Holidays always pass quickly.
The time of a New Year has just gone by.
Lu Yunshu also had to go back.
The meeting time between Jin Hanshuang and her aunt and uncle was set for the evening she returned home.
After dinner, Lu Yunshu could go straight home.
This was also the first time Lu Yunshu and Jin Hanshuang met after the New Year.
They arranged to meet at the most famous restaurant in City A.
Both sides arrived at around the same time, coincidentally meeting in the parking lot.
Today, Jin Hanshuang dressed elegantly and gently.
This was her first time meeting the parents in her life, so she had to take it seriously.
Lu Yunshu could still see her at a glance, her gaze firmly attracted to her.
After a few days of not seeing each other, her girlfriend was still so beautiful, even more beautiful.
Lu Yunshu walked confidently towards Jin Hanshuang, held her hand in front of Lu Fangru and Cheng Shu, and introduced her, "Auntie, Uncle, this is my girlfriend, Jin Hanshuang."
Jin Hanshuang showed a gentle smile at the right moment.
She reached out to Lu Fangru, "Hello, President Lu."
She also nodded to Cheng Shu, "Hello, Mr. Cheng."
Lu Fangru politely shook her hand, "Hello, Miss Jin."
She added, "We've met before."
Jin Hanshuang smiled and retracted her hand, "Yes, we've met."
They had seen each other at various events.
Both of them were prominent figures, so it was inevitable to meet at such events.
At that time, others still addressed her as "Mrs. Shen," and Lu Fangru did the same.
But today, Lu Fangru did not address her that way.
That was a good sign.
Cheng Shu still had his kind demeanor, "Hello, Miss Jin. It's cold outside, let's go inside to talk. The private room is already booked."
No one objected, and they walked towards the hotel.
Lu Yunshu and Jin Hanshuang tacitly stepped aside to let Lu Fangru and Cheng Shu walk ahead.
They followed behind.
Whispering to each other.
In a volume only they could hear, Jin Hanshuang asked, "How was your New Year?"
Lu Yunshu replied, "The same as before, nothing different."
Jin Hanshuang raised her eyebrows, curious, "Didn't our matter affect them?"
She was actually quite worried.
Worried that their situation might make Lu Fangru unhappy and affect her festive mood, which would be unfortunate.
Lu Yunshu, understanding her thoughts, gently patted her hand, "Don't worry, Aunt wasn't affected. She didn't blame me for being honest with her."
Lu Yunshu had considered whether to come clean after the New Year.
After all, no one could be sure of Lu Fangru and Cheng Shu's attitudes. Being honest after the New Year would at least ensure a peaceful holiday.
But when she heard her aunt had a good impression of Jin Hanshuang, she couldn't hold back.
She was a bit impatient.
Just like before, she couldn't wait to share her joy with her aunt.
Fortunately, Lu Fangru was calm enough.
Although her mind was a bit busy, her reaction remained calm.
She didn't mind her niece talking about this matter close to the New Year.
She could completely understand her niece's feelings.
âShe had someone she liked very much, and she wanted her aunt to know sooner.
Jin Hanshuang was somewhat comforted by Lu Yunshu's words, nodded lightly with relief, and her volume lowered, "That's good."
She asked, "Have you rested well these past few days?"
"Yes."
"Have you been eating well?"
"Eaten a lot, Uncle's cooking is delicious."
Lu Yunshu clasped Jin Hanshuang's fingers tightly and whispered in her ear, "Hanshuang, next time you should come and try it too."
Jin Hanshuang subconsciously glanced at Lu Fangru and Cheng Shu's backs.
She turned to her girlfriend with a smile, "Really, there will be a next time?"
Lu Yunshu squeezed her hand again.
"We have to have hope."
Jin Hanshuang was suddenly moved by her serious demeanor, smiling with curved eyes, "Alright~ I believe in my Yunshu."
"And...," Lu Yunshu suddenly leaned in.
"What?" Jin Hanshuang leaned closer.
"Wifey," Lu Yunshu whispered in Jin Hanshuang's ear, "You look so beautiful today."
Jin Hanshuang hurriedly glanced at Lu Fangru's direction again.
Retracting her gaze, she smiled at her little girlfriend and gently scratched her palm.
"Let's save these words for later, when we're home," Jin Hanshuang said.
Thanks to her puppy-like girlfriend, she was no longer as nervous.
Lu Yunshu smiled and said, "Alright, we'll talk about it slowly at home."
The two of them smiled at each other.
Before entering the elevator, Lu Fangru turned back and saw this scene.
Their fingers were intertwined.
Their smiles were full of happiness.
Pure and genuine, without any calculation.
Happiness was real, joy was real, and their deep affection for each other was real.
Lu Fangru discreetly withdrew her gaze and entered the elevator with her husband.
......
The meal wasn't anything special.
Lu Fangru and Cheng Shu, in their roles as parents, asked Jin Hanshuang some simple questions, which could be considered polite small talk.
Jin Hanshuang responded with neither humility nor arrogance, leaving a good impression.
Lu Fangru and Cheng Shu also noticed her actions of picking food for Lu Yunshu.
She picked all the dishes that Lu Yunshu liked, removing anything she didn't like.
Her demeanor was calm throughout, as if she had done this countless times.
And Lu Yunshu?
Lu Yunshu was peeling shrimp for Jin Hanshuang.
And also for her aunt and uncle.
She was very skilled at taking care of others.
Lu Fangru and Cheng Shu could guess how the two of them usually interacted.
It actually looks pretty good like this...
After a while, Jin Hanshuang stood up and smiled apologetically at Lu Fangru and Cheng Shu, "I need to use the restroom."
Seeing this, Lu Fangru also stood up, "Actually, I need to go too. Let's go together."
Jin Hanshuang: "Sure."
Lu Yunshu looked at her aunt and then at her girlfriend.
Then she met Cheng Shu's gaze.
Cheng Shu gently shook his head, indicating for her to stay calm and not worry, still wearing a kind expression.
So Lu Yunshu didn't get up to follow.
......
In the hallway, Jin Hanshuang and Lu Fangru walked side by side.
The atmosphere was very quiet, and both of them were very composed.
Jin Hanshuang was the first to break the silence, "President Lu, it seems like you have something to ask me."
"Hmm."
Lu Fangru was also very honest, "It's just that there are too many questions, I don't know where to start."
After thinking for a while, she said, "Forget it, let's take it one by one."
Jin Hanshuang looked at her.
At this moment, their gazes met.
One was full of scrutiny, the other was open and fearless.
Lu Fangru asked, "What do you like about our Yunshu?"
Jin Hanshuang said, "I like her cuteness, and I like her openness."
Lu Fangru neither agreed nor disagreed with this answer.
With her arms crossed, she asked again, "But you also know that your identity is unusual. Have you not thought that we might not agree to you being together?"
"I have thought about it," Jin Hanshuang said with a gentle smile, "That's why I'm trying now, to make the two of you like me more."
"What if it doesn't work?"
"Then I will continue to try a little harder."
Jin Hanshuang said, "Feelings have already developed, and I don't want to avoid them anymore. I don't want to give up on Yunshu either."
She calmly looked into Lu Fangru's eyes, "I also know that as parents, you definitely don't want the person your child likes to easily abandon them. So, if you don't like me, I'll just try harder."
She smiled, "I believe that one day, you will accept Yunshu and me being together."
Lu Fangru raised an eyebrow, "Miss Jin, you seem quite confident."
Jin Hanshuang laughed, "Of course, confidence is necessary to be Yunshu's girlfriend."
Hearing this, Lu Fangru suddenly let out a light laugh.
Jin Hanshuang couldn't discern the emotion in it, unsure if it was mockery or approval.
Lu Fangru continued, "Miss Jin, have you ever thought about... ignoring us altogether?"
What parents, what elders, if they didn't agree with them being together, they would just be brushed aside.
After all, Lu Yunshu was already an adult, and even if she had to defy everyone for love, no one could stop her.
If it really came to that, the elders' approval would be completely unimportant.
But if it really came to that, Jin Hanshuang's character wouldn't be worthy of Lu Yunshu's lifelong trust.
Lu Fangru quietly looked at Jin Hanshuang.
Jin Hanshuang shook her head.
She said, "I haven't thought about that."
Jin Hanshuang said calmly and clearly, "Wenxin is a very important family member to me. Yunshu worked hard to balance our relationship so that I wouldn't have to choose between my lover and my family. Now, it's my turn to do the same for her."
She spoke sincerely, looking directly into Lu Fangru's eyes, allowing her to scrutinize.
She was worthy of the love Lu Yunshu gave her, which is why she stood here today, facing the test of Lu Yunshu's family.
Lu Fangru observed, evaluated, and scrutinized.
Jin Hanshuang's eyes were clear and bright. When she spoke, she was firm and composed, as if she had truly made up her mind to make a good impression for Lu Yunshu's sake.
This was not the look of someone lying.
Lu Fangru averted her gaze and walked towards the restroom.
Jin Hanshuang saw this and her eyes brightened slightly.
Did this mean they were agreeing to them being together?
She smiled and followed Lu Fangru.
Lu Fangru looked back at her and then retracted her gaze, "Don't get too excited just yet. If you're not good to Yunshu, we'll still make her break up with you."
A familiar phrase.
Shen Wenxin had once said the same to Lu Yunshu.
Jin Hanshuang's eyes curved, "You're welcome to supervise, President Lu."
......
Dinner was finished, and the meeting went smoothly.
Lu Fangru and Cheng Shu were about to leave.
Lu Yunshu bid them farewell.
Cheng Shu wrapped a scarf around her, reminding her to stay warm, and then went to get the car.
Lu Fangru looked at her, then at Jin Hanshuang who was waiting not far behind her.
Lu Fangru raised her hand and lightly patted her head.
"Go home and rest early, drive slowly."
Lu Yunshu nodded, "You too, let me know when you get home."
Lu Fangru agreed.
Then she reached out and hugged her.
Just like the morning after she came out.
"Yunshu, Auntie still says the same thingâ as long as you are happy."
Happiness is what matters, the rest doesn't.
Lu Yunshu blinked lightly.
The warmth from Lu Fangru seeped into her heart, warming her entire being.
She couldn't help but smile, hugging her beloved aunt.
"Thank you, Auntie."
She was very happy now, very, very happy.
Seeing her husband drive up, Lu Fangru smiled and patted her niece's hand, "Alright, we're leaving now. Let's have dinner again next time. Your new friend can come too."
Lu Yunshu understood, her eyes curved.
"Okay, we'll definitely come."
Lu Fangru: "As for your seniority..."
Lu Yunshu looked at her.
Lu Fangru waved her hand: "It's too complicated, let's each keep our own."
Lu Yunshu's eyes curved with a smile: "Okay."
Lu Fangru and her husband left.
Lu Yunshu watched them leave, then turned to her girlfriend.
Jin Hanshuang reached out her hand.
Their fingers intertwined.
"What did Auntie say?"
"Auntie asked us to come home for dinner next time."
"?"
"She also said Wenxin could come too."
Jin Hanshuang blinked, and in the next moment, broke into a bright smile, happily hugging Lu Yunshu: "That's great~"
Lu Yunshu agreed.
She smiled softly.
"It is great."
"Next time I'll introduce you to my sister," Lu Yunshu said.
"Okay," Jin Hanshuang replied with a smile.
"And Yoyo and Jiajia too."
"Okay~"
"Wait a minute, your aunt asked me to go to your house for dinner. Could it be that she overheard what we were saying earlier?"
"Maybe?"
"Did she hear me ask you to compliment me when we got home?"
"Probably not, because I said it very quietly," Lu Yunshu said as she leaned close to Jin Hanshuang's ear, softly blowing warm air, "this quietly..."
"You're being naughty againâ"
Jin Hanshuang's ear itched from the breath, and she couldn't stop laughing.
The mischievous little puppy continued to tease her sister, and they hugged each other.
The snow was falling again.
One flake at a time, pure and flawless.
They embraced amidst the falling snow, swaying slowly and childishly.
They were very happy today.
The New Year had passed, but they were still joyful.
Then, they helped each other brush off the snow from their shoulders and walked hand-in-hand towards the parking lot.
Aunt and Uncle had gone home.
They were going to their own home too.