Stronger from Earth-Chapter 139: The Meeting

"Dad, Mom, finding a boyfriend isn't easy for me, so please don't meddle and mess things up between us.

If I can't get married, I'll end up staying at home forever, mooching off you forever, eating and drinking on your dime."

Lin Cheng cherished Wang Xuan deeply and feared her parents might make things difficult for him. It was better to give some forewarning now, and if she could coax them into going easy, that'd be even better.

She kept glancing at the clock, feeling a bit anxious because Wang Xuan said he'd come, but she didn't know what the scene would be like later on.

Father Ling slammed the table, an aura of authority about him, and said, "What nonsense, my daughter won't be left on the shelf? Your conditions aren't bad, so don't make jokes here.

I'm asking you, do you have this boy's information? Prepare a copy for me to see."

Lin Cheng found herself speechless. Her father was used to issuing commands, being in charge of a company like Ling Pharmaceutical, overseeing thousands of employees.

But could he not bring this style home?

"What do you mean, information! Who do you think I am? I'm dating, not drawing up a detailed dossier."

Sure, some women do that, organizing files on their backup plans, picking and choosing who's best.

But she's definitely not that kind of person.

"Alright, alright, you two don't argue, take it slowly, there's no rush."

Mother Ling smiled and asked, "Sweetie, what's his name, his education level, where's he from? You must at least know that, right?"

Lin Cheng nodded, trying to string some words together to paint a brighter picture of Wang Xuan, hoping to leave a good impression on her parents.

"Yeah, he's also from Jiangyou Province, graduated from the same school as me..."

Before Lin Cheng finished, Wang Xuan rang the doorbell.

"He's here, I'll go open the door." Lin Cheng got up quickly, walking briskly to the door, and saw Wang Xuan.

She quietly said, "You're here. I'm handling them now, unsure how things are. My mom's okay, but my dad can be tough, so be careful."

"I understand." Wang Xuan hugged her and gave her a reassuring peck on the forehead.

Wang Xuan walked into the living room, bowing slightly to greet them: "Hello Uncle and Auntie, I'm Wang Xuan, Lin Cheng's boyfriend. I heard you wanted to see me, so I came over as soon as I could."

"Have a seat," Father Ling said.

As soon as they met, he had already been sizing up Wang Xuan. His looks were slightly above average, not quite a handsome man but decent and presentable.

For a man, as long as he's not ugly, looks aren't crucial since it's not how he earns a living.

He was quite muscular, his vigor took Father Ling by surprise, noticing Wang Xuan's current level, at the peak of Meridian Opening in his twenties, which was quite outstanding.

And this young man's gaze, unfaltering when meeting his eyes, clearly indicated he's seen the world, remaining composed, unlike others who might feel uneasy.

Wang Xuan sat next to Lin Cheng, across from Father and Mother Ling.

Father Ling said, "Hmm, Wang Xuan, not a bad name at all. Wang Xuan, how long have you been dating Chenchen?"

"Ten days."

After Wang Xuan said that, the two across couldn't help but raise their eyebrows. They hadn't expected their daughter had only been seeing this guy for ten days.

It did seem a bit soon for them to show up.

"But Uncle and Auntie, I've known Lin Cheng for six or seven years already. We were together back in college, where she really helped me," Wang Xuan said with a smile.

"How old are you?" Mother Ling quickly inquired. Hearing the word 'senior' raised her suspicions.

"I'm twenty-four, almost twenty-five," Wang Xuan replied.

This age was a year or two younger than Lin Cheng, and his academic level was known too, not quite a Ph.D. like hers but an undergrad degree.

"A girl three years older is worth her weight in gold, and it's good Lin Cheng's a bit older. She's a virtuous woman, very good at managing the household," Mother Ling praised her daughter.

Hearing that, Lin Cheng wished she could dig a hole and hide. Wang Xuan knows her better than anyone—she has no home-making talent!

Wang Xuan just smiled and stayed quiet, so Father Ling asked, "Wang Xuan, after graduating university, why didn't you choose to continue your studies? Do you think your relationship with Chenchen might face challenges because of your education?"

"Some people prefer staying in school, but I started exploring the world early, so I didn't choose further studies.

Though I spent some time as an assistant in a lab, chatting with Lin Cheng was great, no barriers there.

If we were in the same field, we might even talk less, so it's quite good this way.

She enjoys her research, while I'm on the Martial Dao path, spending most of my time on cultivation."

They chatted for quite some time, and Father and Mother Ling asked a lot of questions. Upon realizing the two got along well and had strong feelings, with even some inclination towards marriage, they moved on to real tests.

"Wang Xuan, what's your family background? What do your parents do?" Father Ling asked.

"I'm from the mountains of Dragon Mountain. My parents didn't want jobs outside and don't really work, just grow some Spirit Fruit and Spirit Seed to get by, quite ordinary."

Wang Xuan wasn't ashamed to say his parents weren't prestigious figures. In fact, he was quite straightforward about his family's humble background and was content with their life.

Even if not wealthy, his parents treated him well, and being born in such a family, he wasn't ashamed to share.

"I see." Father Ling nodded, realizing Wang Xuan reached this cultivation level not due to family support but through his own efforts.

Such a talented, diligent youth who had achieved so much on his own was impressive, far better suited for his daughter than some rich kids he knew.

"So, what about your job?" Mother Ling asked.

Lin Cheng was a bit displeased, "Why are you asking him so much personal information, like you're investigating! It's too much."

Wang Xuan squeezed her hand slightly, indicating it was not an issue, no need to worry.

"I am currently a Middle Level instructor at the Immortal Martial Combat Hall in the new area. The pay's decent, enough to support myself."

Wang Xuan projected his electronic credentials.

"This is my villa in Spirit Valley, it's quite comfortable for living. If I marry Lin Cheng, it can serve as our marital home, I'm sure she won't feel shortchanged."

"Here's my personal savings, ten billion Star Yuan. It's not much, but it should provide us a comfortable life without any issues."

"This is my newly registered company—Changsheng Pharmaceutical Group, which Lin Cheng and I jointly own. We'll soon launch some developed products on the market, which serves as our joint venture."

"I've also purchased a fifty-million price hover car, it's quite convenient for travel, ensuring Lin Cheng won't need to squeeze into suspended urban rail cars."

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Wang Xuan didn't wait for further inquiries, he laid everything on the table directly. Asking bit by bit didn't mean much, and he had some decent credentials, so might as well put it all out there.

"We're not focused on these things, no need to show us. It makes us seem materialistic.

But your conditions are good, though far from comparable to the Ling family, you can ensure a worry-free life, so it won't lower Chenchen's living standards."

Even though Mother Ling said so, in reality, these were things they would ask. Wang Xuan's proactive disclosure spared them any awkwardness.

They were reasonably satisfied with Wang Xuan's conditions, though not the best they'd seen, certainly better than some young people they knew.

As his cultivation is high and prospects good, they had no complaints at all.

Today, Father Ling and Ling Ze, along with his wife, met with Wang Xuan in the living room for a friendly discussion, with the atmosphere being very cordial.

On several issues, both parties exchanged views, concluding with a perfect ending over dinner. In a gesture of respect, Wang Xuan personally escorted Father and Mother Ling back home.