Chapter 290: Speaking Frankly
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Since Lu Si had said this, Jiang He naturally wouldn’t further meddle in his boss’ affairs.
He watched as Lu Si became increasingly restless. By the time they were having dinner, his expression carried an air of wanting to say something but holding back. However, Jiang He pretended not to notice, stood by the side, and didn’t attempt to intervene or give him a way out.
After dinner.
The Lu family gathered on the sofa with Zhou Li to chat and have tea.
Mei Shu was left out, but it would be impolite to leave now, so she passed the time by playing a quiz game with her system, winning a good amount of money from it.
When Mrs. Lu felt the time was right, she put down her tea cup and looked at Mei Shu. “Mei Shu, come with me. 1 have something to discuss with you.” “Mom, whatever you want to talk to Shu’er about, 1 want to be there too!” Lu Yan almost stood up immediately to speak.
Mrs. Lu, with an expressionless face, turned her gaze towards him. “This doesn’t concern you. Sit here and chat with Lili. We’ll be back soon.”
“But…” Lu Yan clearly felt a bit uneasy.
Anyone could see the implications of his mother’s arrangement tonight.
Calling her alone definitely meant that she was about to say something unpleasant to Mei Shu!
“Enough!” Mrs. Lu’s face suddenly turned stern. “Lu Yan, you’re an adult now. You should understand which matters you can get involved in and which you shouldn’t.”
“Mom!” Lu Yan didn’t care about the sudden change in her expression and continued to stand in front of Mei Shu, arguing, “Mei Shu is my personally invited guest. Her affairs are my affairs. Mom, just say directly here what you want to tell Mei Shu!”
“Lu Yan!” At this point, Lu Li, who couldn’t bear to see it, stood up and tried to persuade him. “Son, don’t be childish. You might make your mom angry. You and Lili can come to my study. Your mom and Mei Shu can talk here!”
With his father’s order, Lu Yan reluctantly followed Lu Li upstairs to the study.
Before leaving, he stood near Mei Shu, defying his mother’s icy gaze, and whispered in a low voice, “If my mom says something that upsets you later, don’t take it to heart. If there’s anything, you can talk to me privately.”
Mei Shu offered him a reassuring smile. “I understand. You can go upstairs now.”
When the living room had only the two of them left, Mrs. Lu opened the conversation directly. “Mei Shu, do you think that Lu Yan and Zhou Li are a good match?”
Mei Shu replied truthfully, “Zhou Li is more complex than you might think. In my opinion, she’s not suitable for Lu Yan.”
“Zhou Li is the girl 1 personally selected. If she’s not suitable, do you think you are?” Mrs. Lu stated bluntly. “Mei Shu, to be frank, I don’t like the person you’ve become.”
Mei Shu raised her eyes indifferently and looked directly at Mrs. Lu. “Why?”
“Because you’re no longer the innocent young lady who was well protected by Bai Ling. 1 like simple and kind girls, not those burdened with family grudges and deep schemes,” Mrs. Lu said coldly.
“Do you expect me to be a meek little lamb for everyone to take advantage of, and then you’ll like me?” Mei Shu retorted with a touch of sarcasm. “You won’t, and no one knows that better than I do. Since my mother passed away, you’ve wanted to sever ties with the Mei family.”
Mei Shu was well aware of Mrs. Lu’s actions regarding her.
In her previous life, just after returning from the countryside, she had treated the Lu family the same way she did when she was a child. However, Mrs. Lu repeatedly kept her at arm’s length.
In reality, what Mrs. Lu cared about was Bai Ling’s identity.
She was willing to be friends with Bai Ling and have her son interact with Bai Ling’s daughter.
However, the Mei family was no longer the same without Bai Ling.
Mrs. Lu wanted to distance herself from them, and that was completely understandable.
Seeing that Mei Shu had a keen understanding of the situation, Mrs. Lu raised an eyebrow unexpectedly. “Since you’re so clear about everything, I won’t beat around the bush. 1 won’t let my son start a relationship with you. I’ve chosen Zhou Li to be his future wife. You shouldn’t have any more delusions.”
Mei Shu almost laughed when she heard this, but out of the warmth of their past, she kindly advised, “Aunt, it’s normal to have your own preferences, but 1 suggest you not be too conceited. Zhou Li, innocent? This is simply the funniest thing I’ve heard all year!”
“What do you mean?” Madam Lu, who had risen through the ranks in the world of women, believed in her ability to judge people.
But Mei Shu happened to express a completely opposite view.
“Are you trying to sow discord between me and Zhou Li in front of me because you’re jealous of her? So you can’t wait to ruin my relationship with my future daughter-in-law?”
This time, Mei Shu couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
When she was done laughing, she put on an innocent expression as she explained, “I’m sorry, 1 should respect everyone’s different opinions. Since you like Zhou Li so much and believe that she will be the best daughter-in-law for your family in the future, then please continue to match her with Lu Yan..”