The Sweetness of the Seventies-Chapter 962 - 931: Anxiety, Views on Love

The two spoke softly, creating a pleasant atmosphere.

Qi Zhengmin whispered, "Then I’ll see you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow," Tang Qian said as he turned to leave. As he walked out of the hotel’s door, the calm composure on his face vanished, and he turned his head to look behind, vaguely making out a familiar figure watching him leave from inside the lobby.

Tang Qian smiled.

All this time, it wasn’t just him putting on a one-man show, Qi Zhengmin also had him in his heart.

This realization filled Tang Qian with ecstatic joy.

However, when he thought of past follies and He Tiantian’s bad impression of him, he felt somewhat defeated.

Driving back home, he found that neither Old Master Tang nor Old Madam Tang had retired for the night; instead, they were talking in the living room, seemingly waiting for Tang Qian. fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓

Tang Qian returned home humming a tune.

It was a sign he was in a very good mood.

"Good night, Dad, Mom," said Tang Qian with a smile, twirling his car keys as he prepared to go upstairs.

The old couple exchanged glances before Old Master Tang finally spoke, "Xiao Si, come here. You’ve been very busy lately, and we haven’t had time to talk. You’re home quite early today, so let’s have a chat."

Quite early?

Tang Qian was surprised and glanced at his watch—it was already half-past nine.

The fact that his parents hadn’t gone to bed meant they likely had something to discuss with him.

Tang Qian chuckled and replied, "Sure, I’ve been wanting to have a talk with you, Father and Mother, as well."

Hehe, what a reluctant thing to say!

Nevertheless, the old couple didn’t expose Tang Qian’s lie.

"How’s business lately?" Old Master Tang inquired, easing into the subject step by step.

Tang Qian chuckled and replied, "Business is great. We expect to sell ten thousand cars this year, making us the dealership with the highest sales for Fuxi Automobile. Profits are good too, Dad, Mom, so you don’t have to worry about me being short on cash."

"That’s good to hear," nodded Old Master Tang. "When it comes to business, you have a knack for it, so go ahead and do your thing. By the way, once business is doing well, don’t forget about your elder brother, second brother, and third sister."

"Of course," said Tang Qian. "By the end of the year, I plan to give each of them ten thousand, to make things a bit easier for them."

"Mm, good, siblings should help each other out," Old Master Tang said. "After all, they gave up a lot to help you in the past."

Tang Qian always remembered his siblings’ kindness and said with a smile, "Dad, Mom, I know, I’ll definitely not forget."

"Cough cough!" Old Madam Tang coughed twice, frustrated that the old man had been beating around the bush for too long without getting to the point.

Old Master Tang gave an embarrassed smile, realizing he had gone off-topic.

"Lately, you seem to be in a good mood. Are you seeing someone?" asked Old Master Tang. "Actually, we don’t want to interfere with your freedom, but as you’ve seen, those around your age are already parents many times over. Not to mention anyone else, take Huo Yingjie, who is just a bit older than you, he already has three children."

"Alas, now that the family planning policy is enforced, you can only have one child," lamented Old Madam Tang. The other sons and daughters in the family all had two or three children—having just one would make Xiao Si’s family line somewhat thin.

Tang Qian smiled and said unconcernedly, "Not to worry, we could have several in the future."

"Xiao Si, this family planning policy is no joke. If you go against it, the fine might well eat up all the money you earn," Old Master Tang said. "Better be careful."

Old Madam Tang gave Old Master Tang a look. The focus of the discussion wasn’t how much the family planning fine was, but rather, with whom could you have several children?

Counting on the old man was just too nerve-wracking.

Old Madam Tang asked cheerfully, "Xiao Si, from the sounds of it, do you have a girl you like? When will you bring her home for us to see? We’ll just have a look and won’t interfere with your relationship—as long as the girl comes from a decent family, that’s enough."

A previous failed marriage had already scared the old couple.

Seeing his parents like this, Tang Qian also felt that he had been too irresponsible before, making his parents so worried and cautious.

"Dad, Mom, to tell you the truth, I do like a girl," Tang Qian said with a smile. "You’ve met her before."

Upon hearing this, the old couple’s eyes lit up.

If they had met her before, that would mean the girl’s family background was likely decent, too.

"Met before?" Old Madam Tang asked, "When did we meet her? You’ll have to speak up; we’re getting old and can’t recall which girl it was."

Tang Qian felt somewhat embarrassed, but facing his parents’ eager gazes, he finally decided to tell them, "Dad, Mom, it’s Qi Zhengmin. At the beginning of this year, she accidentally crashed into my car, and we’ve known each other since then. But for now, it’s just me who has feelings for her; I haven’t confessed yet."

Qi Zhengmin?

The old couple was stunned, then they couldn’t help but smile broadly. "That girl is good, she’s beautiful, comes from a good family, very polite, well-mannered—a very good girl. But it’s been half a year; how come you haven’t won her over yet?"

"What nonsense are you talking!" Old Madam Tang slapped Old Master Tang’s arm. "Young people have their own way of doing things. Since Xiao Si broke the Peach Blossom Evil, he’s changed and is no longer irresponsible. Plus, good things take time; you can’t frighten the girl."

"That’s true," Old Master Tang said with a laugh. "We can’t rush it, good things take time."

Tang Qian was somewhat embarrassed, but now that it was out in the open, he decided to explain clearly to avoid his parents’ wild guessing.

"Dad, Mom, I’m a man with a past. I was so irresponsible before, and even though I’ve changed now, that could still leave a bad impression. She’s a good girl, and I want to pursue her with sincerity, to move her with my earnestness," Tang Qian said. Fortunately, he felt that Qi Zhengmin also had feelings for him, so the day when their love would be reciprocated was not far off.

Upon hearing this, the old couple also sighed repeatedly.

"Had I known you were afflicted with the Peach Blossom Evil, I would have found someone to break it earlier, so you wouldn’t have had to suffer all these years, hurting others and yourself," Old Master Tang said. "Luckily, you still have a chance to start over while you’re young. Don’t be discouraged."

"Indeed," Old Madam Tang said. "True hearts respond to true hearts. If that girl likes you, she will accept your past. But you must also promise that you won’t fool around anymore. Qi Zhengmin is not like the girls here; she might not endure your flirtations for the sake of love, marriage, or children. She appears to be quite determined; if you don’t treat her right, she will divorce you, considering that’s the attitude toward marriage and relationships overseas."

"Yes, I understand," Tang Qian nodded. He now had a good understanding of Qi Zhengmin.

She was a thoughtful and decisive woman.

If she couldn’t gain the other’s affection, she would let go of the relationship.

Without clinging.

And then she would find her own happiness anew.