Chapter 1571 - 1565: Introversion (Part 1)

Gu Lan busied herself with tidying up the dining room, ignoring the puzzled expressions of the three.

It took more than half an hour before everything was clean and tidy.

Seeing the three sitting together in the living room, chatting, her face was full of warmth.

This time, she invited Lin Xi over not just for a simple meal.

Because with life improvements and stable business, things she previously dared not think of are now within reach, along with some wishes.

Life!

It’s not just about changes in material conditions and environment but also crucially about mental health and finding the right person.

For example, children shouldn’t be too isolated; it’s key to get along well with their peers and become good friends for healthy growth.

The same goes for young people and adults.

Take herself as an example.

Previously, she squeezed herself completely to support two children.

Otherwise, the two children wouldn’t have enough to eat, let alone go to school.

She barely paid attention to anything else.

Things like friendships and investing in oneself.

Now her concern is Xiaoxian.

Xiaoxian might look healthy and full of good energy.

But Gu Lan doesn’t exactly think so.

A long time ago!

Back when kids are innocent and lively, Xiaoxian was very cheerful.

However, she changed quickly.

Or rather, she started helping the family from then on.

Even though she couldn’t help much.

But she was very sensible, trying to do her best.

Meanwhile, she lost her childlike nature.

Gradually becoming reclusive and introverted.

Gu Lan and her husband had tried to counsel her at that time.

But it didn’t help much.

Xiaoxian was not like other kids.

She seemed to have matured early, much more understanding than typical kids.

Gu Lan and her husband felt guilty watching her.

Yet they couldn’t change reality or find any way forward.

They could only hope that someday life would improve or Xiaoxian would grow up and naturally find her own joy.

But even till now, she hasn’t seen Xiaoxian become truly cheerful.

At home, Xiaoxian doesn’t reveal much.

Outside is a different matter.

Gu Lan knows it.

Which is why she invited Lin Xi this time, hoping he could draw Xiaoxian out emotionally.

As for the notion that now they are university students, typically parents don’t allow their kids to date.

Even if allowed, they might not support it.

She’s a bit stronger in this aspect.

Essentially, she neither supports nor opposes it.

But Lin Xi is just too outstanding.

She’s afraid Lin Xi might be snatched away by someone else, even if her daughter is very excellent herself, comparing to others in many aspects.

However, Jiangnan University is not an ordinary school.

And recently, Lin Xi has been a great help to her family.

She has a good eye.

She knows he’s a good person!

But no no no!

This is not about giving a good person card!

Truthfully, she believes Lin Xi is someone reliable.

Young yet very capable.

Money and such!

She doesn’t particularly value it.

Given that Xiaoxian is now a student at Jiangnan University, won’t she easily find a good job after graduation?

And won’t a good job come with a good salary?

In other words, money won’t be an issue later on.

But she’s only seeing part of it.

Unaware that Lin Xi is a bit of a player.

Hmm!

So many girls.

If she knew, she probably wouldn’t have thought this way.

Most likely, today wouldn’t have this scene.

Which parent these days would let their daughter fall for a womanizer?

Especially one who currently has several women.

Just that, in this situation.

Her daughter won’t tell her!

Her son also won’t say anything.

It’s safe to say they’ve been completely won over by Lin Xi.

Even if she knew and opposed, it would be an irreversible fact.

Just as she’s worried.

Xiaoxian has become an introverted girl.

Her character is also quite stubborn.

Once decided, even she can’t change it.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have stayed introverted until now.

After finishing, Gu Lan sat beside the three.

She glanced at Gu Chen.

Gu Chen understood his mom’s intent, signaling him to leave.

He pretended not to see!

Hmph!

"Go back to your room and do homework!" Gu Lan was annoyed.

Gu Chen pouted, still resisting.

Beside him, Gu Xiaoxian frowned, "Didn’t you hear mom talking or are you getting bold?"

In an instant!

He surrendered.

It’s not because his sister is stronger, nor due to brother-in-law issues.

Rather, he’s been scared of his sister since young.

Nothing could be done.

He’s just a sister-complex.

No, no, no.

No one should get it twisted.

Actually, he simply values family a lot.

Especially aware of the sacrifices of his parents and sister.

After Gu Chen reluctantly went back to his room, Gu Lan didn’t speak immediately.

She thoroughly looked over Lin Xi and Xiaoxian sitting closely, and couldn’t help but remark, "You truly match well!"

Xiaoxian’s cheeks quickly reddened, glaring fiercely at Gu Lan.

What kind of mom is this!

Lin Xi chuckled; he thought Auntie looked especially beautiful when she spoke those words.

Feeling shy or awkward?

Sorry, he never felt such things.

If he did, he wouldn’t have so many beauties around him today.

Actually!

It’s a simple truth.

In life, one should be more thick-skinned.

Yes, in many things.

Being successful partly depends on it.

Like someone remaining single for thirty years.

Preserving thirty years of virginity.

The reason is perhaps being too thin-skinned.

For example.

Chatting with a girl, and you stammer, unable to utter a complete sentence.

How do you attract a girl’s attention?

How do you capture her heart!

The girl sees right through you.

Or immediately decides you’re too boring.

Hence, forget about any further developments.

So, my advice here.

In life!

Keep a thicker skin.

Especially when dealing with girls.

Have a thick skin.

No matter success or not, at least you have a chance.

And who knows, maybe you’ll succeed!

As the saying goes, if people have dreams, even pigs can climb trees.

"Auntie, what’s the matter?" Being stared at for too long, the atmosphere was just like that.

So Lin Xi asked ahead.

Gu Xiaoxian, though shy, was also very curious.

What was up with plain old mom today?

She seemed like a completely different person.

Gu Lan didn’t hide anything, directly sharing everything she had thought about before.

Instantly, Lin Xi was slightly taken aback.

Gu Xiaoxian was completely stunned.

How can these things be said directly?

If spoken, can she be absent?

Plus, she is introverted???

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