Chapter 446 Forced Marriage Fails, Then Threats?!
Let's go back ten minutes.
Lan Yan returned with three bottles of water, opened them, and handed them to Gu Yin and Gu Shu.
Then he said, "Is your home far from here? If it is, I'll take you there. Otherwise, it will be troublesome for your family to come over."
Gu Yin shook her head: "It's a bit far, but my dad is already on his way. He drove himself here, so it's fine. We can just wait a little longer."
Lan Yan nodded upon hearing this, and was about to speak when a rather unfriendly voice came from the side.
"Blue Flame? What are you doing here right now?"
When Gu Yin and the other two turned around, they saw a middle-aged man with a deep and imposing presence and a young and beautiful girl.
Neither of them had a friendly expression, and they both looked arrogant.
Lan Yan stood up and said with a smile, "I came here to visit a colleague. Director Meng, what brings you here?" As she spoke, she looked him over to see if he was feeling unwell or something.
The man called Director Meng pointed to the girl next to him and said, "It's Yu Jiao's mother who's sick and came to get her medicine today."
Meng Yujiao, standing nearby, kept staring at Gu Yin. Gu Yin was fairer and prettier than her, and looked much younger. If she were a man, she'd definitely like her too! So she looked directly at Lan Yan: "You don't like me because of her?!"
"Meng Yujiao! Watch your words! That's my student!" Lan Yan looked at Meng Yujiao with displeasure.
Gu Yin, who was inexplicably shot: "..."!
Meng Yujiao got angry when she saw him like that!
"Fine! You even got angry with me because of her! Dad! Look at him! You praised him to the skies! With this attitude, do you think he's a good match? If I really married him, I'd be furious and miserable to death!"
Upon hearing this, Director Meng glanced at Gu Yin and realized that she was indeed very beautiful. Even in such a loose camouflage outfit, she couldn't hide her aloof and elegant temperament, like a plum blossom.
Director Meng looked at Lan Yan: "You, don't you have anything to say?"
Lan Yan was baffled: "What explanation should I give? Director Meng, when the political commissar mentioned the introduction, I remember saying on the spot that it was inappropriate. You and your daughter were also there, so there's no reason you didn't know about this. Even if Gu Yin wasn't my student, even if there were other female comrades present today, I don't think I have any obligation to explain to you, do I?"
Director Meng, who had been smiling, could no longer hold back his laughter after hearing Lan Yan's words.
Yes, Lan Yan did say it wasn't appropriate at the time, but everyone thought it was just that the young man was shy and hesitant. Originally, Director Meng was thinking of finding another opportunity to talk to his old classmate and ask him to arrange another meeting with Lan Yan, but Lan Yan went on a mission and didn't return until recently, three months later.
If Lan Yan hadn't reached a level similar to his at such a young age, if his family hadn't desperately needed fresh blood, and if Lan Yan's future hadn't been so bright, why would he have fallen for this orphan!
Director Meng took a deep breath and smiled, "It's not like you two young people haven't gotten to know each other yet. You've only met once and you're rejecting each other without understanding anything. It would be a great pity for both of you. So when you went on your mission, I talked to your political commissar about this and asked him to arrange a meal for us in the next few days so we could get to know each other better. To be realistic, this marriage would be very beneficial for your future development. Marriage should be about matching social status. Originally, you weren't on the Meng family's shortlist, but your political commissar said you're young, promising, and sensible. So we turned down other families and made a special time to meet you. Last time was too short, and we didn't explain many things clearly. We can find another time to talk about it, or you can take Yujiao for a walk later so you can get to know each other better."
After saying that, Director Meng looked at his daughter: "Yu Jiao, haven't you been talking about Brother Lan Yan? Why don't you two go for a walk later and consider it a date?"
Meng Yujiao looked at Lan Yan's tall and upright figure, then at his model-like face, and swayed shyly, just about to speak.
Lan Yan raised her hand to stop them: "No need. I have no intention of starting a family right now. I only want to serve my country. You shouldn't waste your time on me. Besides, judging from your daughter's appearance, she clearly doesn't want to see me. Director Meng, please don't force her anymore. After all, we advocate freedom of marriage now!"
Meng Yujiao froze: "Well, it's not that I'm unwilling, but you have to promise me that if we get together, you can't see her again! And you have to keep your distance from other women!"
Gu Yin, who was caught in the crossfire again: "..."
"No way, can't you understand human language? I already said we're the instructor's students! My sister is still a minor! How can your heart be so dirty?! If you say another word about my sister, do you believe I'll..." Gu Shu thought for a moment and then became fierce again: "Do you believe I'll hit you! I don't have a habit of not hitting girls!"
Lan Yan also felt a headache coming on: "Miss Meng Yujiao! I want to make this clear to you again! Seriously! In front of you and your daughter! Carefully! Seriously! I don't like Miss Meng! I don't want to form a family with her! Of course, I know she doesn't like me either! I'm also aware of my own limitations! I'm just a rough man, a scoundrel! So please, you two, stop pointing fingers and nagging at my student! You can leave now!"
His blunt words completely stripped away any trace of Director Meng's shrewdness.
"Blue Flame! Watch your attitude! Even if you're unwilling, I'm still your elder! Look at the things you're saying! We only value you because of your relationship with the political commissar. Don't you even look at yourself? What makes you so arrogant! Believe me, if the Meng family says a word, your career will be over!"
"Is this a case of retaliating against a failed marriage proposal? In broad daylight! Under the clear blue sky! There are actually beings on par with the great powers! It's utterly astonishing!"
Everyone turned around and saw Gu Qinglang walking over with a laptop in his hand, looking surprised.
Gu Yin stood up to greet him: "Dad, did you come alone?"
Gu Qinglang handed her the computer and nodded: "Your grandparents have gone back to their hometown, your uncle is busy, and your grandparents have gone back to Hong Kong to take Ale abroad to visit schools. I'm the only one who's free."
After saying that, he looked at Director Meng and his daughter and said with a smile, "These are all my children, and this is my child's instructor. May I ask which elder you are to the instructor? Why are you forcing your child to get married? If your child doesn't want to, even if they get married, they won't be happy! To be honest, you're not a very good elder. Why are you siding with your own children and letting them suffer?"
Gu Shu tugged at Gu Qinglang's clothes: "Uncle, this isn't an elder from the instructor's family."
Everyone: "..."
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