The Whole Internet is Shipping Me with My Ex-Boyfriend-Chapter 130: Matchmaking
"Madam, don’t mention it. It’s customary for the younger generation to visit. Since you’ve gone through the trouble of coming here, why don’t you stay at the Gu Mansion tonight? It would be our honor as hosts." Gu Yuan politely suggested.
"I think that’s a great idea," Yu Rujin agreed immediately.
Gu Yuan’s smile froze for a moment.
She was indeed being polite, not expecting the old lady to take her words at face value.
But since the words were already out, there was no reason to take them back. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖
This private restaurant was booked by Old Mrs. Quan. Gu Yuan had dined here before, and the food was quite good. The signature dish was the rehydrated red rock sea cucumber, and they also served avocado with imperial swallow’s nest. Every dish here showcased the owner’s pursuit of refinement, while also pleasing the palate.
After the meal, Yu Rujin and Gu Yuan shared a car back to the Gu Mansion.
The sprawling Gu Mansion encompassed an ideal blend of retro and artistic ambience, and its location offered an unusual tranquility amidst the bustling city.
Gu Yuan spent the entire day with the old lady, and throughout it, Yu Rujin did not mention the matter of marriage alliances at all. It wasn’t until that evening that the old lady revealed her true intentions for the visit.
"Yuanyuan."
By mid-morning during lunch, the old lady seamlessly shifted from addressing her as "Miss Gu" to the more intimate "Yuanyuan."
Yu Rujin asked her, "How do you and my grandson get along?"
Gu Yuan evasively replied, "It’s okay."
What does "it’s okay" even mean?
Yu Rujin couldn’t quite grasp it, but her smile remained as warm as a Maitreya Buddha’s, "Yuanyuan, do you like our Jinjin? Look, even your names sound so well-matched."
Gu Yuan: "..." Not really.
She didn’t directly say she didn’t like him, but instead spoke a bit more diplomatically, "After chatting, I realized that our values don’t align, and we don’t share the same interests. My personality might be considered somewhat assertive, just like Young Master Quan."
Looking at Yu Rujin, she continued, "Surely you’ve heard the saying, ’Two tigers cannot share one mountain.’ Just in this respect, our personalities clash, making us unsuitable."
Unsuitable...
Sigh...
Thinking of her grandson’s stubbornness, Yu Rujin quickly explained, "Jinjin might seem a bit eccentric, but he has a good heart and can be thoughtful. He’s also tall and handsome, making a perfect match for you, Yuanyuan."
Gu Yuan replied calmly, "I haven’t met him in person, but that’s not something that can be determined by appearances alone. Moreover, such matters rely on fate; between your son and me, there’s little connection."
"Little connection..." Yu Rujin felt a headache coming on. Despite her vast experience as a matchmaker, helping countless couples, when it came to her grandson, her confidence now wavered to nearly nothing...
Yu Rujin decided not to push further, lest she offend Gu Yuan, and chose to remain silent.
The next morning.
Gu Yuan assigned Dao An to act as a tour guide for the old lady, hosting her in her stead.
It’s not that she intended to be dismissive; she simply had numerous matters to attend to.
Moreover, her mother was scheduled to arrive in Sui City in the coming days, and as her daughter, even if she didn’t quite favor her birth mother, she must personally go to greet her at the airport.
Upon arriving at the company, Gu Yuan learned that an uninvited guest had already arrived.
"When did he come?"
"Just over ten minutes ago," the special assistant reported to Gu Yuan with a frown.
This unexpected visitor was quite troublesome, and when he appeared at the company, there seemed no way to stop him.
Gu Yuan paused in thought. Before entering, she whispered something to her special assistant.
After hearing Gu Yuan’s instructions, the assistant nodded, "President Gu, I understand."
