After Yindi finished speaking, she left Zhaodi and went to the backyard by herself.
Upon entering the inner room, he was startled to find Xu Lanzhi peeking around. He was so shocked that he almost lost his mind. He had just uttered the word "Mother" when Xu Lanzhi stopped him with a look.
Yindi wanted to inform her sister, but due to her mother's authority, she had to remain silent and stand quietly behind Xu Lanzhi.
Outside, Young Master Wu stared intently at Zhao Di. Zhao Di, her eyes filled with affection and boundless shyness, quickly stepped aside.
Young Master Wu took out a bundle and handed it over: "Zhao Di, I sent you a bolt of cloth a few days ago, but you didn't accept it. My mother asked my tailor to make you a set of clothes. Do you think they fit?"
Zhao Di waved her hands repeatedly in fright: "Young Master Wu, I cannot accept a reward without merit. Please take it back!"
"This dress was made to fit your body shape; no one else could possibly wear it."
After our several meetings, I know you come from a well-mannered family and would not overstep boundaries, so I asked my mother to propose marriage to you. Although your mother did not agree, she tacitly allowed us to date and see how things go. Therefore, please accept this dress!
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Zhao Di was taken aback: "Did my mother really say that?"
Young Master Wu, with his silver tongue, said, "Would I lie to you, Zhao Di? I couldn't forget you the first time I saw you. My mother also likes you. This is a token of my mother's affection. You must accept it." After saying that, he put the clothes on the table next to him.
Xu Lanzhi looked at Zhao Di nervously, wondering what she would do. Zhao Di went over, took the dress, glanced at it, and said, "This dress is really beautiful, but please take it back, Young Master Wu. How can I take your things without proper permission?"
"Zhao Di, don't you like me?" Young Master Wu asked bluntly. "I don't believe it. The way you look at me says it all!"
"Young Master Wu, what are you saying? Take your things away quickly, my aunt will be back soon!" Zhao Di was both embarrassed and ashamed by his words.
Young Master Wu leaned closer to Zhao Di and said, "I understand. You're shy and don't know how to explain this to your aunt. Well then, I'll keep this dress for now and give it to you after we're engaged."
"Zhao Di, what nonsense are you spouting? Marriage is a serious matter, arranged by parents and matchmakers. How can you do this? Young Master Wu, you should leave now!"
After Zhao Di finished speaking, she called Yin Di out and went into the inner room herself.
Zhao Di was so focused on running that she didn't notice Xu Lanzhi was in the inner room.
Xu Lanzhi gestured for Yindi to go out and keep watch, while she followed Zhaodi to the backyard.
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"Zhaodi!" Xu Lanzhi called out gently.
Zhao Di thought it was her imagination, paused for a moment, and then lowered her head again.
Xu Lanzhi stepped forward and put her arm around her shoulder, saying, "My Zhaodi has all grown up!"
"Mother, why are you here?" Zhao Di asked, bewildered.
Zhao Di hurriedly explained, "You saw it all, didn't you, Mother? There really wasn't anything between me and Young Master Wu!"
Xu Lanzhi pulled Zhao Di into her arms and said gently, "Mother knows, Mother knows!"
Zhao Di finally calmed down a bit and asked hesitantly, "Mother, don't you blame me?"
Xu Lanzhi smiled and said, "Silly child, a beautiful lady is sought after by gentlemen. The fact that someone admires you means you've grown up. It's my fault for neglecting you; I still treat you like a child!"
"Mother!" Zhao Di called out shyly, then nestled into Xu Lanzhi's arms.
Xu Lanzhi sighed. Judging from the girl's expression, she was clearly tempted.
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This is understandable. Zhao Di grew up in the countryside and lived a frugal life. No one would send her things every day. It was already commendable that she could resist accepting them. How could she not be tempted?
Xu Lanzhi pulled Zhao Di down to sit, and looked closely at her eldest daughter, who, though still somewhat childish, had grown into a graceful young woman. She was filled with mixed emotions.
"Mother, what are you looking at? It's like you don't recognize me!" Zhao Di felt uncomfortable being stared at like that.
Xu Lanzhi smiled gently: "Mother still remembers how soft and cuddly you were when you were born, and now you've grown into a beautiful young lady!"
"I'm asking you, are you attracted to that young master Wu from earlier?"
“Mother…” Zhao Di blushed with embarrassment.
"Alright, Mother understands. But Mother feels that this Young Master Wu is not suitable for you!" Xu Lanzhi said gently.
"Didn't Mother say she wouldn't blame me?" Zhao Di didn't expect Xu Lanzhi to directly deny Young Master Wu's statement, and she felt deceived.
"At your age, it's normal to feel romantic feelings, so your mother won't blame you."
However, that young master Wu is frivolous in speech and behavior; I don't think he's a reliable person. I'm afraid you'll get hurt!
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Zhao Di was somewhat displeased: "Didn't Mother say we shouldn't judge a book by its cover? Why did you say that about him after just a quick glance? He wasn't like this before."
"It was Mother who gave him permission to come see me, which emboldened him!"
"The Wu family did send someone to inform me that Young Master Wu is very fond of you. Mother also thinks you are not young anymore, so she does not object. Since you think Young Master Wu is good, you can get to know him better. As the saying goes, time will tell what kind of person he is. We will find out in time."
But I'm reminding you, there's a difference between men and women, you need to be mindful of your boundaries. You're so smart, you understand what I mean, right?
Given Xu Lanzhi's personality, Zhao Di thought that since she didn't like Young Master Wu, she would naturally refuse outright. She was prepared to argue her case, but unexpectedly, Xu Lanzhi said she would agree to let them get to know each other. Zhao Di was a little confused.
She hesitated for a moment before asking, "What exactly does Mother mean?"
"That's exactly what I meant. Since we, mother and daughter, have different opinions, let's each take a step back. I won't stop you from seeing Young Master Wu. You should also protect yourself and see if he is someone you can entrust your life to!" Xu Lanzhi was uneasy, but she didn't show it on her face.
She knew her own child perfectly well. This Zhao Di looked docile, but she was a woman of her own mind. The more you forbade her to do something, the more she would do it.
If I were to simply and decisively make her give up on Young Master Wu, it would only backfire.
It might be better to wait and see. Maybe once the novelty wears off, she'll change her mind.
I should also reconsider whether the Wu family and young master Wu are trustworthy people; perhaps I'm just being prejudiced!
Xu Lanzhi then called Yindi over, and the three of them had a long private conversation, subtly and overtly reminding them to be careful in judging people and to protect themselves.
However, since the two children came out, they seem to have become estranged from her, and she doesn't know if they've listened to what she said.
Xu Lanzhi was somewhat confused; was it right or wrong to let her child open a shop?
Shouldn't we just leave them in Tangjiagou, under our own noses, and let them live a peaceful and uneventful life?
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