Chapter 2718 What a Pity
To be honest, the biggest reason why similar scenes may end in displeasure is that both parties are trying not to lower their status.
And the reason is for the good of their daughters and sons.
But when one party takes the initiative to lower their status, as long as the other party is not the kind of person who doesn't know the limits, the situation will not be too bad.
Just like now.
The sumptuous meal was squeezed to one end, and there were two more computers at the other end. The parents on both sides took out their glasses and used Google Translate, which was not very effective, to completely abandon Ma Ling and Feng Yiping, the two translators they thought were unreliable, and communicated directly.
Their communication is usually accompanied by speculation, contemplation, and then sudden enlightenment, followed by laughter, "So that's what you meant." This process is very lively and harmonious.
Later, Feng Yiping and Ma Ling really felt that they seemed to be a bit of a hindrance, so they quietly took Vincent to the other side of the long table and dealt with the dishes on the table seriously.
The chef carefully prepared such a large table, so someone has to take it seriously.
But after a while, Vincent also abandoned them and ran to the other side. Maybe, children just like such excitement.
That's fine. To be honest, Ma Ling has been busy with work these days, and Feng Yiping has too many people to entertain. This is the first time that the two of them have had such a formal dinner since Ma Ling came to China this time.
And the four old people and one child over there are also a rare background.
"Thank you, Ping," Ma Ling quietly held Feng Yiping's hand under the table.
She knew very well that the reason why the atmosphere was so harmonious now was mainly because of Feng Yiping's father's bow when they first met.
"That was really my dad's idea," Feng Yiping said to John's father, who was looking at the computer over there and gesticulating to him seriously.
At home, he has been a strict father since he was a child, and his temper is really a bit bad.
Even now, when he is angry, scolding his son, the richest man, is nothing, and he will still fight.
However, when he is talking to others, he still thinks about his son very well.
Just like today, before coming, he was dragging his feet and reluctant, and on the way here, he was also very upset, but when he thought about the meeting between the two parents, if it ended unpleasantly, the son in the middle would have to do the hard work, so he took the initiative to apologize at the beginning - from a secular perspective, because of Feng Yiping, their status is naturally higher than John and others.
Feng Zhenchang seemed to notice his son's gaze. He looked up at Feng Yiping, his eyes were not kind at all, as if he wanted to see what you did.
Feng Yiping smiled, this is also the normal state of their father and son. His father, like other fathers, sometimes talks to him gently, but rarely.
Most of the time, it is all kinds of complaints and contempt.
But he thought that in this regard, he should not be alone, there should be many peers who have the same experience as him.
"Your parents are really good," Ma Ling supported his head with one hand, and with the other hand, he held Feng Yiping's hand and shook it gently.
Feng Yiping wanted to say that if you really lived with them for a while, you would definitely not say that.
It is not easy to get used to the way parents get along with each other, who are used to quarreling and arguing.
"Mom and Dad are both good to their children," he said.
What else can you do, Mom and Dad, can you choose again?
He looked at his watch, looked at the parents who were communicating enthusiastically over there, and pointed upstairs, "Shall we go upstairs?"
Ma Ling also looked over there and chuckled, "Okay,"
They both got up from their seats quietly, one after the other, tiptoed towards the door, and both of them actually felt a little excited, just like... just like skipping school to go out and play under the eyes of their parents.
It seems that the four really forgot about them. They all walked to the door and were not discovered. But just when Feng Yiping quietly opened the door, a voice called out, "Mom and Dad, where are you going?"
Vincent, who was just held in Mei Qiuping's arms, didn't know when he followed and slipped down. He stood at the table and looked at them like thieves in surprise.
Feng Yiping and Ma Ling looked at the four pairs of eyes behind the reading glasses, and their efforts fell through!
"You guys have a good chat, we'll go upstairs, son, do you want to come?" Feng Yiping waved to his son.
At least this kid still cares about his parents.
Vincent looked back and seemed to have no place to join in the conversation between his grandparents. "Okay," he shouted, and then he jumped and followed.
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It was almost 10 o'clock, Vincent was still holding a model airplane, making "woo, woo" sounds among the flowers and plants. Feng Yiping watched Owen come up and wake up Ma Ling who was sleeping in his arms, "They should be leaving,"
These four old people are really good at chatting.
But this is a good thing.
In the parking lot, John still held Feng Zhenchang's hand, saying loudly and gesturing, "When you go to the United States again, you must come to my house. We also have good wine there, and the best Cuban cigars in the world,"
"Yes, definitely," Feng Zhenchang agreed loudly.
Both of them are now flushed, and that is of course not because of chatting, but because of drinking.
So in many cases, wine is really a good medium.
Looking at the lights of the car in front, and Feng Yiping waving at them with his daughters Ma Ling and Vincent, John said softly, "It's not easy!"
They had never asked about Feng Yiping's family situation before, but they knew from some reports that he was born in a rural area in China. After the bumpy communication with Feng Zhenchang and others just now, he and Heidi finally had a direct understanding of Feng Yiping's family situation when he was a child.
That was in line with their previous impression of China.
In just over a decade, Feng Yiping has achieved what he has now, which is very difficult in any way.
Heidi also sighed, "It can be said to be a miracle," - it was really because of a miracle.
John nodded, and then couldn't help but say again, "What a pity,"
Heidi didn't say anything, just patted his hands.
It's a pity.
From the contact over the past few hours, Feng Yiping's parents are really a very simple couple who care about their children very much. They are easy-going and generous, and with Feng Yiping, this is really an ideal marriage family.
If my daughter could have met him earlier...
Heidi saw Feng Yiping pick up Vincent from the rear window, and walked towards the elevator with Ma Ling in one hand, and whispered, "It's not a bad time now,"
Besides, what else can we do?
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In the car in front, Feng Zhenchang and Mei Qiuping were also chatting. Mei Qiuping said, "I guess Yiping spent a lot of effort to make Ma Ling's parents accept them,"
They also realized that John was a very proud American, and it was not easy for him to accept the current situation.
Feng Zhenchang said, "He deserves it!"
"If I were Ma Ling's father, I would break his legs,"
Before Mei Qiuping expressed her objection, he laughed again, "Hehe, our son is really capable. He has managed to get to this point with them,"
Mei Qiuping didn't know what to say for a moment.
She also felt that her son was capable in this regard to achieve the current result, but it didn't seem to be something to be proud of.
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That night, Collins went to bed very late because she had been searching for information online.
But the next morning, her hard work was mercilessly ridiculed by her mother.
Looking at the big bowl of papaya milk she was holding, her mother first understood, and then couldn't help laughing, "Haha, instead of counting on this, you might as well hire a better fitness coach."
Collins looked at her mother's open pajamas and thought that it was because of your bad genes. In addition, she actually knew that although some people said that eating this was effective, according to the relatively authoritative statements on the Internet, this method was really useless, so she was very unhappy, "I just like this, isn't it okay?"
"Okay, as long as you are happy," her mother took the coffee and prepared to go back to the room.
I gave you such a good face, what else are you dissatisfied with?
Seeing her mother's appearance as an experienced person, Collins couldn't help asking her, "So you have tried it too, is it really ineffective?"