“Peiru, don’t forget, back when you were with Shaodong, Mingyu’s great-grandmother didn’t agree to you marrying into the family because of your background. Later, you gave birth to Mingyu, and by the time he was two years old, his great-grandmother had passed away. Zhengsen and I couldn’t bear to see you two all alone, so we let Shaodong marry you. Otherwise, would you still be able to speak so arrogantly now?” Lin Suqing sneered.
Although her daughter-in-law was only so-so at housework and not very good at taking care of her son, her work ability was indeed not to be underestimated. She could be the head of many things for her son, so Lin Suqing didn't say much. But what she disliked most about her daughter-in-law was her impetuous personality, which she still couldn't change even after more than 20 years.
After being reprimanded by Lin Suqing, Fang Peiru realized that her words had indeed been too extreme. Back then, she was able to marry Xian Shaodong and rightfully become the young mistress of the Xian family, and gain a foothold in the Xian family, all thanks to the support of Xian Zhengsen and Lin Suqing. Moreover, in recent years, she has been busy with work and has rarely spent time with her son, and it was Xian Zhengsen and Lin Suqing who raised him hand in hand.
If we're talking about who the son is closer to, then it's naturally his grandparents.
What grounds do I have to object?
"Mom, I'm sorry, I got too emotional just now, but I was only trying to help Mingyu. You know, all these years Mingyu has still had Su Yulu in his heart. Even if I didn't object, would Mingyu really agree to marry Bai Xiaoruo? It's been six years since Su Yuluo left, and we don't even know if she's alive or dead, yet Mingyu still hasn't given up looking for her... Besides, Bai Xiaoruo is only 18 years old, at most a student. She and Mingyu don't have anything in common. Even if they really get married, would it really be a good thing for either Mingyu or her?"
After thinking for a while, Xuan Zhengsen acknowledged that these practical problems were indeed unavoidable. "Su Qing and I have also considered this issue. Feelings can be cultivated slowly. Bai Yatou is indeed a good girl and is worthy of our Mingyu. Even if he can't forget Su Yuluo right now, I have a way to make him willing to marry Bai Yatou."
“Yes, so what if you’re 18? I got married at 16 and had Shaodong when I was 17. Peiru, weren’t you pregnant when you were 18?” Lin Suqing gave examples one by one.
"Mom... what era are we living in now... even if a teenager is pregnant... there aren't many teenagers who get married in their teens, right? Besides, Bai Xiaoruo is only 18 years old. No matter how you look at it, at most you can have a wedding, but you'll have to wait two years to get the marriage certificate."
"You don't need to worry about that. We have our own solutions. Those of you who are busy with work can go back to work. Whether it's the wedding or Mingyu's situation, we'll handle it."
Fang Peiru and Xian Shaodong exchanged a glance. Despite her eagerness to catch the plane back, she couldn't change the old man and woman's minds.
As parents, they couldn't really say anything.
I just hope that Bai Xiaoruo isn't some spoiled and troublesome girl, and that she can get along well with them. After all, she's someone the old lady has taken a liking to, so what can she do even if she doesn't like her?
***
After leaving work, Hsien Ming-yu went directly to the Hsien family's old house.
Upon entering the living room, despite the lights being on, there was no one there.
Logically speaking, Grandpa and Grandma should have just finished dinner at this time. Could they have gone out for a walk?
"Young Master." The butler came downstairs and bowed respectfully in front of Xuan Mingyu. "Master has been waiting for you in the study for quite some time."
"I understand... Did Grandpa say what he wanted to talk to me about?"
“Well…” the butler hesitated, “Young Master, you should ask the Master yourself. Madam and Master returned early this morning, but an hour before you came back, they flew back to M country.”
"I understand, you may leave."
"yes."
Unless something major happens at home, my parents rarely return to China easily.
Could it be, as my mother said on the phone this morning, that my grandparents really did find me a wife?
Hsien Ming-yu thought to himself, and decided to go to the study to ask Hsien Cheng-sen in person first.
The study door was only half-open. Xuan Mingyu knocked on it and only pushed the door open after receiving permission from the person inside.
Grandpa Xian stood by the window, his back to Xian Mingyu, his hands clasped behind his back, lost in thought.
"grandfather."
"Hmm... what are your work plans for the next few days?"
"It's nothing more than routine meetings and signing deals. I need to go to the branch office in City C next Wednesday to handle some matters, and I'll probably be back in three days," Xian Mingyu reported truthfully.
"Do you know why I specifically asked you to come to the study tonight?" Xian Zhengsen turned his face back, glanced at Xian Mingyu standing in the center of the study, and sat down at the desk on his own.
"I don't know. If it's a company-related issue, I will try to be as thorough as possible."
“No, you have managed the company very well these past two years, and I am very relieved. Mingyu, you are the eldest grandson of our Xuan family. Xingze is still too young to take on the responsibility. Your parents and uncles are always busy at the headquarters in the United States, and the only person your grandfather can rely on and value in China is you.”
Grandpa Xian continued, "But work is work, and life is life. You can't bury yourself in work and ignore the world forever. Mingyu, you're not young anymore, it's time to settle down and start a family."
“Grandpa, I understand what you mean, but I also hope you can understand that I have my own difficulties. In this life, my wife can only be Luo’er. I don’t want anyone else but her.”
"My silly grandson, should I say you've been blinded by so-called feelings, or that you truly believed that woman Su Yuluo completely? You waited for her for six whole years, searched for her for six years. Did you really think that her heart was entirely focused on you, waiting for you to come to her?"
Hsien Cheng-sen sighed. He hadn't wanted to tell Hsien Ming-yu the truth.
I thought that as time went on, Xuan Mingyu would eventually forget Su Yuluo, fall in love with someone else, and stop being so stubborn. But six years have passed, and he is still faithful to her. The truth has to be brutally revealed to Xuan Mingyu.
"You've heard from your mother, haven't you? Your grandmother and I have found you a wife. Xiao Ruo is a good girl. She's perfect for you. She's kind, doesn't like to compete, and isn't scheming. She's more worthy of your affection than that Su Yuluo. You must marry her."
"grandfather......"
Before Xian Mingyu could speak, he was interrupted by Xian Zhengsen once again, "If you still consider me your grandfather and yourself a descendant of the Xian family, then don't disobey my orders."
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