Traveling through the second dimension, the joy system encourages me to laugh heartily!

Young people of Han Xueyi's age are almost nowhere to be seen. Presumably, most of them, like her, have gone to bigger cities to work hard and strive for their dreams and lives.

Guided by Han Xueyi, Chen Ming smoothly parked the luxurious Cullinan in front of a house that looked very clean and tidy.

The yard is surrounded by a low fence, and inside are some common flowers, grasses and vegetables.

Because Han Xueyi had already informed her mother on Green Bubble that she would be bringing a friend home today, a beautiful woman came out of the house upon hearing the sound of an unfamiliar car engine outside.

She wore simple yet appropriate clothing, maintained a good figure, had a fair complexion, and her features still faintly showed the beauty of her youth. Time seemed to have left few traces on her face, but instead added a gentle and serene charm.

This luxury car, somewhat out of place in the village environment, not only caught the attention of Han Xueyi's mother but also aroused the curiosity of the neighbors. Several windows were quietly pushed open, and some eyes were cast from inside the yard or through the windows, focusing on the extraordinary car. It wasn't that there weren't cars in the village, but a car of the level and brand of the Cullinan was indeed extremely rare, naturally attracting considerable attention and discussion.

A bright and warm smile bloomed on Han Xueyi's face. She quickly opened the car door and, like a cheerful little bird, trotted towards the beautiful woman, calling out affectionately:

"mom!"

"Snowy is back!"

The beautiful woman's eyes immediately filled with love and joy when she saw her daughter, and she quickly went to greet her.

The mother and daughter hugged tightly, then huddled together, whispering to each other. Han Xueyi seemed to be quickly explaining the situation to her mother, her eyes occasionally glancing at the car behind them, her face flushed with a shy and happy blush.

After a brief whisper, Han Xueyi took her mother's arm and led her to Chen Ming, Xie Wanqing, and Hua Qianhui, who had already gotten out of the car and were waiting.

She first turned to her mother, her tone filled with pride and a hint of barely perceptible nervousness, and formally introduced him: "Mom, he is... he is my man, Chen Ming."

Then, the girl turned to Chen Ming, her voice softening: "Sir, this is my mother..."

Although Chen Ming was indeed somewhat amazed by Han Xueyi's mother's youthful appearance and unique temperament at first glance.

But he quickly composed himself, only pausing for a barely perceptible moment before stepping forward with a perfectly timed smile, and greeting her, "Hello, Auntie!"

Han Xueyi's mother wore a gentle and kind smile as she looked softly at Chen Ming, who was standing next to her daughter.

This is the remarkable "master" that his daughter mentioned.

She knew perfectly well what was going on between her daughter and this "sugar daddy".

In fact, Han Xueyi's ability to embark on this path was partly due to the subtle guidance of her mother.

Looking back on my youth, I was once a naive girl with a head full of romantic notions and a firm belief that love could conquer all.

The results of it?

All her sincerity was wasted, and she lost miserably in the battle called marriage, ultimately ending up returning to her rural hometown with her daughter in despair.

Since then, she has come to a complete realization that harsh reality has shattered her unrealistic romantic fantasies.

After returning to this relatively isolated village, she quietly changed her approach to educating her daughter.

We will no longer sing praises to those illusory and unattainable loves.

Instead, from a young age, they paid great attention to cultivating their daughter's appearance, temperament, demeanor, and even talents (such as dance), and strictly guarded against her speaking to male classmates in order to ensure that her body and mind were in the purest state!

She constantly instilled in Han Xueyi a realistic and clear idea: beauty is one of a woman's most valuable assets, and she should make good use of it. Her future goal is to marry into a wealthy family, or at least find someone who can provide a comfortable life so that she and her daughter will no longer be looked down upon.

She knew all too well that in this real world, the economic base determines the superstructure, including dignity.

If it weren't for her "meticulous" planning and guidance from a young age, her daughter, who inherited her parents' excellent genes, might have grown up to be beautiful, but she would never have become the perfect canary she is today.

Moreover, since her daughter went to Ling'an City, she has maintained close contact with her daughter through Green Bubble.

Although the mother and daughter are thousands of miles apart, they often communicate. Occasionally, she will share her own experience with her daughter and give her advice on how to better please the young tycoon.

Therefore, she already knew most about Chen Ming's situation from her daughter's countless shy, excited, or dependent recounting experiences—he was young, incredibly wealthy, possessed mysterious and powerful abilities, and was quite generous and doting towards her daughter.

Seeing him in person now, with his upright appearance and calm demeanor, and without the arrogant and spoiled air she had imagined, her long-held plan finally came to fruition, turning into a sense of satisfaction that grew with each passing moment.

"Hello Xiao Chen, I often hear Xueyi mention you. Thank you so much for taking care of her these past few days." These words contained both a mother's gratitude and an implicit recognition and compliment to Chen Ming's status.

Upon hearing this, Chen Ming also put on a polite smile and replied, "Auntie, you're too kind. It's more like Xueyi is taking care of me."

His tone was sincere, and he gently put his arm around Han Xueyi's shoulder. This intimate little gesture made Han Xueyi's cheeks blush slightly, and her heart felt sweet.

"Xueyi, she's elegant in public and skilled in the kitchen, she's incredibly caring and considerate in every way... To be honest, I've always been curious about why Xueyi is so beautiful and has such a great temperament. But after seeing you today, Auntie, I think I know the answer now—it's definitely all thanks to her genes, you're the best proof!"

Having experienced the trials of two different worlds and possessed immense power, he was no longer one to easily flatter anyone. However, Han Xueyi's daily attentive service and obedience truly pleased and pleased him. As the saying goes, "Even if you don't respect the monk, you should respect the Buddha," and seeing the mother who raised her to be so "sensible," he was naturally willing to give her face and make her feel respected and valued.

Moreover, he wasn't lying. Just now, when he got off the bus, he had already conducted an assessment through the system. The results showed that Han Xueyi's mother, despite being 39 years old, still had a beauty score of 88! It's conceivable that in her youth, she must have been a stunning beauty with an overall beauty score exceeding 90.

Chapter 297: The Russian Ethnic Group

"Hehehe..."

Hearing Chen Ming's generous compliments, especially coming from such a distinguished "tycoon," Han's mother was clearly overjoyed and couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle.

She knew very well just how outstanding Chen Ming's conditions were; it was definitely a case of her family marrying above their station.

Knowing this disparity, she had initially harbored a slight worry, fearing that the other party might appear arrogant and condescending due to the difference in their status, making the meeting awkward. However, Chen Ming's gentle and polite demeanor, coupled with his pleasant words, completely dispelled her concerns, making her realize that she had been overthinking things, and she immediately felt much more relaxed.

Standing to the side, Han Xueyi was overjoyed to see how harmonious the two were on their first meeting, and how polite and respectful Chen Ming was to his mother.

Chen Ming and her mother are arguably the two most important people in her life, even her biological father, with whom she has long been estranged and has little affection, is far behind.

Therefore, her deepest wish was for the man she loved so dearly and her beloved mother to get along harmoniously and accept each other. The scene before her was undoubtedly the perfect start she had hoped for.

At this moment, after laughing, Mother Han greeted them warmly:

"Xiao Chen, you really know how to talk! No wonder you're destined for great things. Come on, let's not stand at the door anymore, let's go home and talk... Just tell me what you'd like to eat, and Auntie will make it for you right away, so you can try Auntie's cooking..."

Chen Ming naturally did not refuse this kind offer, but he was also well aware of etiquette and could not actually make a request like ordering food.

So, maintaining a polite attitude, I said, "Auntie, you're too kind. Please just make some of your usual home-style dishes. This is my first time in the Far North Province, and I haven't had any authentic local food yet. I can't even name many of the dishes. This is a good opportunity for me to experience the local flavors."

He cleverly handed the choice back to Han's mother, expressing his interest in the local specialties while appearing easygoing and not picky.

Upon hearing this, Han's mother immediately understood his meaning, and her liking for this young man increased even more. She felt that he was not only wealthy, but also very tactful in his dealings with others.

So she readily agreed: "Okay, then Auntie will make some local specialties for you to try!"

At this moment, Han Xueyi chimed in, "Mom, why don't you go buy groceries first? I'll take Grandpa, Wanqing, and Qianhui to park the car. It's blocking the way at the entrance."

As she spoke, she pointed to the eye-catching Cullinan.

After hearing this, Han's mother thought it made sense and nodded, saying, "Okay. Xiao Chen, then Auntie will go buy groceries first. You and Xueyi can go in and rest for a while and have some water."

“Okay, Auntie, please take your time, no rush,” Chen Ming replied politely.

As Chen Ming and the other three got back into the car, they drove it to a relatively spacious open-air parking lot in the village.

The women in the neighborhood who had initially just peeked out of their windows out of curiosity could no longer contain their burning desire for gossip.

They pushed open their doors one after another, their faces beaming with warm yet inquisitive smiles, and gathered in twos and threes, blocking the way of Han's mother, who was about to go to buy groceries.

"Oh dear, what's going on?"

A middle-aged woman in a floral shirt spoke first, her eyes constantly glancing in the direction the Cullinan had driven away, "Was that handsome young man who got out of the car just now your Xueyi's boyfriend in the city? Driving that expensive car, what's his background?"

"That's right, Xueyi is really something! The friend she brought back is obviously no ordinary person!"

Another middle-aged woman with curly hair chimed in, her tone full of envy and curiosity, "Tell us, what kind of big business does that young man's family run? Your Xueyi is going to be living the good life!"

These middle-aged women who stay in the countryside lead relatively mundane daily lives. The biggest source of conversation is the gossip and family matters, weddings and funerals among neighbors. How could they not have a strong gossipy mentality?

If you encounter such novel events as "luxury cars visiting villages" and "beautiful women bringing wealthy husbands home," wouldn't you lose face and appear out of touch if you didn't grasp the key information immediately?

So, a cacophony of questions surrounded Han's mother.

Although she wore a helpless smile, deep down she felt a sense of triumph.

Back when she got divorced and returned to the village with her daughter, she was often gossiped about behind her back, with people saying that she was unlucky and that her daughter would have a hard time succeeding in the future.

Now that her daughter has returned in such a "glorious" manner, it is undoubtedly the most powerful rebuttal to all the gossip in the past.

She patiently dealt with the situation, not revealing too much of Chen Ming's true background (that would be too shocking), while also satisfying the neighbors' curiosity in a just-right way, maintaining a sense of mystery and dignity that "my daughter has indeed found a good home, but it's inconvenient to go into details about how good it is."

As a result, her original plan to quickly go and return to buy groceries was naturally put on hold for the time being.

Meanwhile, on the other side...

Guided by Han Xueyi, Chen Ming had already parked the Cullinan safely in the open-air parking lot paved with gravel. The lot was mostly filled with farm vehicles, motorcycles, and affordable domestic cars; the Cullinan's presence made it stand out conspicuously.

The four people got out of the car and were about to stroll back along the path when they heard a clear, melodious girl's voice, tinged with hesitation and confirmation, coming from not far away:

"Han Xueyi?"

Chen Ming and his three companions turned around at the sound and saw a beautiful girl walking in their direction. Her gaze, filled with complex emotions, was fixed on Han Xueyi, who was standing next to Chen Ming.

The girl possessed the delicate, fair skin typical of East Asians, smooth and flawless like jade. Combined with her more Western-looking, deep-set features, the best of both East and West blended perfectly on her face, creating a striking, exotic mixed-race beauty that left Chen Ming utterly amazed…

He looked closer and saw that the young woman's attire was actually quite simple and casual: light blue skinny jeans that perfectly hugged her legs; a simple white tank top as an inner layer, loosely layered with a light blue plaid cotton shirt, the shirt unbuttoned and casually tied at the waist; and clean white sneakers. She wore no unnecessary accessories, exuding a youthful and carefree vibe.

However, this seemingly ordinary outfit could not conceal her innate and captivating charm. Although she was not as tall as Han Xueyi, and her figure was not as "explosive," her overall proportions were perfect, a perfectly balanced figure where any more would be too plump and any less would be too thin.

What's particularly eye-catching is that exposed, slender waist—it's truly beautiful, with smooth, firm lines and skin that glows with a healthy sheen in the sunlight. The subtly visible navel adds a touch of playfulness and cuteness. Moving the gaze downwards, the buttocks, tightly encased in skinny jeans, present an alluring peach shape, round and perky, perfectly embodying youthful and vibrant sexiness…

System, check!

As Chen Ming silently recited in his heart.

A screen of light, visible only to him, instantly unfolded before his eyes:

Name: Luo Li

Age: 21

[Height]: 168cm

[Weight]: 55kg

Overall Appearance: 90

[Power Bank]: 0

[Status]: Depressed

[Favorability]: -10

Chen Ming initially thought the other person was a Russian girl!

After all, the Far North Province borders Russia, so it's perfectly normal for there to be movement of people.

However, upon seeing the completely Chinese-sounding name "Luo Li," Chen Ming immediately realized that she was most likely a member of the Russian ethnic group, one of the 56 officially recognized ethnic groups in China.

No wonder her Mandarin pronunciation is so standard.

Although there are only 16136 officially registered Russians, Chen Ming knows that there are at least 10,000 unregistered descendants of Chinese and Russians in the Far North Province alone.

Luo Li, the woman before us, might belong to this category.

Besides her name catching Chen Ming's attention, the girl's overall appearance score of 90 and her "power bank" score of 0 also struck him as quite remarkable.

However, the "Depressed" status displayed in the "Status" column and the glaring "-10" in the "Affection" column seem rather strange.

Chen Ming was 100% certain that he and this beautiful girl named Luo Li had never met before and had no connection whatsoever. So why was her initial impression of him so negative? Where did this inexplicable negative impression come from?

Could it be that she, like Su Mengdie before her, suffers from androphobia?

The thought flashed through Chen Ming's mind, but he immediately dismissed it—no, if it were truly a psychological or physiological ailment, the system should be able to detect it.

Seeing Luo Li staring intently at Han Xueyi with a complicated expression, an even more absurd guess involuntarily popped into his head: Could it be... that this Miss Luo Li has an unusual sexual orientation, and is a lesbian? She and Xueyi were old acquaintances, and she might have even secretly coveted Xueyi for many years. Now that she sees Xueyi standing intimately beside him, she thinks he stole her love, so she hates him out of love and transfers her negative emotions to him, her love rival?

Just as Chen Ming's mind was wandering...

Han Xueyi looked at Luo Li, who had walked straight up to them and stood there, and her expression changed several times in a complicated manner.

It contained the joy of a long-awaited reunion, the nostalgia for bygone days, and a hint of barely perceptible guilt.

Ultimately, she forcibly suppressed all these emotions, transforming them into a forced, natural smile, and softly said:

"Luo Li, it's been a long time."

Her voice was still gentle, but with Chen Ming's keen insight, he could hear a barely perceptible tension hidden beneath her tone.

Luo Li's gaze fell on Han Xueyi's face, her expression equally complex, like a pie chart, carrying three parts sadness, three parts blame, and four parts feigned strength. She spoke slowly:

"Yes...it's been a long time."

The atmosphere was subtly tense.

Han Xueyi seemed unable to bear the pressure of the silence, or perhaps she genuinely cared about her former best friend. She hesitated for a moment, then tentatively asked, "How have you been these past years? Have you started to realize... that dream we shared?"

The word "dream" was like a key, instantly triggering a switch in Luo Li's heart.

She paused for a moment after hearing this, her long eyelashes drooping and casting a small shadow on her fair cheek. A bitter expression naturally appeared on her face, as if she had tasted the sourness of unripe fruit.