Her colleagues and friends just assumed their daughter was dating some rich heir from a big city like Modu.
As parents with only one treasured daughter, Bai Weixi, the couple thought far ahead, deciding to inquire about Li Yuan's family. They were especially interested in his parents' personalities and whether they would be easy to get along with. As it turned out, a few inquiries were all it took to get some answers.
Seeing Yang Jinyu's insistence, Bai Tianqi frowned and said, "Alright then. Let's be clear: once we get there, we won't meet with Li Yuan's parents. Just getting a sense of their character is enough."
Yang Jinyu narrowed her eyes. "Okay, let's head out now. We can get back to the city before it gets dark."
***
Banxu Town was located northeast of the county, only about a twenty-minute drive away.
The couple first drove to the township government office in the market town. Before long, a middle-aged man with slicked-back hair hurried out to greet them.
