Witty Wife, Better Life-Chapter 872 - 863 Li Shichen

Seeing her daughter downhearted, Shen Yunfang nodded in satisfaction and cleared her throat slightly, ready to change the subject, "I heard your brother is seeing someone?"

Manman was still wallowing in self-pity and was startled by her mother’s sudden question, "Mom, you’re like a psychic, how do you know about that?" She was genuinely surprised as she had only just found out herself, wondering how her mother could know such things.

Shen Yunfang pursed her lips, "It’s not me being psychic. That girl is going around telling everyone that she and your brother are discussing marriage. Since he’s my son, and he’s getting married, as his mother, I should show some concern, shouldn’t I?" It wasn’t that she wanted to pry into her children’s affairs; it was just that people had been bringing it up directly to her, and she couldn’t pretend to be unaware even if she tried.

Manman’s eyes widened even more, a look of complete bewilderment on her face, "Why would she say that? Didn’t she just meet my brother recently?"

"What do you think?" Shen Yunfang felt her daughter sometimes really missed the mark, nimble and smart usually, but occasionally so clueless. Just like that, if she didn’t find her someone reliable early on, how could she, as a mother, rest easy?

Forget it, asking her daughter about her brother’s matters probably wouldn’t yield much. Better call her son and have him come home.

That weekend, the 23-year-old prospective military officer Li Shichen, nicknamed Pangpang, walked into the courtyard with a steady stride.

Seeing her son, Shen Yunfang didn’t bother with niceties and immediately began grilling him.

"I heard rumors that you’re getting married? I was thinking, as your biological mother, how could I be the last one to know? So, I had to call you back to find out what’s really going on. Where is your supposed fiancée from? Who else is in her family? How did you meet?" Shen Yunfang fired off a string of questions without even taking a breath.

"Mom, my dear mom, who’s been feeding you these lies? Don’t you know your own son, handsome and distinguished as I am? What ordinary girl could handle me?" Pangpang was slightly flustered, but quickly spoke up in his defense.

This really wasn’t his doing. If he was wrongly accused, he might well end up at the civil affairs bureau getting married because of his mother the very next day.

"Really? There’s no such girl?" Shen Yunfang wore a skeptical look.

"Really, as true as gold, oh my mother, I’m only twenty-three, in the prime time of thriving ambition, why would I jump into the matrimonial grave early like my dad did?" Pangpang playfully tried to mollify his mother.

"Go on, you cheeky boy, if your dad hears that, you’re in for it," Shen Yunfang finally broke into a smile.

She didn’t really believe the rumors. It was more about seizing the chance to caution her son, hoping he’d be vigilant. Now that she and Li Hongjun had returned to the Capital, Pangpang and Manman’s social prospects couldn’t be more different. She worried her son might lack experience and be misled by crafty individuals.

Hearing his mother say this, Pangpang first sneakily glanced towards the doorway to check if his dad was there, and upon seeing no sign of him, he patted his chest as if relieved.

This series of actions made Shen Yunfang laugh. When disciplining their rebellious son back in the day, Li Hongjun had broken countless broom handles, and to this day, the child still harbored a psychological shadow.

"You know, I’m telling you, I won’t pressure you about getting married, but if you really find someone, you must consider everything thoroughly. In our family, we don’t just look at domestic skills when choosing a daughter-in-law, we look at character. If you bring home someone who causes trouble, don’t blame me for disowning you as my son." Shen Yunfang had different expectations for her daughter and her son; she believed that men should be mentally mature before getting married to be responsible in marriage. She had had enough of the Li Family’s mess, so she had only one requirement for her son’s partner: the woman must have good character.

"Mom, don’t worry, I’ll definitely listen to you when I find a partner. If you’re satisfied, I’ll get married; if you say no, I’ll break it off immediately." Pangpang patted his chest in assurance.

"Just keep talking big, you speak so well now, but when it comes down to it, you’ll probably complain that this old lady is meddling in your romance." Shen Yunfang didn’t believe his words; they often say that once you have a wife, you forget your mother. Even though her own child wouldn’t be like that, she was still somewhat self-aware. After all, it’s the son and his wife who have to live together forever; as for her, managing her own husband was enough.

"No way, no way, old mom, you have to trust your son."

"Alright, I trust you. Why don’t you look into handling the rumors and the people involved in them outside? I’m old, and suddenly having people rushing up calling me ’auntie’ and trying to curry favor, I can’t stand it."

How did Shen Yunfang know about this girl? It was because the girl had deliberately met with her, hinting at an inappropriate relationship with Li Shichen. Just imagine, as a mother, she wouldn’t approve of such behavior.

At that time, there was also the wife of some staff officer nearby, and that’s how the words got spread out.

"Mom, you’re still young. If the two of us went out together, no one would believe you’re my mom. They wouldn’t even think you’re my sister if I didn’t mention it."

Shen Yunfang was amused internally, but seeing that her son was tactless in his words, she still gently smacked him.

"However, I will handle this matter, haha, I didn’t even know I had such an unofficiated daughter-in-law. Gotta meet her in person."

"Alright, I’ll trust you this time. Be more cautious in the future. By the way, your sister’s marriage with Transcendent has already been settled. If nothing changes, it will be on August 12th. Make arrangements to attend when you go back." Shen Yunfang remembering the serious business, directly instructed him.

Manman, the child, still couldn’t withstand the pressure from both her family and her boyfriend, agreeing to get married after graduation.

Once the Ma Family heard that their daughter-in-law agreed, they quickly set the wedding date with the in-laws, leaving no room for Manman to back out.

"Whoa, never thought Transcendent would finally show some manliness."

Watching Ma Chaofan stick around his sister, it was impressive that he managed to wait until Manman’s graduation. freewebnσvel.cøm

"Don’t talk nonsense, what if Transcendent hears you and feels bad?" Shen Yunfang chided her son unhappily. "I and your aunt Mu will be busy with your sister’s wedding preparations. If you’re free, come and help instead of just hanging around in the army." She wouldn’t have let her son join the army if her husband hadn’t strongly insisted.

"Yeah, okay, I probably won’t have any missions coming up soon, I should have some free time." Pangpang quickly went through his schedule in his mind, confident he could make time.

Shen Yunfang was pleased that her son could help, and then she remembered the imminent wedding date, complaining, "What’s aunt Mu in such a hurry for, insisting on August? It’s almost here, and it’s going to be terribly busy for over a month."