Love Affairs in Melbourne-Chapter 338 - 333: It’s Not That Easy (7)

For Qi Yi, Aunt and Uncle had understandably limited interactions with him.

The head of the Yan family changed their initially shallow opinion of Qi Yi because of some gossip, which could be understood.

But it was different for Yan Dabang and his wife.

Qi Yi’s character had always been highly praised.

In high school, mom and dad must have often heard from the headteacher about Qi Yi.

Since then, my parents have had a very good impression of him.

"Proposing marriage? Is it that easy?" Yan Dabang was surprisingly unbowed by Yan Yan’s cajoling, speaking to his daughter in a harsher tone than usual.

"Mom, look at them, what’s gotten into each of them?" Yan Yan pleaded with Lu Bingran, feeling utterly wronged.

"Yan Yan, your dad and I haven’t been in Wenzhou for the past six months, so we haven’t heard much gossip.

Or maybe people didn’t really know that my daughter is now an internationally recognized designer.

If it wasn’t for the big publicity push for your shoes this time, maybe no one would have come to me to ask about you and Qi Yi.

It’s also possible that even if they knew, they might be too embarrassed to confront us directly.

Your father and I definitely don’t get as many inquiries as Aunt does.

When we first heard these rumors, we found them quite incredible.

The things people were saying didn’t sound like something Qi Yi would say," Lu Bingran began to respond to the plea for help.

"Exactly! Qi Yi isn’t that kind of person." Yan Yan was happy to finally have someone in the family who understood the situation.

"We considered the possibility that Qi Yi might be doing it on purpose, which made it even more unacceptable for you two to be together," Lu Bingran continued, instantly dousing the hope that had just been kindled in Yan Yan.

"Ah? Why?" Yan Yan couldn’t understand why her parents would oppose the relationship if they guessed the truth.

"You should ask why Qi Yi would do that?" Lu Bingran spoke with a gentle, leading tone.

"I don’t need to ask, I know the reason better than anyone. He resorted to this because he was driven to desperation by his mother. His going on blind dates was discussed with me," Yan Yan argued staunchly for her boyfriend, making sure to defend him as much as possible.

"Then why didn’t you discuss it with us?" Yan Dabang asked Yan Yan.

"Discuss what? When have I ever kept anything from you?" Yan Yan couldn’t understand why her generally open-minded parents were suddenly taking this stance.

"We told you two years ago that we wanted to meet Qi Yi’s family.

You always told us you were too busy, or you weren’t ready.

And now?

The reality is that his mother has always opposed it, and that’s why you didn’t let us meet, right?

Why should his mother object to our daughter from the Yan family? Where have we fallen short for Qi Yi?" Yan Dabang grew increasingly angry as he spoke.

"Dad, let’s not bring up these old and trivial matters, okay? I’ve said that everything has been settled now," Yan Yan consoled her father in return.

"Just because he says it’s settled, is it settled? Our daughter from the Yan family isn’t that desperate to get married." Yan Dabang, usually a good-natured man, was now visibly agitated.

Yan Yan looked pitifully at her Aunt, sending a distress signal to the most approachable person in the family.

"Xiao Yan, this time, Aunt can’t stand on your side.

If your boyfriend has to make the whole world unwilling to go on blind dates with him, for his mother to agree to him being with you,

then where do we put our faces? 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Aside from the issue of saving face, which your Uncle, your parents, and I don’t care much about,

you also have to think about it. You’ve been the jewel of the Yan family since you were born; we’ve never said a harsh word to you.

How could we possibly be at ease letting you marry into a family that doesn’t like you, only for you to seek out misery for yourself?

Before, your parents said they had no requirements for your partner, just hoping you could find someone who grew up in a healthy and happy family.

At the time, I even criticized your parents for being too old-fashioned. It’s a different era now.

But looking back, your parents’ perspective was right.

Last week, Aunt specifically inquired about Qi Yi’s family situation on the side.

I won’t say what I’ve heard, but you should know better than us what Qi Yi’s mother’s character is like," Aunt spoke again, not to help Yan Yan but to continue advising her.

"Ah! How can it be like this? Qi Yi and I are doing well together; why are you all turning against me one by one?

You can’t do this to me!

You can’t suddenly pull an arranged marriage stunt after being liberal your whole lives!

I could never be with Senior Brother Lei." Yan Yan was extremely upset now.

This kind of family atmosphere was something Yan Yan had never experienced from childhood to now.

"Why are you bringing others into it again?

We’ve never even mentioned your Senior Brother from beginning to end; it’s all you talking about it.

Whether you and Lei Pili next door want to be together or have a relationship is entirely up to you; we won’t interfere.

I’ve also checked with your parents—never have they spoken to the neighbors about you ending up with your Senior Brother after coming to New York.

Regardless of your college Senior Brother, we adamantly refuse to let you marry into a home that disapproves of you.

Your father and I would rather support you for a lifetime than see you suffer in someone else’s home.

You’ve been spoiled because your parents have always indulged you.

But I’m definitely getting involved with this," Yan Dingbang spoke with a tone of unquestionable authority, sounding like he was delivering a final verdict to Yan Yan.

How had things suddenly become so serious?

Qi Yi had worked so hard to finally sort things out with his mother; they had just been happy for two days, and now how was she supposed to go back and tell Qi Yi about this situation?

It was one problem after another.

For the first time, Yan Yan found herself without the support of any of the "four heads" of the Yan family for one of her decisions.

Love is complicated, but marriage seems to be even more complex than love.

Yan Yan didn’t understand. She wanted to marry Qi Yi, not his mother. Qi Yi was such an outstanding person, so why were her parents still not satisfied?