Chapter 287 A Pot of Porridge

Chen Limin stared at Li Simin in shock, her eyes practically popping out of their sockets: "You little brat, what are you saying?"

Song Man was also a little dumbfounded, and nudged Li Simin's arm: "Simin, don't talk nonsense!"

Li Simin stood tall and looked at Chen Limin with a determined gaze: "Aunt Song, I like Song Man, and I want to marry her. I promise to treat her well in the future."

After recovering from her surprise, Chen Limin sneered, ignoring Li Simin and looking at Song Man instead: "You were dating him before?"

Just as Song Man shook her head, Li Simin stepped in front of her, saying, "She doesn't know. I just confessed my feelings to her, and she rejected me. Aunt Song, I've liked Song Man for many years. I'll marry her, and I'll treat her well for the rest of my life. I'll also be filial to you and Uncle Song."

Chen Limin was furious and sneered, "You talk a good game, but what do you have to offer Song Man?"

"With your sickly health, it's hard to say who will take care of whom. Besides, with all those younger brothers in your family, you'd be marrying a wife to be their nanny, wouldn't you?"

Li Simin's face turned pale: "Auntie... I'll get better, and I have a high salary now. If I die, the research institute will give me a sum of money, which I'll leave to Song Man."

"As for my brother, we don't need to worry about them."

Song Man felt that her mother's words were too harsh. Even if she disagreed with the marriage, she shouldn't bring up Li Simin's health: "Mom! Why did you bring up Li Simin's health?"

Chen Limin's gaze was disdainful, her lips curled slightly, full of criticism and sarcasm: "Don't think I'm being harsh, I'm just stating the facts. I told you before that your criteria for finding a partner were twofold: first, that the other person be in good health, and second, that they have few brothers and few problems in their family."

“Look at his family, five brothers, the youngest is only eight years old. Whoever marries him will end up as a nanny.”

Li Simin blushed and continued to argue, "Aunt Song, although I have many brothers, my parents are young and don't need me to support them. Besides, my younger brothers are of good character and will surely achieve great things in the future. Having many brothers is a good thing; they can help each other if needed."

"As for my health, my physical condition is a little weak, but as long as I pay more attention to it, I'm no different from a normal person. I make a living with my brain. If I have my own family, I will work harder to participate in research and development projects, and I will also receive bonuses."

"Moreover, if the project is successful, I can give lectures at universities and receive bonuses. I won't let Song Man suffer with me."

"Also, we're all from the same compound, so if Song Man isn't doing well, you'll find out immediately. If we have a child, my mom will definitely help take care of the baby, and you'll see her every day."

Song Man turned to look at Li Simin in shock. He had actually considered even the child?

Who was the person who just wished her happiness?

After listening to Li Simin's words, Chen Limin was not moved at all; instead, her sarcasm deepened: "Oh my, you really are the son of an opera singer, your words are better than your performances! Why should I believe you? With you always getting sick, it's not certain that Song Man will marry you..."

Before she could finish speaking, Shang Shiying rushed in: "Chen Limin! Who are you calling the son of an opera singer? How am I an opera singer? I'm a retired key member of the cultural troupe!"

Chen Limin was already furious and had nowhere to vent her anger. After all, Li Simin was a junior, so she couldn't say anything too harsh.

If she hadn't been so angry just now, she wouldn't have attacked Li Simin for being unwell.

Seeing Shang Shiying rush in, her anger flared up instantly: "Shang Shiying! Was this your idea! Do you think our Song Man is easy to bully, that she'll marry you and take care of your whole family? Shang Shiying, I know exactly what you're up to! I'm telling you clearly today, even if your family is a dragon palace, my Song Man will not marry into it!"

Shang Shiying was also angry: "If you don't want to marry, then don't marry! Why are you cursing me? Chen Limin, I used to think you were just low-class, but I didn't expect you to be this low! You've been interfering in our children's marriages one after another. Are you afraid that our children will have a good life?"

Jiang Zhizhi and Fang Hua were a step too late. When they entered, Shang Shiying and Chen Limin were already arguing.

Jiang Zhizhi quickly grabbed Shang Shiying's arm. They had clearly agreed before leaving that they would lower their stance and do anything as long as Song Man could marry Li Simin.

How did they end up arguing over just one sentence when they walked in the door?

Chen Limin sneered, "Shang Shiying, with a family like yours, Song Man will never marry, let alone marry into your family."

Shang Shiying was a little stunned with anger: "Fine, fine! Don't worry, even if my son stays single his whole life, I don't want to be in-laws with you."

Li Simin hurriedly came over to stop Shang Shiying: "Mom...please say less, I can explain to Aunt Song slowly."

Song Man was somewhat frightened and went over to persuade Chen Limin: "Mom, don't say that. We're all from the same compound, and we'll see each other eventually. Why do you have to say such unpleasant things?"

Chen Limin pushed her hand away: "I'm being mean? If I were nice, they'd take advantage of me! Shang Shiying, I'm telling you this now, if you want Song Man to marry your son, I'll only do it if I'm dead!"

Shang Shiying was pulled back by her son, and her rationality returned instantly. She listened to Chen Limin's words, but kept a cold face and did not refute them.

Jiang Zhizhi sighed and rubbed her forehead. She had originally wanted to have a proper chat, but now that the scene was so chaotic, what was there to talk about?

Fang Hua calmly advised the two of them, "Alright, stop talking. Xiaoman is right, we live in the same courtyard, we see each other all the time. Why do you have to say such nasty things? What's wrong, are you not going to see me anymore?"

"Old Song and Old Li, you two are still in the same system, and you won't be working together anymore? Also, if word gets out, how will you let those two kids live in peace?"

Li Simin looked somewhat lost and turned to Chen Limin: "Aunt Song, every word I said before was from the bottom of my heart. If I have let Song Man down, may I be punished with a terrible death. I was presumptuous today, I will go back first."

After saying that, he grabbed Shang Shiying's wrist and walked out, saying, "Mom, let's go home first."

Chen Limin snorted coldly, turned her head to the side, and did not respond to Li Simin's words.

Fang Hua didn't leave. She nudged Jiang Zhizhi, signaling her to take Song Man upstairs first. Then she pulled Chen Limin to sit down on the sofa: "How old are you? Why are you still arguing and sulking?"

Chen Limin was angry: "How can I not be angry? You tell me, when you found out that Zhizhi was going to marry Xiye, weren't you angry?"

Fang Hua nodded: "I was angry because I didn't understand Zhizhi and I felt she wasn't good enough for my son. But now I realize that Zhizhi is a very good girl, and Xiye is lucky to marry her."

Then, she changed the subject: "So, you don't even know Si Min, how do you know he and Song Man aren't a good match?"