“You know, Ye Fan, I might be overstepping here, but listen to me.
“You're getting older and should get married soon.
“The matter is not urgent for your sister because she is stunning. I'm certain she will find a good man in the future.
“You see, we live in an age where women have an advantage over these things.
“Hence, you can't afford to keep wasting your time.
“I'm not trying to be mean to you, but look at how things are right now. You don't have a house or money in Livingsfill. To make matters worse, you have a dead-end job.
“Your only advantage is that you're still young and handsome.
“Once you reach thirty years old... Trust me, no woman would want to marry you then.
“So, listen to me and go on more blind dates.
“I'll help you look around as well.
“I know quite a few young ladies. They aren't the most beautiful women or the ones with the best personalities, but there is one thing I can guarantee you. They will surely lead a good life with you.
“A wife is not like a girlfriend. The most important thing is to find someone you will live a peaceful life with.”
With all the jokes out of the way, Yue Yingchun began nagging at Ye Fan and worrying about him.
She didn't know much about Ye Fan and Junie, but they had been living together for about two weeks. Hence, she had a general idea of what was going on.
She assumed that they were just like the youngsters that had traveled over for work.
That assumption was understandable. After all, it had been years, and almost everyone who had rented their place was a factory worker.
After Yue Yingchun finished speaking, Hu Yipengsaid, “Ye Fan, don't be angry at my wife for being nosy. She has always been that straightforward and would say whatever is on her mind.
“Truth is, my wife and I see you as a righteous man who works hard. You seem like a dependable guy who can be trusted, and that is why she nags a little.
“A few hooligans used to live here, and my wife never bothered trying to introduce any ladies to them. In fact, she chased them away with a broom.
“Dishonest men are trouble, and we refused to rent our place to them despite the money they offered.”
Hu Yipeng worried that Ye Fan would get angry, so the former spoke up for his wife.
Ye Fan, however, was surprisingly calm. After a chuckle, he shamelessly said, “I understand where you are coming from, so don't worry about that.
“The two of you are amazing people, and I thank you for your concerns.
“However, I have no intention of getting married soon.
“Look at me. I'm broke and have no assets. No one would want to marry a fool like me. In fact, I will just ruin a nice lady's life if I marry her.”
Ye Fan came up with an excuse to get out of the
situation.
Jeez, I actually have a wife, you know? I mean... I don't know IfQiu Mucheng will actually take me back, but there is no way I'd go look for another woman.
“Oh, don't say that, Ye Fan.
“You may be broke, but you are not useless. At the very least, you can get a woman pregnant, can't you?
“There are so many rich families out there who are looking for a man to marry into their families.
“What do you think about that?
“It might be a little embarrassing, but there really is nothing bad about it. At the very least, you'd be set for life,” said Yue Yingchun.
Ye Fan's expression darkened right away.
What the heck? Why does everyone think that I should be a kept man? Do I have a face that makes me look useless?
Ye Fan looked aggrieved while Junie, who was sitting at the side, started giggling nonstop.
Her beautiful voice was as melodious as a chirping bird.
“Oh, you pesky woman. Stop laughing, or I will arrange a marriage for you and make you the bride of a youngster!”
Ye Fan glared evilly at Junie, then complained internally.
That stupid woman. It's bad enough she's not helping, but she's also celebrating my misery.
“So, what do you think? The worst thing that could happen is that your kids won't have your surname,” said Yue Yingchun.
What do I think? There is no way I'll freaking accept that! I am the only heir in the family, and I will be too ashamed to face my ancestors if my son does not have my surname.
Naturally, it wasn't just about the surname. The point was that Ye Fan would never be a kept man.
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