Chapter 273

His son hadn't returned for over two years, and she naturally knew the reason why.

After all, ever since Lin Yi's first semester of his freshman year,

the family hadn't given their son a single cent.

On the contrary, sometimes the son would send some money over.

Otherwise, Lin Xiaomei, whose studies were quite good, might not even be in school anymore.

"Actually, I haven't suffered much. My university life was pretty good; otherwise, I wouldn't have found a beautiful girlfriend in college!"

Lin Yi said with a laugh.

In truth, only he understood the bitterness and sweetness of it all.

He just didn't want his parents to feel guilty because of these things.

Hearing this, Xie Hongxia's expression improved slightly.

During this time, she had also seen photos of Han Yajing on Lin Yi's phone.

To be honest, she really hadn't expected her son to find a girlfriend as beautiful as a fairy.

"That's good, that's good. Come, let's have another drink, father and son!"

Lin Fu said.

"Dad, cheers!"

Lin Yi raised his glass to clink it, then downed it in one gulp.

As a result, on New Year's Eve, the father and son drank two bottles of Moutai.

Yet, neither of them was affected at all.

After the New Year's Eve dinner, Lin Yi also accompanied Lin Xiaomei to set off various fireworks.

During this time, the little secretary Li Xueying and Han Yajing both called him to wish him a Happy New Year.

After chatting for a while, Lin Yi hung up the calls with both of them.

In Changsha, Li Xueying hung up the phone and texted with Lin Yi for a while.

It was a pity that the signal in the mountainous area of Guizhou Province was poor; otherwise, she really would have wanted to video call Lin Yi.

Not having seen him for a while, Li Xueying truly missed this man, Lin Yi, in her heart.

After all, he was her first man.

The little secretary was now completely immersed in the man's tenderness.

"I'm asking you, who are you texting, you silly girl? What are you giggling about!?"

Li Mu said.

To this, Li Xueying replied bluntly:

"Why do you care who I'm chatting with!"

"Hey, you're not young anymore, you've already graduated from university, why haven't you found a partner yet?

How about the son of your Aunt Zhang? He's a PhD returnee!"

Li Mu said earnestly.

Come to think of it, her daughter had been her pride since she was a child.

Not only was she beautiful, but her grades were also excellent, and she was admitted to Fudan University in the Magic City with high marks in high school.

But when it came to relationships, this daughter seemed completely oblivious.

Other people's daughters started dating as soon as they entered university,

but this girl had gone four whole years without a single boyfriend.

It's strange to say; many parents are terrified of their daughters dating in high school,

but then they worry when their daughters don't date in university.

Clearly, Li Mu was just like that.

As a grassroots civil servant, she knew the daughter of a colleague at her unit

who was also quite good-looking, but after being picky, she was still single at over thirty.

Now it had become a difficult problem.

Men with good conditions didn't look at women in their thirties like that,

and the woman didn't look at men with poor conditions.

Li Mu was terrified that her daughter would end up like her colleague's daughter after being too picky.

You have to know that a woman's youth is very short.

Especially after reaching 25, one will soon enter the age of thirty.

"My dear mom, I'm only 23 right now, okay? Besides, that PhD returnee from Aunt Zhang's house you mentioned—listen to the name, Alfred University,

it's just fooling you older women who don't know any better; that's a diploma mill, okay!"

Li Xueying said helplessly.

"So what if it's a diploma mill? Your Aunt Zhang's husband is the Director Wen of our Education Bureau. When the time comes, his son will definitely enter our Education Bureau and become a leader!"

Li Mu advised.

"Heh, and then you, old lady, will get a promotion, right!"

Li Xueying said dismissively.

"What are you saying? What does this have to do with me? I'm doing this for you.

The Magic City is nice, but life isn't easy. You living outside alone makes us worry. It would be better to return to Changsha.

When the time comes, we can pull some strings, and with your diploma, you can pass the civil service exam and have a secure job!"

"And then what? Your daughter went to Fudan, only to end up as a grassroots civil servant, drinking tea in an office all day!"

Li Xueying continued:

"Sorry, I don't have that ambition!"

Hearing this, Li Mu looked at Li Fu, who was watching the Spring Festival Gala, and said irritably:

"Why don't you say something to her!"

"Say what? The daughter is grown up and has her own ideas. We as parents shouldn't interfere casually.

Besides, I don't approve of Yingying being a civil servant either. The office politics are intense, and our daughter definitely wouldn't adapt!"

Li Fu said.

"You just spoil her. I'm going to make dumpling wrappers!"

After Li Mu finished speaking, she went to the kitchen.

Only Li Xueying winked at her dad.

After Li Mu left, Li Fu asked:

"Tell me, did you find a boyfriend outside? When are you bringing him home!"

"How did you know, Dad!"

Li Xueying sat up straight on the sofa.

"What do you think your old man does for a living!?" Li Fu said.

"Isn't it just being a deputy director of a police station? You're at this age and still haven't been promoted, sigh!"

Li Xueying said.

Immediately, she was met with a glare from Li Fu.

"Fine, but I'll confess: it's true that I've fallen for a boy. He's two years younger than me, but he's very outstanding!"

Li Xueying told him about Lin Yi, just without mentioning that the other party was very rich.

She didn't want her parents to think she was with him for money.

"When you have time, bring him home, and I'll vet him for you!"

Li Fu said.

"It's not time for that yet!"

Li Xueying said, blushing.

At this moment, Lin Yi naturally didn't know

that Li Xueying and Han Yajing had both confessed about him.

However, since he had found two women, he naturally had psychological preparations.

As the saying goes, the boat will naturally straighten when it reaches the bridge.

On the third day of the Lunar New Year, Han Yajing took the high-speed rail to Guiyang.