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After Zheng Peiling left.

Tu Yuan sat on the sofa, a faint fragrance still lingering in the living room.

Only then did he slowly come to his senses.

I admire Zheng Peiling's skillful conversation techniques.

First, he delivered a blow to the head, highlighting the difference in status and position between him and Ruan Xueqing.

She then said that she had been in the same situation, which would both lower her guard and bring the two of them closer.

Only then did he reveal his true purpose.

This is further taken into account the identity and social status of Zheng Peiling's elders.

No matter what kind of agreement Zheng Peiling proposed, he could only accept it all.

Finally, when Zheng Peiling left.

He also said one more thing.

Even if he fails to fulfill this promise at that time.

As Ruan Xueqing's friend, Tu Yuan is willing to arrange a good departmental position for him based on his abilities at that time.

If he expresses dissatisfaction after Zheng Peiling's actions, it would only make him seem ungrateful.

Ultimately, it comes down to a lack of strength.

This applies to relationships between individuals, and it also applies to relationships between nations.

Otherwise, how could there be such a thing as an unequal treaty in my past life memories?

His agreement with Zheng Peiling at this time was remarkably similar to this.

"I'm afraid Aunt Zheng and Uncle Ruan think I have no chance of fulfilling this promise, right?"

"From their perspective, resolving the issue in this way preserves their dignity while minimizing conflict."

"I am currently at the level of a first-stage martial artist, and I am still some distance away from becoming a second-stage martial artist."

"Three years."

"To become a third-tier martial artist."

"On average, it takes one year to advance one level, but the higher the martial arts level, the longer it takes to advance one level."

"So for me, I need to break down the overall goal into phased goals."

"I need to allow at least a year and a half to break through from a second-tier martial artist to a third-tier martial artist."

"Allow one year for a first-tier martial artist to break through to the second-tier martial artist level."

"At this rate, I need to become a martial artist within six months from now, or better yet, even shorter."

"To allow more time for later training."

Tu Yuan was pondering this when...

Zheng Peiling also arrived at the entrance of Tu Yuan Community.

A black Federal brand car was parked on the side of the road in front of the entrance.

The license plate number is DongB00001A.

Federal Motors is a brand of vehicles used by the federal government.

Private individuals are prohibited from purchasing and using this product.

The logo on the front of the car is the word "Federal," and the font looks upright and sophisticated.

In a second-tier city like Shengyun, those who can ride in Federal vehicles are at least city bureau-level leaders.

The federal government divides cities into four levels, with only the central leadership of the city being allowed federal vehicles in the lowest level, the fourth level.

The license plate number represents the vehicle's ranking in the local sequence.

"Dong B" is the license plate code for Ziyun City, Donghua Prefecture.

The number 00001A indicates that this vehicle is the backup official car for the highest-ranking leader of the Ziyun Municipal Government.

Zheng Peiling walked to the black car door, which had a long body and almost perfect visual proportions.

I opened the car door and sat in the back seat.

"Xiao Wang, drive to the Shengyun Municipal Government Reception Center."

After saying this, Zheng Peiling finally looked at Ruan Xueqing, who had been staring at her ever since she opened the door.

"Mom! What did you say to Tu Yuan?!"

Meeting her daughter's earnest yet somewhat sharp gaze, Zheng Peiling didn't look directly at her, but slightly turned her head to look at the back window.

After a few seconds of silence, he smiled and said:

"I asked him if he liked you, Qingqing!"

Ruan Xueqing's gaze suddenly trembled, and her delicate features were filled with anger.

I couldn't help but turn up the volume.

"Mom! How can you ask someone like that!"

Ruan Xueqing's breathing became heavier.

He then immediately asked:

"What was Tu Yuan's answer?"

Zheng Peiling did not answer immediately, but first observed Ruan Xueqing's expression.

Seeing the tension and anticipation in Ruan Xueqing's eyes, she sighed inwardly.

In the end, he couldn't bring himself to lie to his daughter.

"My Qingqing is so beautiful and outstanding, how could that boy not like her?"

Ruan Xueqing's eyes lit up when she heard her mother say that.

"real?!"

Ruan Xueqing's eyes were bright and clear, her expression full of surprise.

Zheng Peiling's anger dissipated instantly.

"What? After all these years together, don't you, Qingqing, have even the slightest sense of whether Tu Yuan likes you or not?"

Upon hearing this, Ruan Xueqing's fair cheeks flushed slightly.

In relationships between men and women, as long as neither party is completely clueless, they can usually sense some of each other's feelings.

Ruan Xueqing certainly sensed it, but she still refused to admit it in front of her mother.

"How could I possibly sense something like that?!"

At this moment, Ruan Xueqing was still in a state of excitement, her mind filled with the thought that Tu Yuan really liked her.

Hearing Ruan Xueqing's joyful tone, Zheng Peiling's smile faltered for a moment.

They even began to regret sending Ruan Xueqing to her maternal grandparents' home to study back then.

If Qingqing hadn't been sent to Shengyun, the two of them wouldn't have had the chance to meet, and things wouldn't have turned out this way.

However, Ruan Xueqing quickly realized what was happening.

"Mom! You stayed behind alone just to ask Tu Yuan this question?!"

Zheng Peiling shook her head:

"Of course not."

"I'm asking you, do you like that kid?!"

"Could you please stop calling that kid Tu Yuan like that!"

Zheng Peiling's breath hitched for a moment.

Are you already turning your back on us?!

"Okay! Do you like Tu Yuan?"

"I love it! I love Tu Yuan!"

Ruan Xueqing answered without the slightest hesitation, her eyes resolute.

Even though she already had the answer in her heart, she was still moved by Ruan Xueqing's firm reply.

Zheng Peiling still felt a tightness in her chest.

"What else did you say to Tu Yuan?"

"We just made an agreement with him that as long as he fulfills the agreement, your father and I will never interfere in your relationship again."

Upon hearing Zheng Peiling's words, Ruan Xueqing's smile vanished instantly, and her heart sank to the bottom.

She is smart and understands her parents' character.

If they could make such a promise not to interfere in her relationship with Tu Yuan, then this agreement must be something they believed Tu Yuan could never fulfill.

"What agreement?"

Ruan Xueqing's tone suddenly turned somewhat cold.

"Within three years, Tu Yuan will become a third-tier martial artist."

"You cannot provide Tu Yuan with any support during these three years."

"Tu Yuan agreed."

Ruan Xueqing didn't speak, but her clear eyes darkened.

She turned her head slightly, not looking at Zheng Peiling again.

Seeing Ruan Xueqing's appearance, Zheng Peiling felt very sorry for her.

But she felt that as a mother, she had not done anything wrong.

She also did not think that Tu Yuan and Ruan Xueqing were wrong.

The only mistake was that the two met.

The car suddenly became quiet, a few minutes later.