Chapter 155: Meeting the Parents

Time flew by swiftly, and in the blink of an eye, the day arrived for Chen Erpao to act as a "fake boyfriend." Although it was a pretense, it was still a formal meeting with the woman's family—unlike his casual and simple encounter with Xue Mei's grandmother.

This time, however, Chen Erpao put in a great deal of effort to dress up meticulously; he couldn't afford to lose face at the woman's home. In this day and age, one had to earn their own dignity.

He specially selected a very fine black suit, rarely sprayed a bit of styling gel into his hair, and even picked out a particularly presentable brother from his turf to act as a chauffeur.

Of course, when visiting a partner's parents, gifts were indispensable and could not be modest. Although Chen Erpao lacked experience, he had still been quite influenced by the ways of society.

He prepared an entire case of vintage Château Lafite wine and a massive box of Cuban cigars.

Following the address provided by Zhang Sisi, they drove straight into a villa residential complex. Chen Erpao was quite surprised, as he had never imagined her family was so wealthy. Anyone able to afford a villa in Hong Kong was either exceptionally rich or of noble standing.

The stretched Bentley stopped in front of Villa Number 3. By this time, quite a few cars were already parked there—Mercedes-Benz, BMWs, and others—every single one of them a luxury vehicle, yet all of them were completely eclipsed in the presence of the stretched Bentley.

Its sleek, distinguished body, paired with a tall, charismatic chauffeur, radiated an extraordinary aura that immediately commanded attention. Many guests walked to the entrance to peer outside.

Zhang Sisi was dressed in simple casual homewear today, stepping into flat sandals that revealed her fair, tender little feet.

Suddenly seeing Chen Erpao step out of the Bentley like a true gentleman—with his steady gaze, towering physique, and a hint of a confident smile playing at the corners of his lips—she couldn't help but freeze for a moment. Was this really the same person she remembered?

"You're quite early!" Zhang Sisi smiled faintly, blooming like a freshly opened flower as she hurried forward.

Disregarding the surrounding gazes, Chen Erpao suddenly reached out, took her hand, and enclosed it within his palm, his expression full of tenderness.

"Of course! I certainly wouldn't want to keep my darling waiting."

The surrounding onlookers were immediately struck dumb, their minds struggling to process the scene. Among the crowd were both Zhang Sisi's relatives and the family members of the young man who had come to discuss the engagement. Because the two families were old acquaintances who frequently visited each other, everyone was quite familiar.

Yet the scene before their eyes completely subverted their perceptions. Suddenly, a strange man appeared—not the fiancé at all—yet he was acting so intimately with the young lady and even casually calling her "darling." They were filled with intense confusion and doubt.

Zhang Sisi's pretty face flushed crimson in an instant. She hadn't expected that Chen Erpao, who had acted like such a gentleman just a moment ago, would revert to his true nature the second he saw her, behaving improperly in front of so many people. Yet, she found herself unable to scold him.

At that moment, a young man walked out from the grand hall. Exceptionally tall and handsome, he possessed the striking features of a Eurasian mixed-race heritage. His originally gentle and refined face twisted, his eyes nearly breathing fire when he caught sight of the intimate scene not far away.

Fuming with anger, he strode over, and upon reaching them, he aggressively thrust out a hand to push Chen Erpao.

A flash of disdainful mockery crossed Chen Erpao's eyes. Shifting his stance slightly forward, he grabbed the man's large hand in one swift motion while simultaneously flicking his right foot forward with lightning speed. It all happened in the blink of an eye; before anyone could figure out what was going on, the young man's body had already pitched forward, tumbling downward.

Fortunately, in the split second before impact, Chen Erpao reached out with his powerful hand and grabbed him by the collar, sparing him from making a thoroughly pathetic spectacle of himself.

"My friend, I believe this is our first time meeting! Why are you so excited upon seeing me that you felt compelled to offer me a full kneeling kowtow? You really are too polite."

Zhang Sisi nearly burst out laughing on the spot. Watching Yu Yang's disheveled state, she felt a profound sense of delight.

"Erpao, let me introduce you. This is Yu Yang; his father and mine are friends."

She then turned to Yu Yang and said, "This is Chen Erpao, my boyfriend. Today, I intend to make everything completely clear so that you can give up hope, which is why I brought him home."

Yu Yang was so enraged that his face turned purple and red. This was a blatant disregard for his dignity. His once reasonably handsome features distorted into a grimace as he glared viciously at the innocent Chen Erpao.

"Chen Erpao, is it? I'm telling you, Sisi is mine! In just a few days, we are getting engaged—this was decided by our elders. Even if Sisi objects, it's useless! If you have the guts, try sending people to snatch her away on our wedding day! Don't think I don't know your background."

Chen Erpao glanced at him and replied nonchalantly, "So what if you know my background? Plenty of people outside know my background; I would have been shocked if you didn't. You say Sisi is yours, as if she were a pig you own. Even pig-traders don't talk as crudely as you do—everyone else calls their partner a precious treasure."

Zhang Sisi froze for a second. In a roundabout way, he had just compared her to a pig! She couldn't help but narrow her eyes, revealing a uniquely charming and feminine pout.

Yu Yang's face turned livid, and he trembled with rage. He had always prided himself on his eloquence, yet standing before this man, he suddenly found himself utterly at a loss for words, completely silenced.

Right at that moment, two middle-aged couples walked over. One couple bore a striking resemblance to Yu Yang, the woman being a foreigner. The other couple bore a strong likeness to Zhang Sisi, especially the woman, who looked as though she had been carved from the exact same mold as her daughter.

Though already past forty, she was exceptionally well-preserved. Her skin was as fair as snow, still extraordinarily supple, and her figure had barely lost its shape. She exuded an air of regal elegance and aristocratic grace, the absolute epitome of a mature woman.

Zhang Sisi immediately ran over like a little girl, snuggling up close to the elegant woman.

"Mom, Dad, this is Chen Erpao, the one I told you about. I truly do have a boyfriend, so let's drop this whole business with Yu Yang!"

She then turned to the other couple and said, "Uncle Yu, Auntie Yu, I am truly sorry. I have a boyfriend, and Yu Yang and I are simply not suited for each other. Forcing us together will do no good for anyone."

Chen Erpao cooperated fully, flashing a faint smile. "Hello, Uncle, Auntie. My name is Chen Erpao, but you can just call me Erpao. I've long heard Sisi say that her mother is very young and very beautiful. Seeing you today, I finally believe it—I almost thought you were her older sister."

Yu Yang, standing behind them, nearly stumbled and fell, filled with utter contempt. They had barely stepped through the door, yet this guy was already sucking up so shamelessly. What thick skin!

Zhang Mu had never been particularly in favor of her daughter marrying Yu Yang. Seeing that this abruptly appearing Chen Erpao was so glib and charming, she felt quite pleased and satisfied. Catching sight of the Bentley parked outside, she immediately welcomed him with great enthusiasm. However, Zhang Fu's expression was far from pleasant.

Yu Yang's father's face darkened instantly, and he demanded with extreme displeasure, "Old Zhang, what on earth is going on here? You need to give me a clear explanation! Didn't we agree that today our two families would meet to discuss the engagement arrangements in a few days? Why on earth does Sisi suddenly pop up with a boyfriend and bring him home? How do you plan to explain this to me?"

Zhang Fu was momentarily at a loss for words. He was helpless against his daughter's willful behavior and reluctant to offend his old friend. After all, this old friend of his was no ordinary man—he was the Chief Superintendent of the Kowloon District in Hong Kong. Moreover, the man's wife came from an even more formidable background, belonging to a prominent European family, possessing both immense power and wealth. In recent years, his own business had been on a downward trend, and he had been counting on their help to turn things around. If they were to truly have a falling out, his losses would be catastrophic.

"Old Yu, let's sit down and talk this through calmly. I didn't see this coming either, sigh..."

Do you want to find out how Erpao manages to juggle being a formidable triad boss while simultaneously playing the role of a fake boyfriend visiting the family? Stay tuned for the next chapter! Rest assured, all the foreshadowing laid out in the earlier parts of the story will soon be brilliantly revealed in spectacular fashion.