Chapter 40 : Mother-in-law wants me to stay away from her daughter
Chapter 40: Mother-in-law wants me to stay away from her daughter
Chen Fan lowered his head and looked at the red string bracelet on his wrist.
Then he raised his head and looked at Su Ruochu in front of him.
His expression was a mix of laughter and tears.
He was both excited and amused.
The amusement, of course, was because of what Su Ruochu had just said.
Chen Fan didn't expect Su Ruochu to be so emotional, getting carried away with her feelings after watching a movie.
She even mustered the courage to pour out her heartfelt words to him.
The excitement, naturally, was because of the bracelet on his wrist.
In his previous life, Chen Fan had soared to great heights and amassed wealth that could rival nations.
He was surrounded by beauties of all kinds and had wealth that passed by like fleeting clouds.
But he had no interest in any of it, living like a walking corpse.
Even at the last moment of his life.
Chen Fan had donated all his wealth, leaving only one thing in his embrace.
It was this red string bracelet.
Simply because it was given to him by Su Ruochu.
It was their token of love.
Chen Fan cherished it dearly.
After being reborn, Chen Fan encountered Su Ruochu again.
He gradually forgot about the red string bracelet.
However, unexpectedly, everything was exactly the same as his previous life.
Su Ruochu had given him an identical red string bracelet as a token of love.
The only difference was that the timing was at least two years earlier than his previous life.
Gently caressing the red string on his wrist, Chen Fan suddenly pulled Su Ruochu into his embrace.
"Don't worry, I won't break up with you in this lifetime."
Su Ruochu's pretty face turned slightly red as she chided him.
"Stop fooling around, I'm still holding snacks in my hand, and it might stain my clothes..."
However, Chen Fan refused to let go, gently nuzzling his head into Su Ruochu's hair.
"Let me hold you for a little longer."
"Ruochu."
Su Ruochu, resting in Chen Fan's embrace, softly responded.
"Hmm."
"I miss you so much."
"I know."
"I..."
Chen Fan was about to say something when he was suddenly interrupted by a cold, harsh voice.
"Ruochu!"
The sudden voice startled Su Ruochu, causing her to shudder and push Chen Fan away with a jolt.
She looked at the private car parked by the side of the road with a bewildered expression, as well as the woman standing beside it.
"Mom..."
Su Ruochu was instantly frightened, her expression anxious as she glanced at Chen Fan.
Chen Fan, on the other hand, unexpectedly looked at Lin Wanxiu, who had appeared out of nowhere.
In his previous life, he knew Lin Wanxiu, but they had never formally met.
Lin Wanxiu was dressed in a gray professional work outfit, with her long hair tied up in a bun, exuding a businesslike demeanor.
Her face was adorned with exquisite makeup, showing no signs of being a woman in her forties.
At this moment, Lin Wanxiu was glaring angrily at Chen Fan and Su Ruochu, her gaze as if she wanted to devour them.
"Mom..."
Su Ruochu hurried over, trying to avoid angering her mother by acting cute.
"Mom, what are you doing here?"
Lin Wanxiu glanced at her daughter and let out a cold snort.
"Didn't you tell me you were going to a classmate's house to play?"
"Hmph, if I hadn't happened to pass by, you would have kept me in the dark, wouldn't you?"
"You've really outdone yourself. You've even learned to lie and deceive your mother..."
Su Ruochu's face turned red, and she became nervous.
"Mom, listen to me..."
"Shut up!"
"Get in the car and wait right now."
"Mom, you..."
Lin Wanxiu suddenly glared at her.
"Did I not tell you to get in the car and wait?"
"Or are you not even listening to me anymore?"
Su Ruochu stood defiantly, her eyes turning red.
Chen Fan then walked over.
"Auntie, please don't be angry..."
Lin Wanxiu suddenly glared at Chen Fan.
"Do you have a say in this? Stand aside."
Chen Fan looked at Su Ruochu, shrugged his shoulders, and stood to the side with a wry smile.
Su Ruochu was angry.
"Mom, why are you lashing out at him without hearing the whole story?"
"Without hearing the whole story?" Lin Wanxiu let out a cold snort.
"I have eyes, didn't I just see it with my own eyes?"
Seeing her daughter at a loss for words, Lin Wanxiu gestured toward the car.
"Get in the car right now, or else you'll make me really angry."
Chen Fan secretly gave Su Ruochu a look, signaling her to obey.
Su Ruochu then angrily stomped her foot and got into the car.
This scene only made Lin Wanxiu angrier.
Her own daughter wouldn't listen to her, but she obediently followed this stinking brat's words.
How could a mother be happy about that?
"You, come with me."
Lin Wanxiu angrily walked a few steps away.
Chen Fan followed and took the initiative to ask, "Auntie, do you have something to say to me?"
"Are you and my daughter classmates?"
"Yes."
Chen Fan nodded, "Not only are we classmates, but we're also deskmates."
"Which one of you pursued the other?"
"I pursued her."
Lin Wanxiu looked down at Chen Fan with an interrogating air.
"How long have you two been together?"
Chen Fan frowned, feeling displeased.
"Auntie, it's fine if you say anything about me, but isn't it inappropriate to talk about your own daughter like that?"
"I don't need you to lecture me," Lin Wanxiu snorted coldly.
"Answer my question."
Chen Fan sighed.
"Not for long, Ruochu only agreed during the last three days before the college entrance exam."
Lin Wanxiu stared intently at Chen Fan, as if trying to see if he was lying.
"Did you... cross any lines with my daughter?"
Chen Fan glanced at this woman, hesitated for a moment, and then shook his head.
"No."
Lin Wanxiu visibly breathed a sigh of relief.
"Leave her!"
"Stay away from my daughter from now on."
Chen Fan looked up at her.
"Why?"
"Why?" Lin Wanxiu let out a cold laugh.
"Do you think you're good enough to be with my daughter?"
"She's young and naive, easily deceived, but I won't let my daughter be fooled."
"It ends here for you two, don't even think about it anymore."
"I won't let my daughter be with you."
Chen Fan also laughed.
"I'm sorry. I can't do that."
Lin Wanxiu stared at Chen Fan for several seconds before speaking.
"I've investigated your background."
"Your academic performance has always been average in class, although you did exceptionally well in this college entrance exam."
"But in my opinion, that's not worth much."
"I also know that your parents are from the countryside, and you live in a self-built small house, with not very good living conditions."
"Do you think your circumstances make you suitable for my daughter?"
Chen Fan countered, "Does love have to be tied to material things?"
Lin Wanxiu suddenly burst into laughter.
"Saying that just proves how young you really are."
"I'm not going to waste any more words on you."
"One thing, if you leave my daughter, I can give you some financial compensation."
"I can cover your tuition for all four years of university."
Upon hearing this, Chen Fan also laughed.
"You are an elder, and I respect you, so let me repeat my stance again."
"I will not separate from Su Ruochu."
"In this lifetime, I will not marry anyone but her."
"Auntie, you may not know much about me, but that's okay, we'll have plenty of time to get to know each other in the future."
"In a few years, after we graduate from university and get married, you'll be my mother-in-law. At that time, I'll personally prove to you that I'm worthy of your daughter."
After saying this, Chen Fan slightly bowed to her.
He then turned and left.
Watching Chen Fan's back as he walked away, Lin Wanxiu narrowed her eyes, her expression grim.
Finally, she let out a cold snort and left.
"He's young, but he sure has a big mouth."