Chapter 177 Still Haven't Given Up?
After finishing her phone call, Jiang Ruzhen went to the cafeteria to find Xin Xin for lunch.
Now she and her daughter attend the same school, which has become a heartwarming story on campus.
The mother and daughter both attended the Capital University, and her parents were also involved in a new national research project at the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
The family has three generations of highly educated intellectuals, and the two women look like sisters, each with their own charm, attracting attention wherever they go.
Jiang Ruzhen arrived at the cafeteria and sat down with Xin Xin after getting their food.
Several men and male students nearby pretended to bump into each other, deliberately carrying their trays around to greet them.
Among them were students from the Continuing Education College, as well as Shen Shuxin's classmates.
The male classmates on Shen Shuxin's side were alright. After all, college students are usually quite shy. They exchanged a few words with Xin Xin and greeted her. Seeing her mother sitting there, they didn't dare to do anything reckless.
But Jiang Ruzhen's classmates were all adults, and each one of them was thick-skinned. They not only greeted her, but some even sat down next to her and put chicken legs and meat from their plates onto her plate.
Jiang Ruzhen wasn't used to eating food from strangers, so she quickly picked up her plate and moved away.
"No need, no need, thank you very much. I can't eat that stuff, you guys eat it yourselves."
Several men were still competing to curry favor with her, which annoyed Jiang Ruzhen to the point of wanting to lose her temper.
Just then, a figure stepped between them, completely blocking Jiang Ruzhen from view.
"What are you doing? This is a school campus, not a place for you peacocks to show off."
Just as the men were about to lose their temper, they discovered that the person blocking their way was none other than Meng Qi, the highly regarded honorary professor on campus.
They quickly bowed and apologized, then ran off with their plates and disappeared without a trace.
Meng Qi turned to look at Jiang Ruzhen, "Are you alright?"
Jiang Ruzhen shook her head mechanically, noticing that Meng Qi seemed a bit out of sorts.
What is this person trying to do?
Haven't given up yet?
Jiang Ruzhen gave Shen Shuxin a meaningful look, her eyelids twitching as she did so.
Shen Shuxin couldn't think of a reason to leave.
Fortunately, her mother was also there, so she listened to what Professor Meng had to say.
Meng Qi could probably sense Jiang Ruzhen's confusion, so he sat down and explained earnestly.
"Comrade Jiang, I know you were trying to discourage me that day. But I've been thinking about it these past few days, and it's not easy to meet a woman you truly like."
I can't back down because of some external conditions. I admit that I'm not as well off as you now, but that doesn't mean I can't earn more in the future.
I'm afraid I'll regret it when I'm old. Could you give me a chance to pursue you, so we can get to know each other before you decide whether you want to be with me?
Jiang Ruzhen's eyes widened, and she stammered, "What...what do you mean?"
Meng Qi coughed and made it clear again, "What I mean is, I like you, Jiang Ruzhen. Please give me a chance, let's give it a try."
Jiang Ruzhen was still in a daze when Shen Shuxin was laughing so hard she was slumped over the table, her shoulders shaking as if she were having a stroke.
Jiang Ruzhen kicked Shen Shuxin hard under the table a few times.
Shen Shuxin was kicked and forcibly brought back to her senses. She looked up and asked while laughing.
"Professor Meng, if you want to pursue my mom, then go ahead. But why are you blocking my way every day?"
"You mean you agree to your mother finding someone else? You don't object?" Meng Qi asked with delight, understanding Shen Shuxin's meaning.
Shen Shuxin couldn't stop laughing. She pointed at herself and looked at Meng Qi with her eyes crinkling, "So, you were blocking me all those days just to get me to agree to you two being together?"
Meng Qi nodded sheepishly, "I was indeed a bit rash, did I cause you any trouble?"
"No, no, no, I'm not bothered. My mom is the one who's bothered right now. Um... you guys chat, I'm going to find my classmate."
Once Shen Shuxin figured out the truth, she grabbed the plate and slipped away very quickly.
She completely ignored the distress signals her mother was sending her.
"Hey, Comrade Jiang, what's wrong with your eyes? Have you been reading too much these past few days? Should I take you to the infirmary to get them checked out?"
Seeing Jiang Ruzhen blinking frequently, Meng Qi thought she had an eye problem.
Jiang Ruzhen shook her head with a forced smile, still finding it hard to believe.
"Um... Professor Meng, you may not know much about my situation. I'm forty-one years old this year, a full ten years younger than you."
I have four children, all of whom are about to start their own families and careers. I'm about to become a grandmother.
"You're such a talented young man, what kind of girl couldn't you find? Why do you like me?"
"Do I need a reason to like you? The moment I saw you, the whole world seemed to light up."
When Meng Qiyi talked about relationships, his eyes lit up. He stared intently into Jiang Ruzhen's eyes, his expression tender.
"You are like a ray of light shining into my barren life, adding many bright colors to my world."
So what if we're ten years apart? I'm not forcing you to have children. As long as we're happy together, that's all that matters.
Don't worry, I have a very peaceful and tolerant personality. I don't mind if you've been married before and have children; I can treat them all as my own children.
this......
What a complete surprise!
Jiang Ruzhen was very touched by Meng Qi's sincerity, but she already had someone in her heart and couldn't accept such a good person, nor did she want him to get too deeply involved or hurt too much.
So she spoke frankly.
"I'm sorry, Professor Meng. I know you have a very broad mind, but I already have the man I love. I feel you deserve a better woman in the future!"
"Huh? You have someone you love? You mean I'm late?" Meng Qi's face was full of disbelief and dejection.
“Yes, the person I like is a soldier. Although we don’t spend much time together, we have a very good relationship. We’ve made up our minds about each other, and I don’t think I’ll change my mind,” Jiang Ruzhen said firmly.
"A soldier? But he doesn't even have time to spend with you. How do you know you've made up your mind about him for life?"
What if you later find he's not right for you? Could I reserve a spot for him then?
Just reserving a spot?
Is Professor Meng Qi really that stubborn?
Isn't this just wanting to be a backup option?
Does Kang Yeo-jeong look like a scumbag woman?
Although... she used to... also enjoyed watching suggestive videos of young male celebrities, she has now reformed.
Lu Mingzheng is a good person. Although the two of them had just had a fight, he told her to wait for him, so she couldn't be fickle.
"No, Professor Meng, I can't do that. It's not fair to you. Let's stop here."
Jiang Ruzhen cruelly rejected Meng Qi and turned to leave.
Meng Qi watched Jiang Ruzhen's resolute back as she walked away, feeling a deep sadness in his heart.
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