Chapter 1187: That’s Truly a Real Aunt

Chapter 1187: Chapter 1187: That’s Truly a Real Aunt

"Did you ever mention to them that after marriage you’ll hand over all your assets to Xiao Yun for safekeeping?" Mrs. Zhao asked.

It seems the first person to do this was Qi Chengzhi.

Later on, everyone started copying, thinking that Qi Chengzhi’s trick wasn’t a bad idea.

This way, their wives couldn’t possibly kick them out!

So, it became an unwritten rule.

Not even a family tradition.

It’s just what everyone started doing.

"I haven’t had the chance to say that yet, you called before I could." Zhao Dingli sounded a bit exhausted.

He came to meet the parents, yet Mrs. Zhao took up so much time?

Isn’t this interrupting his performance?

"Oh, perfect timing! Give them the phone, I’ll say a few words too." Mrs. Zhao said.

Zhao Dingli: "..."

He was genuinely worried the old lady might mess things up instead.

"Auntie, you didn’t even worry so much for Gu Shen, did you?" Zhao Dingli whispered.

"See? You’re touched, right?" The old lady was even moved by herself.

Zhao Dingli: "..."

No, that’s definitely not the case.

"You’re just so nervous you’re confused. Given Xiaofei’s parents, Gu Shen never had to go through this whole meet-the-parents ordeal." The old lady said.

Zhao Dingli: "..."

He actually forgot for a moment.

Could it be because she never experienced this, so she especially wanted to feel it through him?

"In your house, it’s just you and your dad as the two grown men. There are things you and your dad aren’t clear about; shouldn’t I be the one to step in?" the old lady said.

Zhao Dingli was instantly moved.

The old lady is indeed reliable at critical moments.

"You can’t possibly ask your dad to talk with Xiao Yun’s mom, it’s more appropriate for him to talk to Xiao Yun’s dad. Besides, there are many things he might not think thoroughly about." The old lady continued.

"Auntie, I’ll pass my mom-in-law the phone now." Zhao Dingli said.

He failed to control the volume for a moment, and Mr. Li, Mrs. Li, and Li Xiaoyun heard it clearly.

Li Xiaoyun was alright with it, Zhao Dingli had already posted on social media.

Li Xiaoyun had secretly complained internally, but at least was prepared mentally in advance.

Now hearing this, even though the urge to complain was strong, she could accept it.

Poor Mr. Li and Mrs. Li had no mental preparation at all.

Mr. Li thought his daughter was about to be taken away.

Yet instantly, he became a father-in-law.

Mr. Li: "..."

Mr. Li whispered to Mrs. Li, "If I chase him out now, would it still be timely?"

Mrs. Li looked at Mr. Li with an expression difficult to describe, saying, "I think it’s too late now."

Mr. Li: "..."

Ah!

Feels like inviting a wolf into the house, a wolf entering a sheep’s den.

Zhao Dingli realized his voice was a bit loud, and Mr. Li and Mrs. Li must have heard it.

Yet, he was completely unfazed, calmly holding the phone as he returned to say to Mrs. Li, "Mom-in-law, my auntie wants to say hello."

Mrs. Li hadn’t expected she’d be talking to Mrs. Zhao this soon.

Nervousness meant she didn’t pay attention to Zhao Dingli’s address.

Zhao Dingli thought, since he’s already addressed them as father-in-law and mother-in-law, and Mr. Li and Mrs. Li had heard it.

Then there’s no need to try and cover it subtly.

Just directly show his attitude, letting them know he’s determined to marry Li Xiaoyun.

Mrs. Li nervously accepted the phone.

Although the families are technically future in-laws now, since Zhao Dingli even called her as mother-in-law.

In reality, she is of a different generation from the old lady.

The old lady is indeed a senior, the matriarch of the Zhao family.

"Madam, hello." Mrs. Li said.

"Hello, in-law!" The old lady joyfully said.

The voice sounded exceptionally festive.

Mrs. Li genuinely hadn’t expected the old lady to be such a character.

Listening to the old lady’s tone and voice, it felt no different from the elderly ladies doing square dances at the park morning and evening.

"What do you think of our Dingli?" The old lady asked directly.

The question was so straightforward that Mrs. Li couldn’t react.

Besides, even if there was a downside, you can’t directly say it to their family elder.

However, up to this point, Zhao Dingli had no drawbacks.

Mrs. Li smiled, "Dingli is very nice, stable character, and has long-term plans, very nice."

"Yes, I liked Xiao Yun the moment I saw her, thinking, which family’s boy could match Xiao Yun?" The old lady said, "I looked around at our family’s boys and felt Dingli was great. But I worried he might be too old to match Xiao Yun."

"Definitely not, you’re being too modest." Mrs. Li felt the pressure.

"This isn’t modesty, it’s the truth. At his age, and he found someone as young as Xiao Yun, honestly, he’s quite thick-skinned." The old lady said.

Mrs. Li: "..."

This was truly her aunt.

"It’s just Xiao Yun didn’t mind her, so I’m even more grateful to Xiao Yun." The old lady said.

"It’s Xiao Yun’s fortune." Mrs. Li was already struggling.

Even though she knew from Ye Fei that the Zhao family doesn’t focus on family background, they’re very easy-going.

She hadn’t expected them to be this easy-going.

By society’s modern standards, Zhao Dingli’s age wasn’t too big at all.

Given his extraordinary conditions, finding someone younger would be simple.

Yet, to the old lady, it was Zhao Dingli taking advantage, and Li Xiaoyun was being put at a disadvantage?

One must say, the old lady’s move was indeed impressive.

Initially, Mrs. Li felt slightly nervous, unsure how to interact with the Zhao family.

But now, she was suddenly placed at an equal position by the old lady.

And as for the old lady’s words, Mrs. Li couldn’t deny them.

If she denied it, wouldn’t she be belittling her own daughter?

Who belittles their own daughter?

If she does so often, what if the husband’s family begins to look down upon her daughter?

So Mrs. Li would never say a bad word about her daughter to anyone.

Besides, Li Xiaoyun is genuinely great, amazing in every aspect.

Yet, the old lady kept harping on about Zhao Dingli’s flaws.

Mrs. Li couldn’t agree with the old lady, nor could she say Li Xiaoyun was flawed just to keep a balance, so she resorted to awkward laughter.

"Indeed, it’s fate, it’s fate!" The old lady said, "Don’t worry, Dingli is a very stable child, definitely won’t act recklessly. At his age he’s still single, and there’s never been any young girl around him. I once thought he might be gay!"

"Love is equal, regardless of gender. I’m quite open-minded. If he really liked men, I’d still support it. After all, having a companion in old age is nice. But when I mentioned this, he got upset with me!"