Going home for the Chinese New Year with a year-end bonus of 100 million

As soon as Aunt Guifang finished speaking, the air in the whole room seemed to freeze.

Yang Fan, Yang Ya, and Lin Xiaoyu, who were joking and laughing, suddenly froze, their smiles turning to the uninvited guests at the door.

Lin Xiaoyu's parents looked even more astonished.

Especially Lin Xiaoyu's mother, she was stunned for several seconds before she reacted, forced a smile that was more like a grimace, and stood up.

"Sister-in-law Guifang, you...you must be joking."

"My Xiaoyu is still in college, this...this is too early, it's not appropriate, it's not appropriate."

These days, who's still in college and already rushing around introducing potential partners? Even more...

Besides, the person who made the introduction...

Yang Fan glanced at the blond-haired youth named Zhang Qiang without making a sound.

He doesn't judge a book by its cover, but this young man's appearance is really not flattering.

A loose-fitting jacket, a sallow face, teeth blackened by betel nut, and a frivolous gaze—he exuded an inescapable air of social idleness.

This person, placed next to the quiet Lin Xiaoyu, is simply the most direct interpretation of the word "mismatched".

Xiaoya's eyes widened, her mouth slightly open, her face clearly showing the word "outrageous".

She simply couldn't believe that in the 21st century, there were still these kinds of forced matchmaking scenarios.

However, Gui Fang clearly didn't get the meaning of Lin's mother's refusal, or rather, she simply didn't intend to pay attention to it.

She pulled Zhang Qiang to sit on an empty stool next to her, crossed her legs, and spoke in a matter-of-fact tone:

"Oh dear, Xiaoyu's mom, you're not saying that!"

"Xiaoyu isn't so young anymore, is she? Let me think, she's almost twenty-three, isn't she?"

"Although I'm still studying, I'm getting old! I only have six months left before graduation, right?"

"Isn't this age just right?"

As she spoke, she glanced at Lin's father's leg, which was in a cast, and continued, her words carrying a hidden meaning:

"Besides, Xiaoyu is away studying all year round, and if you two old folks are at home, there's no one to take care of you if you get a headache or fever."

"Especially since Lao Lin's legs are not very convenient."

"If those two could get together, my Qiangzi has a lot of connections in town. He could come back and run errands for you, wouldn't that be so convenient?"

"Isn't having a man looking after you better than anything else?"

Her words, seemingly "for your own good," were actually aimed at hitting people's sore spots with every sentence, using a condescending tone to disguise her ulterior motives.

Lin's mother's face darkened further. She suppressed her displeasure, but her tone still maintained the last vestiges of a kind person's dignity and politeness.

"Sister-in-law Guifang, thank you so much for your kindness."

"But I think Xiaoyu should focus on her studies right now. We can talk about the future later."

This is quite clear, and for someone like Lin's mother, it's practically the strongest rejection.

But that Gui Fang sister-in-law has a skin as thick as a city wall.

She seemed not to understand at all, and instead became even more enthusiastic in her sales pitch.

"Hey, don't take this lightly! My nephew is absolutely top-notch, really!"

She patted her chest, spitting as she spoke:

"I usually run a small business in town with a few bosses, easily earning seven or eight thousand a month!"

"Two small houses, three stories each! We even have a car! With these conditions, you'd be hard-pressed to find someone like this in the surrounding area!"

At this point, she changed the subject, her tone revealing an undisguised sense of superiority and disdain as she looked the Lin family's furnishings up and down.

"To be honest, Xiaoyu's mother, with your family's circumstances, it's more than enough for you to be able to marry into our Qiangzi's family. You're the ones who are getting the better deal!"

"If Xiaoyu goes with my nephew, she'll definitely live a life of luxury, eating and drinking the finest things every day!"

"What?" Yang Ya couldn't hold back any longer and exclaimed in a low voice.

That's really harsh!

What does "climb up" mean?

What does it mean to "take advantage"?

Lin's mother's face instantly turned bright red, and she was so choked by these words that she couldn't utter a single word for a long time.

She had lived most of her life, and this was the first time she had been so humiliated to her face.

Lin Xiaoyu was so angry that she trembled all over and her face turned pale.

She never imagined that this neighbor, who usually seemed quite amiable, could say such vicious things.

She disliked the blond guy and loathed the feeling of being treated like merchandise.

However, looking at her honest and unassuming parents who didn't know how to refute her, and at the matchmaker's arrogant face, she suddenly felt so anxious that her eyes turned red, but she didn't know how to start the conversation.

She could only turn to Yang Ya for help.

Xiaoya immediately understood. She was also furious, but she knew that as an outsider, her words carried no weight at this time.

She immediately nudged her older brother hard with her elbow under the table.

"Brother!" she whispered, frantically signaling with her eyes.

Lin Xiaoyu's clear eyes looked over with a hint of pleading and helplessness.

Yang Fan received two distress signals, and seeing the frustrated look on Lin's parents' faces, who were angry but dared not retaliate, his anger flared up instantly.

It's that kind of person again!

It's that same kind of scoundrel who takes advantage of family ties or neighborly relations to bully honest people with impunity!

At home, it was my second uncle and Wang De.

Here are this Gui Fang sister-in-law and her blond nephew.

He simply couldn't stand it anymore.

But what right does an outsider like him have to get involved in this matter?

He claimed to be Xiaoya's brother?

Lin Xiaoyu's friend?

No, that's not enough weight. The other party could shut him down with a simple, "It's our business, what's it to you, an outsider?"

In a flash, an idea popped into my head.

Although it's a bit impulsive and outrageous, it's the only legitimate way to get rid of these two right now!

Yang Fan took a deep breath and stood up.

He walked over to Lin Xiaoyu, naturally placed his hand on her shoulder, and addressed the still-talking matchmaker in a loud voice:

"Um... Auntie, right?"

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable penetrating power that instantly silenced the room.

"Actually, it's like this." Yang Fan smiled slightly as he looked at the astonished Gui Fang, dropping a bombshell.

"Xiaoyu already has a boyfriend."

"And I am her boyfriend."

"Today is the second day of the Lunar New Year, and I've come to pay my respects to my future in-laws."

"You've brought someone to my girlfriend's door to introduce her to potential partners... isn't that a bit inappropriate?"

"boom!"

Everyone in the room was stunned by these words.

Sister-in-law Guifang and Zhang Qiang with yellow hair had mouths so wide open they could fit an egg.

Lin Xiaoyu's parents also looked at Yang Fan in shock, then at their daughter, their eyes filled with bewilderment and disbelief.

Xiaoya was taken aback at first, but then she realized what was happening and her eyes lit up with excitement. She almost clapped and cheered on the spot!

My brother is awesome!

Lin Xiaoyu, who was at the center of the incident, froze completely.

She could clearly feel Yang Fan's hand on her shoulder, broad and strong. A warm current flowed through her down jacket, causing her heart to race and her face to flush red like a boiled shrimp, the color spreading all the way to her ears.

"Boy...boyfriend?"

Her mind went blank, with only those three words echoing wildly in her head.

Seeing the stunned expressions on everyone's faces, Yang Fan knew that the first step had been successful.

He maintained a polite yet distant smile, remaining calm and composed.

He simply couldn't think of any other way.

Only by placing himself in the position of "boyfriend" can he have the right, the standing, and the confidence to drive away these flies.

He didn't think much about it; he simply wanted to help Lin Xiaoyu solve this huge problem.

Seeing that everyone was still in shock, he decided to go all out and completely put an end to the matchmaker's hopes.

"Auntie, we appreciate your kind intentions."

His tone was sincere, but the meaning behind his words was undeniable.

"But as for Xiaoyu's boyfriend, you don't need to worry about that. And please, respect my feelings, since I'm still here."

Sister-in-law Guifang was stunned for a long time before she finally realized what was happening.

She doesn't believe it.

Or rather, she didn't want to believe it.

She came today, patting her chest and assuring her nephew that this matter would definitely be accomplished.

Now that someone has suddenly appeared out of nowhere, where will she put her face?

She looked Yang Fan up and down suspiciously. His clothes were clean and neat, but there was nothing particularly special about them.

She turned her head and spoke defiantly to Lin's mother:

"Xiaoyu's mom, let me tell you, when it comes to dating, it's better to go with someone we know well, right?"

"Take another look! My nephew has all the qualities you need; finding someone with such good qualities these days is probably going to be difficult!"

Her implication was clear: So what if you have a boyfriend?

Even before getting married, you're already qualified to compete!

My nephew is a good catch, why shouldn't your daughter choose him?