The old man had a stern face, his hands on the table, and said nothing.
The old lady was no longer as warm as usual. She just gestured with her chin, "Sit down first."
Xia Xingchen pulled out a chair and sat down as he was told.
She knew what the two elders came for. Her eyelashes drooped slightly. Before they could speak, she said, "It's just a misunderstanding."
"Misunderstanding?" The old man's voice became heavy as soon as he opened his mouth.
The old lady looked at him, and he took a deep breath and suppressed his emotions, "What a misunderstanding! Could it be that you haven't checked into a hotel with that kid from the Yu family yet?"
Xia Xingchen pressed his fingers against his knees, his fingertips digging into his palms.
"Did he go or not?!" Although he knew that the photos were not fake, the old man still refused to give up and insisted on listening to her.
"…" Her lips trembled and she nodded, "I'm going."
With a "bang", the old man slapped his palm on the table and stood up suddenly. "Adult men and women went to get a room, slept on the same bed, and there are photos as evidence. And you still dare to say that it was just a misunderstanding! Don't tell me that you were just chatting under the quilt!"
"Old man, please keep your voice down!"
“Gently! How do you mean gently?!” The old man’s eyes widened with anger. “Not to mention that Ye Qing, who was cuckolded, is embarrassed, even I am embarrassed! It’s only been a short time since it was exposed, and those old fools are calling to make fun of me! If it weren’t for the fact that you are the daughter of the second brother, I… I would have asked you to get out long ago!”
Xia Xingchen's breathing became tense.
She didn't know how to explain it, and it seemed that no one would believe her no matter what she said.
"This is indeed the case..." The old lady sighed and continued, "I heard from Lanting that you two are planning to get married tomorrow?"
"If you dare to get married tomorrow, I will die in front of you!" the old man roared.
Hearing this, Xia Xingchen finally knew why they came. She could understand their feelings. Now that she and Bai Yeqing hadn't married yet, the ridicule on the Internet was already spreading.
Another political party has even started photoshopping his photo, adding a green turtle on his head and posting it online, which has now topped the Internet charts.
In this situation where everything is still unclear, if the two of them really go to get the certificate, what kind of ridicule will everyone make of them...
She felt heartbroken just thinking about it.
I feel sorry for him.
"If everything is fine with you two, I'll go back first." Xia Xingchen did not reply, but stood up and was about to leave.
The old man and the old lady also stood up. At this moment, the door was pushed open. Lan Ting suddenly appeared at the door.
She was obviously in a hurry, so she only wore an ordinary coat. She was cold and the coat was damp.
"Don't make things difficult for Xingchen." Madam Lanting looked around at the three people, then walked over and protected Xingchen. "You don't believe her, but I do. I believe she is innocent!"
Every word was decisive.
Xia Xingchen was half embraced by Madam Lanting, and she felt warm. Her cool heart became warmer, and even her eyes felt slightly hot.
This incident was her own fault, and she couldn't blame anyone else. The person who framed her took such misleading photos, so it was reasonable for everyone to misunderstand her. She originally thought that no one would believe her.
"Whether she is innocent or not, in the eyes of everyone, she is not innocent now. If you get married tomorrow, do you know what the consequences will be?" The old man looked at Lan Ting, "You are also a politician. She is not clear, but are you not clear?"
Bai Yeqing is bound to be pushed to the forefront again. In fact, he is already at the forefront now.
"I am indeed very clear about the consequences, but I believe Ye Qing knows it better than me. Ye Qing will naturally make the decision whether to get married tomorrow or not. You can't convince Ye Qing, so you point your spearhead at Xingchen. That's unreasonable!" Lan Ting rarely said such serious words to the Bai family.
"What kind of decision does he have? He is just possessed by the devil!"
"We are all adults. No matter what decision he makes, he will have the courage and psychological preparation to bear all the consequences. Why do you two have to worry too much?" Lan Ting said sternly. The anger he had in the political arena in the past had completely disappeared after he came back and saw Bai Qingrang. Love can make a woman softer. However, at this moment, in order to protect her daughter, that momentum was unconsciously released.
The old man wanted to say something, but the old lady pulled him back.
"I'll take Xingchen away." Lan Ting said, and took Xia Xingchen out.
Xia Xingchen felt warm in his heart and held her arm. Lan Ting lowered his head to look at her, and she smiled, resting her head on her shoulder like a spoiled child.
"It's okay." Lan Ting stroked her head with heartache and sadness.
"I know..." She sighed, looking up with tears in her eyes, "So, many mothers feel this way..."
Lanting also laughed.
"You don't regret recognizing me now, do you?"
“I’ve never regretted it.”
Lan Ting looked relieved, "Your father was going to come too, but his health..."
"I see. You never forget to pull dad along."
Lan Ting smiled and said nothing more. The two of them walked down from Shi'an Mansion, shoulder to shoulder and hand in hand.
"Mom." Xia Xingchen suddenly spoke softly.
"Um?"
"If... Ye Qing is your son and I am not your daughter. If something like this happened, would you still let us get married from your perspective?"
"..." Lan Ting was silent for a long time, and then answered truthfully, "No. He is the president, and his every word and action is subject to national and international scrutiny. Before he is responsible for his woman, he must first be responsible for his people, his country, and the political party that supports him. This is what a mature man should do. In this case, if he is still willing to marry you, it means that he really loves you, but he can't explain it to the public."
Xia Xingchen didn't say anything else.
The wind from the river bank blows over, chilling my heart.
She took off the scarf from her neck and placed it around her mother's neck.
"Please put on more clothes. The weather is getting colder."
"I'll take you back."
"No need, we have a driver. You can go back and take care of dad!"
She insisted, so Lan Ting did not insist on sending her off. Xia Xingchen did not get into the driver's car, but just walked aimlessly along the river.
The driver drove the car and followed behind her.
She stared blankly at the river, the ripples of the wind blowing were like her heart at the moment. She took out her cell phone and checked again and again, but there was still no call from him.
There is no information about him either.
Did he really not see it, or... did he simply not want to pay attention to me
She hugged herself tightly. The latter possibility made her feel empty, painful and confused.
"Hey, is that Xia Xingchen?" At this moment, a voice suddenly sounded.