I, the wanderer of the universe, love making friends

Chapter 440 Proposing to Ru Ping, Meng Ping, and Yi Ping
Lu Ruping was going crazy; her brain felt like it was tightly tangled in a mess, and her thoughts were completely chaotic.

The absurd scene before her eyes far exceeded the limits of her imagination.

She was filled with fear and anger, but looking around, she clearly realized that the situation was completely out of her control.

Shen Lang's treatments are designed to be completed in one go, as if any interruption would lead to unpredictable consequences and an extremely unpleasant experience.

Someone once said: There was originally no road in the world, but as more people walked on it, it became a road.

Some people say that when a thread can't go through the eye of a needle, you can lick it and it will go in.

However, Shen Lang had his own unique understanding: as long as the tactics are good enough, one can take on high-difficulty challenges.

"Ugh, stop it! I..." Lu Ruping cried out almost desperately, her voice filled with despair, her body trembling violently from excessive fear and anger.

Shen Lang took a moment to reply, "It's okay, relax and don't put too much pressure on yourself. Xueqin and I don't mind, so why are you bothered?"

Lu Ruping's brows furrowed instantly, followed by a piercing scream: "Ah!"

The sound seemed to be the venting of all the pain and resentment deep within her heart, echoing in the small room and sending chills down one's spine.

She felt as if she were in a dark abyss, and endless fear completely engulfed her.

Shen Lang, who claimed to be "curing" her illness, was now seen by her as a demon from hell, ruthlessly trampling on her dignity and bottom line.

She wanted to resist, to escape, but her body seemed to be bound by invisible shackles, unable to move, and could only let Shen Lang do as he pleased. The humiliation in her heart was like a surging tide, completely overwhelming her...

After it was all over, Shen Lang remained calm, as if everything that had just happened was nothing out of the ordinary.

He said in a serious tone, "Ru Ping, this is an accident for both of us. But since what's done is done, I think you should marry me. That way, this accident can have a happy ending."

Upon hearing this, Lu Ruping was struck dumb, as if by a bolt from the blue. Her eyes widened in disbelief.

She never imagined that such an absurd marriage proposal could exist in the world, especially in such a shameful and disgraceful situation.

Her mind went blank, and she was overwhelmed with mixed feelings of anger, humiliation, and confusion, leaving her completely at a loss.

Wang Xueqin, standing to the side with a seemingly concerned smile, quickly chimed in, "Yes, Ruping. Mr. Shen's family is very wealthy and influential in Shanghai. If you marry him, you'll enjoy endless riches and honors; you definitely won't lose out. Perhaps this is fate arranged by heaven."

As she spoke, she gently patted Lu Ruping's shoulder, but a hint of imperceptible eagerness and anticipation flashed in her eyes.

Lu Ruping felt increasingly dizzy, as if she had been given a drug.

Faced with Shen Lang's sudden and astonishing marriage proposal, and her mother Wang Xueqin's untimely advice, she was completely flustered and had no idea how to respond.

She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but found her throat dry and unable to utter a single word. Tears welled up in her eyes, threatening to spill over at any moment.

Shen Lang suddenly heard faint footsteps and indistinct voices coming from the courtyard.

He quickly withdrew from the "battlefield," turned to Wang Xueqin, and said in a low but somewhat commanding tone, "You should try to persuade her and make sure she thinks things through. I'll go out and deal with the people outside first."

After saying that, he straightened his clothes and strode toward the door, his face regaining its usual calm and confident demeanor, as if nothing had happened.

Wang Xueqin watched Shen Lang's departing figure, then turned her gaze to Lu Ruping, who was still in a daze.

She sighed softly, sat down next to Lu Ruping, and said gently, "Ruping, I know you feel wronged, but things have already come to this. Mr. Shen is willing to take responsibility, which is the best possible outcome."

"Think about it, his wealth and status can provide you with the life that so many people dream of. What will you do if you miss out?"

As she spoke, she gently stroked Lu Ruping's hair, trying to soothe her emotions.

Lu Ruping slowly came to her senses. She looked at Wang Xueqin, her eyes filled with disappointment and confusion: "Mom, how could you say that? How can you just let this go like this? And just now you..."

Her voice was choked with sobs, filled with helplessness.

Wang Xueqin's heart tightened, but she still tried to remain calm and said, "Ruping, don't overthink it. Mr. Shen truly loves you, that's why he proposed marriage. Besides, our situation won't affect you. Just think of it as your future and agree to his proposal."

Lu Ruping bit her lower lip, tears finally welling up in her eyes: "But Mom, I have no feelings for him at all, how can I marry him like this? Besides, if word gets out, how can I face anyone?"

Wang Xueqin frowned, a hint of displeasure flashing in her eyes, but she quickly put on a smile again: "Feelings can be cultivated slowly. As for outsiders, once you and Mr. Shen are married, who dares to gossip? His power is undeniable; no one dares to offend him."

"Besides, it's normal for someone as accomplished as him to have three wives and four concubines,"

Lu Ruping was filled with conflicting emotions. On one hand, she was disgusted by Shen Lang's behavior and did not want to compromise like this.

On the other hand, her mother's words made her waver, after all, she didn't know where she should go in the future.

On the other hand, she no longer knew how to view what she had just witnessed.

After a moment of silence, she couldn't help but speak: "But you..."

Before she could finish speaking, Wang Xueqin said, "I'm just worried that you'll suffer if you marry into the Shen family. Our Lu family is small and insignificant compared to the Shen family. If you marry into the family and suffer losses or are bullied, how will we stand up for you?"

“I feel more at ease if I go with you, but I can’t support you in any other capacity, so this is the only way. Don’t you understand my good intentions?” “Good intentions?” Lu Ruping was stunned.

Wang Xueqin's absurd reasoning completely stunned her, leaving her speechless.

Wang Xueqin then added, "Although we live in a new society now, these kinds of things have existed since ancient times. Don't get hung up on this."

Just as she was trying to persuade Lu Ruping, Shen Lang had already come outside.

Lu Zhenhua and an old man with a white beard arrived in a hurry.

Upon seeing Shen Lang, Lu Zhenhua immediately stopped and asked, "Brother Shen, how is my daughter's condition?"

He only knew that Shen Lang was good at business, but he didn't know that Shen Lang's medical skills were equally outstanding.

That's why I asked.

Shen Lang said, "Don't worry, brother. Now that I've taken action, Miss Lu has naturally recovered, and Madam is inside talking to her."

"Really?" Lu Zhenhua was overjoyed.

Inside the room, Lu Ruping was still immersed in pain and entanglement. Wang Xueqin's persuasion was like a buzzing noise in her ears, making her feel agitated.

She gritted her teeth, trying to calm herself down and clear her mind again: "Mom, even if he has wealth and status, how can such a marriage be happy? I don't want to become a laughing stock in other people's eyes, and I don't want to suffer for the rest of my life in a loveless marriage."

Seeing that Lu Ruping was still resisting, Wang Xueqin frowned even more deeply, and a hint of impatience flashed in her eyes.

But she still patiently said, "Ruping, you're too naive. In this world, can feelings put food on the table? With money and status, you can have anything. Look at those poor women, what kind of men do they marry just to have enough to eat and wear?"

"If you marry Mr. Shen, you will rise to the top in one step, enjoy endless wealth and glory, and bring benefits to our Lu family. As for feelings, they will naturally develop over time."

Lu Ruping felt a pang of sorrow. Looking at her mother, who was both familiar and unfamiliar, she couldn't believe that her mother would persuade her in this way for the sake of profit.

She was about to retort when she heard Lu Zhenhua's voice from outside: "Brother Shen, I'll go in and check on Ruping right away."

Lu Ruping was startled and looked at Wang Xueqin in a panic: "Mom, Dad is here, what should I do?"

At this moment, she was filled with fear and helplessness, like a little bird trapped in a cage, not knowing how to face her father who was about to come in.

Wang Xueqin quickly stood up, straightened her clothes, and regained her composure. She gently comforted Ruping, "Ruping, don't be afraid. Just say you just woke up and are still weak. I'll handle the rest."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Zhenhua pushed open the door, followed by Shen Lang and the white-bearded old man.

The moment Lu Zhenhua saw Lu Ruping, his eyes instantly reddened. He quickly walked to the bedside, took her hand, and asked with concern, "Ruping, how are you feeling? Are you feeling better?"

Lu Ruping forced back her tears, nodded slightly, and said in a weak voice, "Dad, I'm much better. I'm sorry to have worried you."

She stole a glance at Shen Lang standing to the side, but didn't know how to describe her feelings.

Shen Lang glanced at Lu Ruping and said calmly to Lu Zhenhua, "Brother, the toxins in Miss Lu's body have been mostly cleared, but she is still quite weak and needs to recuperate for a while. I will prescribe some medicine, and if she takes it on time, she will recover soon."

The white-bearded old man also walked to the bedside, carefully observed Lu Ruping's complexion, and then reached out to take her pulse.

After a careful examination, he released her hand, a look of surprise on his face: "Strange, strange! Miss Lu's pulse is so steady, Mr. Shen, your medical skills are truly miraculous!"

Shen Lang smiled modestly and said nothing more.

After the old man left.

Lu Zhenhua was still moved to tears and thanked Shen Lang again: "Brother Shen, I, Lu Zhenhua, will never forget your great kindness to our Lu family. If you ever need anything in the future, just ask, and I, Lu Zhenhua, will go through fire and water for you!"

Shen Lang immediately said, "Brother, you flatter me. Miss Lu and I are destined to meet. It is my honor to be able to help. However, I have a request."

"what?"

"I want to propose," Shen Lang said.

Lu Zhenhua was immediately stunned: "Propose? Propose to whom?

“Ru Ping, Meng Ping, and Yi Ping,” Shen Lang said. “To be honest, with my wealth and status, I really don’t know what to say except to congratulate you, my older brother, on marrying three Miss Lus.”

The room fell silent instantly.

Wang Xueqin: "..."

Lu Zhenhua: "..."

Lu Ruping: "..."

(End of this chapter)