After rebirth, I rejected the rich yandere lady

Xu Musen and An Nuannuan exchanged a glance, and each placed a piece of spare rib on the other's plate, which finally coaxed a satisfied expression from the young girl.

Xu Musen inexplicably felt like he was taking care of a daughter.

The old lady and the old master watched this scene unfold, sensing an even warmer and livelier atmosphere in the home. They exchanged a look, having decided on some matters in their hearts.

After dinner,

Aunt Xiang led An Nuannuan to the room, where a doctor had been invited for her regular check-up.

Xu Musen sat in the living room drinking tea.

The old lady looked at Xu Musen and began to speak with a smile.

"Xiaosen, grandma wants to ask you something."

"Grandma, please go ahead."

Xu Musen set down his teacup.

"Are you and Nuannuan in love?" Experience more on empire

The old lady's gaze was fixed on him, her aged eyes shining with a penetrating wisdom.

Xu Musen hadn't expected the old lady to be so direct, but then again, people of her experience had long been aware of even the subtlest changes.

Without hesitation, Xu Musen replied, "Grandpa, Grandma, Nuannuan and I are indeed together. We didn't intend to hide it from you; we just haven't had the chance to tell you yet."

As he spoke, Xu Musen was also gauging the elderly couple's reactions. Both the old lady and the old master appeared somewhat conflicted.

Yet there was no sign of opposition.

This slightly relieved Xu Musen.

Xu Musen had confidence in his future, but his current pocket was barely substantial enough, especially compared to An Nuannuan's vast family business.

Matching doors and equal households applied in ninety-nine percent of cases, especially for the men; an unequal family background could bring considerable pressure.

People always consider their own family first, so even if the elders had some objections, Xu Musen could accept that and gradually make himself better.

The old lady studied Xu Musen carefully before finally speaking, "We could have guessed it. Actually, our impression of you is quite positive. We don't oppose you and Nuannuan being together, but there are a few things I need to tell you first."

The old lady's tone became serious.

"Please go ahead, grandma."

To Xu Musen, getting such a non-opposing answer today was sufficient.

After a brief silence, the old lady continued, "You know, I only have these two granddaughters in my family. Though they will have to marry off eventually, we are somewhat reluctant to let go. If you can stay with our family in the future, we will do our utmost to support your career, and you can spend the rest of your life taking good care of Nuannuan. What do you think?"

Xu Musen was taken aback, unable to fathom what the old lady was truly getting at, but he understood the subtext: she was suggesting that he marry into her family.

Actually, Xu Musen wasn't too surprised that the old lady would pose this question.

After all, the gap between the two of them was evident, and Nuannuan's personality was also perceived as susceptible to being manipulated.

To be frank, with An Nuannuan's conditions, if she really were to seek a son-in-law, there would be a queue winding several times around The Bund.

With a business supported by others and a life where he only needed to take care of Nuannuan, anyone else would be grinning ear to ear.

But Xu Musen knew he could not take even half a bite more of this dependency!

However, without much consideration, Xu Musen immediately shook his head.

"I'm sorry, grandma, but I cannot accept your request."

The old lady's expression shifted slightly at his words, "You don't have to rush your answer, but do think it over; you wouldn't have to suffer as much in the future."

"Grandma, I know my current business is nothing compared to your family's, but I'm not with Nuannuan because I want to gain anything from her."

Xu Musen's tone was firm and calm.

"I understand your thoughts, but to me, Nuannuan is special. I will do my utmost to care for her, to look after her. I have confidence in myself, and though I don't know how great a business I can build, at the very least, I will never let Nuannuan go hungry. But I will strive to give her the best life I can, and if I can't, I will certainly not hold her back.

However, if I were to accept your proposal, that would betray Nuannuan's trust in me. I know there is a gap between us now, but I will prove myself to you."

Xu Musen's words were calm yet forceful; he wasn't just trying to vindicate his former self.

He also knew that if a man cannot have confidence in himself, how can the woman who follows him feel happiness and security?

Xu Musen looked directly into the elders' eyes, aware that his words could lead to consequences.

But he also knew these were the words he most wanted to say right now.

The old lady remained silent for a long while, gazing at him.

Observing Xu Musen's resolved and earnest demeanor, she suddenly smiled with tenderness, and the seriousness on her face seemed to melt away, no longer needing to be feigned.

"Good, it seems Nuannuan hasn't mischosen after all…"