Spoiled By the Young Master After Reborn In the 80s
Chapter 278: Two hundred seventy-seven, decision

Chapter 278: Two hundred seventy-seven, decision

Luo Qianyu smiled and nodded, "I fell in love with her at first sight."

"Oh, then can you tell me about your relationship?" Luo Shu asked. She was even more curious about who the girl was now; it wouldn’t do if she weren’t her mother from her past life.

After thinking for a moment, Luo Qianyu said, "She is a very special woman, clean and beautiful. Although her personality is somewhat aloof, she has an attractive quality that captivated me the moment I first saw her. I felt she was my other half for life. Knowing she was studying at Jinchen University, I went to her school to teach. After some time interacting, I clearly felt that she had a good impression of me, but just when I thought I was successful, she suddenly retreated. To avoid me, she even changed her original lifestyle."

Luo Qianyu shook his head in distress, "What do you think made her suddenly change like that?"

"Who is she?" Luo Shu felt frustrated. He’d spoken so much but still hadn’t gotten to the point.

"Why do you need to know who she is?" Luo Qianyu asked curiously. Even if he told her the name, she might not know her.

Luo Shu touched her nose, "The girl you mentioned resembles someone I know. Her name is Yang Muxue; I just want to know if there could possibly be such a coincidence in this world." Since he wasn’t forthcoming, she could only probe.

"When did you meet her?" Luo Qianyu asked in surprise.

"I saw her once at the joint Qin Family and Bai Family wedding. At the time, Yan Lixing was sitting with her, and he seemed to have a good opinion of her," Luo Shu said. It seems it really was her mother; she didn’t expect them to have such a romantic history.

Luo Qianyu picked up his teacup and took a gentle sip, "First, tell me what you think about her sudden change in attitude." He was interested in learning why Xuexue had suddenly changed her mind; as for a rival like Yan Lixing, he didn’t even consider him worthy of attention.

After some thought, Luo Shu said, "I think there are two possibilities: either she already has a fiancé, or it has to do with her family background."

Luo Qianyu frowned in contemplation, tapping the rim of his teacup with his slender fingers, "The first possibility doesn’t exist; I’ve checked her background. As for the second, her parents have passed away, and the Yang family doesn’t care much about her."

Luo Shu smiled, "Not caring doesn’t mean they won’t use and control Muxue. Families like the Yang family, though considered prominent in Jinchen, still fall short compared to the real major families. With Yan Lixing interested in Muxue, it’s very likely that the Yang family has already made arrangements for her marriage."

Hearing Luo Shu’s analysis, Luo Qianyu’s eyes lit up, "Are you saying that Muxue knows she could likely become a sacrificial piece in her family’s quest for benefits, and that’s why she’s deliberately avoiding the situation?" If he revealed his own status to the head of the Yang family, telling him that he fancied Xuexue, would the head of the Yang family immediately agree to give her to him in marriage? After all, his Divine Doctor Family was more powerful than the Yan Family.

"This is just my guess; you still need to verify it yourself," Luo Shu said with a smile. Since it was her mother from her former life, she was no longer concerned.

Luo Qianyu smiled and nodded, "Shushu, if I succeed, I’ll treat you and your sister-in-law to a meal."

Lifting her teacup, Luo Shu smiled and said, "Then I wish you an early victory in love." However, if they got married two years earlier, would that change anything? Well, best not to worry about that now.

"I’ll take your good wishes!" Luo Qian Yu raised his cup to Luo Shu’s and laughed heartily.

As soon as school was out, Yang Muxue was picked up and brought back to the Yang family home.

Upon entering the hall, she saw that the main members of the Yang family had already gathered, which gave her a bad premonition.

"Grandfather! Big uncle! Second uncle! Fourth uncle!" After greeting everyone, Yang Muxue sat down in a chair as indicated by the head of the Yang family, Yang Hesheng.

Once Yang Muxue sat down, Yang Hesheng cleared his throat and said, "Muxue, you’re not young anymore, and it’s time to consider your lifelong affairs. The other day, that young man from the Yan Family visited. He told me he has a good impression of you. I think you’re well matched, so I’ve decided on this. Prepare yourself; we’ll set a date for you." To become in-laws with one of Jinchen’s three great families, the Yan Family had always been his ambition. He never imagined that this granddaughter, whom he’d always undervalued, could attract the most promising Yan Lixing.

Yang Muxue’s head was lowered, and her complexion slightly paled. She very much wanted to refuse, but she knew it would be in vain. To the Yang family, she was just a pawn to be manipulated.

"Muxue, did you hear what I said?" Yang Hesheng asked seriously, waiting for her response.

Slowly lifting her head, Yang Muxue looked at Yang Hesheng with indifference, "I heard." She had just decided to let go of her feelings, even if it wouldn’t lead to anything; she wanted to try and at least have memories to savor later. But before she could take that step, the family had already shackled her feet. It seemed she and he were never meant to be.

Yang Muxue didn’t know how she got home. Standing by the window, looking at the neighboring house that was unlit, a tear slowly slid down her cheek. Was she really going to accept this fate? To be a pawn controlled by her family, spending a lifetime of formal indifference with someone she didn’t love? No! She refused!

Biting her lip hard, Yang Muxue turned and walked to the wardrobe, took out some clothes to change into, along with the money she had saved for many years, and packed them in a bag. Seeing Luo Qianyu’s jacket, she extended her hand and packed it as well. She had made up her mind to leave this place, even if she were to live a hard life in the future; she didn’t want to spend a lifetime with someone she did not love, trapped in a respectful but indifferent marriage.

With her luggage in hand, Yang Muxue slipped out into the night. She stopped in front of Luo Qianyu’s door, gazed at it for a long time, then resolutely continued forward. Perhaps one day they would meet again, by then she might be old with graying hair, and he might have grandchildren around his knees. Maybe this was goodbye forever.

Yang Muxue walked aimlessly forward, not knowing where to go, just moving on until she found a place she liked, where she would finally stop.