Wealthy Beauty in the 60s-Chapter 703 - 706 I am your mother

At that time, An Qian returned, saw Xiao Shan Yue’s phone ringing incessantly without anyone answering, with "Mom" displayed on the screen.

An Qian only heard the sound of running water coming from the bathroom and answered the phone, "Auntie, Shanyue is in the bathroom and it’s inconvenient for her to answer the phone. Could you call back later, or I can tell her when she comes out."

"Are you Shanyue’s classmate?" Compared to the tone previously used with Shanyue, Lady Che’s voice had softened.

"Yes, I share an apartment with Shanyue." An Qian didn’t know about Shanyue’s family matters, and Shanyue rarely mentioned her family. An Qian had grown up in a loving household and therefore did not sense anything particular about Shanyue’s family relationship. Seeing that it was Shanyue’s mom, she felt a sense of kinship.

Moreover, An Qian was always enthusiastic and good at conversing. Under Lady Che’s intentions, Shanyue’s life at university was thoroughly revealed by An Qian, even divulging her family background.

In this way, as long as Shanyue stayed in the bathroom, An Qian would chat with Lady Che. When Shanyue came out, it had been almost an hour. Lady Che had gathered the information she wanted, and then ended the call.

Shanyue was washing her face and taking a bath in the restroom. She knew An Qian was on the phone outside but couldn’t hear clearly, having no idea An Qian was chatting with Lady Che.

Once she came out, An Qian immediately reported, "Shanyue, your mom just called. Since you were in the restroom, I answered it for you. Your mom’s voice is so nice, so gentle..."

Shanyue frowned slightly, she didn’t know if her mom was gentle; she certainly hadn’t been gentle with her.

"What did you talk about with her?"

"Just chatted about your life at school." Seeing Shanyue’s expression was a bit odd, An Qian asked, "What’s wrong, did I say something improper?"

"No." Shanyue shook her head. She wanted to say something to An Qian, but when the words reached her lips, she couldn’t speak.

Her friends were few, aside from Beibei, and now An Qian could be counted as one.

Perhaps because she cared about so few people, when someone showed care for her, Shanyue couldn’t help but cherish it.

So she couldn’t blame An Qian, but thinking of Lady Che, Shanyue still said, "Next time my mom calls, I’ll answer it myself. She’s always very busy. If I call her back later, she might not have time to answer."

"Oh, I see, no wonder you rarely call home. Your parents must be very busy," An Qian said.

Shanyue nodded and then said to An Qian, "My parents divorced when I was four, each started new families, so there’s less contact."

Shanyue didn’t say much, but An Qian understood.

Shanyue didn’t call back, but two days later, Lady Che came to find her.

Having spoken with An Qian on the phone, it wasn’t surprising that Lady Che could find her way here. Shanyue was momentarily speechless when she saw Lady Che.

"Aren’t you going to invite me in to sit?" Lady Che said.

The former high school beauty, naturally endowed with extraordinary beauty, time had treated Lady Che well, and she was a VIP client at beauty salons, well-maintained.

Shanyue slightly stepped aside, and Lady Che came in, taking a glance around the rented apartment without commenting. After all, it was a house near the school and relatively convenient. It was good enough to be able to rent here.

Shanyue poured a glass of water for Lady Che and sat down, "Is there something you need?"

"I’m your mom, can’t I come to see you?" Lady Che had a glamorously enticing face, like the seductive fox spirits others described. Shanyue, on the other hand, blended the looks of Lady Che and Dr. Xi, looking as beautiful as a flower, with an elegance like orchids, lacking Lady Che’s flamboyance.

"People don’t visit without a cause, and it’s been years since you came to see me or called on your own. I don’t believe your visit now is just to see me," Shanyue said coolly.

Lady Che’s face showed no change, only giving a look that seemed to plead for understanding, "You’re my child, how could I not love you? But as you know, the marriage with your father was unhappy. He had already gotten too close to his assistant—else, why would I have caused a divorce? Even though I remarried into a prominent family, being a second wife is not a favored position, and your uncle’s family disapproved of me. If it weren’t because I had your brother, my life would have been difficult."

At this, Lady Che looked apologetically at Shanyue, "I always think of you, but I was afraid to see you, that your father and that vixen would treat you poorly. I couldn’t take you with me; I had to reluctantly stay away and not keep in touch, but I’ve always silently watched over you. You are smart, excel in studies, I, as your mother, am always proud of you and have told your brother to take you as a role model."

Lady Che played the emotional card, her voice soft and gentle, not the tone she had used on the phone with Shanyue before.

Now, looking at her birth mother, who was still as enchantingly beautiful as she remembered, and knowing she had a good voice, gentle and charming, no wonder An Qian had praised her.

Lady Che spoke for a long time, but Shanyue didn’t react much. She wasn’t a child anymore and would turn of age next year, so Lady Che’s words did not move her.

Shanyue said, "Whom do you want me to meet?"

Lady Che then straightened her posture, "This will be good for you; you should seize this opportunity."

"What opportunity?" Shanyue said.

"The son of the ship tycoon is choosing a wife. I hope you can try it; your uncle has some connections with the ship tycoon..."

As Lady Che’s words fell, Shanyue realized her birth mother’s motive. It was about setting her up on a blind date, or perhaps introducing her to someone.

Shanyue said, "I’m not interested, and I’m still young. Romantic and marital matters are not in my considerations." 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

"You child, I don’t know what your father teaches you. No matter how well a woman is educated, can it be better than marrying well? The ship tycoon has only one son. If you could marry the son of the ship tycoon, you wouldn’t need to worry about luxury and wealth for generations," Lady Che earnestly said.

"You already said he is the son of the ship tycoon; he wouldn’t be interested in me," Shanyue said, looking down.

"Why wouldn’t he? Your background isn’t bad. Even though your father isn’t useful, he has a doctoral title, and you have your uncle’s family background and connections, plus you’re a highly intelligent genius, a 17-year-old graduate of the top university in the world. Who could surpass you?"

Lady Che was still satisfied with her daughter: smart, beautiful, educated, inheriting her talents. If only she had not been walking on thin ice in her husband’s family then, it would have been good to bring this daughter into her husband’s family to raise.

This time, Lady Che had completely forgotten that time Dr. Xi had wanted her to take her daughter to live with her, which she refused. Now, she only thought about how to help her daughter climb socially.