I am not just a tycoon

Those gossiping fools outside still claim that he's a sensitive businessman, so he definitely wouldn't meet the woman's parents, let alone the mistress's parents.

The woman was rumored to be a disgraceful mistress, leaving Fang Lizhen seething with anger, so she retaliated by fabricating a few rumors.

The most ferocious rumor was about Fang Lizhen's distant cousin, whose son is in his 30s and still hasn't found a partner, although he has some money.

Fang Lizhen said her son is gay and sells his body in Chuanyu.

Then there's an elderly neighbor of Fang Lizhen, who exaggerates everything she hears, claiming that Liew Menglu is indiscreet and a flirt, actively seducing rich businessmen.

The neighbor's son got married and had kids early, and their family seemed harmonious.

Fang Lizhen then spread the rumor that her daughter-in-law was involved with her father-in-law and that her son was infertile, suggesting the grandson was actually her father-in-law's.

These women were nearly driven to a stroke from anger, concluding that Fang Lizhen was a formidable woman not to be trifled with, and they dared not gossip behind her back anymore.

But good news doesn't travel far, while bad news spreads like wildfire. Over time, many friends and relatives had heard, and Fang Lizhen couldn't stop these rumors.

And as time went on, Fang Lizhen almost believed it herself because her daughter had never brought a partner home, never mentioned him on calls, and rarely spoke about him, as if it was something to cover up.

Finally, there's a chance to meet him now, and Fang Lizhen's heart races: "Lulu, tell me the truth, is he married or not?"

"Mom, is there some gossip going around outside?"

Liew Menglu muttered inwardly that even if he were married, it's no big deal; the key is that his lovers number in the double digits, and your daughter is trying hard to maintain a top-three position.

According to reliable sources, two of Shen Yuan's women have already had his children, while as for me... my belly is empty.

"These rumors outside, mom's just asking."

Actually, Fang Lizhen was desperate to know, her eyes hiding a plethora of curiosity.

"Of course not."

"...That's good."

Fang Lizhen quietly sighed in relief.

Even if that "businessman" were married, Fang Lizhen would act as though he were single.

Her daughter doesn't stay in Ling County, but she lives here, and if her daughter were a mistress outside, her backbone would be bent by gossip.

"So, do you two have plans to marry?"

Fang Lizhen asked again.

Liew Menglu shook her head: "No way."

The daughter answered decisively, and Fang Lizhen seemed to grasp something, opened her mouth to speak, but remained silent, eventually lowering her head.

Mother and daughter had prepared for a long time, with the man visiting for the first time, following Fang Lizhen's customs, ten dishes had to be served.

Fang Lizhen saw her daughter wrapped up tightly, sweating yet not taking off her coat, and couldn't help but ask: "Why are you wearing so much?"

Liew Menglu smiled lightly: "Mom, don't worry about it so much."

"How weird."

Fang Lizhen muttered to herself.

Just then, the doorbell rang, Liew Menglu put down the dish, wiped the water drops off her hands, and quickly ran to open the door, her coat bobbing up and down with her full movements.

As she opened the door, she was smiling and saying: "Shen Yuan... eh, Qianqian, why is it you?"

Liew Menglu's raised smile suddenly diminished, seeing her "best friend" Hou Qianqian with milk and bird's nest in hand.

She laughed and said: "Didn't I send you a message? Did you not see it just now?"

Liew Menglu refreshed her smile: "Come for New Year, don't need to bring anything."

You came along, should've never told Shen Yuan about today... Liew Menglu shown a smile but cursed inwardly.

After so many years as best friends, she knew exactly why Hou Qianqian was here.

She's just relentless, hoping to hitch a ride on Shen Yuan's rich life.

Ha, showing up with gifts on the fourth day of the New Year, quite the effort!

Then Fang Lizhen came out too, seeing Hou Qianqian she paused, then warmly said: "Qianqian's here, sit sit, oh dear, why bring things..."

Hou Qianqian cheerfully greeted Fang Lizhen.

The two of them had been best friends since high school, visiting over the years, naturally familiar with each other's parents.

Fang Lizhen instinctively asked: "Will Nana come?"

Hou Qianqian's expression froze for an instant

"It's been a while since seeing that girl, is she still in car sales?" Fang Lizhen asked again.

Hou Qianqian awkwardly smiled: "She's had a baby."

"Had a baby?"

Fang Lizhen widened her eyes in surprise: "When did she find a partner, never heard about any wedding?"

"Hehe..."

Hou Qianqian didn't know how to explain thinking she might not know, Lulu's "boyfriend," is also Nana's child's father.

Liew Menglu shifted the topic: "Nana's found a partner quite some time ago, she's busy with the child so doesn't contact us much."

Not less contact, simply none, besides, don't mention me, I contacted Nana often, became your messenger... Hou Qianqian cursed inwardly.

Messages she received all, "Qianqian, ask if Shen Yuan is at Chen Na these days.", "Qianqian, ask if Shen Yuan's belt left at her place, if so, have her send it over."

Meat is taken by you, I didn't even sip leftover soup, yet you call me to and fro.

Is this what best friends do?

Hou Qianqian felt particularly unbalanced.

"Oh, I see." Fang Lizhen nodded in realization: "How's her partner, you guys must've met him."

Hou Qianqian laughed: "Met him, quite a nice guy."

Fang Lizhen asked: "How about with Lulu's..."

Hou Qianqian chuckled teasingly, aunt, don't compare, it's the same person.

Liew Menglu interrupted: "Enough mom, get busy in the kitchen, he'll be over soon."

Fang Lizhen glanced at their expressions, suddenly had a feeling but dared not confirm it, remained silent for a while, quietly went back to the kitchen.

Liew Menglu chatted with Hou Qianqian for a while, Hou Qianqian also noticed Liew Menglu still wearing a coat, tightly wrapped.

Typically, at home one wouldn't dress like that, and the house wasn't cold, for instance, when she entered, she removed her coat, showing the fitted sweater inside.

Hou Qianqian exclaimed: "Meng Lu, aren't you hot, your forehead's sweaty."

"Not really."

"Is that 'not really'?"

Hou Qianqian couldn't help asking: "Aren't you wearing anything inside?"

Liew Menglu's eyes flashed cheekiness, quickly returned to normal: "Of course I'm wearing, look."

She raised her coat, revealing the purple sweater inside.

Hou Qianqian "heh"ed, she well knew Liew Menglu wore a sweater, but certainly, no other clothes inside.

Girls with smaller chests could manage without, but for Liew Menglu's cup size, if there's nothing inside, it'd show noticeably.

Alright, you want to play this game.

After a while, Hou Qianqian went to the washroom, mimicking Liew Menglu, and took her bra off, looking at her mirror reflected flat self, stomped in frustration.

Already not large, removing it made it appear even smaller, couldn't pull off this trick.

"Oh my parents, why let me lose at the starting line!"

Hou Qianqian even considered whether to spare time to visit the peninsula for a bit of tech and bold moves.

"Will Shen Yuan like artificial ones?"

....

Liew Menglu returned to the kitchen to help, mother and daughter momentarily silent.

Fang Lizhen suddenly sighed deeply, earnestly saying: "Lulu, at your age, it's just right to have kids."

".... "

Liew Menglu was stunned: "Did you already see through?"

"If I didn't see it, I wouldn't be your mom, you three always played together, if they come to our house for New Year, they'd never come one at a time. Besides, from New Year coming home until now, you've never mentioned Nana."

Fang Lizhen looked at Liew Menglu sympathetically: "It's my fault, if dad and I..."

"Mom, during New Year, don't say this, I've never regretted my choice."