The next morning, after having breakfast, Shen Shuyi went back to her room to change clothes and prepare to go out.
She changed into a light green floral dress, which made her waist look even slimmer and more graceful.
The girl in the mirror had fair and delicate skin, like a peeled egg. Her eyes were bright and lively, and her features were exquisite and beautiful, like a movie star.
She went out carrying a small bag, and the family who were having breakfast looked at her.
Shen Hui snorted, "Leaving without saying a word, how rude!"
Shi Lan patted the back of his hand, "Alright, she'll be married off in a few days, don't get angry over such a small thing."
In Shi Lan's eyes, marrying off this wicked daughter was as pleasant as getting rid of a hot potato.
"Yes, Dad, let me peel an egg for you, so you can eat more."
"Yuwei is so sensible." Shen Hui was very pleased.
While the family was enjoying a delicious breakfast, Shen Shuyi had already arrived at the place where she had arranged to meet Li Donghai, under the flood control wall on the Bund.
There are many couples on dates here, enjoying the beautiful river view side by side.
Shen Shuyi spotted Li Donghai immediately. He was about 1.75 meters tall, dressed in a white shirt and black pants, with a straight posture and a steely temperament. If she didn't know what kind of person Li Donghai was, she would have been deceived by his appearance.
Li Donghai came from a small mountain village and later joined the army. His family was very poor, and he coveted the original owner's family's wealth, so he often received subsidies from the original owner.
The expensive watch he was wearing was a gift from the original owner of the body.
But this scoundrel actually hooked up with a woman named Xiao Shu in the military's cultural troupe. The two started dating on the island where they were stationed, and they even reached the point of discussing marriage.
Li Donghai planned to marry one woman in his hometown and another in his post, so he could enjoy the pleasure of having two wives.
"Xiao Yi, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting." Li Donghai looked intently at the girl in front of him, who was more beautiful than a flower. Unfortunately, apart from being a little rich and pretty, she had no substance. The multi-talented Xiao Shu was much more worthy of his respect.
Shen Shuyi's lips curled into a cold smile. "I just arrived too."
Li Donghai felt that something was off about her smile, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.
"Xiaoyi, is there something you wanted to ask me out this time?"
Shen Shuyi stated frankly, "I came out this time because I want you to submit your marriage application."
"What?" Li Donghai asked in surprise.
Shen Shuyi slightly raised her chin. "Are you that surprised? Last month, your mother took a sum of money from me, saying it was as dowry. You've taken the money, but when are you planning to submit a marriage application to the military?"
Li Donghai's expression stiffened slightly.
If anyone needs to file a marriage report, it should be him and Xiao Shu who do it... Xiao Shu's family can help him get promoted.
If he and Shen Shuyi were to submit their marriage application, and the people on the island found out, the Xiao family would definitely not let him off the hook. In that case, everything would fall apart, and he would be finished.
He didn't want to go back to being that poor boy in the countryside who couldn't even get enough to eat!
Seeing him in a daze, Shen Shu asked, "You wouldn't be thinking of taking the dowry but not wanting to marry me, would you?"
Lee Donghae stammered, "This matter... I still need to discuss it with my mother."
Shen Shuyi sneered, "Why didn't your mother consult you when she took my money?"
"How can these two things be conflated? I have difficulty communicating on the island."
“It’s just a phone call!” Shen Shuyi interrupted him. “I’m making this clear today: either you go and file for marriage now, or we break up.”
Li Donghai never expected that the usually gentle Shen Shuyi would break up with him over such a small matter. He felt annoyed and frowned as he spoke.
"Marriage is not something to be taken lightly, Xiaoyi, please forgive me..."
"Li Donghai, have you fallen for someone else?" Shen Shuyi interrupted him.
Li Donghai's expression suddenly changed. Only his family knew he had a new lover in the army; no one in Shanghai knew. How could Shen Shuyi possibly have guessed...?
"What nonsense are you spouting!"
Seeing the flicker in his eyes, Shen Shuyi knew that this man was panicking.
"Would I have said this if I hadn't heard rumors? That person... is their name Xiao Shu?"
Li Donghai panicked completely. "Who told you this nonsense? Comrade Xiao and I have nothing going on."
Shen Shuyi took a deep breath. "Last time I gave money to your mother, she said I was inefficient and not as straightforward as Xiao Shu because I was a day late."
"She also said that her son is now very successful, and that he's more than capable of marrying a leader's daughter!"
System 66 gasped: Dear host, did Li Donghai's mother really say these things?
"I was just messing with him. These two, mother and son, are so awful, it's only right that I stir things up a bit, isn't it?"
[Host is awesome!]
Li Donghai was furious; he had already told his mother to keep her mouth shut.
Who would have thought his mother would get so carried away with her triumph?
He suppressed his anger and said, "I can explain this to you. It was all my mom talking nonsense. Let's not talk about Xiaoyi's breakup anymore, okay?"
"Don't you know how true my feelings for you are?"
"Fine, if you don't want to admit it, then I'll go to the island to verify it. I'm going to ask Xiao Shu if she knows that Li Donghai has a fiancée back in his hometown!"
Li Donghai's eyes flashed with a fierce light.
He had worked so hard to climb to the position of deputy battalion commander. If Shen Shuyi went to the island and the Xiao family found out, he would be completely ruined!
If he can marry Xiao Shu, he'll be promoted to battalion commander next year without a doubt! And in a few years, he might even be promoted to regimental commander!
Right now, we can only make a decision as soon as possible.
It's a pity we couldn't get more money from Shen Shuyi... She's a rich young lady, that little bit of money is nothing to her. Why doesn't she show more filial piety to her mother?
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