186: Chapter 186 Get pregnant first.

"Xiao Lin, when do you think you and Honghong can settle on a wedding date?"

Xu Jinglan looked at Lin Yi with an expectant expression.

Hearing this, Lin Yi choked for no apparent reason.

He hadn't expected Cheng Hong's parents to be in such a hurry.

This was only their first meeting.

And they already wanted to set a wedding date.

Setting aside the fact that he and Cheng Hong were only pretending to be a couple today...

Even if they were a real couple, this was a bit too fast, wasn't it? Was this mother-in-law... that satisfied with him?

"Cough, cough... Well..."

"Auntie... I think this kind of thing..."

Lin Yi didn't know what excuse to use for a moment.

Cheng Hong hurriedly tried to smooth things over for Lin Yi.

"Mom, what nonsense are you talking about!"

"Lin Yi and I are currently just... just boyfriend and girlfriend!"

"We haven't... we... we don't plan on getting married yet..."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Mo glared at Cheng Hong.

"What kind of talk is that? What do you mean you don't plan on getting married?"

"Are you planning to just keep Xiao Lin hanging like this forever?"

"Who just dates without getting married!"

"You're being irresponsible, do you know that!"

Being scolded by Cheng Mo like that, Lin Yi obediently shut his mouth.

He definitely couldn't say anything right now.

The more he explained, the messier it would become.

Cheng Hong was also left speechless by her father's rebuff, not knowing what to say.

The atmosphere at the dinner table became quite awkward for a moment.

It was Xu Jinglan who stepped in to smooth things over again.

"Oh, I understand you two."

"After all, Xiao Lin is still young."

"He's certainly not in a hurry to get married."

As she spoke, Xu Jinglan lightly kicked Cheng Mo under the table.

Then, changing the subject, she continued.

"But... our Honghong is about to turn thirty..."

"For women, it's better to have children early."

"The earlier you give birth, the faster you recover!"

Cheng Hong pursed her lips, looking helpless.

"Mom..."

"What are you saying in front of Lin Yi..."

Xu Jinglan frowned slightly.

"Oh, Xiao Lin isn't an outsider."

"Xiao Lin, your Uncle and I aren't that old-fashioned."

"We understand young people nowadays, especially someone as young as you, whose prime years have just begun."

"You definitely wouldn't want to be tied down by marriage so early."

"How about this: I think you two should just continue dating slowly."

"But, if there's an opportunity, you could get pregnant first."

"The child can be registered under Honghong's household anyway; it doesn't matter if you don't get married."

"Even if... even if you break up in the future, our family guarantees we will raise this child."

"It absolutely won't be a burden to you."

Lin Yi was dumbstruck; in all his years, this was the first time he had heard such a request.

What was this?

Discard the father, keep the child?

This family was too... too open-minded, wasn't it?

Giving him such a sexy and alluring daughter for free, and not even requiring him to take responsibility?

Cheng Hong also hurriedly interrupted Xu Jinglan.

"Mom!"

"If you keep talking nonsense, I'm going to ignore you!"

Although Xu Jinglan's words made Cheng Hong feel angry...

For some reason, there was actually a faint sense of anticipation in her heart.

Cheng Hong shook her head.

"What's going on... what am I thinking..."

Xu Jinglan looked at Cheng Hong and Lin Yi with a loving expression and smiled.

"Fine, I won't say any more."

"As long as you two know what you're doing, it's fine."

Lin Yi gave a sheepish smile and didn't say anything else, burying his head in his food.

...

...

After dinner, Lin Yi helped Xu Jinglan and Cheng Hong clear the dishes and clean up.

As Xu Jinglan watched Lin Yi working busily, she became more and more satisfied.

"Honghong, Xiao Lin is truly outstanding."

"For someone of his status to be so down-to-earth is very rare."

"And I can tell he takes good care of you."

"You aren't allowed to throw tantrums at him in the future!"

"If you drive Xiao Lin away, just wait and see how I deal with you!"

"I'm putting it out there anyway: I am extremely satisfied with Xiao Lin as my son-in-law!"

While Lin Yi was out taking the trash, Xu Jinglan hurriedly whispered to Cheng Hong.

Cheng Hong's pretty face turned slightly red. She hadn't expected that what was originally meant to be a shield to shut her parents up...

...to stop them from constantly nagging her to date...

...would result in her parents being so satisfied with Lin Yi.

They even acted as if they wouldn't forgive her if she didn't marry Lin Yi in the future.

What was she to do...

Cheng Hong wasn't worried because she didn't like Lin Yi.

It was just that the age gap between the two was too large, and Cheng Hong lacked confidence.

Usually, in front of those rich second-generation heirs, Cheng Hong was always composed and in control.

She gave off the feeling of being right before their eyes but forever out of reach.

That was because Cheng Hong knew how to handle those men.

But in front of Lin Yi, for the first time, Cheng Hong felt the shyness and helplessness unique to a young girl.

Perhaps this was how one acted when facing someone they truly liked.

At that moment, Cheng Mo coughed twice from a distance.

Xu Jinglan understood and immediately walked over.

"What is it?"

Cheng Mo glanced toward the door and asked in a low voice.

"What are you thinking?"

"Do you really intend to let Honghong and Xiao Lin get pregnant first?"

"We only have one daughter, Honghong."

"Although I know Xiao Lin is very outstanding, getting pregnant out of wedlock..."

Xu Jinglan slapped Cheng Mo's arm.

"Oh, what do you know!"

"It's precisely because Xiao Lin is outstanding that I said that."

"Men, the more outstanding they are, the more temptations they have around them."

"And Lin Yi is so young, still in university."

"Tell me, if the female students around him know how outstanding he is, won't they actively pursue him?"

"Our daughter is almost thirty, after all. What advantage does she have compared to those young girls!"

"If you really want Lin Yi to be your son-in-law, you have to help me create opportunities for them to seal the deal!"

Cheng Mo still seemed somewhat hesitant.

"But..."

"This isn't very good, is it..."

"If they aren't married, what if Lin Yi..."

Hearing Cheng Mo's concern, Xu Jinglan said with certainty.

"I believe in Lin Yi. I can tell he's not the irresponsible type."

"In front of other men, our daughter still has some advantages."

"But in front of Lin Yi, she needs to have something to tie down Lin Yi's heart."

"Just listen to me."

"Like this, in a bit, we'll..."

"And then..."

"Understand?"

Xu Jinglan whispered her plan to Cheng Mo.

Cheng Mo hesitated slightly.

But after thinking it over, for the sake of holding a grandson sooner, he could only agree.

...

When Lin Yi returned from taking out the trash, Cheng Mo warmly pulled him into the living room.

"Xiao Lin, do you know how to play Chinese chess?"

"How about playing a game of chess with your Uncle?"

Lin Yi nodded.

When he was a child in the orphanage, there wasn't much to do, so he played Chinese chess with others every day.

It had been a long time since he'd played, and his hands were itching for a game.

Xu Jinglan went to pour a glass of warm water for Lin Yi with a beaming smile.

"Xiao Lin, have some water!"

As she spoke, Xu Jinglan reached out to hand over the glass.

Just as Lin Yi was about to take the glass, Xu Jinglan suddenly jerked, spilling a full glass of water onto Lin Yi's clothes.