Xue Ningnan never expected that Luo Jingyan was actually a daughter-in-law from the Xue family. Xue Yanchen had already returned to the army, but they hadn't broken up yet.

What's so great about that woman? Now that her brother has been recalled to the army, why is he still so obsessed with her?

Doesn't he know what marrying a woman like that means for his future?

Even if Xue Yanchen didn't care about her own future, she couldn't let herself and Song Qingsong suffer losses.

No, she can't let those two get married, absolutely not!

She stood outside, clenched her fist, and then went inside.

In the living room, Xue's mother and eldest sister, Xue Ningyu, were enjoying the pastries sent by Luo Jingyan, both with satisfied smiles on their faces. Suddenly, Xue Ningnan barged in with an angry expression, making her seem out of place in the atmosphere of the living room.

Both Xue's mother and Xue Ningyu looked at her. Xue Ningyu said, "Ningnan, you've come."

Xue Ningnan's expression didn't improve, and she snorted "Hmm" through her nose.

She looked at the two packets of pastries on the coffee table, as if she were seeing Luo Jingyan, and the disgust in her eyes intensified.

Knowing that she had previously opposed Xue Yanchen and Luo Jingyan's relationship, Xue's mother saw her come in with a stern face, realizing that she hadn't let go of her prejudice against Luo Jingyan. Her own expression turned cold, and her voice betrayed a hint of impatience.

"Ning Nan is here, please have a seat."

Xue Ningnan sat down directly in front of her mother, but her first words weren't a greeting; instead, she was about to contradict her mother:

"Mom, Yanchen has already returned to the army. You didn't know, did you? Qingsong told me that his previous assignment as an educated youth in the countryside was just a smokescreen. He was actually there to complete a mission assigned by the army. Now that the mission is complete, he has returned to his original position and will probably be promoted soon."

Mrs. Xue nodded: "Your father and I already know that."

"Did he break up with that educated youth?"

“No,” said Mrs. Xue. “Yanchen is a responsible person. Since he has already started dating someone and decided to marry her, he won’t do anything like abandoning her after starting a relationship. Jingyan is a good girl, and apart from Yanchen, we all approve of her. Of course, Yanchen’s attitude is the most important thing. As for your opinion, it doesn’t represent anything and can’t stop anything.”

"Mom." Xue Ningnan was so angry she almost stomped her foot, as if she had no weight in the family. "Mom, why do you all think they're right to be together?"

Don't you know the consequences of Yanchen marrying her? The military will never allow them to marry unless Yanchen is discharged. Are you just going to watch him be discharged? He's worked so hard in the military for so long, becoming a battalion commander at such a young age. His future is limitless. You can't let a woman ruin his future."

"Ning Nan, Yan Chen won't easily change his mind once he's made up his mind. Since loyalty and righteousness cannot coexist, we can only choose one. Humans are emotional beings, and emotions are not something that anyone can control."

I can see how much he cares about Jingyan. He's probably more afraid of losing Jingyan than losing his future. So, we all respect his choice.

Ning Nan, everyone sees things from a different perspective. You should also try to consider things from his point of view. Don't just insist on your own opinion without considering his feelings.

Xue Ningnan thought about her promotion and how Song Qingsong would need someone to rely on in the army. No, she couldn't let Xue Yanchen retire for Luo Jingyan, and she couldn't let him marry Luo Jingyan. If Xue Yanchen was to marry, he should marry their factory director's daughter.

She realized that she had spoken too harshly and emotionally, so she softened her tone and changed to giving Xue's mother heartfelt advice.

"Mom, the reason I objected to them was for Yanchen's sake, and for the good of our family. Think about it, there are so many good girls in this world, just in Beijing alone. Do we really have to hang ourselves on that one tree?"

With Yanchen's excellent qualities, finding a girl in Beijing who is a good match for us and has good personal qualities shouldn't be difficult at all. Don't you remember how many girls came to propose marriage before, and Yanchen rejected them all?

Mom, listen to me. Our factory director's daughter is twenty years old this year. Not only is she very beautiful, but she also graduated from a worker-peasant-soldier university. It's just that she has high standards and hasn't found a suitable partner yet.

I want to introduce her to Yanchen, have him come back, and arrange for them to meet. I guarantee she'll like him. Mom, our two families are well-matched, isn't that wonderful?

"no."

Xue's mother immediately denied it.

"Ning Nan, you don't need to worry about this. Yan Chen's marriage is his own decision. If it were as easy as you say, he wouldn't be over twenty and still unmarried. Before, he was like an ice cube. No matter what kind of girl he saw, he wouldn't even bother to look at her, let alone date her."

But he treats Jingyan differently. Jingyan is the first girl he's ever liked, and the only one he's ever liked. She must hold a special place in his heart, one that no one else can replace. You should focus your time and energy on your work; that's far better than worrying about these things.

"Mom, I..." Xue Ningnan paused for a moment, suddenly realizing that her mother's insistence on her working hard seemed to indicate that she understood her intentions. "Mom, Yanchen is my brother, how can I not care about him? I'm doing this entirely for his own good."

Xue Ningyu said, "Ningnan, it's up to Yanchen to make his own decision, so we shouldn't interfere. Since he likes Jingyan, being with Jingyan is the happiest thing for him, so why should we ruin their happiness?"

"Big sister!"

"Ning Nan, if you think about it from a different perspective, you'll realize that this is a win-win situation."

"I... I think differently from you. I don't know why you all think this is right."

“That’s because there’s something wrong with your own thinking,” said Mrs. Xue.

"Mom, that's right."

Mrs. Xue shook her head, speechless, and said nothing more.

Xue Ningnan frowned, feeling that she couldn't reason with her mother and Xue Ningyu at all.

Neither of them understands the stakes; they're just being overly sentimental.

It seems that this is a matter that only she can resolve personally.