Chapter 2The Boyfriend Test

I poured her a glass of water from the coffee table.

"Mom, when I was little, you always made me choose the $1 water."

"But the first time I met him, he bought me a $7 boba tea. Seven dollars! That's so expensive!"

"When we ate, he took me to McDonald's. Not only did he order a $20 combo, he paid extra to get me the toy!"

"In that moment, I thought, he treats me so well!"

My mom slammed the glass down on the table, her voice thick with anger. "Just for a cup of tea? A Happy Meal? You think that's treating you well?"

"Do you have no brain?"

I felt wronged but kept my voice small. "But when I was little, you bought the $1 water."

"When we had a choice for food, you picked the $16 noodles."

"I know, you haven't really met Chad, so you're worried. I'll call him right now and ask him to come over for dinner tomorrow. Once you talk to him, you'll know how good he is."

Before my mom could stop me, I dialed the number. "Hello~ Chad. My mom wants you to come over for dinner tomorrow."

"Bring something? No, it's just a simple meal. No need for gifts."

"Yes, tomorrow night. Remember to dress nicely."

By the time I hung up, my mom was frozen in place.

I smiled at her. "Mom, Chad says he's not picky. You don't have to work too hard, just make something simple."

"See? He's so considerate! He was worried you'd be tired and told me to help you!"

"I'm going to take a shower and sleep early. Gotta look my best to welcome him tomorrow."

With that, I got up and left.

Before entering my room, I saw my mom still sitting there in a daze.

Suddenly, she snapped out of it like she'd been electrocuted. She frantically grabbed the landline, her fingers fumbling before finally dialing. "Hello~ Husband, come home as soon as you get off work tomorrow."

"What's important? I'm telling you, nothing is more important than tomorrow!"

"If you dare not come back tomorrow, I'm divorcing you!"

See? Mom is so happy!

She even threatened Dad to make sure he comes home.