Chapter 215 Impure Purpose
"Of course... but I have one condition!"
Jiang Bai smiled, looking at the three anxious young men in front of him, and said with a grin.
"What are your conditions?"
After hearing Jiang Bai's words, the young man with glasses showed an expression of "I knew it" and looked at Jiang Bai with a frown, asking.
They were actually quite dissatisfied with Jiang Bai's use of this pretext for blackmail.
However, one is bound to be obligated to accept gifts or food.
In this situation, Jiang Bai winning over four thousand yuan in cash from them is a minor matter.
That money was their pocket money and living expenses, which were all under their control. If it was gone, it was gone. Although they might have to live frugally afterward, it wasn't unacceptable.
The key issue is the gambling debt of over 30,000 yuan.
While playing cards, they revealed their family backgrounds clearly: school, grade, name, address, and parents' jobs.
In order to boast and show off their superiority to the beautiful women, two of them even revealed that their parents were so-and-so from such-and-such unit, almost to the point of giving Jiang Bai an IOU.
If they try to renege on their debt, even a fool would know that Jiang Bai could find their school and parents.
If that's the case, then it'll be a huge problem.
"Actually, it's nothing. I... like quiet. As long as you pack your things and leave now, find a place to stay for the night, and don't come back before you arrive at your destination tomorrow, then the money you owe me will be wiped clean."
Jiang Bai raised his eyebrows and said noncommittally.
"What do you want to do!"
A young man over there immediately reacted, pointed at Jiang Bai, and asked sternly.
The three men left, leaving only three people in the room: two girls and one man, alone together in the middle of the night.
One of them was a stunningly beautiful woman, so beautiful it was almost unbelievable.
Even a stupid pig knows Jiang Bai's motives aren't pure.
Not only did the three of them become wary, but even the girl who had been putting on makeup and was now fiddling with her phone on the upper bunk glanced at Jiang Bai after hearing his words and subconsciously tightened the blanket covering her.
He looked at Jiang Bai with a wary expression.
Judging from his appearance, Jiang Bai had already been categorized as a lecherous scoundrel with ulterior motives.
"What's it to you? Anyway, it all boils down to one question: do you three agree or not? If you don't agree, that's simple—you can stay here. But tomorrow I'll go visit your parents' workplaces. Hmm... you said your father works for the government?"
Jiang Bai sneered and said disdainfully, glancing at the young man with glasses as he spoke.
"What...what do you want to do! I'm telling you...we will not yield!"
Another young man glared angrily at Jiang Bai.
However, his actions were stopped by his companion, who glanced at Jiang Bai and said, "Okay, we promise... we definitely won't come back before we get off the bus, but this debt is settled?"
"Let's call it even!"
Upon hearing Jiang Bai's words, the young man revealed a triumphant smile.
While packing his things, he said to Lin Wanru and the girl in the upper bunk, "Wanru, Chen Ying, let's go together. It's not safe here."
This is clearly a blatant slap in the face.
This guy played a little trick, and after getting Jiang Bai's affirmative answer, he said this.
In his view, Jiang Bai's intentions were as clear as day.
Lin Wanru and Chen Ying had no reason not to see it; anyone with a brain wouldn't stay here.
As long as you don't stay here, there's nothing to be afraid of.
Even though going out might be a little uncomfortable and crowded, it's still better than staying here, right?
Jiang Bai was taken aback by the other party's actions, but then smiled and said nothing more.
However, to the surprise of the young people, Lin Wanru's previous amiable and affectionate demeanor vanished upon hearing this. She simply gave a cold "oh" and said nothing more, quietly reading her book and remaining motionless against her bed, showing no intention of leaving.
This made Chen Ying, who was already somewhat interested, suppress her feelings and remain silent.
"Wanru, it's not safe here. He clearly lured us into a trap and tricked us all just to get rid of us. If we leave, you'll be all alone here. Who knows what he might do?"
If they were still somewhat reserved in their speech earlier, they were now completely unrestrained. In their anxiety, the boy who considered himself the most handsome and the best match for Lin Wanru spoke out in a flustered manner.
He was filled with a sense of disappointment and frustration, and he didn't care about anything else. He was practically pointing his finger at Jiang Bai and calling him a "rapist."
"Um."
They thought that Lin Wanru would realize what they were saying and leave with them.
To everyone's surprise, even after being spoken so bluntly, Lin Wanru remained unmoved. She glanced at the three anxious people in front of her, simply hummed in response, and then said nothing more.
They weren't really stupid; even the dumbest person could see that Lin Wanru didn't want to leave.
"You better behave! We'll be watching you, this is a train! If you dare do anything bad, you won't get away with it!"
One of them threatened Jiang Bai with resentment.
Aside from this threat, he couldn't come up with anything else compelling. He glared at Jiang Bai fiercely before leaving with his companions.
As they reached the door, they suddenly remembered something and called out to Chen Ying, who was on the upper bunk, "Chen Ying, aren't you going out too?"
"I'm not going out... It's a bit cold outside, and I'm not stupid... Besides, you said we're on a train, what could possibly happen?"
Chen Ying was a little nervous at first, but seeing that Lin Wanru wasn't afraid, she wasn't worried anymore. She figured that if anything happened between the two of them inside the house, they would be able to react quickly enough.
She preferred to stay indoors rather than feel the approaching cold outside.
The outside of the carriage was different from when we set off. We had traveled hundreds of kilometers, and the warm winter days in coastal cities like Tianjin, where it never snows for decades, were long gone. In their place was the howling cold wind outside the carriage window.
She didn't want to go out and freeze.
"Alright, then you'd better take care of yourselves."
The young man with glasses said with a look of disappointment, and then he and his companion walked out of the private room.
When they first left, they were sitting at the doorway, looking like they were preparing to sleep on the floor and hold their ground firmly.
But they were discovered by the train police after only two minutes. When asked why they weren't in their own rooms, they naturally had no way to explain themselves.
All I could say was that I had bought a standing ticket, and I even pulled out two standing tickets while I spoke, because I couldn't possibly show them the sleeper ticket.
The result was self-evident: the three of them were practically dragged away by the train police and forcibly kicked out of the carriage.
Chapter 216 The script is wrong!
After Jiang Bai used a little trick to drive the few young greenbottle flies out, the private room instantly became quiet.
Jiang Bai stood up, took off his coat, revealing a thin short-sleeved shirt underneath.
To be honest, having lived in a place like Tiandu for many years, Jiang Bai was already getting a little used to wearing thick coats.
Besides, the carriage wasn't actually cold; there was heating, and his coat was only a thin layer. But he still wasn't quite used to it.
His sudden movement startled Chen Ying, who assumed the young people had left and that Jiang Bai was finally unable to contain his primal instincts and was about to do something that would be considered outrageous by both gods and men.
Subconsciously, Chen Ying tightened her clothes and covered her exposed calves with the blanket.
"What...what do you want to do!"
Chen Ying's voice trembled slightly. In fact, she was not inexperienced in matters between men and women; she had experienced such things several years ago.
But at least it was mutual affection. Even if... even if later, they actually tried other things, at least it was voluntary.
If she were to be forced into something... she was never mentally prepared for that.
For a moment, Chen Ying felt extremely nervous.
At this moment, I wish I could leave immediately, and I regret not leaving earlier.
Unconsciously glancing at Lin Wanru, she was astonished to find that this girl, whose appearance even made her, who was so confident, had to admit was far inferior to her and whom she was extremely jealous of, was now incredibly calm.
He was engrossed in reading Freud's "The Interpretation of Dreams," completely oblivious to his surroundings, which made Chen Ying think to herself, "Are you stupid... or just plain stupid?"
However, Chen Ying's thoughts were not yet finished. She was still building up her ideas in her mind, figuring out how to make Jiang Bai back down and how to resolve the current crisis. But a scream completely interrupted her train of thought.
"Ah...what are you doing!"
The owner of the voice was none other than Lin Wanru, who was sitting in the upper bunk opposite him.
Jiang Bai stretched and then, like a nimble ape, took three steps in two to stand on the edge of the lower bunk and pulled Lin Wanru, who was reading a book, down from the upper bunk.
He reached out and hugged her, then pushed her down onto the lower bunk.
The whole process was as fast as lightning, completed in an instant. In just a few seconds, Lin Wanru, who was just quietly reading a book, was already pinned under the bed by Jiang Bai.
This left Chen Ying, who had been pondering just moments before, dumbfounded. She opened her mouth as if to shout, but ultimately held back.
She was afraid that if she shouted like that, she would unleash Jiang Bai's ferocity, and then she would be the one to suffer.
With the mindset of "better to die than to die myself," the nervous Chen Ying ultimately remained silent, squatting at the foot of the bed and silently watching everything unfold before him.
"You can scream... you can scream until your throat is hoarse, but no one will save you!"
The classic lines, spoken by Jiang Bai at this moment, made Chen Ying's face show an expression of "I knew it".
Jiang Bai's next move was exactly like any TV drama trope: no matter how much Lin Wanru struggled and resisted, Jiang Bai held her down tightly with one hand while his other hand reached for her chest.
Before the other person could open their mouth, they kissed their bright red lips.
This series of actions left Chen Ying, who was not far away, dumbfounded.
The tropes from these TV dramas were laid bare before her eyes.
The classic lines and classic actions appeared before her eyes as if they were being recreated on the spot.
For some reason, while Chen Ying was nervous, she also felt a faint sense of pleasure as she watched Lin Wanru struggle.
She herself couldn't quite explain her exact mindset.
Unfortunately, the joy in his heart was quickly replaced by astonishment.
To Chen Ying's astonishment, Lin Wanru, who had been struggling fiercely, gradually softened after Jiang Bai forcibly kissed her, and then... gradually... gave up resisting.
Not only that, but her struggling hands even wrapped around Jiang Bai's strong arms from behind.
And she became more and more involved, initially passive, but later even taking the initiative to kiss.
This scene left Chen Ying speechless...
"This isn't the script... Shouldn't you be resisting to the end?"
"Shouldn't you have chosen to die rather than submit?"
"At the very least, you shouldn't cooperate!"
Chen Ying couldn't help but shout in her heart.
However, her cries were destined to go unheard, or even if Lin Wanru heard them, she would probably ignore them.
After a long while, Lin Wanru and Jiang Bai's passionate kiss finally ended.
There are still people inside, so kissing is fine, but Jiang Bai just can't bring himself to perform in front of others.
"You scoundrel! Go find your Jiang Yuqing, why are you bullying me!"
As soon as Jiang Bai released Lin Wanru, she punched him hard with her small, white fist, and said coquettishly.
There was absolutely no sense of being forced.
At this point, even if Chen Ying were stupid, she would know that the situation was not as she had imagined.
These two people clearly know each other; judging from their tone, they're probably a young couple.
They were trying to create a romantic atmosphere, but ended up scaring themselves half to death.
Thinking about this, Chen Ying felt a little disappointed and angry, as if she had been tricked.
She wanted to speak, but couldn't utter a word. She really didn't know what to say in this situation.
At the same time, I mentally despised those three idiots from beginning to end. They fawned over someone else's lover in front of him. Who else should I mess with if not them?
You still care about other people?
Are you worried about their safety?
Pah...didn't you see they were being all lovey-dovey just now?
Jiang Bai chuckled knowingly at Lin Wanru's words, and didn't reply. He decided to brush her off for now.
Although this matter needs to be resolved eventually, that's a matter for the future. We're not married yet, so there's no need to dwell on it all the time.
The first thing to do is to calm Lin Wanru down; this girl has been holding back a lot of anger lately.
"Laugh! I'll make you laugh!"
Seeing that Jiang Bai refused to speak and did not express his opinion on Jiang Yuqing's issue, Lin Wanru angrily said to Jiang Bai, while her slender hands slid down to Jiang Bai's waist and pinched it hard a few times.
It didn't hurt at all. Lin Wanru's strength wasn't even enough to tickle Jiang Bai. It was just that Jiang Bai cooperated by loudly crying out in pain, grimacing and making an exaggerated gesture.
Unfortunately, Lin Wanru didn't stop there. Without a word, she leaned on Jiang Bai's shoulder and bit down hard.
It would have been better if he hadn't bitten her, because once he did, Lin Wanru felt a bit of toothache, and she angrily smacked Jiang Bai a few more times before finally stopping.
Chapter 217 Things have changed, they've changed...
From beginning to end, Lin Wanru never cared about the three unlucky guys who were tricked out of the carriage by Jiang Bai.
After arguing with Jiang Bai for a while, he finally stopped.
After venting some of his anger, he calmed down and demanded that Jiang Bai give him an explanation for what he had just done.
If Jiang Bai didn't act quickly enough at this point, he would be asking for trouble.
Naturally, he immediately made repeated assurances, saying he would definitely take responsibility for Lin Wanru.
Even after Lin Wanru pressed him for confirmation of their romantic relationship, Lin Wanru finally calmed down.
Surprisingly, Lin Wanru never asked about Jiang Yuqing from beginning to end, as if Jiang Yuqing had never existed and she had never caught Jiang Yuqing kissing Jiang Bai. Her face was filled with a happy smile.
Jiang Bai wisely refrained from mentioning this.
The two of them were inseparable throughout the journey, talking about everything from their childhood to the present, including past events, Lin Wanru's thoughts and actions, and endless memories of the past.
It was a hardship for Chen Ying on the other side, who could only endure the two people's intimacy without regard for others, until she finally fell into a deep sleep.
Late into the night, Jiang Bai and Lin Wanru both fell asleep, with Lin Wanru curled up in Jiang Bai's arms, and the two of them slept fully clothed.
When I woke up the next day, the train had already stopped at the station, and the loudspeaker announced, "Yangcheng Station has arrived. Passengers, please disembark in an orderly manner and pay attention to safety."
Jiang Bai quickly woke up the drowsy Lin Wanru, pulled her along, put a thick coat on her, picked up their luggage, and started to get out of the car.
It is already mid-January, and the weather in Beijing is still warm without any chill, while in Yangcheng in the central part of the country, it is already snowing heavily.
When I woke up, the snow outside the car window had already covered the earth in a silvery white blanket.
Looking out the train window, it wasn't hard to see people standing on the platform outside. Some of them were already wearing thick down jackets, shivering and stamping their feet in the swirling snow.
"Wanru, are you alright?"
Just as Jiang Bai and his group stepped out, the three boys who had been chased away by Jiang Bai yesterday suddenly appeared in front of them, asking them questions with concern.
It seemed as if they were very worried that Jiang Bai, that beast, would do something outrageous if Lin Wanru were alone in a room with him.
When they saw Lin Wanru and Jiang Bai come out hand in hand, the three young men, their hearts pounding with romantic feelings, instantly turned pale.
They looked as if they had seen a ghost, their faces filled with disbelief.
"you..."
"What could possibly happen between me and my boyfriend? Please stop harassing us!"
Before the other party could even ask a question, Lin Wanru spoke up without any hesitation.
There was no trace of the previous intimacy; he had a cold, unapproachable look on his face and said, keeping everyone at arm's length.
There was a hint of pride in his tone.
She had thought about it for a long time, and now she could finally hold Jiang Bai's hand confidently and say that Jiang Bai was her boyfriend.
This feels so good.
The two got off the train together, exited the platform, and just stepped out of the station gate. There, they saw a desolate figure wearing a thick down jacket, squatting at the station entrance, smoking a cigarette.
One hand was red from the cold wind.
When he saw Jiang Bai and Lin Wanru walking out of the station, he was stunned for a moment, then stood up.
Startled, Lin Wanru, who had just been all smiles, immediately blushed and let go of Jiang Bai's hand, instinctively taking a step to the left to keep her distance from him.
"dad!"
For some reason, Jiang Bai felt a lump in his throat. It had been a year since he last saw the old man, and he seemed to have aged even more. The wrinkles on his face and his graying temples made him feel a little sad.
In fact, Jiang Bai's father was not old, not even fifty, only forty-six or forty-seven years old. He was about the same age as Zhao Wuji, not much older.
However, compared to Zhao Wuji, he looked significantly older, with graying temples and a weathered face.
He's in his forties, but looks like a little old man in his fifties or sixties.
These are all traces of time left by years of hard work.
"Haha, you're back? That's good!"
"You look much fairer than last year, and you're in much better spirits. Looks like you weren't lying, you've finally made something of yourself."
When Jiang Bai's father, Jiang Yubin, saw Jiang Bai, he laughed heartily, threw away his cigarette butt, walked over, patted Jiang Bai on the shoulder, looked him up and down, and said with a smile.
"Uncle Jiang, do you think I've changed?"
Lin Wanru, who was over there, also came over at this moment, and said with a smile that her previous tension had disappeared.
She was already familiar with Jiang Bai's family, having been watched grow up by Jiang Bai's parents, so she naturally didn't feel awkward. She even made a roundabout way of speaking so that Jiang Yubin could see her clearly.
The only change is in how she addresses him. Before, she always called Jiang's father "Uncle Jiang," but now she calls him "Uncle Jiang."
Actually, the whole "cousin" thing is just a gimmick. The two families are indeed related, but they are the kind of relatives who are only distant relatives. If you trace their lineage back to Jiang Bai's mother and four generations of ancestors, then they are truly one family.
We only got this nickname because we live close by, have a good relationship, and are somewhat related.
So it's okay that things have changed.
Jiang Bai noticed the change in how Lin Wanru addressed him, and even his father noticed it. He was clearly taken aback by the new way of addressing her, then smiled thoughtfully and, in sync with Lin Wanru's movement, said with a smile, "You've changed, you've changed... You've changed too, Wanru is getting more and more beautiful."
After saying that, he burst into laughter, and Jiang Bai and Lin Wanru laughed along with him, attracting the attention of those around them.
After exiting the station, I hailed a taxi and went straight home.
Jiang Bai and Lin Wanru lived very close to each other; they were actually in the same compound, but later, due to road construction, the compound was broken up and divided into two residential areas.
It's only a few minutes' walk.
After getting off the car, Jiang Bai thought Lin Wanru would go straight home, so he specially asked the driver to take Lin Wanru home first. Unfortunately, he obviously did not understand Lin Wanru's thoughts.
As soon as he said that, Lin Wanru spoke up: "I brought some things for my aunt, all of which I bought in Tiandu. I'll take them to her first."
Jiang Bai smiled and did not refuse.
In the past, Lin Wanru would visit every year when she returned home, but usually a few days later.
Unlike this time...
Why did you go to Jiang Bai's house before you even got home?
This is clearly an attempt to curry favor with the future mother-in-law; it's so obvious.
Even Jiang's father, who was sitting in the front row, couldn't help but turn around and glance at Jiang Bai, giving him an inquiring look.
Jiang Bai could only respond with a smile.
Chapter 218 Why don't you go and see him?
Jiang Bai remained silent, and Jiang's father didn't turn back. The three of them soon went home.
Jiang Bai's home is in the staff quarters of Yangcheng Textile Factory. Before Jiang Bai's parents were laid off, they were employees of this company, so they were eligible to pool their money to buy this small 80-square-meter house on the third floor.
After getting out of the car, Jiang Bai helped Lin Wanru carry her luggage upstairs.
Jiang's father opened the door first, and then Jiang's mother, Li Suqin, said from inside: "You're back. Sit down for a while and chat with your father. I'm making dumplings here. We'll have dumplings for lunch, all with your favorite chive and egg filling."
"Make more, Wanru is here too, let's eat lunch here!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Bai didn't stand on ceremony. He sat down first and then turned on the TV.
There's no need to be so polite in your own home.
Upon hearing this, Jiang's mother hurriedly came out of the kitchen. Seeing Lin Wanru, she wiped her hands on her apron and said warmly, "Old Jiang, hurry up and pour some tea."
"Xiao Bai, you child... Wanru is here, what are you doing sitting there? Get up quickly and invite Wanru to sit down. How come you're getting more and more rude as you get older?"
After saying that, she seemed to remember something else and called out to Jiang Bai, "Wanru is here, and there's not much food at home. Why don't you hurry up and go out and buy some?"
They were incredibly enthusiastic.
In fact, Jiang Bai knew very well what his mother had been planning a long time ago, when Lin Wanru was growing up to be more and more beautiful.
However, the girl later got into Tiandu University, while Jiang Bai became an unknown security guard in Tiandu.
One was a privileged daughter, the other from the bottom of society; the gap between them widened, and the mother had no choice but to give up on her relationship.
This year, I sent two sums of money home, totaling nearly 300,000 yuan. I said I did some small business in Tianjin and it was doing quite well. I made money, which naturally gave my mother confidence.
Judging from his appearance, it seems that these thoughts have resurfaced.
Jiang Bai saw this but didn't point it out. He smiled slightly and said, "Wanru is no outsider, Mom. Why are you being so polite with her?"
"Yes, Auntie, please don't stand on ceremony with me."
Upon hearing this, Lin Wanru hurriedly responded, wanting to call her "Auntie," but due to years of ingrained habits, she couldn't bring herself to say it and instead called her "Cousin Auntie."
At Jiang's mother's arrangement, she sat down, and then seemed to remember something. She opened her red suitcase and said while taking out some things, "Auntie, I bought you a set of cosmetics in Tiandu. My classmate's mothers all use it and say it's really good and perfect for your age... You should try it out."
After saying that, he took out a light blue packaging box and handed it to Jiang's mother. Judging from its appearance, it was quite valuable.
Jiang Bai never gave Lin Wanru any money. It wasn't that he didn't want to, but that she refused. It's not hard to guess that the money to buy this item was probably earned by Lin Wanru through her part-time job.
I don't know how long it's been stored.
"Oh? I can't accept this. Take it back for your mother... I'm too old for that..."
Upon hearing this, Jiang's mother was taken aback at first, and then hurriedly declined, but she didn't actually put the gift into Lin Wanru's hand.
"I also bought one for my mom, so please accept it."
In fact, Lin Wanru did buy her mother's share, but it was obviously of a lower quality. It wasn't that she was unfilial; she was simply short of money.
When giving a gift to her future mother-in-law, Lin Wanru naturally had to give something good, and she really went all out.
Seeing that his mother was still hesitant, Jiang Bai persuaded her, "Mom, since Wanru bought it for you specially, you should accept it. It's a token of her appreciation."
Jiang Bai had to speak up before Jiang's mother reluctantly accepted the gift. Afterwards, she naturally showered Lin Wanru with concern and care, forgetting all about making dumplings.
At the same time, he kept urging Jiang's father to go downstairs to buy groceries.
Lin Wanru repeatedly stopped her, claiming that she hadn't gone home yet and would be going back soon, which stopped Jiang Ma's enthusiastic advances.
After chatting for a while longer, Lin Wanru stood up to say goodbye, declined Jiang Ma's invitation to lunch, and left.
As soon as Lin Wanru left, Jiang's mother approached Jiang Bai and asked, "Son, what happened between you and Wanru? Are you getting together?"
"No, how could that be!"
Jiang Bai didn't think twice before saying it, and immediately regretted it because he remembered that his mother had arranged a blind date for him.
If he and Lin Wanru had something going on, then Jiang Ma, who already had someone to settle down with, probably wouldn't worry about anything anymore. But if he didn't have someone to settle down with, then... the consequences were self-evident.
"No? I think this girl seems to have a thing for you. Otherwise, why would she buy me cosmetics? I've never used them, but I've seen them. These things cost several thousand in the mall. That girl's family isn't wealthy, so getting a set like this must have cost a lot of money."
"And although she has visited me before, she didn't even go home this time before coming here... Don't you find that strange? Son, you should cherish this opportunity."
Jiang's mother wasn't stupid. After hearing Jiang Bai's words, she was somewhat skeptical and urged Jiang Bai to make a move on Lin Wanru quickly.
Seeing his anxious look, Jiang's father waved his hand impatiently: "Go make your dumplings, why are you talking so much? The children will handle their own affairs, you just need to worry about yourself."
"What nonsense! Why shouldn't I care about my son's affairs? Do you think I'm like you? Then our son will be a bachelor forever!"
Jiang's mother completely scoffed at what her father said, remaining seated without moving.
Then he said to Jiang Bai, "Actually, I really like Wanru. I've watched her grow up, I know her inside and out, she's kind and filial, she would be a great wife for me, but she's a bit too beautiful."
"A woman shouldn't be too beautiful. A woman who is too beautiful has a wild heart, and you can't hold her."
"You're just a high school graduate, while he's a top student at Tiandu University. The gap is quite large. It's not a big deal now, but I'm worried about what will happen when he grows up and enters society. There will be too many people watching him, and all sorts of people around. Once he sees the world, he'll have too many ideas, which will also be a problem."
Don't tell me you and she have nothing left now. Even if you do, when she grows up and has more ideas, you won't be able to keep her in check... You might as well find someone honest.
Besides, she's young. I don't know when I'll be able to hold my grandson. Xiaobai, if you like her, you should think it through. Let me tell you…"
Jiang's mother sat down next to Jiang Bai and spoke earnestly, as if she were about to launch into a long tirade.
If Jiang Bai still doesn't understand after all this, then he's truly stupid.
"Mom, just say what you want to say."
Jiang Bai interrupted his mother and asked.
Jiang's mother chuckled, her face slightly flushed, as if her thoughts had been read. She glanced at Jiang Bai somewhat guiltily, then said, "Well... your Aunt Zhang came by the day before yesterday and said she wanted to introduce you to someone... Why don't you go and meet them?"
Chapter 219 You Ask to See Me, So We'll See You
Jiang Bai rolled his eyes at her words. He had long suspected that his mother's words were not innocent, and now it seemed that she was right.
Jiang Bai regretted not telling his mother directly that he and Lin Wanru had started a relationship.
However, upon further reflection, Jiang Bai felt somewhat relieved. In fact, whether he spoke of it or not, the outcome would be the same.
My mom's implication was: "Lin Wanru is too beautiful, too young, and highly educated. She's not on the same level as Jiang Bai. Although she likes her, I'm afraid Jiang Bai won't be able to keep Lin Wanru in the future."
So whether she says it or not, it doesn't change the fact that she wants to introduce Jiang Bai to someone.
"Did Aunt Zhang contact you, or did you contact them?"
Jiang Bai asked in an annoyed tone.
Aunt Zhang is a big celebrity in this textile factory. Her husband is a businessman, and the family is well-off. Aunt Zhang is a warm-hearted person, and her greatest hobby is introducing people to potential partners. She is a well-known matchmaker in the textile factory and has helped more than a dozen young couples get together.
They're usually very busy.
Jiang Bai's appearance is okay, but he's definitely not outstanding. He's not highly educated and doesn't have much money. Why would anyone come over to introduce him to a potential partner?
Without a doubt, this must have been obtained by my mother through much pleading and pulling strings.
"Well... hehe, isn't it all the same? Let me tell you, your Aunt Zhang said that this girl is very beautiful, a proper college student, and most importantly, she's about your age. If we reach an agreement, we can get married this year... I can hold my grandson next year."
Although her education level can't compare to Wanru's, and her looks might be slightly inferior, the key thing is that she's honest, willing to live in Yangcheng, and willing to get married this year. What a wonderful thing!
I heard that the girl said she doesn't require a house or a car, as long as the person is pleasing to the eye.
I had to beg and plead with Aunt Zhang to save it for you and not introduce it to anyone else, otherwise how would you have gotten your turn?
When the topic came up, Jiang's mother spoke excitedly, revealing the truth as soon as she spoke, which left Jiang Bai speechless.
marry?
Jiang Bai has never even considered this matter. He is still young and doesn't want to be tied down by marriage so early.
Moreover, even if they get married, it's impossible for them to stay in this small place like Yangcheng for the rest of their lives.
How could I possibly agree to this and marry the girl my mother suggested?
"I don't want to go…" Jiang Bai protested.
"Don't want to go? You have to go! I'm telling you, I've already made arrangements, it's tomorrow... tomorrow morning, you're meeting at a Western restaurant in the city center. I'm telling you, you have to go, whether you want to or not!"
Before Jiang Bai could refute, Jiang's mother stood up, put her hands on her hips, pointed at Jiang Bai with a fierce expression, and said, without giving Jiang Bai a chance to refute, she rudely demanded that Jiang Bai obey.
This left Jiang Bai speechless...
Now, only his own mother can treat him like this. If it were anyone else, would he even try?
Jiang Bai was still the same Jiang Bai. Although he had a different soul, he had also absorbed his previous memories. Although these memories had little effect on him, Jiang Bai originally thought that the person from before had almost disappeared without a trace.
But the moment he saw his parents, his emotions erupted, as if they had reappeared, deeply influencing Jiang Bai's thoughts.
This was already evident when she met Jiang's father, and even more so when she met Jiang's mother.
This memory will not affect Jiang Bai's rationality, nor will it affect anything else, except... in terms of the deepest emotions, there is a subtle and uncontrollable influence.
For example... when facing Jiang's mother and father, Jiang Bai's feelings were heartfelt, completely integrated, and inseparable.
This is probably the only side effect of time travel.
Seeing Jiang Bai remain silent, Jiang's mother softened her tone and whispered to comfort him, "I know that you young people have a lot of ideas after being away from home for so long, especially since you were proud and ambitious when you were young, always wanting to find a beautiful woman."
But beautiful women are hard for most men to hold onto. Even if you've made some money this year, business is unpredictable. You might make money this year, but you could lose it all next year. Would she stay with you then?
Your dad and I have been through this before. When it comes to marriage, you need someone reliable, someone who will stay with you faithfully. She doesn't have to be beautiful, but she needs to be good at managing the household, able to have children, and treat you well!
After saying that, as if he had thought of something else, he continued, "Wanru is pretty, isn't she? But she's not on your level. The girl likes you a little, but will her family agree?"
Besides, that might not even be what they meant. If you could call Wanru over right now and tell me in front of me that she's with you and will marry you after graduation, I'd immediately back out! But you'd have to have that ability first."
One sentence almost made Jiang Bai lose his temper, and he immediately called Lin Wanru to invite her over.
He then abandoned the idea.
We haven't even gone to Lin Wanru's family to communicate yet.
Moreover... if Lin Wanru really comes, and her mother makes her agree to the marriage in a moment of impulsiveness, then Jiang Bai will be in real trouble.
He has no intention of getting married.
Besides, what about Jiang Yuqing? And what about Ye Qingcheng?
These are all things.
So Jiang Bai raised his hands, making a gesture of surrender, and said helplessly, "Alright, alright, stop talking. I agree, okay? If you want me to see you, then I'll see you."
"Haha, alright, that's my good son. I guarantee you'll be satisfied. I've heard about that girl, she's gorgeous!"
Upon seeing Jiang Bai's words, Jiang's mother laughed heartily, patted Jiang Bai's shoulder, and said excitedly, completely ignoring Jiang Bai's bitter face, which made Jiang's father, who was not far away, shake his head repeatedly.
Having settled the matter, Jiang's mother, whose mind was now racing, asked again, "Son, speaking of Wanru, is there really nothing between you two? To be honest, I really like this girl. If it weren't for the fear that you wouldn't be able to keep her in the future, I would absolutely support you one hundred percent."
"Sigh, if you could find me a daughter-in-law and marry that girl too, that would be great. Even if she grows up and becomes unruly, you'll still have someone to rely on."
Jiang Bai remained silent in response.
Jiang's father couldn't stand it any longer and finally couldn't help but speak up: "What are you saying! Are you dreaming? Do you think this is the old society where you can marry as many women as you want? Wanru is such a good girl, I think she's much better than the one you're praising. Let our son choose whoever he likes. Stop worrying about this and go make dumplings."
She then added, "I think there's something going on between my son and Wanru. That girl clearly likes our son. Let me tell you, if this doesn't work out, don't interfere. Otherwise, you'll end up with neither of them, and your son might fight you to the death."