Li Yue this time not only didn’t cower but also mustered the courage to reason with He Nan, "Bro Nan, we might be close, but we are brothers! Don’t have any absurd ideas, I’m the only son in my family, and so are you. We both carry the heavy duty of continuing the family line."
"Say one more word and see what happens," He Nan warned, his tone full of caution.
Li Yue, hearing this, quickly closed his mouth and silently increased the distance between them once more.
In the kitchen, Xiu Min didn’t bring up the matter again either, and treated Shen Mianmian just like before, as if nothing had happened.
Shen Mianmian wanted to speak about it several times but didn’t know how to begin.
Just when she finally mustered the courage to say something, Xiu Min spoke up, her words full of significance, "Mianmian, you’re nineteen this year, and it’s the age to be in a relationship. He Nan is a good kid, and if you’re with him, I’d be at ease."
To be honest, knowing that Shen Mianmian was dating He Nan, Xiu Min felt somewhat disappointed.
Originally, she had thought that when Mianmian grew up, she could become her daughter-in-law.
Unfortunately, Li Yue fell short, changing girlfriends three times a year, and seemed not to have such thoughts about Mianmian— it must be said, it was Xiaoyue’s misfortune.
"Auntie Xiu, thank you."
Shen Mianmian held on to Xiu Min, her eyes red with emotion.
Xiu Min patted her shoulder and couldn’t help but voice her inner worries, "Mianmian, your Uncle Li and I have always seen you as our own daughter. We’d be happy for you if you find a good match, but..."
Seeing her hesitate to continue, Shen Mianmian said, "Auntie Xiu, whatever you want to say, just say it, it’s fine."
Hearing this, Xiu Min asked, "Mianmian, has He Nan told you about his family situation?"
Shen Mianmian nodded.
Xiu Min expressed her worries, "The He Family is a major clan in Beijing. He Nan is doing very well in business now. A family like theirs would likely look for a bride of equal social standing. I’m afraid his family..."
Xiu Min didn’t finish her sentence, but the implication was clear.
The words were somewhat cruel, but they were the truth.
In her own family, when her daughter wanted to marry Wan Dongcheng, she and her husband were against it. As for a daughter-in-law, if they knew the girl was of good character, they wouldn’t mind someone like Mianmian, but the He Family didn’t know about Mianmian’s character, and they would probably disdain her background.
Thinking about this, Xiu Min added, "Mianmian, don’t think I’m being overly concerned or thinking too far ahead, I’m just speaking my mind. Maybe, the elders in the He Family are reasonable people."
Understanding Xiu Min’s intentions, Shen Mianmian spoke softly, "Auntie Xiu, I know you’re saying all this for my sake. I considered these issues before I got involved with Brother He. He said he would resolve these problems, but I also know what I’ll face if I want to be with Brother He. So I have always been striving to improve myself, to close the gap between me and Brother He. As long as I’m excellent enough, I believe Brother He’s family will one day see my worth. For Brother He, and for myself, I am willing to work hard." This update ıs available on 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩⚫𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢⚫𝔫𝔢𝔱
Xiu Min’s inner worries halved in an instant, "Mianmian, now I understand why your Uncle Li always tells me you are bound to achieve great things."
This child was truly outstanding. So young, yet she had everything planned out—such tenacity was rare to find.