48: Chapter 48: I have a Woman to Marry_1 48: Chapter 48: I have a Woman to Marry_1 After having breakfast with his grandfather, Lu Yinchu went to work.
His grandfather looked after him with thoughtful eyes, whispering secretively.
Xia Zhen, watching from the side, frowned in confusion.
What was going on with these two?
They seemed like they were hiding something!
As Xia Zhen saw her son out, she pulled him aside at the door and asked, “What were you and your grandfather talking about this morning?
He’s been smiling non-stop.
Something good happened?”
“This is it…” Lu Yinchu began in a deep tone, speaking nonchalantly, “…
I told my grandfather, I have found a woman I can marry!”
“What?” Xia Zhen stammered, stunned.
A woman he could marry?
Oh my goodness, they were already at the stage of discussing marriage.
That meant he must’ve been dating her for a while now.
As a mother, she felt embarrassed at not being aware of this at all!
It was clear that her son had been remarkably good at keeping secrets!
Just in case, Xia Zhen still asked, “Yinchu, are you telling me the truth?”
Lu Yinchu’s eyes were as clear as ever, but the corners of his mouth were already showing a faint smile.
With such a gesture, Xia Zhen felt reassured, prompting her to ask, “Bring her home when you have time so that your mother can meet her.
I trust your judgement!”
Lu Yinchu nodded, “Sure, Mom!”
Hesitating for a moment, he added, “But let’s keep this a secret for now.
She’s much younger than me and quite timid.
I don’t want to scare her!”
Xia Zhen was wearing a wide smile on her face.
“Don’t worry, I know my limits!”
On the 12th of May, Nanxi received a call from Li Weihuan informing her that he’d booked his flight.
He was due to arrive in H City early on the 15th.
Nanxi asked, “Do you want me to get up early to pick you up?”
Li Weihuan laughed, “Even though I want to see you the moment my plane lands, I don’t want you dozing off and yawning in front of me!”
Nanxi proved the old adage true that people who sleep a lot are very blessed.
Hence, her precious daughter must be very blessed too!
However, during those periods when she was all alone and couldn’t find her family, Nanxi would shed tears whenever she thought about her mother’s words.
If she were truly blessed, why would she have to undergo such hardships?
Therefore, others can’t determine if you’re blessed.
You must insist on finding your own path until the day comes when you can look back and realise you’re blessed!
Li Weihuan said, “Once I get home and pack my things, I’ll come to see you immediately!”
As soon as she heard ‘go home’, Nanxi didn’t insist further, asking, “Have you packed your luggage yet?
Don’t forget anything.
Also… should we inform Bai Yuchuan ahead of time?
It’s taking a lot for me to keep this a secret!”
“There’s no need to keep it a secret anymore.
They already know…you are such a silly girl!”
She was angry and wanted to hang up the phone, but thinking about them being separated by half a globe, she took a deep breath and said, “Enough about this, I have some writing to catch up on!”
Li Weihuan didn’t want to disturb her anymore and said, “Nanxi, see you in three days!” before hanging up.
On May 13th, from the moment Nanxi woke up at six in the morning, she was torn between regret and helplessness.
Today was Han Baobao’s brother’s birthday…
Nanxi struggled in bed until half past eight.
Eventually, she was forced to get up by Han Baobao’s phone call.
Han Baobao asked, “Would you like my brother to pick you up?”
Nanxi declined, “No thank you, I’ll take a taxi.
Just text me the address!”
As soon as Nanxi left the dormitory, it suddenly clicked: Han Baobao’s brother was a friend of Lu Yinchu.
So Lu Yinchu would be at the birthday party too, right?
With this thought, Nanxi came to a sudden stop.
She was intimidated by the thought!
Nanxi dawdled around the campus, attempting to buy herself some time.
She wanted to call Han Baobao and say she couldn’t make it, but recalling how important this was for Han Baobao’s future studies, she didn’t want her trivial fears to jeopardize Han Baobao’s grand plans…
In the end, she steeled herself and decided to go…
On the way, Nanxi calmed herself down: after all, Lu Yinchu already knew that she was roommates with Han Baobao, so there was nothing odd if they ran into each other.
And if Lu Yinchu considered her friendship with Han Baobao and conceded on their uncle’s part…
At this thought, Nanxi felt nervous.
She felt as if she was betraying Han Baobao…
The location Han Baobao mentioned was quite far away.
Adding the traffic delay, the taxi ride took over half an hour.
They finally arrived at a luxurious star-rated hotel…
Seeing the luxurious cars gathered at the hotel entrance and the place abundant with flowers, Nanxi felt conflicted.
She had originally thought it would be a normal birthday party, who would have expected…
And compared to the two women dressed in evening gowns who just got out of their car not far away, her clothes, which she thought were her best, were too awkward…
Nanxi regretted and wanted to stay in the car and not come out.
Just at this moment, a girl in a cute pink dress ran out from the hotel.
Looking closely, wasn’t that Han Baobao?
Nanxi quickly picked up her phone to call Han Baobao, who answered immediately-
“Baobao, I suddenly remembered that I…”
“Ah, Nanxi, I see you!
After Han Baobao finished talking, she hung up and ran towards Nanxi.
Her vision was too good!
Han Baobao knocked on her car window.
Nanxi managed to squeeze a faint smile, opening the car window awkwardly.
“Nanxi, you’re finally here.
Without finishing her sentence, Han Baobao stuffed a bag into Nanxi’s arms…
Nanxi was startled, what is this…?
Han Baobao: “I knew you wouldn’t be prepared for this, so I’ve everything ready for you.
I guarantee it’s your size.
Come with me, I’ll take you to change…
get out of the car quickly!”
…This made her feel even more embarrassed!
What Han Baobao gave her was a light blue dress.
After putting it on, just as Han Baobao said, the size was a perfect fit and the color matched her very well.
The dress beautifully wrapped around her body, showing a perfect mix of playful, cute, and a bit coquettish charisma.
This made Han Baobao, who was standing by her side, speechless!
“Oh my gosh, Nanxi, you’ve got quite a body there!”
“…” Feeling awkward, she didn’t know what to say.
After the other two people in the changing room left, Nanxi finally put her arm around Han Baobao and asked in a low voice, “About this dress…”
Han Baobao frowned, “What’s wrong?
Nanxi shook her head, “It’s pretty, but…” It looked expensive!
Nanxi thought, she hadn’t graduated yet, her salary for the next half year might be spent on this dress!