The second half of the year was spent on intense training and competitions. This was until the end of the World Series when the national team was on vacation. Pei Feng pondered on the idea of officially visiting Jiang Shaoyu’s parents. After all, he had successfully proposed marriage. He should go to visit the Jiang house.
Pei Feng checked the information of Jiang Shaoyu’s parents, inquired about the elders’ preferences, and bought a large box of gifts. His parents were traveling again this year. Pei Feng simply came to Jiang Shaoyu’s house to celebrate the new year with large and small bags of gifts.
In order to look more mature in front of his elders, Pei Feng deliberately changed his clothes. The suit was tailored to make him have wider shoulders, long legs, and a strong figure. He also had his hair styled, making him look taller and more handsome than usual. Even Jiang Shaoyu felt his eyes brighten at the sight.
Pei Feng followed Jiang Shaoyu into the house and said with a smile, “Hello, Uncle and Aunt. Happy New Year, Big Brother.”
Jiang Shaocheng wanted to say, ‘Who is your big brother?’
Father Jiang’s face was very serious. He looked at Pei Feng and said nothing. Mother Jiang took the initiative to calm down the atmosphere. “Welcome. Come in and sit down.”
Pei Feng changed into slippers and came to the living room. He put all the gifts on the table and said politely, “It is my first time visiting Uncle and Aunt. I didn’t know what to bring. I heard that Uncle likes to collect calligraphy and paintings, so I went to the auction to win a painting and give it to you. I also bought some jade jewelry for Aunt. These gifts are for Big Brother and my sister-in-law, as well as my younger nephew.”
Jiang Shaocheng rolled his eyes silently.
It was such thorough consideration, and the whole family had a share. He really put effort into winning people’s hearts!
The moment his little nephew heard there was a gift, he hurriedly rushed over, “Do I have one too? This is the limited edition Lego, right? I really wanted to buy it. Thank you, Fred!”
Mother Jiang opened the jewelry box and took a look. This set of jade jewelry was emerald green. It was clear and without any flaws. It was worth a lot at first glance. She accepted the gift happily. “Xiao Pei, you are really thoughtful.”
Xu Yan came over and saw his son excitedly unpacking the Lego nearby. He said, “You are too polite. Why bring a gift for the child as well?”
Pei Feng smiled. “Children are also members of the family.”
This sentence was immediately approved by the little nephew. “That’s right! Children also have human rights!”
Out of politeness, the Jiang family’s attitude toward Pei Feng was quite friendly. Except for his older brother, who had some opinions about Xiao Pei, and his father, whose attitude was unclear, his mother, sister-in-law, and little nephew seemed to like him a lot.
There was still some time until lunch. Pei Feng went to the kitchen and actively helped Mother Jiang.
Jiang Shaoyu was called to the study by his father and older brother.
Jiang Rong said with a calm face, “If you bring an alpha back to celebrate the new year before getting engaged, what will happen if word spreads about it?”
Jiang Shaoyu’s expression was calm. “What’s the point? The fact that Pei Feng and I are together has long spread throughout the country and has been on several hot searches. Relatives and friends should already know.”
Jiang Rong: “……”
There was no way to refute his son’s words. This was a national CP. As long as anyone usually looked at Weibo, they would know that Pei Feng and Jiang Shaoyu were a couple.
Jiang Shaoyu followed up by saying, “I have already received Xiao Pei’s engagement ring. I can’t return it, right?”
Jiang Rong and Jiang Shaocheng looked at each other.
Jiang Shaocheng’s tone was stern. “You actually agreed to his proposal? He is only 22 years old. Why are you in such a hurry to agree to him?”
Jiang Shaoyu asked back, “You were only 22 years old when you married my sister-in-law. You are allowed to be in a hurry, but I’m not allowed?”
Jiang Shaocheng quibbled. “I… I’m an alpha! Besides, your sister-in-law and I got engaged when we were in school. Can we be the same?”
Jiang Shaoyu looked at him coldly. “Aren’t you a double standard? You are an alpha, and you couldn’t wait to get married as soon as you graduated from college. Xiao Pei is also an alpha. Why can’t he marry the person he likes earlier?”
Jiang Shaocheng’s expression was ugly. “Can you stop protecting him all the time?”
Jiang Rong said in a low voice, “Okay, stop arguing!”
‘Jiang Shaocheng, do you have any ideas in your mind? Ever since you were little, you have quarreled with your brother. Have you ever won a quarrel against Jiang Shaoyu? Don’t overestimate your capabilities!’
Jiang Shaoyu looked at his father and said calmly, “Didn’t you want me to find a suitable alpha? Instead of urging me to go on blind dates, it is better for me to find one myself. Now that I’ve found an alpha, I’m bringing him back to show you.”
Jiang Rong rubbed his throbbing temples and asked in a low voice, “You… has the problem of pheromones disorder been solved?”
Jiang Rong said, “Yes, I fit Xiao Pei’s pheromones very well.”
Jiang Shaocheng felt very uncomfortable when he thought about how Dog Pei would mark his younger brother.
Maybe he really had a double standard. After all, this was the younger brother he raised himself. He was reluctant to hand over his younger brother to others.”
Jiang Shaocheng lowered his voice and asked, “How far have you progressed?”
Jiang Shaoyu said in a calm tone like he was saying, ‘I ate rice today.’ “The thorough mark has been completed.”
Jiang Shaocheng: “!!!”
Dog Pei, come here. I promise to beat you to death!
Jiang Rong’s expression also changed. He didn’t expect his son to be so open-minded… was it a thorough mark?
Jiang Shaoyu raised an eyebrow and continued to stick in the knife. “I took the initiative.”
The father and son: “……”
Jiang Shaoyu continued, “So I will be responsible for Xiao Pei.”
Jiang Rong’s head almost exploded. He never expected that his son, who seemed cold and round, would take the initiative to let an alpha mark him completely before they were engaged. He remembered what the doctor had told him in California. If Jiang Shaoyu wasn’t with an alpha, he would have to take injections every day to control his pheromones. A long-term injection of drugs would cause great damage to the body.
He still remembered the last time Jiang Shaoyu came home. His skin was pale, his body was thin, and he looked malnourished. After returning home this time, his complexion looked much better. He looked fatter and healthier than before. It seemed that after being completely marked, his body gradually returned to normal.
Jiang Rong remembered the suffering Jiang Shaoyu had gone through in the past few years. His heart tightened, and he whispered, “Forget it… it is your business. You decide.”
Jiang Shaocheng’s eyes widened. “Dad… are you going to agree?”
Jiang Rong frowned. “Is it useful to oppose it?”
Jiang Shaoyu had a firm personality and was very independent. After forcing him to retire, the father and son almost became enemies. Before when asked to go on a blind date, Jiang Shaoyu ignored it. Now that he had found a boyfriend, he even took the initiative to be marked… Jiang Rong didn’t dare to object any longer, lest there be another father-son breakup.
Jiang Rong coughed lightly and asked, “That Xiao Pei is four years younger than you, isn’t he?”
Jiang Shaoyu replied, “Yes.”
Jiang Rong was worried. “When the two of you are together, you take care of him, right?”
Jiang Shaoyu’s lips curved up. “He isn’t as naive as you think. We are together, but he takes care of me more.”
His father and older brother were skeptical.
Jiang Shaoyu continued, “When it is time to get married, I will tell you after discussing it with Xiao Pei.”
Generally, the parents of both parents would meet to formally propose and get engaged. Then the parents would discuss the wedding date and the thorough mark completed after the marriage…
Jiang Shaoyu was good. The order was completely messed up. He was thoroughly marked before the wedding and would set his own wedding date.
He had been independent since he was a child. No matter what he wanted to do, he would do it after careful consideration and never discuss it with his family. He decided his own life and didn’t need to worry about worldly opinions. Jiang Rong sighed in his heart and said softly, “Okay, tell me when you decide.”
Pei Feng was making dumplings while chatting with Mother Jiang. He enthusiastically answered some of his nephew’s questions about the game. Pei Feng was young, handsome, cheerful, and good at sweet talk. Mother Jiang was soon coaxed by him. His sister-in-law and nephew also had a particularly good impression of him.
It was just that Jiang Shaocheng glared fiercely at Pei Feng when passing by the dining room.
Pei Feng felt a chill run down his back. Seeing his master go to the bathroom, he immediately excused himself to go to the bathroom and asked Jiang Shaoyu privately, “Brother’s eyes are very fierce as if he wants to destroy me. They asked you to go to the study. What did you talk about?”
Jiang Shaoyu washed his hands and said casually, “I told him that we have completed the thorough mark, so I have to be responsible for Xiao Pei.”
Pei Feng almost choked. “…Cough cough cough! No wonder why Big Brother’s eyes are scratching my face like a knife.”
Jiang Shaoyu looked back at him with gentle eyes. “Don’t worry. As long as I am here, they won’t do anything to you.”
Pei Feng felt warm in his heart. He gently hugged Jiang Shaoyu from behind and said in a spoiled manner, “I knew you would be responsible for me to the end.”
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