Chapter 103: Would You Take Responsibility After Marrying?

In fact, a portion of those who have gone abroad to study in recent years were unable to get into good domestic universities, which is why they spent a large sum of money to go out.

Of course, there are also many who have studied abroad since childhood; their parents hope they will be influenced by both Western and Eastern cultures from a young age, but whether they go or not is a personal choice.

Ms. Qu said from the side, "I heard your family background wasn't very good growing up, and your father went bankrupt during your middle school years, didn't he?"

Touching on a sore spot, Bai Shuruo's heart sank.

At the same time, she thought to herself, who digs into someone's pain the first time they meet?

Ms. Qu was clearly well-versed in social graces; as soon as she finished her question, she added, "Sigh, actually, eight or nine out of ten things in life are unsatisfactory; whose life is ever smooth sailing? You had it a bit rough when you were young, but you have Yangting now. Yangting is a child I've watched grow up; he is very principled in everything he does. Regardless of whether he likes it or not, once he marries, he is certainly devoted to the end."

Bai Shuruo: "..."

Han Jiani asked again, "The eldest cousin-in-law looks about the same age as me, right? I also just returned to the country last month and plan to play for a year or so before going to work at the group. What about you? Are you going to work at Baiyin Group too?"

Bai Shuruo said, "I work in Fengcheng, doing industrial design."

It was her first time hearing of Baiyin Group; it was presumably Han Yangting's family business.

Han Jiani asked, "Why not work at Baiyin? You are the eldest cousin's person; you can hold any position you want inside, unless you... don't have the education or qualifications. By the way, what level is your English? At Baiyin, any position requires English Level 6."

Bai Shuruo said, "Just Level 6."

"..." This was clearly not the result Han Jiani wanted. She said sheepishly, "I've seen many people who pass Level 6 domestically who can't necessarily communicate with foreigners. But it doesn't matter, you are the eldest cousin's person after all. When you come to work at Baiyin, we'll have company, and we can have the driver pick us up and drop us off together."

Bai Shuruo smiled.

Han Jiani clearly looked down on her, and what she said was laced with sarcasm.

"I'm not used to being picked up and dropped off; it's better to work in Fengcheng. Taking the subway and bus is quite convenient."

"The subway? Isn't that very crowded? The bus is dirty too, and with the current environment being bad, there are viruses everywhere."

Bai Shuruo smiled and said, "Just take good precautions; everyone gets by like that."

By the time the conversation reached this point, Bai Shuruo was already feeling frantic inside and just wanted it to end quickly. She glanced at Han Yangting, who was sitting on the sofa nearby.

A one-year-old toddler had somehow walked up to him, grabbing him with small milky hands and babbling at him. Han Yangting was usually indifferent toward his younger cousins, but he showed a rare smile for this toddler and even pinched the toddler's cheek.

Bai Shuruo thought to herself that at his age, he must like children.

Seeing Bai Shuruo looking at Han Yangting, Ms. Qu smiled again and said, "Ruoruo, Yangting likes children; you should be giving birth soon, right? There are few people in the First Branch, so the family's hopes are all on you."

Han Jiani said, "Getting married too early isn't good either. I still want to play for a few more years; I won't get married before I'm thirty. Luckily, I'm not married yet."

Ms. Qu said dotingly, "You can get married whenever you want; I'm not rushing you."

Bai Shuruo was awkwardly dealing with the mother and daughter when Han Yangting somehow came over and sat down beside her. He took her hand and crossed his legs, looking unfathomable and unapproachable.

Once he came over, Ms. Qu and Han Jiani didn't dare ask Bai Shuruo any more questions.

Ms. Qu was very polite to Han Yangting. "Yangting, why did you come over? Are you afraid we're bullying Ruoruo? We just chatted with Ruoruo for a while and felt that Ruoruo is a very good girl, quite strong."

Han Jiani also said, "That's right, the eldest cousin-in-law gives me the feeling of a female lead in a novel—pretty and strong. I said before, why do the 'bosses' in novels like her type? Turns out the 'bosses' in reality like it too. Novels really don't deceive me."

21-year-old Han Jiaren asked from the side, "The ones the 'bosses' like are all Cinderellas, right? Are you saying the eldest cousin-in-law is a Cinderella?"

Han Jiani quickly said, "Cinderella was once a princess too. Once Cinderella meets the prince, she becomes a princess consort."

Han Yangting raised his watch, checked the time, and said, "It's almost noon. Second Aunt, why not have lunch here? Tell me what you want to eat, and I'll call the cook over."

"Oh, how could we?" Ms. Qu knew Han Yangting was issuing an eviction order, so she smiled and said, "We just came to see Ruoruo. Ruoruo shouldn't be in a rush to return to Fengcheng, right? Why not come over to our place to sit for a while? Although our Number Two Castle isn't as big as yours, we have more people, so you definitely won't be lonely."

Bai Shuruo thought: It wouldn't be lonely, but it would be agonizing; it's better to have fewer people here.

The group from the Second Branch arrived in a lively manner and left in a lively manner.

Even though the distance wasn't far, they still got on the sightseeing carts inside the Castle. One cart wasn't enough, so they drove two.

In the carts, the group started chattering away again.

Han Jiaren said, "How could the eldest cousin marry such a Cinderella? I just observed her carefully; she doesn't have a single designer item on her, and her sweatpants are even a common sports brand, one that costs a hundred or so a pair."

Ms. Qu said, "You're just too used to eating and dressing well, so you don't know the hardships of the common people. Our country has plenty of poor people. Never mind pants that cost a hundred; there are people who can't even afford pants that cost a dozen yuan. That's why I always tell you to cherish the life you have now."

Han Chunqiu said, "It's not that you need to cherish the life you have now; you need to strive for success. Your grandfather has always emphasized that we shouldn't lose to the First Branch, but the current situation is that the First Branch is getting stronger and stronger."

The eldest son, Han Ketian, said, "So what if they get bigger and stronger? With just those few people, how much money can they spend?"

Han Chunqiu said, "If Grandfather heard you say that, he would beat you to death."

"It's the truth."

Han Jiaren added, "Grandfather has been telling us since we were little to compete with the First Branch, to snatch from the First Branch, but we don't know how to compete or snatch. I actually think we shouldn't be in a hurry. If the people in the First Branch stay this few, won't the family property all be ours in the end?"

Ms. Qu said, "How could it stay few? Didn't Han Yangting marry a wife? As long as he's married, he'll surely have children before long. Naturally, the more children, the more people there will be."

Han Jiani said, "What if Bai Shuruo can't have children?"

The group suddenly fell silent for a moment, then looked at Han Jiani one after another.

Han Jiani asked, "Why are you all looking at me? Did I say something wrong?"

Ms. Qu's eyes brightened, and she said, "Let's talk about it when we get home; it's not convenient to talk here."