I'm back in 1990

Chapter 1097: Local Number

He said to Su Jin, "Your major is very good. Studying literature sounds very cultured. I support you. Feel free to tell me if you have any ideas for the future."

Su Jin smiled and nodded: "Thank you, Uncle. I will definitely let you know if I need anything."

Maowa gave Su Jin a strange look, then glanced at his father.

He knew that what his father had just said wasn't just polite talk; it was a genuine promise. Su Jin had taken it as mere politeness, but he couldn't tell Su Jin right now, so he kept quiet, planning to tell Su Jin everything about his family when the time was right.

After the dishes were served, Huang Erhe kept urging Su Jin to eat more: "Try this, eat more. You must take good care of yourselves while you are abroad, don't be stingy with money."

Su Jin thanked her repeatedly.

Maowa watched from the side. His father's attitude clearly showed that he was very satisfied with Su Jin, but there was still a knot in his heart that had not been untied, and that was about his biological mother, Fan Yingrong.

Sooner or later, he would have to meet Su Jin's parents. At that time, they would definitely ask about his family situation in detail, just like his own father did today. What would he say about his biological mother? If he told the truth, he knew without a doubt that Su Jin's parents would mind. Although Su Jin said she would try to persuade her parents, Maowa was not sure.

Put yourself in their shoes. If one of Su Jin's parents had a criminal record, her father wouldn't have agreed to their relationship, let alone marriage.

After the meal, Huang Erhe was supposed to pay the bill, but Maowa paid it first and even gave a twenty-dollar tip according to American custom.

Since it was getting late, Huang Erhe decided not to go to the apartment with Maowa and instead went back to the hotel to rest.

At this moment, Maowa asked, "Dad, where do you live?"

"The hotel isn't far from here. I just messaged the translator, and he'll be picking me up soon. You guys should head back early and be careful on the road."

"Dad, let me see you off."

Huang Erhe glanced at his son, then at Su Jin, and smiled: "Alright, then I'll have the translator take Su Jin home first, and you take me to the hotel."

"Okay!" Su Jin nodded in agreement, knowing that the father and son had something to say.

After seeing Su Jin off, the father and son hailed a taxi to the hotel.

On the way, Huang Erhe remarked, "This girl is quite nice."

The little boy paused for a moment, then said, "Dad."

"Don't speak yet, let me finish." Huang Erhe looked at his son: "Su Jin is good-looking, has a good personality, is well-mannered, and cares about you a lot. You are blessed."

Upon hearing this, Maowa smiled.

Huang Erhe then asked, "Does her family know about your relationship?"

Maowa shook his head: "She hasn't said yet." Then he added: "Su Jin has already discussed it with me. She'll tell her family after she returns to China."

Huang Erhe nodded: "It's better to say it sooner rather than later. Your aunt and I also need to make some preparations. Anyway, we're both in Shanghai. Find some time for you and Su Jin to go back, and our two families can meet up then."

Hearing this, Maowa looked at his father with some difficulty.

Huang Erhe saw through him: "Just say what you have to say. What's there to be ashamed of about talking to me?"

Mao Wa stammered, "Dad, there's something I'm afraid Su Jin's parents will object to us being together if they find out."

Huang Erhe immediately guessed what his son was talking about, but he still asked, "What is it?"

Sure enough, Maowa said, "It's about my mom."

Huang Erhe remained silent for a while, and then...

He asked, "Does Su Jin know?"

Maowa nodded and said in a low voice, "I know, I told her, and she said she doesn't mind."

Huang Erhe looked at his son, and after a long while, he patted his son's shoulder: "This girl is really nice, but you have to be prepared, her family might mind that."

"I know!"

Huang Erhe gave his son an encouraging look: "It's alright, it's not a big problem. I'll treat you to dinner tomorrow, to make it a bit more formal."

"Dad, won't you stay a few more days?"

Huang Erhe smiled and said, "It's only for two days. I have to meet up with my colleagues and then we'll go back to China together. I'm taking advantage of this business trip to see you. It's a bit tight, but it's okay. I'm relieved to see that you're doing well here."

After Huang Erhe got out of the car, he waved goodbye to his son. Maowa waited until he entered the hotel before having the driver take him back to school.

Back at the apartment, Su Jin had been waiting for a long time. Not long after they confirmed their relationship, Su Jin moved in, and the two wanderers in a foreign land found each other to rely on.

Upon seeing Maowa, Su Jin asked, "You're back! Did you take your uncle to the hotel?"

"It's been delivered. My dad kept praising you the whole way, and he said he'd like to formally invite you to dinner tomorrow."

Su Jin seemed delighted: "Really!" But she immediately added, "Didn't we already have dinner tonight? Why is Uncle spending more money?"

Mao Wa laughed and said, "I didn't think much of it before, but now I realize that my dad is becoming more and more like my grandpa. He's very traditional and doesn't dare refuse what his elders say. Let's just listen to his arrangements!"

The following evening, Huang Erhe asked the translator to book a high-end Western restaurant for him.

For this reason, Su Jin specially changed into a dress, with her hair casually draped down, looking even more gentle than yesterday. Huang Erhe saw this and was even more satisfied.

"Come on, have a seat. I've heard this restaurant is pretty good. You should try it later."

"Thank you, Uncle!" Su Jin expressed her gratitude to Huang Erhe.

"Don't thank me, kid. See what you like to eat. Don't worry about saving me money. Order whatever you like." Huang Erhe had the waiter hand the menu to Su Jin.

After ordering, Huang Erhe handed a red envelope to Su Jin: "I was in a rush yesterday and didn't prepare anything, so I'm giving you this as a gift today."

Su Jin quickly pushed it back: "Uncle, how can you do this?"

Huang Erhe's attitude was firm: "This is the rule. If your parents knew that I didn't give you anything after meeting you, they would definitely say that our family has no rules. Besides, this isn't just for you; all our children are treated this way."

At this moment, Maowa also advised, "Take it. I told you yesterday that my dad is a rather traditional person."

Upon hearing this, Su Jin finally put away the thick red envelope.

Seeing that Su Jin had accepted the red envelope, Huang Erhe finally smiled broadly again: "That's right!"

Just then, Su Jin's phone rang, and the caller ID showed a local number.

"Uncle, excuse me, I need to take this call."

Huang Erhe smiled kindly and said, "It's alright, go and pick it up!"

She got up and quickly went to the bathroom, answered the phone, and heard Qi Xiumei's loud voice on the other end: "Daughter, guess where I am?"

Su Jin was taken aback: "Mom? Where did you call from?" Because the phone number displayed was a local Los Angeles number.

"Then guess where I am right now?"