"Lu Mingzhe is your son, that's true, but he's an adult with his own independent thoughts. We'll sort out our own matters."
Still daring to talk back?
With things said to this extent, still harboring unrealistic fantasies?
Lu's mother's face immediately turned cold.
"I told you not to use him to block me. I hope you're a smart person! Don't make me angry!"
"The drama of 'nobility through motherhood' is ancient history. Let alone not knowing whose child you're carrying, even if it were Mingzhe's, we wouldn't acknowledge it!"
"You must have heard the saying 'hating the house because of the crow.' Many women want to have children with Mingzhe. I don't care for offspring born from low-class stock!"
"Don't think you're so special just because you're pregnant!"
Xiang Wan told herself not to get angry.
When she chose to get together with Lu Mingzhe without clarity, she should have foreseen this day.
As you sow, so shall you reap. This is all deserved.
"Haven't you two, mother and son, sat down to talk properly yet? I suggest you talk to him first."
"As long as he says he doesn't want anything to do with me, I, Xiang Wan, am not someone who clings shamelessly."
After speaking, she raised her wrist to check the time.
"Excuse me, Mrs. Lu, I have other matters to attend to. I'll be going now. I wish you a pleasant day."
The news online was not exaggerated at all.
Nowadays, these young girls, in their pursuit of success, have a moral compass that is almost negligible.
They even come to your door with such audacity. How shameless!
In their era, if they were looked upon like this by their future mother-in-law, they would either die of shame or immediately promise never to see that man again.
Without even a shred of backbone, they claim to have no ulterior motives. It's just a cover-up!
Mrs. Lu, still seething with unexpressed anger, then had the driver take her to Lu Mingzhe's studio.
Lu Mingzhe had a guest, and she waited for over half an hour before seeing him.
Apart from the opening day, it was the first time his mother had come to find him during his work hours, which surprised Lu Mingzhe.
"Why do you have time to visit today?"
Mrs. Lu, suppressing her anger, spoke to him formally.
"You've all grown up, your wings are strong. If I don't come to see you, you won't come back to see me. Where else would I go if not here to find you?"
"Look at what you're saying. We only parted ways a few days ago, and I've been busy with work."
"I know you're busy, so Mom came over herself."
She looked at her son with affection.
"Son, are you under a lot of work pressure lately? Do you have any worries? Just tell me, and Mom will help you if she can."
Lu Mingzhe was in a great mood. What worries could he possibly have that needed her help?
"No. Everything is going smoothly here. Besides, you don't understand my professional matters."
"If you really want to help me, introduce more clients."
"Alright. If there are clients, who else would I think of if not my own son? How is Jiao Jiao doing lately?"
When his mother first entered, Lu Mingzhe had been guessing if Chen Jiao Jiao had complained to her about him and Xiang Wan.
She was here to demand an explanation.
But his mother's attitude was good, as if she knew nothing.
Just as he was letting go of his concerns, he hadn't expected that his mother would steer the conversation this way.
Lu Mingzhe wasn't afraid to talk about his relationship with Xiang Wan, but he felt the timing wasn't right yet.
He knew better than anyone how old-fashioned his parents were and how much they valued things like social standing.
Moreover, both Xiang Wan and his father had special professions – one couldn't appear in public, and the other had to.
If Xiang Wan were to enter their family, he wouldn't mention it without absolute certainty.
He didn't want Xiang Wan to suffer any grievances before he was ready.
"You visit her beauty salon every few days. Don't you know how she's doing? Why bother asking me?"
Lu's mother deflected.
"I go to the salon for beauty treatments, not to check on your wife for you... I just want to hear you say it, what do you think of your wife?"
"Did Chen Jiao Jiao say something to you, that's why you specifically came to find me?"
"No, I told you I haven't seen her these past few days. Why are you so guilty? Have you done anything to let her down?"
Lu Mingzhe stated firmly.
"Impossible. I, Lu Mingzhe, have always been open and honest. Besides, is she the type of person to suffer in silence? Could I possibly let her down?"
It's more likely she let me down.
With the opportunity presented so clearly, Lu Mingzhe still didn't say anything.
Mrs. Lu couldn't help but feel a little pleased in her heart.
It seemed her son had no intention of being serious with her.
Otherwise, this would have been a perfect opportunity to say it.
As expected, he wasn't foolish and didn't intend to be hung up on this "crooked necked tree."
Mrs. Lu breathed a sigh of relief.
"It's good that there's nothing. As parents, the greatest wish is to see our children happy."
"Alright, since your work is going well and your family life is also good, Mom won't disturb you any longer. You get back to your work."
Mrs. Lu could now proceed with her plans with full confidence.
On the way back, she made a phone call.
"Secretary Wang, I'm sending you some information. Find two people to handle this matter."
Being interviewed by Mrs. Lu was bound to affect Xiang Wan's mood.
Although she was working, her heart felt heavy, as if a stone were pressing down on it.
Xiang Wan was feeling down and was hesitating whether to tell Lu Mingzhe about the incident when her assistant handed her the phone.
Coincidentally, it was Lu Mingzhe calling.
She walked to a secluded spot to answer: "What?"
Lu Mingzhe's mood was good, and his voice was pleasant.
"Are you busy? I just suddenly missed you and wanted to hear your voice. Did the baby trouble you today?"
At this moment, Xiang Wan was certain that Lu Mingzhe was serious about her.
His mother's attitude did not represent his attitude.
Furthermore, he was unaware of his mother's visit.
The unhappiness and doubts she had just experienced vanished instantly upon hearing these words.
She was marrying Lu Mingzhe as a person, and nothing else mattered.
She didn't care about anyone else's opinion.
"I'm quite busy. The baby is very well-behaved. I'm strong like an ox, unlike some people who are throwing up and feeling miserable."
"That's good. My wife is amazing, a true heroine."
Lu Mingzhe became even happier.
"Zhan and his family are so sick they can barely function. I originally wanted to follow Zhan's example and seize the opportunity to make my presence known to you, but the baby didn't give me the chance."
Xiang Wan was amused by him.
"Babies cost a lot to raise. If you're only focused on making your presence known to me, won't you stop earning money? I won't give you the chance."
"Yes, yes, yes. Babies cost a lot to raise, so I'm working very hard right now."
"It's almost time for my next client, so I can only spare a few moments to talk to you. I'm relieved to know you're okay. I'll pick you up after work. I have to go now."
Xiang Wan said "okay" and was about to hang up when Lu Mingzhe called her again.
"Won't you give me a kiss?"
Glancing back at the crowd behind her, Xiang Wan hesitated.
"It's not convenient for me here."
"Is it inconvenient or do you not want to? Don't you love me anymore?"
She could only say into the phone, "Satisfied?