My Online Lover Lives Next Door (GL) - Chapter 32

“My parents?” Jian Fanxing was stunned. She widened her eyes and looked at He Qing, with crystal-clear tears still hanging on her slightly curled eyelashes. “Sister, I haven’t told my parents about us yet.”

She had always wanted to tell her parents about her relationship, but so far, only Yao Yao knew. At first, Yao Yao strongly opposed and didn’t understand, and back then, she and He Qing hadn’t even met in person yet. So, she decided to delay telling her parents. Until today, they still had no idea that their precious daughter had someone she loved.

“You haven’t told them? Then just now…?” He Qing was also momentarily confused, but she quickly understood why Little Star reacted that way.

With a helpless smile, He Qing looked at Jian Fanxing and said in a certain tone, “Little Star, did you misunderstand my dad?”

Misunderstand? Jian Fanxing blinked, and a bold thought popped into her mind. She cautiously asked, “Sister, does that mean… your dad—uh, uncle—agrees with us being together?”

After asking, Jian Fanxing stared at He Qing without blinking, her palms already soaked with sweat even though it had only been a few seconds.

Seeing how nervous Jian Fanxing was, He Qing sighed, then gave a bright smile. Under Jian Fanxing’s expectant gaze, she nodded firmly. “Yes, he agrees.”

“And even if he didn’t, it wouldn’t matter. He can’t control my decisions.”

He can’t control my decisions.

Although He Qing said this in a calm tone, to Jian Fanxing, she looked incredibly cool at that moment.

That’s the person she liked, after all.

Jian Fanxing’s anxious heart finally settled down, but as soon as she remembered her terrible first impression in front of He Qing’s father, she deflated again. She wished she could dig a hole in the ground and hide.

She wrapped her arms around He Qing’s waist, buried her face in He Qing’s chest, and mumbled, “Sister, what should I do? Just now… Uncle must have had a terrible first impression of me, right?”

“Do I still have a chance to fix it? Wuwuwu…”

“You do.”

He Qing loved it when Jian Fanxing acted spoiled with her. Even if there wasn’t a chance, she would have made one.

“Little Star, my dad asked me to bring you over. I told him you’re my girlfriend, and he wants to meet you.” He Qing said gently.

“What?” Jian Fanxing panicked and lifted her head from He Qing’s arms. “Uncle wants to see me?”

She stared at He Qing, searching her face for signs that she was joking. But after a while, He Qing finally nodded under her hopeful gaze.

“Yes, my dad said he didn’t get a clear look at you earlier, so he wants to meet you again.”

Seeing Jian Fanxing’s stunned expression, He Qing placed both hands on her shoulders. Her cool, deep voice carried an overwhelming gentleness.

“Little Star, look at me.”

Jian Fanxing instinctively lifted her head, and then she heard He Qing say, “Don’t be scared. I’m here. He won’t do anything to you, and he’s actually happy.”

After saying this, He Qing hesitated for a moment before adding, “If you really don’t want to go, I can make up an excuse for you.”

He Qing could tell Jian Fanxing was very nervous. She didn’t want to force her into an uncomfortable situation, so if Jian Fanxing truly didn’t want to meet her father, she wouldn’t push her.

“Sister, you can’t do that.”

As soon as He Qing finished speaking, Jian Fanxing’s firm voice followed almost immediately.

She shook her head resolutely, then took three deep breaths before saying, “Sister, wait for me. I’ll change my clothes and touch up my makeup.”

After saying that, Jian Fanxing straightened her back and went into the bedroom. She changed into a different outfit and then headed to the bathroom.

Looking at herself in the mirror, she was still nervous. She knew that if she said she didn’t want to go, He Qing would never force her. She would even come up with a perfect excuse to make sure her father wouldn’t overthink it.

But what about herself?

Could she really just let He Qing take care of everything for her because she was scared?

If she did that, it wouldn’t sit well with her, not just for He Qing but for herself too.

Besides, it was just meeting her girlfriend’s parent. She might not be good at many things, but when it came to winning over elders, Jian Fanxing had never lost.

He Qing waited on the sofa in the living room for ten minutes before Jian Fanxing finally stepped out of the bathroom.

Unlike before, when she was nervous and afraid, Jian Fanxing was now full of confidence. She looked like a new soldier heading to the battlefield—brave and fearless.

“Sister, let’s go.” Jian Fanxing took the initiative to speak to He Qing, who was sitting on the sofa.

He Qing stood up, walked to Jian Fanxing’s side, and reached out to hold her hand. The two of them walked out together towards the house across the street.

“Don’t be afraid, I’m here.”

These four words from He Qing warmed Jian Fanxing’s heart. She squeezed He Qing’s hand tightly and said in her heart, Sister, I’m not afraid.

The sound of the door opening reached He Jun’s ears. He hurriedly stood up from the sofa, his eyes instinctively looking toward the entrance.

His gaze skipped over his own daughter without hesitation and landed directly on Jian Fanxing.

This time, Jian Fanxing didn’t avoid his eyes. She met He Jun’s gaze with a confident and polite smile. “Hello, Uncle. My name is Jian Fanxing.”

“The ‘Fanxing’ as in ‘stars filling the sky’?” He Jun was surprised. The timid girl who had just avoided his gaze now seemed like a completely different person.

Jian Fanxing tried to stay calm and firmly nodded. “Yes.”

At the same time, she was a little surprised. She had thought that He Qing’s father would be a strict and intimidating man at first glance. But now, his voice wasn’t loud, and his expression wasn’t as stern as she had imagined. Instead, he seemed like a gentle and refined gentleman.

Hearing her answer, He Jun immediately praised, “That’s a good name.”

“Then can I just call you Fanxing from now on?”

Looking at the bright and cheerful girl in front of him, He Jun found himself liking her more and more.

This girl was much more pleasant to look at than his own daughter, who always wore a cold expression.

Like a little sun—just talking to her made people feel warm inside.

“Of course!” Jian Fanxing quickly answered, feeling a little excited.

If He Qing’s father was calling her by name, did that mean he was at least a little satisfied with her?

Jian Fanxing secretly glanced at He Qing, only to see that she still had her usual blank expression.

But… her palm was starting to sweat.

While talking to Jian Fanxing, He Jun was gentle and kind. But when it came to his own daughter, his expression darkened.

“Why are you just standing there? Are you being punished? Take your girlfriend to sit on the sofa!” He Jun glared at He Qing.

That’s your girlfriend! How can you be so inconsiderate? What if she runs off with someone else?!

He really didn’t understand how his cold and distant daughter had managed to find a girlfriend.

He remembered how skilled he was when he was pursuing her mother. But his daughter? Why was she so…

He Jun let out a deep sigh. He had to help his daughter keep this girlfriend. Otherwise, he was afraid she’d end up alone forever.

He Qing: “…”

She looked at Jian Fanxing and said just one word: “Sit.”

“Okay! Sister, you sit too!” Jian Fanxing nodded eagerly, her eyes full of joy as she looked at He Qing.

She had heard it clearly—He Qing’s father had just referred to her as He Qing’s girlfriend!

That meant she was accepted! So happy!

And… was Sister nervous too?

Maybe that cold expression was just a mask. Aww, my girlfriend is too cute!

The two sat down across from He Jun, who was still thinking about how to make his daughter look good in front of Jian Fanxing.

By the time they sat down, he finally had an idea.

First, his daughter was beautiful—like a fairy. The downside was that she attracted too much attention. But on the bright side, having a good-looking partner was a plus during holidays and family gatherings.

Second, his daughter was a workaholic. The downside was that workaholics might seem like they don’t care about family. But the good thing was that she could make money.

Lastly, his daughter was cold and had a small social circle. Some might see this as being antisocial and difficult to get along with. But the upside? She wouldn’t flirt around and would be completely devoted in a relationship.

So, just as Jian Fanxing and He Qing sat down, He Jun quickly spoke up.

“Fanxing, can I ask how long you and Xiao Qing have been together?”

“Um… Fanxing, I don’t mean anything bad by this. I just want to know if you know my daughter well enough. If you don’t, I can help fill in the gaps.”

“Fill in the gaps?” Jian Fanxing was confused by his words.

What did He Qing’s father mean? Why did she feel so lost?

Even He Qing frowned at her father. “Dad, what exactly are you trying to say?”

He Jun didn’t even glance at his daughter. He just looked at Jian Fanxing and spoke sincerely.

“Fanxing, my daughter doesn’t have many good qualities. She’s just good-looking, makes money, and is loyal in relationships. I know it’s not easy for you to be with her, especially since your relationship is… unique. I only have one daughter, and I just hope—”

“Dad.” He Qing’s voice was cold, her gaze filled with warning.

She looked at her father with disappointment.

She had thought he had truly accepted their relationship when he asked her to bring Fanxing over.

But now, it turned out he was just putting on an act. He was actually trying to make Fanxing break up with her.

He Qing’s heart ached when she saw Jian Fanxing’s face turn pale because of her father’s words.

Without hesitation, she held Jian Fanxing’s hand tightly and looked at her father with determined eyes.

“Dad, I won’t break up with Fanxing. And Fanxing won’t leave me either. I’ve said this before—if you really can’t accept that your daughter loves a woman, then I won’t come back.”

Jian Fanxing’s eyes welled up with tears. Hearing He Qing’s words, she could no longer hold them back, and they rolled down her cheeks.

She shook her head at He Qing. “Sister, don’t talk to Uncle like that.”

Jian Fanxing didn’t want He Qing to fall out with her family because of her.

If that happened, she would feel guilty for the rest of her life.

She understood He Qing. Even though she seemed cold on the outside, deep down, she was someone who valued emotions deeply.