School Beauty's Invincible Martial Expert

Bang!

The door immediately closed. In the living room, Xiao Han and Lan Yudie looked at each other.

"You!" Lan Yudie exclaimed, surprised, "Your mom really runs fast!"

"She must be embarrassed," Xiao Han said with a smile.

"Hehe..." Lan Yudie laughed, "I'm not even embarrassed."

"Of course you're not embarrassed!" Xiao Han laughed, "Because you have thick skin."

"You're the one with thick skin!" Lan Yudie couldn't help but retort.

Mother Xiao's sudden visit didn't embarrass Lan Yudie, nor did it embarrass Xiao Han. However, Xiao Han suddenly remembered that his mother seemed to have mentioned Liu Xiaolei and his marriage to Old Liu. Thinking of this, Xiao Han suddenly felt a headache. All three girls were great, and if he really had to choose one, it would be tough. Although Xiao Han wished he could claim all three women for himself, national conditions and laws didn't allow it.

......

Mother Xiao left the house with her mind blank.

After leaving Evergrande City, Mother Xiao finally snapped back to reality.

"That's not right!" Mother Xiao said in astonishment, "I just proposed marriage on behalf of my son to the Liu Family a few days ago, and now this kid has found another girlfriend. What... what should we do?"

Mother Xiao had actually taken a good look at Lan Yudie just now, a very nice girl, very beautiful, with a good figure, and ample hips — definitely material for bearing sons. That girl from Liu Family... wasn't bad either. Gentle and caring, she always greeted her warmly and even helped clean up their home whenever Xiao Han went to the provincial city. She was just the perfect daughter-in-law one could wish for.

Although Liu Xiaolei's looks were not as good as Lan Yudie's, Liu Xiaolei was definitely one in a thousand in terms of beauty, fashionable and generous, and now she was also a great help to her son, managing Hanmen Catering efficiently.

Mother Xiao took a deep breath, then said, "Ah, what to do? It's tough to explain to the Liu Family now, it seems Xiao Han likes Miss Lan. No, no, I definitely can't fail them..."

On her way back, Mother Xiao muttered to herself, actually very satisfied with Liu Xiaolei, to the extent that she could hardly find any flaws in her. She had even already thought of Liu Xiaolei as her daughter-in-law, but now Xiao Han suddenly had another girlfriend. What should she do?

Logically, one should let their children choose their own spouses. But now, with things like this, Mother Xiao felt unsure how to handle the situation.

"Ah, let him choose for himself!" Mother Xiao sighed helplessly.

This matter was up to Xiao Han. He was already an adult and moreover, he was quite wealthy. Marriage considerations weren't just about having children; it also mattered whether his wife could be a true partner and a capable assistant. So, Mother Xiao felt it wasn't right for her to meddle in these matters.

Just as she reached the entrance of Fuxing Community, Mother Xiao quickly made a call to Xiao Han.

"Mom, is there something you needed to call me for?" Xiao Han asked anxiously.

"Xiao Han, you..." Mother Xiao hesitated, then said, "When did you start dating this girlfriend?"

"Back in university!" Xiao Han replied.

"Oh..." Mother Xiao nodded, then continued, "So... does she know you're wealthy?"

"She knows a bit, but not much," Xiao Han shook his head.

"That's good," Mother Xiao nodded, then continued, "Listen, you absolutely must not tell Xiao Lei about this. She would get upset. And also, I can't really explain it to the Liu Family. Handle this well yourself, and make sure not to cause any trouble."

"Mom, I understand!" Xiao Han nodded.

"Ah, these young people's affairs, I really don't know," Mother Xiao sighed with resignation, then said, "You really must handle this well."

"Mom, I understand," Xiao Han said with a wry smile. "It makes me sound like I'm having an affair. I'm not even married yet, the right to choose a marriage is in my hands."

"I know!" Mother Xiao nodded, "But I have already spoken to the Liu Family about proposing."

"That wasn't proposing!" Xiao Han shook his head, "It was just an inquiry. Besides, between me and Liu Xiaolei, we're just friends. What develops in the future remains to be seen, so don't worry about it."

"Fine, I don't want to worry anymore." Mother Xiao shook her head.

After hanging up, Xiao Han looked helpless.

Nearby, Lan Yudie with her sharp ears immediately asked, "Who is Liu Xiaolei?"

"She's a manager at my restaurant," Xiao Han replied, "We grew up together. She's like a childhood friend, a few years older than me. We get along well. My mom went to her house to propose a few days ago."

"What?" Lan Yudie, on hearing this, almost cried, "Proposed? Why... why didn't you tell me!"

"Aren't I telling you now?" Xiao Han said hastily.

"Does that count?" Lan Yudie, her eyes reddening, said, "If I hadn't come, would you have gotten married without even telling me?"

"No!" Xiao Han shook his head, then said, "I'm not even at the legal age for marriage yet."

"That's true," Lan Yudie broke into laughter upon hearing this.

"Look how nervous you are," Xiao Han chuckled.

A smile formed on Lan Yudie's lips as she hugged Xiao Han around the waist, "Isn't it because I care about you? If it weren't for that, I wouldn't be so nervous about you!"

"Yes, yes!" Xiao Han nodded.

Lifting her face towards Xiao Han, Lan Yudie asked, "Xiao Han, if you had to choose one, who would you pick?"

"This..." Xiao Han was conflicted.

Lan Yudie's expression immediately darkened, "So, you do have her in your heart?"

"Xiao Yu, don't jump to conclusions!" Xiao Han shook his head and said, "Actually, Xiao Lei is a very nice girl too. It's just... I can't bear it. You understand. As we keep talking, I feel like I'm turning into a heartbreaker."

"You're already a heartbreaker!" Lan Yudie glared at Xiao Han and said, "You already have me as your girlfriend, so why are you still messing with other girls?"

"My mom went to her family to propose," Xiao Han said with a bitter smile.

"So, is it settled?" Lan Yudie asked.

"No!" Xiao Han quickly shook his head.

Lan Yudie's face looked much better; if this marriage had been arranged, then she would have become the third person, the mistress. In her life, Lan Yudie loathed nothing more than mistresses, the ones who intrude on others' marriages and disrupt families. She found it the most hateful and despicable act.

After breakfast, Lan Yudie was not particularly upbeat; it was evident that the girl felt somewhat uncomfortable.

"What's wrong?" Xiao Han asked with concern.

"Nothing!" Lan Yudie shook her head, "I was just thinking, should I have not come here?"

"What are you thinking about?" Xiao Han hurriedly said.

"However, I thought about it yet felt it was right to come. If I hadn't, how would I have learned about these things?" Lan Yudie said with a slight smile. "With your personality, you surely wouldn't have told me, right?"

"I..." Xiao Han felt thoroughly figured out by Lan Yudie; she left him no room to argue. Xiao Han hurriedly said, "Xiao Yu, you're really overthinking it, you silly, thinking too much."

"I haven't thought too much," Lan Yudie shook her head and said, "Men always want multiple wives; do you have such thoughts too?"

"Do you want me to tell the truth or a lie?" Xiao Han asked.

"Tell a lie!" Lan Yudie quickly replied.

"Uh..." Xiao Han was stunned for a moment before awkwardly saying, "Xiao Yu, you... you're not playing by the rules."

"Hurry up and say it!" Lan Yudie scolded.

"The lie is, I don't want to," Xiao Han said with a bitter smile.

"It's good you don't," Lan Yudie pursed her lips and said, "Even though it's a lie, I want to take it as the truth."

Xiao Han, feeling pained, didn't know what to say. He could only hold her tightly in his arms.

Lan Yudie had come to Linjiang City just to see Xiao Han; now that her purpose was fulfilled, Lan Yudie planned to return to the provincial city.

"Let's have lunch before you go," Xiao Han said.

"Okay," Lan Yudie nodded and said, "But, I want to eat at your Hanmen Restaurant for lunch."

"Alright," Xiao Han nodded, "but my Hanmen Restaurant has five branches in Linjiang City. Which one do you want to go to?"

"I want to eat at the busiest one!" Lan Yudie smiled.

"Sure!" Xiao Han nodded, but his heart ached because Liu Xiaolei was at that central city branch. That was the Second Store of Hanmen Catering, also the busiest one.

Lan Yudie had chosen this place because, in her view, the business volume would determine the tastiness of the restaurant. Xiao Han was a bit troubled by this. Liu Xiaolei stayed busy at the Second Store because it was almost always short-staffed.

Although a few managers had just been recruited, they were not too familiar with Hanmen Restaurant's operations, requiring Liu Xiaolei to stay and help at the Second Store.

Leaving Evergrande City, Xiao Han drove Lan Yudie towards the central city branch of Hanmen Restaurant.

Upon arriving at Hanmen Restaurant, there were already quite a few people waiting for a table.

Hanmen Restaurant refused to accept advance bookings because early reservations not only wasted effective dining time but were also unfair to those lining up at the entrance. Therefore, the restaurant didn't allow reservations, though familiar regulars could book private rooms in advance, subject to a minimum spending requirement.