Song Huaizhi becoming a son-in-law? Meng Ruyi simply couldn't imagine such a scenario, yet she couldn't help but let her mind wander.
It seemed...
Meng Ruyi's face contorted as she thought about it. She mentally scolded herself for being so bold, but then she began to carefully consider the feasibility of this idea.
After all, she was taught by Song Huaizhi. Meng Ruyi was bolder than she had imagined. If it were someone else, not only would they not really think about it, but they couldn't even associate the words "becoming a son-in-law" with Song Huaizhi's face. Just thinking about those words and Song Huaizhi's half - smiling expression would make one break out in a cold sweat.
But to whose family would he become a son - in - law?
Meng Ruyi felt that her mind seemed a bit out of control today. Since Song Huaizhi showed up, she had been thinking about all sorts of things. Now she was even considering the matter of someone becoming a son - in - law.
How terrifying!
She took a deep breath to suppress her uneasiness and looked at Xu Fanglian, saying, "Then I'll find someone willing to become a son - in - law."
Xu Fanglian burst into laughter. Looking at Meng Ruyi, she said, "Yuyu, you haven't changed in this regard as you've grown up. You used to say you wanted to find a son - in - law, and you're still saying so now."
"Then your mother will wait for you to bring a son - in - law home." As Xu Fanglian spoke, the smile on her face deepened, and a crease appeared at the corner of her eye. "Our Meng family is quite wealthy here. As long as you want, you'll surely find a suitable one."
"Yeah." Meng Ruyi nodded and looked at Xu Fanglian shyly, her eyes showing a hint of a young girl's bashfulness.
...
After returning from looking at the shops, Meng Ruyi had new plans for the shops she had seen today. So after having dinner at home, she took out several pieces of paper and began to list her plans one by one.
[I don't understand... Aba aba, I'm not as good as Sister Yuyu.]
[Meng Ruyi is really something. She can figure this out, but it's a bit idealistic.]
[Right, this part can be changed like this... Let me see.]
Meng Ruyi: "???!?!"
No way!
Her hand holding the pen paused. The soft tip of the writing brush, dipped in ink, left a thick ink blot on the paper, just like Meng Ruyi's chaotic thoughts at the moment.
The bullet comments seemed to be more useful than she had imagined!
Meng Ruyi came back to her senses. Seeing the ink blot on the paper, she reached for a new piece of paper. Then, pretending to be deep in thought and in a daze, she started to look at the bullet comments to get inspiration for improving her previous ideas.
On normal days when she managed the shops, Song Huaizhi and Xu Fanglian were always watching over her. So Meng Ruyi always had a sense of security, knowing that someone had her back. But today was different. This time, she was making the plans on her own. While she was a bit hesitant to act boldly, she couldn't help but doubt if she could do it well.
Seeing the bullet comments arguing, Meng Ruyi hesitated for a moment, then frowned and pretended to realize something was wrong. She made some changes to the part where the bullet comments had given suggestions.
But she didn't just copy blindly. Instead, she combined her own ideas and re - examined the deficiencies of the plan. What the bullet comments said actually had some flaws, but because they were onlookers, their perspective was broader than Meng Ruyi's. It was like throwing out a brick to attract jade, using their ideas to find the best solution.
After finishing this part, the rest of the content flowed more smoothly. Meng Ruyi was filled with excitement as she wrote. When she put down the pen, her heart was filled with a strong sense of satisfaction.
The bullet comments were also shocked. Seeing Meng Ruyi writing and making changes at the same time, their tone became more gentle. They even wanted to discuss with Meng Ruyi.
But they knew that Meng Ruyi couldn't see these, so they just sighed regretfully, wishing they could rush in and talk to Meng Ruyi.
[Oh my god, Baby Yuyu is so amazing! It feels like clearing a character - building game!!]
[Indeed. It's a pity. No wonder she's a character in a book. She's really amazing.]
[I really hope Meng Ruyi is a real person. After following her for so long, sometimes I'm in a daze, feeling like I'm just watching someone else's life.]
No, you are actually watching my life.
Meng Ruyi affirmed this person's thought in her heart, but her expression remained unchanged. Holding the piece of paper, she raised the corners of her mouth, looking excited.
She didn't know why this was happening, why her world was actually a book, and she was just a supporting character, while the real protagonist was in the capital thousands of miles away, following the pre - determined path of life step by step.
Meng Ruyi was a bit clear - headed. She could see the truth and change other people's lives. For example, Gu Ling had escaped the fate of his family's destruction. He followed his parents to the north and began to take over everything of the Gu family, no longer having to face the fragmented Gu family forces.
And Song Huaizhi.
When Meng Ruyi thought of Song Huaizhi's original ending in the book, her heart skipped a beat, and the smile on her lips gradually faded.
She pressed the piece of paper under the paperweight, got up, opened the door, and walked into the small courtyard.
Lianqiao, who was on night watch beside, didn't say a word. Seeing the disappointment on Meng Ruyi's face, she just looked at her worriedly and followed behind her.
The moonlight was like water, coolly shining in the courtyard, making the tree shadows look hazy. The wind blew, shattering the branches on the ground.
Meng Ruyi looked at the moon. It was a full moon today, and the sorrow in one's heart gradually melted away when looking at it.
It's really not easy.
She sighed deeply in her heart. Thinking about the future, she couldn't help but feel anxious about going to the capital. Thinking about those things, she couldn't help but frown.
"Lianqiao." Meng Ruyi turned around and saw Lianqiao standing behind her, looking at her with full of worry. After seeing her turn around, Lianqiao quickly hid the worry on her face and gave her a gentle smile, saying, "Miss, what's wrong?"
Lianqiao was no longer a young girl.
When Meng Ruyi was five years old, seven - year - old Lianqiao was sold by her parents into the Meng Mansion. Baizhi was better off. She had a living contract, but Lianqiao completely belonged to the Meng Mansion, sold to them by her parents.
But Meng Ruyi's parents were very busy. Lianqiao was an important elder sister to her. Meng Ruyi never regarded her as a maid and always left a share of everything for her.
But Lianqiao was always worried that Meng Ruyi would abandon her, so she always put Meng Ruyi first. She regarded her as her little sister and also as her mistress. Although she was only two years older, she had been steady since childhood.
"Lianqiao." Meng Ruyi took a few steps forward and stood still. Looking at Lianqiao gently, she said, "You're old enough to get engaged now. Do you have someone you like?"
"Miss!"
The look on Lianqiao's face instantly turned into fear. She quickly knelt down and, without raising her head, trembled as she said to Meng Ruyi, "If the miss really pities me, please don't say such things again. Since the day I was sold by my parents into the Meng family, I've sworn to serve the miss for a lifetime."
Meng Ruyi immediately helped Lianqiao up. She never expected such a strong reaction from her. For a moment, her emotions were complex, and she felt even more pity for Lianqiao. "You know."
She helped Lianqiao up and looked into her tearful eyes, saying, "I've never regarded you as a servant. My parents have been busy since I was a child. Only you and Baizhi have always accompanied me."