Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 477: Attempt to Persuade

Chapter 477: Attempt to Persuade

"Eh, Dad? Mom? Big brother, did you all come back together?"

Xiao Yi looked at Fatty Tang’s excited expression and was just about to say something when he heard Fatty Tang already exclaiming with another look of surprise, and simultaneously, there was a burst of footsteps behind him.

Dad, Mom?

Hearing Fatty Tang’s words, Xiao Yi immediately turned around, his eyes filled with a touch of curiosity as he looked behind him. Upon seeing, his face became momentarily speechless.

Aren’t these two the couple I just ran into downstairs?

Are they Fatty Tang’s parents?

No wonder I was saying he looked somewhat familiar. Now, looking closely, aren’t they very much like Fatty Tang? The eyes, the nose... except for their figure not resembling Fatty Tang, they almost seem carved out of the same mold.

It was precisely because of their figure that he hadn’t thought of Fatty Tang earlier.

"Hello, Uncle, Auntie!"

Xiao Yi quickly shrugged off the thoughts in his mind, his face revealing a slight smile as he greeted the two.

"Are you the Xiao Yi that Fengfeng has been talking about?"

Tang’s Mother seemed to be a very astute person, and her figure was completely different from Fatty Tang’s, being slender and quite tall, with large, bright eyes that exuded a sharp light, and signs of hardship etched on her forehead, yet they did not make her look aged; instead, they conveyed a sense of maturity and wisdom.

Hearing Xiao Yi’s enthusiastic greeting, she didn’t respond directly but sized him up from head to toe, speaking in a tone that was neither cold nor warm.

Next to her, Tang’s Father also measured Xiao Yi with his eyes, remaining silent without speaking.

"Yes, I am that Xiao Yi, heh heh."

Xiao Yi’s warm greeting did not receive a warm response from them but seemed somewhat cold, or even perhaps hostile. He didn’t take it to heart, keeping an enthusiastic smile on his face.

"Ahem, Dad, Mom, this is the big brother I often tell you about, Xiao Yi, whom I met at school."

Fatty Tang felt his parents’ coolness and hostility and couldn’t help but give Xiao Yi a somewhat apologetic look. Then he tried to smooth things over with his parents, "You guys come in first and sit down to talk slowly."

"Big brother?"

Hearing Fatty Tang’s reference to Xiao Yi, Tang’s Father frowned slightly.

"Ahem, it’s just the dorm at school, we call each other by age; Uncle Tang shouldn’t take it to heart."

Hearing Tang’s Father’s words, Xiao Yi immediately knew that Fatty Tang’s reference had caused a misunderstanding, and his face revealed a helpless expression as he glanced at Fatty Tang, then quickly explained to Tang’s Father.

He certainly didn’t want to leave a bad impression on Tang’s Father preemptively, as that would not bode well for the conversation to follow.

"Yes, yes indeed."

Fatty Tang also realized he had misspoken, and upon hearing Xiao Yi’s words, he quickly nodded emphatically in agreement.

Seeing Fatty Tang’s demeanor, both Tang’s Father and Tang’s Mother frowned unconsciously and looked at Xiao Yi again with a trace of wariness.

That their son cared so much about this person, who he had casually mentioned before them but never really took seriously, only giving perfunctory responses, now seeing his demeanor, they instantly felt something amiss.

Being businessmen who had been through thick and thin in society for many years, they naturally wouldn’t think simplistically.

As far as they were concerned, Tang Feng was their son and the sole legitimate heir to their fortune. If it were normal friendship, it would not matter, but from the current situation, not only did he arrange for them to meet Xiao Yi, but it also seemed that he was extremely obedient to this guy named Xiao Yi, which made them cautious.

What was Xiao Yi’s purpose? What kind of person was he? By interacting with Tang Feng, was there any special purpose?

These were issues they had to consider.

"Uncle and aunt, hello, I really appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedule to meet me today. Let’s go inside and sit down first."

Sensing the change in Tang’s father’s and mother’s expressions, Xiao Yi was slightly startled but soon understood the cause of it and couldn’t help but give Fatty Tang a wry smile. However, he did not feel any aversion to their gazes either. Standing in their position, it was only natural for them to have some thoughts.

His heart was open; he had no interest in scheming against Fatty Tang, so he faced their gazes without fear, maintaining a calm expression with a polite smile.

This young man really was extraordinary!

Watching Xiao Yi’s face remain calm and smile slightly, Tang’s father and mother exchanged a look, both seeing a hint of surprise and shock in each other’s eyes.

Xiao Yi seemed to be only about twenty years old, not much older, in the same class as their son, and his clothes were very ordinary. With their discernment, they could tell at a glance that his outfit couldn’t be worth more than five hundred yuan. They had heard from Fatty Tang about Xiao Yi’s background; it seemed this young man came from some mountain area and his family circumstances were quite ordinary.

Such a young man, facing their scrutinizing gaze, yet managing to remain so composed!

Just this alone made them feel that this young man was not ordinary. It seemed there was good reason that their own son followed him so closely!

But inside, their alertness towards Xiao Yi grew even stronger.

"No need for that, we can just talk here. We still have other matters to attend to and don’t have much time."

Tang’s mother and father looked at each other, and it was Tang’s mother who spoke first, her voice extremely cold.

"Mom!"

Fatty Tang, seeing that his mother was so rude to Xiao Yi without showing any courtesy, became anxious and started to speak, but before he could finish, he was cut off by a sharp glance and a cold remark from his mother, "If you are not satisfied, then we don’t need to talk at all."

Xiao Yi slightly furrowed his brows, then gently patted Fatty Tang’s shoulder, signaling him not to say anything more, and turned his gaze directly to Tang’s mother. He pondered for a moment, beginning to organize his thoughts, "All right, since uncle and aunt are so busy, I will not waste your time. Let’s cut to the chase."

"Uncle and aunt, I want to ask, why do you reject Li Ling? As far as I know, Li Ling is a very good girl..."

"Classmate Xiao, I think you misunderstand something. This is our personal family matter. What does it have to do with you?"

But as soon as Xiao Yi started to speak, he was immediately interrupted by Tang’s mother, her gaze piercingly sharp as she scornfully said, "Moreover, do you think that girl is worthy of our Fengfeng? Fengfeng is a graduate of Z University, he is going to study abroad in the future, he will continue to pursue higher education, and he will take over our business. And that girl? She is just a high school graduate."

"I know, Fengfeng is infatuated with her right now, she still looks young and beautiful, but that’s no problem, I believe our Fengfeng will come to his senses eventually. He is still young, and we have plenty of time."

"Mom, you are wrong, Li Ling and I are truly in love, it’s not at all as you say..."

Fatty Tang, hearing his mother utter those words, immediately started to argue heatedly.

Xiao Yi listened quietly to Tang’s mother’s words, and the more he listened, the deeper his frown became. Towards the end, he almost spoke up, but ultimately, he held back.

First, they were Fatty Tang’s parents, and second, from Tang’s father’s and mother’s perspective, their words were not too outrageous. Although he could not accept or agree with them, he could understand.

At the same time, he began to reflect.

When he had agreed to help Fatty Tang, he had no understanding of Fatty Tang’s parents. Now he realized that things were not so simple; Tang’s mother and father seemed not so easily persuaded.

Moreover, he discovered that their prejudice against Li Ling went far beyond his previous imagination.

"Uncle and aunt, indeed, this is your family affair, and I, an outsider, have no right to talk about it, but as Tang Feng’s friend, and since he respects and trusts me, seeing him in pain every day, I cannot help but step up and speak a few words."

After briefly organizing his thoughts, Xiao Yi gently waved his hand, once again comforting Fatty Tang to keep calm, then looking towards Tang’s mother and father with a serious expression, he said, "While I understand your feelings and know you want what’s best for Tang Feng, I think there are a few points where you may be mistaken. True, Li Ling has only high school education, but she is indeed a good girl. Judging a girl should not be based solely on academic credentials!"

"Another point, the relationship between Tang Feng and Li Ling is something I have witnessed. Their affection is sincere, not as you think with Li Ling seducing Tang Feng or Tang Feng getting caught up in her beauty. And, as far as I know, Tang Feng has already decided that Li Ling is his life partner. You know your son best, why can’t you try to accept Li Ling instead of forcibly separating them, making them miserable?"

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