Siheyuan: How the Little People Live

Mother Xu is a very good cook and she prepared the meal in no time.

Ye Wenwu wanted to take the initiative to help. After all, he came here to confess everything to her parents. It would not be good to just sit there and watch them busy.

However, in the end Ye Wenwu was unable to help and had to play chess with Mr. Xu out of boredom.

Ye Wenwu was a complete loser in chess in his previous life, so he was no match for the experienced Mr. Xu.

He played three games in a row, and Old Xu defeated his opponent in every game, which really satisfied his chess addiction.

When everyone sat together preparing to eat, the atmosphere suddenly became extremely solemn.

Ye Wenwu didn't know how to start for a moment, so he could only lower his head and eat in silence.

At this moment, Mr. Xu slammed the table and said loudly:

"I asked Xiaoye to come here. Just tell me what you think! Why do you have to do this?"

His tone was slightly dissatisfied and reproachful, and he was obviously unhappy with his family's attitude.

"Grandpa, don't be angry!" Xu Ying shouted anxiously, her eyes full of worry.

Ye Wenwu on the side quickly comforted him: "Mr. Xu, don't be angry. After all, your uncle and aunt have been busy since they came back, and they may not have much time to pay attention to other things."

Father Xu and Mother Xu looked at each other, and seeing that their father had made his attitude clear, they felt that there was no need to suppress their inner thoughts any longer.

Father Xu said seriously, "Dad, since you said so, I have to say a few words."

Father Xu paused for a moment and continued, "Ying'er can't decide on her own. She just graduated, how much can she know about love? Besides, our Xu family's current political situation is not very optimistic. The youngest son of the Li family is indeed capable, and the power behind his family is also quite powerful."

Although Father Xu did not mention Ye Wenwu directly, every word he said was like a thorn, piercing deep into Ye Wenwu's heart. Ye Wenwu's lips trembled slightly, but he didn't know how to refute.

"As for Xiaoye, I'm not saying you're incompetent, but do you know how much effort our Xu family has put into climbing to this position? Don't blame me for being too realistic. What benefits can Ying'er get from marrying you? Will she suffer with you? Or do you have the ability to let Ying'er live a good life?"

"And if Ying'er marries the youngest son of the Li family, she will have no worries about food and drink for the rest of her life. What's more important is that the youngest son of the Li family has a good character. Why should I choose you?"

Xu Ying's expression changed slightly.

"Dad, how can you say that? Didn't you and mom also fall in love freely in the beginning? Why do I need you to arrange things for me? The great man said that we now advocate freedom of love."

"Uncle, Aunt, I understand your good intentions as parents, but Ying'er and I are truly in love. If you break us up like this, will Ying'er be happy even if she marries someone else in the future?"

Ye Wenwu certainly couldn't let Xu Ying go alone. He immediately stood up and said, "Ying'er, you have to listen to your dad about this matter. Don't lose your temper again. This is all for your own good."

Xu's mother also tried to persuade her daughter. She knew her daughter's temper very well and was afraid that she would get stuck in a dead end. So she said, "Yes, Ying'er, you have to be obedient! We are all doing this for your own good."

Ye Wenwu gently patted Xu Ying's hand under the table, signaling her not to conflict with her parents. He looked at Xu's father and mother firmly, and said sincerely: "Uncle and aunt, I know you are worried that Ying'er will have a hard life with me. After all, I am just a worker in your eyes now, and it's good enough to live a good life. But please believe me, my love for Ying'er is sincere, and I am confident that I can give her a happy life."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "But please, uncle and aunt, give me a little time. I will prove that I have the ability to give Ying'er a good life, the kind that she won't have to worry about food and clothing. Although I am just an ordinary worker now, I have been working hard to learn and improve myself. I believe that as long as I am given enough time and opportunities, I will definitely be able to do better."

Ye Wenwu came here to express his position and at least to make a promise. He hoped that through this communication, he could let Xu's father and mother see his determination and sincerity, and also let them know that he was full of hope and confidence in the future.

Ye Wenwu was filled with helplessness and regret at the moment. He realized that he was too ordinary in his previous life and did not accumulate enough abilities and resources to cope with the current predicament. He knew that he was in a very passive situation, but he had no way to change the status quo.

"Uncle and aunt, please give me some more time!" Ye Wenwu said sincerely, "Please believe me, if I can't prove my worth during this period of time, I will leave on my own initiative without you driving me away."

Although Ye Wenwu knew that these words might not impress his uncle and aunt, he had no choice but to go all out.

Xu Ying looked at Ye Wenwu and felt very sad. She knew that Ye Wenwu had been under great pressure for this matter, so she didn't dare to speak easily and could only look at her parents with expectant eyes.

However, when she saw the firm and indifferent eyes of her parents, she felt extremely disappointed. So she turned her attention to her grandfather.

Old Xu looked solemn and complicated. He seemed to see his former self in Ye Wenwu, the one who was brave and unyielding.

"Liuyang, I had already chatted with Xiaoye before you came. Although he has no background and his job is not very stable now, I can clearly see the energy in him." Old Xu said earnestly.

Hearing their father say this, Father Xu and Mother Xu were somewhat moved. After all, in this family, they still had to listen to Old Xu's opinion. Since he had decided to give this kid a chance, they were too embarrassed to directly object.

"Since you have already spoken, we won't say anything more. However, I still have to say this in advance. If you can't produce any results to prove yourself within this year, I will never agree to let my daughter marry you! No matter how much you pester me, I will do everything I can to make you leave this city!"

Father Xu stared at Ye Wenwu with a gloomy face. He really couldn't understand how this kid managed to convince his father.

Ye Wenwu and Xu Ying looked at each other, their eyes sparkling with joy, as if they saw the dawn of hope. They were secretly glad in their hearts, with happy smiles on their faces.

"Grandpa, Dad and Mom, I know you are the best!" Xu Ying shouted excitedly, her voice full of gratitude. She held her parents' hands tightly, her eyes revealing her deep dependence and trust in her family.

Ye Wenwu was also very excited. What he was most worried about was that his uncle and aunt would not give him a chance to show the camera. Now, he finally breathed a sigh of relief and felt extremely relieved.

"Mr. Xu, uncle and aunt, thank you for giving me this opportunity. I will definitely prove it to you!" Ye Wenwu said firmly, with a hint of confidence and determination in his tone. He knew that this opportunity was hard-won and he had to go all out to satisfy his uncle and aunt.

After finishing his meal, Ye Wenwu did not stay for long and left Xu's house in a hurry. He walked briskly and was in a good mood, as if he had seen the road to future success.

At this time, a tense atmosphere filled the Xu family's room. Both Xu's father and mother looked gloomy and frowned, as if something was bothering them.

"Do you think Dad is getting old and confused? How could he make such a decision? At the beginning..." Father Xu lowered his voice and complained with dissatisfaction. His eyes showed doubts and confusion about his father's decision.

"Keep your voice down!" Xu's mother hurriedly stopped her husband, fearing that someone would hear her if she spoke too loudly. She frowned, a trace of worry flashing in her eyes.

"I don't know what kind of magic potion that kid fed our dad to make him willing to stand up for him. But there is absolutely no way that kid can do that. I have investigated and he doesn't even have a background. If he wants to get our approval, he can't just fool us with something casually." Xu's mother said firmly, with disdain and contempt in her tone.

"No, I always feel uneasy in my heart. We can't let this kid do things in peace. We have to add fuel to the fire later to protect him."

Mother Xu seemed to have thought of something and continued, "And our daughter must be transferred away. She can't stay there any longer. Unless he can prove to us that he is capable, we can let them meet again. But I believe they will never have a chance again."

"Well, wife, you are still smart. Let Zhan Long teach that kid a lesson. I believe that Zhan Long will definitely do something when he finds out that this kid is trying to snatch Ying'er from him."

"What I hate is that our dad agreed tonight. Otherwise, if we had just rejected it tonight, I wouldn't have believed that kid could come up with anything."

"Alright, alright, we're just a poor boy and we still have work to do tomorrow, let's go to bed early."

Xu's mother and father were talking to each other. They were full of disdain and vigilance towards Ye Wenwu. They decided to take measures to prevent Ye Wenwu from getting close to their daughter.

Xu's mother believed that she needed to strengthen control to ensure that Ye Wenwu could not do his work with peace of mind. She also planned to move her daughter away from where she was with Ye Wenwu to avoid contact between the two again.

Only when Ye Wenwu can prove his ability will it be possible for them to meet, but Xu's mother firmly believes that this is almost impossible.

Xu's father agreed and mentioned that Zhanlong could be asked to deal with Ye Wenwu. They all believed that Zhanlong would take action because of Ye Wenwu's relationship with Xu Ying.

Xu's mother complained that if her father had not agreed tonight, they would have directly rejected Ye Wenwu. She believed that even if Ye Wenwu made some moves, he would not be able to stir up much trouble.

Finally, Father Xu reminded them that they still had to work tomorrow and should rest as soon as possible. As the lights in the room went out, silence enveloped the entire house.