"Whose class doesn't have this problem?"
The three of them chatted and laughed as they walked downstairs. Just as they turned the corner on the second floor, they ran into Aunt Zhang, who was carrying a shopping basket.
Aunt Zhang's eyes lit up. She stared at Lin Han for a long time, then smiled and teased:
"Wow, Xiaohan looks so beautiful today! Where are you going?"
"Hello, Auntie, I'm going to a gathering with friends." Lin Han smiled and nodded in greeting.
Lin's mother chimed in, "That's right, it's rare to see this child dressed up like this."
Aunt Zhang's gaze swept over the three of them, and she waved with a smile:
"Go quickly, go quickly! Such a pretty girl, she'll be popular wherever she goes. If she could become my daughter-in-law, I'd be laughing in my sleep."
Mr. and Mrs. Lin simply smiled and remained silent, showing no intention of responding.
As Lin Han followed her parents out of the apartment building, she heard familiar footsteps behind her, and Aunt Zhang and Aunt Li quickly caught up.
Both were wearing well-tailored short down jackets, thick cashmere scarves around their necks, and each carrying a delicate insulated bag, with gentle smiles on their faces.
"Hanhan is growing more and more outstanding as she grows up. She's so beautiful." Aunt Zhang spoke first, unconsciously pulling her scarf tighter to prevent the cold wind from getting into her collar.
"Who says otherwise? I said Hanhan was a beauty when she was little. Look, look, I've never seen anyone prettier than Hanhan."
"You look even prettier today after dressing up. Oh, you've even put on makeup."
"......."
Mr. and Mrs. Lin exchanged a helpless glance, smiled, and said nothing.
I met them at the community event last week. The two aunties had subtly inquired about Lin Han's situation. They knew what the other was thinking—Aunt Zhang's son was studying at a key university in Beijing, and Aunt Li's son was a top student at the National Defense University. They were both about the same age as Lin Han and were considered "high-quality young people" by others.
However, in their view, their daughters wouldn't be interested in such men.
"Hanhan, are you getting ready to go out with your parents?" Aunt Zhang asked, walking with Lin Han towards the entrance of the residential area, her tone as natural as if they were having a casual chat.
“Speaking of which, my son Xiaoyuan said a few days ago that the girls at his school all have very bad tempers, but they are nothing compared to you, Hanhan.”
Aunt Li immediately chimed in, "My son Zhe is amazing! Last month, he represented the school in an international exchange program and brought me back a tube of hand cream, saying that all girls like it. I'll bring it to you later."
A neighbor passing by on his dog caught a glimpse of the scene from afar and muttered to his wife:
"These two aunties are really concerned about their son's marriage, but Hanhan has high standards and doesn't think much of them."
The old man nodded and smiled as he watched Lin Han's retreating figure, "That's right. She's good-looking and has a steady personality. The one who can be a good match for her in the future must be someone with real ability."
These words drifted over lightly, but Aunt Zhang and Aunt Li seemed not to hear them, continuing to chatter on and on around Lin Han.
They genuinely liked Lin Han, and now that they saw her dressed up so carefully before going out, they felt a little afraid that she would be taken away by someone else.
Lin Han was much more composed outside than at home. Faced with the elders' enthusiasm, she always nodded slightly, with a faint smile on her lips. Her nose, which was slightly red from the cold, twitched. She neither interrupted nor responded, only occasionally replying with an "um". This composure and poise made the two aunts more and more satisfied.
"Hanhan..." Aunt Li stopped and looked at her gently. "You've reached the age where you should be paying attention. Tell me, what kind of boy do you like? Is it someone down-to-earth and steady, or someone clever and cheerful? I'll help you choose."
This question made Lin Han pause, and for some reason, Gu Luo's image suddenly appeared in her mind.
This is normal, after all, Gu Luozhen is the most outstanding boy the girl has ever seen, without exception.
Just as she was about to say "I haven't thought about it yet," her eyes suddenly lit up.
The five of them had already reached the entrance of the residential area. A cold wind blew by, carrying yellow leaves with it. Gu Luo was standing in a sheltered spot next to the guardhouse, waiting for them.
He had his hands in his pockets, rubbing them occasionally to keep them warm. When he saw Lin Han and his group, he immediately smiled and waved.
Following Lin Han's gaze, Aunt Zhang and Aunt Li saw that the young man was tall and straight, with clean features, and was much more handsome than their own son.
Moreover, the more I look at it, the more familiar it seems.
The two looked at each other and saw surprise and worry in each other's eyes.
This child's temperament and appearance are far superior to the "high-quality son" they were talking about.
Aunt Zhang reacted the fastest, immediately asking, "Young man, you look unfamiliar. Where do you study?"
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