The Crazy Son-In-Law

However, they then just heard Yao Cen say, “Alright, since Miss Mo has invited us, we’ll definitely be there.”

Mo Yibai put on an even greater smile, “Great, see you tomorrow night. I won’t keep you any longer then, bye.”

“She apologized to us and invited us to a party. We have to go. Besides, we’re all neighbors and we meet each other often; how can you just refuse her?” After driving out of Pearl International, Yao Cen glanced at Xiao Shun, puzzled.

“It’s nothing; I just don’t like attending such gatherings,” Xiao Shun smiled.

Yao Cen didn’t say anything, and a long silence followed.

In the past, whenever Xiao Shun attended parties, whether it was the annual gatherings of her family or those get-togethers during the New Year, he was either treated as if he were invisible or, even worse, the target of ridicules. It had probably left a shadow on him.

Xiao Shun stayed at the company until around 2 p. m., then took a taxi to Stillwater International Airport to pick up his in-laws. When he arrived at the terminal exit, he found a sea of people, a large group of young men and women holding light signs and banners, waiting there.Copyright by Nôv/elDrama.Org.

He glanced around casually, and they seemed like fans who were there to pick up their idols. He didn’t approach them and just quietly stood near the entrance to wait. Although Stillwater could barely be considered a second-tier city, it rarely saw big celebrities, so it was a rare sight. Perhaps it was because Xiao Shun didn’t pay much attention to these things.

“I can’t believe Bai Ruoning is coming to Stillwater. Oh my god, it’s unimaginable. Do you know how much I love her? When she was in ‘Starway,’ I supported her with all my votes, and my parents, classmates, and friends all voted for her together. Now I’m about to see her in person, I’m so excited! I must take more photos this time.”

“I heard she just got an endorsement for a local cosmetic brand. She came for us consumers. She will personally visit the factory and try their products. If those products are effective, she will accept the endorsement. What a kind-hearted young lady!”

For some reason, Xiao Shun felt an inexplicable chill when he heard these fanatical fans’ words and couldn’t help but shiver.

Bai Ruoning, this name sounded familiar to him. After pondering for a moment, he immediately remembered. It seemed to be the celebrity that He Guangji had recommended to him recently for the advertisement.

At that moment, Yao Jianguo and his wife had already come out.

“Dad, Mom,” Xiao Shun went over to greet them and took their luggage, “Was everything alright on this trip?”

“Yeah, everything was good.”

Yao Jianguo looked somewhat tired but still smiled.

Liu Yunxiang looked around with a slightly displeased expression, “Yao Cen isn’t here?”

“Yao Cen had something to do this afternoon. She reserved a table for you at the restaurant tonight,” Xiao Shun said with a grin.

“Why restaurant? Don’t make up nonsense for her. Since I am back today, I’ll just have to ask her, is it so hard to accompany her parents for a walk? Are we more important or is her job more important?” Liu Yunxiang said.

“I’ve talked to her about it these days. Next time, we’ll go together as a family. We’ll plan it well…”

Xiao Shun’s words were interrupted by a deafening scream and cheering.

He furrowed his brow and looked in the direction of the sound, where a tall, young woman emerged, surrounded by a group of security personnel and assistants. She put a black blazer over her shoulder, her nose straight, her lips a fiery red, and large sunglasses covering more than half of her face. Even so, it wasn’t difficult to imagine a delicate, coldly beautiful face beneath them.

As the fervent young men and women rushed forward, their deafening shouts nearly lifted the airport terminal’s roof. Bai Ruoning, like a cold and glamorous queen, strode forward under the protection of the security personnel. Upon seeing the fans waiting for her arrival, she smiled and waved at them, provoking another round of hysterical screams.

“Bai, you have such a busy schedule, make sure you get enough rest!”

“Can we have your autograph, please? We’ve been waiting here all afternoon.”

“Bai, I love all the singles you’ve released in the past two years! They’re just amazing.”

The passionate fans chattered away around the crowd. The surge of people soon pushed Xiao Shun and his in-laws against the wall. Liu Yunxiang’s eyes lit up as well, her face filled with delight. “Bai Ruoning? I never thought I’d be on a flight with a big star. When her show was broadcast, we bet on whether she could win the championship. I really like her. What’s she doing in Stillwater?”

“Mom, I didn’t know you liked these idols too,” Xiao Shun replied.

The trio then slightly tidied themselves up and pushed their luggage toward the airport exit.

“I wouldn’t say I really like her as an idol, but she’s quite good, and she’s become a big star now,” Liu Yunxiang sighed.

As they left the airport, they saw Bai Ruoning signing autographs for a large group of fans. Liu Yunxiang stopped and turned to Xiao Shun, “It’s a rare opportunity, go and get me an autograph too.”

Xiao Shun hesitated and said, “Mom, I’ll find someone to help you get one. You’re tired from the journey, and it’s cold outside. Let’s go home first.”

“Stop bragging. Do you think you are something now that you can’t be bothered to do me this little favor?” Liu Yunxiang’s face darkened.

Xiao Shun simply couldn’t understand the need for an autograph. However, knowing Liu Yunxiang’s personality, if he didn’t help her today, she wouldn’t let it go. He then reluctantly agreed, “Alright, you and dad wait here for a while, and I’ll go get you an autograph.”

Liu Yunxiang’s face immediately brightened, and she quickly took a sticky note from her bag and handed it to him, “Hurry, just have her sign on this.”

Xiao Shun took the sticky note and reluctantly walked toward Bai Ruoning. No wonder He Guangji recommended her, she was indeed very popular. In addition to the fans who had been there for a while, there was a constant stream of passersby who recognized her and approached her for autographs. She patiently signed for them without complaint.

“Ruoning, you’re so kind.”

“Ruoning, you’re really beautiful.”

The fans who had gotten their autographs were still reluctant to leave, standing nearby and continuing to praise her.

“You should all go home, it’s cold outside,” Bai Ruoning said with a smile, like an angel.

“Ruoning, you’re so nice, we’ll leave right away.”

“…”

Xiao Shun stood in the crowd, feeling somewhat embarrassed.