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Tu Yuan never expected this.

The first thing Zheng Peiling asked after sitting down was this question.

He tried hard to control his expression and not lose his composure.

"Aunt Zheng...did I hear you right?"

Tu Yuan couldn't help but want to confirm whether he had heard correctly.

"You heard me right!"

Zheng Peiling's gaze was intense, carrying an invisible pressure.

Tu Yuan took a deep breath after hearing what Zheng Peiling said.

At the same time, my mind was racing.

If Zheng Peiling truly doesn't want him to be with Ruan Xueqing.

Given his status and power, severing Ruan Xueqing's connection with him would be effortless.

Why bother asking this question at all?

Thinking this through, Tu Yuan chose to answer according to his inner feelings:

"Aunt Zheng, to be honest, I like Xiao Qing."

Tu Yuan's tone was firm.

Seeing that Tu Yuan admitted it, Zheng Peiling didn't say anything, but just narrowed her eyes and stared at Tu Yuan.

Tu Yuan did not back down at all, meeting Zheng Peiling's gaze directly.

Even though Zheng Peiling's gaze put him under immense psychological pressure.

At that moment, the air in the entire living room seemed to freeze.

Suddenly, Zheng Peiling chuckled softly.

The atmosphere suddenly relaxed.

"Not bad, at least you have some courage to admit your feelings for Qingqing."

Zheng Peiling's words seemed to indicate that she had already anticipated Tu Yuan's feelings for Ruan Xueqing.

"I know Qingqing well."

"She probably likes you too."

"Honestly, as Qingqing's mother, I don't want Qingqing to like a poor boy like you who has no background, no ability, and no money."

At this point, Zheng Peiling paused for a moment.

"Please don't mind me, I'm not insulting or belittling you, I'm just stating a fact."

"I know I can't make a completely accurate judgment about your future."

"Perhaps you'll still be a poor kid like you are now when you're thirty, or perhaps you'll be able to make a name for yourself through your own hard work."

"But to me, at least right now, you are far from good enough for Qingqing."

"I can't gamble your future on Qingqing's happiness."

While saying these words, Zheng Peiling kept observing Tu Yuan's expression.

She thought that Tu Yuan would show some embarrassment on his face.

But she noticed that Tu Yuan's expression was calm, and he even nodded slightly.

He seemed to agree with his own words.

This surprised Zheng Peiling.

Tu Yuan noticed Zheng Peiling's surprise.

However, he did not interrupt the other person.

Tu Yuan's performance earned Zheng Peiling's secret nod once again.

If Tu Yuan had been born into a family with a decent financial situation, she would never have interfered with the development of their relationship.

pity……

Tu Yuan's conditions are far inferior to Qing Qing's.

At this point, Zheng Peiling continued:

"But! As Qingqing's mother, I also have to consider Qingqing's own emotional choices."

She likes you, and you like her too.

"If I were to forcibly prevent you two from being together, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that I'm breaking up a loving couple."

"But if I don't stop you and let things develop as they may, I don't think you'll really be happy together."

"I come from an ordinary background, just like you. Qingqing's maternal grandparents were both ordinary teachers."

"At that time, I met Qingqing's father. He was a senior leader in the federal government, and her mother's family was a federal business tycoon."

"When Qingqing's father wanted to marry me, he faced great resistance. You may not know, but back then, I was considered a genius psychic by others. I became a psychic at the age of twenty-two."

Even so, in other people's eyes, I am at most only fit to be his concubine.

When Zheng Peiling spoke of this, her eyes were filled with complex emotions.

"Back then I was young, even naively so, and I believed that true love could overcome any hardship."

"If I had to choose again, I wouldn't choose to marry Qingqing's father."

"Tu Yuan, do you understand what I'm saying?!"

Tu Yuan was silent for a moment, then nodded slightly:

"Aunt Zheng, I understand."

"Put yourself in his shoes. If I had a daughter, even if I didn't have Uncle Ruan's status, or even if I were just an ordinary person, I wouldn't want my daughter to marry a poor guy."

Upon hearing Tu Yuan's words, a hint of appreciation appeared in Zheng Peiling's eyes.

However, she quickly concealed this hint of admiration.

"It's good that you understand."

"Tu Yuan, I'm telling you all this so you can understand the difficulties I face as a mother."

"Qingqing is my daughter, and I only hope that she can live a happy life."

"I am not an unapproachable person."

"I want to make a promise with you. If you can do that, I promise I will never interfere in your relationship with Qingqing again."

"Aunt Zheng, please tell me!"

Tu Yuan understood that Zheng Peiling had told him so much because of this agreement.

"Three years! As long as you can become a third-tier martial artist within three years, I will not interfere with anything between you and Qingqing."

"Qingqing's father is the same."

"Of course, there is a prerequisite: during these three years, Qingqing cannot use any of the Ruan family's resources or influence to help you."

"You can only rely on yourself."

"Can you accept this agreement?"

In three years, he became a third-tier martial artist.

This condition is undeniably demanding.

To Ruan Xueqing's parents, a third-tier martial artist was nothing special.

But a 23-year-old third-tier martial artist is a different story.

Ruan Xueqing's parents want him to prove his potential before they will accept him being with Ruan Xueqing.

However, from the other party's perspective, this is already considered magnanimous.

After all, given the status of Ruan Xueqing's parents, the other party could easily choose someone with a strong background who has already proven their potential.

With 22 states and 5.7 billion people, the United States is teeming with heroes.

Tu Yuan understood that if he didn't accept...

Then it's likely that he and Ruan Xueqing will have little chance to meet again in the future.

"It's truly a case of 'if you stick your neck out, you'll get stabbed anyway!'"

"But if I choose to give up, I'm afraid I'll never be able to make my mind work again."

"Furthermore, I possess Heavenly Coins; achieving Level 3 in three years is not impossible!"

Thinking of this, Tu Yuan's eyes gradually hardened.

"Aunt Zheng, I'm willing to accept the agreement you proposed!"

"I am also very grateful to you and Uncle Ruan for giving me this opportunity."

Seeing that Tu Yuan had agreed.

A complex mix of emotions and reluctance flashed in Zheng Peiling's eyes.

But she had to do it for her daughter's sake.

She made this special trip back to Shengyun with Ruan Xueqing to make this promise with Tu Yuan.

Even visiting her parents was just a side thing.

This was a calculated scheme devised by Ruan Xueqing's father.

Regardless of whether Tu Yuan agrees or not, Tu Yuan and Ruan Xueqing can never be together.

If Tu Yuan doesn't agree, they can, under the circumstances, forcibly sever all ties between the two.

After all, the opportunity has already been given, but you felt you couldn't do it and chose to refuse.

If you agree, you can become a third-tier martial artist in three years, starting as a martial arts student.

With such a rapid advancement in ability, how many people in the entire Donghua Prefecture can achieve that?!

Which person who can do this doesn't rely on the support of their parents or even their entire family?

As for Tu Yuan, who can support him?

Looking at Tu Yuan's resolute eyes, Zheng Peiling sighed inwardly.

She wanted to remind Tu Yuan of something, but her lips parted slightly, and she didn't know what to say.

"Tu Yuan, it's getting late, I'm going back!"

"You...keep going!"