After entering the house, Mu Ziyin first took a shower, then put on dark home clothes and leaned on the sofa to read a book.
I don’t know how long it was before the doorbell rang outside the corridor, followed by someone talking.
"Dad, Mom, you're here." It was Fang Jiayi's voice.
"Yes, it's not easy to come here, Jiayi, mommy tells you that your Aunt Zheng's son is really good. Your dad and I have seen him. He is a handsome man, tall and handsome..."
At this point, the door next door opened, and then the tall figure of Mu Ziyin appeared, holding a bag of garbage in his hand. He smiled and said to Fang Jiayi, "Hey? Jiayi, this is your parents, uncle, aunt, hello, my name is Mu Ziyin."
"Hello, hello." Mother Fang shook hands with him and took a look at him. The boy looked good. Mother Fang asked kindly, "Are you Jiayi's neighbor?"
"Yes, we were college classmates. We often went to and from school together during the four years of college. Our friendship was very deep."
"Really?" When Fang's mother heard the words "deep friendship", her eyes lit up and she asked with a piercing gaze, "Then... are you married?"
"Aunt, I'm still single." Mu Ziyin answered with a smile, modestly and politely.
"So how old are you this year?"
"Mom!" Fang Jiayi couldn't bear it anymore and pulled Fang's mother's sleeve.
Fang's mother ignored her and pulled her hand away, "If you're in a hurry, go in first and don't disturb me while I'm chatting."
Fang Jiayi was speechless. She picked up the things in Fang's mother's hand and went into the house first.
But unexpectedly, Fang's mother actually brought Mu Ziyin into the house, poured him a cup of tea, and greeted him warmly, "Xiao Mu, please sit down. There is nothing in the house. I am sorry for not welcoming you well."
"It's okay, auntie. I'm glad you guys can come. Jiayi, although she's a doctor, doesn't take care of herself at all, especially when it comes to her meals. I see she orders takeout every day, and there are garbage bags piled up at the door but she doesn't even throw them away..."
"Yeah, this girl doesn't know how to clean up. Look at this nice house, but it has been ruined like this." Magazines and drink cans were placed everywhere in the house, and it was obvious that the owner was sloppy and lazy.
In fact, seeing the scene in this house, Mu Ziyin also felt that Ying Xiaorong was completely different from the original Ying Xiaorong. He remembered that Ying Xiaorong was a person full of positive energy, hardworking, studious, diligent, self-disciplined, the house was always clean, always smiling, with a particularly good temper, could cook delicious meals, and had very good taste. But now looking at Ying Xiaorong's home, it was no different from a garbage dump, with clothes piled all over the sofa, shoes covering half of the living room, and snack bags and fast food boxes everywhere. Alas, if Mu Ziyin hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have dared to believe that this was her home.
Fang's mother asked: "Where do you work now?"
Mu Ziyin thought about it and chose an explanation that would not surprise them, "I started my own business and it's doing fine now."
"Have you bought the house?"
“I bought it.”
"Where's the car?"
“I bought it too.”
"Oh, so you are still a social elite?"
Mu Ziyin smiled, "Aunt, you are too kind. I am fine."
"They all bought houses and cars in big cities. If they are not elites, what are they?" Fang's mother smiled like a flower, patted the back of her hand, and said, "In fact, our family was well off before. It was when Jiayi was in college that something happened to our family, which led to the current situation. However, Jiayi's father was lucky enough to survive, so we have nothing to ask for. Jiayi is also a good child. Not only did she buy a house for herself, she also bought high-value insurance for me and her father. Moreover, she has a good job. She is currently the director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Ninth Hospital. As for the issue of future retirement, Jiayi is an only child. She will definitely take care of us two old people in our old age. But we are in good health now. If Jiayi gets married and has children in the future, we can also help take care of our grandchildren while we are still able to do so. Don't you think so?"
Mu Ziyin sat quietly. Fang's mother's words were just a trick on him, but Mu Ziyin really liked to hear Fang's mother say these words, which proved that Fang's mother had eyes for him and thought he was also a man suitable for Fang Jiayi. Mu Ziyin immediately followed her words and said, "Yes, Jiayi is ignorant. Knowing that you two elders are looking forward to her getting married, you should have fulfilled your wish earlier. Besides, if you get married earlier, it will be easier to get back in shape after giving birth."
"That's what I mean, Xiao Mu, you are still filial. By the way, you are the same age as our Jia Yi, so has your family never been anxious about your lifelong event?"
"I'm anxious, but I haven't found a suitable one, so I'll just leave it like this for now."
"Just like our Jiayi." Mother Fang hinted at him, with a gleam in her eyes.
As soon as Mu Ziyin said goodbye and went back, Fang's mother said to Fang Jiayi: "Jiayi, your college classmate is great, and he's also your neighbor. If you can get married in the future, you don't even have to move."
Fang Jiayi rolled her eyes and said, "Mom, you're just wishful thinking."
"I'm just thinking too much. The facts are right in front of us. Xiao Mu is a handsome man and still single. He has a house and a car and runs his own business. A man like Lun is hard to find even with a lantern." Mother Fang took a bite of the apple and put pressure on Fang Jiayi.
Fang Jiayi frowned, "I remember that an hour ago, you kept nagging me about how good Doctor Zheng was."
"No, Mom thought about it and felt that Doctor Zheng was a little fat and not as good as Xiao Mu. Besides, Xiao Mu and you were classmates in college. You have been good friends for several years and know each other well. Mom thinks Xiao Mu is better."
"It turns out that Dr. Zheng is a fat man." Fang Jiayi sneered twice.
Fang's mother said, "That's why I said Xiao Mu is more suitable. After all, our daughter is so beautiful. If she can be with Xiao Mu, then it will be a great honor for mom when relatives and friends come over in the future."
Fang Jiayi: “…”
"His father, don't you think so?"
Father Fang took a sip of tea and said calmly, "Yes, that makes sense."
"See, Jiayi, what your father said makes sense."
Fang Jiayi couldn't listen any more, so she covered her ears and said, "Forget it, forget it, I don't want to listen anymore, I'm going to sleep, good night, Mom and Dad."
"Hey! Jiayi, are you going to see Dr. Zheng tomorrow..." Before Fang Jiayi could finish her words, the door of her room was closed.
Mother Fang frowned, "This damn child! Her father, do you think we should go have tea with Mrs. Zheng tomorrow?"
Father Fang thought for a moment and said, "If you like the kid next door, then don't meet him. Find an excuse to turn him down tomorrow."
"That's right, this Xiao Mu is more suitable. I'll talk to him when I meet him tomorrow."
As a result, early the next morning, Fang's mother met Mu Ziyin again. She was practicing Tai Chi on the first floor and met Mu Ziyin who was jogging in the morning. Mu Ziyin was wearing a white sports suit and waved to Fang's mother.
Mother Fang's heart almost melted, the way she looked at Mu Ziyin was no different from that of her son-in-law.
Fang's mother said to Fang's father: "Look, he still does morning exercises. He lives a very healthy life."
"Yes, you can tell from that figure that she exercises every day." Father Fang agreed.
*
After Mu Ziyin finished his morning exercise, he wiped his sweat with a white towel and took the elevator to the 22nd floor.
The door of Fang Jiayi's house was not closed. Mu Ziyin passed by and was stopped by Fang's mother, "Hey! Young man..."
Mu Ziyin poked his head in and smiled handsomely, "You called me? Auntie?"
"Yeah, are you back from your morning exercise?"
"right."
"Have you had breakfast?"
"not yet."
"Come and eat with me. I just made too much breakfast."
"How can I feel good about that?"
"It's okay, it's okay. We've made too much, and it would be wasted if you didn't come."
Mu Ziyin thought for a moment and said, "Okay, Auntie, I'll go take a shower and come back."
"Okay, I'm almost done, you better try to come here quickly."
"good."
Ten minutes later, Mu Ziyin finished his shower and walked into the Fang family apartment wearing a neat suit. His every move was dignified and calm.
After seeing him in three different looks in two days, Fang's mother's eyes lit up and she praised him with a smile, "Young man, you are really handsome, especially in a suit. Oh, I don't know how many girls will be fascinated by you."
Mu Ziyin smiled politely.
Elders like this kind of man the most. He is polite and gentle. Fang's mother quickly asked him to sit down and called Fang Jiayi, "Jiayi, haven't you finished washing your face yet? It's been almost half an hour. Hurry up."
"It's almost done." Fang Jiayi's voice came from the bathroom.
(End of this chapter)