bookbashuk Chapter 463 The more you try to stop it, the more counterproductive it becomes.
Chapter 463 The more you try to stop it, the more counterproductive it becomes.
Looking at his naive yet stubborn appearance, Lu Boyi lost all patience, shook his head, and turned to leave.
Seeing the look in Lu Boyi's eyes, as if he were looking at an idiot, Lu Boxi's anger flared instantly. He shouted at Lu Boyi's retreating back, "Lu Boyi! What do you mean? Explain yourself!"
Lu Boyan quickly grabbed him and advised, "Second brother, don't get agitated. To be honest, she's really not right for you. Why don't you give her some breakup money and let it go?"
"If you really marry her, there will never be peace in your home. She's too cunning; you can't outsmart her."
Lu Boyan didn't dare to tell the truth at all. He had already figured it out when he went shopping with them yesterday afternoon.
Her future sister-in-law is very shrewd, just like herself.
But my second brother, apart from being handsome, is completely naive and uneducated.
With his limited cunning, he dared to try and survive in the entertainment industry. If it weren't for his family's company, he would have been devoured long ago, leaving not even a trace.
Lu Boxi wouldn't listen at all. She shook off his hand, her tone aggrieved and angry: "I don't know what Zhizhi did to make you all hate her so much! You're just deliberately targeting her!"
After saying that, he turned around and ran away angrily, leaving Lu Boyan alone in the pavilion, sighing helplessly.
He knew in his heart that his mother was never the kind of person who was picky or disapproving of her daughter-in-law; this time, she was truly angered by his second brother's judgment.
Meanwhile, Shen Li and Lu's mother returned to the courtyard where her grandmother lived.
Several elders were sitting in the courtyard, basking in the sun and chatting. The weather was lovely today.
The warm sunlight shone on her body, but it couldn't dispel the gloom in Shen Li's heart.
Everyone noticed the silence during lunch and understood why Shen Li was unhappy.
They all understood the significance of that "no trouble" token. Any person of upright character and integrity would not casually accept such a valuable and meaningful token from someone else, much less actively ask for it.
Mother Lu held Shen Li's hand and gently comforted her, "Alright, alright, don't be angry. It's not worth ruining your health."
Lu Sheng, standing to the side, watched Shen Li's puffed-up cheeks puffed out in anger.
Feeling both sorry for him and finding him adorable, she said in a deep voice, "Don't be angry, I'll go and give him a good beating later and let him know he's wrong."
Shen Li quickly grabbed him, her voice urgent: "No, no, you're too rough. What if you hurt Lao Er? No matter how immature he is, he's still our child."
Lu Sheng couldn't help but laugh at her insincere expression.
Look!
Even if you're angry with your own child, you can't bring yourself to lay a hand on them.
"See, you still can't bear to part with them, can you? The children are grown up and have their own ideas. Let them handle their own affairs. What kind of life they choose is their own choice, and we can't stop them."
The more you try to stop them, the more counterproductive it becomes.
Shen Li took a deep breath, suppressing her anger and grievances, and nodded gently: "Okay, I understand."
The group chatted for a while in the courtyard, and as they talked, Shen Li's mood gradually calmed down. Afterwards, they all went back to their rooms.
Shen Li returned to her room and went straight to the dressing table—on which sat an exquisite gift box.
It was the gift she took out yesterday, the gift she intended to give Zhao Yizhi before she left.
After all, the young girl has already visited the man's home, so he can't leave her without giving her anything.
It was an antique corsage made with wild Mississippi pearls from 1910.
Platinum and gold are intertwined and set with tiny diamonds. The design is both vintage and luxurious, and it is impossible to look away at first glance.
It is strikingly beautiful and has extremely high collectible value—something that money can never easily buy.
It is extremely precious, yet it has always been priceless and unavailable for sale.
After all, those who can afford it don't care about the price; while those who want to sell it at a high price find it difficult to find buyers.
Shen Li spent over 100,000 yuan to acquire it. She has always had a fondness for collecting antique jewelry, and she can find not only items from the 1910s, but also some rare pieces from the 18th century.
She had originally thought that the pearl corsage was elegant and would make even a young girl like Zhao Yizhi look gentle and beautiful, but now she had no intention of giving it to her.
Seeing her dilemma, Lu Sheng said softly, "If you want to send it, then send it; if you don't want to send it, then don't. Don't make things difficult for yourself."
Shen Li was taken aback upon hearing this, and suddenly realized that he had lived too comfortably and smoothly for the past twenty years, to the point that even such a small matter could make him feel depressed and unable to find relief.
Ultimately, this is not a big deal, and there's no need to get angry with yourself or feel depressed.
On the other side, after being scolded by his elder brother Lu Sheng, Lu Boxi returned to the main hall in the front yard in a huff.
When Zhao Yizhi saw him return, she immediately put on a face as if she had suffered a great injustice, and her eyes were slightly red.
Upon seeing this, Lu Boxi's heart tightened, and he quickly stepped forward: "What's wrong? Why are you here alone? Where's Xiaozhi?"
Zhao Yizhi lowered her eyes, her voice choked with a hint of grievance: "Xiao Zhi went back to the courtyard. She probably doesn't like me wearing your 'nothing happened' badge."
"I told her that I could only borrow it for one day and would return it to her tomorrow, but she was still unhappy. She said that this was a peace amulet that her aunt had personally prayed for for you, and it shouldn't be given to outsiders."
As she spoke, she reached down and loosened the rope holding the "Nothing Happened" sign from the back of her neck, making a gesture as if she were about to take it off. Her fingertips curled slightly, and her eyes were filled with resentment and grievance.
Seeing his beloved woman in such a state, Lu Boxi felt extremely guilty.
He quickly pressed her hand down: "It's my fault. I didn't explain it clearly to them. I put it on for you voluntarily, which made them misunderstand."
"Just wear it. It's just a piece of jewelry, no need to make a fuss. Xiaozhi is still young, and she's at the age where she doesn't hold her tongue. As her sister-in-law, you should take it to heart."
Zhao Yizhi shook her head slightly, her tone becoming increasingly troubled: "Xiaozhi is still young, of course I won't hold it against her, but you should take this 'no trouble' plaque back! Otherwise your aunt will be angry if she finds out."
Although that's what he said on the surface, she still felt a little uncomfortable hearing that he was still wholeheartedly protecting his sister.
Lu Boxi hesitated for a moment, then looked up and asked, "If you gave me something valuable, and I immediately gave it to my mother, would you be angry?"
Zhao Yizhi immediately shook her head, her tone sincere: "How could that be! If I give you something valuable, then it's yours."
"The fact that you gave it to your aunt means that what I gave you suits both your and her tastes; otherwise, you wouldn't have given it to her. Besides, your aunt is your own mother; what is there that she can't give away?"
But she thought to herself: In the end, she couldn't afford anything truly valuable; this was just a favor she was doing.