Yang hesitated for a moment and then nodded. "Then I'll give it a try."
As for Zhiyi's situation before, it was just as Lewazi had said. Now that her net worth has really gone up, she can not only make money on her own, but she has also started dealing with the government.
She figured that since it was Lewazi who said it, it couldn't be wrong.
Following Anle's advice, Yang went to Qiao Zhishu's place and tentatively began to speak.
"Zhishu, you've been seeing Miss Zhong for a while now. What do you think of her? What do you think of your marriage if we were to finalize this arrangement—"
Because of the troubles surrounding Jincheng, Qiao Zhishu, who couldn't shake off the thought, looked conflicted when Yang brought it up, with a hint of impatience in her eyes.
"Mother, I don't know Miss Zhong very well. We haven't known each other for very long, and suddenly the marriage is arranged. Isn't that too fast?"
Upon hearing this, Madam Yang was secretly pleased. It seemed that her son didn't like that Miss Zhong very much. Otherwise, why would he be so impatient when the topic of marriage came up?
Yang remembered what Anle had told her, asking her to find a way to make her son feel resistant towards that Miss Zhong.
He couldn't help but speak up again to urge them on.
“But you can’t keep dragging this girl along like this. She’s not getting any younger and is eager to get married. Otherwise, why would she be so friendly with you?”
Yang's words implied that the girl was too old and in a hurry to get married, so she had no choice but to settle for him; otherwise, why would she have even considered him?
As expected, upon hearing this, Qiao Zhishu's expression froze, and she felt uneasy.
“Mother, what are you saying? I don’t think Miss Zhong is the kind of person who would just settle for anything for her whole life. She even gave me a portrait.”
Having grasped her son's thoughts, Yang calmed down and spoke in a very persuasive manner.
"Then you'll have to marry her even more. If you think Miss Zhong is interested in you, then you can't keep her hanging on. I think we should set a date."
"How about we marry her at the end of this year?"
"Let's... see how things go for a while longer." Qiao Zhishu clenched her teeth tightly, refusing to let go.
Judging from his mother's attitude, once he agrees, his life's most important matter will truly be settled.
Miss Zhong is a good person and treats him well. They get along quite well, but why is he feeling so hesitant?
He himself couldn't explain it clearly.
It seemed as if some force was pulling him back, preventing him from easily giving in.
He didn't know where this will came from.
Now Yang was completely relieved. Although her son and Miss Zhong seemed to get along quite well, it was obvious from her son's attitude that he looked down on Miss Zhong. Otherwise, why would he be so hesitant and make excuses again and again?
"Alright then, why don't you spend some more time with this Miss Zhong and see how it goes? Or maybe you can arrange to meet her again sometime, invite her back, and take her out for some fun."
The more you interact with them, the faster you'll understand them.
If you feel it's not a good fit, don't keep dragging this on. She's not young anymore and is eager to find a husband.
Qiao Zhishu paused for a moment, then nodded.
"I see."
While Qiao Zhishu was preoccupied and her emotions were fluctuating, Yan Qingxue, far away in the Green City Lord's Mansion, was in a completely different mood, feeling happy and carefree.
Having gotten rid of this huge burden thrown at her by her mother, the matter of her marriage can finally be put to rest for the time being.
Just as Xiaoya said, that young master Bai Cheng didn't think much of her at all; he only treated her as a friend. Her mother's efforts were all for nothing.
She went out and had a great time, and happily resolved the matter. She felt so relieved!
Thinking of what the young master of Baicheng said when he rejected her mother, and her mother's reaction afterwards, Yan Qingxue couldn't help but laugh.
"Xiaoya, you have no idea what my mother's face looked like. She politely saw them off, and the moment they left, her face turned green."
Xiaoya glanced at Yan Qingxue, who was gloating, and twitched her lips.
That young lady of hers is really heartless!
The lady had spent money and effort, only to have it all come to nothing. How could she not be green with envy?
"Young Master Baicheng is quite a nice guy. Look at what he said, so tactful and subtle. 'Naijiong finds it very pleasant to be with Miss Yan. Such a forthright and unpretentious nature, so true to his manly character, makes her more suitable as a confidant than a partner. I will definitely visit you often in the future. Madam Yan, please don't think I'm bothering you.' Hahahaha... I'm dying of laughter. How wonderful and clever his words were! My mother couldn't say a word against him and had to greet him with a smile as she saw him off."
Xiaoya rolled her eyes.
“Miss, do you think that was meant to praise you? It means you’re not even as good as a woman, you don’t have the demeanor of a lady from a respectable family, you’re not fit for a refined occasion, and if I were to marry you, I would be marrying a joke. Can’t you understand the implication?”
Yan Qingxue raised an eyebrow. "Only people with your kind of mind would think such dirty thoughts about others. I think they genuinely want to be friends with me and become confidants."
Bai Naijiong is a nice person. There's no romantic feeling between us; it's more like we've known each other for many years and gotten along very well.
He said that whenever I have time and want to go to Baicheng, I should let him know, and he will take good care of me.
Yan Qingxue grinned and said with a smile, "My mother is quite amazing. She even found me such a friend. It's really great to have met and made such a friend."
When we have time in the future, we'll go to Baicheng to explore and have some fun. But I feel it's not as fun as Jincheng.
Red City, a place to settle down.
Yang had originally planned to arrange another time for her son to get to know the girl better, but before she could even speak to the Zhong family, the Zhong family had already asked for her.
When Yang relayed the message to Qiao Zhishu, Qiao Zhishu was taken aback. "Go to Miss Zhong's house?" After hesitating for a moment, Qiao Zhishu felt a little resistant.
Although Miss Zhong was a nice person, he had no intention of continuing the relationship.
If he were to go to someone's house and discuss engagement matters, what should he do?
He didn't want to accept it, but he didn't know how to refuse it either. After all, Miss Zhong was a nice girl, and he really couldn't find a reason to refuse.
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