The two sat facing each other on the sofa in the living room.
Ms. Zhao said, "Mom doesn't want to doubt you, but Qingyuan, in families like ours, we can't make our own decisions about marriage. A few years ago you said you hadn't had enough fun yet, fine, then we'd wait for you to go abroad to study. Now that you've returned after completing your studies, and Henglun has been given to you, shouldn't you think about your own marriage?"
Luo Qingyuan didn't want to hear any of this, and she also didn't want Duan Ye to know too much, so she stood up in a huff and went into her bedroom: "Mom, I don't want to hear you say any of this."
Zhao Ruoxi sighed and followed Luo Qingyuan into her room.
Zhao Ruoxi: "Qingyuan, you're not young anymore. You'll be twenty-eight soon. When I was your age, I was already pregnant with you, and your brother is already three years old."
The room was well soundproofed, so Luo Qingyuan stopped worrying about speaking.
"Mom, the Luo family is already far ahead in the whole of China, and even the whole world. Do I need to sacrifice my marriage?"
Zhao Ruoxi: "As a daughter of the Luo family, enjoying the extravagant lifestyle they provide, you should properly arrange a marriage!"
Luo Qingyuan looked calmly at her mother: "But I don't want this. You and Dad love each other, so why can't I find someone who loves me back?"
Zhao Ruoxi: "It's not impossible to cultivate feelings after marriage."
Luo Qingyuan was too lazy to argue with Zhao Ruoxi anymore.
Seeing this, Zhao Ruoxi sighed helplessly and said, "Qingyuan, Mom can only tolerate you not getting married by the time you're thirty. If you're still not married by thirty, your parents will have to take strong measures."
Zhao Ruoxi's words had no effect on Luo Qingyuan, so Luo Qingyuan remained silent.
Zhao Ruoxi stood up, carrying her designer handbag: "Your sister-in-law is about to give birth. After she gives birth, your brother will take her back to China to recuperate. You should visit her often then."
Luo Qingyuan then replied, "I understand."
Zhao Ruoxi glanced at Luo Qingyuan a few times before saying, "Jingchuan didn't mean to spread rumors. He was just too worried about you. Don't cause him any trouble."
Luo Qingyuan suddenly laughed: "Mom, we're all adults now. If you do something wrong, you have to learn to bear the consequences."
Zhao Ruoxi could only sigh, "We still have business dealings with the Jiang family, so don't go too far."
Luo Qingyuan didn't answer. Was she the one who went too far?
In just one afternoon, Jiang Jingchuan's influence extended to her home.
What she hates most is having people tattle on her behind her back.
Zhao Ruoxi: "Alright, go to sleep. I still have to fly to New York to sign a contract."
Luo Qingyuan immediately stood up: "I'll take you to the airport."
Zhao Ruoxi: "No need."
After saying that, Zhao Ruoxi seemed to have thought of something, and looked around with a look of disgust: "You don't live in a five-courtyard siheyuan within the Second Ring Road, but insist on living in this cramped and narrow place. I think you're used to a good life."
Luo Qingyuan said helplessly, "Mom, that yard is too big. It would be too empty for one person to live there. Grandma prefers to live in a villa, doesn't she?"
Zhao Ruoxi couldn't stay a second longer: "Fine, whatever you want. Mom's leaving. Take care of yourself."
Luo Qingyuan quickly stood up to see Ms. Zhao off, escorting her all the way downstairs and watching her get into her car before heading home.
As soon as Luo Qingyuan got home, Duan Ye came out and asked, "How is it? Has your mother left?"
Luo Qingyuan nodded: "I'm leaving."
Duan Ye then looked relieved, exclaiming, "That scared me to death!"
Luo Qingyuan smiled.
Duan Ye: "You're still laughing? If this happens a few more times, my little heart can't take it!"
"By the way, how do you know your mom won't investigate thoroughly?"
Luo Qingyuan: "She has a very serious case of mysophobia."
Luo Qingyuan thought for a moment, then answered another question from Duan Ye: "As long as I get pregnant with your Duan family's child, my mother won't say anything."
Luo Qingyuan quickly poured two glasses of water and handed one to Duan Ye.
Duan Ye took the child and said, "Did you just get pregnant like that? I'm not ready to be a father."
Luo Qingyuan didn't care: "I'm not ready to be a mother either."
Even though Duan Ye was the one who refused first, it sounded... off coming from Luo Qingyuan's mouth. He felt a tightness in his chest.
Luo Qingyuan didn't explain anything further. After finishing her water, she said, "Go to sleep."
Afterwards, Luo Qingyuan returned to her bedroom.
The passion they had just shared faded because of this incident, and after Luo Qingyuan left, Duan Ye also returned to his room.
However, Duan Ye had trouble sleeping.
This was the first time he was seriously considering whether his marriage to Luo Qingyuan was truly without problems. He always felt that getting the marriage certificate had been too hasty, but the fact remained that his body truly loved Luo Qingyuan...
Just as Duan Ye was pondering silently, he heard the sound of the door opening next door.
Duan Ye listened quietly for a while, then heard the sound of the door closing.
Duan Ye thought Luo Qingyuan had just come out to get a glass of water, but soon he heard the faint sound of the door opening and closing.
Duan Ye realized almost immediately that Luo Qingyuan had gone out in the middle of the night.
Duan Ye rolled out of bed and immediately went to check next door, only to find that Luo Qingyuan was indeed gone.
Duan Ye was a little worried. He glanced at the time and saw that it was already one o'clock in the morning. What was Luo Qingyuan doing?
Duan Ye sent Luo Qingyuan a message directly: Where did you go?
Luo Qingyuan quickly replied: Something urgent came up at the company and I have to go take care of it. You should go to sleep first.
Duan Ye looked at the WeChat messages and became even more annoyed.
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At that moment, a Maybach was driving on the overpass, followed by two expensive SUVs.
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