Mama Li was very surprised. She understood the meaning of Qin Fang’s words. She’d wanted to match Zuo Zheng with her Huaiyu.
But Zuo Zheng was actually married.
“This is a well-known entrepreneur website in the United States, and the information on it is true. Zuo Zheng is married. At least, he was married before. It’s not clear whether he’s single now. That’s not the point!” Li Huairou hurriedly said.
“If it’s not that, then what is it?” Mama Li asked in confusion. Was there anything more important than this?
Papa Li came over with a few glasses of milk. “It’s his biotechnology company.”
“It’s Dad—it’s just different!” Li Huairou gave Papa Li a thumbs up, then took a glass of milk and stuffed it into Li Huaiyu’s hands.
Li Huaiyu took the milk, flipped through the book with her other hand, and immersed herself in the book, ignoring the disturbances of the outside world.
“Biotechnology company? What’s wrong?” Mama Li didn’t understand.
“Mom, don’t you think the timing of Auntie Qin’s appearance is too coincidental? I searched Zuo Zheng’s company and found that ZF had fined his company for a lot of money for producing a batch of problematic drugs, and the company was on the verge of bankruptcy. At this time, they’re suddenly returning to China and coming to visit our house. Don’t you think it’s too coincidental?” Li Huairou said.
“Also, I’m not bragging, but people are visual animals. When people see us two sisters, they must like me at first glance, and only after they know me and my sister’s profession will they like my excellent older sister more. But isn’t Auntie Qin different?” Li Huairou asked in a persuasive manner.
Mama Li thought about it carefully. Indeed, Qin Fang had constantly praised Huaiyu when she’d seen the photos of the two sisters.
“What do you mean?”
“I mean that this Auntie Qin is here for my sister. My sister is engaged in biotechnology research—she’s a professional!” Li Huairou also held a glass of milk and gulped it down.
Mama Li sat blankly on the sofa. “Is that so?”
Papa Li patted Mama Li’s hand and stuffed the milk into her hand. “Whether it’s true, it’s always right to be careful. Huaiyu is doing so well now, and her contribution to the country and society no longer needs marriage to prove it. She can live as she wishes; let’s not look at her with worldly eyes.”
Mama Li raised her head. “I didn’t mean that, I just…” She didn’t think that girls had to get married when they got old, it was just that she’d heard a lot recently.
And Qin Fang had been so enthusiastic, so…
“Mom, my sister and I both know that you are the most enlightened and best mother in the world! I don’t mean anything else, and I know that you and Aunt Qin are very happy to meet again after a long separation. I didn’t want to spoil your mood, so I took my sister away. I also know that you’re worried that no one will take care of my older sister in the future. You forget—I’m still here! I’ll take care of her. Besides, my sister is too simple, and business is too complicated. It’s not suitable for her,” Li Huairou said coquettishly, leaning her head on Mama Li’s shoulder.
Mama Li was coaxed into joy by her younger daughter, and she rolled her eyes at her. “You sure can talk.” But no matter what, she lost her desire to be in-laws with Qin Fang.
“Forget it. I won’t meddle with the affairs of the two of you in the future. It’s fine as long as you are happy.”
“Really? Mom, you won’t urge us to get married in the future?” Li Huairou said in surprise.
“No urging!” Mama Li said with a smile.
Li Huairou jumped and cheered.
Although Li Huaiyu was reading a book, a smile appeared at the corners of her mouth.
At the same time, Qin Fang, Zuo Zheng, and Zhao Lanxin were also discussing the matter.
“What’s wrong? It didn’t go well? Isn’t Li Huaiyu a bookworm?” Zhao Lanxin asked as she held two cups of coffee, sitting beside Zuo Zheng.
“I didn’t meet anyone,” Zuo Zheng said angrily, loosening his tie.
“If you don’t meet somebody today, then go another day! What’s the hurry?” Qin Fang said.
“But Mom, the company won’t last long.” How could Zuo Zheng not feel anxious?
“Even if we meet someone today, it won’t be that easy. Sell the house in Los Angeles first and wait for a while,” Qin Fang said.
“But if the house in Los Angeles is sold, then where will Junjun live?” Zhao Lan asked anxiously.
“Have him live with your parents first.” Qin Fang gave Zhao Lanxin a dissatisfied look.
Zhao Lanxin stopped talking immediately. She knew that the real master of this family was her mother-in-law. If she annoyed her mother-in-law, it would not be good for her. What’s more, her mother-in-law had always loved Junjun and would not treat him badly.
“Then what do we do next?” Zuo Zheng asked to rescue his lover.
“You still need me to teach you how to please Li Chongshan and Shu Lan, and how to take down Li Huaiyu?” Qin Fang gave Zuo Zheng a blank look, then solemnly said, “This matter is very important. No one is allowed to drop the ball. Especially you, Lanxin! You are the daughter-in-law of my Zuo family. You gave birth to Junjun for the Zuo family. Zuo Zheng and I both know your merit. But now is a crucial time, so you are not allowed to be jealous and petty. Got it?”
Zhao Lanxin immediately made a statement. “I know. Don’t worry, Mom. I promise not to cause trouble.”
“Well, hurry up and read those parenting books, and seize the time to get the certificate. When Zuo Zheng and Li Huaiyu have a child, you will be the one to take care of the child!” Qin Fang said.
Zhao Lanxin nodded. “I know, Mom.” After Zuo Zheng and Zhao Lanxin returned to their room, Zhao Lanxin sighed and hugged Zuo Zheng from behind. “A-Zheng, when will these days come to an end!”
Zuo Zheng sighed, turned around, and hugged her. “This is just the beginning! You can’t take it anymore? After that, watching me marry her and have children, wouldn’t you be jealous to death!”
“I don’t care! You two can marry and have children, but you can only have me in your heart!” Zhao Lanxin said, circling her hands around Zuo Zheng’s waist.
“Of course. In fact, Lanxin, if it weren’t for the company’s problems, I wouldn’t have made such a decision at all. We grew up together; you know me better than anyone else, and you love me. We are each other’s soulmates. We are people who want to spend the rest of our lives together. Li Huaiyu is rigid and boring—how could I possibly like her!” Zuo Zheng said affectionately.
Zhao Lanxin smiled complacently. “On your wedding night, you must be with me first.”
“Good!” Zuo Zheng said with a smile. He had long regarded Li Huaiyu as his possession.
The next day, Qin Fang asked Mama Li out for afternoon tea again. Mama Li hesitated for a moment, but still agreed.
Putting down the phone, Mama Li sighed. Papa Li was reading the newspaper, and when he heard the sigh, he put the newspaper down. “It’s alright. Just go. ”
“Mom, do you want me to accompany you?” Li Huairou pondered and asked.
Li Huaiyu suddenly raised her head to look at Li Huairou, but she did not speak.
Li Huairou immediately explained, “Afternoon tea is in the afternoon. I promised to take you back to the laboratory, and I will definitely not break my promise—don’t worry! ”
Li Huaiyu then lowered her head and continued to eat breakfast.
Papa and Mama Li smiled, and their smiles were a little helpless. The relationship between the two sisters seemed to be reversed; although Huaiyu was the older sister, she relied heavily on Huairou. Huairou also took good care of Huaiyu.
After breakfast, Papa Li drove the whole family to take Li Huaiyu to the laboratory. As soon as Li Huaiyu entered the lab, she forgot everything else, and Li Huairou pulled Li Huaiyu’s assistant, Wang Zhao, aside.
Wang Zhao liked Li Huaiyu. After Li Huaiyu and Zuo Zheng got together, Wang Zhao had left. Later, at Li Huaiyu’s funeral, Wang Zhao had also appeared. He’d suspected the cause of Li Huaiyu’s death, and had been investigating, but later died in a car accident.
“Zhao-ge, I have something to ask you,” Li Huairou said.
“You want me to remind Huaiyu to eat on time, right? I remember. If she doesn’t listen, I’ll call you.” Wang Zhao was a bright and handsome young man who was Li Huaiyu’s junior—one year younger than her.
“It’s not that. Let me tell you…” Li Huairou said in a low voice, then reminded, “During this time, try not to let my sister leave the laboratory unless our family comes to pick her up. Otherwise, don’t let strangers approach her. You also know that my sister is too innocent—she can’t beat those people. I’m also afraid that she’ll be deceived. Please help me keep an eye out.”
Wang Zhao looked cautious. “Are your words true?” Zuo Zheng? He had to check it out.
“Why would I lie to you, Zhao-ge? Do you know anyone in the United States? If you do know someone, you’ll definitely get to know more. In fact, I think that, with my sister’s temperament, someone in scientific research—like you—would be the most suitable, if she really wanted to find a marriage partner. People who are engaged in scientific research have few schemes and common topics, so they will be a natural couple, right?” Li Huairou poked Wang Zhao’s arm.
Wang Zhao’s face immediately turned red, and he stuttered, “You—you—you’re…”
“Alright, what is it with me, me, me! What I mean is, if you like my sister, you have to take the initiative to tell her. Otherwise, my sister will not ever get enlightened in her life. Do you want to watch my sister marry someone else?” Li Huairou said directly.
“If that person is really good to Huaiyu, I shall bless them,” Wang Zhao said seriously.
“Then what if my sister meets someone with wolfish ambitions? Please, instead of that, you might as well do it yourself. At least you wouldn’t hurt my sister, right?” Li Huairou said helplessly.
“Of course I wouldn’t!” Wang Zhao said loudly. He immediately lowered his head after sensing the eyes of others. “But Huaiyu is so good, and I—how could I be worthy of her…”
Li Huairou rolled her eyes and said, “Tsk, I won’t get involved in your business. I just ask you to keep an eye on her during this time. If something happens, please call me any time. Don’t let anyone who has a heart get close to my sister.”
“Don’t worry!” Wang Zhao said seriously.
After the Li family left, Wang Zhao thought that it would be better to say hello to the others. He went out to make a phone call and reported Zuo Zheng’s name.
Putting away the phone, he put on his lab coat, walked into the laboratory, stood beside Li Huaiyu, and helped her record the data.
