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Chapter 480 Worried about you

Ming Nianxi glanced at Zhao Yizhi indifferently. To be fair, in terms of looks, she was no less attractive than Zhao Yizhi.

But Zhao Yizhi was decked out in designer brands from head to toe.

She exudes the air of a pampered young lady, in which she is indeed slightly inferior.

But Ming Nianxi knew in her heart that when she was out in the world, she couldn't lose face, and her status was always something she gave herself.

She curled her lips into a sneer, her tone sharp: "You're only talking about your family's assets. Why don't you also talk about your family's debts? Otherwise, you'll end up being insolvent and become a laughing stock."

Zhao Yizhi was rendered speechless, staring intently at Ming Nianxi's seemingly obedient and gentle face, secretly cursing in her heart.

—What a waste of such an innocent face, her mouth is sharper than a knife.

She took a deep breath, raised her hand and gently stroked the brooch on her chest, a hint of pride flashing in her eyes: "You haven't seen this brooch before, have you?"

"This is an antique brooch from the 19th century, a gift from Lu Boyi's mother. This means that I am approved by the Lu family elders. As for you, whether you can even meet Aunt Lu is a question."

She was referring to Lu Boyi's mother, not Lu Boxi, just to deliberately annoy Ming Nianxi.

As she spoke, she chuckled smugly, her eyes full of provocation, waiting to see Ming Nianxi's disappointed expression.

Ming Nianxi's gaze fell on the brooch on her chest.

To be honest, she took a liking to this brooch the moment they first met in the store, and even knew its origin.

She never expected that the brooch was a gift from Lu Boyi's mother—it seems that the Lu family has truly accepted Zhao Yizhi.

Ming Nianxi muttered to herself: Is Aunt Lu's taste really that bad? How could she possibly fall for someone like Zhao Yizhi?

On second thought, perhaps Zhao Yizhi was just good at pretending and had won over Aunt Lu.

The thought of becoming sisters-in-law with someone like that filled Ming Nianxi with dread.

But then a surge of determination arose within her—she wasn't the kind of person who would just whine and complain when faced with a problem, completely helpless.

At this moment, Ming Nianxi caught a glimpse of Zhao Yizhi's figure behind her, and a smile flashed in her eyes. She deliberately raised her voice and said, "Lu Yi, Yizhi said that she got your mother's consent, and that someone like me can't even see your mother. She said that your aunt only gave her a small gift."

Zhao Yizhi froze, turned her head sharply, and saw Lu Boyi standing not far away, his expression unreadable. Her heart skipped a beat.

—Ming Nianxi actually spoke so directly about the quarrel between women?

She hurriedly waved her hands, her voice trembling with panic: "I didn't, Ming Nianxi, you've misunderstood me!"

But Ming Nianxi didn't give her a chance to explain. She simply took out her phone and pressed play.

— Zhao Yizhi's arrogant and domineering tone just now was heard word for word.

Ming Nianxi looked up at Zhao Yizhi, her tone laced with sarcasm: "What? Is it still a misunderstanding?"

Lu Boyi's gaze fell on the brooch on Zhao Yizhi's chest, his expression remained unchanged, but he took out his phone and made a call.

Ming Nianxi and Zhao Yizhi were both puzzled, wondering what he wanted to do, until the call was connected. Lu Boyi pressed the speakerphone button, and Shen Li's gentle voice came from the other end: "Boyi, what's wrong?"

Lu Boyi spoke, his tone calm yet firm: "Mother, when are you coming back?"

Shen Li was somewhat puzzled, wondering why her son was suddenly asking this.

But she patiently replied, "I won't go back until school starts. What's wrong? Did something happen?"

Lu Boyi said calmly, "It's nothing, it's just that your eldest daughter-in-law wants to see you."

Upon hearing this, Shen Li's tone instantly brightened: "Really? Then Mother will go back tomorrow!"

Ming Nianxi was so startled that she quickly waved her hands and said urgently into the phone, "No, no, Auntie, you didn't need to come back so specially..."

How could she let Aunt Lu make a special trip for her?

That's really inappropriate.

Hearing Ming Nianxi's flustered voice on the other end of the phone, Shen Li smiled and took it as just a little playful banter between the young couple, without taking it to heart.

At this moment, Lu Boyi said again, "You can come back whenever you want, there's no rush, but Mother needs to prepare the gift in advance."

Shen Li instantly understood her son's meaning, and smiled, "Okay, Nianxi, is there anything you like? Just tell your aunt."

Lu Boyi turned to look at Ming Nianxi, his eyes gentle: "My mother asked you what you like?"

Ming Nianxi's cheeks instantly turned bright red, wishing she could find a hole to crawl into—how could someone ask about a gift so directly?

That's way too blunt.

Lu Boyi saw through her shyness, gently ruffled her hair, and said into the phone, "The gift for meeting her should not be less than an antique brooch."

Shen Li, being so perceptive, instantly understood the reason and said with a smile, "You were eating out with the second brother, weren't you?"

Lu Boyi hummed in response.

Shen Li already understood, and asked again, "Does Mother need to go back tomorrow?"

Before Lu Boyi could speak, Ming Nianxi hurriedly said into the phone, "No need, no need, Auntie, you can continue with your work!"

"Okay, then you two enjoy your meal. I won't bother you any longer." Shen Li smiled and hung up the phone.

After hanging up the phone, Lu Boyi looked at Ming Nianxi's flushed cheeks and said gently, "Your mother likes you very much."

Ming Nianxi, who was still somewhat bothered by Lu Boyi's bluntness,

The slight awkwardness in my heart vanished instantly, leaving only a feeling of warmth.

She turned to look at Zhao Yizhi, whose face was pale, and said with a playful provocation, "What should I do? I'm going to be your sister-in-law from now on. If you don't like it, you'll just have to find another boyfriend."

Zhao Yizhi clenched her fists tightly, her heart filled with resentment and jealousy.

—How could someone like Ming Nianxi, who has nothing and no background, gain Aunt Lu's approval?

Why should she be the Crown Princess of the Lu family?

Lu Boyi ignored Zhao Yizhi's unpleasant expression, reached out and took Ming Nianxi's hand, leading her towards the private room.

Ming Nianxi felt the warmth of his palm on her fingertips as he led her by the hand, and her heart began to race. She asked softly, "Why did you come out?"

Lu Boyi turned to look at her, his eyes full of tenderness: "I was worried about you."

Those three simple words warmed Ming Nianxi's heart, and she couldn't help but smile.