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Chapter 428: Does the "Little Uncle Literature" Become Reality?

Shen Li sighed softly, her concerns remaining unchanged.

She didn't think highly of Shen Hezhi at all. She still remembered the gloom and wariness in his eyes when she first met the child. It was the kind of look that comes from experiencing too much suffering, a look that was both stubborn and ruthless.

She was afraid that Nuannuan was too soft-hearted to handle someone like him, and even more afraid that Nuannuan would give her heart to the wrong person and end up getting hurt.

Although Shen Hezhi has toned down his personality a lot over the years, you can't see into someone's heart, and no one knows what he's really thinking.

Looking into Nuannuan's earnest eyes, she finally softened: "How do you want me to help you?"

Nuannuan's eyes lit up instantly, and she quickly said, "Auntie, please help me persuade Grandpa, Grandma, and my dad to agree to us being together. As for the rest, I'll handle Shen Hezhi myself!"

Seeing her expectant look, Shen Li poured cold water on her hopes: "Aren't you afraid that even if I help you convince your family, you won't be able to handle him yourself?"

Nuan Nuan took a deep breath, her eyes resolute: "If I really can't handle him, then I'll agree to my family's arrangement and marry anyone they think is suitable."

Anyway, it doesn't seem to matter who I marry if it's not Shen Hezhi.

Looking at her stubborn expression, Shen Li felt both heartache and helplessness, and could only sigh softly, "Sigh..."

She raised her hand and gently patted Nuannuan's shoulder, saying earnestly, "In this world, it's best to have love by your side, but if you can't have it, there's no need to force it. In the end, you must love yourself first before you have the energy to love others..."

She was actually very conflicted. After what happened with Lan Wei, she no longer wanted to get involved in other people's emotional entanglements.

Love is a very unpredictable thing, like an unknown whirlpool. No one knows what the outcome will be once they step into it.

But seeing Nuannuan looking depressed and exhausted from being tormented by her relationship, she couldn't bear it.

Nuannuan lost her mother at a young age. Her father's love was deep but he was not good at expressing it. As her aunt, she should have shown her more love.

There were some things she had to make clear beforehand: "Nuan Nuan, your aunt has to remind you that it's best for girls not to marry down. Throughout history, nine out of ten girls who married down ended up making a mistake."

Nuannuan frowned in confusion: "Why?"

Shen Li patiently analyzed, "Have you ever thought about it? Shen Hezhi's experience, having been orphaned at a young age and living a life of constant displacement, inevitably leaves him with trauma, and he may even harbor resentment and hatred."

"He hasn't even healed himself, so how could he understand what love is, or how to love others?"

Nuannuan remained resolute: "It's alright, I can teach him. I'll stay with him and slowly heal him, letting him know what warmth and love are."

Shen Li looked up at the full moon in the sky and rolled her eyes inwardly: Okay, typical love-struck fool, can't be persuaded.

She changed her approach and continued, "So, what about his abilities? Does he have ambition?"

Mentioning Shen Hezhi's abilities, Nuannuan's eyes instantly lit up, her tone full of pride: "He is a top student at Huada University, his academic performance has always been among the best, and he has won many national awards."

Shen Li's concerns lessened slightly: "Alright, if you have the ability, you don't need to feel too inferior. A person's ability is their own source of confidence, allowing them to be more composed and self-assured when facing external doubts."

The most terrifying thing about a woman marrying down is not the difference in family background, but that the other party has neither a good family background nor any ability, and she becomes extremely self-conscious and sensitive because of it.

This double inferiority complex can easily lead to paranoia, irrationality, and difficulty in communication, ultimately causing both parties to suffer.

Shen Hezhi is capable enough to refuse Nuannuan's confession.

This shows that he is not the kind of person who is opportunistic or vain.

This made Shen Li feel more favorably toward him.

However, she still had some doubts: could his rejection be a ploy to get her to back down?

After a moment's hesitation, Shen Li made a decision: "I'll talk to your grandparents and your father on your behalf. But ultimately, matters of the heart are up to you. You'll have to talk to Shen Hezhi yourself."

Nuannuan was overjoyed and excitedly hugged Shen Li's arm: "Auntie, you're so kind! Thank you!"

Shen Li quickly waved his hand, saying helplessly, "Stop, don't be too happy yet. I can only help you negotiate; whether it will work out is still uncertain."

Nuannuan, however, was full of confidence. She knew that her aunt held a high position in the family and that her words always carried weight.

There is hope as long as my aunt is willing to step in.

As for Shen Hezhi, she believed that as long as she persisted, she would eventually win him over.

The two chatted for a few more minutes as the night breeze blew by, carrying a slight chill.

Shen Li pulled her coat tighter around herself: "Let's go back. It's a bit cold outside, don't catch a cold."

When they returned to the living room, Shen Li told Nuan Nuan to go back to her room to rest first, while he went to the sofa.

Shen's mother was sitting on the sofa waiting for her, with Lu Nan and his mother beside her. The others were busy with their own things, some playing chess, some chatting, creating a harmonious and joyful atmosphere.

When Shen's mother saw her come in, she immediately got up to greet her and asked anxiously, "How did it go? How did your talk with Nuannuan go? What is she really thinking?"

Shen Li slowly sat down, picked up the warm water on the table, took a sip, and comforted her, "Mom, don't worry, I'll tell you slowly."

Shen's mother was a little puzzled: "Why am I in such a hurry? I just want to know if she really doesn't want to go on blind dates."

But when Shen Li revealed that Nuan Nuan liked Shen Hezhi, Shen's mother instantly exploded, her voice rising eight octaves: "How can that be! Who is Shen Hezhi?"

"That's your uncle's adopted son. By seniority, he's equivalent to Nuannuan's uncle. How can the two of them be together?"

Shen Li's heart skipped a beat; she knew that their generations were different now!

But they are not related by blood.

Is this a case of "younger brother literature" coming to life?

She looked helplessly at her elderly mother: "Didn't I tell you not to rush? Please let me finish what I have to say."

Lu Nan also came over, her face full of shock, and asked, "Sister Li, is what you're saying true? Nuan Nuan really likes Shen Hezhi?"

Shen Li nodded gently: "Yes, it's true."

Shen Li turned to Lu Nan and asked, "What do you think of Shen Hezhi? Give me an objective evaluation."

Lu Nan pondered for a moment, then slowly shook her head: "To be honest, I'm not too optimistic. That child is indeed very smart, knowledgeable, and his professional skills are undeniable."

"But he's too quiet and reserved. He rarely greets people and always exudes an aura that keeps strangers at bay, making him seem unapproachable."

Upon hearing this, Shen Li suddenly recalled Ming Xiangyang's appearance in his early years.

Back then, wasn't Ming Xiangyang just like Shen Hezhi—taciturn and extremely guarded?

But now, under the warm nurturing of the Shen family, he has become gentle and cheerful, completely different from before.

Well, people change eventually, maybe Shen Hezhi can gradually improve too?