Proud senior schoolgirl was tender and sweet, we fell in love

Xie Xiao was nervous at the beginning, and he remained nervous after entering the study.

He had thought for several days before deciding to bring this folder with him today.

In the end, he decided to bring it, not because he wanted their praise or anything like that.

Xie Xiao just felt that he needed to let Luo Yanran's parents know that he wasn't without a plan.

Although he was still in school, he also strived to do more, all for the sake of making Luo Yanran's future comfortable.

He didn't want Luo Yanran to have to downgrade her lifestyle to be with him or to settle for less.

Xie Xiao was trying hard to provide for her what her parents could provide and even more.

Of course, it would definitely be difficult at the beginning, but that was the direction he was working towards.

Xie Xiao sat on the couch, while Luo Ming sat opposite, looking through the folder.

He noticed that Luo Ming and Luo Yanran actually had a lot in common; they both read quickly and with focus.

Xie Xiao didn't speak, just sat quietly waiting.

Perhaps ten minutes or even longer had passed, anyway, Xie Xiao was beginning to feel somewhat restless.

Luo Ming broke the silence, "Have you and your roommate already started on this?"

Xie Xiao made a sound of affirmation, "Yes, we have already started signing streamers."

Luo Ming seemed somewhat surprised, "Then do you lack investment?"

It was clear that he was quite interested in this, his gaze at Xie Xiao softened a lot since the beginning, "What you're doing is good, I would have been very interested in investing if I saw it myself. I've also been following the live streaming industry for the past two years. Although it has just begun to take off, the prospects should be huge, but I have not found a suitable entry point before. Your project is not bad."

His words conveyed appreciation.

Xie Xiao's heart began to settle, "Actually, I started out streaming for fun with a friend back when I was in my senior year of high school..."

The two talked in the study for over an hour.

Partway through, Luo Yanran came in under the pretense of bringing fruit, and seeing her father getting along seemingly well with her boyfriend, she slowly exited again.

After the conversation concluded, the smile on Luo Ming's face became much more genuine, "You have quite the business acumen, I remember you studying finance, right?"

"Yes, I'm studying finance," Xie Xiao nodded with a smile.

Luo Ming seemed curious, "I thought your family was of scholarly heritage. How did you come to study finance?"

"What about finance?" Xie Xiao's tone was matter-of-fact, "I want to make money, to give my family a better life. And I want Ranran to not have to worry about money when she's with me. You and Auntie have provided her with a good life and education, and I don't want her to have a lesser life by being with me."

He spoke these words while looking Luo Ming straight in the eye.

The smile remained on Luo Ming's face, his eyes turning a bit more profound, locking eyes with Xie Xiao for a while before nodding.

"It's a good thought. Keep working hard. You're still too young now, and talking too much about it is pointless, but having a goal is remarkable. You're more capable than I was at your age; I didn't have the awareness you do."

Xie Xiao knew that at least he had passed this first hurdle, and he could continue dating Luo Yanran.

He let out a sigh of relief, "Uncle, don't be so modest, I've heard from Ranran before..."

At lunchtime, a chef really did come to the house to cook, and the atmosphere at the dining table was also very good.

Luo Yanran felt a slight sense of relief in her heart when she saw her father talking naturally with Xie Xiao.

She had lied to her mother earlier; how could she not be worried,

Although she knew her father definitely wouldn't make things difficult for Xie Xiao, she was still worried they wouldn't like him.

But now it seemed that they probably did, right?

At least they didn't dislike him.

It was already past one o'clock after they had finished eating.

The four of them sat together and chatted for a while.

Luo Yan's mother had only rushed back that morning and was already somewhat tired.

Xie Xiao naturally noticed and stood up to appropriately suggest it was time to leave.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Luo Ming, feeling sorry for his wife, didn't bother with formalities, "Luoluo, see Xie Xiao out."

After watching the elders go upstairs, Luo Yanran turned to see her parents' bedroom door close and suddenly flung herself into Xie Xiao's arms, even hopping excitedly a few times.

Xie Xiao held her with one hand and covered his slightly struck chin with the other, his voice resigned yet amused, "What's the matter?"

"Ahhhh~ My dad and mom both like you~" Luo Yanran lowered her voice, but the excitement was still audible.

The corners of Xie Xiao's eyes crinkled with laughter as he looked down at her, but just then, Luo Yanran looked up, and smooch—their lips met.

Xie Xiao saw stars in her eyes—she was truly happy.

At that moment, a soft cough sounded.

Both of them stiffened for a moment, then turned to look at the second floor together.

Luo Ming stood in the corridor, glanced at them, then took another look at the mobile phone on the living room table, "Came out to get the phone."

In the end, Luo Yanran, with her face flushed, left the words, "I'll see him out."

Then she hurriedly pulled Xie Xiao and fled.

Playing cutesy with her boyfriend in front of her dad and even initiating a kiss, this was just too embarrassing.

All the way, Xie Xiao noticed her bright red ears and was somewhat worried she might actually combust.

When Xie Xiao had been dragged out the door, he remembered to grab her coat, and now he draped it over her, "Why aren't you talking?"

"Because I'm embarrassed." Luo Yanran's voice was muffled, "Ahhh! My dad must have seen us!"

Xie Xiao stopped walking, pulling her to the side of the road, his eyes twinkling with humor, "So what if he saw? We are boyfriend and girlfriend, right? Your parents aren't oblivious to that."

In fact, at first, even Xie Xiao felt embarrassed, but upon seeing Luo Yanran's enormous awkwardness, he suddenly didn't feel awkward anymore.

It must be some kind of magic trick.

Luo Yanran's face was beet-red, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears, "But I still feel really embarrassed."

If it had been her mom, it wouldn't be so awkward because her mom would tease her, and then it would be over.

But this was her serious dad; although their relationship had been better lately, maybe her dad wasn't as stern as she had imagined.

But this didn't stop Luo Yanran from feeling extremely embarrassed.

Confronting her pitiful look, Xie Xiao's heart softened; he leaned in and whispered, "Do you feel like you don't know how to face your uncle now?"

Luo Yanran nodded obediently, "I feel a bit embarrassed, no, very embarrassed."

Her voice quivered slightly as she blinked back the brink of tears.

Xie Xiao chuckled softly, "Well... can I offer you a thought?"

Luo Yanran looked at him full of hope.

Then she saw the boy before her with an ever-brighter smile, "You could come home with me, and I'll hide you away, then no one will see you."

Luo Yanran's eyes widened in astonishment; how could he say such a thing!

She had really thought he had some good idea!

Luo Yanran's pink lips moved as she said, "Xie Xiao, you kind of sound like a pervert!"