novelraw Chapter 468 - 385: I Disagree
Chapter 468 - 385: I Disagree
Chapter 468: Chapter 385: I Disagree
Sister Ding carried the sleepy Buding into the room prepared specially for children, leaving just a few people in the living room to welcome Jin Yichen.
Following behind Leng Ning as he entered, Jin Yichen saw the warm-hearted Mrs. Leng and the scrutinizing Mr. Leng Sr. Then, catching sight of Li Si’s kind smile, his lips curved upward unconsciously.
Though they’d only met briefly and exchanged few words, he couldn’t help feeling a strange sense of familiarity and warmth toward her.
At first glance, Mr. Leng Sr. thought the young man was quite impressive and nodded discreetly. Not only was he well-groomed, but his eyes radiated honesty, suggesting strong character.
When it comes to choosing a husband for one’s daughter, success in career is just one aspect; a man’s character and temperament matter far more.
Having spent his lifetime observing people, Mr. Leng Sr. felt confident in his judgment—except, of course, for overlooking the true nature of his own troublesome progeny.
He had ample experience in assessing people.
Jin Yichen cleverly chose topics that interested the elderly gentleman, and before long, they were chatting effortlessly as if they were old acquaintances.
At the same time, he didn’t neglect Mrs. Leng or Li Si, ensuring the conversation flowed harmoniously and pleasantly. Mrs. Leng was overjoyed, often exchanging meaningful glances with Leng Ning and Li Si—anyone could see she was thoroughly pleased.
At that moment, Mr. Leng arrived late. He had spent the entire night creating art and had only caught a brief nap in the morning, leaving him in poor spirits with dark circles under his eyes.
Jin Yichen immediately stood up, greeting him politely, "Hello, Uncle!"
"Mm. Hello!" As Mr. Leng closely examined Jin Yichen, a flash of suspicion flickered in his eyes. Could it really be...?
The young man’s appearance was uncannily reminiscent of someone from his memories!
Noticing Mr. Leng’s distraction, Mrs. Leng quickly stepped in with a lighthearted comment to smooth things over. "Xiao Jin, don’t mind him! Your uncle was up all night working on his art and only managed to rest briefly early this morning. Please, sit down! Treat this place like your own home—relax and be at ease!"
Jin Yichen chuckled and waved his hand. "Auntie, you’re too kind! I wouldn’t think of being reserved."
Realizing his previous behavior was inappropriate, Mr. Leng hurriedly took a seat next to Mrs. Leng, under the stern glare of Mr. Leng Sr.
Mr. Leng lightly cleared his throat and asked, "What’s your name?"
"Uncle, my name is Jin Yichen!" he replied courteously.
Mr. Leng frowned slightly, "Which Jin is that?" He continued to examine Jin Yichen, growing increasingly apprehensive.
But he dared not reveal his thoughts publicly, as Mrs. Leng was completely unaware of the events from years past.
Jin Yichen responded, "Uh... It’s the character for leather combined with the character for kilogram." Instinctively, he sensed significant hostility from Leng Ning’s father. Confused, his gaze shifted to Leng Ning and Li Si. Leng Ning opened her lips slightly, while Li Si looked equally surprised.
Mr. Leng seemed dissatisfied and gave a curt "Mm," before continuing in a cold tone, "What does your family do for a living? What is your father’s name?"
He had to ask these questions—if the young man truly was connected to *that person*, it wouldn’t matter how exceptional or suitable he appeared; Mr. Leng would never approve of him for his daughter.
Li Si also felt Mr. Leng’s behavior was peculiar. When Xiao Ning’s previous boyfriend, Lei Ming, visited for dinner, even after Mrs. Lei made unkind remarks, Mr. Leng maintained his composure, allowing Mrs. Leng to handle the situation.
But today, Jin Yichen’s visit elicited such an unfamiliar, odd response—what could be the reason?
If one were to compare Jin Yichen and Lei Ming side by side, anyone with common sense could instantly recognize who was more outstanding!
Mrs. Leng shot Mr. Leng a furious glare. He was being utterly unreasonable! The atmosphere had been perfectly pleasant, yet his arrival turned everything sour. And those questions of his? Just the sound of them was infuriating!
Even police officers conducting residence checks had friendlier attitudes! Could it be that someone named Jin had wronged him before? Just the other day, he’d also interrogated her using "which Jin"—was he losing his faculties from painting day and night? Had he even forgotten how to recognize characters?
Leng Ning anxiously signaled to Mrs. Leng for help, and Mrs. Leng reassured her with a pat on the hand, urging her to stay calm.
After all, it wasn’t as if Leng Qiankai was the one in charge here. Right on cue, Mr. Leng Sr. let out a heavy cough—a clear warning directed at Leng Qiankai to stop acting out.
Suppressing his confusion, Jin Yichen remained warm and gracious. "My family runs a business. After graduating high school, I moved abroad with my father. We returned to China at the end of last year. My father’s name is Jin Jiachao!"
Later, even as Leng Mochen arrived at the family estate, Mr. Leng remained silent. Dinner finished only after much restraint on Mrs. Leng’s part, as she and Leng Ning escorted Jin Yichen to the door together.
Upon their return, Mrs. Leng couldn’t resist the urge to confront Leng Qiankai sharply. Jin Yichen was such a lovely young man; what on earth was he thinking?
Seeing Mr. Leng Sr. still seated on the sofa in the living room, Mrs. Leng took a deep breath and bit her tongue. No matter how upset she was, it wouldn’t be appropriate to explode in front of the elder.
Since his health had improved, it was best to save such sparring matches for behind closed doors at home.
Leng Ning pouted in frustration. She couldn’t understand—what was her father’s problem?
She took a few steps forward, intending to vent to her sister-in-law, but abruptly recalled that her elder brother wasn’t in the living room either. Presumably, they were spending time as a family unit, so she decided against disturbing them for now.
Instead, she sat sulkily on the sofa, determined to hear what her grandfather had to say. She had long noticed his strong approval of Jin Yichen, as evidenced by the sharp glances he’d directed at her father earlier.
Mr. Leng Sr. was clearly displeased. Everything had been going well earlier; seeing the young man and Leng Ning standing together had left a favorable impression on him.
Why was his second son behaving so poorly—like neither his nose nor eyes were giving him satisfaction?
Although he hadn’t met Leng Ning’s previous boyfriend, he’d heard plenty about him. That relationship had ended mostly because of the other party’s family background, hadn’t it?
This new young man, however, seemed outstanding in every aspect, and he appeared genuinely invested in Leng Ning.
Though their family adhered to a strict "no speaking while eating" rule, Jin Yichen’s gaze lingered on Leng Ning throughout the meal—his intentions were unmistakable.
Mr. Leng Sr. let out a cold snort. "Qiankai, care to explain why you were scowling the whole time today? Giving that boy a hard time—was this because of a bad night’s sleep? Is this the result of your bad mood when you woke up?"
Leng Qiankai sighed helplessly at his father. "Dad, look, I barely said anything. I just asked a few questions—that’s all!"
Mrs. Leng almost snapped back immediately. "A few questions?" What absurd nonsense! Asking questions wasn’t the problem, but his expression afterward—dark and dour—was unlike his usual self!
Leng Ning wasn’t happy either, her lips curving downward in discontent. Even as she escorted Jin Yichen out earlier, he had nervously asked whether he’d done something wrong to upset her father.
Who could understand what her dad was doing?
"Alright! Since you put it that way, does that mean you have no objections to Xiao Ning’s boyfriend? In that case, after Mochen’s wedding is over, our families should sit down and discuss Xiao Ning and Xiao Jin’s engagement!"
Inside, Leng Ning cheered for her grandfather. With his words, even if her father harbored dissatisfaction, he’d be hard-pressed to voice it.
Mr. Leng’s face tightened, and his fist clenched instinctively as he resolutely declared, "I don’t agree!"
"What?"
"Why not?"
Mrs. Leng and Leng Ning exclaimed in unison. What was the reasoning behind his refusal? What was wrong with Jin Yichen? (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to cast recommendation votes or monthly votes at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation! Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)