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Chapter 1071: One After Another_1 “I really owe a lot to Lyke this time.” Peggy Lewis also said, “He’s put my mind at ease, so I don’t have to live in fear.”
Upon hearing this, everyone was surprised that Peggy Lewis was already calling him so intimately.
It seemed that Lyke wasn’t just bragging after all.
Third Old Master Zhekova’s dislike for Lyke had lessened a bit.
“He was only doing his duty.” Third Old Master Zhekova said.
“However, I’ve indeed been disturbing him for quite some time.” Peggy Lewis said, “I was thinking about moving back.”
Lyke thought to himself that this wouldn’t do!
He had been considering having her stay for a longer period.
How could she consider moving without any discussion?
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“Why are you so eager to move out?” The Old Madam immediately asked.
“I’ve been bothering you for quite a while.” Peggy Lewis said awkwardly.
“I didn’t find it bothersome.” Lyke quickly chimed in.
“Exactly.” The Old Madam nodded, “He didn’t find it bothersome.”
Peggy Lewis: “…”
Cindy Clarke: “…”
“Also, how’s your former colleague doing?
If you move back and he goes looking for you again, what will you do?” The Old Madam asked.
Peggy Lewis hesitated for a moment and said, “I don’t think this would happen.
I’ve been hiding for several days, he should have given up by now.”
“Furthermore, it’s not like we have an irreconcilable hatred.
This isn’t something that would linger for long.
He should have cooled down by now.
There’s no need for him to sacrifice his own life just to keep an eye on me.”
“Even if he insisted for a few days, but couldn’t get close to me, he should have given up.”
“That’s overestimating human nature and that person’s character.” The Old Master said.
“From what Lyke told me, that person made mistakes, lost his competitive advantage, lost his job, but still blamed you.
People like that never believe it’s their fault and always blame others instead.
Whatever happens, they never look for the root of the problem within themselves but constantly blame others.”
“It seems this makes them feel much better.” The Old Master, who has seen people of all kinds, said.
He had seen too many people like Jacob Zahn in his life.
“Since he can repeatedly cause trouble for you, he won’t easily give up unless he manages to harm you.
Frankly speaking, he is a cowardly scum.” He dares not cause too much trouble and always bullies the weak.
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But when he encounters someone stronger, he becomes a coward immediately.
Because of his cowardice, he might not dare to cause much harm.
But who can be sure?
What if he slips up?
Of course, the Old Master knew that Lyke had already dealt with Jacob Zahn.
But Peggy Lewis didn’t know.
Wouldn’t this make her feel safe and continue to stay at Lyke’s place?
The Old Master tiredly looked at Lyke.
He never had to put in this much effort even for his own grandson, Adrian Zhekova.
“You’ve been staying at Lyke’s these days and he has been driving you to and from work.
There’s no way Jacob Zahn could harm you.
If this goes on for a while, he might give up.
But there’s another possibility.
The more he can’t get what he wants, the more frustrated he gets, and this issue will always dwell in his mind.
The longer it lingers, the more he becomes obsessed.”
“If he sees you alone, he might increase his harassment.
By then, he might not be able to control himself, and who could predict what he might do to you?”
Cindy Clarke was dumbstruck.
The Old Master is awesome!
She was almost convinced by the Old Master!
Cindy Clarke couldn’t help but look at Adrian Zhekova and asked in a low voice only Adrian Zhekova could hear, “Does the Old Master often deceive people like this?”
“How else could I be so smart?
I’ve been deceived by him since I was a child, and after being deceived so many times, naturally, I can tell.” Adrian Zhekova also whispered back.
Cindy Clarke: “…”
“Exactly!” The Old Madam took the opportunity to say, “In my opinion, you should continue living there.
With Lyke protecting you, we can also feel at ease.”
“Besides, you’ve only stayed for a few days.
Even if Jacob Zahn is really going to give up, it’s impossible for him to do so within just a few days.
Shouldn’t he hold on for a year…or a few years?
By then, he would give up when he realizes he doesn’t stand a chance of finding you.” The Old Madam said.
Peggy Lewis: “…”
Does this mean she has to stay at Lyke’s place for a few more years?
She dared to do so, but wouldn’t Lyke then stop looking for a wife and getting married?
She couldn’t bear the responsibility of delaying Lyke’s marriage.
“Or, do you not trust Lyke?” The Old Madam suddenly stared, her whole face tight, “Did this boy act improperly?
Did he do anything inappropriate to you?”
The Old Madam suddenly stood up, muttering, “Where’s my feather duster?
Where’s my feather duster?”
And then she started looking for it.
Peggy Lewis was startled and quickly waved her hand, “No, no, please don’t misunderstand.
Lyke has been extraordinarily good.
How could he possibly do anything inappropriate?”
Peggy Lewis was anxious.
She was taken care of by Lyke, and Lyke, fearing she was in danger, kindly took her to his house.
He also drove her to and from work in the morning and evening.
But her words led to a misunderstanding about Lyke’s character.
Lyke, who didn’t even touch a single hair of hers, was misunderstood in this way.
Peggy Lewis felt tremendously guilty.
It was her attitude that led to this misunderstanding.
Poor Peggy Lewis had no familiarity with the Zhekova Family’s tactics.
First, she was trapped by Lyke, then she was trapped by the Third Old Master Zhekova.
And now, she was being deceived by the Old Madam.
Cindy Clarke understood it all too well.
Before she got married, she was as naive as Peggy Lewis.
She had no idea what these tactics were, so she was easily deceived by Adrian Zhekova.
After she got married and became closer with the Zhekova family elders, Cindy Clarke finally realized that they were all experts at manipulation.
Cindy Clarke was naturally intelligent, so she quickly caught on.
When the Old Madam stood up looking for her feather duster but didn’t actually leave her spot, Cindy Clarke knew that the Old Madam was trying to manipulate Peggy Lewis.
Cindy Clarke quickly cooperated with the Old Madam, got up, and held her arm, dissuading her, “Grandmother, don’t you know what kind of person Fourth Uncle is?
You must trust him, otherwise, he’ll be hurt.”
“Look at the Third Grandfather.
Could someone he taught be bad?” Cindy said.
“Old Madam, Lyke is indeed a good man.
He hasn’t been disrespectful to me in any way.
He kindly brought me to his home.
If he is unfairly wronged because of me, I would feel terribly ashamed.” Peggy Lewis quickly said.
It looked like the Old Madam was finally convinced as she sat back down.
“It’s not that I don’t trust you, Lyke.
We know what kind of person you are.” The Old Madam said, “It’s just that Peggy is a girl living on her own at your place.
If she’s wronged and has nowhere to vent, I certainly need to consider for her.”
Chapter 1072: Didn’t Spare Him_1 Hearing Old Madam’s words, Peggy Lewis was touched, her heart softening.
The elders of the Zhekova Family were all so kind.
They seemed to overlook Lyke Zhekova, which created a misunderstanding.
At this time, Lyke Zhekova was looking at the Old Madam with admiration on his face.
With the Old Madam here, how could he fail to keep Peggy Lewis in his house!
The Old Madam was really effective!
Compared to the Old Madam, Third Old Master Zhekova seemed particularly clumsy, inflexible, and dull.
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While Peggy Lewis’s attention was all on the Old Madam, Lyke Zhekova launched a disdainful look at Third Old Master Zhekova.
Did Third Old Master Zhekova still think he’s too slow?
He didn’t even consider his own levels of assistance!
He fell short of the Old Madam by a mile!
The two of them, father and son, shouldn’t be looking down on each other!
At this time, Lyke Zhekova deeply disappointed and disdained Third Old Master Zhekova’s emotional intelligence.
And in case Third Old Master Zhekova didn’t understand his gaze, Lyke Zhekova worked hard to express his feelings through his eyes.
Third Old Master Zhekova: “…”
This is too much!
This damned kid.
Is he considering him an idiot?
It was infuriating!
The Old Madam was acting, so she didn’t find the feather duster, but Third Old Master Zhekova really wanted to find the feather duster and strike Lyke Zhekova now!
“Lyke has indeed been extraordinarily thoughtful,” Peggy Lewis answered the Old Madam.
“I can’t even think of anyone else who could compare to him.”
Anyone who could match even one-tenth of Lyke Zhekova was a rarity.
Although the Old Madam and others were not overly indulgent with their children, hearing others compliment their children still made them happy.
“That’s right, you can rest assured about Lyke’s character.
We know his character very well,” the Old Madam said.
“So, don’t feel burdened and continue living there.
Don’t be afraid to trouble him.
Your safety is the most important thing.”
“You will be safer at Lyke’s place.
Only when that Jacob Zahn can’t find you to cause trouble, can we rest easy,” said the Old Madam.
Third Old Master Zhekova felt that, the limelight was stolen by the Old Madam.
And he was also looked down upon by Lyke Zhekova.
He couldn’t let this continue!
He had to put up a little effort too!
He couldn’t let Lyke Zhekova look down on him!
“Yes, since Lyke has started to help you, he must help you all the way.
How can he let go when he is half done?” Third Old Master Zhekova said earnestly, “This is not our family style.”
Peggy Lewis: “…”
She was somewhat shocked.
How did they end up discussing this?
“If you feel it’s really inconvenient to live at Lyke’s place, why not move to our place?” the Old Madam suggested.
Peggy Lewis: “…”
If it weren’t for fear of being seen, Lyke Zhekova would give the Old Madam a thumbs up right now.
When the Old Madam said this, it seemed like she was giving Peggy Lewis another choice.
But how could Peggy Lewis dare to live in?
Peggy Lewis was not even comfortable living in his house and always wanted to leave.
But after all, he and Peggy Lewis were friends, and they had lived together for a while, having all three meals together, it was hard not to get close.
But she was still a stranger to the Old Madam and Old Master.
What status would she move in with?
Even if she was his friend, and Cindy’s best friend, it was not good to live in the elder’s house.
As expected, Peggy Lewis was startled and quickly waved her hand: “That’s not appropriate.”
As soon as Peggy Lewis finished speaking, she saw the Old Madam looking fierce, as if to get angry.
Peggy Lewis immediately dared not say anything more.
Peggy Lewis honestly said: “Then…
I’ll live in Lyke’s house.”
Moving out was definitely not possible.
Now it seems that there are only two choices, Lyke Zhekova’s house, and the family mansion.
She certainly couldn’t live in the family mansion, so she could only continue to live in Lyke Zhekova’s house.
The Old Madam nodded in satisfaction, smiling and said, “That’s right.
You just live with Lyke at ease.
If he dare be unkind to you, bully you, or make you unhappy, just tell us, we’ll punish him.”
Peggy Lewis really found it hard to imagine the scene of Lyke Zhekova being punished.
Considering it as a casual remark by the Old Madam.
Lyke Zhekova was already a grown man, how could they punish him as they wished.
“Yes, just tell it to us.” Third Old Master Zhekova said, “When he was young, we often punished him.”
“Normally, Lyke doesn’t require you to do chores, does he?” Third Old Master Zhekova asked again.
“Of course not.” Peggy Lewis said, “There’s a housekeeper in Lyke’s house.
When we’re not there during the day, the housekeeper comes to tidy up.”
Peggy Lewis said shyly: “Also, I can’t cook, even making soup, I need to ask Cindy for the recipe.
I really can’t do anything else.
To be honest, I haven’t been able to help at all while I’ve been living there.”
The two of them were still having dinner delivered from the restaurant.
That’s why Peggy Lewis felt that she wasn’t suitable for marriage.
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The common view now is that after a woman is married, even if she’s a career woman, she needs to take care of the home.
Laundry, cleaning, shopping, cooking.
If the husband is tired from work, doesn’t that mean the wife isn’t tired from work?
When everyone comes home from work, they don’t want to move.
What’s more, Peggy Lewis can’t even cook.
Living alone makes her life simple.
She can even eat instant noodles or order some takeout.
But if she were to get married and live together, could she compromise?
Could the other person also compromise?
When Peggy Lewis thought about this, it gave her a headache, and when she thought of a life that required living together until one of them dies, it gave her an even greater headache.
Peggy Lewis felt, might she have a fear of marriage?
Only Lyke Zhekova could tolerate her, and he could even tolerate eating takeout every day with her.
“It’s all because Lyke is too particular, and he does not like strangers wandering around his house,” the Old Madam blamed.
“Otherwise, why not ask the housekeeper to cook dinner for you, wouldn’t that be better?”
Even if what they ate was dinner delivered from the Restaurants under Pingla Corp.
But no matter how good the restaurant’s dishes are, can they compare to home cooking?
Moreover, the oil content in restaurant’s dishes is high, which isn’t as healthy as home-made meals.
“Even when Peggy Lewis wasn’t there, when I used to live alone, I was ordering food deliveries too.” He, himself, also would not bother cooking.
Lyke Zhekova didn’t have those bad habits.
He himself can’t cook, so how could he expect his other half to cook?
“If Peggy Lewis is tired of eating out, should I learn to cook?” Lyke Zhekova looked towards Cindy.
He wondered if Adrian Zhekova would agree to him learning to cook from Cindy.
Not to say, his nephew really was a jar of vinegar, his possessiveness was extraordinary.
No matter who it was, they couldn’t occupy much of Cindy’s time.
But before Cindy had a chance to answer, Peggy Lewis spoke first: “Can we learn together?”
She was living in Lyke Zhekova’s house, eating and drinking for free, and yet Lyke Zhekova had to cook for her.
This was kind of overdoing it.
However, Peggy Lewis didn’t put herself on a particularly low pedestal.
She didn’t think that she could only cook for Lyke Zhekova.
Chapter 1073: What experience is needed for visiting?_1 They believed that equality emerges from learning together, with both having an interest in doing so.
Aunt Evans announced it was lunchtime.
Everyone sat around the table, and as Cindy Clarke looked at all the dishes, she remembered her promise to Peggy Lewis.
So she brought it up, “You didn’t forget that we’re having a home-cooked meal at your house tomorrow, right?
I’ll be bringing along Morgan.”
“What?
What’s going on?” The little guy was unaware of this plan and curiously asked Cindy Clarke.
Seeing the Old Madam and others also clueless, Cindy Clarke explained, “Peggy doesn’t know how to cook.
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When she planned to prepare dinner for Fourth Uncle, she specifically asked me for easy, foolproof recipes.
But her parents haven’t tasted her cooking yet, so she wants to cook for them when she goes home tomorrow.”
“Not only have her parents never tasted it, but I, as her best friend, haven’t tasted it either.
When I heard she’ll be cooking, I wanted to go and try it,” explained Cindy.
“I want to go too!
I want to go too!” The little guy was immediately excited.
“I haven’t tasted the food Godmother cooked either.”
The Old Madam exclaimed, “I didn’t expect that Lyke Zhekova would be the first to taste Peggy’s cooking.
He’s a lucky lad.”
Peggy Lewis was feeling embarrassed by the Old Madam’s words.
She was getting so much praise despite not being able to cook.
“I didn’t forget,” said Peggy Lewis to Cindy Clarke.
“I’ve already told my parents that I’m coming home tomorrow.”
Peggy thought for a moment and then suggested, “How about I prepare dinner instead?”
Lunch would be too rushed.
If it’s for dinner, at least she’d have the entire afternoon to prepare.
“Sure,” Cindy agreed.
Adrian Zhekova wasn’t interested in Peggy’s cooking.
After all, nothing could beat Cindy’s cooking.
So he didn’t propose to go along.
Plus he didn’t know Peggy’s parents as well as Cindy did.
If he were to go, Peggy’s parents might not be able to relax.
That means he would be alone for tomorrow’s dinner.
Adrian looked at Cindy Clarke with a slight grievance.
Lyke Zhekova: “…”
Looking at Adrian’s possessiveness, what was the big deal about Cindy going over to Peggy’s parents for dinner?
He was so pitiful.
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It wasn’t like Cindy cooked at home every day.
As Third Old Master Zhekova put it, Adrian didn’t marry Cindy Clarke to be a housekeeper.
Even though Cindy’s dishes were delicious, and she enjoyed being in the kitchen, it didn’t mean she should be immersed in kitchen smoke all day.
Normally, the housekeeper does the cooking, and sometimes they’d order meals from their restaurant.
Cindy primarily focused on mastering different cuisines.
The dishes she prepared for video shooting doubled as a meal.
Sometimes, Cindy would experiment with new recipes just for the sake of improving her cooking skills.
Researching a new cuisine always necessitated several trials.
Thus, Adrian and the little one became her guinea pigs.
But even her experimental dishes tasted good.
It was like Cindy was working, and the fruits of her labor were savored by Adrian and Morgan.
Usually, she wouldn’t cook all three meals of the day.
However, she always made snacks for the two of them without fail.
At this moment, Lyke suddenly asked, “Is it…
alright for me to go?”
“Of course not,” both Cindy and Peggy thought in unison.
However, neither had the nerve to say it out loud.
Cindy suspected that Lyke was really smitten with Peggy.
Otherwise, wouldn’t Lyke, with his emotional intelligence, have known whether it’d be appropriate to visit the Lewis family?
What grounds would he have to visit?
He wasn’t anyone special to Peggy at the moment.
Wouldn’t it be awkward to drop by?
Surely Lyke would have considered all these, right?
But he still wanted to go.
Cindy figured that Lyke was probably hoping to introduce himself to Peggy’s parents.
That way, they wouldn’t think of introducing a boyfriend to Peggy.
They would know that there’s already a great guy like Lyke around Peggy, so they wouldn’t have to rush.
Moreover, there’d be a comparison.
A comparison that could hurt others.
Once Lyke was in the picture, it wouldn’t matter who else they introduced to Peggy, the gap would be significant, right?
Lyke was quite scheming.
The Old Madam seized the opportunity and said, “That’s true.
Anyway, Lyke also needs to drop Peggy home.
Since he’ll be right there, it would only be appropriate to go up and visit.”
Peggy sought help from Cindy.
To her surprise, Cindy said, “Since Peggy has already met our elders, it’s only fair that Fourth Uncle goes to meet Peggy’s parents.”
“There’s some truth in that,” the Third Old Master Zhekova approved.
“So, it’s settled,” Lyke quickly determined, not giving Peggy a chance to refuse.
“So when you go, you should bring something along.
Lyke can take it when he goes to meet your parents tomorrow,” the Old Madam was suggesting.
They had lots of health supplements at home.
Bird’s Nest, Fish Maw, Propolis, and plenty of Royal Jelly.
The Old Madam was considering them while eating.
She would pack some of these for Lyke to take away.
Visiting elders usually entails bringing some supplements.
Ordinary families bring fruits, milk, or grains.
But since they were well-off, they’d naturally bring some superior supplements.
Lyke could have bought these himself, but there wouldn’t be time to get appropriate ones for such an impromptu decision.
Those sold in the market, frankly, were not of the quality they have at home.
Peggy hadn’t expected they would decide today over lunch that Lyke Zhekova will be going to her house tomorrow.
Cindy’s argument seemed reasonable.
Since Peggy had already met Adrian’s family, it wouldn’t seem right to not let Lyke meet her parents.
But it felt a lot like both parties were meeting their in-laws.
Instead of helping her escape, why was Cindy fueling the fire?
Peggy felt a headache coming on just thinking about having to bring Lyke home tomorrow.
How was she supposed to explain this to her parents?
She definitely couldn’t mention she was living at Lyke’s place.
Her parents definitely wouldn’t accept her living at a man’s house.
And if she were to mention that she lives with Lyke, she’d have to give the reason.
Wouldn’t that cause her parents to worry?
That would render her initial concealment meaningless.
Who knew Adrian would add to the confusion at this moment, “I’ll go too.”
If Lyke was going, regardless of whether Peggy’s parents felt uncomfortable or not, he would go too.
At least he wouldn’t have to be apart from Cindy.
Plus, he wanted to witness the gossip.
He wanted to see how Lyke and his future in-laws got along.
Old Madam nodded, “You can go with them.
That’s great, it’s about time that Peggy’s parents meet you.”
Cindy wasn’t close to her family, so Peggy’s parents were like her own parents-in-law.
They should see who their daughter Cindy was married to.
“And give some pointers to your Fourth Uncle while you’re at it.
He doesn’t have much experience,” the Old Madam suggested.
Peggy: “…”
No experience?
What experience is needed to be a guest?
Lyke: “…”
Chapter 1074: At Such a Young Age, How Does One Learn to Pierce Hearts_1 How could Peggy Lewis have the nerve to take things from the family mansion and send them to her parent’s house?
She was eating and taking so much that she seemed to be overdoing it.
In a daze, Peggy Lewis even had the feeling of moving things from her husband’s family to her parent’s home.
As soon as this thought appeared, she was scared out of her wits.
She quickly shook her head, trying to get rid of this terrifying idea.
Lyke Zhekova was closely following her, always keeping an eye on Peggy Lewis, fearing that she might be neglected.
Or thinking that she might be too shy to do anything.
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Therefore, he was closely observing Peggy Lewis’s reactions.
For example, when Peggy Lewis’s gaze fell on a distant dish, Lyke Zhekova would immediately pick up the dish and put it in front of Peggy Lewis if she was too shy to reach for it herself.
As a result, even though Peggy Lewis was too shy to reach out, she still managed to taste all the dishes.
When Peggy Lewis suddenly shook her head, Lyke Zhekova was the first to notice.
“What’s wrong?” Lyke Zhekova immediately asked Peggy Lewis.
Peggy Lewis was too shy to voice the thought that had just popped into her head.
She simply murmured in embarrassment, “Nothing.”
Lyke Zhekova thought to himself, how could she shake her head if nothing was wrong? But he didn’t press her.
If Peggy Lewis wasn’t saying anything, she probably didn’t want to talk about it.
If he kept asking, she would feel awkward.
As for Peggy Lewis’s family situation, the Old Madam had learned enough about it last time.
This time, the focus was on learning more about Peggy Lewis’s work and daily hobbies, etc.
One could say that Peggy Lewis’s situation was thoroughly investigated.
Once the little guy had eaten enough, he wanted to go to the restroom.
Lyke Zhekova took the opportunity to follow him.
As the little guy was in the middle of using the bathroom, he heard the door open and saw Lyke Zhekova walk in.
The little guy immediately covered his private part with his hands, “Fourth Grandfather, why are you coming in?
I’m not done using the bathroom yet.”
Lyke Zhekova glanced at the little guy’s private part, which was so small it was hard to look directly at it.
What was the point of him covering it?
Even if he didn’t cover it, Lyke Zhekova wouldn’t notice.
But when he did cover it, that’s when Lyke Zhekova looked in that direction.
“Then hurry up and finish,” Lyke Zhekova urged.
The little guy hesitated, “If you’re watching me, I can’t go.”
Lyke Zhekova chuckled, not expecting the little guy to be so particular.
Since he needed something from him, Lyke Zhekova turned his back compliantly, “Fine, I won’t look at you.
Just hurry up.”
But the little guy knew there was someone else in the restroom, and simply couldn’t relax knowing that Lyke Zhekova was standing next to him.
“Fourth Grandfather, why don’t you wait outside?” the little guy suggested.
“You’re quite demanding for a kid,” Lyke Zhekova retorted.
“You can wait outside and come in after I’m done,” the little guy proposed.
Lyke Zhekova thought to himself, this kid really knows how to hold it in.
Wasn’t he supposed to be in the middle of using the bathroom?
Why was he talking so much?
Didn’t he feel any urgency at all?
“I don’t need to use the bathroom,” Lyke Zhekova clarified, “I have something to discuss with you.”
The little guy saw that Lyke Zhekova had a serious look on his face as if he were about to share something big.
He immediately became serious too.
Even his nervous yet mysterious question was, “Fourth Grandfather, what big issue do you want to discuss with me?”
“Aren’t you using the bathroom?
I’ll tell you later,” Lyke Zhekova replied, “It’s a big issue.”
Upon hearing this, the little guy said, “Okay, I’ll be quick!”
Lyke Zhekova thus left the restroom first and waited outside the door.
The little guy quickly finished and opened the door.
Seeing that Lyke Zhekova was waiting outside the door, the little guy waved to him, “Fourth Grandfather, come in.”
Lyke Zhekova went in and closed the door.
Seeing that Lyke Zhekova had come to find him specifically and had avoided the others, the little guy felt that this must be a major issue that only the two of them could know about.
He was very satisfied with Lyke Zhekova’s special attention to him.
Even though the place where the big issue was being discussed was in the restroom, it wasn’t exactly an ideal environment.
“Fourth Grandfather, what’s the matter?” the little guy looked up and asked.
“You call me Fourth Grandfather, and you call Peggy Lewis Godmother.
Doesn’t that sound a bit off?” Lyke Zhekova said.
The little guy blinked and said, “It doesn’t.
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I call you Fourth Grandfather, and I call her Godmother.
There’s no conflict.”
“How is there no conflict?” Lyke Zhekova refuted, “I’m in love with her.
If you continue to call me Fourth Grandfather and her Godmother, it won’t be appropriate.”
After thinking for a moment, the little guy asked, “Are you two in love now?”
Lyke Zhekova: “…..”
How did this child learn to be so sharp at such a young age?
“It’ll be very soon,” Lyke Zhekova replied.
If the little guy could be easily brushed off by Lyke Zhekova, he wouldn’t be the little guy, would he?
He’s someone who has inherited the excellent genes and intellect of Adrian Zhekova and Cindy Clarke.
Even before meeting Adrian Zhekova, the little guy was already precocious.
He started speaking early and learned everything quickly.
Moreover, he was eloquent.
When many other children of his age could only express themselves with simple words, the little guy was already able to form complete sentences.
And his diction was clear, his expression concise, and he even spoke faster than children his age.
Whatever you taught him, he could remember quickly and infer other things from it.
Cindy Clarke even felt that her conditions were limited, and thus she delayed the little guy’s progress.
If she had more time in her daily life and could expend more energy on the little guy, he might be able to learn even more things.
Like many children from high-status families, receiving an elite education.
However, Cindy Clarke wasn’t overly bothered about it.
After all, nothing is achieved without having given something up.
An elite education involves many classes.
Just like the children at Jetaime Academy, from nursery onwards, they learn a variety of subjects.
It’s not only about learning foreign languages, math, etc., but also skiing, swimming, horse riding, golf, and the like.
It seems like a well-rounded development, involving a varied range of activities.
But were these classes something the children really enjoyed?
Children have different personalities and interests.
Some like horse riding but don’t like skiing.
Some like taekwondo but don’t like golf.
Some may enjoy it at first, but if the learning process is too tough, the pleasure quickly turns into pressure.
Exceptional children are exceptional because they have made too much effort.
Making so much effort from a young age, they lose a lot of the fun of childhood.
That’s why Cindy Clarke said, where there’s gain, there’s loss.
Although the little guy didn’t learn as many things and only picked up swimming and taekwondo based on his interests,
Cindy Clarke didn’t coerce him to become particularly good at them.
Knowing how to swim can effectively prevent drowning.
Children can’t avoid coming into contact with rivers and lakes in their lifetime.
But as soon as they do, there’s a risk of accidents.
Being able to swim can at least ensure their own safety to some extent.
The same goes for taekwondo, it helps one stay fit and provides some self-defense capabilities.
But again, Cindy Clarke didn’t force him to master it.
If he enjoyed it, he could practice up to the point that was acceptable for him without the need for outstanding results.
Chapter 1075: Third Old Master Zhekova Turns Out to be the Mole_1 No one was pushing him to join competitions or achieve grading levels.
Slowly, he could achieve in three or four years what others could achieve in one or two years.
All on the condition of not tiring him out or ruining his interest.
Anyway, Cindy Clarke’s financial conditions were enough for the little fellow to slowly grind down.
But the little fellow had his own spirit of competition, he didn’t need Cindy’s supervision, he didn’t allow himself to lag behind others.
However, if Cindy really did as most other parents did, within her abilities, to make the little fellow learn as much as possible
What the little fellow knows now should be much more than before.
The only problem is that he might not be as relaxed as now.
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At that time, before their reunion with Adrian Zhekova, Peggy Lewis saw the little fellow’s intelligence and praised Cindy.
“Although I don’t know who Morgan’s biological father is, by looking at Morgan’s intelligence, his biological father must not be bad.”
Cindy responded: “Why can’t he take after me in everything?
Am I not intelligent?”
How could you be unintelligent?
If Cindy weren’t smart, could her university entrance exam results be so high that she could pick any top universities in the country?
Especially since Cindy was able to achieve such heights despite her family’s circumstances.
She still has such accomplishments now.
Don’t underestimate internet celebrities.
They are the ones who have stood out from the crowd, none of them are simple people.
Yet Cindy managed to become one of the top amongst them.
“Even if you are intelligent, you can’t be proficient at everything, right?
You must have your weaknesses.
I think some of Morgan’s intelligence doesn’t seem like it was inherited from you.
It might have been inherited from his biological father, just perfectly complementing you,” Peggy said.
Both parents would have to be exceptional for a child as intelligent and smart as Morgan.
Even Cindy had to admit that Morgan seemed more intelligent than she was at his age.
Of course, Cindy could not possibly remember anything from when she was two or three years old.
But by the time a child is three or four, they start to be able to remember things.
While Cindy couldn’t recall much, she remembered some fragments.
Especially some of the more memorable things.
For example, when she was learning to speak as a child, she wasn’t as quick as Morgan.
At first, her speech wasn’t as clear as Morgan’s.
It was only gradually that she slowly improved.
So, when Peggy said that, Cindy really had no way to refute it.
Lyke Zhekova could hardly conceal his envy when he saw how clever the little fellow was.
He thought, he and Peggy weren’t so different.
They were both excellent.
Therefore, the child they would have should also be as intelligent and smart.
As for being smarter than Morgan, that’s not necessary.
Morgan was already extremely smart.
Any smarter, and you’d be looking at a demon.
They just needed a child who was on a par with Morgan.
Lyke Zhekova thought that his expectations for his children weren’t high at all.
Lyke Zhekova told Morgan it would be quick, but who knew Morgan would then sympathetically say: “Fourth Grandfather, your definition of ‘very soon’ seems a bit slow.”
“How so?” Lyke Zhekova was startled and a little curious about Morgan’s thinking.
“Every time Third Great Grandpa asks you, you always say it will be soon.
But until now, you’re still not with my godmother,” Morgan stated, wishing he could call out ‘godmother’ a few more times to make Lyke Zhekova feel more frustrated.
Lyke Zhekova: “….”
“How do you know that?” Lyke Zhekova couldn’t help asking.
How would Morgan know the content of Third Old Master Zhekova’s calls?
Morgan wasn’t with Third Old Master Zhekova.
Much to his surprise, Morgan replied: “Third Great Grandpa video calls with Great Grandpa and Great Grandma every day.
After he finishes calling with you each time, he would make a video call to talk about your progress with them.”
So, Morgan knew about it alright!
Lyke Zhekova: “….”
Lyke Zhekova ground his teeth.
He never would’ve thought that Third Old Master Zhekova could become a mole!
“Fourth Grandfather, don’t worry.
Once you’re with my godmother, I’ll immediately change what I call you.
I won’t delay even for a moment,” Morgan patted Lyke Zhekova’s shoulder.
Lyke Zhekova was squatting down to talk to Morgan at the moment.
So, Morgan could touch Lyke Zhekova’s shoulder just by lifting his hand.
Lyke Zhekova: “….”
“See, I need your help to be with your godmother,” Lyke Zhekova said, “When you call me Fourth Grandfather and her Godmother, it makes it seem like there’s a big generation gap between us.
The more times you call us these, the more it forms a subconscious suggestion that we have a generation gap and that I am her elder.
Would it be more inconvenient for us to be together then?”
Although they could still be together, it would most likely delay the time.
Lyke Zhekova needed to completely break away from this mental generation gap in Peggy’s mind.
“So, when you’re pursuing a girl, instead of seeking help from Great Grandpa, Great Grandma, Third Grandfather, and Cindy, you need my help too?” Morgan looked at Lyke Zhekova in shock.
Lyke Zhekova: “…”
“You’re not even letting me, a five-year-old, out of this.
You want me to help you,” Morgan shook his head and sighed, “Fourth Grandfather, you’re really not good at this.”
Lyke Zhekova: “…”
He decided then and there that he had to have a child with Peggy who was smarter than Morgan.
Make Morgan call a baby who is younger than him uncle or auntie!
Lyke Zhekova is now being very practical and realistic.
To save time and achieve success as soon as possible, he quickly bowed to Morgan: “I admit, I am having some difficulties in that area.”
“Look at me.
I’m a 37-year-old man who has finally found a girl I like.
But there just happens to be a small generation gap, making things really difficult.
Could you help me?” Lyke Zhekova inquired.
Morgan thought deeply for a moment before reluctantly saying, “I always call her godmother.
Godmother is so good to me.
But because of Fourth Grandfather, I will lose my godmother and have a Fourth Grandmother instead.
I won’t be able to call anyone godmother again in the future.”
Morgan was indeed very saddened by this.
Ever since he learned to speak, he would call her godmother.
At first, when he was learning to speak, he couldn’t pronounce ‘godmo’
He called both Cindy and Peggy ‘mother.’
Only later, when he could pronounce more words did he correct this.
Later, when he became more adorable and mischievous, he directly called Cindy by her name.
And called Peggy godmother, a habit he kept till now.
Because of Lyke Zhekova, he suddenly had to change what he called her.
It felt like his godmother was being stolen by Lyke Zhekova.
Morgan was feeling incredibly frustrated.
“How about this, you don’t call her Fourth Grandmother for now.” He was still afraid of scaring Peggy.
“But only when I’m with Peggy, try to avoid calling her godmother when you’re addressing me as Fourth Grandfather.
Try not to use those two terms together.”
As long as it wasn’t repeated often, Peggy wouldn’t notice and would forget it.
“Fourth Grandfather promises you that once we get married, you can start calling her godmother again and call me Fourth Grandfather.
It’s perfectly fine to call us by these names separately without considering our relation,” Lyke Zhekova affirmed.
Chapter 1076: Is This Even Possible?
_1 Well, he was already married to Peggy Lewis anyhow.
His goal had been accomplished.
Would Peggy divorce him because of a title?
Lyke Zhekova’s calculations were deafening in his mind.
“Can it really be done this way?” the little guy asked Lyke doubtfully.
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“Of course, it can,” Lyke nod approvingly, “but only among our family members.
Outside, when there are outsiders, you still have to call her Fourth Grandmother.
After all, there are outsiders, so we can’t let them think our family has no rules.”
The little guy thought about it and found it reluctantly acceptable.
Fourth Grandfather gave him face, allowing him to still call her Godmother at home.
So, outside he should also give Fourth Grandfather respect!
It didn’t matter whether others knew or not, at home, Peggy Lewis was still his Godmother.
Lyke never intended for the little guy to keep calling her that forever.
But Lyke had his own plans.
The little guy was still young, and it wouldn’t seem strange if he couldn’t accept it all at once.
When the little guy got older, Lyke expected that without his correction, the little guy would feel weird calling her separately.
Naturally, he would change his habits.
“Look, I’ve agreed to your terms, now don’t you think you should help me?” Lyke said, “It’s not so troublesome to you, right?”
The little guy thought for a while then nodded, saying, “Okay, I promise you.”
“Morgan’s the best!” Lyke praised enthusiastically.
The two finally settled the matter and left the restroom together.
When two of them came back, Cindy Clarke asked curiously, “You two, why did you both go in and come out together?”
Since when was the little guy so intimate with Lyke Zhekova?
Even at the restrooms, they were waiting for each other?
“I like children, and Morgan’s the only child in our family, so I want to spend more time with him,” Lyke Zhekova explained with a smile.
Adrian Zhekova gave Lyke a silent, mocking smile.
You’re just bullshitting.
The little guy turned his head and made a gesture towards Lyke, saying: “Godmother.”
Full of threat.
Lyke: “…”
These two, father and son, are so annoying.
However, Old Madam took this opportunity to suggest, “If you’re so fond of children, why don’t you get married and have your own?
Why are you always clinging to our Morgan?”
“Exactly,” the Old Master chimed in.
Lyke:”…”
Go ahead, and say it!
Go on, say the next part!
Hint at Peggy Lewis!
Lyke was waiting all this time.
Who knew the Old Madam wouldn’t say anything more.
Lyke:”…”
Old Madam was worried that Peggy Lewis would feel awkward, she had already spoken too much that day, so it was time to stop and rest.
Seeing Lyke so anxious, she didn’t understand her good intentions at all.
If she was so eager, she should put effort into pursuing her herself.
After dinner, Lyke and Peggy Lewis sat and chatted for a while.
Everyone was drinking tea, eating snacks, and indulging in fruits.
Old Madam asked Aunt Evans to pack up the bird’s nest, fish maw, and other nourishing items from the house and told Peggy Lewis to take them home.
Peggy naturally refused.
“Why are you being polite with us?” Old Madam voiced.
“Yeah, we are all family, there’s no need to be courteous.” Lyke chimed in opportunely.
Adrian smirked mockingly again.
Lyke was good at taking advantage verbally.
Lyke: “…”
When it was time to leave, Peggy intended to let it slide, hoping nobody would notice if she just left without taking those things.
Surprisingly, Lyke took the initiative to pick up those items.
He wasn’t being polite at all.
They were all family, and it was very common for them to exchange gifts.
To them, those things were all ordinary items.
Something as ordinary as taking a fish or chicken from home, so they didn’t think much of it.
“Oh, right, we’ll send all these items that Old Madam gave directly to Mr.
and Mrs.,” Lyke said, “I’ll have others buy some more of these for you to use regularly.”
“No need,” Peggy said, “I’m still young, it’s unnecessary for me to supplement my body.”
“This has nothing to do with age.
It’s beneficial for a lady to regularly consume these supplements.
It lays a good foundation for your body when you’re young.
On the surface, it makes you age slower and look better than people of your age, and on the inside, it makes your health better,” Lyke clarified.
Once Lyke finished talking, he immediately asked Old Madam where they usually bought these items from.
The elders had their regular suppliers who were appreciative of their consistent patronage.
The suppliers were quite honest in doing business, especially with long-time customers like the elders who often bought a lot.
They would also introduce more customers to their business.
The supplier would not chase away established, long-term customers for short-term benefits.
So, they offered the elders great quality at fair prices.
Old Madam immediately gave Lyke the contact information.
She personally contacted the supplier and explained the situation.
The supplier was naturally overjoyed.
Shortly after, he received a call from Lyke.
Lyke promptly ordered lots of items.
He also asked the supplier to deliver the same quantity every month, to avoid the hassle of ordering repeatedly.
In case he forgot during a busy period, Peggy definitely would not remind him.
Then, he asked the supplier to send the monthly bills directly to Majestic.
Because Old Madam had introduced him, the supplier was particularly trustworthy and readily agreed.
The next day, because Peggy was going to prepare dinner herself.
She had to get there before Cindy Clarke.
They enjoyed the rare day off and woke up late.
They didn’t get up until after ten and had a meal that was not quite breakfast nor lunch.
By the time they headed out, it was already noon.
They went to the supermarket first to buy the ingredients needed for tonight’s dinner.
As they were selecting groceries, Peggy was worried about how to introduce Lyke to her parents when she got home.
Should she call him a friend?
Her parents had to believe that.
No one would casually bring a friend of the opposite sex home.
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Her parents would undoubtedly misunderstand Lyke as her boyfriend.
The situation would be hard to explain then.
Looking at Lyke, who was seriously picking out fruits,
Peggy was too embarrassed to complain about him insisting on accompanying her home.
After they had finished shopping, they headed to Peggy’s house.
Meanwhile, at Peggy’s house, her mother had just returned from the market.
In her hand, she was pulling a small cart typically used for groceries.
Because she bought a lot of things at the market, especially because Peggy was coming home today, Mrs.
Lewis bought even more stuff, preparing to make a lavish meal for Peggy.
Peggy only told her parents that Cindy Clarke and the little guy were coming, but didn’t mention Adrian Zhekova and Lyke.
Her parents didn’t know who Lyke was, and mentioning Adrian would only make them nervous.
She was afraid that her parents would want to prepare for the guests, clean the house, and get busy unnecessarily.
Now that Cindy Clarke had married Adrian Zhekova; they were all part of the same family.
There was no need to be so nervous, to be so celebratory.
Chapter 1077: Secretly Agreeing_1 Treat Adrian Zhekova the same way Cindy Clarke is usually treated.
That’s why Peggy Lewis didn’t tell her parents.
Mrs.
Lewis only thought that Peggy Lewis, Cindy Clarke and Morgan Zhekova were coming back home, so she felt very relaxed.
She even arranged to introduce a blind date to Peggy Lewis.
Peggy Lewis was quite resistant to the idea of a blind date.
The reason she gave to her mother was that she was now 27 years old, and the people her mother introduced to her for blind dates were definitely over 27 years old.
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All the excellent men had been taken at a young age.
How could any better ones have had time to enter the market for blind dates?
Peggy Lewis didn’t think she was that out of the league, but she wasn’t altogether bad either.
But if the other party could offer the same, then she would consider herself lucky.
Besides, the men she met through blind dates didn’t really have much time for them to truly understand each other.
Mostly, they would discuss each other’s family and job situation, and so on.
Coming to a blind date means rushing to get married.
There were many people who got married only a few months after a blind date.
But how much could they understand each other in just a few months?
Getting to know each other after marriage?
It’s always a bit late.
If they really don’t think it’s suitable, and can’t cope anymore.
They either have to push through and compromise, sticking with the marriage.
Or they break up, taking advantage of their youth and time, and divorce quickly.
Neither option is really comfortable.
Even if Peggy Lewis isn’t very proactive in searching, and she has a rather free-and-easy attitude, she doesn’t want to participate in blind dates and she would rather be single.
Peggy Lewis has expressed more than once, very seriously, that she doesn’t want to go on blind dates.
She even moved out for partly this reason.
She didn’t want to constantly fight with her mother at home over this.
When she was at home, Mrs.
Lewis always arranged dates for her.
If Peggy Lewis didn’t want to go, Mrs.
Lewis would make arrangements first and then tell her.
Out of politeness, Peggy Lewis had to go.
Because of this, Peggy Lewis moved out, and finally got some peace.
Mrs.
Lewis saw that Peggy Lewis was so determined, so she didn’t dare to arrange more dates for her anymore.
However, a couple of days ago, Mrs.
Lewis was genuinely stimulated.
The families in the neighborhood were having weddings or having grandchildren.
Some grandparents were taking their grandchildren and great-grandchildren out for a walk.
Although taking care of grandchildren or great-grandchildren was tiring.
Some were so tired that they couldn’t straighten their waists.
But they are happy because even if they’re tired, they are happy when they look at their grandchildren.
At least, that’s how Mrs.
Lewis felt.
She was so envious, she even told Mr.
Lewis that if Peggy could get married and have a baby, she would be happy even if she was tired.
She would definitely help Peggy take care of the baby.
Peggy could focus on her work, without worrying about taking care of her child.
But that wasn’t all that stimulated Mrs.
Lewis.
There were also her colleagues and neighbors asking whether Peggy was married or had a boyfriend.
Some wanted to introduce her to eligible singles they knew.
Others were just gossiping for no reason.
Especially those whose sons or daughters had just gotten married, they felt as though they had accomplished a great task in life.
And they couldn’t wait to show off.
Especially showing off to Mrs.
Lewis whose daughter, Peggy, was still single.
Mrs.
Lewis was indeed stimulated.
Gradually, Mrs.
Lewis’s viewpoint had been influenced by Peggy.
Mrs.
Lewis now feels that her daughter is beautiful, capable, and high-earning.
Even if she hasn’t found someone for the time being, it’s not a big deal.
Mrs.
Lewis gradually even feels that the men she introduces to Peggy are all no match for her.
Among the men of her age, how many could own a house at such a young age and have such a high income like Peggy?
Therefore, Mrs.
Lewis did not insist gradually.
However, recently, more and more people have been talking to her about this, which made Mrs.
Lewis anxious again.
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A neighbor wanted to introduce a young man to Peggy.
Mrs.
Lewis briefly understood the man’s basic information.
Such as his parents’ jobs, his own job, and felt that it was not bad.
His income was not as high as Peggy’s.
Frankly, very few young men of the same age as Peggy have an income as high as hers.
Mrs.
Lewis felt that it was not a problem, after all, Peggy earned more.
Moreover, if the man’s income is not high, Peggy will have more say.
This was good.
She also looked at his photo.
He was not handsome, but his features were well-proportioned, just on par with ordinary people.
In terms of appearance, he was much less attractive than Peggy, he was just an ordinary person.
Meanwhile, Peggy was really beautiful, not just because her mother sees her with a love filter.
She had always wondered how she and Mr.
Lewis’s genes combined to create such a beautiful daughter.
If Peggy was not her own daughter, she would have doubted it.
However, Mrs.
Lewis felt, even if Peggy was beautiful, could she marry a handsome man?
How many beauties are married to ordinary-looking men?
Marriage is about living a life together, it’s far more important to be a good person.
As long as their appearance was okay, and they are not too ugly.
That’s why Mrs.
Lewis accepted the match.
Fearing that Peggy would not agree, she accepted the match secretly.
Taking advantage of the fact that Cindy Clarke was bringing Morgan Zhekova over today, Mrs.
Lewis invited the man to come home for dinner.
If Cindy Clarke was there, Peggy wouldn’t feel awkward to get angry, right?
And, she could also ask for Cindy Clarke’s advice.
Since Cindy Clarke is married to Adrian Zhekova, Mrs.
Lewis didn’t expect Cindy to introduce any rich men to Peggy.
Cindy Clarke herself has just lucked out.
Is there so many rich young talents around?
If there were any good match around, considering the relationship between Cindy Clarke and Peggy, wouldn’t Cindy Clarke think of Peggy first?
Getting help from Cindy Clarke would be the safest choice.
At this moment, the man had already been sitting at home.
Out of politeness, he had arrived early.
It wouldn’t be right for him to arrive after Peggy.
Mrs.
Lewis was very pleased with this.
She had just chatted with the man at home and found that his manners and conversation were very good.
Mr.
and Mrs.
Lewis were very satisfied.
As a man, Mr.
Lewis was not the kind of person who just goes for looks.
He focused on whether the other person was steady and reliable.
From the man’s face, and the look in his eyes when he spoke, he could tell a lot.
At least for now, he could confirm that the man was not frivolous.
Mrs.
Lewis was pulling her shopping cart, and happened to run into her neighbor, Sister Watson.
There had been some friction between her and Sister Watson.
Sister Watson had also introduced boyfriends to Peggy before.
But this Sister Watson was not really reliable.
She took the initiative to find Mrs.
Lewis and said that her sister-in-law knew a young man who wanted to be introduced to Peggy.
So, Mrs.
Lewis asked, how old was he?
Sister Watson was able to answer this; he was 29, two years older than Peggy.
Chapter 1078: They Have Found Their Partners Now_1 Did you ask what his job is?
Sister Watson shook her head in confusion, indicating she didn’t know.
What about his family circumstances?
She shook her head again, indicating she didn’t know.
So it seems that other than the knowledge that he is a man and 29 years old, she knew nothing else.
Is that how one introduces a potential partner?
Mrs.
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Lewis felt it was unreliable after hearing this, but she didn’t want to refuse directly, so she asked Sister Watson to find out more details.
Shouldn’t we at least know what he does for a living?
Sister Watson got to it quickly and responded the next day, stating that the man worked as a clerk in an electrical appliances company and had a monthly salary of 5000 yuan.
Hearing this, Mrs.
Lewis frowned a little.
A salary of 5000, if we were outside Belfard, in a second-tier city, or even a quasi-first-tier city, Mrs.
Lewis would accept.
Of course, a quasi-first-tier city would also have higher expenses.
But Mrs.
Lewis didn’t have high demands, so she could accept it.
But in Belfard, that wouldn’t work.
As the capital, not only are the house prices scarily high, but daily expenses are also high.
But, housing isn’t an issue.
If he can’t afford it, Peggy Lewis does have a place.
Although it’s a bit small, it’s suitable for two newlyweds.
Before having a child, they could strive a bit more, save some money, and then move to a slightly bigger place when the time comes.
They wouldn’t need much more, just two rooms are enough, at least the child could have a place of their own when they grow up and it won’t be so crowded.
With both of their income, paying back the mortgage would be no problem.
Regarding the down payment, Mrs.
Lewis could even help out a little herself.
As for the man’s family, she didn’t want to rely on them just yet.
If they could be of assistance, that would be great, but they needed to be prepared for them not being able to help.
This way, there won’t be any disparity then.
However, even when considering changing houses, Mrs.
Lewis never planned on having Peggy sell her original house.
That house was bought with Peggy’s own skills and abilities, and it was under her name.
In a marriage, one cannot be too calculating, but they also cannot always be at a loss.
If the man doesn’t contribute anything and expects Peggy to sell her own house to buy a new one, then what is he for?
Peggy should at least have some fallback and security, right?
Mrs.
Lewis felt that her requirements were already quite low.
Leaving the housing issue aside for now, let’s consider the ordinary cost of living in Belfard, the transportation expenses, and the unavoidable socializing due to work.
To be honest, a salary of 5000 is really too little.
The basic salary in Belfard is actually quite high.
Even if one were to work diligently in a company for two or three years, their salary could increase to at least seven to eight thousand yuan.
But this man that Sister Watson introduced is almost 30, and he is still stuck with a 5000 yuan salary.
What does this indicate?
Either he is incapable or lack ambition.
He feels that a 5000 yuan salary is enough for him, without worrying about the rest of the family.
However, after getting married, although he doesn’t need to support his wife, he needs to contribute in raising a child, right?
The cost of raising a child, along with their education expenses, is like a money-eating monster.
What could this 5000 yuan contribute to?
Won’t the pressure still fall on Peggy’s shoulders in the end?
Mrs.
Lewis does want Peggy to get married, but she doesn’t want Peggy to suffer such a loss for marriage.
It’s not that Mrs.
Lewis expects the man to earn as much as Peggy does, but given the overall salary level in Belfard, shouldn’t he have at least seven to eight thousand, right?
Especially considering that he should have been working for five to six years now, given his age of 30.
So, Mrs.
Lewis refused.
Sister Watson, still enthusiastic, asked, “What kind of person are you looking for then?”
Mrs.
Lewis expressed her demands.
Sister Watson twisted her lips, saying, “Your demands are a bit too high.”
Mrs.
Lewis said, “If the conditions you introduced were for another city, I would accept it.
But considering the circumstances in the capital, they truly do not suffice.”
“Okay,” Sister Watson didn’t have anything else to say, so she left.
But at night, Sister Watson, out of the blue, sent Mrs.
Lewis a Whatsapp message, saying, “Your family’s demands are too high, I told them, and they can’t meet them, so they won’t try to climb above their station.”
This message angered Mrs.
Lewis.
If the both parties re not suitable, so be it.
But why must the words used be so passive-aggressive?
Not climbing above one’s station?
Her requirements were not high, she didn’t require the man to own a house, considering the high prices in Belfard, it was not necessary to give the young ones that much pressure.
Her daughter has a house, and she didn’t demand the man to have one as well, they could strive together for their future.
Even when it came to salary, she only requested for it to be a tenth of Peggy’s.
How is that high?
She didn’t care at all about the other family conditions.
At this age, one or both parents are usually retired.
How much higher condition could one expect?
She didn’t have high requirements, but she couldn’t allow Peggy to be belittled like this either.
Having a good qualification causes hardships when looking for a match, but it is wrong for it to be shifted to her daughter’s shortcomings?
So, the conversation between Mrs.
Lewis and Sister Watson ended on a bad note.
Sister Watson felt Mrs.
Lewis’s expectations were too high.
At this point, Mrs.
Lewis was on her way home with her shopping cart and ran into Sister Watson again.
Seeing Mrs.
Lewis from a distance, Sister Watson was reminded of their previous conversation.
She pursed her lips and thought, wondering if Peggy had found a partner yet.
At the age of 27, and almost 30, there wasn’t much time left for her to pick and choose.
With this thought, Sister Watson regained her spirits and quickly approached Mrs.
Lewis.
“Oh, you bought so much stuff today?” Sister Watson said as she walked up.
“Yes, going to the market once, might as well buy more so I don’t have to go every day.
Now with the hot weather, I really don’t want to go to the market often.” Mrs.
Lewis didn’t mention having guests at home, or that she had arranged a match for Peggy.
If not, Sister Watson would certainly ask later.
And if things didn’t work out, Sister Watson would certainly have a lot to say.
“That’s true,” Sister Watson agreed, as they happened to be on the same path home, they walked together.
“Are you heading home too?” Mrs.
Lewis asked.
“Yes,” Sister Watson replied, “I’ve just visited my daughter and am now on my way back home.”
Sister Watson’s daughter is already married and has a child.
In the early years after marriage, she lived with her son-in-law at Sister Watson’s house.
The son-in-law is a government worker, and got an employee-purchase housing unit and moved out later.
After having a child, they lived here for a while too.
Sister Watson helped take care of the child.
Not until the child learned to run and jump did they finally move out.
“You’ll have to start school for your grandchild this year, won’t you?” Mrs.
Lewis didn’t quite remember.
“He’ll start next year,” Sister Watson replied, laughing, “By the way, has your daughter gotten married yet?”
Upon hearing this question, the smile on Mrs.
Lewis’s face diminished slightly, “Not yet,” she said.
Sister Watson perked up immediately, “She can’t still be single, can she?”
Mrs.
Lewis smiled and said, “Yes, she is still single.”
“Oh my, why is she still single?
The young man I introduced to you last time has found someone, also through matchmaking.
They are getting married in a couple of months.”
Chapter 1079: What Kind of Top-Notch Person is This _1 Sister Watson thought to herself, ‘So you look down upon others’ conditions, huh?’.
Some people actually appreciate them, you know.
They’ve already gotten married, while your daughter is still single.
Mrs.
Lewis immediately caught the meaning behind Sister Watson’s words.
She was instantly irked.
Mrs.
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Lewis didn’t mince words and retorted: “Well, there’s really no other way.
Our Peggy, let’s not talk about other aspects, her income is simply too high.
It would be rather hard for someone her age to find someone with a comparable income.
Unless she is to marry someone of a general manager’s level or higher.
But those people are older and are likely married.
That simply wouldn’t do.”
“As for those her age, there aren’t many.
We aren’t too picky, but if she dates someone with an average income, they would feel pressurized due to Peggy’s capability.
Many men these days, they don’t have great abilities, but their ego is oversized.” Mrs.
Lewis commented, “This is indeed, quite a headache.”
“In my opinion, it’s especially difficult for girls.
They live comfortably when they’re able and successful.
But the flip side is, they may also struggle to find a suitable match for marriage.
If they’re just ordinary professional women, earning an ordinary wage, they could easily get married.
But life after marriage may not be as pleasant.” Mrs.
Lewis shook her head with a sigh.
Just like Sister Watson.
Her daughter must have needed a fair share of support from home, right?
Although public service jobs are stable, the wage is fixed.
The bonus received during holidays could cover part of the living expenses.
The child can attend the government-sponsored nursery and the tuition is not high.
But nobody is going to reimburse you for the costs of extracurricular interest classes.
The combined wage of mother and father can barely cover the expenses.
Everyone has their own problems.
Sister Watson seems to think she’s settled down since her daughter got married and had a child.
But in reality, she never gets the chance to.
She still has to worry about her daughter’s living conditions.
So Sister Watson has no right to sneer at Mrs.
Lewis!
The smirk on Sister Watson’s face stiffened at that.
Everyone around knew that the Lewis family’s daughter is competent.
She bought her own house, car, established connections, earned her own money, and is about to be promoted to manager soon.
Mrs.
Lewis has retired, and so did Mr.
Lewis.
These days, the couple simply enjoys life – taking a vacation every one to two months.
They would take a trip for ten to twenty days, rest for a while after returning home, and then plan the next adventure.
Most of the time, they travel around the country.
The homeland is vast and especially the west, north, and southwest – places where population is sparse – the scenery is spectacular, making every trip worth it.
There are people who have never even visited once in their whole life.
But the Lewis couple has already traveled to all these places.
Additionally, they even take a trip overseas once a year.
Given their small pension, how could they afford such expenses?
Isn’t it because of Peggy’s financial support for her parents?
They travel as and when they like.
Speaking of envy, all the neighbors truly envy their leisurely lifestyle.
Apart from pressuring them about marriage, there’s not much to worry about.
Apart from being single, there’s nothing wrong with their lifestyle.
Mrs.
Lewis is a low-key person.
The neighbors do know that Peggy earns a lot, but they aren’t aware of exactly how much she earns.
Although they don’t know the exact amount, judging from the consumption of Mr.
Lewis and Mrs.
Lewis, flying in and out of the country, they know that Peggy earns a lot.
If it weren’t for Sister Watson constantly reminding her of Peggy’s single status, as if it were some sort of discrimination, Mrs.
Lewis wouldn’t have bothered bragging at this point.
Finally, arriving at her own apartment complex, Mrs.
Lewis hastily bade Sister Watson goodbye and headed straight home.
The man Peggy was meeting with for the arranged date was still at home, and Mrs.
Lewis didn’t feel like complaining to Mr.
Lewis about it.
Normally, it would have been better for the youth to meet outside for coffee or something and get to know each other.
Inviting him home did seem a bit inconvenient.
However, she had no other choice as Peggy might not have agreed otherwise.
The young man who came is very polite.
He immediately offered to help, “Mrs.
Lewis, shall I place these in the kitchen?”
“Oh, you don’t have to.
Please sit down.” Mrs.
Lewis replied, “Mr.
Lewis, go have a chat with Benny.”
“Coming over here and seeing you are so busy, I really feel guilty,” Benny said.
“Don’t feel pressured.” Mrs.
Lewis said with a laugh, “It’s also because one of Peggy’s friends is coming over.
I thought it’d be more lively if we all gather together.
It would help both of you avoid awkward moments.
Even without you, I still would have to prepare a big table of dishes.
It’s just one more pair of chopsticks to accommodate.”
“Her friend is also coming over, so don’t feel uncomfortable.
They are all young people, easier for you to engage in conversation.” Mrs.
Lewis said with a chuckle.
“Alright.”
Little did Mrs.
Lewis know, as soon as she and Aunt Watson separated to enter the building, Peggy and Lyke arrived.
Lyke drove around the vicinity and finally found a parking spot beneath the opposite building to park his car.
The car was somewhat large.
It’s somewhat difficult to park it in local places like these.
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Wherever he goes, he usually has ample space to park his car.
Peggy’s residential area is not old and the environment is pretty good.
And it is a high-rise area.
There are both underground and above-ground parking spaces.
The legitimate parking spaces are already taken.
Lyke had to squeeze his car into the space available.
Ironically, he happened to park right under Sister Watson’s building.
Sister Watson had just parted ways with Mrs.
Lewis and returned home, crossing the street to enter her building.
Just as she arrived and was about to step up the stairs, she saw Lyke’s car pull up.
Sister Watson instinctively slowed down her steps.
There are many luxury cars in Belford, even in their residential area.
But she hadn’t seen such ostentatious ones.
Sister Watson didn’t know much about cars.
She could only recognize some famous car logos and was unfamiliar with specific models.
She felt that the car was particularly grand and majestic.
Unable to resist, she took a second look.
As fate would have it, her action delayed her just enough to see the car door open.
She saw a man get out of the car.
Even though the car was quite high, his movements were still graceful.
He had such a handsome face, and carried a mature charm.
Even Sister Watson, despite her age, couldn’t help but look twice.
She even blushed a little.
Sister Watson also watched TV dramas and read romance novels on her mobile phone at home.
At first, she started out of curiosity.
But then, she ended up getting hooked.
Sister Watson thought that the man in front of her was the perfect embodiment of the CEO characters in novels!
Not just in the residential area, but whether she’s out on the streets or shopping in the mall, she saw a lot of luxury cars.
There were young people and middle-aged men.
But Sister Watson had never seen such a handsome man!
She then saw the man walk around to the passenger side and opened the door for a woman to get out.
Sister Watson was still murmuring to herself, commenting on how good looking he is and how much elegance he has.
Truly, he’s a rare species.
Chapter 1080: How Can the Lewis Family be so Blessed?_1 The only thing was, the passenger side of the car was parked roadside.
So, when the girl got out of the car, her back was towards Sister Watson.
She was mostly hidden by the large car, all that could be seen was the back of her long haired head.
Even though Sister Watson knew many of the neighborhood locals, she couldn’t recognize who it was.
She thought to herself, it could be someone visiting from outside the residential area, not necessarily one of the locals.
Sister Watson didn’t think much about it and was planning to head over.
Then, she saw the girl turn around and smile at the man.
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At that moment, Sister Watson was stunned.
Wasn’t that Peggy Lewis?
Sister Watson unconsciously opened her mouth in surprise, her brain seemed to stop functioning.
Just…
just before…
she had met Mrs.
Lewis, didn’t Mrs.
Lewis say Peggy Lewis was still single?
Then who was this man…
If Peggy Lewis had such a great boyfriend, wouldn’t Mrs.
Lewis have mentioned it?
Over the years, people have kept asking Mrs.
Lewis about Peggy’s single status, which had accumulated a lot of frustration in Mrs.
Lewis’ heart.
If Peggy Lewis was not single anymore, and had such a good boyfriend, could Mrs.
Lewis hold back from telling people?
If it were her, she wouldn’t be able to keep it a secret.
“Peggy,” Sister Watson quickly called out.
When Sister Watson had mentioned setting up Peggy with a date to Mrs.
Lewis, Mrs.
Lewis hadn’t dared to tell Peggy.
Peggy Lewis, who only came to visit once a week, was not very familiar with the local neighbors.
But since occasionally she had seen Mrs.
Lewis chatting with Sister Watson downstairs, she still had some impression of her.
“Aunt Watson,” Peggy Lewis greeted with a smile.
“Did you bring your boyfriend home for dinner?” Sister Watson asked with a smile, “Your mom is really good at keeping secrets.
You’ve got a boyfriend and she didn’t even tell us.
Neighbors are still thinking about introducing you to potential boyfriends.”
Peggy Lewis was just about to deny it, even though it would be a bit troublesome to explain afterwards.
The downside of meeting the housekeepers is…
Housekeepers are too gossipy, especially the ones who always make themselves overly familiar, tend to dig into everything.
The next thing she knew, Lyke Zhekova had rounded the car, opened the trunk and started unloading the presents he had brought.
Seeing Peggy Lewis was about to explain, he quickly called out first: “Aunt Watson.”
With this interruption, Aunt Watson immediately turned her attention to Lyke Zhekova, “I have never met you before, is this your first visit?”
“Yes,” Lyke Zhekova politely nodded with a smile as he picked up the items.
Seeing this, Peggy quickly offered to help.
However, Lyke Zhekova said, “It’s not that heavy, you don’t need to help.”
Peggy surely couldn’t let him carry all that by himself.
Even though they were mostly light dry goods, there were many parcels.
It would be inconvenient for him alone to carry them all.
Who knew that Lyke Zhekova simply avoided her, not letting her touch anything.
He said, “You just help me close the trunk.”
So Peggy could only do as he said.
Once it was done, she realized Sister Watson was still there.
Peggy tried to offer an explanation again, but Lyke Zhekova beat her to it: “Aunt Watson, we have to go home now, we’ll chat with you later.”
Peggy thought about Lyke Zhekova’s generation, although he seemed much younger than Aunt Watson.
But hearing him also call her “Aunt Watson,” it felt kind of strange.
“Okay, okay,” Sister Watson thought, “I will ask Mrs.
Lewis about this later on.”
“You guys go ahead,” Sister Watson said.
“Guiding the way?” Lyke asked Peggy in a soft voice as if he was afraid of startling her.
This was too much.
Sister Watson secretly curled her lips in her heart.
Peggy Lewis is competent at work and meets many people, so it’s likely she met him through work.
Sister Watson sighed inwardly, the key to security is women’s self-sufficiency.
Only when you are capable, the type of person you come into contact with every day changes.
Otherwise, how could you meet someone like that?
“Okay,” Peggy Lewis had no choice but to give up.
Bringing up the previous topic at this point would seem abrupt.
“This way,” Peggy guided Lyke Zhekova.
Lyke Zhekova was carrying parcels in both hands.
Since they were brought from the family mansion, they were quite low-profile.
The boxes, though delicate, were all tucked into shopping bags, making the contents unseen.
The outer bag that Aunt Evans had found casually was very unremarkable.
There was no way one could associate it with the valued contents inside.
Sister Watson clicked her tongue, sourly murmuring: “The Lewis family sure has good fortune.”
Sister Watson felt sour in her heart, even when she walked into her home.
The sour look on her face was noticed by her husband, Charles Bennett.
“Oh, what did you see?
Why are you making that face?” Charles laughingly asked.
“Ah!
I just saw Peggy Lewis bringing her boyfriend home downstairs.
It’s probably his first visit, he brought quite a lot of stuff,” Sister Watson explained.
“Oh, so Peggy has a boyfriend now?
That’s a good thing.
With this, the Lewis Family can finally be at ease,” Charles laughed and said.
“How come the Lewis family has so much good luck?
Her boyfriend exudes a different aura, you can see that he is obviously rich.
He’s handsome, looks slightly older than Peggy Lewis.
He’s gathered and mature, but also very good-looking.
There’s none of that middle aged oily man vibe at all,” Sister Watson said.
“Oh, how old is he?” Charles asked.
“I can’t really tell, Peggy is already 27, he obviously looks older than her, no less than thirty or so,” Sister Watson replied.
“Thirty something, that’s the perfect age isn’t it?” Charles thought it was just right.
“Think about it, their family…
Peggy Lewis is capable, makes a lot of money, her parents enjoy life outside every day, they spend money without any hesitation.
I see Mrs.
Lewis’ IG stories every day, either they are out traveling, or they are eating expensive meals at home.
The fruits she buys, anything expensive on the market, they buy,”
“I used to think their family is extravagant with spending, but Peggy, who’s not young anymore, earns so much, yet no man dares to want her.
We are comparable to them in terms of consumption, albeit not as luxurious, we’re decent.
The most important thing is that our daughter, from love to marriage and childbirth, everything has been smooth, never causing us any concern,” Sister Watson has always sought balance in this regard.
This is a lifelong matter, way more long-term than temporary happiness.
Their current enjoyment may be gratifying, but aren’t they thinking of their daughter’s loneliness when she gets old?
She doesn’t need to worry about that.
When the time comes, she can die with peace of mind, not worried about her daughter being alone.
“Now, Peggy has brought such an amazing boyfriend home.
This really is…
she has money, the boyfriend also has money, after they get married, there really is nothing to worry about.
How come the Lewis family is so lucky?”