Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 1038 - 1081: Xu Yingying’s Parents Finally Agreed

Chapter 1038: Chapter 1081: Xu Yingying’s Parents Finally Agreed

Li Yifei took advantage of the moment and said, "Mom and Dad, I know this is very unfair to Yingying, and I am really guilty about it. I can only treat her better and better, not worse because of Lin Qiong."

Xu Shanshan’s mother rolled her eyes and didn’t speak immediately. After a while, she asked Xu Zhenguo, "What do you think?"

Xu Zhenguo sighed, "To be honest, of course, I hope Yingying could be with Yifei alone, which is the norm for a couple. Even if there are quarrels, that’s normal. But under these circumstances, I really don’t know what’s best. As a man, I clearly understand how big the temptations from the outside world are. Even the most resolute person, when facing temptation, can have moments of weakness. The more successful a man is, the greater the temptations he faces. This doesn’t mean those women are shameless. A successful man is also very attractive to them. But is it really good to have both Yingying and Lin Qiong together? Wouldn’t that be like having a wife and a concubine? That isn’t right. Moreover, by not giving Lin Qiong a formal status, over time, wouldn’t she feel disappointed? What would her parents say and how would we face our relatives and friends in the future? Would they be happy with a daughter of a bureau chief being someone’s mistress?"

Turning to look at Yifei, Xu Zhenguo spoke earnestly, "Yifei, you need to think this over carefully. You’re young. It might feel nice having a wife and a lover, but it also means your responsibilities are much greater. Conflicts between spouses can also become more frequent. There’s no avoiding problems when two people with completely different habits start living together, and adding another person only complicates matters. Even a small hint of favoritism on your part could cause instability at home. These might sound like small issues, but whether a couple can stay together for a lifetime often depends on these small things. How many divorces happen over major principles? It’s often the unresolved small disagreements. The minor problems you’ll face later could well be not just simple additions; conflicts between two women can escalate exponentially."

At this time, Li Yifei said seriously to Xu Zhenguo, "Dad, I fully understand what you’re saying. I’m not some naïve young guy who takes marriage lightly. Since I’ve chosen this path, I must bear the responsibilities and even work harder for them. Yingying and Lin Qiong have also been working hard. From what I see, the three of us do get along quite well. Yingying and Lin Qiong are both open-minded and cultured. If there are conflicts, we will discuss them openly and resolve them in the light of day."

"Are the three of you together now?" Xu Yingying’s mother couldn’t help but exclaim.

Li Yifei smiled awkwardly and said, "Mom, last time you visited our house, Lin Qiong was already living with us. We just couldn’t explain it at the time, so we had to put on that act."

"You all... really..." Xu Yingying’s mother shook her head repeatedly. In her view, she would never allow another woman to share her husband, but her daughter was able to do just this, which really made her feel helpless and annoyed.

"Mom, there’s one more thing I need to clarify. We three are also trying out this way of life. If it really doesn’t work out, Lin Qiong has said she will leave and let Yingying and I be together."

"Really? Did Lin Qiong really say that?" Xu Yingying’s mother immediately asked.

Li Yifei nodded and said, "Yes, we are together now."

"This world is too crazy. What’s going on?" Xu Yingying’s mother sighed repeatedly.

Xu Shanshan chuckled, shaking her mother’s shoulder, "Mom, times are changing. There are some things you might not like, but that doesn’t mean there’s no happiness. I’ve been keeping an eye on them, and it feels pretty good. My sister and Lin Qiong get along well. Besides, with my brother-in-law having such a big family business, what’s the harm in having an extra woman around? My sister’s position as the main wife is solid and unchanging. Who will care when your son-in-law, is still considered your son-in-law?"

"You, you side-stepper, what were you doing earlier? Such a big matter, and you didn’t even mention it to me," Xu Yingying’s mother vented her frustration on Xu Shanshan.

Xu Shanshan grinned and replied, "If we told you two old antiques earlier, wouldn’t you have made a big fuss already? Just relax. Our brother-in-law will always treat you like his own parents. Look, he even specifically reserved this house for you two old folks. Where else would you find such a good son-in-law? Just turn a blind eye, and as long as you two don’t make trouble over this, my sister and brother-in-law will definitely arrange the wedding ceremony when they find time. If they don’t, you can take it out on me."

"Silly girl, are you threatening me?" Xu Shanshan’s mother glared.

"No way, I’m just stating the facts. If sis and brother-in-law aren’t holding the wedding yet, isn’t it because they’re afraid you won’t agree to Lin Qiong’s involvement? Hehe, come on, getting angry is bad for your health. What’s there to be angry about over such a good thing?"

Xu Zhenguo and his wife exchanged glances and then shook their heads at each other with a sigh. Xu Shanshan’s mother said, "Alright, then, I won’t interfere with this matter. It’s your young people’s business. If you really think it’s good, then go ahead."

Li Yifei quickly said, "Thank you, mom. Thank you, dad. I’m really grateful."

Patting Li Yifei’s shoulder, Xu Zhenguo said, "Yifei, even though we agree, I hope you keep a low profile and avoid stirring up public sentiment. After all, this kind of thing is still generally unacceptable, and Lin Qiong is a police officer at the Sub-bureau. If this gets out, it could ruin her career. Sure, with your status, whether Lin Qiong works doesn’t really matter to you. But remember, a woman with her own career is always the most beautiful."

Li Yifei nodded earnestly, "Dad, don’t worry. We won’t make a spectacle of ourselves. We just want to be happy. If we flaunted it, that would only bring unnecessary pressure on us; it would be disrespectful to you."

"Haha, that’s excellent. A joyful conclusion, isn’t it? Brother-in-law, so about that sports car for me?" Xu Shanshan nudged Li Yifei with her shoulder.

Li Yifei laughed, "Whatever you want, can I possibly refuse to buy it for you?"

"Damn girl, selling out your sister for a sports car," Xu Shanshan’s mother muttered, but since she had agreed, there was no need to fuss over it anymore. Moreover, seeing the relationship between Li Yifei and Xu Shanshan, it was clear that Li Yifei and her family were like one.

At that moment, Li Yifei’s phone rang. It was Lin Qiong. Li Yifei quickly answered, and Lin Qiong said, "Yifei, my parents just got off the plane. Could you pick them up?"

Li Yifei promptly agreed, and after hanging up, he turned to the Xu Zhenguo couple and said, "Mom, Dad, Uncle Lin and Aunt Lin have also arrived in Mile City. I’m going to pick them up."

Xu Shanshan’s mother said, "These two, they move so quickly. By the way, have you talked to them about it yet?"

Li Yifei shook his head. "We haven’t brought it up to them yet."

Xu Shanshan said with a giggle, "Later on, Mom, you’ll have to help out and be the mediator."

"What? You’re making me talk about this? Can’t you guys handle it? I’m not going, I’m not losing face on this. It’d be like I’m begging for Lin Qiong to join the family."

Li Yifei quickly made his escape, thinking it would be better to let Xu Shanshan persuade her parents. It was somewhat inconvenient for him to hang around.

At the airport exit, he met Lin Qiong’s parents. Seeing it was Li Yifei who came to pick them up, smiles spread across their faces, and Lin Qiong’s mother warmly said, "Yifei, why didn’t Qiongqiong come with you?"

Li Yifei quickly replied, "Qiongqiong had a meeting at the City Bureau, so it’s just me."

"Hehe, you’re also a busy man. There was no need for you to specially come for us. We could have just taken a taxi." Although that’s what she said, Lin Qiong’s mother was clearly pleased. Li Yifei’s gesture of picking them up showed that his relationship with Lin Qiong must be good, otherwise, he wouldn’t have come.

"Uncle Lin, Aunt Lin, Yingying’s parents also arrived today. They are at the new house, and we’re having lunch there. Do you want to join us?"

Lin Qiong’s mother frowned slightly—she hadn’t known about the Xu Zhenguo couple’s arrival. This trip was supposed to be to speak directly to Li Yifei and Lin Qiong. Now that Yingying’s parents were here, it would be inconvenient. Nevertheless, Lin Qiong’s father said with a smile, "Old Xu is here too? Well then, let’s go there."

"That’s good, let’s head to the new house," Li Yifei quickly replied.

In the car, Lin Qiong’s mother asked, "Yifei, how are things between you and our Qiongqiong now?"

Driving, Li Yifei replied, "Pretty good, we’ve been getting along well."

"And... how about with Yingying?"

"Also pretty good."

"You kid, how can everything be ’pretty good’? You have to choose one eventually."

After discussing it with the Xu Zhenguo couple, Li Yifei now felt relaxed and smilingly said, "Uncle Lin, Aunt Lin, let’s talk about this slowly. Don’t worry, I’ll definitely give Lin Qiong a proper explanation."

"I’m telling you, you can’t just keep dragging this along. After all, Yingying is still your lawful wife. Our Qionqiong can’t keep waiting like this."

"I know, I know," Li Yifei repeatedly assured them, confident that once the Xu Zhenguo couple helped mediate, Lin Qiong’s parents would definitely be convinced.