Chapter 1030: Gu Jin Urged to Marry

Liu Bochang saw this, and a hint of darkness flashed in his eyes.

He leaned close to Zhen Lingling’s ear and asked softly in a gentle voice, "Madam, what are you looking at?"

The voice, as gentle as water, caused Zhen Lingling to tremble uncontrollably, with fear flashing in her eyes.

Taking in her demeanor, Liu Bochang’s lips curved into an excited smile.

In the past, he very much enjoyed the flowers and plants outside, the defiance of those people and their submission in the face of money, bringing him a different kind of pleasure.

But now, after training Zhen Lingling, watching her turn from a high and mighty young lady, indifferent to others, into a dog that could only survive at his command.

This excitement, unlike the singing birds and dancing swallows outside, penetrated his very bones.

The hand on her shoulder moved gently, Zhen Lingling’s complexion flashed with unwillingness, ferocity, and the embarrassment of humiliation.

But her voice was submissively low, almost inaudible: "I’m not looking at anything."

The voice was so soft that if Liu Bochang wasn’t close, it would have been nearly impossible to hear.

This very appearance made him forsake many beauties outside during this period, solely enjoying the pleasure of training her.

Liu Bochang wrapped her shoulders, his voice tender and pitying: "Since there’s nothing, let’s go home. I’ve bought a lot of new toys at home. Let’s try them out."

The voice held an indescribable excitement and anticipation.

Zhen Lingling even noticed the hand holding her waist was trembling slightly.

She knew, he was excited.

Thinking of everything she had to face at home, kneeling on the ground like a dog, being wantonly humiliated, Zhen Lingling’s eyes showed resistance and fear.

Unfortunately, no one could save her.

Her parents were clearly aware of her predicament, yet they consistently urged her to comply, to endure.

Only now did she recognize her own position.

It turned out that in the face of benefits, even parents who loved her could become a sharp knife.

Each cut drew blood, trapping her in hell.

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Meeting the Zhen Family did not have much of an impact on Gu Jin, Gu Dehao, and others.

The family of four ate the delicious meal, chatting and laughing occasionally.

When the topic turned to Gu Jiayu’s studies, somehow it shifted to Gu Jin.

Ye Mei smiled and asked her, "Xiao Jin, you’re not young anymore. In our village, at your age, you’d be carrying a child by now. Are you seeing anyone?"

Gu Jin swallowed the food in her mouth and looked up to see the eyes of Gu Dehao, Ye Mei, and Gu Jiayu on her.

She could vaguely discern the expectation in their eyes.

In her mind, the exquisite features of An Mingji’s face flashed by.

She waved her hand: "I’m not considering that now, Mom, don’t worry about me. If it’s meant to be, it cannot be stopped."

Ye Mei’s expression became serious, obviously not agreeing with her words.

"Child, you can’t say that. You’re not young anymore; in two years, you’ll be an old maid."

Facing her adoptive mother’s solemn look, Gu Jin felt overwhelmed.

Is this the infamous marriage pressure she’s facing?

Confronted with three pairs of eyes, Gu Jin was at a loss for words.

She truly has little interest in marriage.

Her past life’s experiences left her with no expectations for marriage, even a resistance in her heart.

In this life, she felt the same initially.

However, after developing complex emotions with Xiao An, she wouldn’t consider these issues further.

Though she was only twenty-two, indeed older than the marrying age in Qingshan Village.

But, in this vast city of Beijing, there are plenty of people who aren’t married at twenty-five or twenty-six.