After Shen Su petted the German Shepherd for a while, Gu Yuan and Shen Jianghe walked out together. Upon seeing Feng Feng, Gu Yuan warmly called out her name, "Feng Feng, you're here! Come in and have a seat!"
Feng Feng agreed. A few minutes later, she and Shen Su followed Gu Yuan and Shen Jianghe back into the villa. After sitting down on the sofa, Gu Yuan began to express her concern for Feng Feng, "Did Pudding scare you just now? Don't be afraid, it just looks fierce, but it's actually very well-behaved."
Feng Feng nodded, "It didn't scare me. I just didn't know you had a dog here." Shen Su hadn't mentioned it to her before.
Gu Yuan smiled and said, "We just got it recently. It's only a little over six months old and has a lot of energy, so we let it play in the yard. Anyway, I've asked the kitchen to prepare several Huai Xi dishes for tonight. You can try them."
Gu Yuan's attitude towards Feng Feng was even more enthusiastic than it appeared on video, so much so that Feng Feng didn't quite know how to respond. She was naturally more reserved and not good at being enthusiastic with people or responding to others' enthusiasm.
Shen Su understood this well and stepped in to ease the situation. He smiled and said, "Mom, Feng Feng also brought gifts for you and Dad."
Speaking of which, Feng Feng immediately brought over the gift box and handed it to Gu Yuan, "Shen Su told me you like playing games, so I bought you a game console and controllers. I hope you like them."
Gu Yuan was already very happy, and upon hearing Feng Feng's words, she couldn't stop smiling. She had been beaming since receiving the gift, and naturally, she couldn't stop praising Feng Feng, "You're so thoughtful! Shen Su, what have you done to deserve such a girlfriend? If you ever wrong Feng Feng, I'll deal with you."
Shen Jianghe, who appeared very serious, also showed a kind smile and thanked Feng Feng, "That's very thoughtful. Thank you."
Perhaps it was due to seeing too much news beforehand, but even though Shen Su had told her about Shen Jianghe's past deeds, Feng Feng still felt a natural sense of apprehension when facing Shen Jianghe. When speaking to him, she unconsciously straightened her posture.
Shen Jianghe noticed this and his smile deepened. He said to her very gently, "There's no need to feel pressured. Gu Yuan and I both admire you greatly. Given Shen Su's situation, I'm more worried about whether your parents will be displeased with him."
Shen Jianghe's words were not meant to belittle Shen Su, but rather to empathize from a parent's perspective. If he had an excellent daughter who ended up with someone like Shen Su, who had a rich romantic history, he certainly wouldn't be at ease. Who would want their daughter to end up with a playboy with a track record like that?
Shen Su laughed at his father's words, "Dad, am I your biological son?"
Shen Jianghe replied, "If you weren't my biological son, why would I worry about you? You should first think about how to explain your past affairs. Feng Feng is such an outstanding person; if I were her parents, I would absolutely not agree to you two being together."
Not only Shen Jianghe said this, but Gu Yuan immediately agreed with his words, "Me too. If I had a daughter, I would never let her date someone like you."
Shen Su was left speechless, caught between laughter and tears by the couple's words. Finally, he managed to ask, "Am I your biological son?"
After this playful exchange, Feng Feng's state became much more relaxed. Gu Yuan and Shen Jianghe chatted with her extensively. Gu Yuan mostly asked about matters of daily life, while Shen Jianghe offered a few words of advice regarding her work. Afterward, Shen Jianghe called Shen Su upstairs for a private talk, leaving only Gu Yuan and Feng Feng in the living room.
Feng Feng felt no pressure being alone with Gu Yuan. Gu Yuan had a good personality and no airs, making conversations with her very easy.
After Shen Su left, Gu Yuan deliberated for a while before tentatively asking Feng Feng, "Have you and Shen Su considered when you might settle down?" Fearing Feng Feng might misunderstand, Gu Yuan quickly added, "I'm not rushing you, we're just chatting casually."
Feng Feng smiled and said, "I understand what you mean." Although she said she wasn't rushing, both she and Shen Su were in their thirties. In traditional terms, it was indeed time to settle down. Gu Yuan's question was more to confirm with her whether she was aiming for marriage with Shen Su.
Understanding her intention, Feng Feng gave an answer that pleased Gu Yuan, "My close friends have all settled down, and it's time for me to seriously consider it."
Gu Yuan beamed upon hearing this answer and even offered Feng Feng some advice, "That's true, but you shouldn't make it too easy for Shen Su. Let him prove himself and see if he's worthy."
Feng Feng was amused by Gu Yuan. Perhaps it was due to her lack of experience interacting with elders, but she had never encountered an elder as unpretentious as Gu Yuan before. Given her background, one would expect her to have some airs, but Gu Yuan was far more amiable than she had imagined. She even offered advice on how to "test" Shen Su. Of course, Feng Feng wasn't so out of touch as to believe Gu Yuan valued her more than Shen Su, but such a degree of importance was still very pleasing.
At six o'clock, the kitchen had prepared dinner, and Shen Su and Shen Jianghe had come down from the study upstairs. Feng Feng didn't know exactly what the father and son had discussed, but she could guess it was likely similar to what she and Gu Yuan had talked about.
During dinner, Shen Jianghe asked Feng Feng about her parents, "Are your parents busy with work now?"
Feng Feng replied truthfully, "They retired early a couple of years ago and have been traveling by car these past few years."
Shen Jianghe said, "When they come to Nanjiang next time, if it's convenient for you, let's have a meal together."
Feng Feng agreed, "Okay."
When discussing serious matters, Shen Jianghe's tone became much more formal. He said to Feng Feng, "You and Shen Su are not young anymore. His past is well-known, so I've already asked him on your behalf. He has promised me that he intends to settle down with you. As for when, it depends on your agreement. If he causes any more trouble, I'll deal with him for you."
Upon hearing this, Feng Feng glanced at Shen Su, then said to Shen Jianghe, "That's what I'm thinking too. Thank you in advance."
Shen Jianghe and Gu Yuan had similar goals: to confirm whether she was aiming for marriage. However, after receiving their answers, they didn't press further. Later, during dinner, they discussed other topics. Feng Feng realized that both Shen Jianghe and Gu Yuan were very good conversationalists, and interacting with them was indeed stress-free. Shen Su's emotional intelligence was likely inherited from his parents.
Feng Feng often had to socialize for work, but due to her personality, she wasn't as adept at conversation as they were.
After the dinner, Feng Feng could tell that Shen Su, Gu Yuan, and Shen Jianghe had a genuinely good relationship.
After dinner, Feng Feng and Shen Su sat for another half an hour before leaving.
After leaving the Shen residence, Feng Feng unconsciously let out a sigh of relief. Shen Su, who happened to hear it, asked, "Are you still nervous?"