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"Xiao Yan, are you free? Want to grab a bite to eat?"

Madam Lu spoke softly and gently on the phone, showing how much she liked and loved He Yan.

Because she also wanted He Yan to become her granddaughter-in-law.

"Okay, then tell me where."

He Yan smiled. Although there was some awkwardness between her and Lu Yanzhe, her feelings for Old Madam Lu remained the same as before. No matter how you looked at it, her feelings would not change.

After all, back then, when Master needed investment for his research, Old Madam Lu provided assistance.

After hanging up the phone, she drove to the agreed-upon location.

A quiet and peaceful teahouse.

Although it's called a teahouse, you can also order food there.

When Madam Lu saw He Yan arrive, she happily got up to greet her and warmly led her to her seat.

"Xiaoyan, did I disturb you?"

"No, I don't have anything to do lately."

Since He Yan returned to the He family, everything at home has been accommodating her habits. Su Wan even asked He Zhengyuan to take more charge of the pharmaceutical factory so that she could get more rest.

However, she didn't experience any pregnancy symptoms, so she still went to the pharmaceutical factory every day.

"I'm relieved to see that you're doing well."

Madam Lu looked kind and didn't mince words.

Her expression was tactful, with a hint of probing.

"Xiaoyan, I've heard about your affair with the Bo family boy. Grandma isn't old-fashioned and won't care about those things. But Grandma wants to ask you, do you really have absolutely no feelings for Xiaoze?"

"Madam, are you here to act as an intermediary for Lu Yanzhe?"

He Yan wasn't actually surprised, but she didn't expect the old lady to come in person.

She also felt that she had already made things clear with him last time.

"Grandma knows you have your own ideas, but I've always seen it all. Xiaoze likes you a lot. He was smitten when you and your master came to the Lu family, but he just never dared to confess."

She knew her grandson's personality better than anyone.

He's intelligent, but also arrogant, and doesn't know how to get along with girls.

They don't even understand the feeling of liking someone.

That's why we missed the opportunity.

“Before, you were with the Bo family’s son, and he couldn’t take away someone else’s love, but now you’re divorced.”

"Madam, actually I'm a passive person when it comes to relationships. I've never taken the initiative with Bo. He's always the one moving towards me. I only took one step, which was to accept his feelings."

He Yan knew that Old Madam Lu's affection for her was genuine.

Therefore, she couldn't say as forceful a thing as she did to Lu Yanzhe.

"Even though I'm divorced now, I can't immediately turn around and accept someone else's feelings."

"Grandma understands, but this child is stubborn."

Madam Lu looked helpless; she had no other choice.

She only wants the best for her grandson.

"But Madam, Lu Yanzhe's reluctance to confess his feelings may stem from a lack of conviction in his affections."

He Yan didn't want to hurt an old man's feelings, but this matter couldn't be handled tactfully.

There were no problems between her and Bo Siheng. The divorce she announced to the outside world was merely a means to deal with Bo Yuanzhou and Li Guanghui. This deception was well-intentioned, but also a last resort.

"I appreciate your kindness, but I cannot accept it."

"Xiaoyan, you are a good child. It's just a pity that you are not a daughter-in-law of the Lu family. Grandma is very sorry."

Madam Lu was truly heartbroken.

She shamelessly came to find He Yan, also because she was afraid that Lu Yanzhe would go astray.

But some things really can't be forced.

"What does your regret have to do with Xiaoyan? Just because your grandson likes it, does Xiaoyan have to respond?"

The door to the private room was suddenly pushed open.

Madam Bo stood angrily at the door, her expression furious.

"Yan Lihua, have you no shame? You actually sneaked here to try and steal my granddaughter-in-law? If I hadn't been worried about Xiaoyan and sent people to follow her, I wouldn't have known you were doing this behind my back!"

Actually, she did it on purpose; her grandson was doing something very important and she didn't want him to worry.

She could only try to find ways to care for He Yan.

This is also her way of protecting the future of her two children.

"Xiaoyan is still pregnant with our Bo family's child. Even if they divorce, I will only recognize this one granddaughter-in-law."

"Grandma, what brings you here?"

He Yan was also taken aback; the coincidence was somewhat unsettling.

Madam Lu couldn't stand these words. She stood up abruptly, her expression unpleasant.

"Yao Shuyun, you're shameless! Xiaoyan and Bo Siheng are divorced, she's free now. I like her, and my Xiaoze likes her too, so why can't we play matchmaker?"

"If I say no, I just can't!"

Madam Bo walked in and forcefully pulled He Yan to her side.

Although she is old, she still has the same imposing presence as when facing Yan Lihua.

"And I heard it all: Xiaoyan doesn't like your grandson either, and she won't accept the Lu family!"

In this respect, she has reason to be proud.

Madam Lu's chest heaved with anger; she didn't want to admit defeat but couldn't refute it.

She softened her tone and looked at He Yan's sad expression.

"Xiao Yan, is there really no chance?"

"Madam, I'm sorry, but it's truly impossible for Lu Yanzhe and me."

He Yan is a person who doesn't like to drag things out; if she refuses, she'll do it decisively.

Otherwise, countless misunderstandings will continue.

Madam Bo smiled even more happily, especially because Yan Lihua had been her defeated opponent for so many years.

"Give up, Xiao Yan can only be a member of the Bo family!"

"But Grandma, it's also wrong of you to send someone to secretly follow me."

After refusing Madam Lu, He Yan turned around and deliberately glared at her with a stern face, pretending to be angry.

She genuinely didn't realize that she was being stared at.

It seems the old lady really does have some skills.

"Grandma wasn't just concerned about you."

Madam Bo was not unhappy about being scolded, she just felt a little embarrassed.

Luckily, she went with her, otherwise who knows how Yan Lihua would have tricked her granddaughter-in-law away!

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"Yao Shuyun, you haven't changed at all over the years."

Looking at her smug expression, Old Madam Lu found her just as annoying as ever.

"I haven't changed. I still despise your dirty tricks, just like before. You only know how to cause trouble behind people's backs. You're dishonest and wicked. This is retribution for the bad things you've done!"

Madam Bo snorted, her expression full of contempt.

This is also why the two of them have looked down on each other for decades.

"If it weren't for you back then, Chen Lingxue and Lu Qian would have been together long ago, and Lu Yao wouldn't have gotten into trouble while looking for Chen Lingxue. Instead, he would have married my brother and lived a happy life."

"You're talking nonsense! Chen Lingxue doesn't like Lu Qian at all; she's just playing with him. Lu Yao got into trouble because she discovered Chen Lingxue's true colors. Otherwise, why do you think the Lu family would accept me?"

Madam Lu endured the slander against her beloved for so many years.

Now, Yao Shuyun is bringing up old grievances, and he can't help but explode.

"Why did Chen Lingxue leave the country because she was heartbroken, and stay away for decades? She didn't even come back when she became seriously ill."

Madam Bo was shocked, but refused to believe it.

Is the truth she has upheld for decades a lie?

He Yan was also surprised, not expecting to hear such a big piece of gossip from decades ago.

"Wait, the feud between the Bo family and the Lu family is because of this?"