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Chapter 27 Mother and Daughter's Second Conversation

"Nothing much, just wanted to ask how Grandma is doing, and about your work."

Shen Youyou said with a smile on the phone.

Shen Yourong felt a pang of panic, but she calmed herself down and said in a composed manner, "Grandma is fine. She's still in the hospital. I've hired a caregiver to look after her. Don't worry about my work. Just focus on your studies. I've almost raised enough money for Grandma's treatment."

Shen Yourong's tone was tinged with happiness, and her gaze unconsciously drifted to the Luman G-Class in front of her, her eyes filled with gratitude and tenderness.

"Really? You've raised so much money? Where did you borrow it from?"

On the phone, Shen Youyou heard her mother say that they had almost raised enough money for her grandmother's medical treatment, and she became noticeably more excited, her tone becoming more animated as she pressed her mother for answers.

She knew that the old lady had breast cancer. Although the main drugs for treating breast cancer are now covered by medical insurance, it is still a considerable expense for this family. The doctor said that, conservatively speaking, they would need to prepare at least 500,000 yuan!

Five hundred thousand!

This is such a large sum of money that this family simply cannot afford; they can't even borrow it.

But to her surprise, her mother said that she had almost raised enough money, which made her a little uneasy. As a member of the family, she naturally hoped that her grandmother's illness could get better as soon as possible, no matter how much it cost.

But at the same time, she also wanted to know who had lent her the money; she had to remember this kindness.

If Mom can't pay it back, then I'll pay it back myself!

She understood the simple principle of repaying a small kindness with a great one.

Shen Yourong's face flushed slightly, her eyes darted around, and she said, "Don't worry about this. Just focus on your studies. Don't worry, Grandma will get better."

Then, without waiting for the other person to speak, she changed the subject and said, "Youyou, Mom has something to ask you."

Shen Youyou: "What is it?"

Shen Yourong pursed her lips, her eyes shimmering as she glanced at the Mercedes-Benz G-Class in front of her. As if afraid the other vehicle might overhear, she whispered, "Tell me, if Mom finds a boyfriend, would you mind?"

Shen Youyou on the phone paused for a moment, as if she had thought of something, then laughed and said, "Of course I don't mind. You've worked so hard all these years, it's time to find someone to rely on. But what's the other person's character like? How old are they? Are they good enough for you?"

Clearly, Shen Youyou had already anticipated this.

Considering that she had almost raised enough money for her grandmother's medical treatment, she was fairly certain that her mother had "sold" her.

Either she asked the man for a large dowry.

She's either being kept by a man.

The former is better; at least there is a stable marriage. As long as feelings are cultivated and the mother is willing, she won't say anything.

But if it's the latter... Shen Youyou felt a little anxious. If it's the latter, she would rather find another way herself than have her mother "go astray".

But she knew that once her mother made a decision, it would be difficult for her to change it.

They could only try to get relevant information indirectly.

"Mom, you sound a bit excited today. You haven't actually found a boyfriend, have you?"

Shen Youyou pressed for an answer again.

Hearing her daughter's words, Shen Yourong couldn't help but smile, revealing her genuine happiness.

"Hmm...we're still getting to know each other. We'll talk about the specifics when you're on vacation. So far, things are going well. It's not that he's not good enough for Mom, but rather that your mom isn't quite good enough for him..."

Shen Yourong's voice carried a hint of emotion, and she felt a little uneasy.

She had inquired and found out that Ning Xiuyang was only 21 years old, just 3 years older than her daughter.

I wonder what my daughter would think if she found out that I had a boyfriend who was about the same age as her.

There's also Ning Xiuyang.

If he knew that I had a daughter who was a little younger than him, would he be disgusted by it?

Hearing her mother's words, Shen Youyou's heart skipped a beat. It seemed that her prediction was correct. It was most likely the second possibility. Otherwise, why would her mother say that she was not good enough for him?

Shen Youyou continued to press for answers, but Shen Yourong evaded the question.

In the end, Shen Youyou only learned that the man who suddenly appeared next to her mother was about the same age as her, and that the money her grandmother needed for treatment came from that man.

However, my mother said it wasn't about being kept or receiving a bride price.

This confused her.

Could it really be because of love?

Why would a handsome young man in his early twenties, in the prime of his life, date a woman his mother's age?

Although my mother is not bad in terms of figure or temperament, she looks more charming than many women in their twenties.

But age is an insurmountable hurdle.

She simply couldn't understand it.

It's a pity she's not a man and doesn't understand men's preferences.

While seventeen or eighteen-year-old girls are certainly youthful and beautiful, thirty-year-old women are even more charming and sophisticated.

……

Back at the mall, after parking their car, the two contacted each other via WeChat and met at the elevator.

Upon meeting, Shen Yourong's face flushed slightly, and her beautiful peach blossom eyes, which always seemed to be filled with deep affection, shone with a dazzling light. When she looked at Ning Xiuyang, a touch of shyness added just the right amount of charm to her.

"He's getting impatient!"

Holding Shen Yourong's slender and soft waist, Ning Xiuyang whispered something in her ear.

Shen Yourong was stunned for a moment, then looked at Ning Xiuyang, puzzled.

But seeing the malicious smile on the other person's lips and feeling the sudden force pressing against her waist, she instantly understood.

The blush on her cheeks suddenly made her even more beautiful, and her peach-blossom eyes were incomparably shimmering, as alluring as a spring lake rippling with waves.

"It'll be soon, it'll be soon..."

Shen Yourong lowered her eyes shyly and comforted her gently.

[Note: Shen Yourong's affinity with you has increased, currently at 87 points (Admiration)!]

For safety reasons, the elevators in shopping malls are not as fast as those in many office buildings or residential buildings, but they still go up very quickly for each floor.

However, for Shen Yourong and Ning Xiuyang at this moment, this speed is still not fast enough!

The two were so close together that they couldn't wait any longer. Their eyes were filled with eagerness, and a warm, ambiguous atmosphere spread through their hearts.

When the elevator stopped on the 18th floor, the two immediately got out.

After showing my identification at the front desk and receiving the items from the Van Cleef & Arpels saleswoman, I was led to my room by a dedicated housekeeper.

"Mr. Ning, Ms. Shen, our executive suite offers a set menu that includes lunch. Would you like to have lunch with us?"

The housekeeper, Li Huanwen, looked at Ning Xiuyang and asked respectfully.

Ning Xiuyang nodded immediately. If he didn't eat his fill, he wouldn't have the energy to work later. Let's get to work!

"Okay, sir, here's the menu. You can order anything from here."

With a gentle smile, Li Huanwen turned on the tablet, brought up the page, and handed it to Ning Xiuyang and Shen Yourong.

Shen Yourong was dumbfounded when she saw the dazzling array of dishes on the table.

This isn't a dish meant to fill people's stomachs; it's clearly flowers meant to be admired!

Ning Xiuyang looked at the menu and first asked Shen Yourong if she had any dietary restrictions. After receiving a reply, he casually ordered a few items, and then asked Shen Yourong to order a few more dishes.

Upon learning that it was a free lunch, Shen Yourong didn't stand on ceremony and ordered several more.

"It will take about an hour to serve the meal. Please take a short rest. If you need anything, please feel free to call me anytime via the internal phone. I am at your service 24 hours a day," Li Huanwen said respectfully before leaving.

As soon as Li Huanwen gently closed the door, before Ning Xiuyang could move, Shen Yourong could no longer resist and took the initiative to squeeze into Ning Xiuyang's arms, offering her soft lips.