Abstinence Pei, don't be too sweet when chasing your wife

On Monday evening, Xiao Fangfei had just finished training at the motorcycle club when her phone vibrated.

The screen lit up with a text message from Kong Haoyu: "Everything is ready. At 6 pm on Wednesday, I'm going to treat my future girlfriend and future mother-in-law to dinner as planned. Don't let it slip. Even if it's just acting, you have to give it your all."

The fingertips holding the phone trembled slightly. Xiao Fangfei took a deep breath, clicked on the number of "Mom" in the address book and dialed it.

"I can't refuse a blind date. I said..." Before her mother could finish, Xiao Fangfei rushed in and said, "You don't have to arrange a blind date. I already have a boyfriend." On the other end of the phone, Xiao's mother raised her voice: "When did it happen? Why have I never heard you mention it!"

"We just started dating not long ago, and we want to wait until things are stable before we do anything." Xiao Fangfei pinched the corner of her clothes. "His name is Kong Haoyu, and he works as the president's special assistant at the Pei Group. The night after tomorrow, he's treating my mother and me to dinner so we can formally get to know each other."

After a brief silence, Xiao's mother said suspiciously, "So sudden? Could it be that they made it up to avoid the blind date?"

"Of course not!" Xiao Fangfei raised her voice. "He's been preparing for a long time and even found out everything about your love of Suzhou embroidery."

Thinking of the other person carefully taking down the memo, her heart softened for no reason.

At two o'clock on Wednesday afternoon, Xiao Fangfei opened her wardrobe and saw the pale blue dress. She stroked the soft fabric, remembering Kong Haoyu's words, "It really suits you." Her cheeks flushed. Suddenly, she began to look forward to this carefully planned "date."

At three o'clock on Wednesday afternoon, Kong Haoyu stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window on the top floor of Pei Group and checked the memo on his mobile phone for the third time.

The handbag contained a Suzhou embroidery screen prepared three days in advance. He also carefully confirmed the driving route and even prepared motion sickness medicine and a spare vomit bag in case Xiao Ma might get motion sickness.

These subtle thoughts have long gone beyond the scope of "pretending to be a boyfriend".

"You prepared so carefully, it doesn't seem like you're acting." Pei Luonan walked behind him at some point, his tone teasing.

Kong Haoyu's hands shook and he almost dropped his phone on the ground.

"Boss Pei, I..."

"Okay," Pei Luonan patted his shoulder, "I think Xiao Fangfei is also interested in you, so seize the opportunity."

As he spoke, he handed over an agarwood bracelet, "You said last time that Aunt Xiao had trouble sleeping, so this is perfect for you."

Kong Haoyu took the box and a warm feeling surged in his heart.

It turned out that my thoughts had already been seen through.

At exactly four o'clock, he drove to Xiao Fangfei's house on time.

The moment he rang the doorbell, he heard footsteps coming from inside the house and his heart beat faster.

The moment the door opened, Xiao Ma looked at the young man in front of her through the screen door.

Kong Haoyu stood straight at the door, his dark blue suit ironed meticulously, but Xiao's mother's eyes fell sharply on the flame-shaped brooch on his collar - it was similar to the pattern on her daughter's motorcycle leather jacket, which made her frown slightly.

“Hello, Auntie.”

Kong Haoyu bowed slightly and handed the Suzhou embroidery gift box to Xiao Ma.

"I heard you like Suzhou embroidery, so I asked a friend to find me a double-sided peony from Suzhou. The front is magnificent and the back has delicate branches and leaves. I chose a smaller size so it's perfect for the antique display stand in the living room."

When going downstairs, he took two steps at a time to open the back door of the car, and half-bent down to protect Xiao Ma's head.

"Auntie, be careful with the steps. I've adjusted the seat angle. If you feel uncomfortable, please let me know."

He placed his hand lightly on the car door frame, fearing that the old man would be bumped into.

Xiao's mother got into the car and paused when she felt the warm heating pad on the seat.

In the rearview mirror, Kong Haoyu was squatting next to the passenger seat, carefully adjusting the hem of Xiao Fangfei's skirt. This detail was seen by Xiao's mother. Before the car started, he turned his head and looked at the back seat: "Auntie, fasten your seat belt. We are leaving. Drive slowly on the road. There is no rush."

In the restaurant's private room, crystal chandeliers cast warm light.

Kong Haoyu skillfully unfolded the disinfectant wipes, handed them to Xiao's mother first, and then wiped the edge of the tableware for Xiao Fangfei.

"The steamed sea bass here is made with freshly caught Yangtze River shad," he turned the menu to Xiao Ma, his finger deliberately avoiding the spicy dish area.

When the waiter brought the sashimi platter, Kong Haoyu naturally moved the small dish of mustard in front of him: "Fangfei doesn't like mustard, I'm blocking it for her."

As he spoke, he picked up a piece of salmon with a serving chopstick, carefully removed the skin from the edge, and carefully checked for fish bones before putting it into Xiao Fangfei's bowl.

His movements were smooth and flowing, as if this was a daily routine that he had repeated countless times.

Xiao Ma's gaze was like a fine net, capturing every detail in front of her.

"Xiao Kong is so busy with work, how can he remember Fangfei's preferences?"

Xiao's mother suddenly asked the question with a tentative tone, emphasizing the word "busy" intentionally, trying to test the truthfulness of the young man's words.

"Auntie, I've kept everything about Fangfei in mind."

Kong Haoyu pulled out a leather notebook, the yellowed pages filled with handwriting. "Last month, she had a race, and I started checking every part of the motorcycle three days in advance."

Xiao's mother noticed that when he mentioned the word "competition", his eyes unconsciously revealed nervousness, which reminded her of the fact that she also couldn't sleep all night before her daughter's competition.

When Xiao Kong showed the drawings of the modified motorcycle for Xiao Fangfei and explained the principle of the anti-collision frame in professional terms, Xiao's mother's teacup made a light knocking sound on the coaster.

It turns out that this young man is really protecting everything his daughter loves.

Halfway through the meal, Xiao Fangfei got up to go to the bathroom.

Kong Haoyu immediately stood up and pulled out a chair for her. He waited until she walked out of the private room before sitting down again.

“Auntie, are you still busy with community work after retirement?”

Kong Haoyu suddenly asked.

"Fangfei mentioned that you were a key technical expert at the factory back then. I specifically asked Mr. Pei for advice, and he said our group could sponsor the repair of the aging community fitness equipment."

He took out the printed plan from his briefcase, with even the construction date clearly marked.

Mother Xiao stared at the neat handwriting, and her throat suddenly tightened. This young man even cared about her concerns.

When leaving, Kong Haoyu insisted on sending the mother and daughter home.

He carefully helped Xiao Ma to the door of the unit. After hesitating for a moment, he took out the agarwood bracelet that Pei Luonan had given him. "Auntie, this is for you. I heard it can calm the mind and help you sleep."

When Xiao's mother touched the exquisite bracelet, her eyes instantly became warm.

As the car's taillights disappeared into the alley, Xiao's mother suddenly spoke with a smile, "You can postpone the blind date with the doctor."

She looked at the faint flame hairpin behind her daughter's ear and sighed softly: "Some people, their sincerity hidden in the details, is more touching than ten thousand words of love."

An hour later, Xiao Fangfei looked out the window at the neon lights, picked up her phone and called Kong Haoyu: "Thank you for today."

"What are you thanking me for? It's only natural to serve your girlfriend." Kong Haoyu replied.

Xiao Fangfei's voice gradually became quieter. "Thank you for remembering so many details. You even know my mother's preferences so clearly."

Kong Haoyu chuckled, "Because I want to act more realistically, I need to understand you and everything about you."

At this time, Xiao's mother's voice came: "Xiao Kong is a child, and I approve of him. I will invite him to dinner at home tomorrow. I want to show off my sweet and sour pork ribs."

When Kong Haoyu heard this, the corners of his mouth rose unconsciously.

Outside the window, the city lights were as bright as the galaxy. Xiao Fangfei leaned against the window, recalling every look and every movement of Kong Haoyu at the dinner table. Those carefully designed details clearly concealed feelings that were truer than lies.

Perhaps this encounter, which began with a lie, was destined to get out of control from the moment he drew the flame totem on the motorcycle's fuel tank.