Chapter 467: Force-Feeding Dog Food

Rejected 99 Times, the Aloof Campus Belle Comes On Strong

Boss Cutie

"No need for that. Transportation is really convenient these days, and there are plenty of chefs. Whichever restaurant I want to eat at, I can just fly there, right?" Xiang Shan said with a deadpan expression. "Besides, I think the food's just so-so. Nothing special."

That was what she said, but her chopsticks never stopped moving, constantly picking up food.

Leng Ruoli muttered, "But I've seen how much you love eating Muye's cooking. Muye's cooking is obviously delicious, you're just saying one thing and meaning another."

Jiang Muye rubbed the hand of a somewhat unhappy Leng Ruoli, knowing she was sticking up for him, and immediately soothed her, "Everyone's tastes are different."

"Right, I really love eating it. Everything you make is what I love to eat." Leng Ruoli broke into a radiant smile.

Having been force-fed displays of affection, Xiang Shan's gaze turned resentful.

"My stomach hurts. I'm not eating anymore," Xiang Shan said in irritation.

"Then I'll make you something to warm your stomach in a bit," Jiang Muye offered.

"No need. I don't want to eat anything you make." Xiang Shan said coldly. "You'd better give up on this idea as soon as possible. There's no future for you and my daughter, and don't come to my house anymore."

"Mom, if you won't let him come here, then you can come to our new home from now on." Leng Ruoli replied stubbornly. "I'm telling you, it's him or nobody."

Xiang Shan's pupils contracted. "Be obedient. Don't defy me. My opposition benefits you, it's for your own good! You've just seen too few men. Let me take you to meet a few more, and you'll come to like them!"

"You've seen plenty of men, and you're still all alone. Please don't moralize and manipulate me into doing things I don't want to do. I'm not your puppet, I have my own mind!" Leng Ruoli shouted.

Xiang Shan's brows knitted tightly.

As she watched her daughter's fierce expression, her mood grew heavier and heavier.

Especially when she saw her daughter's eyes reddening, she softened a little.

Her lips parted, and just as she was about to say something, Leng Ruoli gripped Jiang Muye's hand and said firmly and decisively, "Let's go."

Right in front of Xiang Shan, Leng Ruoli began to lead Jiang Muye away.

Jiang Muye wasn't feeling great either. He ached for Leng Ruoli.

After they walked out of the villa, Leng Ruoli let out a sob. "Muye…"

Without another word, she threw her arms around Jiang Muye's waist and began to cry her eyes out.

This left Jiang Muye entirely unprepared for it, and he didn't even know where to put his hands.

"Don't cry anymore, okay?" Jiang Muye comforted Leng Ruoli softly.

Leng Ruoli sobbed, her eyes misty with tears. "My mom is really too much. How could she do this? You're mine, mine alone. On what basis does she get to take you away? Wuwuwu, I just want to marry you…"

Mid-cry, she let out a hiccup.

Jiang Muye looked at the little crybaby before him, and his heart softened. He began wiping the tears from her face and said, "Don't cry, it's fine. I don't like your mom anyway. What does it matter if she doesn't like us being together? Don't let such a little thing upset you."

"Wuwuwu, let's go get our marriage certificate tomorrow. I'll steal the household register." Leng Ruoli said to Jiang Muye with red eyes, full of conviction.

Jiang Muye was stunned, then fell silent and shook his head.

"What is it? You don't want to marry me anymore? Wuwuwu."

"What are you letting your thoughts run wild for? How could I possibly not want to marry you? I just think that if we can't get your mom's approval and we rush into marriage, it'll be a lifelong regret for you. Think about it—when we hold the wedding banquet and your mom doesn't show up, and even when it's time to visit the bride's family, you can't go back to your mother's home. Wouldn't you regret that?"

Jiang Muye looked deeply at Leng Ruoli. Her eyelashes fluttered, and she wanted to say something but forcefully swallowed it down.

From her reaction, Jiang Muye already knew the answer.

He kissed Leng Ruoli's forehead and said, "Alright, don't you really want to win your mom's approval? I know the process might not be easy, and it'll be a bit tough for you too, but the two of us need to work hard to overcome it together, right? If we can get past your mom, what else could ever stump us?"

Jiang Muye soothed Leng Ruoli's emotions in a soft, gentle voice.

Earlier, Leng Ruoli had still been heartbroken, but now her mood had clearly improved a lot.

She nodded at Jiang Muye. "Right, you're absolutely right."

"Alright, don't feel bad anymore. Your eyes will swell up from crying. You love being pretty so much—are you willing to have swollen red eyes?" Jiang Muye patted Leng Ruoli's back gently.

Leng Ruoli leaned against Jiang Muye's chest like a delicate little bird. "I was a little broken down just now, but now I'm completely fine. With you here, I'm not afraid of anything."

Jiang Muye subconsciously pulled her slender figure closer, soothing her emotions. "Right, I'm your backer. You can do whatever you want."

Under Jiang Muye's comfort, Leng Ruoli's emotions gradually returned to normal.

"Actually, I have a way to make your mom give up her wicked designs on me," Jiang Muye whispered into Leng Ruoli's ear.

Leng Ruoli was instantly curious. "What is it?"

"Your mom likes me, most likely because she hasn't met many men. If we open up her social circle and let her meet more men, wouldn't that solve it?" Jiang Muye's gaze was sharp and cold.

That single sentence made Leng Ruoli's eyes light up. She immediately had a new inspiration!

The next night, a nightclub.

Xiang Shan followed Leng Ruoli into the venue. Looking at the various people around and the dazzling, colorful environment, she frowned.

"What did you bring me here for?" Xiang Shan had originally been thinking about how to ease her relationship with her daughter, never imagining that Leng Ruoli would come the very next day.

This actually made Xiang Shan breathe a quiet sigh of relief. Deep down, she still doted on this daughter very much.

"To let Mommy relax a bit. You've been in a bad mood lately, so I'm helping you destress, and while I'm at it, treating you to drinks. Don't you love tasting wine the most?" Leng Ruoli smiled at Xiang Shan, then began arranging for her to enter the VIP bar.

The bartender was mixing drinks. Leng Ruoli instinctively said to him, "Give me a Blue Hawaii, and another—" She thought of something, then said, "A glass of orange juice."

The bartender was stunned when he heard Leng Ruoli's words. He'd never imagined that someone would come to a nightclub and order orange juice instead of alcohol.

But Leng Ruoli was a VIP guest, so he definitely couldn't neglect her.

"You're just drinking juice?" Xiang Shan was surprised.

"Yep. My man doesn't like me drinking, and I have a low tolerance anyway. If I get drunk later and run into trouble, that wouldn't be good." Leng Ruoli smiled sweetly and naively.

Xiang Shan was taken aback for a moment. She could see from Leng Ruoli the sweetness of being nourished by love—Leng Ruoli's eyes were sparkling.

So much so that Leng Ruoli herself was like a bottle of juice, especially sweet.

After the bartender brought over the drinks and the juice, Leng Ruoli took a sip and then said to Xiang Shan, "Mom, let's go dancing in a bit."

Xiang Shan's gaze fell on the dance floor not far away. Men and women alike were dancing happily, but Xiang Shan was somewhat resistant to it.

So she—