My Aloof Husband Can't Stop His Devoted Affection

Chapter 368 - 001: Meet the Parents_2

"I’m ready." Ye Lingran spoke with a hint of apology, looking at his cup of coffee that was already empty, feeling even more embarrassed: "Sorry to keep you waiting so long."Yun Qi turned his head at the sound, looking at the graceful figure dressed so gently, Yun Qi couldn’t help but smile slightly, slowly getting up: "It’s okay, are you ready?"

"Yeah, I’m ready, we can leave now." Ye Lingran nodded, putting the strap of her bag on her shoulder, walking forward two small steps, suddenly remembering: "Oh, wait a moment, I forgot something." After speaking, she hurriedly turned back to the room to get the item.

Less than a minute later, Ye Lingran came out again, but had two exquisite and elegant gift bags in her hands. Yun Qi squinted, eyeing the bags in her hand, curiously asking: "What are these?"

"Uh... It’s my first time meeting your parents, so I shouldn’t go empty-handed. So, I went to the mall this afternoon after leaving your company and specifically picked out two gifts. I’m just not sure if your mom will like them." Ye Lingran said with a light smile, growing more uncertain as she spoke.

Yun Qi smiled: "You really didn’t have to go to such trouble, she will be very happy just with you there."

"But it’s still not right to go empty-handed!"

The smile in Yun Qi’s eyes deepened slightly, he said nothing more: "Since you’re prepared, let’s go!"

"Okay."

Ye Lingran turned off all the lights in the house, and they left together. After they passed the gate of the residential area, Yun Qi took the two gift bags from her hand and placed them in the rear seat, hinting at Ye Lingran to sit in the passenger seat.

Once in the car, Ye Lingran proactively fastened her seatbelt, and as the car smoothly drove out of the residential area, Yun Qi glanced sideways at Ye Lingran, seeing her hands clasped tightly on her lap, her expression not exactly relaxed, he smiled and asked: "Nervous?"

"Hmm?" Ye Lingran looked over at the sound: "It’s alright."

"No need to be nervous, my dad is not home today, he’s on a business trip, and Yun Xi is not here either, just my mom."

"Okay." Ye Lingran wasn’t feeling too nervous initially, but after hearing Yun Qi’s words, she got even more anxious. Meeting other people would be fine, but meeting his mom made her feel nervous and worried.

After all, their relationship was fake right now. She was a bit scared of what to do if his mom finds out.

She wasn’t too worried about whether his mom would like her; after all, it’s fake, and this kind of concern really doesn’t apply to her—she doesn’t have the right to worry.

After roughly half an hour of driving, they arrived at Zhiling Garden District’s Yun Family Villa. This location could be considered one of the three most luxurious and expensive areas in the entire Nancheng, and the Yun Family Villa occupies the largest area, though it was luxurious, the decor appeared obviously understated.

After the car passed through the automatic iron gate, Yun Qi parked the car by the side of the villa entrance. At this time, the butler came up to greet them, seeing him get out of the car, he smiled and nodded politely: "Young Master, you’re back."

Yun Qi nodded warmly, walked around the car to the other side, and opened the passenger door. Ye Lingran had just unbuckled her seatbelt and was about to push open the car door, but didn’t expect him to meticulously come over to help open the door for her, surprising her slightly.

"What’s wrong?" Yun Qi saw her stunned look and couldn’t help but ask amusedly.

"No, nothing." Ye Lingran snapped out of it, smiled gracefully, and stepped out of the car wearing her apricot-colored chunky ankle boots.

"This is the Yun Family Villa’s butler, he has been with us for thirty years. Uncle Lin, my girlfriend, Ye Lingran." After closing the car door, Yun Qi took out the two gift bags Ye Lingran had prepared for his mom from the rear seat, walked two steps towards the front of the car, and softly introduced.

"Miss Ye, welcome."

Ye Lingran heard and politely smiled, nodding in greeting.

After entering the villa with Yun Qi, Ye Lingran saw an elegant lady in a red knit long dress descending from upstairs. No matter her appearance or demeanor, she was exceptionally graceful and noble; even with the passage of time, her well-maintained face still exhibited sophistication and gentleness.

Ye Lingran suddenly understood why Yun Qi didn’t seem like a typical company president, but rather carried a scholarly aura that matched the gentle elegance of the lady before him perfectly.

Indeed, the power of genetics can sometimes make you question life.