54: If you hadn't stopped me, I almost would have started calling you my little niece.

A few days later.

That morning, sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, scattering dappled patterns on the floor and adding a touch of warmth to the quiet morning.

Chen Le got out of bed. Yang Mi had already woken up, leaving behind only two sets of pajamas.

“Old Chen, why are you only just waking up? Didn't we say we were going to see my parents today?”

Yang Mi, who was applying makeup at the dressing table, noticed Chen Le was awake and spoke.

“We're going this afternoon, right? It's still early.” Chen Le chuckled.

Hearing this, Yang Mi rolled her eyes.

“We are going this afternoon, but don't you need to buy some gifts?”

Hearing Yang Mi's words, Chen Le realized his mistake.

“Haha, I almost forgot.”

Afterwards, Chen Le got out of bed.

Yang Mi took a few pieces of clothing from the closet, looked at Chen Le, and asked, “Old Chen, what clothes do you think I should wear today?”

“It's up to you. Anything is fine, really.” Chen Le looked at the clothes in Yang Mi's hands, feeling they all looked good.

Given Yang Mi's figure and looks, she would look beautiful in anything she wore.

“No, that won't do. We must choose one.” Yang Mi shook her head.

Seeing this, Chen Le felt a vein throb in his forehead and could only randomly pick one.

“Hmm, this one works too.”

With that, Yang Mi changed into the clothes in front of Chen Le.

“What do you think of this outfit?”

Chen Le watched, rubbed his nose, and nodded, “It's good.”

After receiving Chen Le's approval, Yang Mi opened the wardrobe again.

“Oh right, you need to change your clothes too. You usually dress too casually,” Yang Mi said, beginning to select a suitable outfit for Chen Le.

“Old Chen, how about this set?”

“A suit? Isn't that too formal?”

“Uh, then let's go with casual wear.”

“Hmm, this set is fine.”

Soon, under Yang Mi's meticulous styling, Chen Le's fashion sense and attire were completely refreshed.

Yang Mi looked at him, highly satisfied.

“Alright, no need to go through so much trouble. Let's hurry up and buy the gifts.”

After speaking, Chen Le took Yang Mi to buy gifts... That afternoon, under the scorching sun, they were in the car heading to Yang Mi's house.

“Old Chen, are you nervous?” Yang Mi asked, breaking the silence in the car.

She turned around and smiled at Chen Le.

“A little,” Chen Le answered honestly, then smiled, “But having you here makes me feel much better.”

Hearing this, a warm feeling surged in Yang Mi's heart.

She leaned closer to Chen Le and gently patted his shoulder: “Don't worry, my parents are very open-minded. They will definitely like you.”

As she spoke, she patted a gift bag resting on her lap, which contained the gifts Chen Le had bought.

“When my parents see these gifts, they'll definitely be happy. You don't need to worry too much.”

Chen Le nodded. To be honest, he was still a little nervous.

After all, he hadn't met Yang Mi's parents and didn't know if they were easy to get along with or if they would approve of their relationship.

Soon, they drove up to Yang Mi's house.

At the doorway, Chen Le felt a little nervous, his palms sweating slightly.

However, he didn't show it on his face, maintaining a calm and composed demeanor.

As soon as they entered, Yang Mi's parents greeted them warmly.

They had already received word from Yang Mi, knowing Chen Le was coming today.

Chen Le nervously greeted them, but was surprised to find that Yang Mi's parents were more kind and amiable than he had imagined.

The tension in his heart immediately dissipated quite a bit.

“Oh my, what a handsome young man!”

Yang Mi's mother instantly took a liking to Chen Le. She held Chen Le's hand, examining him from head to toe, her eyes full of satisfaction and praise. “He's tall too. He clearly looks like a promising young man.”

Yang Mi's father nodded in agreement nearby: “That's right. Mi Mi told us you are also a Great Director and started your own company. That's excellent—to have your own career so young.”

Chen Le felt a little embarrassed by the praise.

“Uncle and Aunt, you flatter me. I'm not really a Great Director yet; I haven't filmed many movies in total.”

He responded politely, trying his best to show his best side.

Afterwards, they sat on the sofa and chatted casually.

Yang Father and Mother were very interested in Chen Le's family background and career plans.

“Little Le? What do your parents do?”

Chen Le smiled and introduced: “My mother runs a convenience store, and my father is a civil servant in the county.”

Following that, Yang Father and Mother asked about other things, such as his job, his future plans, and when he would marry Mi Mi.

Chen Le could tell that Yang Father and Mother liked him, otherwise they wouldn't have asked so many questions.

“I currently run a film and television company. We have a few profitable movies, but we've just started. I plan to film more movies later, and I want to develop the company into the top film and television company in the country,” Chen Le said with a smile.

He had this confidence. As a person who had been reborn and transmigrated, possessing so many advantages of foresight, it would be too useless if he didn't dare to dream this big.

“Good, that's ambition!” Father Yang patted Chen Le's shoulder upon hearing his words, expressing his approval. “Young people should have this kind of drive and dreams.”

Mother Yang, meanwhile, focused more on the relationship between Chen Le and Yang Mi. She smiled, looked at Chen Le, and asked somewhat gossiping, “When did the two of you start dating? Mi Mi has been spoiled by us since she was little, so you'll have to be patient with her.”

Chen Le replied with a smile: “We've known each other for several years, and our relationship has always been great. Auntie, please rest assured, I will take good care of Mi Mi.”

Next to him, Yang Mi watched Chen Le with a constant smile.

Soon, evening arrived, and the family gathered around the dining table.

They enjoyed a sumptuous dinner. The atmosphere was warm and harmonious, as if Chen Le had already become a member of the family.

After dinner, Father Yang pulled Chen Le into the living room to drink, and the two chatted about men's topics.

Chen Le thought it was just a casual chat, but he didn't expect Father Yang to grow happier the more he drank, eventually trying to make him a sworn brother.

“Come, come, Little Le, let's follow the example of Lord Guan and become sworn brothers right here today!” Yang Mi's father said drunkenly, insisting on raising a glass with Chen Le.

Fortunately, Yang Mi and her mother appeared in time, stopping the two men's sworn brotherhood ceremony.

Watching her father's drunken state, Yang Mi shook her head helplessly, while Chen Le couldn't help but laugh.

That evening, Yang Mi drove Chen Le home. On the way, both seemed a bit tired, but their mood was exceptionally pleasant.

“Old Chen, your performance today was quite good.” Yang Mi was the first to break the silence. She looked at Chen Le, her eyes full of tenderness and appreciation. “It looks like my parents really like you.”

“Haha, I was a little nervous at first, but I didn't expect your parents to be so nice. Especially your dad, trying to make me his sworn brother.”

As he spoke, he couldn't resist teasing Yang Mi: “If you hadn't stopped us, I almost would have had to call you Little Niece.”

Hearing this, Yang Mi rolled her eyes: “Go away, you're asking for a beating!”