At the start, I tricked the school beauty, and ended up with twins?

"Uncle, should I drive slower? You seem a bit uncomfortable."

On the other side, Gu Yu was driving while observing Lin Muqing's condition through the rearview mirror.

His future father-in-law indeed had drunk too much, and Gu Yu was afraid that driving too fast might make him feel nauseous and vomit.

But he had somewhat underestimated Lin Muqing's capacity for liquor; despite his face being completely flushed, Lin Muqing's mind was still fundamentally clear.

When he heard Gu Yu call him 'Uncle,' a wave of discontent rose in his heart.

He said with an unhappy tone, "Weren't you calling me 'father-in-law' at the table? How come it's 'Uncle' as soon as we leave the table?"

"What, do you think I, Old Lin, am not worthy of being your father-in-law?"

Lin Muqing glared at the back of Gu Yu's head, which Gu Yu could clearly see through the rearview mirror.

He gave an embarrassed smile and said, "Then, should I really start calling you 'father-in-law'?"

"I just felt a bit awkward, after all, it's the first time I am meeting you."

The traffic light ahead turned from green to red, and Gu Yu slowly pressed the brake pedal. Once the car stopped, he turned his head to look at Lin Muqing.

"There's nothing to be awkward about. I'm not one to beat around the bush when I talk, so I'll tell you straight, I am very satisfied with you!"

"It's not just me who's very satisfied, I can tell that Yue'er's mother and her grandfather are too!"

"Our whole family thinks you are very suitable to be with Yue'er. You are very meticulous in your actions and especially considerate towards others."

"Just on the point of character alone, there's nothing to criticize."

Lin Muqing's expression was serious, but he kept lavishing praise on Gu Yu.

He truly meant what he said; Gu Yu was the most outstanding young man he had met over the years.

Whether in terms of personal character or abilities, he was the best!

What was there not to be satisfied with?

To put it bluntly, with Gu Yu's capabilities, it should be Gu Yu who was picking and choosing, not Lin Muqing!

The son-in-law was proving to be more capable than the father-in-law!

But Lin Muqing cared about face, so he didn't say it outright.

"Mr. Lin... no, father-in-law, you flatter me too much. I'm not that impressive."n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Gu Yu held the steering wheel, his previously tight grip having loosened a bit. He had always been anxious about whether Lin Muqing could accept him as a suitor for his daughter.

But now, Lin Muqing's words were like a soothing pill, settling his heart.

He had gained Lin Muqing's acceptance, which also meant he had gained the Lin Family's acceptance.

As for Lin Xinyue's uncle's family and her aunt's family, they really didn't have the right to decide on Lin Muqing's family matters.

So to say, getting through Lin Muqing meant getting through all obstacles.

"Xinyue, I did it! I made your family accept me!"

Gu Yu shouted in his heart, filled with joy, a happiness more intense than when the simulator disbursed the eight million in earnings.

One's spiritual fulfillment is higher than material fulfillment, and at this moment, Gu Yu profoundly understood this.

"You must be really happy, right?"

"The first time I went to Zi's house to meet her parents, I felt exactly the same as you."

When I got Zi's parents' approval, I was even more excited than you, riding a motorcycle all night on the road!"

"Oh, right, 'Zi' is your mother-in-law, her full name is Ying Zi."

Lin Muqing leaned back against the headrest, watching Gu Yu's uncontrollable happiness through the rearview mirror, a rare smile spreading across his usually stern face.

Gu Yu's demeanor reminded him of his younger self.

He too had once been young and had desperately wanted to be recognized by the person he liked and her family.

"That's great, after you two got together, you had Xinyue, and then you completed me!"

Gu Yu sincerely exclaimed.

Lin Muqing laughed, "Yes, it's fate!"

Then he shifted his tone, his voice becoming unusually serious, "Yu, now that I have agreed to you and Yue being together, you also have to show some attitude."

"Although you are very capable, if my Yue'er suffers any significant grievances, I will still retract my approval."

Gu Yu quickly nodded in agreement, "Father-in-law, rest assured! I will always treat Xinyue well. To me, she is not only a lover but also family!"

Looking at Gu Yu's serious expression, Lin Muqing nodded.

Then, he asked curiously, "Oh, by the way, Yu, where's your family?"

"When we have time, let's have a meal together and meet, shall we?"

Lin Muqing asked casually.

But then the car suddenly jolted, as Gu Yu accidentally stepped on the brakes too hard.

After steadying the vehicle, Gu Yu kept his eyes unblinkingly on the deserted road ahead and said,

"Father-in-law, I'm afraid what I'm about to say may be difficult for you to accept: I've been an orphan since I was young, raised solely by my grandmother."

As he said this, Gu Yu's eyes held a complexity.

He knew that not many people could accept such family circumstances.

Even the joy of just being acknowledged by Lin Muqing had been halved.

Lin Muqing fell silent.

Indeed, Gu Yu's words deeply shocked him.

Such a family background is not something many normal families on the wife's side can accept.

A child from this kind of environment may more or less have psychological issues.

A lack of love in childhood can cause many hidden personality problems.

There's scientific research to back this up, but even without research, anyone who has interacted with such people may notice they have different personalities from many others.

But...

Lin Muqing looked at Gu Yu's expressionless face.

He hadn't detected any adverse character traits in Gu Yu, nor any serious flaws.

Even more so, this young man was more considerate than many youths.

If there were no issues, then why couldn't he accept him?

Thinking this, Lin Muqing's smile did not diminish, he leaned forward in his seat and placed a hand on Gu Yu's shoulder.

Using a gentleness he had never used before, he said, "Son, you might see this as a flaw."

"But in my view, it's quite the opposite. Being able to emerge from such an environment with a sound set of values and excellent abilities proves the strength of your character."

"People who lack love often know better how to give love. As long as you love my daughter, what does your family background matter?"

"Don't worry! I won't mind it."

"And I hope you can continue to be honest and brave."

Lin Muqing spoke at length.

Gu Yu listened silently, just silently, but his heart was tumultuous.

The hand resting on his right shoulder was not heavy, yet the encouragement it conveyed was profound.

Not many people had said such things to him; the last person who spoke to him in a similar way was his girlfriend Lin Xinyue.

It was also one of the reasons he had firmly chosen Lin Xinyue.

Maybe this was the reason Lin Xinyue was so tender hearted as well? After all, she had such an understanding father.

"I will," Gu Yu said.

His mood brightened, and his smile returned.

Sharing such a secret had unexpectedly lightened his heart.

"Father-in-law, hold on tight, I'm going to speed!"

He turned his head and flashed Lin Muqing a grin.

Then, he took a right turn onto the elevated highway, maintaining the top speed limit the whole way.

Music filled the car, "Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies," mixed with the howling night wind through the windows, the elder and the youth sang out loud together.

"Forgive me for being unruly and loving freedom in this life——"

"..."