webnovelfull Chapter 180 Marrying you is his blessing
Chapter 180 Marrying you is his blessing
Zhu Ziqing was stunned for a moment, recalling the look of disgust on Tan Haoyu's face when he first met Xiaohua, and couldn't help but feel a little touched.
"He must have put in a lot of effort to accept Xiaohua," Zhu Ziqing said softly, a hint of tenderness flashing in her eyes.
Mrs. Tan glanced at her, seemingly noticing something, but didn't ask any further questions. She simply smiled and said, "It seems you know our Haoyu quite well."
Zhu Ziqing blushed and quickly lowered her head, not daring to say anything more.
"mom……"
Just as Zhu Ziqing was at a loss, a deep and familiar voice came from behind her.
She turned around and saw Tan Haoyu, dressed in a silver-gray suit, walking gracefully towards them. His figure appeared exceptionally tall and imposing in the afterglow of the setting sun, as if he were surrounded by an aura.
Upon hearing her son's voice, a smile immediately appeared in Tan's mother's eyes, and the slight sense of disappointment she had felt earlier vanished instantly.
"Haoyu, why are you back? Didn't you say you were busy with company matters?" Mrs. Tan asked with a smile.
Tan Haoyu walked up to his mother and gave her a warm hug. Then his gaze fell on Zhu Ziqing, and his tone was full of affection: "I came back early after finishing up the business."
He glanced at Zhu Ziqing, then at Tan's mother, seemingly assuming they already knew each other, completely forgetting that he hadn't formally introduced his wife to his family yet.
Seeing this, Mrs. Tan couldn't help but tease, "Haoyu, is this young lady the new maid? I think she's quite likable. Are you also attracted to her?"
Tan Haoyu was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled and said, "Mom, what are you saying?"
Mrs. Tan blinked and teased, "Isn't that right? I heard from Xiaoxuan that you brought a pretty girl home, and I thought it was her."
Tan Haoyu shook his head helplessly, put his arm around Zhu Ziqing's shoulder, and said solemnly, "Mom, let me formally introduce you. This is Zhu Ziqing, my wife."
Mrs. Tan was stunned. Her gaze swept back and forth between Zhu Ziqing and Tan Haoyu, clearly surprised.
"Wife?" Mrs. Tan repeated in surprise, then began to scrutinize Zhu Ziqing closely.
Zhu Ziqing felt a little nervous under Tan's mother's gaze and subconsciously moved closer to Tan Haoyu.
After a moment of silence, Mrs. Tan suddenly laughed: "No wonder I felt this girl was different, she's my daughter-in-law!"
She had imagined that Tan Haoyu would like all sorts of women, but she never expected it to be someone as gentle and beautiful as Zhu Ziqing. However, through Zhu Ziqing's clear eyes, she seemed to understand her son's choice.
"Haoyu, you silly child, you didn't even tell me about such a big event as your wedding beforehand." Although Mrs. Tan complained, her face was full of smiles. "However, this is a good thing and worth celebrating!"
Zhu Ziqing was both surprised and touched when she heard what Tan's mother said. She hadn't expected Tan's mother to accept her so easily, without even asking a single question.
Tan Haoyu glanced down at Zhu Ziqing and whispered, "Ziqing, greet them."
Zhu Ziqing blushed and timidly called out, "Mom...Mom."
Upon hearing the word "Mom," Mrs. Tan was overjoyed and praised her repeatedly, saying, "Good, good! Ziqing is such a well-behaved child. Haoyu, you must treat her well."
Tan Haoyu smiled and nodded: "Don't worry, Mom, I will."
Zhu Ziqing felt a surge of warmth as she watched the heartwarming scene unfold before her. Her initial anxiety was soothed by Tan's mother's gentleness and Tan Haoyu's unwavering determination.
Mrs. Tan looked at Zhu Ziqing with eyes full of affection. She gently patted Zhu Ziqing's hand and said in a tender tone, "Ziqing, I'm so sorry about earlier. I thought you were a new maid."
Zhu Ziqing quickly shook her head, a faint smile on her face: "It's alright, Mom. It was my fault for not explaining clearly in time, which caused you to misunderstand."
Mrs. Tan smiled, a hint of relief flashing in her eyes: "Haoyu is so lucky to have married a girl like you. As for me, I like you too because I love him."
Hearing this, Zhu Ziqing felt a surge of warmth in her heart, and her eyes reddened slightly. She hadn't expected that Aunt Tan would accept her so easily, without even a moment's hesitation.
Watching the interaction between the two, Tan Haoyu frowned slightly and asked with some confusion, "Mom, Ziqing, what were you talking about just now? Why does the atmosphere feel a little strange?"
Mrs. Tan smiled and waved her hand: "It's nothing, I just misunderstood Ziqing's identity. But now everything is clear."
Tan Haoyu nodded and then explained, "I came back early because I heard that my parents had arrived ahead of time. I was worried that Ziqing wouldn't be able to handle things alone, so I rushed back."
After he finished speaking, his gaze fell on Zhu Ziqing, and his eyes were filled with a hint of apology: "Ziqing, I'm sorry to have left you to face all this alone."
Zhu Ziqing shook her head and said softly, "It's okay, Mom is very good to me."
Tan Haoyu smiled slightly, reached out and held Zhu Ziqing's hand, his tone firm: "I know Mom will definitely like you, after all, she loves me the most."
Seeing this, Mrs. Tan smiled and suggested, "Haoyu, now that you're back, why don't you ask your father to come downstairs? He should know about this important matter too."
Tan Haoyu nodded, then instructed the servant beside him: "Go and invite the old man downstairs, and tell him that there is good news to announce."
Not long after, Mr. Tan came downstairs. He was tall and had a calm demeanor. His sharp eyes swept around the room before finally settling on Zhu Ziqing.
"Dad, this is Zhu Ziqing, my wife." Tan Haoyu took Zhu Ziqing's hand and introduced her solemnly.
Mr. Tan raised an eyebrow slightly, his tone calm: "Oh? You're married? I've never heard you mention it."
Tan Haoyu smiled, a hint of pride in his voice: "It was a bit sudden, but I feel that Ziqing is the person I want to spend my life with."
Mr. Tan nodded, his gaze falling on Zhu Ziqing again, with a probing look: "Ziqing, right? How did you catch my son's eye?"
Zhu Ziqing felt a little nervous under Tan's father's gaze, her palms sweating slightly. She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, and said softly, "Uncle, Haoyu and I are truly in love. Although our marriage was somewhat sudden, I will do my best to make him happy."
Mr. Tan was silent for a moment, then nodded: "Yes, it's rare to find someone so simple-minded."
He paused, his tone serious: "Haoyu is my only son, and I hope his marriage will be happy. Since you've chosen each other, then make the most of this marriage."
Hearing Mr. Tan's words, Zhu Ziqing finally relaxed. She had been worried that Mr. Tan would be like her own father, using marriage as a tool for personal gain, or even denying the relationship altogether.
But at this moment, she understood that Mr. Tan, like Ms. Tan, were parents who genuinely cared about Tan Haoyu. Their acceptance brought her immense relief.