Hu Ruixue went abroad for a full two weeks and didn't come back or call home. Her parents were extremely worried and even called her company.
“She called me yesterday. She said that the expert is very skilled, and Duoduo has shown some improvement in just a few days. Yes, that’s why Ruixue said to stay a few more days. Auntie, don’t worry, Ruixue will call back later, and I’ll have her call you. Okay, goodbye.” After hanging up, Shuyan immediately called Hu Ruixue.
"Are you really not going to call your parents? I can tell your mother is really worried about you."
"I won't hit them. I came out this time partly for Duoduo, and partly to let them calm down." She tried to sit down and talk to them properly, but they wouldn't listen, always saying it was for her own good. She knew her parents genuinely cared about her, but matters of the heart couldn't be forced.
"It's been more than half a month, that's about enough. Your aunt even called me. You should have a good talk with them, and they definitely won't pressure you anymore."
Another week passed before Hu Ruixue returned with Duoduo. As she wished, her family stopped mentioning marriage. Hu's mother had given up on her and was content as long as Hu was happy.
She even helped Hu Ruixue politely decline Ji Fansheng's offer, telling him to stop bothering Hu Ruixue at the company.
"Finally, I can have some peace and quiet." Hu Ruixue breathed a sigh of relief. "You don't know how awful Ji Fansheng is. He not only persuaded my parents, but also my grandma, grandpa and grandma, aunt, aunt, and cousin. They all acted as his advocates, as if I would commit a terrible crime if I didn't date him and would regret it for the rest of my life."
She already disliked him, and the persuasion from so many people only fueled Hu Ruixue's rebellious spirit, making her somewhat disgusted by Ji Fansheng's lack of tact.
"Isn't it a good thing that someone is pursuing you? It means you're very charming." Shu Yan sat on the sofa looking at the quarterly report. "By the way, about finding a school, are you helping or is your brother helping?"
"Charm?" Hu Ruixue shook her head. "My family background accounts for most of my charm. Let's not talk about him. I asked a friend for help with the school matters. However, my brother's daughter also attends there, and it requires three parents' signatures. I asked him to sign one of them."
Getting someone else to sign would leave you with a favor, but his brother can sign, so why not use him?
"What's wrong? Did my brother say anything?" Hu Ruixue remembered that her brother wanted to pursue Shu Yan. Could he be trying to take credit for it? That shouldn't be the case. She knew her brother. He was a bit domineering and a very proud person. Knowing that Shu Yan already had a boyfriend, he wouldn't pursue her.
"No, he came to the company the day after you left the country. He asked me to take the children to register for school and also asked me to treat him to dinner, but I didn't agree. I said I would treat you all together when you come back, and then he left," Shu Yan said with a light smile.
Hu Ruixue nodded, not intending to tell Shu Yan that her older brother had feelings for her.
"There's something I need to discuss with you. I'm planning to set up a branch in Xicheng. What are your thoughts?" Hu Ruixue knew about Shu Yan's situation; she had been avoiding Xicheng. However, as the company had grown, it was inevitable that it would need to open branches in major cities, and Xicheng was an essential location.
"What do I need to discuss with you about? Xicheng isn't mine. I know the importance of opening a branch in Xicheng, and I've already signed it, haven't I?" She found out about this in a few days and had already signed it. She then handed it to Hu Ruixue's assistant, and all that was left was for Shu Yan to sign when she returned.
"That's good. You don't need to go on business trips to Xicheng anymore." Hu Ruixue was just worried and wanted to confirm.
If Shuyan is very resistant to Xicheng, then let's choose another city.
Actually, it's fine to go to Xicheng now. Not to mention that Shu Youfu and Lin Zixiang rarely go to the city, even if they do, Xicheng is so big that the chances of running into them are very small.
Speaking of Xicheng, it's been a long time since I called Shu Jianyang. I wonder how the roads there are doing?
"So this busy man finally has time to call me?" Shu Jianyang joked.
"Third Brother, stop teasing me. Aren't you busier than me?" Shu Jianyang's business is thriving. Shu Yan has learned a bit about it and feels that the path he is taking is somewhat similar to that of Ye Zhiqiang. She believes that he will replace Ye Zhicheng as the future richest man in Xicheng.
“Even if you don’t call me today, I’m still going to call you.” Shu Jianyang said with a happy expression, “I’m getting married.”
Shu Yan on the other end of the phone was stunned. Marriage? This was completely unexpected.
"Why have I never heard you mention having a girlfriend?"
"You didn't ask. Besides, did you tell me you have a boyfriend?" Shu Jianyang retorted, dissatisfied.
"How did you know?" Shu Yan was genuinely surprised this time.
“Yesterday when I called your house, Tianbao answered and said you went out with Uncle Fang. Isn’t that suspicious? What does that guy do? How old is he? What’s his family like? Do his parents approve?” He had been holding these questions in all night, and now he was asking them like a machine gun.
Even though Shu Jianyang thought his sister was the best in the world, the reality was that Shu Yan was indeed divorced and had two children, so she would definitely be different from unmarried girls when looking for a partner.
Is the man willing to accept this, but will his family accept it? What is his family's financial situation like? Could it be that he's after Shuyan's money? Are his parents easy to get along with?
Since Shu Jianyang already knew, Shu Yan didn't hide anything and said with a smile, "His name is Fang Zeyu, he's 36 years old, and his parents are separated. His relationship with his father is so-so, and he lives on his own now, running a security company. He's financially fine, a good person, and good to me and my child. Don't worry, we've known each other for quite a while, and I only decided to date him after getting to know him better."
It means that she has no mother-in-law, and her relationship with her biological father and stepmother is very bad, which is almost the same as not having a father-in-law and stepmother-in-law. Her economic conditions are very good, and she is good to Shu Yan and the child. The only drawback is that she is ten years older. Shu Jianyang thinks that being older is good. Older people are more caring and thoughtful, which is good.
"Let's not talk about me, let's talk about you. When did you start dating? How old is the girl? What does she do?" Shu Yan asked back.
When talking about his future wife, Shu Jianyang's whole demeanor softened, and he wore a happy smile.
“Your third sister-in-law’s name is Li Miaomiao. She’s the same age as you, 26 this year. She graduated from teachers’ college and is now a primary school teacher. Last time, my second uncle called the police to arrest me. I thought it was one of my brothers who had done something wrong. Although nothing came of it, it still scared me quite a bit. You know, my business is doing well now, and I’m making money. If I were to go to jail for no reason, what a loss that would be! So I went to find my brother. On the way, I ran into Miaomiao, whose wallet had been stolen. I helped her catch the thief, and that’s how we met. Then she treated me to dinner…”
Shu Youfu called the police around the time Jingjing was about to take her final exams, which is only three months now. That's quite a fast move.
"You two only knew each other for three months before getting married?" Shu Yan had heard some things about Shu Jianyang, how he changed women every few days. After all, he used to hang out in that kind of place, and all sorts of women threw themselves at him. He wasn't a saint; it was normal for him to sleep with anyone he liked. This time, hearing that this girl seemed nice, Shu Yan couldn't help but add, "Third Brother, she graduated from university and is a teacher. She's a decent girl. You should think it over carefully."
Shu Jianyang scratched his head. "What are you thinking! I've been so busy for the past year that I haven't had time to look for women. Besides, those were just casual flings before, how could they be like Miaomiao? I'm doing serious business now, and I've gradually distanced myself from that side. Don't worry, Third Brother has turned over a new leaf and will live with my Miaomiao from now on. Actually, it's not that fast. In our hometown, there are many people who go on blind dates at the end of the year and get married after only a few meetings. Miaomiao and I have been dating for at least two months. The main thing is that we're both getting older, so if things go well, we'll get married. Um... will you come back for my wedding?"
In fact, someone like Shu Jianyang, who has experienced the glitz and glamour of the night and genuinely settled down to a peaceful life, might be better than someone who was always honest before marriage. Because he's seen all sorts of women, he won't be easily swayed after marriage. On the contrary, an honest man, if he meets someone who knows a little flirting, might be easily seduced.
"When?" Shu Yan snapped out of her thoughts. Judging from his tone, her third brother was planning to settle down with Miao Miao. That was good.
“New Year’s Day. You haven’t been back for so long. Besides, we’ve already talked to your parents about things at home. Why don’t you come back for a visit? I’m having a banquet in the city this time, so it’s okay if you don’t go back to the countryside. Actually, it’s fine if you do go back; the villagers won’t let your second uncle and aunt bully you.” Shu Jianyang felt that his cousin had really made the right choice. Now, everyone in the surrounding villages speaks highly of Shu Yan; she has a great reputation.
"Okay, I'll bring the kids and Fang Zeyu with me then, and you can give me your opinion," Shu Yan said with a smile.
"Then it's settled. I'll be waiting for you to come back."
After get off work, he asked Fang Zeyu, "I told you about my third brother who has helped me a lot. He's getting married on New Year's Day. Will you come back with me then?"
Fang Zeyu looked at Shu Yan with delight, "I can go too?" This was to take him back to meet his parents, which was of great significance.
"Look ahead, I'm driving." Shu Yan adjusted her posture, relaxed back in her seat, and smiled lightly. "Of course. Although I signed an agreement with my parents last time, who knows what kind of trouble might arise? I'll still need your protection."
"Don't be afraid, I will protect you," Fang Zeyu said earnestly.
Shu Yan revealed two shallow dimples as she held his hand, feeling particularly at ease.
She arrived home, but the two children weren't back yet. Nanshan Elementary School was a 40-minute drive from home. Fortunately, Shu Yan now used Fang Zeyu's car to commute to and from work. The company car that was originally given to Shu Yan was no longer needed; she used it to pick up and drop off the children, and the driver was now one of Fang Zeyu's employees. He was a driver in the army, so his driving skills were excellent, and more importantly, he had retired from Fang Zeyu's unit. He could act as both driver and bodyguard, so Shu Yan had no worries about being driven by him.
My aunt also cooked half an hour later than usual, and the two children had just arrived home when it was done.
The two children looked especially good in their school uniforms, particularly Jingjing, whose demeanor seemed to have changed somewhat.
"Mom, the school is having an event tomorrow, and they need both Mom and Dad to go." Tianbao put down his schoolbag and blinked at Shuyan.
"Must it be parents?" Children who can get into Nanshan Kindergarten all come from well-off families. In this case, do their parents have time to participate in the activities?
"The teacher said this activity is held once a semester, and both Mom and Dad have to go," Tianbao said earnestly.
Does that mean other parents will also make time to attend? Shu Yan slapped her forehead, she was confused too. Why wouldn't she go? This was an alternative high-society gathering where she could participate in her child's activities and make some good friends.
Of course she'll go to the event, but the question is, where is she going to find a father for him?
"Why don't you just have Uncle Fang go with you?" Jingjing said calmly when she saw Shuyan's dilemma.
Shu Yan looked at Jing Jing in surprise, "You... don't mind?"
Jingjing looked at Shuyan with a puzzled expression. "I haven't objected at all!"
Otherwise, she wouldn't have agreed to travel with them. Moreover, Uncle Fang often comes over for meals and goes to and from get off work with her mother, and she didn't object. In fact, she felt that Uncle Fang was practically living in the house, and all his behaviors were no different from those of a new father.
"Although I don't object, I won't call him Dad." Jingjing really doesn't like her own father, but she also doesn't want to call a stranger Dad.
"I'd love to! Let Uncle Fang be my dad, and you and Mom can come to my activities together," Tianbao said readily.
Jingjing glanced at Tianbao, opened her mouth, but ultimately said nothing.
"Then... I'll talk to Fang's... dad later."
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