Chapter 301: Creating Opportunities to Spend Time Together

Chapter 301: Creating Opportunities to Spend Time Together

Wang Shufen suddenly transformed into a gentle and virtuous mother, looking at her daughter earnestly, "Xiaoya, you're a young woman now, it's time to find a boyfriend."

Lu Ya's eyes flickered slightly upon hearing her mother's words.

I don't understand why her mother suddenly brought up this topic.

Her mother had previously subtly inquired about whether she was dating anyone at school.

She was also warned not to have casual relationships with boys at school.

He said he would help her find a boy from a good family in the future.

That's why she never dared to tell her parents about her relationship with Li Bin.

Li Bin's family lived in the suburbs, so their financial situation certainly couldn't meet her mother's requirements.

But when she looks for a partner, she's looking for a relationship based on feelings.

I will never become a puppet in my parents' arranged marriage.

What about their family background?

Being with someone you don't love is worse than death.

She and Li Bin fell in love on their own, and Li Bin is the man she loves most in her life. She will marry no one but him.

"Mom, why are you bringing this up again?" Today, Lu Ya didn't avoid the topic, wanting to probe her mother's requirements for her choice of a partner.

She is indeed getting on in years, and now that she has a boyfriend, it's time to tell her family a little about Li Bin.

Let them prepare themselves mentally first.

Wang Shufen said, "Your dad arranged a cashier job for you before, and they said you could start working there. But you took care of me, so you missed a while. When your dad comes back, treat them to a meal and try to start working as soon as possible."

Now that my job is stable, it's time to start thinking about personal matters.

"Mom..." Lu Ya lowered her head shyly, pondering how to naturally and generously let her mother know about Li Bin's existence.

"What do you think of your cousin-in-law's brother?" Wang Shufen asked tentatively, looking at her shy daughter.

"What?" Upon hearing her mother's words, Lu Ya's expression instantly changed from shyness to horror.

"Mom, what are you saying?"

Wang Shufen spoke up, "I feel that Ye Qingbai is interested in you. He is a very outstanding young man, handsome, and from a good family. If you two can develop a relationship, it would definitely be a good match."

Her marriage to Doctor Ye's family was considered a step up for her.

Lu Ya's heart sank, and she asked irritably, "Mom, what makes you think Ye Qingbai is interested in me?"

Wang Shufen had a confident expression on her face. "Since I said that, I must have my reasons. Can't you sense it?"

Upon hearing Wang Shufen's words, Lu Ya couldn't help but recall the scene outside the military compound before dinner.

When Xie Zheng pulled Ye Qingbai aside and said that he was her fiancé, Ye Qingbai did not deny it.

A soldier as unruly as Ye Qingbai would never be led by the nose by Xie Zheng.

So, he wouldn't actually have those feelings for me, would he?

Because of this realization, Lu Ya tilted her head, unable to recall any prior interaction with Ye Qingbai.

When Doctor Ye brought Ye Qingbai to my house for dinner, they simply sat down and ate a meal together.

Even when we met later, it was just a brief greeting without much interaction.

Lu Ya didn't quite believe her mother's words; she thought it was just wishful thinking on her part to bring them together.

Lu Ya said, "Mom, don't talk nonsense. You must be wrong. Soldiers wouldn't like a girl like me."

Just like her cousin, who was a soldier and had a rigid mindset, he would always frown and look down whenever he saw her dressed in trendy clothes.

Although he wouldn't say it outright, she wasn't stupid and didn't sense at all the disapproving look in her cousin's eyes.

Ye Qingbai is her cousin's subordinate. The two are so close that they naturally share the same aesthetic tastes.

They all liked Bai Zhi, a girl who went out without makeup and dressed simply and refreshingly.

Besides, what kind of person he likes is none of her business, since she doesn't like him anyway.

She only had eyes for Li Bin.

Wang Shufen patiently worked on her daughter's mindset, "Xiaoya, listen to me, don't be rebellious. You're not a child anymore. If Ye Qingbai strikes up a conversation with you and asks you out, you can't be aloof. You have to take the initiative to build a relationship with him, okay? You must seize the opportunity when it comes."

Lu Ya pouted and said impatiently, "Mom, he's not my type."

"He's so outstanding, a soldier with such manly qualities, any girl would like him, so why are you considered an oddball? What kind of guy do you like?"

Wang Shufen didn't give her a chance to answer, her tone forceful, "Don't bring me back a good-for-nothing. You need to always remember what kind of family you were born into, and don't lower our standards."

Wang Shufen's words chilled Lu Ya's heart once again.

I thought that her mother had become more open-minded and wouldn't interfere with her anymore after her serious illness. But I didn't expect that now that the old lady is in better health, she's even more assertive when she tries to interfere.

Lu Ya was equally firm in her stance on love: "Mom, can you please stop interfering in my love life? I'm free to find whoever I like."

"you......"

Wang Shufen was furious when she learned that Lu Ya had no feelings for Ye Qingbai.

She had already planned out the time it would take to eat a meal, and even imagined becoming Ye Qingbai's mother-in-law in the future, having Bai Zhi call her aunt, and becoming a close relative of Doctor Ye.

Her status and position will be more secure at that time.

I never expected this brat to be so rebellious and uncooperative.

........

Downstairs, after everyone finished their meal, Old Master Lu was worried that Lu Shan would go back to her room as usual.

He said with a smile,

"Shanshan, I know you're tired. Today is the day your younger brother and sister-in-law get their marriage certificate. Qingbai and Xiaozheng are here. You young people should sit and chat for a while."

Lu Shan looked at Lu Ye and Bai Zhi with an apologetic expression, "Of course I'd like to sit and chat with them for a while, but I need to go out and buy some daily necessities now, the shops outside will be closing soon."

She only has this little bit of free time to go shopping and buy some daily necessities.

"Okay, then go ahead."

Old Lu was initially a little disappointed, but his gaze inadvertently fell on the young man who had been watching Lu Shan intentionally or unintentionally.

Old Master Lu's eyes flickered slightly as he spoke to Ye Qingbai.

"Qingbai, Grandpa Lu needs your help. Could you go with my Shanshan while we go shopping? I'm worried about Xie Zheng."

Upon hearing this, Ye Qingbai immediately stood up and said, "Okay."

Lu Shan: "No need."

The two spoke at the same time, creating a slightly awkward atmosphere.

Everyone looked at them with subtle expressions.

Old Master Lu's tone was both gentle and forceful, "Go ahead, let Qingbai keep you company. A girl shouldn't go out alone so late at night."

Lu Shan, "!!!"

This is the military compound.

Besides, when hasn't she been coming and going alone all these years?

Xie Zheng chimed in, "That's right, cousin. Don't you know things haven't been peaceful outside lately? A few days ago, a young girl got into trouble walking alone at night, and the police had to be called in. That's why Grandpa Lu doesn't want you to go out alone."

I'm too frail to walk with you at night; let Qingbai be your bodyguard."

Before Lu Shan could say anything, Xie Zheng spoke first, "I know you're a military doctor, capable of taking on three people at once. Isn't this just to prevent any potential trouble? You're so busy with work, don't create unnecessary complications."