CHAPTER 266: CHAPTER 266: HE’S MOTHER

Seeing the smile on Grandpa He’s face, Lin Xiaoyan let out a soft sigh of relief. Thankfully, last night’s preparations were worth it!

"Thank you, Grandpa."

He Qi’an was about to explain, but upon hearing his girlfriend’s words, he raised his eyebrows in surprise, looking at her. He didn’t expect Yanyan to be so clever and articulate.

"Xiao Yan, did Qi An say that you have an older brother?"

"Yes, Grandpa He."

"Are your grandparents still alive?"

"No, my grandparents passed away when my father was in his teens..."

...

He Qi’an listened from the side, occasionally interjecting a word or two.

He had never imagined that his girlfriend would not be afraid of Grandpa at all, and their conversation was going quite smoothly?!

Mr. He was very satisfied with Lin Xiaoyan.

She is a kind and pure-hearted child.

Kindness is the reason he approves of this child.

Since she developed superpowers, she didn’t become like other Superpower Users who disdain everything, showing that she has a good nature and a kind heart.

Pure-hearted? No worries, now that she’s part of the He Family, no one would dare to bully her.

Purity is good too; at least she genuinely likes his grandson, unlike other girls who always seek something.

During the conversation with Grandpa He, Lin Xiaoyan gradually relaxed. She hadn’t expected He Qi’an’s grandfather to be so kind and approachable.

The discussions were about mundane family matters. She mentioned some things about her family, noticing that Grandpa He showed no contempt or indifference upon hearing them.

Lin Xiaoyan secretly breathed a sigh of relief in her heart, thank goodness.

"The Minister and Madam have returned."

Everyone in the room heard Uncle Han’s voice. Lin Xiaoyan heard that He Qi’an’s parents had returned, and her gradually relaxing heart instantly tensed up.

He Qi’an, sensing his girlfriend’s tension, gently patted her hand to indicate that everything was fine.

"Have Qi An and the others arrived?" asked He’s mother.

Uncle Han nodded, "Yes, they’re sitting in the living room chatting with the old man."

He’s mother heard this and walked in briskly.

Mr. He, seeing his wife’s urgent footsteps, suddenly felt anxious and promptly followed her.

Upon hearing someone enter, Lin Xiaoyan quickly stood up and looked over.

The person who first entered was a very neatly dressed woman who appeared spirited and youthful. However, due to the resemblance to He Qi’an, Lin Xiaoyan recognized her as He Qi’an’s mother.

"Hello, Aunt."

He’s mother saw the girl standing beside her son and her heart sank.

Very ordinary, too ordinary!

Her appearance isn’t outstanding, her demeanor isn’t impressive, her family isn’t exceptional...

Her son is so excellent, why did he choose an ordinary person!

The elder son was like this, and now the younger son as well—she really couldn’t understand!

"Xiao Lin is here." Mr. He followed his wife, saw Lin Xiaoyan, and said with a smile.

Upon seeing Minister He, Lin Xiaoyan’s eyes lit up, "Hello, Minister He."

Mr. He chuckled and walked over, "Haha, since you’re at the house, no need to call me Minister, just call me Uncle."

Lin Xiaoyan immediately changed her address, "Uncle."

"Hey, come, sit down, sit down."

Mr. He pulled his wife slightly; She’s mother felt uncomfortable but still maintained a polite smile on her face.

"Hello, Miss Lin."

These words stunned everyone present.

Lin Xiaoyan quickly gathered herself, "Hello."

This time, she didn’t call her Aunt again; she clearly felt that He Qi’an’s mom didn’t like her.

He Qi’an’s face turned cold, looking at his mother with a cold gaze. He thought he had expressed his thoughts clearly, but today, his mother still acted on her own, disregarding everyone else.

Mr. He’s face darkened too; if she weren’t his daughter-in-law, he definitely would have scolded her out.

Mr. He cast an unfriendly look at his son. He Zhi, receiving his father’s gaze, felt conflicted inside.

"Xiao Lin, come, sit, sit down."

Mr. He ignored his wife, warmly inviting Lin Xiaoyan to sit.

Lin Xiaoyan awkwardly sat down, and He Qi’an gave his mother a cold glance, then sat down.

After sitting down, She’s mother directly asked, "Miss Lin, where are you from?"

Lin Xiaoyan sat up straight and respectfully replied, "Yu Province."

"Yu Province!" She’s mother’s disdainful expression was hard to conceal.

"People say folks from Yu Province aren’t great..."

"Mom!" He Qi’an called out in warning.

Mr. He’s face darkened again, glaring at his son—why hasn’t he managed his wife properly!

Mr. He said coldly, "Who told you that, all people from Hua Country are good!

Which place in Hua Country has only good people? Which place has bad people?

Are all the people from Beijing good people?"

"Beijing..." She’s mother wanted to retort.

"Can you guarantee that all people from Beijing are good!" Mr. He sternly looked at his wife.

She’s mother was put in a tough spot by her husband’s question; she hadn’t expected him to speak to her this way in front of outsiders.

She’s mother’s face was ugly, "I didn’t say anything, just what others say."

"Who said that? As a state leader, to have regional discrimination is a reflection of problematic thinking!"

Lin Xiaoyan’s complexion was somewhat unpleasant, but hearing Mr. He’s words, she mentally praised him!

Anyone with regional discrimination truly has abnormal thinking.

Which place doesn’t have bad people? Which place is entirely full of good people?

Just because you encounter bad people from a place, doesn’t mean you should dismiss the entire place!

At that moment, Aunt Zhang happened to come out, unaware of the tense atmosphere, cheerfully saying, "The food is ready."

Mr. He looked at Lin Xiaoyan, "Xiao Yan, are you hungry? Shall we go eat?"

Lin Xiaoyan: "Okay, Grandpa."

He Qi’an pulled Lin Xiaoyan up, "Let’s head to the dining room for dinner."

They ignored she’s mother sitting awkwardly on the sofa and proceeded to the dining room.

She’s mother’s face turned sour, unable to believe they all left. She felt stifled; standing was awkward, sitting was too.

Lin Xiaoyan walked to the dining room, noticed she’s mother hadn’t come over, and worriedly looked at He Qi’an, reminding him.

He Qi’an’s expression was sullen, "It’s fine, you sit here."

He certainly noticed that his mom hadn’t come over, but he felt uncomfortable inside, thinking she wouldn’t show her disapproval today.

Lin Xiaoyan glanced at Grandpa He and Mr. He, who were seated, and nudged He Qi’an to call she’s mother over, otherwise, it would look quite bad.

He Qi’an was slightly unhappy but still followed his girlfriend’s advice and went over, "Mom, come eat."

Mr. He and Mr. He felt comforted by Lin Xiaoyan’s actions, even more satisfied with her.

Upon hearing her son call her, she’s mother finally managed a slight smile and stood up, joining the dining room.

But upon seeing Lin Xiaoyan, her face was still displeased.

After that, she’s mother didn’t speak again, and with a cold face, she quickly finished her meal and stated she had work and left.

Once she’s mother left, the tense atmosphere finally eased.

Lin Xiaoyan relaxed a bit too.