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

The daughter's current graceful figure, poised demeanor, and understanding personality—which of these qualities doesn't owe a great deal to her mother's painstaking planning and hard work?

Now, all the hardships have finally come to an end. With her own excellent "assets" and her guidance, her daughter has successfully captured the heart of a high-quality man like Chen Ming, achieving a magnificent turnaround in her destiny. As a result, she has also gained status and pride through her daughter.

This can almost be considered a well-planned and successful investment.

Now that the results are just beginning to show, Luo Shang wants to reap the rewards and take the same shortcut?

Why can other girls change their fate so easily, just like my daughter whom I raised with so much effort?

Sometimes, why not look for the reasons within yourself? Over the years, as a mother, have you put in enough effort to cultivate your daughter's "competitiveness in marriage and relationships"? Have you given enough?

Is pressuring someone to get married even useful? Ha...that's ridiculous!

However, Han Li is Han Li after all. Even if she has a thousand schemes in her heart, she still maintains that gentle and kind appearance on her face.

She smiled broadly, her tone genuinely sincere: "Oh, so that's what it is! Oh dear, Sister Luo, you should have said so sooner! There's nothing to be embarrassed about. I've watched Luo Li grow up; she's pretty, strong-willed, and a wonderful girl. Don't worry, I've got this in mind. I'll definitely talk to Xueyi about it later and ask her to keep an eye out for any suitable young men around her or Chen Ming."

Mother Han's words were perfectly tactful, saving face while also foreshadowing future events.

Words like "say something," "pay attention," and "suitable" are all full of flexibility.

After all, she knew her daughter's personality: beautiful inside and out, without many ulterior motives, and genuinely sisterly towards Luo Li. If Luo Shang went directly to Xue Yi, given Xue Yi's personality, she would most likely help her without hesitation...

This is something Han Li doesn't want to see.

Therefore, the best way is for her, as the mother, to act as the "filter" for relaying messages.

Even if, out of consideration for face, one or two are introduced, they must be of ordinary quality and absolutely incomparable to Chen Ming. In this way, it would be both a great favor and a way to ensure that the absolute advantage of their own daughter would not be shaken.

Seeing that Han Li agreed so readily, Luo Shang smiled broadly and thanked her repeatedly, "That's wonderful! Thank you so much, Han Li! I knew I could have made the right choice by coming to you!"

But she wasn't really at ease. After so many years of being best friends, she could completely guess what Han Li was thinking.

She knew that Han Li's promise was probably not entirely true. She needed to talk to Han Xueyi directly about this; that would increase the chances of success.

Therefore, she had no intention of leaving immediately. Now that the important business was over, she changed the subject and began chatting about everyday things, such as village gossip, this year's harvest, and the prices at the town supermarket, as if it were just a casual chat during a visit.

Mother Han knew perfectly well that Luo Shang was planning to wait for Xueyi to return.

She continued chatting enthusiastically on the surface, but inwardly she couldn't help but sigh: I miscalculated... I should have said that Xueyi might not be coming back today.

Sure enough, a moment later, with a creak, the courtyard gate was pushed open from the outside. It was Chen Ming, Han Xueyi, Xie Wanqing, and Hua Qianhui who had returned from the city.

Luo Shang's eyes immediately lit up, as if she had finally met the main character. Her eager gaze was undisguisedly directed at the radiant Han Xueyi and the extraordinary young man beside her.

Han's mother sighed inwardly, adjusted her expression, and put on an even warmer smile as she went to greet them: "Xiao Chen, you're back? Did you have fun?"

"Of course I'm happy, let's go..."

Chen Ming chatted with Han's mother about yesterday's experience.

Han Xueyi also politely greeted Luo Li's mother.

"Hello Aunt Luo, it's been a long time!"

Luo Shang was waiting for her to return. Upon hearing the sound, her face immediately lit up with a smile. She quickly stepped forward, warmly taking Han Xueyi's hands and looking her up and down.

"Oh my, Xueyi's back! Let Auntie take a good look at her! Tsk tsk, she's getting more and more beautiful and elegant! The feng shui of the South really is nurturing; look at her rosy cheeks, so adorable..."

As she spoke, she gently patted Han Xueyi's hand, offering words of concern and warmth, before reiterating the purpose of her trip.

Han Xueyi was slightly taken aback after hearing this, a hint of surprise flashing in her clear eyes.

What a coincidence!

She had just promised Chen Ming that she would help him and Luo Li have a proper talk. She was just figuring out how to help them when Aunt Luo handed her a pillow!

The opportunity came so suddenly, yet so naturally.

Then a brilliant idea struck her, and she decided to use a strategy of using one enemy to devour another:

“Aunt Luo, it’s not that I don’t want to help. Actually, I know a really great guy, and I even introduced him to Luo Li once, but she refused…”

As she spoke, Han Xueyi revealed a mischievous smile—who told Luo Li to be so blind as to look down on her man? She had to teach her best friend a lesson!

Don't be fooled by how obedient, gentle, and understanding she always is in front of Chen Ming. This is all thanks to Han's mother's upbringing. When she was little, Han Xueyi was a mischievous and quirky little devil!

"what?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Shang was indeed very puzzled and hurriedly asked, "Xueyi, when...when did this happen? How come Auntie didn't know anything about it? And why did Luo Li refuse? Is it...is it because the other party is too old?"

Han Xueyi chuckled inwardly, but on the surface, she remained serious and spoke with utmost sincerity:

"He's not that old at all. That guy is only 27 years old this year, and his conditions are excellent. His net worth is conservatively estimated to be at least over 100 billion. He's involved in multinational businesses and has a very broad vision. Moreover, he has a very good temperament, outstanding abilities, no bad habits, and a good personality... I don't know why Luo Li doesn't like him."

Han Xueyi finally shrugged: "Maybe... she already has someone better in mind? That's why she doesn't like the one I introduced."

Chapter 316: Don't Blame Me for Stealing Your Man

Upon hearing this, the air in the courtyard seemed to freeze instantly...

Chen Ming's lips twitched slightly. He could easily tell that Han Xueyi was praising him indirectly while also subtly "telling him a story." He felt a mix of amusement, helplessness, and a secret satisfaction at being so protective of his woman.

Xie Wanqing and Hua Qianhui rolled their eyes in exasperation, finding Han Xueyi's blatant "insertion of personal agendas" and "stirring up trouble" unbearable to watch.

The three people in the know tacitly remained silent, knowing that the best option at this moment was to watch the show.

Han's mother and Luo Shang, unaware of the inside story, were completely shocked by the conditions described by Han Xueyi.

A net worth of hundreds of billions? Twenty-seven years old? International business?

These keywords combined sound like the legendary perfect partner.

Although Han Xueyi tried to downplay her assets, since unlimited gold sounds too unbelievable, assets in the hundreds of billions are still an astronomical figure for ordinary people, making them unattainable figures.

After being utterly shocked, Luo Shang immediately lost her temper!

Her eyes widened in disbelief, her face a complex mix of dismay, heartbreak, and exasperation. Her voice stammered with emotion: "I...I...I...what...what is this brat trying to do? Is she trying to fly to the moon?!"

Suddenly, she turned to Han Xueyi and cautiously asked, "Uh... Xueyi, you're not lying to your aunt, are you? Are there really young people like this in the world? And... willing to go on a blind date with our Luo Li?"

Faced with the questions, Han Xueyi answered with an even more serious expression:

“Aunt Luo, how could I possibly lie to you about something like this? It might be easy to impersonate a rich second-generation with a little money, but can someone with a net worth of over a hundred billion be easily impersonated? It’s very easy to verify.”

She spoke with such conviction that no one could help but believe her.

"Hundreds of billions... hundreds of billions..."

Luo Shang seemed to be possessed, repeatedly muttering those two words, her mind completely filled with the enormous number.

The thought that her daughter couldn't even be interested in such a living "god of wealth," a son-in-law who could change the fate of the whole family, made her feel dizzy and her heart clench. She almost wanted to cry on the spot!

The immense sense of loss, coupled with the urgent need to "correct her daughter's mistakes," instantly overwhelmed everything else.

Luo Shang hurriedly took her leave, saying, "Xueyi! You know, Luo Li can be really stubborn and single-minded sometimes! You wait! Auntie will go back and give her a good beating right now, I'll make sure she comes to her senses! I'll teach her a lesson! Please, you must give that brat another chance! I thank you on her behalf..."

Before the words were even finished, the person had already hurriedly disappeared through the courtyard gate, leaving only a gust of wind and the lingering shadow of the swaying gate.

Watching Aunt Luo's hurried departure, Han Xueyi couldn't help but let a sly and smug smile creep onto her lips, like a little fox who had successfully pulled off a prank.

She felt a sense of triumph.

Hmph, my master is so outstanding, unparalleled in the world, how dare you, Luo Li, refuse him? Although I understand you were shy at the time, the due "punishment" still cannot be omitted!

Feel the iron fist of your mother's love!

She could almost imagine the chaotic scene that would unfold at Luo Li's house next.

……

On the other side, Luo Shang, eager to return home, practically flew home.

At the same time, to avoid making a wasted trip, she also took out her phone and quickly sent a message to her daughter, Luo Li:

[Clouds Longing for Clothes: Where are you?]

Shortly after the message was sent, my phone vibrated; I had received a reply.

[President of Luo Li Company: Mom, I just got home from the company. Is there anything I can help you with?]

It turned out that after Luo Li returned from the city, she did not go straight home, but went to the company first.

After all, Chen Ming had already transferred all the payment to her, so she naturally had to distribute the promised dividends to the villagers to reassure them.

With the payment in place, the unease that had been hanging over the company due to product backlog vanished instantly.

After the villagers received their dividends, their trust and support for her reached an unprecedented level, and no one mentioned wanting to withdraw their shares again.

After dealing with all of this, she dragged her slightly tired but accomplished body home.

Having confirmed that her daughter was at home, Luo Shang put away her phone and quickened her pace. Along the way, her anxious eyes darted around, as if desperately searching for something.

As she passed a grove of slender bamboo used for landscaping, her eyes suddenly lit up!

That's it!

As if she had discovered some supreme imperial weapon, Luo Shang rushed over in one stride, carefully selected a thin bamboo strip of moderate length, uniform thickness, and excellent flexibility, and neatly broke it off at the base.

She held it in her hand, weighed it a couple of times, and felt very satisfied. Then, with nimble movements, she removed all the branches growing from the bamboo strip with a few "cracks," turning it into a smooth and easy-to-handle "teaching pointer."

To test its power, she even raised the bamboo stick and lightly lashed her palm twice.

"Crack! Crack!"

A crisp sound accompanied by a slight stinging sensation came through.

"Hmm, not bad!"

Luo Shang nodded, a satisfied look on her face.

Without further ado, she gripped the thin bamboo stick tightly and continued her aggressive journey home...

Meanwhile, Luo Li, sitting on the sofa at home, was curled up with her legs tucked in, staring blankly at her phone, completely unaware that an ominous premonition was quietly approaching, her whole being immersed in her chaotic thoughts.

So much had happened in those short three days that she desperately wanted to clear her mind, but her heart was already in turmoil and she couldn't calm down at all; all sorts of thoughts were churning out uncontrollably.

Surprisingly, the most frequent scenes were those of intimate contact with Chen Ming...

This made her unconsciously compare this man, whom she had only known for a few days, with the other rich kids she had met before.

The conclusion is that there's simply no comparison.

Chen Ming's appearance perfectly embodied the domineering CEO image she had secretly fantasized about in novels and TV dramas on countless nights.

He possesses the substantial resources and powerful abilities to resolve any trouble, and his demeanor exudes an undeniable strength and sense of control (like that wall slam), yet in front of those he is close to (like Han Xueyi), he reveals just the right amount of tenderness and doting affection...

All of this held an almost fatal attraction for Luo Li, a girl who was naive and inexperienced in the ways of the world and who secretly longed to be guided and protected.

No! I can't think about it anymore!

Whenever her thoughts drifted into this dangerous abyss, Luo Li would shake her head violently, as if trying to shake off some inappropriate idea, her long hair swaying with the movement.

She sternly warned herself: Luo Li! Wake up! That's your best friend Xueyi's man! How could you have such inappropriate thoughts about him? This is simply... simply shameless!

However, the dam of reason seemed unable to completely stop the undercurrent of emotion—she had always been pure and innocent, never even having a formal relationship. Now, suddenly having so much intimate contact with a man, how could her pure heart easily let go?

The more she forced herself not to think about it, the more stubbornly those images played out in her mind, like movie clips on a loop, impossible to shake off.

Especially that kiss... Even though I was drunk and my memory was hazy, that unfamiliar, electric-like sensation of our lips touching was secretly recorded by my subconscious and is now constantly trying to reload and read it.

"Tick!"

With a soft click, the phone screen went completely black after a long period of inactivity, turning into a clear mirror.

While lost in thought, Luo Li was caught off guard and saw herself reflected in her phone screen, her cheeks flushed like the sunset, clearly showing signs of budding romance!

"Ah! Evil spirits begone! I'll never drink again!"

As if burned, she angrily slammed her phone onto the soft sofa cushion beside her, then hugged her knees tightly, burying her burning cheeks in them, and complained in a muffled voice.

"It's so annoying, why do I keep thinking about kissing? Everyone says your first kiss is unforgettable, but I... I can't even remember what it felt like, so why do I keep thinking about it..."

"Damn it! Why did I have to run into something so absurd?!"

She looked up and growled at the empty living room, venting her pent-up frustration. Finally, as if resigned, she sighed deeply and consoled herself:

"Never mind, they won't stay in the village for long anyway... Once they return to Ling'an City, everything will return to normal."

Clearly, the best solution Luo Li can think of right now is to use time and distance to fade everything away.

She naively believed that as long as Chen Ming and Han Xueyi left the village, she would soon be able to pack away the chaos and excitement of the past few days and return to her original life plan.

However, will the invisible hand of fate really grant her her wish so easily?