NABC 72: Celebration
72: Celebration
Han Wen didn't know how her mother planned to handle Bai Feifei, but she wasn't worried. It was a mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationship; they could figure it out themselves.
If he interferes recklessly, he'll definitely do more harm than good. Then, if Mom gets angry and Bai Feifei feels wronged, whose side should you take?
Therefore, the wisest course of action was to stay out of it. Even when accompanying Bai Feifei to work, he never mentioned this matter.
"Han Wen, Auntie suddenly called me today and asked me to come upstairs." Bai Feifei, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke up.
"My mom wants to see you. What's up?" Han Wen looked surprised. "She's been so busy with work lately, how come she has time to see you?"
"You really don't know about Auntie looking for me?" Bai Feifei pressed, her expression somewhat disbelieving.
"No, Feifei, you don't believe me?" Han Wen was speechless.
"You've lied to me before, haven't you?" Bai Feifei snorted.
"I swear to God, Feifei, aside from that one time I thought about tricking you into bed, I really haven't lied to you about anything else." Han Wen gripped the steering wheel with one hand and raised the other to swear, "You have to believe me, I'm an honest and good man, you know?"
"Han Wen, you're shameless." Bai Feifei was speechless.
"I'm thick-skinned and have a big appetite. You're my girlfriend, and I don't need to be hypocritical or overly serious in front of you." Han Wen explained, "I want you to see the real me, a man worthy of your devotion and trust."
"Auntie, her?" Bai Feifei sighed, frowned, and fell silent.
Han Wen continued driving attentively and didn't ask any questions.
Upon arriving at work, Han Wen put on a mask and opened the car door. After Bai Feifei got out of the car, he protected her with the tender care of a mother hen protecting her chicks.
Bai Feifei is currently unknown, has no bodyguards or drivers, no agents or assistants, and Han Wen handles almost all of her work single-handedly.
To say that she didn't feel Han Wen's kindness towards her would be absolutely false. It would be impossible for her not to be moved.
After taking several steps, Bai Feifei suddenly stopped. Then, she looked up at Han Wen beside her.
"What's wrong?" Han Wen asked with concern, noticing that her expression was a bit off.
"Hanwen, don't you want to know why your aunt wanted to see me?" Bai Feifei suddenly asked.
"I don't want to know," Han Wen laughed.
"Why?" Bai Feifei asked.
"Because curiosity will kill me," Han Wen replied. "That's between you and my mother, or you could say between you and your mother-in-law. I can't interfere."
Feifei, please, for the sake of how good I've been to you, don't hurt me.
"You, you're really going to drive me crazy." Bai Feifei shook her head, sighed, and after thinking for a moment, said, "Book two plane tickets to Xiamen University. I'll go with you to Xiamen University to receive the award."
"Why did you suddenly change your mind?" Han Wenming asked knowingly.
"I'm your girlfriend, isn't it only right that I go with you?" Bai Feifei explained, "My pursuits and ideals are important, but yours are important too. I can't just think of myself and neglect you."
"Okay, I understand." Han Wen nodded.
After Bai Feifei went to work, he couldn't help but sigh. His mother's methods were truly extraordinary. She was indeed experienced and wise.
The problem is, Han Wen's real-life experience seems to be no less than Han Qingyan's. This only shows that men can never truly understand women; only women themselves can truly understand women.
Since Bai Feifei has agreed, Han Wen only needs to proceed according to plan. In fact, two days should be enough for the round trip, and it won't take much time.
Han Wen spent the whole day with Bai Feifei at work, and didn't drive home until it got dark.
After seeing his mother, he couldn't help but ask, "Mom, what did you say to Feifei today? Why did she suddenly change her mind?"
"This is a matter between my mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, so don't worry about it." Han Qingyan shook her head, looking somewhat smug and in complete control. "When the time comes, you can just take her to Xiamen University to receive the award."
Wenwen, it's rare for you to take her to such a far place, this is a great opportunity, remember not to miss it.
You're all grown up now, and you've been in relationships before, so you should understand what I mean. There are some things you don't need me to teach you; you have to learn them yourself.
"Mom, aren't we going a bit too far by doing this?" Hanwen couldn't help but ask.
"Too much?" Han Qingyan shook his head: "I didn't bully her or force her. I just laid things out with her and explained it to her."
One should not be too greedy. The idea of wanting everything is unacceptable. Indecisiveness will only harm her.
She has neither the ability to establish her own power base nor the strength to sell herself to a higher bidder, so why should she keep you hanging on and dragging you along?
You are my son, so naturally I will consider you first in everything I do. If it weren't for the fact that she is a good girl, do you think I would allow you to date her?
Wenwen, there are plenty of good girls in this world. If it weren't for her, you would have had many more and better choices.
Han Wen knew his mother was right, so he stopped worrying about it. He had his reasons for choosing Bai Feifei, but unfortunately, Han Qingyan was unaware of them.
"Even if you're a female knight-errant, you'd never be a match for my mother." Han Wen couldn't help but shake his head: "Feifei, in this life, you'd better just be my woman."
Time flew by, and Han Wen asked Bai Feifei to stop her work and fly with him to Xiamen University.
In his past life, Han Wen had never been on an airplane. This is his first time in this life as well. And Bai Feifei is actually the same as him.
The two newbies spent a long time at the airport getting their tickets and boarding the plane, feeling embarrassed, frustrated, and at a loss for words.
The plane flew for more than two hours before finally reaching its destination. The two people disembarked and left the airport. Then, they took a taxi towards Xiamen University.
The awards ceremony will be held tomorrow morning at the Jiannan Auditorium of Xiamen University. Mr. Zhuang Chongwen will fly in from Zijing City in advance to personally present the awards to the winners.
Han Wen's plan is to receive the award tomorrow morning and then fly back to Beijing with Bai Feifei in the afternoon. Therefore, he and Bai Feifei can only stay at Xiamen University for one night.
In such a short time, he didn't think anything wonderful could happen between him and Bai Feifei.
Because of his criminal record, he had already aroused the other party's suspicion. It would be extremely difficult to make a move now.
However, when Han Wen led Bai Feifei into the hotel to book a room, the other party requested a double room, which only had one double bed.
"Feifei." Han Wen looked at the other person with an incredulous expression.
"Han Wen, I'm so happy and proud that you won the Zhuang Chongwen Literary Award." Bai Feifei smiled, looking a little shy. "Tonight, we rarely have time alone together, so let me celebrate with you properly."