Chapter 258 Shocking News
"Yes, I'm over forty years old, isn't it normal to have children? In fact, I have four children, three sons and one daughter."
My eldest and second eldest sons help me manage the business in the three northern provinces, my youngest daughter is studying at the Capital University, and my youngest son is studying at a flight school.
Jiang Ruzhen spoke casually about the children's situation, leaving Lu Chuyao and Lu Xingchen stunned for a long time before they could react.
"So, you really are in your forties? How do you take care of your skin?"
After a long pause, Lu Chuyao's concern remained the age-old question of beauty for women, while Lu Xingchen was dumbfounded, unwilling to believe that what Jiang Ruzhen said was true.
"Jiang Ruzhen, you're not just making up lies to scare me away, are you?"
"How could that be? Didn't you see Professor Meng the other day? He's my daughter's professor. My daughter is a sophomore majoring in journalism."
After hearing Jiang Ruzhen's detailed explanation, Lu Xingchen was already 90% convinced.
But he still held onto a sliver of hope that what Jiang Ruzhen said was all a lie.
Looking at his bewildered grandson, Lu Chuyao shook his head.
That brat, he was always out fooling around, now he's finally paid the price!
He was so eager to get closer to her, yet he couldn't even handle this small setback. It seems he didn't really like Xiao Jiang.
Forget it, let him think about it himself. If he gives up, Lu Chuyao won't help him anymore.
A shallow man doesn't deserve the affection of a young woman like her.
"Xiao Jiang, what about your husband...?"
“My husband died in a factory accident more than ten years ago.” Jiang Ruzhen did not try to hide anything and spoke calmly.
Lu Chuyao was the first to be emotionally touched, as she knew all too well the hardships a widow faced raising four children.
Her husband also passed away halfway through his life, leaving her a huge family business and several children.
She has worked hard all her life, and now she is finally able to enjoy her retirement.
But even after she lost her husband, she still had a lot of property and many servants in the house.
But what does Jiang Ruzhen have?
Looking back at the state of the country over the years and the current state of various industries that are in dire need of reconstruction, one can understand what kind of life Jiang Ruzhen has been living all these years.
She grasped Jiang Ruzhen's hand, her eyes reddening. "I never imagined you were even more admirable than I thought. Little Jiang, you are the strongest woman I have ever met."
"No, Aunt Lu, I'm just an ordinary woman among the many women in our country."
In ancient times, there were female generals who joined the army in place of their fathers; today, many female heroes have sacrificed their lives for their country. They are all the greatest women, and they all deserve our admiration and respect.
"You're absolutely right, Xiao Jiang. We women are never weak and easily bullied. We women can hold up half the sky too." Lu Chuyao liked Jiang Ruzhen more and more the more she looked at her.
Feeling a little embarrassed by Lu Chuyao's intense gaze, Jiang Ruzhen changed the subject and asked.
"Aunt Lu, is there something you wanted to talk to me about today?"
"Look at my memory! I called you here today because of the supply issue for the Hong Kong Island Jewelry Company. I wonder if you have any prized possessions to sell? I'd like to buy them at a high price."
The reason is that in a few days, several jewelry companies on Hong Kong Island will jointly organize a rare jewelry competition.
My jewelry company has just been established, and I don't have any treasures to show off yet. You are the only friend I know who has worked with jade. Can you help me think of a solution?
I don't pray for anything too shocking to the world, just that I don't lose too much face.
"Okay, I'll help you figure something out." Jiang Ruzhen didn't expect Lu Chuyao to be so decisive in business as well.
I just mentioned wanting to acquire the jade she had a few days ago, and today it's already on the agenda.
"I'll go back and ask my friend to check the supply, and I'll pick the best one and send it to you in three days."
"That's wonderful, you've really helped me a lot."
Lu Chuyao spared no praise, extolling Jiang Ruzhen as if she were the best in the world.
Actually, she also had her own little schemes. Jiang Ruzhen was smart, capable, quick-witted, and a master at business.
If you marry a woman like that, your family will prosper for three generations.
She didn't care whether Jiang Ruzhen had been married or had children.
With so many sons and grandsons in the family, she wasn't worried about her eldest grandson having no one to carry on the family line; she was only worried about the family line losing its hope.
He also harbored the idea of having his eldest grandson sacrifice himself to tie Jiang Ruzhen to the Lu family's big ship.
But if her eldest grandson really doesn't want to, or if Jiang Ruzhen doesn't want to, she won't force him.
Do your best and leave the rest to fate; this is a personal lesson learned from a lifetime of life.
The two chatted about jewelry styles for a while, and even as the night wore on, they still seemed reluctant to stop talking.
Lu Chuyao wanted Jiang Ruzhen to stay overnight, but Jiang Ruzhen insisted on returning to her studio.
Lu Chuyao had no choice but to release the person and instructed Lu Xingchen to take good care of them and send them back home.
Lu Xingchen hadn't said a word during the conversation, which disappointed Lu Chuyao. She thought her eldest grandson had given up.
She was already thinking about her grandsons at home, wondering who could take their place.
Lu Xingchen and Jiang Ruzhen walked side by side on the road. He didn't speak, and Jiang Ruzhen didn't speak either.
She knew that what she had deliberately said today was a bolt from the blue for Lu Xingchen, and he would inevitably need some time to process it.
Unexpectedly, when they arrived at the studio entrance...
Lu Xingchen spoke up, "Jiang Ruzhen, I know you said those things today to try and dissuade me. But I've already thought through all the difficulties and obstacles I might encounter in the future."
My grandma will definitely support me marrying you, but my stubborn old man and materialistic mother might not agree.
So, I've been thinking about the chances of us being together, and they're probably only about 20%.
I used to be someone who only focused on enjoying life and didn't have any great ambitions. But now that I've met you, I want to change for you.
I want to build a successful career. I will establish a real estate development company in China. Once I have built a large and powerful business that my parents can no longer control, I will marry you.
How about you give me two years? Think about it! "???"
No, why are they still refusing to give up?
Could it be that the silence just now wasn't because this young master had come to a realization, but rather because of his own understanding?
Oh my god!
Why are all the men she encounters so persistent and clingy?
Can't you find fault with her a little?
Jiang Ruzhen was speechless. She was about to persuade Lu Xingchen to give up when he turned and left.
Seeing his confident back, Jiang Ruzhen sighed.
Forget it, let the young master go and face the setbacks himself. When he gets hurt, he'll know to give up.
After returning to her studio and washing up, Jiang Ruzhen went to bed peacefully.
In her sleep, she dreamed of Lu Mingzheng.
Moreover, the two even did some indescribable things in their dreams.
So much so that when Jiang Ruzhen woke up the next morning, she was still somewhat incredulous.
She's never been one to indulge in desires, so why is she suddenly acting like a lovesick person after answering a phone call?
She must have been too idle lately, because the teacher from the adult education department called to inform her that the final exams were coming up in the next few days.
She took some time to go to school, picked up a bunch of review materials, and started preparing for the exam with all her might.
As expected, the final exams went very smoothly, and Jiang Ruzhen received her first university graduation certificate.
Although it did nothing to help her career, the adult education diploma from Capital University was quite impressive and could be considered an improvement in her status.
After finishing the exam, she once again devoted all her energy to the design drafts for the clothing store.
But what bothers her is that no matter how busy she is, Lu Mingzheng will appear in her dreams right on time as soon as she falls asleep at night.
Moreover, he would pester her to drive him around like crazy each time, his energy growing stronger day by day.
He tormented her in her dream, making her feel like she was dying and coming back to life.
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