They all want to control me!

Chapter 24: Meeting the Parents Already?

Lin Ran is currently having a serious meeting with Comrade Lin Jianhua and Comrade Li Xiaohong.

At the dinner table, the two sides engaged in a cordial and friendly exchange, sharing constructive opinions and injecting new vitality into the Lin family's sustainable development in the future.

In reality...

"Son, how have you been lately? Are you struggling to make ends meet living alone in a rented place? If you find someone, your mother and I will give you three thousand yuan a month for living expenses."

Beneath Lin Jianhua's gentle and kind exterior lies a sinister heart.

Lin Ran picked up a piece of stir-fried green peppers and pork and said:

"What's the use of you giving me more? I won't accept it."

"..."

The smile on Lin Jianhua's face quickly faded, and he nudged his wife beside him with his elbow, meaning, "You come."

Li Xiaohong played the bad cop, placing a large river clam, believed to be an aphrodisiac, in Lin Ran's bowl, and said earnestly:

"Xiao Ran, your dad and I are worried that you'll be lonely living alone, so we want to find you a companion. Just think about it, going to class together, eating together, and walking home together—wouldn't that be wonderful?"

"I'm free now, unlike my dad, who has to write a report and get my approval even to eat some skewers."

Lin Jianhua: "..."

Li Xiaohong: "..."

Lin Ran sucked on the soft flesh of the river clam, then sucked it into his mouth with a forceful motion. He had heard that this meat was an aphrodisiac, so he should eat more of it.

The couple was exhausted. The neighbor across the street had a baby, and the neighbor would come over every day with his big, fat grandson, which made them very envious. They also wanted a big grandson or granddaughter to play with.

But my son wouldn't listen to my advice, and I really had no choice.

After dinner, Comrade Lin Jianhua was assigned by Comrade Li Xiaohong to wash the dishes, which was to serve everyone in the Lin family.

Comrade Lin Jianhua, looking like he was about to cry, honorably went to wash the dishes.

Li Xiaohong asked Lin Ran about her current situation.

In the end, he's still his own son. Put the eldest grandson and granddaughter aside for now; we need to find out if they're doing well.

"Xiao Ran, what's that bag on the ground?"

"I went to the supermarket this morning and bought some daily necessities, but I haven't had time to pack them yet."

"That won't do, it'll be too messy. Mom will tidy it up for you."

"Okay, I'll pack up too."

Open the large plastic bag and sort out daily necessities such as laundry detergent, toothbrush, and toothpaste, and put them aside.

As Lin Ran was packing, she suddenly thought of how hard it must have been for Jiang Qiaoqiao to carry so many things up here.

Thank you for your hard work, Qiaozi. I will remember you.

It seems that remembrance is something said to be for the dead...

While tidying up, Li Xiaohong suddenly noticed a strange pink package. She picked it up and looked at the front of the packaging.

Lin Ran noticed his mother's strange behavior and looked up.

A pack of pink sanitary napkins that exudes a girlish charm.

Li Xiaohong's eyes widened at first, then gradually brightened, and she murmured to herself:

"Most men like a refreshing feel, so they like to buy cooling sanitary napkins for their partners. But they don't know that cooling sanitary napkins can easily cause menstrual cramps. This one is made of pure cotton, which is very thoughtful."

"It's not scented; someone who knows about sanitary napkins bought it. Because scented ones contain fragrances, which can disrupt the balance of bacteria and easily cause inflammation."

"Pure cotton daily use type, not mesh, indicates that the skin is delicate and very sensitive, suggesting that the user is not very old;

"The number conforms to GB/T8939 and GB/15979, and meets the national disinfection standard, so it is a qualified product. Some sanitary napkins in supermarkets have fancy packaging, but they do not have this number. They are actually inferior sanitary napkins."

"Size 230 is a daytime size, but it's a bit small. It's suitable for light periods, and can be used around the time of menstruation or in an emergency. The girl who used it hasn't had her period yet..."

"If a guy can buy sanitary napkins for you, it means the relationship between the two is good, at least not just ordinary friends, but more intimate, so..."

"Xiao Ran, which girl did you buy it for?"

Li Xiaohong stared intently at her own son.

Lin Ran's lips twitched. He hadn't expected that Jiang Qiaoqiao, after leaving his body, would dig such a big hole for him.

And, my goodness, where did you suddenly appear, detective? How could you see so much in a pack of sanitary napkins?

"What's wrong? What's wrong?" Lin Jianhua asked, peeking out when he heard a noise outside.

"None of your business, keep washing the dishes."

"Okay, honey!"

Comrade Lin Jianhua went into the kitchen again.

Lin Ran gave her dad a disgruntled look, as if to say, "I bet you'll only ever be able to stand up to Mom in bed!"

"Mom, I need to go to the restroom..."

"Hmm, Mom doesn't necessarily want to meet your girlfriend... female friend. Of course, it would be great if we could meet her." Li Xiaohong got up and locked the door of the rental house.

That's ruthless, Mom! Now I know why Dad can't beat you!

Lin Ran went into the toilet to think of a solution.

Judging from the current situation, my mom won't let me leave unless she hears a girl's voice.

Tao Zhiyao is the only one I'm close to. She's a good girl and I believe she'll definitely help me with this.

Lin Ran made a video call to Tao Zhiyao.

"Unable to connect"

?

Where's the phone?

"Hello, the number you dialed is out of credit..."

This is when you're in arrears!

Tao Zhiyao, I gave you a chance but you didn't use it!

Just then, a message came in.

Jiang Qiaoqiao: As long as it tastes good, my hands are sore from washing vegetables. Tonight I'll continue teaching you how to write sheet music and sing, but don't go out drinking and fooling around.

Lin Ran sat on the toilet seat, feeling like that naked, perverted sculpture throwing a discus.

How could your message come at such a perfect time? It really matches your name, what a coincidence.

Well, I guess I'll just have to bite the bullet and go for it!

Lin Ran: You've gotten me into big trouble.

Jiang Qiaoqiao: Huh?

Lin Ran: My mom found the pack of sanitary napkins you bought and insists on meeting the girl who made me buy them.

"Jiang Qiaoqiao: ...Call your Xiaozhi, it's a good time to meet your parents."

Lin Ran: Her phone is out of credit, I can't get through to her.

Jiang Qiaoqiao: What should we do then?

Lin Ran: You have one minute to prepare. Find a quiet place and don't let the nanny find out. I'll video call you in one minute, hurry up!

Jiang Qiaoqiao: !!!

Suburbs, villa.

Jiang Qiaoqiao hurriedly swallowed the turtle soup in her mouth, but accidentally choked and coughed several times.

"Is Qiaoqiao alright?" Aunt Zhao quickly wiped the corner of her mouth with a handkerchief and patted her back gently.

"N-nothing...no, something's wrong, something really bad!" Jiang Qiaoqiao said慌张地, "Aunt Zhao, please push me back to the bedroom right now, it's urgent, I need to get back in a minute!"

"Should we notify your maternal grandmother?"

"Don't tell anyone, this is my private matter!" Jiang Qiaoqiao was so anxious that the little lame boy almost jumped up. "Aunt Zhao, hurry up and push me up, quick, quick, quick!"

"oh oh!"

Aunt Zhao was also confused about the situation, so she could only follow Jiang Qiaoqiao's orders and push the wheelchair back to the bedroom.

Jiang Qiaoqiao kicked Aunt Zhao out of the bedroom, locked the door, drew the curtains, turned on the air conditioner, climbed onto the bed, covered her body with the quilt to block the sound, put on her headphones, and shakily connected to the video call.

A middle-aged woman appeared on the screen, around fifty years old, with black hair streaked with white, wrinkles at the corners of her eyes, but her eyes were bright and spirited.

"The call went through, Mom. Calm down. This is someone I met online in a game, just a friend..."

"Oh, I know, let me see what kind of girl she is... Hey? Why is the screen black? It's pitch black, I can't see anything."

Jiang Qiaoqiao, covered by a blanket, was extremely nervous as she met a strange elder for the first time. She was panting heavily, and her cheeks were burning hot.

Lin Ran, what are you doing? Why are you suddenly asking me to meet your parents?

"Jiang Qiaoqiao, this is my mom. She wants to say a few words to you," Lin Ran's voice came from the phone.

She took a deep breath and said in a slightly trembling voice:

"Mom... no, Auntie, hello, I'm Jiang Qiaoqiao."

That lousy mouth of mine, it actually slipped up!