"Sister-in-law." Lu He pulled back the covers, letting Shen Qiaoyue lie on the bed.

"I got my holiday early, so I prepared some clothes for you to wear for the New Year. I washed them all myself. Take a look and see if they fit. If they do, you can wear them to the movies tomorrow." Shen Qiaoyue took the clothes out of the bag and handed them to Lu He.

It was a purple scarf, and Lu He spotted it immediately. She smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, you're so kind! I've always loved purple. Last time I went to that mall, I saw a purple scarf that was so expensive, and I didn't have time to knit it myself!"

Lu He took the scarf and was overjoyed.

Shen Qiaoyue knew that Lu He liked purple, so she said, "It's okay, I'll knit it for you when I have time. You can tell me."

"No need, thank you, sister-in-law. You have to go to work every day and take care of the child after get off work. I don't want you to be too tired." Lu He knew that her sister-in-law was good to her and always remembered it.

Shen Qiaoyue stroked Lu He's head and said with emotion, "Lu He, you've matured a lot. Your brother and I are so happy for you."

Lu He leaned on Shen Qiaoyue's shoulder and said coquettishly, "Sister-in-law, I still want to live with you!"

“Working in Beijing is fine, as long as we have each other in our hearts, that’s enough.” Shen Qiaoyue’s work is in Fucheng, and her home is in Fucheng. Lu He is different; her work is in Beijing, and her future life and family will also be based in Beijing.

"Your sister-in-law just came to ask if you have a boyfriend or not?" Shen Qiaoyue didn't beat around the bush and asked directly.

Lu He was stunned for a moment before looking up at Shen Qiaoyue.

"sister in law?"

"Sister-in-law didn't mean anything by it, she just wanted to ask, to show concern, or if there was someone she liked?" Judging from Lu He's expression, Shen Qiaoyue thought that Lu He probably did have someone she liked.

Lu He smiled and shook his head, saying, "Sister-in-law, I don't have anyone I like, and I don't have a boyfriend."

“Sister-in-law is just asking, don’t feel pressured. Fei Ming is probably just dealing with Aunt Yu. If it’s not appropriate, just say so boldly, it’s okay.” Shen Qiaoyue held Lu He’s hand and said, “Aunt Yu doesn’t work and spends most of her time with Uncle Xu and Fei Ming. As a parent, she must be worried. The fact that she hasn’t given up for so long shows that she really likes you. Your brother and I support your choice.”

Lu He smiled and said to Shen Qiaoyue, "Sister-in-law, don't worry, I'm fine. I haven't forced myself. And Brother Feiming is fine too. I have my own ideas. If it really comes to that, I will tell you."

Thinking of Xu Feiming's appearance, Lu He said confidently, "Brother Feiming is a very good person. My boss recently told me to introduce him to someone. I'll get married sooner or later. If Brother Feiming is suitable, and he thinks I'm suitable too, there's nothing wrong with that."

“Sister-in-law, compatibility is the most important thing. Aunt Yu likes me too, and we can avoid mother-in-law/daughter-in-law conflicts in the future. Isn’t that great?” Lu He didn’t feel wronged; she had seriously considered her future life.

Lu He lowered her head and took a deep breath. Even after thinking it through and weighing the pros and cons, she still felt uncomfortable.

"Lu He, I will support you in whatever you do, but don't jeopardize your marriage or act impulsively!" Shen Qiaoyue saw Lu He's thoughts in her expression.

Shen Qiaoyue also understood that Lu He must have someone he liked.

“Sister-in-law, I know. I won’t risk my life for a moment. I have no reason to be angry. It’s just that I’ve encountered a lot in my life and come to understand a lot. You can’t put food on the table if you like someone. Stable emotions are determined by finances. Imagine, I earn 30 yuan a month now, but I’ve found someone who earns 20 yuan a month. We also have elderly people at home who need care. After we get married, we’ll have to take care of them. We simply don’t have enough income to hire a caregiver.”

Lu He's analogy made Shen Qiaoyue even more certain that Lu He's heart belonged to Chu Lin. Shen Qiaoyue knew that Chu Lin had two elderly people in his family, both over sixty years old, who needed young people to take care of them. When Chu Lin occasionally went back, Ye Hualan would often visit him out of respect for her cousin.

The house was indeed bare.

I feel inexplicably sorry for Lu He.

“Sister-in-law, why can you and my brother get along so well? It’s because my brother’s salary is enough to support the whole family and he can still save money. Your salary is also good, and you can save a lot of money in a year. And take my brother Feiming, for example. His salary is also quite high, and our parents don’t need us to worry about them! I’m not going to suffer again by marrying into another family.”

Lu He didn't know why she thought this way, or perhaps only by thinking this way could she lessen her feelings of love for Chu Lin.

Shen Qiaoyue grasped Lu He's hand.

"Nobody wants to suffer, Lu He. Even the right partner doesn't guarantee happiness. You can be very happy living alone. Time will prove everything. You can love one person forever, or you can love someone else forever. A brief encounter might just mean you're not meant to be. Your own comfort is the most important thing, you know?"

Shen Qiaoyue could only comfort Lu He by saying that marriage is not just about being suitable, but about whether one is willing to build a family together.

Lu He nodded lightly and said, "Yes, don't worry, sister-in-law, I will definitely be happy."

Shen Qiaoyue nodded with a smile.

"I want to see what kind of clothes my sister-in-law prepared for me." Lu He happily took out the clothes that Shen Qiaoyue had prepared for her.

Shen Qiaoyue accompanied Lu He as they prepared clothes and shoes for going to the movies the next day.

They also found gloves and hair clips in the package Yu Qingce had prepared for Lu He. The hair clips had Lu He's favorite colors on them, and Yu Qingce had woven a cute strawberry with purple thread on them.

Lu He was absolutely enamored with this hair clip.

Shen Qiaoyue saw Yu Qingce's attention to Lu He and his dedication, and at least knew that Lu He was seriously considering Xu Feiming.

A good mother-in-law is really important.

When it was time to go to bed that night, Shen Qiaoyue still couldn't fall asleep. Thinking of what Lu He had said, she turned over and nudged Lu Chen.

"Honey, what's wrong?" Lu Chen wasn't actually asleep yet, but his wife nudged him, so he asked.

Shen Qiaoyue slowly approached and rested her head on Lu Chen's chest.

Lu Chen closed his eyes and tucked the blanket around Shen Qiaoyue.

"Lu Chen, do you think there will be pressure when two people with unequal economic status are together?" Shen Qiaoyue knew Chu Lin's fate; he would be successful in the future, and his future was limitless.

However, Lu He is not wrong either. When two people are together, they should consider their financial situation. Lu He is currently in the rising stage of her career, and her boss is very concerned about her marriage. If she finds a suitable partner, it will be of great help to her life and career.