Chapter 1040: Chapter 1045: Meeting the Parents

After Lin Feng and Su Zi left the hotel, they hailed a taxi on the roadside. Su Zi casually told the driver an address, only to see him show a shocked expression and smile wryly at her, "Miss, um, the courtyard you mentioned, my car can’t get in there..."

Su Zi nodded, "Yes, I know, you can just park at the guard post..."

The driver took a deep look at Su Zi, nodded, and replied, "Alright!"

Lin Feng didn’t say anything; he calmly sat in his seat, completely prepared to face the challenge.

Soon, the taxi appeared on an inconspicuous street near the Old Imperial City, arriving in front of a somewhat old-time courtyard, where the driver stopped and dropped off Su Zi and Lin Feng.

The driver pointed at the nearby armed guard post and said with a wry smile, "I can only take you here..."

Lin Feng took out a hundred-yuan bill and handed it to the driver, "Thank you, sir, keep the change."

"Thanks a lot!" The driver glanced gratefully at Lin Feng but sighed inwardly, thinking this kid is quite lucky to have charmed a girl living in this kind of courtyard; he will surely have a bright future!

Su Zi led Lin Feng closer to the guard post.

"Miss Su, may I ask who this is?" The guard first greeted Su Zi politely, then turned his curious gaze to Lin Feng beside her, asking with a smile.

"This is my friend, I’m here to help him register to avoid any trouble for you..." Su Zi softly spoke to the guard.

"That’s for the best..." The guard chuckled and directly took out a notebook, handing it to Su Zi.

Su Zi meticulously registered Lin Feng’s details on it, including his ID information, then led Lin Feng through the gate.

Lin Feng followed closely behind Su Zi, surveying the surroundings. This courtyard was a common old-style apartment in the Imperial City, with independent three-story brick buildings every ten meters, appearing serene yet spacious.

The autumn wind was bleak, and the sycamore trees on both sides of the path had already shed their leaves. Perhaps it was too early; Lin Feng hadn’t seen a second pedestrian.

"We’re here..." Su Zi held Lin Feng’s hand and pointed to a small building not far away, speaking softly.

Lin Feng looked up to see the house wasn’t much different from the others. The only highlight was the second-floor balcony lined with strange potted plants, indicating the owner’s peculiar hobbies.

"Don’t speak randomly later..." Su Zi was anxious about Su Zhenxian’s summons, so she was cautious at this moment.

Lin Feng nodded, "Alright... after all, this is your home, you call the shots."

Su Zi frowned slightly, shook her head with a wry smile, and said, "I wish I called the shots, but my home isn’t under my say..."

In conversation, Su Zi led Lin Feng closer to that small building, opened the door, and walked in directly.

"Dad, Mom, Aunt, Uncle... you’re all here..." The moment Su Zi entered, her expression became stiff, greeting the people inside repeatedly, her voice trembling a bit.

Lin Feng followed inside, turned to look, and realized that in the Su Family’s living room sat four elderly men and women, each staring at Su Zi with solemn expressions, wordless yet imposing.

No wonder Su Zi was this nervous, it turns out the elders in the Su Family never smile... Just as Lin Feng thought this, in the next second, he noticed the elders’ gazes simultaneously shifted to him, becoming even more stern...

Among them, an elder sitting in the middle of the sofa was particularly eye-catching. Despite his bloodshot eyes and weary appearance, his authority remained undiminished. He casually twirled a pair of walnuts, scrutinizing Lin Feng with his eagle-like gaze, seemingly surprised.

"Brother, is this the kid who snatched Su Zi from Hua Wanqing last night? He doesn’t look like it; he’s so young, how could he have beaten Hua Wanqing?" A woman in her fifties sitting beside the dignified elder humorously spoke, sharing a resemblance with Su Zi.

"Lin Feng, this is my dad..." At this time, Su Zi carefully whispered to Lin Feng, introducing him, "Next to him is my aunt, Su Xian’er..." 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Su Xian’er... that name is truly simple... Lin Feng almost laughed upon hearing Su Zi’s introduction but managed to control himself and refrained from laughing. Instead, he respectfully bowed his head to greet Su Zhenxian and his sister, "Mr. Elder Su, Auntie, I’m Lin Feng, a classmate of Su Zi."

Su Zhenxian didn’t speak, continuing to scrutinize Lin Feng, showing a hint of contemplation on his face.

Su Xian’er, intrigued, looked at Lin Feng with a smile and said, "Kid, were you just snickering? Do you think Auntie’s name is funny?!"

Lin Feng’s expression tightened, internally thinking; Su Zi’s aunt is indeed of close kin, not only does she resemble Su Zi, but her peculiar temper is also inherited. He clearly wasn’t laughing, yet she noticed? Maybe she’s just trying to provoke him...

"Auntie, you misunderstood, I wasn’t laughing..." Lin Feng shook his head seriously, "I was just overwhelmed by Auntie’s charm earlier, feeling a bit nervous..."

"Heh... you’re quite eloquent, kid. I’m fifty years old, what charm do I have?" Su Xian’er shook her head, responding to Lin Feng with interest.

"Ah?" Lin Feng feigned surprise, glancing at Su Xian’er and earnestly saying, "Auntie, you’re actually fifty already?! How possible... you look no older than thirty..."

Lin Feng’s words were a bit exaggerated. Although Su Xian’er was well-maintained, she appeared around her forties, claiming less than thirty was an overstatement...

Lin Feng was outright flattering Su Xian’er... since she intentionally emphasized her age, it shows she’s mindful...

Sure enough, after Lin Feng spoke, Su Xian’er smiled slightly; she knew Lin Feng was obviously flattering her, but women are odd creatures, regardless of age, if you compliment them, they think you’re nice...

It’s a natural vulnerability!

"You’re quite a talkative young man! Su Zi, looks like you picked well... Auntie thinks he’s very promising..." Su Xian’er cheerfully remarked to Su Zi.

Seeing Su Xian’er charmed by a single line from Lin Feng, Su Zhenxian rolled his eyes, speechless and shook his head, "Xian’er, stop stirring things up..."

Su Xian’er noticed Su Zhenxian speaking up, dared not argue back, lightly chuckled, and glanced at Lin Feng again, offering an encouraging look.