Human relations and social interactions are indeed something he's got a handle on. Through hints, he even knows what tiles Shen's dad and mom need. As long as he has those, why worry they won't be able to listen to the tiles?
Calling someone's bluff isn't a loss, calling bluff isn't a trap, losing is a blessing. Gotta say, there's some truth in old sayings.
Anyway, after playing a few rounds, Su Qing realized he'd finally overcome the last of the obstacles, even Shen's dad was won over.
If he'd known the future father-in-law would be this easy to deal with, he wouldn't have been so scared. He broke out in a cold sweat on the way here.
That night, Su Qing chatted with the Shen family trio until nearly ten, mostly about everyday life and his current situation.
Though the two elders already had a rough idea through their own daughter, they couldn't probe deeper. There are things the daughter won't say.
