Chapter 330: Chapter 330 Forced Marriage Chapter 330: Chapter 330 Forced Marriage Nianyao didn’t say anything about Lu Yichen’s attentive gestures; she enjoyed them with a sense of rightful entitlent.
Ever since the two had spoken openly, Lu Yichen had been taking care of her in this manner at every al, so she had grown accustod to it. She wasn’t the kind of person to suffer for the sake of others’ opinions. Therefore, she naturally wouldn’t refuse the care Lu Yichen showed her.
However, the other won present couldn’t help feeling a pang of jealousy upon witnessing the interaction between Lu Yichen and Zhong Nianyao. They glanced at the n beside them and felt even more sorrowful.
It really was a case of “comparisons can kill.”
Even the unmarried won, after observing Lu Yichen’s behavior, secretly resolved to find husbands who would peel shrimp for them in the future.
Dinner ended in a harmonious atmosphere, and afterward, everyone gathered in the living room again to drink tea and chat.
After inquiring about so simple basic information from Zhong Nianyao, Old Master Lu began to chat idly.
With Old Master Lu present, no one dared to speak ill of Zhong Nianyao. For a mont, the atmosphere in the living room was exceptionally harmonious.
Just when Zhong Nianyao was about to rise and take her leave, Old Master Lu suddenly spoke up, “Nianyao, when would it be convenient to schedule a al with your family? Now that you two are together, it’s ti for both families to start making preparations.”
The statent was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, imdiately causing ripples to spread.
Everyone present was shocked; none had expected Old Master Lu to suddenly make such a request.
Even though Zhong Nianyao was attending the Lu Family dinner today, they hadn’t considered the possibility of her marrying Lu Yichen, or that she even qualified to do so. After all, the future was uncertain.
But if the families t, that would be a different matter entirely. When parents et with a couple in love, the intention is clear.
They hadn’t imagined that Old Master Lu would be so satisfied with Zhong Nianyao, considering having Lu Yichen marry her.
As the person in question, Zhong Nianyao was truly caught off guard. Was it possible that just by coming for a al, things had escalated to talk of marriage?
Moreover, if truth be told, she hadn’t even agreed to Lu Yichen’s courtship yet! How had things advanced to this stage so quickly?
Was this a push toward a forced marriage?
At this thought, she couldn’t help but nudge Lu Yichen in the chest with her elbow. She smiled, uncertain how to respond.
Lu Yichen felt a pain in his chest from the nudge, but he didn’t say anything, instead, his expression softened a bit more. Clearly, he was pleased with Old Master Lu’s suggestion.
“Old Madam,” Old Madam Lu forced a smile and spoke, “Their relationship is still quite new, and eting the families should be carefully considered over ti.”
Old Madam Lu did not like Zhong Nianyao and was even less willing to have her marry into the Lu Family. Nianyao was already so impolite to her before marriage. If they got married, it would be unbearable.
Furthermore, Zhong Nianyao was also Zhong ngxuan’s cousin. And ngxuan was Chenran’s lover outside. If Lu Yichen married Zhong Nianyao and this relationship ca to light, the Lu Family would beco the butt of the joke in others’ eyes.
She absolutely would not allow this to happen.
“Why would it be rushed?”
Unlike Old Madam Lu, Old Master Lu was beaming, “Chenran is about to beco a father, and Yichen is his uncle, yet still unmarried! Now that he’s found soone he likes, it’s good to marry earlier!”
“Uncle, there’s no need to rush this,” Zhong Nianyao interrupted with a laugh, “Besides, I think Yichen probably feels the sa way, right?”
As she spoke, Zhong Nianyao gave Lu Yichen a warning look.
Lu Yichen acted as if he saw nothing and stayed silent.
Out of everyone’s view, Zhong Nianyao reached out, pinched the soft flesh on Lu Yichen’s waist, and with a twist and a forced smile, she whispered, “Say sothing!”
As if he didn’t feel the pain at his waist, Lu Yichen’s expression remained unchanged.
After a while, he finally looked up at Old Master Lu, “We have our own plans regarding this matter. When we are truly ready to get married, we will naturally arrange for the parents to et.”
Zhong Nianyao breathed a sigh of relief.
Upon hearing Lu Yichen’s response, the disappointnt on Old Master Lu’s face was evident, but he didn’t persist, “Alright then! Still, I must say, since you two are fond of each other, you should settle down sooner rather than later! That’s what we, as parents, hope to see.”
The others in the room also breathed a sigh of relief; they had really feared that Old Master Lu might impulsively finalize the marriage right there and then!
Perhaps sensing that the atmosphere in the living room was a bit off, Zhong Nianyao stood up, “Uncle, Old Madam Lu, it’s getting late. I should be going now. Thank you for your hospitality today.”
Soon, Lu Yichen and Zhong Nianyao left together.
Indeed, it was getting late. After Zhong Nianyao’s farewell, Old Master Lu sent the other guests away as well.
Before long, in the grand old house, only Old Master Lu and Old Madam Lu were left.
Old Master Lu stood up, intending to go upstairs. However, before he could rise, Old Madam Lu called out to him.
“Old Sir,” Old Madam Lu hesitated and finally spoke, “Do you really intend to have Lu Yichen marry that Zhong Nianyao?”
Hearing Old Madam Lu’s form of address, a flash of displeasure crossed Old Master Lu’s eyes, but it was not apparent on his face; he simply nodded indifferently, “I thought you knew my intentions. Inviting Nianyao to the family banquet today already clearly showed my attitude.”
At a loss, Old Madam Lu chose her words carefully before continuing, “You know the kind of background Zhong Nianyao has. How can she be worthy of Lu Yichen? If she were to marry into the Lu Family, wouldn’t she just beco the target of ridicule?”
“And who would ridicule our Lu Family?” Old Master Lu’s face was expressionless, his inner thoughts inscrutable, “Moreover, who dares to ridicule our Lu Family?”
For a mont, Old Madam Lu couldn’t co up with an answer. All she could do was stamr, “Old Sir, I just—”
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