Surrounded by a large group of onlookers, Bao Bao joked, "Well, is this meeting the parents?"
Rong Bo said to Bao Bao, "Thank you for the welcome dinner the night before last."
Bao Bao replied, "It's my pleasure. I got so drunk that night and vomited all over your bed. I was so embarrassed!"
Rong Bo said, "Your sister - in - law wants to say a few words to you."
Me: ……
Damn it.
This is so embarrassing.
It's like public humiliation!
I mechanically raised my hand towards the screen and said, "Hello, Bao Bao."
Bao Bao: "Hello, sister - in - law."
Then he dropped a bombshell that sent me to hell: "It's okay, sister - in - law. It's not the first time I've been greeted by my brother's wife."
Me: "……"
After chatting with Rong Bo for a few more minutes, we hung up.
Rong Bo seemed to suddenly realize something. His once dull eyes lit up like a lamp being suddenly ignited. He looked at me and asked, "So... you wanted to file for divorce because of this?"
Me: "……"
I was so embarrassed that I felt like I had nowhere to hide.
My mom showed a disdainful expression as if to say "I told you so" and said to grandma, "It's all my fault for failing to educate my daughter well. She can't stay calm over such a small thing and has disturbed you, old lady."
Grandma changed her expression faster than turning a page in a book. She immediately put on a smiling face and said, "Great! It was just a misunderstanding!"
Me: "……"
My dad also scolded me, "You should have at least understood the situation first. Even if you went up and slapped them both, it wouldn't have come to this. What's the use of sulking alone?"
I wasn't angry.
I was planning a big move.
It just didn't come in handy.
Grandma took the initiative to take the blame, "It's all my fault. I raised Rong Bo myself. He's as taciturn as my daughter. My son - in - law is just like Xingzai. They basically rely on guesswork in their communication as a couple. But after getting along for so many years, they've managed to get along pretty well because of their tacit understanding. But this newly - wed couple still has a long way to go! So, Rong Bo, don't be so sparing with your words in the future. It's better to have a few more arguments with your wife than to sign for divorce at the slightest disagreement."
Rong Bo: "Yes, grandma."
Grandma smiled like the Buddha Maitreya and said to me, "Xingzai, remember to withdraw your divorce application."
Me: "Okay!"
After hearing this "okay", Rong Bo's expression brightened up. He looked at me with shining eyes.
I felt so embarrassed that I said, "Sorry, hubby. I should have asked for clarification first..."
My mom: "Such a small thing has caused such a ruckus."
My dad: "There will surely be more things like this in the future. Everyone should just get used to it and ignore her."
Me: "……"
My mom: "Yeah, if she was really determined, she would have just left. Why make such a fuss? She must be reluctant in her heart!"
My mother - in - law suddenly said to me, "Daughter - in - law, if such a situation really happens, you don't have to be reluctant."
Rong Bo said helplessly, "Mom, you know it's a misunderstanding."
My father - in - law: "Your mom is giving you a wake - up call. If you're unfaithful to your wife in the future, this is what will happen to you!"
Rong Bo: "……"
Watching my in - laws scold Rong Bo for the non - existent and fabricated charges on my behalf, I felt even more ashamed. "Mom, Dad, Rong Bo won't do that!"
I bit my lip and said shyly, "He's my loyal fan..."
Grandma: "Don't fans often switch their favorites? The idols are changing so fast these days!"
Rong Bo: "I'll be her loyal fan for my whole life."
My dad: "Eww~"
My mom: "Although Rong Bo's deep affection is touching, Xingzai is so heartless. As soon as the one - month deadline was up, she was ready to leave..."
I got anxious. "It was just a misunderstanding!"
I took a look at Rong Bo. Oh no.
It seemed that my mom's words had hit him hard. He didn't look well.
I explained, "Just a few months ago, I was still firmly convinced that I was a marriage - refuser. Since I got married to Rong Bo, I've found that marriage might not be as bad as I thought. He changed my mind. For the first time, I wanted to try to manage this marriage whole - heartedly, with the thought of seeing how far we could go. I just didn't expect to be proven wrong so soon..."
Grandma said, "Xingzai, this isn't being proven wrong. On the contrary, this is the first lesson marriage is teaching you two!"
Me: "What?"
Grandma smiled and said, "Trust."
My mom agreed, "Yes, trust is the most important thing between a couple."
Me: "That's because my dad is ugly and you hold the financial power in the family!"
My dad said slyly, "This won't do, wife. We need to find something like the Five - Finger Mountain to subdue this little demon monkey."
Me: "……"
My mom: "Since everyone is here, you two should make a new agreement."
Me: "What?"
My mom: "Didn't you two secretly get into a contractual marriage and make a confidentiality agreement behind our backs? You've deceived our feelings and seriously damaged our trust in you! It really breaks our hearts!"
After saying that, my in - laws and grandma all looked indignant.
Me and Rong Bo: "……"
We lowered our heads as if admitting our mistakes.
Me: "Okay, I'll change the one - month term to a lifetime."
My mom: "Write it down!"
I obediently lay on the table and wrote the new [Agreement for the Sustainable Development of an Affectionate Couple]: "I, Song Wenxing, promise to abide by the marriage principles of mutual respect, love, transparency, rational communication, unity, and sharing of honor and disgrace with Rong Bo, and stay together for a lifetime. Unless it involves matters of principle, I shall not propose divorce without permission; if I initiate the divorce myself, it shall be regarded as nonsense."
My dad: "Cross out the last sentence!"
After I finished writing, my mom asked Rong Bo, "Son - in - law, are you satisfied with this?"
Rong Bo said shyly, "Yes."
My mom handed him the pen and said, "Then sign it."
Rong Bo wrote on the paper, "I'm willing to accept this agreement and protect Xingzai for a lifetime."
My mom and dad were so touched. "Oh!"
Grandma: "On such a joyous occasion, it's the perfect time to add more happiness. I have some good news to tell everyone!"
Me: "!!!"
Please don't say it's about the pregnancy.
Moreover, what do you mean by "good news"?
Just an hour ago, you were so heartless and said: Abort it!
Before I could stop her, grandma blurted it out impatiently, "Everyone here is going to be promoted. Rong Bo, you're going to be a father!"
Everyone: "……"
After a moment of silence.
The whole room exploded.
My mom: "Aaaaaah, what's going on, Song Wenxing? Didn't I give you that thing? Why didn't you use it?"
My dad: "Great! I'm going to be a grandfather!"
My father - in - law: "In - laws! This is really wonderful news!"
My mother - in - law: "Oh, am I going to be a grandma at such a young age?"
Grandma: "I'm going to be a great - grandmother!"
Rong Bo: …… Petrified.
Amid the noisy and excited chatter.
I nudged Rong Bo. "Hey, what's wrong with you?"
He slowly rolled his eyes and looked at me.
His eyes slowly widened, and some full emotions welled up from the bottom of his eyes.
Then his cheeks twitched.
It pulled at the corner of his mouth.
The corner of his mouth curved up into a happy arc.
The uncontrollable smile broke through his tightly - closed thin lips.
His neat and white teeth were revealed.
Two sweet little dimples appeared on both sides of his mouth.
Maybe he was used to looking cold and expressionless.
When he smiled, it was like the sky had brightened up.
It was so bright and passionate that it almost blinded me.
He looked so good when he smiled...
Suddenly.
I fell into his arms.
Rong Bo knelt on one knee and hugged me who was sitting on the sofa. His voice was full of concern. "Why didn't you tell me?"
Me: "Well... I was busy trying to divorce you?"