chsdbacks Chapter 452 Mom...can you be a little more subtle?
Chapter 452 Mom...can you be a little more subtle?
Lu Boxi was taken aback by her blunt question.
He coughed violently, and his ears instantly turned so red they looked like they were about to bleed.
He stammered, "Mom... can you be a little more subtle? I'm twenty-two already. Isn't it normal to date and sleep together?"
Shen Li didn't bother to look at him, leaning back in her chair.
His gaze fell on the roof of the car, and his expression was somewhat helpless.
Lu Cheng understood her thoughts.
He quietly took her hand and gently squeezed her palm with his fingertips, as if to comfort her silently.
Shen Li took a deep breath and silently repeated in his heart: Children and grandchildren have their own blessings.
Well, now that I've taken the girl's body, I have to take responsibility.
Whether she likes it or not is not important; ultimately, young people have to live their own lives.
Anyway, we won't be living together in the future, and apart from holidays, we won't have much interaction on ordinary days.
After thinking it through, she turned to look at Lu Boxi, her tone softening slightly: "Well, since you like her, treat her well. Don't wrong the young lady, and don't embarrass the Lu family."
Lu Boxi immediately beamed with joy, patting his chest and assuring her, "Mom, don't worry, I'll definitely treat Yizhi well!"
Shen Li didn't speak again, closed her eyes to rest.
But I still felt uneasy—what if Zhao Yizhi wasn't a good person?
But then I thought about it again and realized I was worrying unnecessarily.
Perhaps she's a nice girl too?
But deep down, a voice always reminded her: people you don't like at first sight are often the ones you'll never like in your life.
The car drove smoothly for an hour before finally arriving at the Lu family's castle.
The servants were already waiting at the door. When they saw them get out of the car, they quickly stepped forward to take the things from their hands and respectfully led them into the house.
As soon as they entered the living room, Ming Xiangyang walked in from outside, a smile on his face.
Lu Boyi spoke first, his tone respectful and friendly: "Greetings, Godfather."
Ming Xiangyang's gaze fell on him, and his smile deepened: "Bo Yi is back? You must be tired from your journey. How did you do abroad?"
"That's good, Godfather." Lu Boyi nodded gently.
Ming Xiangyang grabbed his hand, her tone urgent: "When are you planning to go to the company? You graduated with a master's degree from Cambridge, you can't just stay at home doing nothing."
Lu Boyi paused for a moment, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes: "Godfather, is it in such a hurry? I want to rest at home for half a month and adjust my condition."
To everyone's surprise, Ming Xiangyang immediately said, "What rest? Why don't you come work for your godfather's company? He'll make you the CEO right away, much easier than starting from the bottom at your dad's company!"
Lu Boyi quickly waved his hand and said with a smile, "Godfather, no need. You should leave your company to Third Brother."
He knew perfectly well that his second brother, Lu Boxi, had no interest in managing the company and only wanted to make it in the entertainment industry.
The third brother is still young and in school, so he is the most suitable successor to Ming Xiangyang Company.
As for the second son, with his impetuous nature, if he were to manage the company, he would squander even the largest family fortune within five years.
Ming Xiangyang frowned: "Your third brother is still studying, how can he have time to manage the company? How about this, you can work at both companies, spending one day at each, and manage both?"
Lu Boyi looked helpless and said with a wry smile, "Godfather, even an ox or a horse can't withstand this kind of treatment!"
Ming Xiangyang burst into laughter, patting him on the shoulder and saying, "You're just like your dad, getting better and better at witty banter!"
Shen Li came down the stairs, looked at the two people laughing heartily in the living room, and asked with a smile, "What are you two talking about that makes you laugh so happily?"
Lu Boyi turned to look at her, his tone tinged with grievance: "Mom, my godfather wants me to run back and forth between the two companies, treating me like a beast of burden."
Shen Li looked at Ming Xiangyang and said, feigning anger, "Ming Xiangyang, how could you bully Boyi? He just got back and hasn't had a proper rest yet."
Ming Xiangyang looked wronged and glanced at the cunning Lu Boyi beside him.
He said helplessly, "How could I dare to bully him? I just wanted him to take over the company as soon as possible, but this kid misunderstood me. It seems I haven't studied enough; my brain has become dull."
Shen Li watched the two bickering.
A slight smile involuntarily appeared on her lips, and her eyes were filled with warmth.
After dinner, Lu Boxi drove his flashy sports car out.
Shen Li ignored him—she had assigned a personal bodyguard to each of her children.
They were taught from a young age to call their bodyguards immediately if anything happened, so they knew what to do.
Besides, the children all have their own circles. Shen Li has taught them to discern people's intentions since they were young. If they can still be deceived after this, then they are just not learning from their mistakes. Consider it as accumulating life experience.
The moon is exceptionally round tonight, its gentle light spilling into the courtyard, creating a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere.
Shen Li sat in the garden pavilion, looking up at the sky full of brilliant stars, and looking down at the distant lights of thousands of homes, feeling warm and cozy.
Once people's material needs are met, all they seek is spiritual comfort.
That's why Lu Cheng and Ming Xiangyang always try to spend more time with her, both emotionally and physically.
While she was still in a daze, a pair of hands suddenly reached out from in front of her and gently draped a thin blanket over her, dispelling the chill of the night dew.
Shen Li looked up and met Lu Boyi's gentle eyes, asking softly, "It's so late, why aren't you resting?"
Lu Boyi sat down on the stone bench next to her, his voice gentle: "I saw Mother sitting here to cool off, and I was worried you would catch a cold, so I came to check on you."
Shen Li looked at her eldest son, her eyes filled with satisfaction.
—This child is outstanding in every way: family background, looks, education, and figure. He is so perfect that he is beyond reproach. I wonder which lucky girl will be lucky enough to marry him in the future.
Having more children is useless; at least one of them will amount to something.
Looking at his gentle and refined appearance, he resembles his older brothers in their younger days.
He is as refined as the second brother, and as taciturn as the eldest brother.
She couldn't help but ask, "Bo Yi, your younger brother already has someone he likes. You're twenty-two years old, don't you have a girl you like?"
Lu Boyi pursed his lips slightly, his tone calm but earnest: "No. Mother, if you have a daughter-in-law you're satisfied with, feel free to tell me."
Shen Li sat up abruptly, her tone firm: "Silly child, your wife has to be someone you like! After all, you'll be spending your whole life with her, so Mom can't make that decision for you."
Lu Boyi looked up at her, a hint of dependence in his eyes: "I trust my mother's judgment. If my mother likes something, I will definitely like it too."