Chapter 330 Forced Marriage
Zhong Nianyao didn't say anything about Lu Yichen's attentive behavior, and enjoyed it contentedly.
Ever since they talked it out, Lu Yichen always took care of her like this when they ate together, so she was used to it. She was not the kind of person who would compromise herself for the sake of other people's opinions. So, when faced with Lu Yichen's care, she naturally would not refuse.
However, after seeing the interaction between Lu Yichen and Zhong Nianyao, the other women present couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy. They couldn't help but glance at the men beside them, and their hearts ached even more.
It is true that comparing yourself with others will make you angry.
Even those who were still unmarried, after seeing Lu Yichen's performance, were thinking in their hearts that they must find a husband who could peel shrimps for them in the future.
The meal ended in a harmonious atmosphere, and then everyone gathered in the living room again to drink tea and chat.
After Mr. Lu asked Zhong Nianyao some simple basic information, he began to chat casually.
Because of Mr. Lu's presence, no one else dared to say anything unpleasant to Zhong Nianyao. For a moment, the atmosphere in the living room seemed particularly harmonious.
Just as Zhong Nianyao was about to get up and say goodbye, Mr. Lu suddenly spoke up, "Nianyao, when is it convenient for us to arrange a meal with your family? Now that you are together, it's time for both families to start preparing."
This sentence was like throwing a stone into a calm lake, causing ripples immediately.
Everyone present was shocked. No one expected that Mr. Lu would suddenly make such a request.
Even though Zhong Nianyao came to the Lu family's family dinner today, they didn't think that Zhong Nianyao would marry Lu Yichen, or that she would be qualified to marry Lu Yichen. After all, no one can predict the future.
However, if the two families meet, it's a different matter. If two people in love meet each other, the purpose is obvious.
They didn't expect that Mr. Lu would be so satisfied with Zhong Nian Yao and wanted to let Lu Yichen and Zhong Nian Yao get married.
As the person involved, Zhong Nianyao was really shocked. She didn't expect that just coming for a meal would lead to the stage of discussing marriage?
Moreover, to be honest, she hadn't even agreed to Lu Yichen's pursuit yet! How could she just do it in one go?
Is this a rhythm of forcing marriage?
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but bump Lu Yichen's chest with her elbow. With a smile on her face, she didn't know how to respond for a moment.
Lu Yichen also felt a pain in his chest. However, he didn't say anything. Instead, his expression softened. Obviously, he was very happy about what Mr. Lu had proposed.
"Grandpa, isn't this too hasty?" Madam Lu forced a smile and said, "They haven't been dating for long, so we still need to think about the meeting carefully."
She didn't like Zhong Nianyao, and she didn't want her to marry into the Lu family. Even before they got married, she was already so rude to her. If they got married, what would happen?
Moreover, Zhong Nianyao is Zhong Mengxuan's cousin. Zhong Mengxuan is Chen Ran's lover outside. If Lu Yichen marries Zhong Nianyao, and this relationship is exposed, the Lu family will really become a joke in the eyes of others.
She would never allow such a thing to happen.
"Why are you in such a hurry?"
Completely different from Madam Lu, Mr. Lu was beaming with joy. "Chen Ran is going to be a father now, and Yi Chen is his uncle, and he's not even married yet! Now that he's met someone he likes, it's a good idea to get married soon!"
"Uncle, there's no need to rush this matter." Zhong Nianyao said with a smile, "Besides, I think Yichen should think the same, right?"
As she spoke, Zhong Nianyao gave Lu Yichen a warning look.
Lu Yichen pretended not to see it and had no intention of speaking at all.
In a place where no one could see, Zhong Nianyao reached out and pinched the soft flesh on Lu Yichen's waist. Then she spun around with a fake smile on her face, "Speak up!"
As if he didn't feel the pain in his waist at all, Lu Yichen's expression remained unchanged.
After a long while, he raised his head and looked at Mr. Lu. "We have our own plans for this matter. When we really plan to get married, we will naturally arrange for the parents of both parties to meet."
Zhong Nianyao breathed a sigh of relief.
After hearing Lu Yichen's answer, the disappointment on Mr. Lu's face was obvious, but he didn't force it any further. "Alright then! However, I still want to say one more thing. Since you two are so in love, why not settle your lifelong affairs as soon as possible? This is what we, as parents, hope to see."
Everyone present breathed a sigh of relief. They were really afraid that Mr. Lu would get excited and arrange the marriage today!
Perhaps sensing that the atmosphere in the living room was not quite right, Zhong Nianyao stood up and said, "Uncle, Madam Lu, it's getting late. I'll go back first. Thank you for your hospitality today."
Soon, Lu Yichen and Zhong Nianyao left together.
It was indeed getting late, and after Zhong Nian Yao said goodbye, Mr. Lu sent everyone else back.
Soon, only Mr. Lu and Mrs. Lu were left in the huge old house.
Mr. Lu stood up and was about to go upstairs. However, before he could get up, he was stopped by Mrs. Lu.
"Grandpa." Madam Lu hesitated for a moment before finally speaking, "Are you really planning on letting Lu Yichen marry that Zhong Nianyao?"
Hearing Mrs. Lu's address, a hint of dissatisfaction flashed in Mr. Lu's eyes, but he didn't show it on his face. He just nodded calmly, "I thought you knew my plan. Inviting Nian Yao to attend the family dinner today has made my attitude very clear."
Madam Lu was speechless. After considering her words for a moment, she continued, "You are well aware of Zhong Nianyao's status. How can she be worthy of Lu Yichen? If she marries into the Lu family, she will only become a laughing stock."
"Then who would laugh at our Lu family's jokes?" Mr. Lu's face was expressionless, making it impossible to guess what he was thinking at the moment. "Also, who would dare to laugh at our Lu family's jokes?"
For a moment, Madam Lu was at a loss for words. She could only stammer, "Grandpa, I just—"
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