The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot

Chapter 50: Chapter 50 Matchmaking

“Fine!” Chen Sisi nodded briskly and spoke up without hesitation, “Since you dislike Zhong Nianyao so much, I won’t say anything more.”

At her words, Li Jingming suddenly looked up, his eyes filled with surprise that he couldn’t hide when he looked at his own mother. Though it was the answer he had longed to hear, for some reason, an ominous premonition began to well up in his heart.

Indeed, what Chen Sisi said next almost made Li Jingming jump out of his skin.

“Since you don’t like Zhong Nianyao, I’ll arrange another blind date for you,” Chen Sisi’s leisurely voice continued, “I’ve already checked, and Li Man’er from the Li family is genteel and graceful, and about your age. Let’s find a time to meet up with her!”

“Mom!” Li Jingming felt completely overwhelmed and immediately interjected, “I’m still studying right now. Is there such a rush? Also, I want to focus all my energy on my studies for the time being and don’t plan to consider romantic relationships.”

“I’m not asking you to get married immediately; it’s just a meeting,” Chen Sisi replied as she looked at Li Jingming, speaking indifferently, “Moreover, look at your younger brother; he’s a few months younger than you and is already engaged, isn’t he? I’m not pressuring you. I just think you could make more friends.”

“I have my own plans for this matter,” Li Jingming responded firmly, “And, I don’t need a blind date. Don’t bother with that in the future.”

“Jingming, are you so opposed to the blind dates I arrange because you have your own plans or because there’s already someone you like in your heart?”

Chen Sisi’s gaze sharpened as she questioned Li Jingming, “For instance, Shen Yixue, that classmate of yours from the academy. She really is a girl I feel pity for!”

“You’ve investigated me!” Li Jingming exclaimed angrily, “Mom, you can’t do this. I’ve grown up, I have my own privacy.”

He had never anticipated that his own mother would do such a thing. Yes, he did indeed like Shen Yixue. But he had never dared to reveal it precisely because he knew his mother would never agree.

He had intended to wait until Shen Yixue won first place in the national painting competition and joined the Painting and Calligraphy Association before formally introducing Yixue to his mother. Unexpectedly, his mother had someone investigate him and now knew about Shen Yixue’s existence.

“I don’t want to interfere with your plans,”

Compared to Li Jingming’s agitation, Chen Sisi was much calmer, “I just wanted to know who those people around you are. Jingming, that Shen Yixue is not suitable for you, she couldn’t possibly enter the Lai family’s door.”

“Why not?” Li Jingming was unconvinced, “Yixue is simply from a less prestigious background, but she herself is outstanding. If such an outstanding girl appeals to me, why can’t I like her?”

“Jingming, don’t you know where your father and his wife went with your brother today?” Chen Sisi hit him hard with the truth, “Today is Old Madam Lu’s birthday celebration. The entire family went, even the second branch, but you were the only one absent. Isn’t that enough for you to see the reality?”

At these words, Li Jingming’s expression turned exceptionally ugly; he clenched his teeth as though he was holding back something.

Indeed, the Lai family had gone to the Lu Family, everyone but him. He knew that it was all owing to his father’s wife’s obstruction. Yet, his father hadn’t objected either.

Although he had been brought into the Lai family, he was very clear that his status was not the same as his nominal younger brother, Lai Jingshe. Just like today, as long as his father’s wife disagreed, he couldn’t accompany them.

“Jingming, you should know all I am doing is for your best interests,” Chen Sisi spoke softer now, her tone much gentler, “Think about it, if you have a fiancée from a wealthy family now, even if it’s for the sake of your future Yue Family’s sake, you would surely be able to attend.”

“Jingming, you are no longer a child; you should be able to gauge the importance of things. If you want to have a position in the Lai family, your future wife cannot be just an ordinary girl.”

“But Yixue is not an ordinary girl; she truly is excellent,” Li Jingming was still reluctant to give up, “And she is capable; her future achievements definitely won’t be lacking.”

“I don’t deny her excellence or underestimate her future plans,” Chen Sisi shook her head and spoke realistically, “But, her current status doesn’t suit you. Do you really want to keep repeating what happened today?”

Li Jingming hung his head, his teeth clenched, his heart filled with reluctance and indignation, seemingly on the verge of bursting from deep within him.

“Jingming, I am your mother; I won’t hurt you,” Chen Sisi spoke emphatically, “You should know that everything I do is for your benefit. I’m not forcing you to do anything with Li Man’er. I just hope you’ll meet her. That’s all.”

“Li Man’er is gentle and pleasant, graceful and dignified. Although she’s not the only child, she is the precious daughter born to the Li family after many years and is dearly loved by Mr. Li. Her older brothers also hold her in the palm of their hand. Befriending her would only benefit you, without any downsides.”

Li Jingming kept his head down, silent, but the mood about him seemed to have quieted down a lot. Clearly, he had taken in what Chen Sisi just said.

Yet, as he thought about the unattainable love in his heart, he still couldn’t muster the resolve.

“Jingming, just meet Li Man’er,” Chen Sisi lifted her head, looking at Li Jingming and continued, “Whether you end up together or not. I can promise you to give Shen Yixue a chance.”@@novelbin@@

“Really?” Li Jingming suddenly looked up, his face showing clear joy, “You’re not just trying to coax me into the blind date, are you?”

“I’m just talking about giving her a chance,” Chen Sisi continued her slow speech, “Didn’t you just say she’s quite outstanding and about to participate in the national painting competition?

“If she wins first place in this competition, then I promise you, I will stoop to meet her. Of course, if she becomes accomplished enough to stand beside you in the future, I won’t stand in the way of a pair of lovers. After all, you are my son, and I want you to be happy.”