Qin's mother felt utterly humiliated. She stood up, said a quick farewell, and pulled Qin Ruanruan towards the exit.
"Mom, I'm not leaving. I want to marry Lingheng gege. Didn't you teach me to fight for what I want?"
Qin's mother, at her wit's end, slapped her. Just watching Jun Jiuli bring her own coffee in, Qin's mother knew this Lu family young man was serious.
Staying any longer would only be self-inflicted humiliation. She couldn't even bear to listen to her own daughter's words anymore. If Lu Lingheng were a "mean" person, Qin Ruanruan's reputation would be ruined.
Unfortunately, Qin Ruanruan didn't understand her mother's intentions and asked with heartbroken despair.
"Mom, you hit me? You actually hit me. You've never hit me before. I hate you, I despise you."
With that, she stormed out. Qin's mother turned to apologize. Lu's father quickly assured her it was fine and urged her to go after her child.
"Ahem, bring Xiao Meng home for dinner tonight. I've already told your mother, no need to thank me."
"Got it."
After speaking, Lu's father quickly left, leaving the space for the young couple. The main reason was that he felt very awkward staying there, not knowing what to say. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
"Don't be nervous. My parents have very good tempers. I'll accompany you to pick out things after work. Don't worry about anything, I've got it all handled."
"Mhmm."
"Then go on and get busy."
Meng Jiaxiao reached the doorway and suddenly turned back, saying earnestly, "Lu Lingheng, it's so good to have you."
She then quickly ran off. Jun Jiuli touched her face. "I also think I'm pretty good. I'll definitely be selected for the Top Ten Good Boyfriends."
Lu Lingheng: "You two can just pretend I don't exist..."
Shui Wa: "Hahaha~"
Qin's mother caught up with Qin Ruanruan outside the company and forcefully put her in the car. She endured the whole ride until they reached home before starting to lecture her.
"There are plenty of good men in the world. Why do you insist on hanging yourself on one tree? If you don't find it embarrassing, I do. Didn't you see their attitudes, father and son? Lu Lingheng is set on marrying Meng Jiaxiao. You should give up that idea as soon as possible."
"Mom, but I just like Lingheng gege. My dream is to marry him. I don't know what I'll do without him."
"Are you trying to anger me to death? Do you want to become someone's mistress? Did I raise your placenta when I gave birth to you? Why are you so brainless? With our family's current wealth, with your looks and education, you can find anyone other than Lu Lingheng!"
"But besides Lu Lingheng, I don't want anyone else. I... I..."
"What 'I'? Fidgeting like that. Who taught you this bad habit? You don't actually want to be a mistress, do you?"
Qin Ruanruan opened her mouth but ultimately didn't say the words. However, her flushed face and embarrassed expression told Qin's mother everything, nearly making her unable to breathe from anger.
"You shut up. I refuse to believe you'll die without him. Even if you wanted to be his mistress, Lu Lingheng wouldn't want you. Give up that idea as soon as possible, don't disgrace my Qin family."
Qin Ruanruan, instead, became aggrieved. "Mom, how can you say that about me? Is your daughter really that bad? I'm never talking to you again. Get out, just get out."
As she spoke, she started smashing things in her room like a madwoman. The fragments of the decorations almost hit Qin's mother. Qin's mother had no choice but to retreat from Qin Ruanruan's room, left to seethe in anger alone.
By dinnertime, Qin's father and mother sat somewhat lonely at the dining table. They exchanged glances; neither mentioned Qin Ruanruan.
They decided to let her calm down for a while. If she got hungry, she would find food herself. They had instructed Jiang Ma not to bother with her, only to call her when it was time to eat, whether she came or not.
Qin Ruanruan cried inconsolably in her room. She felt abandoned by the world. Stubbornly, she thought of Lu Lingheng, staring blankly out the window with resentment.
From there, she could see the Lu family's villa, now brightly lit. She had just seen Lingheng gege's car, and that Sister Meng had also arrived.
Uncle Lu and Aunt Lu would probably really like that sister, because she was the girl Lingheng gege liked. What were they doing now? They must be laughing happily.
Qin Ruanruan felt like she was dying from heartache. What could she do to snatch Lingheng gege away? Even Mom and Dad didn't support her. What should she do?
At this moment, she thought of her trusted advisor, Wu Peipei, and immediately made a call.
"Peipei, I feel so miserable."
"Ruanruan, what's wrong? You never replied to my messages today. How did it go? Did you succeed? I worked really hard to get that medicine from my friend."
"No, I don't know how, but he got away. What should I do now? Peipei."
"He got away even then? Is he even a man? You think he might be impotent, that such a beautiful girl like you doesn't move him."
"I won't allow you to talk about him like that. It was my fault."
"Okay, okay, I won't say it."
Wu Peipei on the other end pouted, thinking that no one was as devoted as she was. If she didn't value Qin Ruanruan's wealth, she wouldn't bother indulging her like this.
"Peipei, do you have any other ideas? They're meeting the parents today. I'm running out of hope."
"Ruanruan, why don't you just give up? He already has a girlfriend. What we're doing is immoral."
"Who exactly is your friend?"
"Alright, alright, I'll help you think of something. My dear young lady, don't be upset anymore, okay?"
Only then did Qin Ruanruan stop crying and smile. The two chatted idly for quite a while. After hanging up, Qin Ruanruan happily transferred 200,000 yuan to Xu Peipei. Shui Wa recorded all of this and took photos of the transfer records as evidence.