The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot-Chapter 264 - Persuasion
Chapter 264: Chapter 264 Persuasion
Chapter 264: Chapter 264 Persuasion
Zhong Niangyao paused to think before she spoke up, “Grandpa, Grandma, this time I indeed went on a trip with him. But before we went, we really were just ordinary friends, and he needed my help with something, so that’s why he invited me to go with him.”
“Before you went?” Old Madam Zhong immediately seized on the key point, “And now? What is your relationship now?”
They found it hard to believe what Zhong Niangyao was saying. When they saw Lu Yichen anxiously holding Zhong Niangyao, it was clear to them that his feelings for her were definitely more than just simple friendship.
They had all been young once and knew very well what it was like to like someone.
“Uh—” Zhong Niangyao didn’t expect Old Madam Zhong to be so perceptive. Thinking of Lu Yichen, her face involuntarily turned a shade of red, “Right now, we’re still just friends; he is pursuing me. However, I haven’t agreed yet.”
Since she had already agreed to give Lu Yichen a chance, she naturally would speak frankly. Moreover, even if she didn’t say it now, she would eventually have to tell the elders. If that were the case, it was better to bring it up now and prepare them mentally to avoid them being unable to accept it when everything came out in the open.
Observing Zhong Niangyao’s demeanor, both Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong exchanged a glance and each saw the worry in the other’s eyes.
Although Zhong Niangyao claimed she hadn’t agreed yet, her spring-like eyes and expression clearly showed that she had already taken a liking to Lu Yichen. This was far from a good thing.
Not to mention Lu Yichen’s frail health, making them unsure if it would affect his life span, the disparity between the Lu Family and the Zhong Family filled their hearts with ceaseless concern. Zhong Mengxuan was a perfect example; she had already been pregnant and ended up aborting the child. Now, she had become Lu Chenran’s lover through the pressure of public opinion.
Correct, just a nameless lover. To put it nicely, a lover, but put bluntly, a third party meddling in someone else’s marriage.
The families of the Lu and Zhong were worlds apart. Now that Zhong Niangyao had taken a liking to Lu Yichen, that could never end well.
Seeing the silent demeanor of Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong, Zhong Niangyao knew what they were thinking. She reached out and took the hands of Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong, smiling, “Grandpa, Grandma, I know you’re worried about me. But what’s between me and Lu Yichen is completely different from what’s between Mengxuan and Lu Chenran.”
“Ah, even if the situation is different, reality still lies before us,” Old Sir Zhong sighed helplessly, “Yaoyao, we’re not trying to discourage you or anything, but the threshold of the Lu Family is just too high; we simply can’t step over it.”
Even though the Zhong Family was also considered a prominent clan in the Imperial Capital, they still seemed insignificant when facing the behemoth that was the Lu Family. It was doubtful that people from the Lu Family would take any notice of Zhong Niangyao.
It would be better not to start something that might lead to future pain.
“Grandpa, you’re overthinking it,” Zhong Niangyao shook her head with a confident smile on her face, “Even if I truly end up with Lu Yichen, I won’t put all my focus only on love. You know very well what I’m capable of. Even if facing the Lu Family, I don’t have anything to be afraid of.”
Lu Chenran’s affection for Zhong Mengxuan could be said to be more like that for a pet than genuine liking. Thus, he could never give her any promises or status. Moreover, Lu Chenran’s achievements today are also because of the Lu Family. He grew up relying on the Lu Family, so he had to follow their words.
But Lu Yichen was different; he had his own strength and confidence. In fact, she even felt that the Lu Family probably couldn’t do anything to Lu Yichen. Therefore, the matter between her and Lu Yichen didn’t have much to do with the Lu Family. Besides, Lu Yichen didn’t listen to the Lu Family at all.
Of course, she couldn’t outright say these words to the elders.
“Yaoyao, you’re still young,” Old Madam Zhong was also full of worry, “You don’t know, dating and marriage are different. You like him now, but you’ll realize in the future that marriage is not an easy matter. If the Lu Family opposes, your path of marriage might be very difficult.”
“Grandma, you’re really thinking too much,” Zhong Niangyao chuckled and shook her head, “Lu Yichen and I aren’t even officially a couple yet, so future matters are even more uncertain. Besides, if I do really marry him in the future, then I will also choose to trust him.”
Looking at Zhong Niangyao’s appearance, both Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong were very worried.
But they couldn’t scold Zhong Niangyao the way they did Zhong Mengxuan.
Of course, there was another point. When facing Lu Yichen, they always had a strange feeling, as if those of lower-ranking were facing someone of higher rank. It wasn’t because of Lu Yichen’s status, but the aura of authority he emitted that made them unconsciously want to bow their heads. This made them reluctant to adopt any overly forceful measures.
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Moreover, the most crucial point was, they could see that there was mutual affection between Lu Yichen and Zhong Niangyao. If they interfered forcibly, they would become meddlers trying to split up lovers.
Therefore, all they could do was to persuade Zhong Niangyao in hopes that she would turn back before it was too late.
However, it seemed to have little effect.
Zhong Niangyao could see that Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong did not agree with her, but since they were not continuing to persuade her, she took it that they temporarily acquiesced.
Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong also realized that continuing to talk wouldn’t change Zhong Niangyao’s mind, so they stopped trying to reason further.
Soon, Zhong Niangyao quickly shifted the topic and began chatting with the two elders.
Now that Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong saw that Zhong Niangyao looked well, the worry they had harbored over the past few days was almost swept away. But in its place, they felt fatigued.
After all, due to their concerns for Zhong Niangyao, they hadn’t rested properly these past few days. Now that they finally relaxed, they naturally felt tired.
Zhong Niangyao noticed this as well, so after talking for a while, she quickly urged Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong to rest.
Having confirmed Zhong Niangyao’s safety, the two elders were relieved and went back to rest.
