Jiang Can said awkwardly, "It's alright..."
"You have a boyfriend?"
Jiang Can nodded.
When will you break up?
Jiang Can: "..."
Fu Xiuyu was speechless.
Good heavens, how could you say the truth out loud!
"Oh, no, no!" she quickly changed her tune with a smile. "Heh, what Auntie meant was, you're young and beautiful now, you have plenty of choices, there's no need to hang yourself on one tree!"
Jiang Can stared at her with wide eyes.
Oh my god, how did I get it wrong again!
Fu Xiuyu bit her lip. She was acting very strangely today. She couldn't even speak when she saw the little princess!
“Can Can…” she was at a loss for words to explain, “Actually, what Auntie meant was…”
“Auntie, you don’t need to say anything, I understand.” Jiang Can smiled politely, “But I won’t break up with my boyfriend. I love him very much, and in my heart he is my husband.”
"I want to spend my whole life with him!"
Fu Xiuyu paused, then remained silent.
She was indeed quite disappointed. Wasn't this just telling her directly that her son had no chance?
Ah, a lifetime...
He inherited this trait from Yoon Moon-hee; he's incredibly single-minded when it comes to relationships!
Although Fu Xiuyu didn't approve of this view on love, she thought about it again: such a stubborn person, once in love, would be devoted and unwavering. Hmm... if her son could be loved by a girl like that, he would really be getting a great deal!
So you absolutely can't miss this little princess!
But now the conversation has reached a dead end, how can she continue?
Fu Xiuyu gripped the coffee cup tightly, tapping her fingers hard along the inside of the cup.
She's weathered the biggest business negotiations and defeated the toughest opponents; she can argue eloquently with sharp logic. Yet, she suddenly lost her train of thought in front of the stubborn little princess…
"Auntie, thank you so much for today." Jiang Can stood up, bowed, and smiled gratefully.
"But I have to go now, I have other interview assignments."
"Wait a minute!" Fu Xiuyu called out to her, gently taking her hand. "Can Can, are you free this weekend?"
"I……"
"Didn't you say that any interviewee could be someone in the finance industry? I happen to know someone like that. I'll introduce you to him this weekend, and you won't have to waste your interview outline."
Jiang Can was in a dilemma. She had already promised Huo Zhixing that she would go to the Bai family with him over the weekend, and she also had to meet his mother.
Leaving halfway through might leave a bad impression on my future mother-in-law.
This interview opportunity is truly rare, and if I can complete this interview transcript, I will have finished my tasks for this month ahead of schedule.
"What's wrong?" Fu Xiuyu asked, noticing her hesitation. "Do you have plans?"
Jiang Can nodded honestly.
"Oh, that's alright." Fu Xiuyu chuckled and casually wrote an address in her notebook. "If you change your mind, or if the date ends early, come here."
With a cunning glint in her eyes, she said, "Don't worry, no matter how late you arrive, I'll make sure your interview is a complete success!"—Don't worry, no matter how late you arrive, I'll definitely help you stall Huo Zhixing and get him to you!
...
The Bai family home on the weekend.
The Bai family mansion was also built along the mountainside, facing the Huo family manor across the distance.
The entire mansion is designed in the traditional Chinese courtyard style, exuding an antique charm and aristocratic grandeur, while the addition of high-tech facilities further enhances its modern aesthetic.
Huo Zhixing's car slowly drove into the Bai family's internal road.
He held Jiang Can's small hand the whole way and smiled gently at her, "Don't worry, the Bai family members are all very easy to get along with. Just look at Bai Jingyuan."
"His parents are also warm-hearted, kind, and honest people."
Jiang Can asked curiously, "Then how do they adapt to the cutthroat world of business?"
Huo Zhixing patted her hair, "The best way to survive is to remain unchanged amidst all changes."
"Oh, so when I meet your mother later, I'll have to remain the same no matter what, right?" Jiang Can smiled. "I'll stay true to myself and be as honest as possible with her. I think she'll accept me."
"certainly."
Huo Zhixing leaned down and nuzzled her nose. Her fragrance wafted into his nostrils, and he was momentarily distracted. His large hand caressed her waist, and he began to stir restlessly again…
"Don't do this..." Jiang Can gently pushed him away.
Huo Zhixing gave a roguish smile, his lips lingering on hers like a dragonfly skimming the water.
Fang Han, who was in front, heard the noise and intended to lower the barrier, but accidentally pressed the wrong button and lowered the window instead...
A gust of wind blew in, ruffling Huo Zhixing's hair. Fang Han's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly rolled up the window again, seeing Huo Zhixing's cold face in the rearview mirror.
Fang Han gave an awkward smile, then, in a moment of nervousness, lost control of his footing and slammed on the brakes.
Huo Zhixing's face darkened even more.
"Young Master," Fang Han turned around, his lips twitching slightly, "we've arrived."
Huo Zhixing gave him a death stare and remained silent for a long time.
Jiang Can blushed slightly, held his hand and chuckled, pulling him out of the car after several tugs.
The Bai family mansion was bustling with activity today, as all the guests were either wealthy or influential. The Bai family head was hospitable and loved children, so playful kids were often seen running around and chasing each other in the courtyard.
A group of older children were chasing each other with balloons in their hands, while a four- or five-year-old boy was carrying a piece of cake and stumbling along behind them.
The boy was clearly outrunner, and in his haste, he stumbled through the crowd, accidentally bumping into Huo Zhixing, who had just gotten off the bus...
"This kid!" Huo Zhixing was helpless, both annoyed and amused, as a whole piece of cake crashed solidly into his suit.
The little boy knew he had done something wrong, and glared at them with his adorable expression. Jiang Can couldn't bear to scold him, so she patted his little face and told him to go play somewhere else.
"Luckily, he wasn't wearing the outfit you bought me," Huo Zhixing laughed. "Otherwise, I would have given this kid a good beating!"
"How old are you? Why are you arguing with a child!"
Jiang Can wiped it off for him a couple of times, but there was too much cream, and the suit was ruined.
Fang Han hurriedly took out a spare from the car.
"I'll go change my clothes first," Huo Zhixing said softly. "You just stand here and don't move around. I'll be right back!"
Jiang Can nodded and smiled.
The Bai family mansion was like a maze, and with so many guests, she naturally wouldn't go anywhere.
She remembered the interviewee Fu Xiuyu had mentioned. Fu Xiuyu had written the address down in a notebook, but she hadn't paid attention to it.
Judging from today's situation, it's unlikely to end anytime soon.
Jiang Can thought for a moment, then took out her phone to send a message to Fu Xiuyu. "Auntie, I'm so sorry, I probably can't..."
"Cancan?"
Before I could finish sending the message, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind me.
Jiang Can turned around in surprise.
Fu Xiuyu, dressed radiantly, walked towards her with a glass of champagne in hand, her face full of surprise.
"Can Can, why didn't you tell me you were coming!"
"Auntie?" Jiang Can was taken aback. "What are you doing here?"
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