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Not used to Chinese food, and besides, he couldn't join our conversation anyway.
Qiao Shuzhen waved down a taxi by the roadside. "Is there anything special you want to eat?"
"You decide."
She guessed it was because he hadn't eaten Chinese food in a long time, so she had the driver take them to the nearest Cantonese restaurant to the hotel. When ordering, she specifically asked for two extra bowls of white rice.
"Have you been feeling wronged during this time?"
It was better not to mention it, but as soon as the topic came up, Yao Nian's lips curled downwards, her expression on the verge of tears.
Qiao Shuzhen felt a pang of sympathy and said sternly, "I know your father's relatives all too well; they only care about money and not about people. They must have given you a hard time."
"I'm not afraid of them causing trouble; I’m more worried about my dad."
"I understand him," Qiao Shuzhen said, pursing her lips. "Although my marriage with him hasn’t been smooth, he’s not someone who breaks the law; he just has too big of an appetite. This time, he really fell hard."
Yao Nian thought for a moment and felt it necessary to seek Qiao Shuzhen's opinion. "Mom, I want to discuss something with you."
"Go ahead." Qiao Shuzhen picked up a piece of beef brisket and placed it in Yao Nian's bowl.
"I want to sell the two apartments that will be left to me after your divorce."
Qiao Shuzhen paused, her grip on the chopsticks tightening slightly as she frowned. "Are you sure? If your dad doesn’t get out soon, those two apartments might be your last safety net."
Yao Nian nodded. "If I can return the stolen money and avoid prosecution, that would be best. But even if he gets sentenced, at least it might reduce his prison term."
"Those are your apartments; you have every right to decide what to do with them. I may not fully agree with your choice, but I won’t interfere," Qiao Shuzhen said with a smile. "But don’t worry; Mom can support you. If you want, after graduation, you can come back to England with me."
Yao Nian was taken aback. "Are you planning to live in England long-term?"
"I’m considering it," Qiao Shuzhen said, showing a rare hint of shyness. "He proposed to me."
Yao Nian was stunned and opened her mouth in surprise. "But he seems..."
"He is indeed quite a bit younger than me. At first, I was reluctant to accept him, but after spending time together, I realized he is very considerate and patient. Being with him has made me truly feel what it’s like to be loved."
"You’ve only been together for a short time," Yao Nian said with concern. "Isn’t getting married so quickly a bit hasty?"
"I certainly won't be getting married anytime soon," Qiao Shuzhen said with a smile. "That's why I brought him back with me this time, to seek your opinion."
In the past, she had witnessed how a once gentle and caring woman had transformed into someone irritable and volatile, shattering glass vases and crying in the dead of night—all sacrifices she made for herself, choosing to endure in silence.
At this moment, the woman looked exquisite; despite a few faint lines at the corners of her eyes that spoke of time's passage, they did nothing to diminish her radiant state. It was clear that the man from Europe was taking very good care of her.
Yao Nian replied earnestly, "As long as you’re happy with him, I have no objections."
Just then, her phone on the dining table chimed. Yao Nian picked it up to check.
【How's it going? Are you crying?】
She couldn't help but smile as she typed back: 【Of course not! Do you think I'm that much of a crybaby?】
【Let me know when you're wrapping up, and I'll come pick you up.】
When she set her phone down and looked up again, she found Qiao Shuzhen resting her chin on her right hand, watching her with a knowing smile.
Yao Nian felt a flush of embarrassment as she suppressed her smile.
She heard Qiao Shuzhen chuckle softly, "My daughter is in love, huh?"
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