Shi Xinxin frowned and walked to the door. Through the peephole, she saw that the person standing outside was her father and mother.
Shi Xinxin opened the door and looked at the two standing at the entrance: "Dad, Mom."
Shi's father and mother walked into the house and looked at Sheng Chenjin, who was sitting on the sofa, with a hint of surprise on their faces.
Shi's mother immediately stepped forward enthusiastically, extending her hand to Sheng Chenjin: "Mr. Sheng, hello, I'm Shi's mother, Shi Xinxin's mother."
Sheng Chenjin glanced at Shi Xinxin and did not extend his hand.
Seeing this, Shi's mother awkwardly retracted her hand and smiled at Sheng Chenjin: "Mr. Sheng, I'm so sorry, we'll go back to our room."
After speaking, she pulled Shi's father back to the bedroom.
In the bedroom.
"Husband, what do you think of Mr. Sheng?" Shi's mother asked Shi's father.
Shi's father frowned; he didn't know how to describe Sheng Chenjin.
Although the man was handsome and had a very good family background, he always felt that Mr. Sheng's gaze at his daughter was not friendly, but rather carried a cold hostility.
"That man looks good and is rich. It's a pity that Xinxin doesn't like him. We, as parents, can only persuade her," Shi's father sighed.
Shi's mother shook her head: "No, we must intervene in this matter."
"Why? If Xinxin doesn't like Mr. Sheng, and we force her, she will dislike us even more."
"We are her parents, if she doesn't listen to us, who will she listen to? Moreover, we have been persuading her for so long, she should listen to us once, right? We have been persuading her for so long, and now we're giving up just because a stranger said a few provocative words? Where will our daughter find someone who loves her, dotes on her, and cherishes her in the future?"
Shi's mother's tone was heavy, making Shi's father extremely helpless.
Shi's father sighed and stopped persuading Shi's mother: "Alright, do as you please. But, you'd better not mess things up."
Shi's mother nodded, knowing what her husband was worried about.
Shi Xinxin was cooking in the kitchen, while Sheng Chenjin sat in the living room watching TV. Shi's mother sat beside him, her face full of kindness.
"Jin, look, I made you sweet and sour fish. Try it," Shi's mother placed a fish in front of Sheng Chenjin, saying in a fawning manner.
Sheng Chenjin looked up at the fish, his brows furrowed, and a hint of disgust flashed in his eyes: "Eat it yourself."
Shi's mother's expression stiffened, her face became awkward, and her hand holding the chopsticks trembled slightly.
She knew she had a bad temper, but Sheng Chenjin's repeated disrespect deeply hurt her pride. xxs
"You can't possibly not have the taste to judge my cooking skills, can you? Take a bite. I specially cooked this for you!"
Sheng Chenjin impatiently glanced at Shi's mother and then continued watching his news program.
Shi's mother: "......"
She was trying so hard to please him, and he dared to treat her with such contempt.
Shi Xinxin came out of the kitchen and saw Sheng Chenjin staring at the TV. She was immediately displeased. She walked over, snatched the remote control from his hand, and turned off the TV: "No watching TV!"
"......"
Seeing the sudden shift in atmosphere, Shi's father and mother were stunned.
Sheng Chenjin raised an eyebrow, looking puzzled: "Miss Shi, I was just watching the news."
"What's so good about the news! If you want to watch TV, watch my news, don't watch anything else!" Shi Xinxin said domineeringly.
Her tone was a bit strong, but it didn't anger Sheng Chenjin.
"I was just watching the news."
Sheng Chenjin's attitude remained gentle.
Shi Xinxin: "......"
What kind of excuse was that?
"You're doing this on purpose, aren't you?" Shi Xinxin gritted her teeth.
Shi's mother looked at them, not understanding what was happening between them, but she knew this was definitely not an ordinary argument.
"Xinxin, what's wrong? Did you have an argument with Mr. Sheng?" Shi's mother asked, confused.
Shi Xinxin shook her head: "No, we're just having a little spat."
Hearing this, Sheng Chenjin smiled, his eyes full of pampering, as if he didn't mind Shi Xinxin lying that they were having a spat.
Shi's mother looked suspicious.
Seeing Shi's mother's disbelief, Shi Xinxin quickly explained: "Mom, it's nothing, don't guess wildly."
"I can't manage your young people's affairs," Shi's mother waved her hand.
Sheng Chenjin smiled: "Aunt Shi, I want to discuss something with you. I wonder if you'd agree?"
"Just say whatever you want to say, I won't refuse anything I can help with!" Shi's mother promised.
Sheng Chenjin curled his lips, a cunning glint in his eyes: "It's like this, our Sheng Group has invested in a large game company in the country, so we want to invite the Shi Group to join. I wonder if you and Auntie would be willing."
Sheng Group?
Hearing this name, Shi's mother was stunned: "Sheng Group, you mean the internationally renowned Sheng enterprise?"
Sheng Group is one of the top ten global conglomerates, involved in various industries including entertainment, real estate, tourism, hotels, and catering. It is a multinational giant.
Furthermore, Sheng Group's financial strength and capabilities are immense. Sheng Chenjin enjoys high prestige in America, which is why Shi Xinxin's grandparents chose him for her to marry.
"Yes, my game company is in China."
"I..."
Shi Xinxin wanted to refuse, but Shi's mother interrupted her: "Xinxin, Mr. Sheng's conditions are so good, why are you refusing? Moreover, you are not suitable for marriage right now. Why don't you marry Mr. Sheng? It could also help your grandfather's company through this difficult time."
Shi Xinxin's cheeks instantly turned red. She glared at Shi's mother and gritted her teeth: "I don't care to marry him!"
"You don't care to marry him, then who do you like? Do you want to marry your brother?" Shi's mother asked.
Her words made Shi Xinxin's expression freeze.
"How long have you known Jin? Do you know that Jin is already married?"
"Married?" Shi Xinxin was taken aback.
She had only met Sheng Chenjin once, how could she know he was already married?
"Yes, he is married. I think they have a good relationship, and they are childhood sweethearts."
Shi Xinxin: "......"
Seeing Shi Xinxin's pale face, Shi's mother knew she must have been scared.
After all, it was her first time meeting Sheng Chenjin.
Shi Xinxin looked at Shi's mother, not knowing what to say, only feeling her mind was a mess.
Shi's mother's words echoed in her ears, making her brain feel like it was about to explode.
"You and Jin... you... are you really... together?"
She swallowed hard, her eyes gradually moistening.
"We've been together for a while, but we haven't had the wedding yet."
Shi Xinxin: "......"
Her heart felt as if it had been pierced by a knife, it hurt, but she still pretended to be unfazed: "I see."
"I know you don't like me, but this is between the two of us, and it has nothing to do with anyone else."