I have been dating Liu Zhen for a year, and because we have reached the age, we have started talking about marriage.

I am an orphan and grew up in an orphanage, so there was no need for Liu Zhen to meet my parents.

I chose a day and prepared a gift to meet Liu Zhen's parents.

Liu Zhen is a local, and his parents are ordinary working-class people. When we arrived, his father opened the door.

I handed the gift to his father and said, "Hello, Uncle. This is a small token of my appreciation."

Liu Zhen's father looked kind and accepted the gift, inviting me inside.

I thought his mother might be at work or busy in the kitchen cooking, but after I entered and changed into slippers, I saw his mother sitting on the sofa in the living room with her arms crossed.

I was stunned by the situation.

Liu Zhen stepped forward and introduced with a smile, "Mom and Dad, this is Jiang Qian, you can call her Qian Qian."

Liu Zhen's father was very enthusiastic. "Qian Qian, please have a seat. Make yourself at home."

However, Liu Zhen's mother still sat on the sofa with a cold expression.

Of course, I didn't sit down either. I just stood there.

Instantly, the atmosphere in the room became awkward.

Seeing the situation, Liu Zhen's father coughed and looked at his mother who was still sitting on the sofa. He said, "This is Xiaojian. Why don't you greet her?"

Liu Zhen's mother snorted at his words and said, "This is my home. If the guests don't introduce themselves, why should I greet them?"

I smiled and said, "So, Liu Zhen, this is how your family welcomes guests."

"Fine, I'm not welcome. I'm leaving."

I am not a person with a good temper, and I won't indulge his mother's unwelcoming attitude.

No one has been able to make me, Jiang Qian, submit.

As I turned to leave, Liu Zhen panicked and quickly came forward to hold me back.

Behind me, Liu Zhen's mother, who didn't expect me to be so bold, stood up and said, "You..."

I halted my steps and said, "What? Auntie, can you stand up now? I thought you had difficulty walking just now."

Liu Zhen's mother's face turned ugly. She frowned but was signaled by Liu Zhen and had to lower her head. "I was just joking with you earlier. Look at you, so clueless. From now on, we are all family, and our family loves to joke around."

As Liu Zhen's mother spoke, she pretended to be affectionate and walked over to hold my hand.

I smiled.

I remembered a time before when I accidentally overheard Liu Zhen talking to his mother on the phone. His mother was very concerned about him dating a girlfriend who grew up in an orphanage. But when she learned that I owned a studio and had two fully paid houses, her attitude changed.

Liu Zhen's parents are ordinary working-class people who have struggled all their lives and only own a small 50-square-meter house, which they are still paying off.

So, after learning about my financial situation, Liu Zhen's mother couldn't wait to have me meet them.

Initially, I was disgusted by this after learning about it.

I don't tolerate nonsense.

But watching Liu Zhen busying himself for me, I softened.

Although Liu Zhen and I have only been together for a year, he has been very good to me. Whenever he upsets me, he apologizes before I can say anything, and sometimes he even cries.

I have been single all my life, and Liu Zhen is my first love. I always believed that real men don't cry easily.

If Liu Zhen is willing to cry for me, it means he loves me very much.

Upon careful consideration, even if we get married, it will be Liu Zhen and I who will live together. His parents, even if they are a bit difficult, can't we just not live together in the future?

There's no reason to give up such a good man because of his mother.

So, I pretended to know nothingand played along with Liu Zhen's mother's sudden change in attitude.

I smiled warmly and said, "Auntie, I'm sorry if I misunderstood your joke earlier. I'm glad to be a part of the family."

Liu Zhen's mother seemed taken aback by my response, but she quickly composed herself and nodded. "Yes, yes. We are family now. Let's forget about the misunderstandings and move forward."

With that, Liu Zhen's father stepped in to lighten the mood. He suggested we all sit down and have a cup of tea together.

As we sat in the living room, Liu Zhen's father and I engaged in a pleasant conversation, while Liu Zhen's mother sat quietly, occasionally chiming in with a few words.

Throughout the visit, I made sure to be respectful and polite to Liu Zhen's parents, even though their initial behavior had caught me off guard. I understood that family dynamics can be complex, and it was important for me to handle the situation with grace.

As the visit came to an end, I thanked Liu Zhen's parents for their hospitality and expressed my gratitude for welcoming me into their family.

Before leaving, Liu Zhen's mother pulled me aside and whispered, "I apologize for my earlier behavior. I was just testing you. But I can see that you truly care for Liu Zhen. Take good care of him."

I nodded, appreciating her honesty, and assured her that I would do my best to make Liu Zhen happy.

From that day on, my relationship with Liu Zhen's parents gradually improved. It took time, patience, and understanding to build a bond with them, but I was determined to make it work.

As Liu Zhen and I continued our journey towards marriage, we faced many challenges, but we faced them together, supporting and loving each other.

And as for Liu Zhen's mother, she eventually came to accept me wholeheartedly, realizing that my love and commitment to her son were genuine.

Today, Liu Zhen and I are happily married, and I am grateful for the love and acceptance we have found within his family.

Remember, family relationships can be complex, and it's important to approach them with understanding, patience, and a willingness to build bridges.