Chapter 148 I've Set My Mind on Her
He usually has a very good temper and never argues with anyone.
But this time, they were truly enraged.
Huang Chuanzhen was actually a little afraid that her son would turn against her.
But she's a mother, how can she bow her head in front of a stranger?
"Are you even speaking human language? Huh? What's so great about her? She's divorced, and she's not young anymore, is she? Plus, she has a bunch of kids! Are you going to be the one raising those kids? Are you going to be a father or a nanny? Raising other people's children? Worrying about it for the rest of your life?"
"With your looks and qualities, countless girls on this street would be vying to marry you! What kind of woman couldn't you find? Why did you have to choose someone like this? I raised you with such difficulty, not so you could become someone else's 'stepfather'!"
Huang Chuanzhen stared intently at Guo Zhenyi.
"I'm in charge, and you can't disobey me. This is a family matter, and it's not her place to make the decisions!"
However, Guo Zhenyi did not back down in the face of his mother's almost roaring questioning.
“Mom, Shufen is Shufen. She has been through hardships and suffering, but it is precisely these experiences that make me feel even more sorry for her. Her child is also a part of her. Since I chose her, I will not only accept the good things and push the bad things onto others.”
“I’ve made up my mind about her. I’ll only be with her for the rest of my life and I won’t look for anyone else. If you don’t accept her, then I’m sorry, I can only stand by her side.”
Huang Chuanzhen was so angry that he was panting.
"You...you...how could I have raised a son like you? Now you think you're all grown up? Do you want to drive me to my death? I raised you from infancy, and now you've brought me this trouble?"
Guo Zhenyi didn't really want to upset her.
Looking at his mother like this, he felt a pang of pity.
His tone softened slightly, but his attitude remained unchanged.
“Mom, I know it’s hard for you to accept right now, but I’m not a child anymore. I have no right to be picky. Shufen is a down-to-earth woman. You’ll know how good she is once you spend a few more days with her. I just don’t want her to suffer in the future.”
He still hoped that his mother could accept Zhou Shufen.
He didn't want his lover to be caught in the middle, and he didn't want to see her sad and tearful because of family conflicts.
"Keep dreaming!"
Huang Chuanzhen suddenly stood up.
“I absolutely disagree with this! You’re already so biased now, protecting her even before she’s officially married. If they really get married and live together every day, will I, as her mother, still have any say? Will I still have any standing? Will I still be able to eat or sleep?”
In her view, a daughter-in-law should listen to her mother-in-law; this is a principle that has been followed since ancient times.
But Zhou Shufen isn't even married yet, and Guo Zhenyi is already protecting her like the apple of his eye.
If they really got married, what would happen?
The more she thought about it, the more dangerous it seemed, and she felt breathless and unable to catch her breath.
His dislike for Zhou Shufen grew stronger.
Guo Zhenyi originally intended to talk to Huang Chuanzhen calmly, even if it meant explaining a few more things.
But in the current situation, he was yelled back as soon as he spoke, and there was no way to talk properly.
The two became more and more excited as they talked, each raising their voice higher than the other.
The noise of arguing filled the entire private room, and even the waiters dared not approach as they passed by.
Guo Zhenyi was already burning with anger.
He really wanted to just send the person away and leave; it was him and Zhou Shufen who would live their lives together.
It's not like I'm going to spend my whole life with my mother.
As long as we don't live together, nothing else matters.
But Huang Chuanzhen wasn't someone who was easy to talk to.
She was determined to oppose Guo Zhenyi marrying Zhou Shufen.
She even adopted a stance that said, "If you dare to marry her, then don't acknowledge me as your mother."
By this time, Zhou Shufen had already left the restaurant.
She walked alone on the street, her mind a jumble of thoughts.
She slowly walked to the riverbank, the river breeze blowing on her face, cool and refreshing.
My initially suffocating mood gradually eased.
Once she had calmed down, she looked up and took a deep breath.
Then, wiping the moisture from the corners of her eyes, she simply went straight home.
At the restaurant, Guo Zhenyi had just dragged Huang Chuanzhen out of the door.
After seeing his mother off, he immediately turned to look for Zhou Shufen.
He wanted to know if she had gone far and if she had been wronged.
He took out his phone and dialed her number.
But all I heard was the cold message, "The user you dialed is temporarily unavailable."
He rushed to several places he frequented and searched around, but couldn't find anyone there.
Having exhausted all other options, he could only grit his teeth and dial Yao Mingzhu's number.
He explained the whole story in detail.
Even Yao Mingzhu, who usually has the best temper, couldn't help but get angry when she heard this.
Things shouldn't have escalated to this point.
If they had considered things more carefully beforehand, perhaps they wouldn't have put their friend Zhou Shufen in such an awkward situation.
"I'm not talking about you. Meeting without proper arrangements is just making things awkward for Shufen."
Yao Mingzhu's tone was quite strong.
"If you want them to meet, you have to sort things out at home first."
"Do you know what this means to Shufen? She didn't get together with you because of your family's approval, but being looked down upon to your face, anyone would feel bad in that situation."
But she also knew that Zhou Shufen's feelings for Guo Zhenyi were genuine.
Over the years, she has witnessed her friends make selfless contributions without asking for anything in return.
All I wanted was to live a peaceful life with him.
As a friend, all she could do was try her best to mediate.
Even if she was angry at Guo Zhenyi for acting rashly, she couldn't let this relationship be damaged by a moment of carelessness.
"Alright, next time you must take care of things first before we meet."
"I will try to talk to Shufen this time and help her calm down. But this is a one-time thing, and it will not happen again."
“You’re a man, you have to shoulder the responsibilities you should bear. You can’t always let her face the storms alone.”
She was on Zhou Shufen's side and naturally didn't want her friend to be wronged.
Even though she knew Guo Zhenyi meant no harm.
However, emotional hurts often begin with those "unintentional mistakes".
Guo Zhenyi nodded quickly.
“I was wrong, I really know I was wrong. Sister Yao, please help me persuade her. I am serious about her and I will never let her suffer like this anymore.”
"I promise I'll arrange everything in advance from now on and won't embarrass her again. Please put in a good word for me, considering our years of friendship."
Seeing his appearance, Yao Mingzhu's anger subsided somewhat.
After Yao Mingzhu agreed, she immediately dialed Zhou Shufen's number.
The phone rang a few times before being answered, and Zhou Shufen's slightly tired voice came through.
Hearing that she had arrived home safely and was in relatively stable condition, Yao Mingzhu felt a little more at ease.
She offered a few words of comfort, hung up the phone, and without delay, immediately set off for her place.
Yao Mingzhu carried the fruit and snacks she had just bought and walked briskly towards the entrance of her apartment building.
Zhou Shufen was surprised to see Yao Mingzhu suddenly arrive at her door.
"Mingzhu, what brings you here?"
Yao Mingzhu walked in with a smile, carrying fruit.
"It's been a long time since I've visited you. I thought I'd stop by on my way and also talk to you."
As she took off her shoes, she looked around at the furnishings in the room.
Zhou Shufen invited her into the house, and the two sat on the sofa, chatting about their recent situations.
"Don't blame me for saying this, but Guo Zhenyi's mother can be a bit sharp-tongued."
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