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Chapter 412: Chapter 412: Becoming Sworn Siblings

“Uncle, I only know a little,” Xiao Han said awkwardly. “You’re praising me too much.”

“No, no.” Lan’s father laughed, saying, “I can tell who has the real substance at a glance.”

In the living room, the two of them started talking enthusiastically again. The conversation moved from news to the entertainment industry, and then from the entertainment industry to the current social situation and the fluctuation of the domestic economy. Lan’s father was a civil servant, so he had a very clear understanding of these matters and analyzed them logically.

“Xiao Han, the domestic economic situation is very good right now,” Lan’s father smiled. “If you have money, invest with confidence, especially in real estate. In the long run, only real estate can preserve the value of your money.”

“Hmm!” Xiao Han nodded and said, “I totally agree with this.”

The two of them enjoyed their conversation very much. Also, from Lan’s father’s attitude, it seemed that he was increasingly approving of Xiao Han.

However, Lan’s father changed the subject and smiled, “Xiao Han, there are really quite a few guys chasing my daughter. You know about that, right?”

“Yes!” Xiao Han nodded and said, “There are indeed many who pursue Xiao Yu, but those who truly love her are few. Most people are attracted to her beauty but do not understand her, do not know what she needs, nor do they know what kind of partner she needs.”

“Haha…” Lan’s father burst into hearty laughter and said, “Xiao Han, I can see that you’re a person with high IQ and EQ.”

“Thank you for the compliment, Uncle!” Xiao Han humbly nodded.

At that moment, a voice came from the kitchen: “Old Lan, get ready, we’re going to eat soon.”

“Alright!” Lan’s father nodded, stood up, and said to Xiao Han, “We’ll talk while we eat.”

“Yes, Uncle!” Xiao Han nodded.

Xiao Han washed his hands carefully. The reason he washed his hands was to make a good impression on the Lan family and also to let them know that he was a person who cared about details. Anyone who pays attention to details is undoubtedly a kind-hearted person.

Soon, a table full of delicious dishes was ready. The enticing aroma could be smelled from afar.

Mother Lan’s cooking skills were excellent, and throughout her life, her greatest pride had been her culinary expertise. She firmly captured her husband’s heart with her cooking and tightly held together her family. This was a happy and enviable family.

“Time to eat!” Mother Lan said, bringing up the last soup, quickly taking off her apron.

At the side, Lan Yudie, wearing sleeve covers, came to help. She approached curiously and asked, “What were you just talking to my dad about?”

“Nothing much,” Xiao Han shook his head and said. “Just some current news and discussions about the domestic economy.”

“Really?” Lan Yudie blinked her eyes, knowing her dad’s character, Xiao Han must be right. Lan’s father was a civil servant, so his conversation seldom strayed from his profession. It was mostly about domestic economy and politics or major international events.

“Yes!” Xiao Han nodded earnestly.

“Okay, I believe you, let’s eat,” Lan Yudie giggled.

Lan Yudie’s father liked to drink, preferring to have a few drinks before meals. He pulled Xiao Han to join him drinking two rounds.

“Dad, Xiao Han is still a student, he shouldn’t drink!” Lan Yudie quickly interjected.

“What does being a student have to do with it?” Lan’s father glanced at him, then said, “At least I think he is more mature than you. Besides, what does being a student have to do with it? Is having a couple of drinks a problem? It’s no bad thing. Besides, Xiao Han is already of age, so since he’s an adult, he can drink.”

“You!” Seeing this, Lan Yudie looked helpless, then said, “Mom, look at him. You should also take care of your husband!”

“Oh, Old Lan, if you can avoid drinking, then please don’t,” Mother Lan said, sympathizing with her daughter, and thus she spoke up.

Actually, Xiao Han could hold his liquor quite well. However, it wouldn’t have been proper for him to initiate drinking with Lan’s father. But since Lan’s father had suggested having drinks, he could indeed join him for a couple of rounds.

Lan’s father opened a bottle of fine wine that had been saved for many years and smiled, “Xiao Han, come on, have a couple of drinks.”

“Alright, then I’ll join you for two drinks!” Xiao Han nodded.

The fragrance of the wine permeated the air, blending with the aroma of the dishes.

The inviting scent of the dishes surrounded them, Lan’s father raised his glass and said, “Xiao Han, you are from Linjiang, right?”

“Yes!” Xiao Han nodded.

“Not too far!” Lan’s father laughed and then said, “In the provincial city, come over to my house when you have time. It’s just the two of us at home, usually, no one else around, and Little Butterfly seldom comes back. She mostly stays at school, so we two get pretty bored.”

“Yes, yes!” Xiao Han raised his glass and said, “I’ll come over and chat with you whenever I have time.”

“Good,” Lan’s father seemed very happy.

Both raised their glasses and took a light sip.

Yudie said from the side, “Xiao Han, when did you learn to drink?”

“It’s normal for men to drink!” Lan’s father hurriedly said, “Learning to drink is beneficial for one’s life. That’s decided by the national conditions of China. That’s how drinking culture came about. Once Xiao Han steps into society, he will definitely enter the business world. If he can’t drink, he will face obstacles everywhere.”

“He could let others drink,” Yudie said with pursed lips. “A real boss doesn’t need to drink himself; just finding a few public relations people would suffice.”

“What do you know?” Lan’s father chuckled and said, “A real boss needs to drink even more. When your business reaches a certain level, I’m afraid public relations won’t help you. You need to step forward personally. If you can’t drink, how are you going to sign big projects and contracts?”

“Yes, yes, you make sense!” Yudie said annoyed.

Lan’s father smiled triumphantly, holding his glass and said, “Xiao Han, let’s drink.”

“Yes!” Xiao Han nodded eagerly.

The dinner lasted a long time, Xiao Han and Lan’s father still engaged in animated discussions over drinks. Lan’s father had finally found someone who could chat with him, and even someone who could chat with him so well. He was very excited and also very keyed up. He seemed a bit excited, as if he had a feeling of regret for not meeting sooner.

“Xiao Han, at first I thought you were just a clueless kid, sweet-talking my Little Butterfly into your hands,” Lan’s father said excitedly, his face flushed. “Now I find that you really know a thing or two. Hmm, not bad, there aren’t many people I can talk to like this. Those old fossils at our office, none of them can chat with me.”

“Having a confidant in life is indeed nice,” Xiao Han laughed.

“If it weren’t for the fact that you are my daughter’s boyfriend, I would have sworn brotherhood with you,” Lan’s father laughed heartily.

“Old Lan, you must have had too much to drink,” Mother Lan glared at her husband and said, “Look at what you’re saying. Swearing brotherhood, you’re not even looking at your age. Really!”

“Exactly, Xiao Han is my boyfriend. If you become sworn brothers, what about me?” Yudie also became anxious.

If Lan’s father and Xiao Han became sworn brothers, the two of them would be like close brothers, calling each other brother. This would unintentionally raise Xiao Han’s seniority, making Yudie a generation younger compared to Xiao Han. In terms of seniority, Yudie would have to call Xiao Han ‘uncle.’ How could there be a romance between a niece and an uncle? The most important issue was that Xiao Han was two years younger than Yudie.

“Haha…” Lan’s father laughed out loud and said, “I’m just joking, just want to tell you all that I regret not having met Xiao Han earlier. I want to talk more with him!”

The dinner was very enjoyable. Yudie had considered all kinds of possibilities but hadn’t expected Xiao Han to chat so freely with her father, making her parents very happy. Yudie also breathed a sigh of relief internally. At least for now, her relationship with Xiao Han seemed stable.

After dinner, Mother Lan brought a plate of cut fruits. Lan’s father sat on the sofa, his face flushed, having drunk nearly half a catty of baijiu, looking very happy. Yudie cleaned up the dishes, and Mother Lan was tidying up in the kitchen. Xiao Han sat on the sofa, continuing to passionately debate those unfair societal phenomena with Lan’s father. Lan’s father had once faced unjust treatment, which had left him sitting on the cold bench all his life. Speaking of these unfair treatments, Lan’s father had a belly full of grievances.

“Dad, stop complaining,” Yudie interjected from the side, “I’ve heard these stories of yours for over ten years.”

“Xiao Han hasn’t,” Lan’s father laughed.

“Uncle, please feel free,” Xiao Han laughed, “Actually, there are many unfair phenomena in the country. There’s nothing absolutely fair in this world, right?”

“Right!” Lan’s father nodded and said, “This is a very pragmatic world, and also a world full of human sentiments.”

As they talked, Lan’s father started to look exhausted. After chatting for a while, he leaned back on the sofa and fell asleep. After talking with Xiao Han for so long, he was drained mentally and had also drunk quite some alcohol, so he fell asleep soon.

After Yudie finished tidying up the dishes, she called out to her mother, “Mom, Xiao Han and I are heading back to school.”

“Okay, go ahead,” Mother Lan nodded and said, “Be careful on the road.”

“Mm.” Yudie nodded.

Leaving the house, Xiao Han breathed a sigh of relief. After all, it was his first visit to his girlfriend’s house, meeting his potential future in-laws, which could be somewhat nerve-racking. To tell the truth, having been engaged in conversation with Lan’s father all afternoon, Xiao Han’s nerves had been on edge. He was unsure of what he should or shouldn’t say. He could only follow Lan’s father’s logic to gauge the topics he would like. In doing so, Xiao Han won the affection of Lan’s father and Lan Yudie’s parents.

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