Try Saying You Don't Like It - Chapter 41

Chapter 41

He Xinglan’s scent was close enough for Yin Qiuman to feel her own heartbeat.

Accompanying Yin Qiuman’s pounding heart was the sound of someone descending the stairs from upstairs.

Yin Qiuman immediately pushed He Xinglan away.

“There… there are people.”

Yin Qiuman’s voice was soft, carrying no deterrent power, sounding more like an invitation to pursue.

He Xinglan’s eyes flickered, then she smiled widely, taking Yin Qiuman’s hand: “Then let’s go back to the hotel first.”

That’s right, even though He’s father and mother had come, He Xinglan was still staying at the hotel, as were her parents. However, He’s mother wanted to spend more time with the elders, and He’s father naturally had to accompany her.

Hearing He Xinglan mention the hotel, Yin Qiuman recalled her mother Leng Ci’s words.

Biting her lip, she hesitated for a while before saying: “How about… you check out of the hotel room?”

“Check out?” He Xinglan was confused and subconsciously asked: “Where would I stay if I check out?”

“My mom said you should come home to live.”

He Xinglan was instantly overjoyed, her eyes shining as she stared at Yin Qiuman: “Manman, what did you say? Our Mom said I should live at home?”

He Xinglan certainly didn’t want to sleep in a separate bed from her girlfriend.

Habit was a terrifying thing. She had only slept with Yin Qiuman for a few nights, but last night, staying alone in the hotel, the room felt so cold and desolate. There was no one to talk to and no warm, soft girlfriend to hold. She nearly suffered from insomnia.

Yin Qiuman’s words were undoubtedly amazing news to her.

“Really? Really? Did our Mom really say I should live at home?” He Xinglan repeatedly confirmed, as if afraid it was a delusion.

Yin Qiuman looked at He Xinglan’s joyful expression and smiled in return, her tone a little tart: “My Mom likes you much more than she likes me.”

He Xinglan chuckled, then said seriously: “However, the reason our Mom likes me so much is still because of you.”

“Because she hopes I will treat you as well as she treats me.”

Just like her own parents: because they loved her, even though they knew she liked girls, they ultimately chose to be inclusive. It wasn’t because they were open-minded or indifferent; it was simply because they loved her.

Back at the hotel, He Xinglan decisively checked out, pulling her suitcase and going home with Yin Qiuman.

When He’s father and mother returned to the hotel, intending to chat with their daughter, they called her and found out she had already gone to live at Yin Qiuman’s house.

He’s father: “More promising than me.”

He’s mother: “If you’re staying at Manman’s house, don’t sleep in! Be diligent. Do the dishes, mop the floor, cook, and help Manman’s mother with things. That’s how you become likable.”

He’s mother worriedly instructed her.

He Xinglan: “…Mom, is that how you behaved the first time you went to Dad’s house?”

He’s mother: “Of course not.”

He Xinglan: “Then why are you making me do it? Don’t you care about your daughter anymore?”

He Xinglan realized that ever since her mother knew she was with Yin Qiuman, she had become less and less important in her mother’s heart. It was all Manman, Manman, Manman. Was Manman really that good?

Well, Manman is indeed good. Hehe.

He Xinglan lay on Yin Qiuman’s bed feeling happy, enveloped by Yin Qiuman’s scent. She felt like she had fallen into the warm ocean named Yin Qiuman.

“Don’t worry, Mom. Manman’s parents really like me. They won’t make me do chores.”

She’s relying on their favor to become arrogant?

He’s mother was about to ask her daughter when she had become an idiot, but He Xinglan then said: “Mom, your daughter isn’t stupid. I know how to earn brownie points with the in-laws.”

He’s mother: Finally feeling a little relieved.

He’s mother was about to give a few more instructions, but He Xinglan had already impatiently hung up the phone.

No other reason: Yin Qiuman had finished her skincare routine and was about to go to bed.

He Xinglan quickly put her phone on the nightstand, lifted the covers, and patted the spot she had just warmed: “Jiejie, come quickly. I’ve warmed the bed for you.”

“Hurry and try it. It’s so, so warm.”

Yin Qiuman obediently lay down next to He Xinglan. The moment she lay down, He Xinglan’s arm wrapped around Yin Qiuman’s soft waist, and the other hand tucked the blanket in: “Cover up well. Don’t catch a cold.”

“Mm,” Yin Qiuman replied, asking: “Was that Auntie’s call just now?”

He Xinglan nodded: “Yes, it was my Mom.”

“My Mom and Dad went back to the hotel, realized I wasn’t there, and called to ask. I told her I was invited to stay at home by my mother-in-law. My Mom told me to behave well and not get kicked out by the mother-in-law.”

“By the way, Jiejie, since my parents are here, should we…”

“Are you talking about them meeting?” Yin Qiuman finished He Xinglan’s sentence.

He Xinglan nodded repeatedly.

“It’s a coincidence, and I’m in a hurry.”

He Xinglan looked serious.

As for what she was rushing for, Yin Qiuman already understood without her having to spell it out.

Yin Qiuman blushed and said: “Then I’ll talk to my parents about it tomorrow morning.”

He Xinglan shook her head: “Let me talk to Mom.”

Meeting Yin Qiuman’s confused gaze, He Xinglan smiled: “After all, I’m the one who’s in a hurry.”

“As for Jiejie…”

“I’m in a hurry too,” Yin Qiuman quickly cut in.

Only she used to be the only one in a hurry, but now that she and He Xinglan had a confirmed relationship, both of them were in a hurry.

They were both impatient to solidify their relationship as partners and longed for the sincere blessings of their loved ones.

The next day, Yin Qiuman woke up earlier than He Xinglan. She didn’t have the habit of sleeping in unless she had worked late the night before.

But Yin Huaishan and Leng Ci woke up even earlier than Yin Qiuman.

Seeing their daughter, Yin Huaishan subconsciously asked: “Has Xingxing woken up too?”

“Not yet.” Whenever He Xinglan was mentioned, Yin Qiuman always looked gentle. “Xingxing likes to sleep in. Let her sleep a little longer.”

Leng Ci chuckled: “It’s good to sleep in, it’s good. It means she’s young. Look at your dad and me; at our age, even if we want to sleep in, we can’t.”

Yin Qiuman smiled lightly: “Right, Mom, Xingxing’s parents are back. I’d like you and Dad to meet them.”

Although He Xinglan said she would handle this last night, Yin Qiuman couldn’t wait.

A meeting between the two families represented the recognition of their relationship. Both Yin Qiuman and He Xinglan hoped to receive this affirmation.

“That’s great!” Leng Ci and Yin Huaishan agreed without any hesitation.

“When? How about we make it today since they’re already here? Invite them over for lunch.” Leng Ci seemed even more eager than Yin Qiuman.

“Today at noon?” Yin Qiuman hesitated for a moment, then nodded: “Okay, noon it is. I’ll go call Auntie and Uncle now.”

“Then I’ll go out and buy groceries immediately.” Yin Huaishan quickly stood up, taking on the task of grocery shopping.

“I’ll write the menu.” Leng Ci also sprang into action.

He Xinglan never expected that the morning after her first night staying at her girlfriend’s house, she wouldn’t be woken up by a good morning kiss from her girlfriend, but by her own mother pulling her ear to wake her from sleep.