Halfway through the meal, they finally got to the main topic. Young Master Si expressed that he was very hurt today and definitely wouldn’t help those two lovebirds across from him.

Chen Ajia, fully absorbed in thought for a moment, spoke up: "Our situation is different. My parents mainly feel that the gap between our family and the Si Family is too big, so they disagree because they’re afraid I’ll suffer. As for Si Nian being younger than me, they don’t seem to care much. But you guys don’t have this problem."

Sheng Yanxiao and Su Weiyi exchanged a glance. Chen Ajia continued, "I think, since you’ve decided to come clean, the sooner the better. In situations like this, taking the initiative gives you more control. It wouldn’t be great if you were found out, would it?"

This made sense. Since the decision was made, it’s better to be proactive about it.

At this moment, Si Nian, who initially decided to stay silent, couldn’t help but speak: "If you ask me, there’s no need to be so conflicted. Uncle and Aunt are very open-minded. Besides, keeping it in the family benefits everyone, right? Worst case, even if they oppose, you can just leave home. It’s not like you’d lack money, Brother Xiao... oops."

Before Si Nian could finish his sentence, he got a hard kick from Chen Ajia under the table. Then Ah Jia smiled and said, "Don’t mind him. This guy’s never going to say anything sensible."

Su Weiyi felt a bit uneasy. Although she still knew what she had to do and remained very determined, there was a trace of apprehension.

Si Nian’s words weren’t pleasant, yet the last part was indeed a possibility. If things really escalated that way, it would be the last thing she wanted to see.

Seemingly sensing her unease, Sheng Yanxiao reached over and gently held her hand.

Su Weiyi immediately gripped his hand in return and squeezed it, signaling not to worry. She had no intention of backing down.

After dinner, Su Weiyi and Sheng Yanxiao returned to the apartment. They agreed that next Friday she would go back and tell them she had a boyfriend.

Sheng Yanxiao held Su Weiyi in his arms. Whatever must come, cannot be avoided. The outcome may not be the worst. As Si Nian said, Mr. Sheng and Miss Tang are very open-minded. Miss Tang even jokingly said that it doesn’t matter if it’s a boy or a girl, which shows that they are not so traditional and conservative.

Su Weiyi also knew that they would eventually agree. It was just a matter of time.

But in all things, one must prepare for the worst while hoping for the best.

This matter felt like a heavy stone pressing on Su Weiyi’s heart. Though it was heavy, she never had any thought of retreating.

In the following days, whenever Sheng Yanxiao was done with work, he spent almost all his time with her. Since that night, they were inseparable almost every day. Sheng Yanxiao was especially diligent and particularly liked intertwining their fingers when he turned over to hug her, not for love, but to give her the greatest courage.

Su Weiyi understood, so she went along with his actions.

With every inch of herself, she told him that she had no intention of backing down. This time, she would never let go of him, let go of their feelings.

On Friday, Sheng Yanxiao drove Su Weiyi to the entrance of Lake Bay Villa. The car stopped in a secluded area, and Sheng Yanxiao turned to look at the person next to him.

Enduring for a moment, he finally spoke, "What if I go instead?"

Su Weiyi smiled at him, reached out, and smoothed his furrowed brow, "It’s not like I’m walking to my doom. Don’t worry, I’ll be fine."