It was past seven in the evening when they left the restaurant, and the sky outside had completely darkened.
Once the three parents understood what had happened, they all breathed a sigh of relief, and Old Xia's face once again wore a warm smile.
A while ago, after Qin Tian and Xia Nuannuan bought those two apartments together, Old Xia had soon bought a fully furnished apartment in a high-end residential area near his rented place.
Before, he only rented because he was mostly alone in Jiangcheng, and the living environment didn't matter much to a grown man.
Furthermore, his work often required him to relocate, making it convenient to move anytime, so there was no need to buy a house.
Now that Xia Nuannuan was also studying in Jiangcheng, and after graduation, she would undoubtedly stay in Jiangcheng, Old Xia thought about buying a place as well.
This way, when his wife occasionally visited Jiangcheng, staying in their own home would be more comfortable than a rented apartment.
Of course, the main reason was that he had money; buying an apartment was no different to him than buying a few cabbages.
"Let's go to my place and sit for a bit. I've already booked a room at a hotel nearby. When you're heading back to school later, Xiao Qin, you can give your mom a ride there."
Old Xia stated his plan.
Qin Tian nodded slightly and looked at his mother inquiringly.
"Sure, let's do that!"
Tang Xiuxia agreed with a smile.
"Why stay in a hotel? Don't you have a spare room? Sister Xiu can stay with me tonight,"
Su Xia said to her husband urgently.
"Ah? Well, whatever works. I was just worried Sister Xiu might not be used to it."
Old Xia gave a sheepish smile and added, "The hotel environment is really good. I always arrange for my business friends to stay there."
"That won't do. We have rooms, and it's always better to stay at home."
Su Xia insisted.
"It's fine, I'm used to being alone, and staying at the hotel is quite convenient."
Tang Xiuxia quickly replied.
She understood that it was normal for the couple to want some private time after not seeing each other for so long, and she didn't want to be a third wheel, hindering their interaction and deepening their relationship as future in-laws.
"No, Sister Xiu, don't listen to Old Xia. Those friends are friends, but we are family. What reason is there for you to stay at a hotel?"
"It's really fine. Staying at the hotel is very convenient, and it's on the way for Xiao Tian's drive."
"Mom, Auntie, why don't we head back first and discuss it? It's quite cold to chat here."
Xia Nuannuan said with a helpless smile.
"Yes, yes, let's go back and talk."
Old Xia immediately agreed.
Thus, the group quickly got into their cars.
Old Xia had also driven his Mercedes, so the two cars could accommodate everyone.
Xia Nuannuan chose to ride with Qin Tian, while the two mothers got into Old Xia's car.
Old Xia drove ahead, with Qin Tian following behind.
"Brother, I didn't expect to run into them at this restaurant."
In the passenger seat, Xia Nuannuan turned her head to look at Qin Tian and said with a smile.
Qin Tian nodded without saying anything.
"Are you still upset? Don't be angry, you already taught him a lesson, and the misunderstanding has been cleared up."
Xia Nuannuan consoled him softly.
"It's good that Wang Chao helped this time. Otherwise, even if your parents were willing to believe me, they would still have the bad impression that I have you as a girlfriend and am still promiscuously flirting with others."
Qin Tian said with a calm expression and a hint of displeasure, "Moreover, this was an important occasion for the formal meeting of both sets of parents. The atmosphere was so good, but that scoundrel ruined it. It makes me feel depressed just thinking about it."
"Alright, don't be depressed. It's not all bad, actually."
Xia Nuannuan said with a smile.
"Oh? How so?"
Qin Tian looked at her in surprise.
"Hehe..."
Xia Nuannuan smiled charmingly and explained, "When you threw the flowers and apples at him just now, my mom was praising you, saying you were so handsome and domineering!"
"Really?"
"Yes, my dad also said that a man should be like that, with some spirit."
"If you say that, then I'm not upset at all."
A slight curve formed on Qin Tian's lips.
Xia Nuannuan couldn't help but roll her eyes and asked, "Not upset anymore?"
"Hmm... still a little bit. If you kiss me again, it will be perfect."
"I won't."
"Hurry, hurry, no one is watching."
"Don't mess around, drive properly."
"If you don't come quickly, I'll pull over and force you!"
"Oh, you're so annoying! Fine, just a kiss on the cheek!"
Xia Nuannuan complained with a blush, pouting her lips slightly and leaning in.
Qin Tian also shifted his head slightly to the right. Just as Xia Nuannuan was about to kiss his cheek, he suddenly turned his head and planted a firm kiss on her tempting lips.
Xia Nuannuan let out a gasp, raised her hand to cover her mouth, and glared at him with her large eyes, embarrassed and annoyed.
"That's what you said. I didn't agree to just a kiss on the cheek!"
Qin Tian's gaze returned to the road ahead, and he shrugged with a sly smile.
"Hmph, you should have stayed upset."
Xia Nuannuan snorted unhappily.
"That's impossible. You're my warm baby, how could I bear to?"
Qin Tian said with a smile.
"What are you talking about!"
Xia Nuannuan's pretty face turned even redder, feeling that these sweet words were a bit too much.
"Hahaha... nothing, nothing."
Qin Tian laughed heartily, his earlier郁闷 mood completely gone.
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Soon, they arrived at the house Old Xia had bought.
After entering, those who were visiting for the first time casually toured the place.
It was a modern minimalist style, fully furnished, and also a large apartment with three bedrooms and one living room, a master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, two side bedrooms, a spacious living room connected to a balcony, and all the furniture and appliances were readily available.
Old Xia took out some fine tea and brewed some for everyone on the coffee table in the living room, asking loudly, "Wife, Nuannuan, what do you think of this place?"
"It's not bad!"
Su Xia nodded in approval.
"It's quite good, but I still prefer the two apartments I'm decorating with Brother. They'll definitely be better than this once they're finished."
Xia Nuannuan replied with full confidence and a smile.
"Of course. This is move-in ready, so it's definitely not as good as decorating it yourself!"
Old Xia smiled and looked at his wife, "Wife, if you think anything is not good, I'll get someone to redecorate it."
Su Xia shook her head with a gentle smile.
"No need. I'm not staying here long-term, and I'm more comfortable staying at home in Yucheng."
"It's all our home, wherever we are, it's home."
Old Xia grinned and said generously, "Let's just live here for now. When I have time, I'll find Xiao Sun again and have him take me to that neighborhood we looked at before. We'll buy another new one and decorate it ourselves. The money isn't an issue."
"Oh my, Dad, Mom, you two are enough. Don't forget we're here too!"
Xia Nuannuan reminded them with a speechless expression.
Tang Xiuxia and Qin Tian both laughed at this.
"What? Only you and Xiao Qin can show affection, and we can't?"
Su Xia glanced at her daughter.
As soon as the words left her mouth, she couldn't help but laugh.
"Okay, you continue. Aunt Tang, let's go have some tea."
Xia Nuannuan pretended to be disgusted and pouted, then took Aunt Tang's arm and walked over to sit on the sofa.
For a moment, the room was filled with laughter and a warm atmosphere.