Chapter One Hundred and Forty-Seven: The Genius’ Shortcomings (1/2)
“Getting married? Congrats!” Xiao Yu repeatedly congratulated him and continued, “You don’t look that old. You’re probably not yet twenty-five, right?”
“Twenty-two, ” Nan Wei laughed bitterly. “No need to say it; I know what you’re thinking Master. I didn’t originally plan to get married so early. One month ago, I hadn’t even considered marriage. I always thought I’d get an arranged partner or something similar around age thirty. Who knew that heaven liked to play tricks on me so much? Master, I’m really very sorry that I’ll be getting married before you. I really really didn’t expect it.”
Xiao Yu: ……
Actually, Xiao Yu’s hadn’t been thinking about that.
It wasn’t as obvious when they were chatting on QQ, but now, Nan Wei’s drama queen tendencies were more than exposed.
Xiao Yu had always believed himself to be quite imaginative, but now it seemed he was only limited to the level of fantasy novels or television dramas. Nan Wei was at a way higher level. He could make his reality easily understandable.
“Relax. We got engaged just the same.” A low voice came from behind the newspaper.
Xiao Yu ferociously looked over.
The half of the head that had poked out from behind the newspaper rapidly retreated back.
“That makes me relieved.” Nan Wei continued, “We silently watched the both of you for so long. Every day we waited for when you’d announce your relationship.”
Xiao Yu was surprised. He asked, “You guys knew about our relationship for a long time?”
“Yep. We found out about a year ago. It was so obvious that it was hard not to know.” Nan Wei saw the strange look on Xiao Yu’s face and teased, “Master, don’t feel embarrassed. It’s not like it’s a bad thing.”
Xiao Yu actually didn’t feel that embarrassed. He’d been hit with so many surprises that he felt numb. The “strange look” on Xiao Yu’s face came from a complicated combination of barely holding onto his reality, his annoyance with Yan Jin, the scolding he’d prepared for Yan Jin, and his fury with Yan Jin.
To put it simply, he needed to be kissed, hugged, and lifted up in the air in order to cool off.
“Let’s not talk about this anymore. Your issues are more important.” Xiao Yu crudely changed the subject. It was a little low-level, but effective nonetheless.
“For the job, I’ll just talk to Cousin here,” Nan Wei calmly responded. “Don’t worry Master, I’ll definitely join. After the marriage, I’ll really be free. Although it’s an arranged marriage, it would be best for the married couple to live in harmony.”
“Aren’t you getting married because you want to?” The moment the words left his mouth, Xiao Yu realized it was a little improper so he quickly added, “Sorry, I probably don’t know what I’m talking about. Don’t take my words too seriously.”
“Hey Master, there’s no need to be so formal. Relax, in the future we’ll be of the same family.” Nan Wei turned to look at the person behind the newspaper. “Isn’t that right, Cousin?”
Yan Jin didn’t respond, but his right hand gave a thumbs up from the side of the newspaper.
Xiao Yu also knew he was being too formal, but he felt he didn’t have a choice. Who told Nan Wei to be so familiar on their first meeting? He found it hard to respond to Nan Wei.
Xiao Yu had always been introverted. Now that he came across someone as outgoing as Nan Wei, he wasn’t sure what to do.
“Actually, this happens rather commonly.” Nan Wei scratched his nose, a little embarrassed. “Generally, people like me can’t escape from being married off for family strategy. It’s a little embarrassing actually; I’m a little ashamed that even in this day and age I still can’t choose my own wife.”
Xiao Yu felt extremely anxious at Nan Wei’s downcast mood, but he didn’t know what he should say. Even his back had begun to sweat.
He really wasn’t thinking along those lines. He’d really intended to give his blessings to Nan Wei, so how did it turn out like this…
No one spoke for a while, and the uncomfortable atmosphere pervaded the entire room.
Luckily, Xiao Yu didn’t need to stay anxious for too long when a voice broke the silence.
“Seems like you’re both about done talking.” Yan JIn put down the newspaper and started to walk over.
He walked around Xiao Yu and looked at Nan Wei. “It’s about time to switch the participants, right?”
“Yeah, everything to talk about has already been said. It is about time.” Nan Wei checked the time and looked apologetically at Xiao Yu. “Actually when I came today, I had some family matters to talk about with Cousin. I’m humbly requesting that you please leave the two of us.”
“Sure sure, you guys go talk.”
Xiao Yu couldn’t be more eager to leave. Relieved, he vacated his spot and walked to his room with a pale face.
Yan Jin’s eyes followed Xiao Yu’s back until he heard the soft sound of the door closing before he turned back to look at Nan Wei.
“You’re still the same as ever. Probably the reason the Nan Family never wants to use you is because of the way you speak.”
Nan Wei’s expression was complicated. “Cousin, it’s not good to burn bridges after crossing them. I wanted to give a very good first impression. I even prepared a gift, but then you asked me to reveal my real personality. Tell me, do you think it was easy to help you pursue your spouse?”
Yan Jin fell silent for a while before responding, “It’s true that I should thank you. Otherwise, it would have been a long time before I found out Fishy’s flaw.”
After the car accident, although Yan Jin was undoubtedly the one responsible for all of Xiao Yu’s job applications being rejected, Yan Jin was sure that he wasn’t the one who had caused SI to fire Xiao Yu. To put it precisely, before he had gotten around to pressuring SI, SI had already fired Xiao Yu.