Paranoid Doctor Only Loves Me
Chapter 239 - 208 Actively Paying the Bill, Both Elders Approve (1 Update)_1

Chapter 239: 208 Actively Paying the Bill, Both Elders Approve (1 Update)_1

As soon as Lu Han appeared, both elders of the Tang Family took an immediate liking to his appearance, heaping praises on him incessantly. As for Tang Su’s ex, in Grandma Tang’s words, he was summed up in four words—sly and rat-like.

Tang Feng: "..."

Yes, Ye Sichen did something wrong by slapping Tang Su, which was indeed despicable and completely lacked any gentlemanly grace.

But, to be fair, Ye Sichen’s looks were favored by many girls, okay?

Back in the day when Ye Sichen first entered school, even though he wasn’t qualified to be the most handsome guy on campus, he was still considered the most handsome in his department or class.

When Grandma first saw this guy’s photo, she was incredibly fond of it, so how did it come to be dismissed as sly and rat-like now?

Grandma Tang, as if she could read minds, glanced at Tang Feng and said, "Back then, Grandma praised your brother to give you face, after all, he was your brother."

Tang Feng: "..."

Well, with Grandma putting it that way, what more could he say?

It’s not that he didn’t like Lu Han, according to Tang Su, Lu Han was a year older than him. If it wasn’t for the fact that he was dating his sister and they had met outside, he would have to call Lu Han "brother."

And Lu Han didn’t care that he was younger; because of his relationship with Tang Su, when he followed her lead and called him "big brother" it was genuine and it was clear that he did it wholeheartedly, without any sense of grievance.

From the way Lu Han spoke, it was obvious that he was well-mannered, and coupled with his behavior, Grandpa Tang was also very satisfied.

It was hard to say exactly what was good about him, but inexplicably, they just really liked him.

That’s why it’s so important for a couple to meet the parents before marriage. Sometimes, that first impression really counts.

Kids grow up with insufficient world experience, and having the elders take a look can be quite beneficial.

Upon entering the door, Lu Han did not just sit down on his own but waited for Grandpa Tang to speak. Only then did he sit down properly next to Tang Su, and this alone made Grandpa Tang feel the other party was well-cultured.

Unlike when Ye Sichen visited their old home and displayed a superior attitude of a city dweller; when offered freshly-picked fruit from the orchard, he even pickily complained about it.

Although he was quietly questioning Tang Su whether such fruit was edible, his old ears heard him perfectly clear. His old lady was right, if it weren’t for giving face to Tang Feng, he would have swept that kid out the door with a broom.

Even if he didn’t have a good impression of Ye Sichen, if Tang Su liked him and Tang Shengyi and his wife had no objections, he, the old man, was still willing to accept it.

After all, they wouldn’t be living together; they would just meet during holidays, and with many people around, they wouldn’t talk much.

That wouldn’t be too bad.

But everyone understands that it’s best if a child can find a partner who not only they love but also gets along with the elders.

Just like now.

Lu Han, with his charming conversations and appropriate conduct, not only won the affection of the elders but also captured the hearts of his parents and godmother. After one meal, Tang Feng realized that if he opposed Lu Han, he might be fighting a lone battle.

This not being enough, Lu Han casually mentioned living across the door from Tang Su which made the elders happily nod in agreement to stay over at his place.

Tang Feng furrowed his brows. "Well, how about this, Grandpa and Grandma, it’s just the first meeting tonight. You two stay at Tangtang’s place, and I’ll go bother Doctor Lu for the night. What do you think, Doctor Lu?"

"It’s fine by me, big brother," Lu Han nodded. "Besides, it’s not a bother."

"..."

Tang Feng pursed his lips, indeed very articulate.

"Alright then, it’s settled. Staying at a hotel for the night is quite costly anyway," Grandpa Tang said with finality.

The matter was thus arranged between the two generations, leaving Zhao Xinlan, who had wanted to offer her room, with no chance to speak.

As Su Ruoan thought about taking the elders back the next day, she considered borrowing Lu Han’s car. Tang Shengyi quickly intervened, saying there was no need, "Tomorrow morning, your second uncle will come up to pick you up. He might even deliver fruit to the boss on the way."

"Oh, that’s good then," Su Ruoan nodded. That meant there was nothing to worry about; she just needed to prepare for the trip to Beijing.

At this point, Grandma Tang inquired about Su Ruoan’s family. "Your mother and your brother, since they’ve returned to the country this time, I heard they won’t be going abroad again, right?"

"Yeah, not going out anymore. When you get old, the leaves fall back to their roots. Her wish is to be buried with my dad centuries later. She wanted to stay abroad, but my dad disapproved of her foreign ways," Tang Su said, half-jokingly.

But it wasn’t entirely a joke. When her mother called her earlier, she always said she dreamt of their father, complaining about her staying abroad.

That’s why she insisted on getting her son to come back to the country.

"Although your mum and I never went abroad, we really don’t care for that kind of thing. The last time Tang Feng wanted to take us on a trip overseas, we turned him down," Tang Shengyi said, feeling there is no place like home.

When you’re old, why bother with all that fuss?

"Exactly, Tang Feng always asks us to come live in Haicheng, but every time we go, we only stay for a month at most and then return," Tangtang said.

What she meant was that neither of the elderly couple wanted to go to the luxurious big cities. They preferred the country air, eating the vegetables they grew, raising chickens and ducks, and if they wanted fish, they could just go to the fishpond to catch them. How green and eco-friendly that life was.

In big cities, you can’t buy the kind of organic vegetables that are everywhere in the countryside.

"Everyone has their own way of living, as long as you are happy, don’t worry about others. Auntie, Uncle, cheers to you both. Here’s to your health and longevity," Zhao Xinlan raised her glass, bringing the atmosphere to a climax.

"Good, thank you, Xinlan,"

"Why so polite? After all these years, Tang Su, Tang Feng, and I have been on good terms, and I’m also the godmother to Tangtang and Fengfeng. We’re all family here."

"Yes, ’family’ is the right word. Xinlan, thank you. Come on, old man, let’s drink another with you."

"Sure, thank you, Uncle." Zhao Xinlan generously poured another round for both of them.

Su Ruoan was also in high spirits today and had two drinks. Tang Shengyi drank as well. Everyone at the table had some alcohol, but it didn’t matter because Lu Han had decided to call for a designated driver.

The rest would take a taxi.

So there was no worry about drunk driving.

Toward the end of the meal, everyone was exceedingly happy. Lu Han took the opportunity to slip away to the restroom and paid the bill, a gesture that made both Tang Shengyi and Su Ruoan rather embarrassed.

The Tang family elders praised Lu Han immensely, commenting on his generosity and how he took care of the bill without making a fuss about it. It was only when Tang Shengyi summoned the waiter that they discovered their private room’s bill had already been taken care of.

No matter how much money he made, the fact that he voluntarily picked up the tab for the whole family earned him a five-star rating.

The young people on TV these days, especially those going on dating shows, would complain if their dating partner wanted to eat something nice, accusing them of being materialistic.

Of course, those who purposefully order the most expensive dishes, take extras home, and even bring along a bunch of relatives to freeload are unacceptable. But if someone just brings a friend or relative for a normal Chinese meal, they’re accused of being materialistic too.

Do they really have to go eat at a roadside stall with you to be considered non-materialistic?

It’s just that reasonable demands are acceptable, but overly excessive ones naturally aren’t indulged.

"Why did you pay the bill for our whole family?" Su Ruoan felt it wasn’t right.

"It’s fine, I came to mooch off a meal and didn’t bring a gift for the elders, so consider it my way of showing respect to Grandpa and Grandma Tang," Lu Han said with a smile, besides, it wasn’t that much money.

"You’re not allowed to do this next time, okay?" Su Ruoan wasn’t going to argue over this issue with him.

"Lu Han, we appreciate your kindness, but we really feel bad about it," Tang Shengyi expressed.

"Not at all, you earn money to spend it. Did you enjoy the meal, Tang Grandpa? If you want, I can take a couple of bottles of this liquor home with us?"

Tang Shengyi quickly shook his head, "No need, no need, the liquor in the hotel is expensive. Su Ruoan’s dad will take care of it for me. Don’t worry about this, in the future, when you visit the old home with Su Su, it’s enough to bring a couple of bottles for Grandpa,"

With these words, he solidly recognized Lu Han’s relationship with Tang Su.

He even immediately called himself Grandpa, omitting the Tang surname.

"Alright, Grandpa." Lu Han couldn’t stop smiling.

Under the table, Tang Su also held onto Lu Han’s hand, her heart surging. With the support of her grandparents, she was even less afraid of her older brother’s disapproval.

After all, his lone disapproval ultimately meant nothing.