I almost touched the moon

When they arrived in Zurich, Wen Song asked Cheng Che if he wanted to go home with her, but Cheng Che refused and said to her, "Let's go in the evening. It's not a good time to go now."

Wen Song knew that he was a person who attached great importance to traditional Chinese etiquette in his heart, so he didn't think there was anything wrong with it and expressed his understanding for him.

Before leaving, Cheng Che asked again: "Sister, what time does Lawyer Wen get off work? What time do you usually have dinner?"

Wen Song thought for a moment and said, "She gets off work at five o'clock, and eats at 6:30, but I'm not sure."

After hearing what she said, Cheng Che couldn't help but wonder if she and Lawyer Wen were really mother and daughter. They were too unfamiliar with each other. He smiled and said to her, "I know. I'll be at your house at 5:30."

After Wen Song arrived home, the housekeeper kindly helped her carry her luggage upstairs. However, she was surprised to find that Wen Yiheng was sitting in the living room, drinking coffee leisurely with a copy of Kawabata Yasunari's Snow Country in his hand.

When their eyes met, they all asked at the same time, "Why are you home?", "Why are you back?"

Wen Yiheng explained first: "Today is New Year's Eve, so of course I won't work today and tomorrow."

Wen Song nodded. This was indeed Wen Yiheng's style. He also said to her, "I just came back from the United States. Aunt Zhou told me that today is New Year's Eve and asked me if I wanted to come back for dinner."

"Oh, ok." Wen Yiheng didn't ask any more questions. He didn't ask her what she was doing in the United States, nor did he show any concern for her.

"Oh, by the way. Cheng Che is also coming to our house for dinner tonight. I invited him." Wen Song did not discuss it, but just reminded her as a routine.

"Ok." Wen Yiheng nodded and continued to lazily flip through the novel in his hand.

Just as Wen Song was about to go upstairs, Wen Yiheng suddenly thought of something and said to Wen Song, "Come back, I have something to tell you."

Wen Song walked back to the living room and sat on the sofa. He picked up Petty again, held him in his arms and stroked his long hair. He asked Wen Yiheng, "What's the matter?"

Wen Yiheng said: "If Cheng Che comes to your house to eat as your friend or boyfriend, there is no problem at all. He can come anytime and live here."

"I know." Wen Song nodded, "I'm not asking for your opinion."

"But." Wen Yiheng changed the subject, "If he comes to visit his mother-in-law as a son-in-law, then forget it. I can't do that. I can't accept this identity. Let him go back to China to visit Ye Qing'an. It's her job."

"You can't accept him? He's a good guy, and I don't need to ask for your opinion about dating him."

"Ilia, do you have a problem with your comprehension?" Wen Yiheng couldn't help rolling his eyes and said, "I mean, I have no problem with him being your boyfriend. But I can't accept the fact that I'm someone's mother-in-law at such a young age.

It makes me feel like I'm a retired old woman, and at the age to be grandma. I can't accept it. It's so horrible."

(That makes me feel like I'm a retired old man, already at the age of being a grandmother. I can't accept it. It's terrible.)

Wen Song glanced at her and said unhappily, "Lawyer Wen, if I remember correctly, you are 48 this year, and will be 49 soon. I, your dear daughter, am already 23 years old."

"If I don't tell you, who would know I'm 48? You know?" Wen Yiheng raised her still young and beautiful face and said, "Every time I go on a date, I always say I'm 35, and people often think I don't look 35."

"Yes, you are 25 this year, and you will be 24 next year. You are younger than me." Wen Song said unhappily, "He will arrive at 5:30 in the evening. Remember to change your clothes. After all, you are the mother-in-law."

"I'm not." Wen Yiheng quickly denied, "What does your boyfriend have to do with me? Don't give me an identity."

At 5:30 in the evening, Wen Song received a WeChat message from Cheng Che on time, "Sister, I'm at the door and just parked the car."

As he was speaking, Wen Song heard the doorbell ringing at the front door.

She stopped the housekeeper from opening the door, walked to the door herself and opened it for Cheng Che.

Although his outfit today was not formal, it was particularly exquisite. He wore a black wool coat, a white vertical striped shirt, a half-high collar black base sweater under the shirt, black jeans and black Martin boots.

He also took care of his hair, combed it into a Korean style 3:7 split, revealing his forehead, and sprayed a light perfume. It was not his usual Bryedo Gypsy Water, but another men's cologne with a stronger woody note.

He was holding several gift bags in his hands. He smiled and said hello to the butler who came to help him carry the things, "Thank you, I'll just hold by myself."

Wen Song took his hand and said, "Why are you dressed so nicely? I'm still wearing home clothes."

"It's okay, just wear your home clothes." Cheng Che smiled and touched her head, "Take me to visit your mother first."

Wen Yiheng was originally lying on the sofa, but he immediately sat up straight when he heard the doorbell. When he saw Cheng Che dressed elegantly and walked into the living room with a gift, he instantly became a little nervous.

She whispered in Cantonese to Zhou Ma beside her: "Amy, if I run away now and say I'm not home, is it too late?"

What do you mean they are just coming to eat with friends? This kind of ceremony is obviously to visit the mother-in-law, but she is really not prepared at all and just feels a little embarrassed.

Cheng Che walked forward, bowed slightly to Wen Yiheng and said hello: "Hello, Lawyer Wen, I am Cheng Che. This is my first official visit. I hope I didn't disturb you."

"Hi, I'm not disturbing you. Please take a seat." Wen Yiheng smiled and said to himself, what do you mean it's my first time here? I've been here before.

She also said, "You don't have to call me Lawyer Wen. If it's not a work situation, just call me Lucille."

Looking at Cheng Che's exquisite and handsome appearance, she couldn't help but sigh that Wen Song had a good eye. Perhaps it was because of the ease with which lawyers could deal with people, after the initial nervousness and embarrassment, she relaxed a lot.

Cheng Che thought of Wen Yiheng's words and thought that he couldn't call her auntie, and calling her Lawyer Wen wasn't appropriate either. He couldn't really call her Lucille, as that would be too disrespectful.

But soon, she found the answer from the way the housekeeper addressed Wen Yiheng.

"I brought some Chinese New Year gifts for Dr. Lucille, Ms. Curtis, and Aunt Zhou. Please accept them."

As he spoke, he took out the gift bag in his hand and handed it to them. Considering that Curtis was British, he specifically spoke in English and asked them to open it quickly.

Cheng Che prepared a brooch for Wen Yiheng. In the middle of the olive branch inlaid with diamonds was a South Sea white pearl, which was noble, elegant and unpretentious.

"It's very beautiful, thank you, I like it very much." Wen Yiheng saw his intentions, "I like it very much. But next time you come to my house, you don't have to bring a gift."

The gifts for the housekeeper and Aunt Zhou were two Hermès scarves. He even bought Petty a dog down jacket, a leather collar, and many snacks and toys.

Wen Song saw that everyone had a gift, even Petty had one, so he leaned on Cheng Che's shoulder and asked coquettishly, "Where's mine?"

"You are definitely indispensable." Cheng Che said mysteriously, "But you have to wait until after 12 o'clock. I can't give it to you now."

Wen Yiheng felt a little emotional when she saw this scene. Wen Songlian almost never acted like a spoiled child in front of her, but she acted like such a little girl in front of Cheng Che. It seemed that Cheng Che was really good to her.

"Cheng Che, what should I call you?" Wen Yiheng asked. Cheng Che seemed a little stiff, Mr. Cheng was too formal, and A Che was a little too intimate.

Cheng Che smiled and said, "Anything is fine. My English name is Roche."

"Ok, then I'll call you Roche." Wen Yiheng nodded.

More than half an hour later, the housekeeper came over and said, "Dr. Lucille, Ms. Iseylia and Mr. Cheng, dinner is ready to be served."

"Yea." Wen Yiheng got up from the sofa and said, "Thank you. Tina, and Amy, now you can go for enjoying your short holiday. Happy Chinese New Year."

(Thanks, Tina and Amy, now you can go and enjoy your short vacation. Happy Chinese New Year!)

Then he said to Cheng Che and Wen Song, "Let's go eat. We're preparing Cantonese food tonight. Roche, do you like it?"

"I like it very much." Cheng Che nodded and said, "Thank you Dr. Lucille."