A reborn mother longs for her daughter's happiness.

Chapter 169 Meeting Fu Yu's Parents

"Honey, do you think it's appropriate for me to dress like this for the first time when I visit your parents? Isn't it too casual?" Liu Yixin stood in front of the mirror, looking at the clothes she had just changed into, her face full of confusion.

Fu Yu sat on the sofa, busy checking the route for the car, and replied without looking up, "Don't worry, you look good in anything, my parents will definitely like you."

"You're just trying to fool me! This is our first meeting, first impressions are so important!" Liu Yixin said as she rushed into the bedroom to change her clothes.

After a while, she came out wearing a slightly formal suit, holding two pairs of shoes of different styles in her hand, and waved them in front of Fu Yu: "Aren't these high heels too formal? These flats don't seem formal enough. You have to help me decide!"

Fu Yu was dizzy from being shaken so much that he reluctantly put down his phone and carefully examined the shoes: "How about flat shoes? They're comfortable and convenient for visiting relatives. My parents are very easygoing and won't care about these details."

Liu Yixin finally breathed a sigh of relief and turned to pack the gifts she had prepared for her future in-laws. She piled up gift boxes of all sizes on the table, muttering to herself, "This tea is for Uncle, this skincare product is for Aunt, and this fruit... Oh dear, I still feel like it's not enough?"

Fu Yu walked over and gently hugged her from behind: "It's the thought that counts. My parents aren't the kind of people who care about material things. They'll be overjoyed if you go."

Liu Yixin turned around, frowning as she asked, "Really? Don't try to fool me. What if I upset your parents because I didn't behave properly?"

"Absolutely not! I guarantee it!" Fu Yu patted his chest and assured him.

After finally getting ready, the two set off for Fu Yu's house. Along the way, Liu Yixin was so nervous that she kept asking Fu Yu, "What do your parents usually like to talk about? Are there any taboo topics? I have to be careful what I say."

Fu Yu patiently answered all her questions, but secretly found it amusing: This girl is usually so carefree, I didn't expect her to be so nervous meeting her parents.

When they arrived at Fu Yu's house, Liu Yixin took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. Fu Yu rang the doorbell, and after a moment, the door opened, revealing Fu Yu's mother standing there with a beaming smile: "Xiao Yu's back! This must be Yixin, right? Come in, come in!"

Liu Yixin quickly handed over the gift and said sweetly, "Hello, Auntie! This is just a small token of my appreciation. I hope you like it."

"Oh, you've come all this way, no need to bring gifts! You're too kind!" Mrs. Fu said, but her face beamed with joy.

Fu Yu's father also came out of the house to greet her with a smile: "Welcome, welcome, Yi Xin. I've heard Xiao Yu talk about you before. Today I finally meet you in person. You're even more beautiful than in the photos!"

Liu Yixin blushed at the compliment and lowered her head shyly, saying, "Uncle, you flatter me. I'm a little embarrassed."

As soon as they entered the house, Mrs. Fu took Liu Yixin's hand and looked her up and down: "This girl is so pretty, with such good skin. She looks like a well-behaved and sensible child."

Liu Yixin was flattered and quickly said, "Auntie, you flatter me. There are still many things I can't do well, and I will have to ask you to teach me more in the future."

Mr. Fu smiled and said, "We're family, so let's not be formal. We're family now, so don't be so distant."

Liu Yixin secretly glanced at Fu Yu and found him winking at her with a smug look on his face, as if to say, "See? I told you my parents would like you."

When it was lunchtime, Aunt Fu served a table full of delicious dishes, all of which were Liu Yixin's favorites. Looking at the table full of food, Liu Yixin was deeply moved: "Auntie, you are so thoughtful. You made so many delicious dishes that I don't even know where to start."

Aunt Fu placed a piece of pork rib into Liu Yixin's bowl: "Try Auntie's cooking and see if it suits your taste."

Liu Yixin took a bite, her eyes lighting up: "It's so delicious! Auntie, your cooking skills are so good you could open a restaurant!"

Mr. Fu joked from the side, "Your aunt loves to hear people praise her cooking skills. Your praise will motivate her to cook even more in the future."

The family enjoyed lunch amidst laughter and pleasantries, creating a harmonious atmosphere. Suddenly, Mrs. Fu asked, "Yixin, how did you and Xiaoyu meet? Tell Auntie your love story!"

Liu Yixin glanced at Fu Yu beside her, and the two smiled at each other, memories flooding back. Liu Yixin said, "Auntie, Fu Yu and I met on the film set. I was in charge of makeup for the actors, arriving at the set early every day to create makeup looks that suited their characters. Fu Yu, on the other hand, was the instructor in charge of ancient etiquette on set, ensuring that the actors' every move conformed to ancient etiquette norms."

Mr. Fu chimed in with interest, "Wow, the work on this film crew is quite interesting. One person is in charge of makeup, and the other is in charge of etiquette. That's a pretty fresh combination. So how did you two meet?"

Liu Yixin continued with a smile: "Once, the character played by Teacher Guli had a particularly important palace scene, and the makeup and etiquette could not be wrong in the slightest. When I was doing Teacher Guli's makeup, Teacher Fu Yu suddenly came over and said that there was a very important etiquette movement in this scene, and the actor needed to pay attention to the coordination of facial expressions and body language when doing makeup, so as to better present the charm of the character."

Fu Yu couldn't help but add, "I saw Yi Xin diligently applying makeup to the actors. Her technique was very skillful, and her understanding of the characters was also very accurate. I talked to her about it, and unexpectedly, we had the same idea for this scene. From then on, we often communicated about work, and we gradually became familiar with each other."

Liu Yixin continued, "Later, we discovered that we were not only compatible at work, but also had similar interests in life. We both liked watching old movies, listening to classical music, and were passionate about exploring all kinds of food. Gradually, our relationship evolved from working partners to lovers."

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Fu beamed with joy: "Oh my, what a coincidence! It's not easy to meet such compatible people on set. You two should cherish this relationship."

Liu Yixin blushed and nodded obediently: "Auntie, we will. Fu Yu is very good to me, and I cherish our relationship very much."

Mr. Fu smiled and said, "Seeing how well you two match makes us feel relieved. If Xiaoyu bullies you in the future, just tell us and we'll help you deal with him."

Mrs. Fu nodded in agreement: "Yes, you young people can't be like we were back then when you're dating. You have to communicate any conflicts in time and not keep them bottled up inside."

Liu Yixin nodded earnestly: "Auntie, don't worry, we will. Fu Yu and I have always been very honest with each other, and we will discuss and solve any problems together."

After lunch, the family sat in the living room chatting. Fu's mother took Liu Yixin's hand and began to chat about everyday things: "Yixin, who's in your family?"

Liu Yixin replied, "My family consists of my father, mother, sister, and brother. My father owns a fruit and vegetable store, my mother is the chairman of the Zhang Group, my sister is the marketing manager of a subsidiary of the Zhang Group, and my brother is still in high school."

Mrs. Fu then asked, "Are you usually busy with work? Are you tired?"

“Sometimes it can be a bit busy, but I really enjoy my job and I learn a lot from it,” Liu Yixin said with a smile.

“Work is important, but your health is even more important. If you’re tired, just tell Xiaoyu and ask him to take better care of you,” Mrs. Fu said earnestly.

At this moment, Fu Yu came over and said with a wronged look, "Mom, you're obviously siding with outsiders! I'm your own son, why don't you care if I'm tired or not?"

Mr. Fu tapped Fu Yu on the head and said, "You silly boy, you're always talking nonsense. It's not easy for Yi Xin, a girl, to be away from home. You should be more considerate of her."

Fu Yu covered his head and pretended to look pitiful, saying, "I know, I've always been very fond of her. You can ask her if you don't believe me."

Looking at Fu Yu's comical appearance, Liu Yixin couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Uncle and Aunt, he's so good to me, he's spoiled me rotten."

Then, Fu's mother began to share some funny stories about Fu Yu when he was a child: "Xiao Yu was very naughty when he was little. Once, he secretly took apart the alarm clock at home to see what secrets it held. But he couldn't put it back together and got a good scolding from his dad."

Liu Yixin laughed so hard she almost fell over: "I never thought Fu Yu could be so mischievous!"

Fu Yu looked helpless: "Mom, please don't expose my past, it's too embarrassing!"

"There's nothing shameful about that, it's all from when we were kids," Mrs. Fu said with a smile. "Yixin, if you ever find him disobedient in the future, just discipline him, Auntie will back you up!"

Liu Yixin glanced at Fu Yu mischievously: "Okay, Auntie, I'll remember that. If he dares to bully me in the future, I'll tell you."

Time flies, and before we knew it, it was time to say goodbye. Liu Yixin felt a little reluctant. She stood up and said to Fu Yu's parents, "Uncle and Aunt, I'm sorry to have bothered you today. I should go back now."

Holding Liu Yixin's hand, Fu's mother said reluctantly, "You're leaving so soon? Stay a few more days before you go."

"Auntie, I'd like to spend more time with you, but I have work to do. I'll definitely come again next time I have time," Liu Yixin explained with a smile.

Mr. Fu also said, "Work is important. Next time you come, just let us know in advance, and Auntie will cook you a whole table of delicious food."

Fu Yu helped Liu Yixin with her luggage, and the family saw them to the door. Fu's mother then gave Liu Yixin a red envelope, saying, "Yixin, this is a small token of my appreciation. Please accept it."

Liu Yixin quickly declined, saying, "Auntie, I can't accept this; it's too valuable."

“Just take it, that’s our rule.” Fu’s mother forced the red envelope into Liu Yixin’s hand.

Liu Yixin looked at Aunt Fu gratefully: "Auntie, thank you! You're so kind to me."

On her way home, Liu Yixin was still immersed in the wonderful memories of the day. Leaning on Fu Yu's shoulder, she said with emotion, "Your parents are so kind. I wasn't nervous at all today. It felt like I was back home."

Fu Yu gently pinched her cheek: "I told you, my parents would definitely like you. Now you can rest assured, right?"

Liu Yixin smiled and nodded: "Yeah, don't worry. I think I did pretty well today, didn't I? I didn't embarrass you, did I?"

"You did a fantastic job! My parents both praised you for being well-behaved, sensible, and beautiful!" Fu Yu said with a smile.

"That's right, don't you know who I am!" Liu Yixin proudly raised her chin.

The two chatted and laughed all the way, their hearts filled with anticipation and hope for the future. This experience of meeting the parents not only deepened Liu Yixin's relationship with Fu Yu, but also allowed her to feel the warmth and love of Fu Yu's family. She knew that from this moment on, she had truly become a part of this big family, and in the days to come, they would face more challenges and happiness together.