I was just a bit scared. What if one day I offended the big shot... Would he be as ruthless to me as he was to her?
Rong Bo's slender fingers held the crystal glass. The amber - colored liquid swayed slightly along the wall of the glass, as if with a single, casual word, he could decide the fate of the ants. "Since you've spoken up, I'll spare her."
Me: !!!!