Chapter 11 Eavesdropping

The loss of a life is undoubtedly a major event for his or her loved ones.

The dream lightly told Song Lubai that Li Guangming was dead.

In her dream, she didn't think much of it, but in real life, the passing of a life is not a trivial matter.

Song Lubai didn't dislike Li Guangming and didn't have any special feelings for him, but she didn't want someone to die so easily.

Although Song Lubai couldn't understand why she had that dream for no reason, she didn't want Li Guangming to die, but she also resisted having any relationship with him.

She solemnly refused: "Mom, I saw Li Guangming at the hospital. He's not my type. I don't agree, so don't even think about going on a date with him."

Zhang Cui didn't take her firm rejection to heart, after all, Li Guangming's conditions were too good.

"You can't judge whether you like someone after just one meeting. You can get to know them better later. I think that young man is good in every way."

Zhang Cui's tone told Song Lubai that she had made up her mind to continue looking at potential partners.

Song Lubai wanted to jump up and down, and called out "Mom" in a slightly urgent tone!

Zhang Cui, threading a needle, said earnestly, "Listen to me, find out more about him first. I've already inquired about his family; they seem fine. If you find out more about him, then you can refuse him later. I wouldn't harm you, so why are you in such a hurry?"

Song Lubai's expression softened.

"Then we can meet first, but don't tell anyone at home. If it doesn't work out, won't it damage my reputation?"

Zhang Cui snorted, "I know that better than you do."

Song Lubai was finally relieved.

They meet first, then say they don't click, find a respectable reason to break up, and pretend they never met.

But compared to her reputation, Li Guangming's life was more important.

Li Guangming must be careful not to get into trouble.

The brothers Lin Jianshe and Lin Heping played outside for a long time. After returning home, they washed their faces and feet, went to bed, and fell asleep immediately.

Lin Jinyao had also gone to bed early to rest, and was now breathing evenly.

Song Lubai tossed and turned, unable to sleep. Thirsty, she got up to drink water and stood in front of the table in the main room. She heard voices coming from her mother's room.

To hear more clearly, she tiptoed to the door.

“Things are so different now than they used to be. Back then, people would get married before they even saw what their partner looked like. Now, people take a look at each other and get to know each other.”

It was Lin Dahai who spoke.

Song Lubai knew that Lin Dahai spoke to her mother in a different tone than he did when speaking to others in public.

He spoke to her mother in a more casual and intimate tone, unlike when he spoke to his stepdaughter, where everything felt awkward and dry.

Zhang Cui rolled over: "This is a new society now. We don't have the old-fashioned arranged marriages anymore. Freedom of marriage isn't something we can just talk about."

Lin Dahai snorted, "I just don't understand, that young man is so good, what is that girl dissatisfied with? It's like she's being taken advantage of."

“She’s not close to me, so I can’t say anything about her affairs. If I do, she’ll just get annoyed. You should try to persuade her. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Such a good deal is too good to pass up.”

Zhang Cui: "She's always been very opinionated since she was little, who knows what she's thinking."

Lin Dahai: "Don't let her act recklessly. A good partner is hard to come by."

Zhang Cui glared at him. "Didn't you say before that the girl Liu Mei introduced was also a good catch?"

Lin Dahai choked.

Zhang Cui continued, "I can tell at a glance which one is genuine and which one is fake. She still tried to fool me, using my daughter to do her a favor. She's incredibly cunning, treating everyone else like fools. She thinks she's clever, but anyone can see through her intentions."

Lin Dahai, feeling guilty, lowered his tone, "It's all in the past, why bring it up again? At least she met a well-off man while hospitalized this time, which can be considered as making amends. We must seize the opportunity."

Zhang Cui said calmly, "This matter cannot be rushed, nor can it be hastily pursued. Things that are hastily pursued are worthless."

…

The two inside finished discussing her, and Song Lubai tiptoed back into the house.

I pulled the blanket over my head and felt inexplicably sad.

I don't even know when I fell asleep.

After delivering the food to the hospital, I ran into Li Guangming, who was parking his bicycle, as I left the hospital.

She tried to pretend she didn't see him and walked forward with her eyes down, but was unexpectedly called back.

"Comrade, good, what a coincidence."

Li Guangming smiled, revealing a set of bright white teeth, but his facial expression was slightly stiff due to nervousness.

Song Lubai nodded. "I have something to do, so I'll be going now."

Li Guangming mustered his courage and stepped forward, "Well, my aunt said that everyone in the ward takes good care of her. You even helped her heat up her meals. I brought some snacks today, and I'm inviting everyone in the ward to eat with me. Please have some before you go, and let me thank you on behalf of my aunt."

His aunt had told him roughly when Song Lubai came to the hospital each day, and he had rushed over today specifically for the "chance encounter," so he naturally had to seize the opportunity.

Song Lubai politely declined, saying, "There's no need to be so polite. It was just a small favor for me."

Li Guangming: "As a person, one should know how to repay kindness."

Afraid she would leave, he simply stuffed the package of snacks he had brought into her arms.

Before Song Lubai could react, Li Guangming, his face flushed, jumped on his bicycle and rode away.

The figure on the bicycle was filled with panic and shyness.

Song Lubai: "..."

Such innocence made her feel favorably towards him.

I just can't bring myself to hate it.

There's no reason to dislike it.

He was fair-skinned, tall and slender, had a good job, and it was obvious at first glance that he was interested in her; he seemed incredibly innocent.

Honestly, if it weren't for that dream, she would have readily agreed to date him after the initial meeting, and then naturally gotten engaged...

She knew from the beginning that as long as her family found her a suitable partner, she would soon be married off to someone else.

It doesn't matter whether I like it or not, as long as I don't find it unpleasant to look at.

Her cousins ​​from her maternal uncle's and aunt's families, as well as her other friends, are all like this.

She shook her head, trying to stop thinking about it.

The package of snacks in her arms gave her a dilemma.

Upstairs in the hospital, Liu Xingchun witnessed everything that had just happened.

After a while, she returned to her ward.

"Auntie, I ran into your nephew at your door just now. He had something urgent to attend to and couldn't come up, so he asked me to bring you the snacks I brought. I've put them on the table."

Sister Li was taken aback for a moment, then her face lit up with a smile. "You two just bumped into each other?"

Song Lubai nodded. "I only met him once before. He mentioned the ward number and your situation just now, and that's how I matched him with the name. He's tall and thin, so I'm sure I didn't mistake him for someone else. Auntie, if there's nothing else, I'll head back now."

Even after the person left, the smile on Sister Li's face hadn't faded.

Li Guangming came but didn't come up. She couldn't figure out what urgent matter he had. Maybe he was shy after exchanging a few words with the girl.

Tsk tsk tsk.

These dry, overly sweet pastries are definitely not meant for her.