Chapter 2063: It Can’t Be His House
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

“Mom, we’re already at the hotel. Why are you still looking so upset?”

Chen Teng asked worriedly.

Since the morning, Fu Jinglan’s attitude had remained unchanged.

Now that both families were about to meet, it would be impolite if she continued like this.

“I told you a long time ago that I don’t agree with your relationship. Why do you think I’m upset?”

“But the thing is, Xin Yu’s situation isn’t bad,” Chen Teng argued.

“She has a decent appearance, works in finance at a pharmaceutical company, and even plans to take the civil service exam. What’s wrong with that?”

“It’s not her appearance that’s the issue, it’s her family!” Fu Jinglan responded sternly.

“They come from a third-tier city and don’t have much money. I can’t agree to you marrying someone from such a background.”

Fu Jinglan’s attitude remained firm, showing no signs of relenting.

“This is a different era. You can’t keep looking at things with old-fashioned ideas,” Chen Teng insisted.

“This isn’t about superstition; it’s about the fact that people from families with such different financial backgrounds aren’t compatible,” Fu Jinglan said, growing more agitated.

“I introduced you to someone whose father is a director-level official, someone who is a better match for our family, and you turned her down behind my back! I don’t even know what to say to you!”

“But we really weren’t suitable,” Chen Teng countered.

“That woman seemed like trouble. It would have been a waste of time to get involved with someone like her.”

“And how can you tell she wasn’t decent? You barely know her!” Fu Jinglan retorted.

“In any case, I won’t approve of you and Xin Yu.”

Chen Teng’s expression darkened. He had hoped that by the time they arrived at the hotel, his mother’s attitude might soften, but it was clear that wasn’t happening.

“Sis, why don’t you say something? Give some advice.”

Chen Teng asked, turning to his sister, Chen Ya.

“I haven’t said anything, but even if I were to give my opinion, I still wouldn’t agree with this relationship. After all, our Chen family is well-established. What kind of a match is it to marry a bumpkin?”

Chen Ya’s way of speaking was even sharper than her mother’s. In a way, she had surpassed her teacher.

“But her cousin seems quite wealthy. You can’t look down on them just because of that.”

“Her cousin being rich has nothing to do with her family,” Chen Ya said.

“Your girlfriend is still just an ordinary person. If you marry her, our family will definitely be dragged down.”

Bang!

Hearing the mother and daughter echoing each other, Chen Teng slammed the table in anger. “If I had known that you two would still have this attitude after coming here, I wouldn’t have arranged this meal at all!”

“What are you doing?”

“I won’t be eating anymore!”

“I’m going to call them right now and tell them not to come.”

Chen Teng had realized that if his mother and sister kept this attitude, there was no point in having this meal. It would only make things worse, so it was better to cancel it altogether.

The only regret was that his father was busy with work and whether he could make it was still uncertain; otherwise, the situation might be better.

“Sit down!”

Seeing her son getting angry, Fu Jinglan said, “So you’ve grown wings and don’t listen to us anymore, is that it?”

“This has nothing to do with me. With your attitude, how are we supposed to eat? We’re planning on getting married, and you two shouldn’t ruin it.”

“Fine, if you leave now, we won’t care about your wedding in the future. You’ll have to figure out the house and car on your own!”

“Fine, I don’t believe I can’t live without this family!”

It had to be said, Chen Teng had quite a temper.

“Are you trying to give me a heart attack?”

Fu Jinglan was so angry she sat down in her chair, her chest heaving as she struggled to find words.

“Alright, we were just expressing our thoughts, weren’t we? We’re only trying to look out for you.”

Chen Ya, who had been watching coldly, softened her stance a little.

After living together for almost thirty years, she naturally understood her brother’s temper.

Running away from home and cutting ties with the family were things he was genuinely capable of.

“But with your attitude, I really don’t see how you’re looking out for me.”

“Then let’s meet and see. But let me make this clear: if their conditions are acceptable, I’ll reluctantly stay out of it,” Fu Jinglan said.

“But if they’re not, even if you cut ties with us, I won’t agree.”

Having said this, Fu Jinglan had no other options left.

For so many years, the family had invested everything in Chen Teng. If they really had a falling out, it would be a laughingstock if word got out.

But she had also made up her mind: if even this approach didn’t make her son give up, then she would make the girl retreat in the face of difficulty.

Hearing this, Chen Teng’s expression softened a bit.

“There’s no problem with that. Xin Yu is excellent; you’ll see when you meet her.”

Buzz, buzz, buzz!

At this moment, Chen Teng’s phone rang. It was a WeChat message from Zhou Xinyu.

“Mom, sis, they’ve arrived. They’re downstairs.”

“I’ve never seen your girlfriend before. Let me take a look first.”

Chen Ya walked to the window, looked down from the third-floor window, and saw a car door open from an Audi A4. Lin Yi and Yan Ci got out of the car and walked inside.

“Sis, the one in the blue dress is your future sister-in-law,” Chen Teng said with a smile.

“Why is she involved in this?”

Chen Ya’s attention wasn’t on Zhou Xinyu at all. She was focused on Yan Ci.

“Sis, what are you talking about?”

“You mentioned your girlfriend had a cousin. Is it the one in blue jeans?” Chen Ya pointed at Yan Ci.

“Yeah, why? Do you know her?”

“We’re old rivals,” Chen Ya said.

“Rivals?”

Chen Ya nodded, her tone indifferent. “We’re both in the entertainment industry. She released a movie earlier this year that did quite well at the box office.”

“That’s pretty impressive,” Chen Teng said.

“But I heard her boyfriend is even wealthier than she is.”

“He’s just a pretty boy. How could he have money? You’re overthinking it.”

“Sis, you’re wrong about that,” Chen Teng said.

“When we first met, I thought he was just a pretty boy too, but did you know? He lives in Jiuzhou Pavilion. A single apartment there costs over a billion yuan. Can an ordinary person afford that kind of place?”

“Jiuzhou Pavilion!”

Hearing these three words, not only Chen Ya but even Fu Jinglan was surprised.

The Chen family had some clout in Zhonghai, so they naturally knew about Jiuzhou Pavilion.

But they never expected that man to live there.

“That can’t be right. Even though Yan Ci is doing well, do you really think someone who can afford Jiuzhou Pavilion would be interested in her?”