novelraw Chapter 502 - 419: Are You Trying to Kill Me or What?
Chapter 502 - 419: Are You Trying to Kill Me or What?
Chapter 502: Chapter 419: Are You Trying to Kill Me or What?
Three days before Li Si’s wedding, Bai Shasha’s parents also arrived. Mrs. Bai and Mr. Bai once again witnessed Xu Er’s capabilities and tact. Xu Er, being very perceptive, directly arranged for his future in-laws to stay in the presidential suite of his family’s hotel.
He also took the opportunity to mention the matter of his proposal to Mrs. Bai. Upon hearing that Bai Shasha planned to make him wait another three years, Mrs. Bai was furious.
This child didn’t learn anything from them! Such a major life decision, she not only made it on her own but also didn’t give them even the slightest hint.
Does she even see them as her parents? So, Mrs. Bai teamed up with Mr. Bai to give Bai Shasha a lively lesson on values and priorities.
Afterward, if it weren’t for the fact that this was Xu’s house hotel, and making a scene wouldn’t be good, Mrs. Bai would have made Bai Shasha eat humble pie.
But her volume remained loud regardless!
Mrs. Bai’s chest heaved with fury: "Let me ask you, Bai Shasha! Why exactly three years? Even if you want to hold back a little, you need to look at the situation first!
Three years! Three years, Bai Shasha, do you even realize how old you’ll be by then? The man is in his thirties and still a golden bachelor!
A girl only has a few short years of beautiful youth! You’ve already wasted several years because of that Cao Yufan! What more are you planning to do? Are you trying to drive me mad?"
Bai Shasha’s eyes flashed with helplessness as she tried to explain to her mother: "Mom, isn’t it because I’ve just started working? I haven’t achieved anything yet, and now you want me to get engaged and married? If I go to his family, what position would I have?
You know how these things are! And anyway, I think the idea of marriage and having kids, like Li Si, seems really scary! No matter what, I want to wait a few years before making any decisions!"
Mrs. Bai felt her blood boiling after hearing this. "My daughter! You’re still too young, too naive! You want to achieve something remarkable so that others will respect you—but think about it. With your current job and position, even if you work hard for three years, what height can you possibly reach after that?
For a girl in a talent-packed city like Beijing, breaking through isn’t something that can be achieved in just ten or even eight years. Don’t even dream about it! This isn’t your mother being cynical, it’s just the harsh truth!
Plus, let me tell you, even for some of those who succeed after ten or eight years, who knows what dirty deals they might have struck behind the scenes? Do you think success comes so easily?
And what’s so scary about having kids? Which woman doesn’t have children? If I had thought like you back then, would you even be born now?"
"Mom! I know what you’re saying makes sense! He and I do get along really well! Honestly! If you don’t believe me, just ask him—he also doesn’t want me to get married right after graduation. He says I’m still like a child myself, so how could I raise a child?"
After saying this, Bai Shasha quickly gave her dad a meaningful look, signaling him to persuade his wife properly!
Mr. Bai actually agreed with his daughter’s idea of waiting three years before getting married.
Why rush into marriage? What good does getting married early bring?
He wasn’t as anxious as Mrs. Bai, but facing her fiery glare, he didn’t dare to voice his thoughts openly—unless he had some kind of death wish!
"The child’s reasoning isn’t entirely baseless! If the Xu Family were just some ordinary family, then it wouldn’t be an issue. But they’re not! Look at where we’re staying—the presidential suite. I heard it costs several thousand a night.
With our family’s financial status, we can’t even compare! Do you really think it’s wise to let our darling girl, fresh out of college, immediately marry and spend her days revolving around her husband and kids?"
Mrs. Bai, hearing this, finally turned a corner in her thinking, though her expression remained stern. "Bai Shasha! Your father and I only wish for your happiness! But sometimes, when happiness presents itself, it’s up to you to seize it.
I think Xu Er is a good man right now, but people can change. The quickest thing to change is the human heart!
Sometimes it’s not that he wants to change—it’s just that he meets someone at the right time that causes him to change!
They say harsh words are hard to hear, so I won’t say too much more. As long as you keep it clear in your mind. Look at your friend Li Si—her emotional intelligence is higher than yours! She knows what’s essential to hold on to and how to prioritize things!"
Mrs. Bai also realized her daughter was once again stuck in her own stubborn ideas.
She was anxious but could do nothing. Marriage had to be something her daughter willingly entered into—it couldn’t be forced.
She could only hope that Xu Er would stay true to himself and not change!
Yet in this world, how many loves truly remain unchanged for a lifetime?
To put it bluntly, maintaining passion for two or three years is already an achievement.
"Alright, Mom! I get it! You and Dad should go out for a stroll later, okay? The wedding isn’t until the day after tomorrow! We might head over to Li Si’s new house later—do you want to come along and check it out?"
Finally, Bai Shasha took a breath of relief. As long as her mom stopped nagging her, she was willing to do anything!
But truthfully, some of the things her mom said did sink in. However, whether someone changes or not—if it happens before marriage, wouldn’t that be better than after?
At least she wouldn’t end up as a divorced, rage-fueled woman beating up the mistress!
Right now, she felt quite laid-back. Yesterday, Jiang Fan had earnestly talked to her about this too, but once she made up her mind, she didn’t want to change it!
At least not for now!
Mrs. Bai sighed, "As long as you know what you’re doing. Your dad and I came here to support Li Si at her wedding. Let’s go together later and take a look around her place. Her relatives are not good at all... Ugh! Let’s not talk about them!
Make sure you help her out properly. She’s done so much for you here in Beijing. If it weren’t for Li Si, how would you have even met Xu Er?
So, you need to learn to be grateful. Understand?"
If Bai Shasha hadn’t called Mrs. Bai to tell her about the situation with Li Si’s grandmother’s family, Mrs. Bai wouldn’t have planned to come. Her workplace was currently busy with an inspection from higher-ups.
But a wedding isn’t like other matters. If there aren’t any older people present, what would others think of Li Si?
That’s why she and Mr. Bai took time off work to attend the wedding, and this visit gave them a chance to see how Shasha was doing with her work and life in Beijing.
Mrs. Bai also wanted to see if there was an opportunity to meet Xu Er’s parents and find out what kind of people they were.
Bai Shasha always shared the good news but hid the bad. It was hard to judge what was genuine and what was just her way of brushing things aside.
Who could’ve known that upon arriving, they’d find out Xu Er had proposed, only for her to insist on waiting three more years.
And thus, the earlier scene unfolded!
"I know! I know! Dad! After we visit her new house later, let’s go eat roast duck together! I remember you once came here on a business trip when I was little and said you didn’t get enough!"
Actually, during this year’s Spring Festival, Bai Shasha had brought several roast ducks from Beijing for her dad. But she knew the taste of takeout couldn’t compare to enjoying it fresh in the capital!
"Ah, okay! Okay! My daughter knows what I love! Xiao Hui, don’t dwell on things that haven’t happened yet. You know why we’re here. Just relax, okay? Relax!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he earned a look of disdain from Mrs. Bai: "You and your daughter are both way too carefree!"
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