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Chapter 1242 Invitation

Chapter 1242 Invitation

Time seemed to freeze at that moment. When Chi Jingyuan saw Mina's extremely familiar face and met her gaze, which was initially smiling but instantly turned to shock, he finally understood why that elegant middle-aged woman looked so familiar.

He had seen her a few times on the peninsula before. Once, when he was with Mina, they happened to bump into each other from the other side and even greeted each other and chatted for a few words... He remembered that Mina had told him that her aunt's name was Mina Sachiko and that she was a very gentle woman.

That bald man in front is Mina's father... Although I've never met him, I remember her saying several times that her father is bald.

These are Mina's family members. I remember she had an older brother, but I didn't see him.

He recognized him, but what was churning in Chi Jingyuan's mind was... how could they run into each other here? Could it really be such a coincidence?

If we're talking about the people Ji Kyung-won least wants to see in Osaka, or rather, in Japan, then Mina's family is probably among them... It would be fine if they didn't know, but if they knew that he cruelly dumped their daughter, then they'd be in a really awkward situation right now.

"..."

Although he was a little nervous, Chi Jingyuan's face was very natural. After exchanging a brief glance with Ming Jingnan, he looked at her parents, opened his mouth slightly, and showed just the right amount of surprise in his eyes.

"What a coincidence!"

After seeing Chi Jingyuan's face clearly, Mingi Sachiko finally realized who it was and greeted him with a smile, "What a coincidence! I saw someone who looked like... Jingyuan when I went out just now. He's eating here too~"

Mingjing's mother sounded pleasantly surprised, and her attitude was very kind...

With just this one sentence, Chi Jingyuan was somewhat surprised, but he instantly realized something—Mingjing's mother didn't seem to know that he and Xiaonan had broken up.

When he realized this, a look of surprise flashed in Chi Jingyuan's eyes. He looked at Ming Jingnan standing behind him, and when he met her gaze again and sensed the emotions and worry contained within it, Chi Jingyuan immediately understood.

...It seems that Mina hasn't told her parents that the two have broken up!

Otherwise, Mingjing's mother wouldn't have been so friendly, and although the bald father next to him didn't say anything and kept looking him over, his eyes were also very kind.

Upon learning this, Chi Jingyuan was surprised, but he couldn't help but feel relieved.

However, encountering someone in this place so suddenly is still somewhat awkward, even for someone who understands the situation.

"Hello, Auntie... Yes, it's really a coincidence that I'm having a late-night snack with a friend."

Suppressing his complex emotions, Chi Jingyuan smiled and greeted the two elders. His expression, attitude, and understanding were impeccable. He spoke fluent Japanese: "Is this your uncle? Hello, I am Chi Jingyuan."

"Oh, hello, hello~" Although he was an elder and the bald man looked a bit fierce, Mina's father's attitude was unexpectedly gentle. He didn't scrutinize his daughter's boyfriend too much, and his reaction was even a bit amusing. He even seemed to want to take the initiative to shake hands.

"Where's Mina? Why didn't she come and say hello to Jingyuan? Weren't we talking about him all along..."

Watching Chi Jingyuan and her husband chat so naturally, Mingi Sachiko smiled, but then she remembered something and turned around to find Mingi Mina, who had been hiding behind her without saying a word. She pulled her arm and pushed her forward, while looking at Chi Jingyuan curiously and casually asking, "Jingyuan, if you were free today, why didn't you call Mina? Mina went home after finishing work this afternoon."

When Mina was mentioned, the two uncles and aunts might not have noticed, but both Ji Kyung-won and Mina's expressions were actually a bit tense.

Faced with Mingjing's mother's enthusiasm, Chi Jingyuan actually felt a little embarrassed and awkward... To be honest, Chi Jingyuan now has two choices.

One option is to directly state that the two have separated, or if they feel it's not appropriate to say it directly, they can use some words to hint at it, and I believe the Mei couple will definitely realize it soon.

Alternatively, she would act as if nothing had happened, pretending in front of Mina's parents that they hadn't broken up, just as she wished.

Chi Jingyuan has met his girlfriend's parents and family many times over the years, and has seen them occasionally since the breakup. His politeness is impeccable, but to be honest, he doesn't feel anything more for them and doesn't fawn over them.

But, if it were now...

Chi Jingyuan hesitated briefly, then looked at Ming Jingnan with a natural expression and said with a light laugh, "Because we've been very busy with work lately, we just got off work and came here for a late-night snack, so our schedules don't quite match up with Xiaonan's."

Although he didn't know why Mina hadn't told her parents the truth, Ji Kyung-won didn't want to expose her and was willing to cooperate with her concealment.

...The previous breakup had already embarrassed her, and now, in front of her parents, he really didn't want to make her lose face again.

"..."

Upon hearing his words, Mina, who had been tightly pursing her lips and even clenching her teeth, let out a difficult sigh of relief.

It wasn't just that Chi Jingyuan was surprised and nervous; in fact, when Mina suddenly saw Chi Jingyuan, she was completely stunned, as if she were hallucinating and never expected to see him here.

The next moment, she felt an uncontrollable surge of tension, anxiety, and fear, because her parents were right next to her... But she didn't tell them that they had separated; instead, she would pretend to talk about it naturally during their conversations.

...She was really worried, or rather, terrified, that Chi Jingyuan would tell the truth and expose the pretense she had put on in front of her family.

What's even more frightening is that when he faces his parents, he will show... the same ruthlessness and indifference he displayed the night they broke up.

She didn't even dare to imagine what the reaction would be if that were the case.

When she heard her mother ask her that question, Mina's heart jumped into her throat... but Chi Jingyuan's smooth response and respectful and kind tone made her breathe a sigh of relief.

But at the same time, while feeling fortunate, I also felt a deep sense of bitterness in my heart.

He noticed it in just two short sentences.

...He was still so smart, and he understood her so well.

Watching her ex-boyfriend chatting and laughing with her parents, taking care of everything, Mina pursed her lips and paused for a few seconds before smiling and taking the initiative to walk over to greet him warmly and say a few words. Then she hugged her mother's arm, looking a little shy.

Although female idols are all born actors... compared to Ji Kyung-won, who doesn't have much pressure, Mina still finds it difficult to act as naturally as him, afraid that if she makes a wrong expression or can't hold back her emotions and bursts into tears, she won't be able to stop.

"Keiyuan-kun, have you been in Osaka these past few days? Would you like to come over for a visit if you have some free time?"

It seems she really has a good impression of Chi Jingyuan. As they chatted, Mingi Sachiko chuckled and extended an invitation: "It's right next to Nishinomiya City, very close... I mentioned it to Mina before, she should have told you, right?"