MC Bookstore Chapter 109 Too Many Choices for a Daughter-in-Law, It's Also a Worry
Chapter 109 Too Many Choices for a Daughter-in-Law, It's Also a Worry
Ding Shuangshuang is usually cold and aloof, like a villainous boss.
But at this moment, she was as reserved as a little girl, obediently calling out:
Hello, Aunt Zhang.
Mrs. Zhang looked her up and down for a while and seemed quite satisfied.
After chatting for a while longer, the two left the coffee shop.
While touring the university campus, Zhang's mother asked:
"So, which one have you chosen?"
Zhang Lingyun shrugged and simply said:
"Mom, don't get involved in this. There are many complicated reasons behind it; it's not as simple as it seems on the surface."
Zhang's mother said:
"How could I, as a mother, ignore something like this?"
Zhang Lingyun said:
"You can't control it even if you want to."
This was indeed the truth, but it saddened Zhang's mother.
But Zhang's mother added:
"No matter which one you choose, I will pass on a message from your Aunt Chen."
Zhang Lingyun thought that he was probably going to thank him for helping Chen Xiaoya last time, and was about to say "You're welcome".
But then they heard Zhang's mother say:
"Your Aunt Chen wants me to ask her what she thinks of your cousin?"
Zhang Lingyun was stunned for a moment:
"What the hell? She's my cousin."
Zhang's mother then added:
"A distant relative."
Zhang Lingyun shook his head upon hearing this.
But Zhang's mother counted on her fingers and said:
"In terms of beauty, Xia is definitely prettier. But in terms of height, Ding Shuangshuang is probably the tallest. However, your cousin is also good; she has an advantage in terms of education."
Zhang Lingyun didn't know how to answer.
He was unloved by his maternal grandmother and paternal grandmother in his past life, but he is so popular in this life.
At that very moment—
Lan Ruoxi and Bai Lu walked over.
Lan Ruoxi was wearing a beige trench coat, but still a short skirt and stockings;
Bai Lu wore a down jacket and had her hair tied in a high ponytail, looking full of energy.
Zhang Lingyun saw it from afar and quickly greeted it.
After they approached, he introduced them again:
"This is my mother."
Lan Ruoxi maintained her haughty attitude and made a few perfunctory remarks.
Bai Lu was quite friendly when she saw Zhang Lingyun's mother.
While Bai Lu was chatting with her mother, Zhang Lingyun tugged at Lan Ruoxi:
"Master, come over here, I have something to discuss with you."
Lan Ruoxi followed him a few steps and arrived at a bulletin board.
Zhang Lingyun didn't talk about his own affairs first, but asked:
"Master, are you going back to your hometown after the holiday?"
Lan Ruoxi replied:
"No, I'm busy."
Zhang Lingyun asked:
"You don't have any relatives in Green Island City, right? Would you like to come to my house for the Lunar New Year?"
Lan Ruoxi glanced at him.
I don't know if this apprentice is sincere or just saying it for show.
But she still answered:
"No, I'll spend the New Year with your senior sister."
This puzzled Zhang Lingyun somewhat.
"Aren't you going home for the Lunar New Year during the White Dew season?"
Lan Ruoxi said:
"There are no good people in her family, she'd be better off staying with me."
Zhang Lingyun nodded slightly.
It seems there's quite a lot going on at Bailu's house.
As part of his deal with the musician, he had to take care of Bai Lu.
But so far, I haven't been able to find the time, and I feel a little sorry for her.
Zhang Lingyun thought for a moment before saying:
"Master, I have a favor to ask of you."
Lan Ruoxi said:
"I knew you'd have something to tell me."
Zhang Lingyun said:
"I want to go to the danger zone next spring."
Lan Ruoxi suddenly became nervous:
What are you doing there?
Zhang Lingyun said:
"I'm going to capture a spirit dragon and make it into a boosting potion, which my senior sister can use to level up."
Lan Ruoxi was deeply moved by Zhang Lingyun's gesture.
However, she gritted her teeth and said:
"No, that's too dangerous."
Zhang Lingyun said:
"Master, please agree. I've already found a guide and helpers."
Lan Ruoxi said:
"You're still too young. You don't know what's in the danger zone. Let me tell you, the most dangerous thing in the danger zone isn't magical beasts, but people's hearts."
Zhang Lingyun, however, disagreed and said:
"I'm also very adept at understanding people's hearts."
Lan Ruoxi glanced at him.
He felt that this apprentice was indeed very cunning, but he still couldn't put his mind at ease.
Zhang Lingyun persisted in pestering her for a while, but Lan Ruoxi still refused to give in.
Zhang Lingyun had no choice but to use his trump card; he gently grabbed Lan Ruoxi's wrist:
"Master, come this way."
Lan Ruoxi felt a little embarrassed, as there were so many students coming and going on the road.
"What are you trying to do? Stop pulling and tugging."
Finally, having no other choice, she had to comply with Zhang Lingyun and go around to the back of the bulletin board.
Zhang's mother was still chatting with Bai Lu.
She thought the girl was nice; she had a very cheerful personality and was a great conversationalist.
If she were my daughter-in-law, the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law would probably be very harmonious.
But as soon as she turned her head, she saw Lan Ruoxi being pulled behind the bulletin board by her son.
Although the bulletin board covered their bodies, a section of their bodies was still visible underneath.
Zhang's mother saw her son kneel down, take out an exquisite anklet, and gently fasten it around Lan Ruoxi's ankle.
Zhang's mother's pupils dilated.
He thought to himself that his son was really capable, not even sparing his master.
No wonder he dismissed his cousin's high level of education when the topic of her education came up earlier.
That's because he's already found a mentor with a higher level of education.
Zhang's mother suddenly felt a headache coming on.
I feel like my son is going to cause a huge disaster. How am I supposed to divide the spoils in the future?
Zhang Lingyun put the anklet on Lan Ruoxi and then gently adjusted her stockings.
A golden heart-shaped anklet was wrapped around her slender ankle.
She wore sheer black stockings, paired with exquisite stiletto heels.
It adds even more charm to the already perfect lines.
Lan Ruoxi kept looking down and thought that her feet did look much prettier.
But what stirred her emotions the most was that this apprentice was too bold.
The fact that she was doing such a thing on campus gave her a sense of taboo and transgression.
Zhang Lingyun admired it with satisfaction and asked:
"Master, what do you think?"
Lan Ruoxi nodded somewhat shyly:
"It's...not bad, I guess."
Zhang Lingyun continued:
"This is something I specially picked out for you. It's the only one of its kind in the whole world, and it represents my heartfelt sentiments."
Lan Ruoxi was deeply moved.
Then, Zhang Lingyun pressed on, bringing up the issue of the danger zone.
Lan Ruoxi was truly helpless, but in the end she still gave in.
However, Lan Ruoxi said:
"I can give you a pass, but security is non-negotiable. You must apply for protection from the Golden Rose Society's security department."
Zhang Lingyun thought about it and felt that there was no problem with it.
He could first arrange the security department, and then hire Fang Xinyu's hunter team.
So Zhang Lingyun nodded in agreement.
With the help of the anklet, the problem was solved so easily.
After attending classes intermittently throughout the day, Zhang Lingyun finally accompanied her mother home.
My mom was extremely worried on the way.
What should this mother do now that her son has become a playboy?
Waiting online, very anxious.
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The mother and son returned to their residential compound.
As I passed through the stairwell, I saw that the doors downstairs still had court seals on them.
Zhang's mother gently shook her head, feeling sorry for Xia Youran.
Then, she pushed open her own door first and was surprised to see the girl inside.
Xia Youran wore gold-rimmed glasses, a silk blouse, an A-line skirt, black stockings, and a pair of small leather shoes.
Moreover, she also wore a gold anklet on her slender ankle, which was very similar to Lan Ruoxi's.
Xia Youran hadn't noticed that two people had returned today.
With her back to the door, she coughed softly and imitated Lan Ruoxi's tone, saying:
"Zhang Lingyun, you're late again? Come here, your master is going to punish you by making you lick my shoes."
Xia Youran didn't hear an echo and turned her head in confusion.
Then I saw Zhang's mother looking completely bewildered, and Zhang Lingyun scratching her head beside her.
Mrs. Zhang's eyes darted around for a moment, then she abruptly changed the subject, saying:
"It's a bit hot on Green Island today."
Then, she quickly went into the bathroom.
Xia Youran immediately pounced over and punched Zhang Lingyun a few times:
"Why didn't you tell me your mother was coming?"
Zhang Lingyun replied somewhat helplessly:
"I only found out halfway there."
Xia Youran said urgently:
"What should we do now? This feels so awkward."
Zhang Lingyun put his arm around her shoulder and said with a smile:
"You played the role quite well."
Xia Youran said angrily:
"Get out of here!"
At dinner time—
Zhang's mother chatted with Xia Youran for a while.
I think this girl is nice too. Although her thoughts are a bit scattered, you can tell she really likes her son.
And this little girl is so beautiful it's almost blinding.
After meeting her in person, I felt she was even more beautiful than in the photos on her phone.
Bringing it to relatives and friends will definitely make you look very proud.
But this gave Zhang's mother an even bigger headache, as she didn't know what to choose.
In the evening, rooms were assigned.
Zhang's mother sleeps in her son's room, while Zhang Lingyun sleeps on the sofa in the living room.
It was past midnight.
None of the three of them could fall asleep.
Zhang's mother tossed and turned, wondering which daughter-in-law she should choose.
These girls are all so outstanding, it feels like I could choose any of them.
But the thought of choosing one of them means abandoning the other excellent girls.
She felt a pang of reluctance, regretting that she hadn't had more sons.
Xia Youran couldn't sleep either.
She thought that since she had no home or parents, she might be disliked by Zhang's mother.
What should I do if Zhang's mother doesn't approve of me and makes Zhang Lingyun break up with me?
Zhang Lingyun couldn't sleep either.
Because the sofa is too narrow.
He picked up the pillow in the middle of the night and gently opened Xia Youran's door.
Xia Youran's hair stood on end, and she pushed away Zhang Lingyun who was lying on top of her:
"Are you trying to kill yourself? Your mother is right next door."
Zhang Lingyun said dismissively:
"It's okay, she's already asleep."
"What if she gets up in the middle of the night and doesn't see you on the sofa?"
"Then I'll say I was sleepwalking."
"Are you kidding me?"
Zhang Lingyun chuckled, touched her little face, and said:
"You look great today, especially with those gold-rimmed glasses."
Even in the darkened room, Xia Youran could still feel her face turning red.
"It's all your fault, you pervert! Now your mom knows, and she'll think I'm some kind of immoral girl."
Zhang Lingyun coaxed:
"No way, you're the best. Wear it and let me see it after my mom leaves."
Xia Youran rolled over, turning her back to him:
"No."
Zhang Lingyun chuckled softly and slowly reached out her hand.
The next morning.
Xia Youran patted Zhang Lingyun and forcefully commanded:
"Go and sleep on the sofa."
Zhang Lingyun muttered:
"Let me sleep a little longer, my mom won't get up this early."
Xia Youran said:
"No way. If your mom treats me like a promiscuous girl, how am I supposed to get along with her in the future?"
Zhang Lingyun got out of bed somewhat helplessly.
"You're really worrying for nothing."
Just as Zhang Lingyun lay down on the sofa.
Then I heard his door click open.
Mrs. Zhang tiptoed out of the door and glanced at her son sleeping on the sofa.
She finally breathed a long sigh of relief:
"I knew Zai Zai was a good kid, and You Ran is a good girl too. She wouldn't be as casual as some young people."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Lingyun didn't dare to move and continued to pretend to be asleep with her eyes closed.
Xia Youran, hiding behind the door, stuck out her tongue with lingering fear.
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My mom stayed at home for a while.
He got along quite well with Xia Youran.
Especially when she treated Xia Youran like a daughter, accompanying her to buy clothes, braiding her hair, and teaching her how to make dumplings.
Xia Youran was so moved that she cried.
No one had ever been this kind to her since she was a child.
This may be the first time in her life that she has experienced the warmth of her mother.
Zhang Lingyun felt a little uncomfortable.
Because when his mother is home, he has to get up at five o'clock every day and then pretend to sleep on the sofa.
He wanted to fight the dragon with Xia Youran, but Xia Youran firmly refused.
It seems she's made up her mind to maintain the facade of a "good girl" to the very end.
Zhang's mother would occasionally invite Ding Wanrou to go shopping and chat.
Try to find out about Ding Shuangshuang's situation indirectly.
She felt that this girl was also nice.
Not only are they very capable, but they are also quite responsible.
Despite growing up without a father, he was still able to take care of his sick mother.
If she were to marry into the Zhang family, Ding Shuangshuang could keep her son in check with his lazy lifestyle.
But the problem is that the other girls are nice too.
For the first time, Zhang's mother realized that having too many choices could also be a source of distress.
After the New Year, we finally saw Zhang's mother off.
Zhang Lingyun and Xia Youran also started school one after another.
Zhang Lingyun was ready to enter the danger zone.
Lan Ruoxi has gone on another business trip. It is said that the research on the [Gate to the Spirit Realm] has made key progress.
However, before she left Green Island City, she gave Zhang Lingyun a letter of recommendation.
But a new problem immediately arose.
Because of his merit in killing the giant rat, Wu Shaofan received a significant promotion in his position at the school.
They are responsible for verifying students' eligibility for dangerous zones.
For some reason, he suddenly started acting like an official.
The applications of Zhang Lingyun and Ding Shuangshuang were blocked.
When Zhang Lingyun asked him why, he didn't give her the reason directly.
He simply started practicing Tai Chi and said,
It's not that we won't do it, but rather that we will do it slowly, deliberately, and in a planned manner.
In short, I just need to go back and wait for their notification; they need to hold a meeting to discuss it.
Zhang Lingyun could only arrange to meet Ding Shuangshuang in the physical training room.
But as soon as he stepped inside, Ding Shuangshuang grabbed him.
Then I received a passionate kiss.
Zhang Lingyun, somewhat helplessly, pushed this seemingly cold but actually warm-hearted girl a little further away:
"I need to talk to you about serious business."
Ding Shuangshuang, however, didn't respond to that question and asked instead:
"Why didn't you come to see me during all these days of the Lunar New Year holiday?"
Zhang Lingyun said:
"I need to stay with my mom."
Ding Shuangshuang said:
"You can ask me to come along and keep her company. I also enjoy chatting with Auntie."
Zhang Lingyun rolled her eyes in exasperation.
He's becoming more and more convinced that girls are emotional creatures who are dominated by hormones for a few days every month.
He gently patted Ding Shuangshuang's shoulder and said:
"There's plenty of time. When the opportunity arises, I'll make arrangements for you so you can spend every day with my mom."
Ding Shuangshuang nodded in satisfaction, but then she thought about it and realized something was wrong:
"So you want me to stay with your mom so you can fool around with Xia Youran, is that it?"
Zhang Lingyun said:
"Look at you, you get upset if I don't let you spend time with me, and you still get upset when I do let you spend time with me."
Zhang Lingyun felt somewhat helpless.
However, this seems to be the norm for girls; you can never truly satisfy them.
Then, Zhang Lingyun brought up the issue of their applications being blocked by Wu Shaofan.
Zhang Lingyun stroked his chin thoughtfully and said:
Why is he blocking our application?
Ding Shuangshuang smoothed the stray hairs from her forehead and asked:
"Could it be that he found out about our affair?"
Zhang Lingyun frowned, feeling that such a possibility was indeed possible.
He glanced at Ding Shuangshuang with some anger:
"It's all your fault for being so foolish."
Ding Shuangshuang pouted, somewhat dissatisfied:
"If you were more proactive, would I need to do this?"
Zhang Lingyun felt that things were about to get complicated again, and said:
"Let's put that aside for now and talk about what to do next."
Ding Shuangshuang thought for a moment and said:
"It's nothing special. Wu Shaofan can only apply through the school, but we can apply through other places."
This sentence reminded Zhang Lingyun:
"You mean to say?"
Ding Shuangshuang replied:
"We can apply from Dongxing City to enter the danger zone from there."
Zhang Lingyun suddenly realized.
Suddenly I realized that Ding Shuangshuang was quite talented and had a very good understanding of social rules.
Applying from Dongxing City is indeed a good idea, especially since he has connections there.
So Zhang Lingyun asked Su Wanrou and Lin Zhiyuan for help.
With Lan Ruoxi's letter of recommendation as a guarantee, I successfully obtained two passes.
Then, the two of them went to Dongxing City again without stopping.
They successfully passed through the checkpoint and finally entered the danger zone.
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After passing the checkpoint—
The scene before my eyes began to change.
It felt like I had arrived in a deserted countryside.
Zhang Lingyun and Ding Shuangshuang walked for a while.
After finding that there were no surveillance cameras around, he transformed into a fraudster.
Ding Shuangshuang quickly let go of his arm and gave him a reproachful look.
Zhang Lingyun smiled and said:
"You can continue to hold my hand, just like you would hold your father's hand."
Ding Shuangshuang spat at him:
"I don't know whether to call you a pervert or disgusting."