Chapter 1969: Meng Han's Persuasion

Chapter 1969: Meng Han's Persuasion

Meng Yunzheng felt helpless. How could someone have a change of heart so quickly? Open up just like that? He didn't have much time. The prefectural city was bustling with preparations for the arrival of the new magistrate, and he was almost devoid of personal time.

However, as he was about to leave, Meng Han mysteriously pulled him aside in the courtyard and whispered, "Brother, I know you're busy, and your career is important, but you should make time to visit Sister Shu Yu occasionally. Otherwise, someone might take advantage of the situation."

Meng Yunzheng looked puzzled. "Take advantage? Who are you talking about?"

"It's Gan Rui. Do you know him? He's a close friend of Xun Sheng. He comes to Lu Ji every day to see Sister Shu Yu. He's so attentive, always smiling at her like a flower. Clearly, he likes Sister Shu Yu."

Meng Yunzheng sighed.

He looked at his cousin with a complicated expression and asked, "Is there any possibility that he's not interested in Shu Yu?"

"No way. Besides Sister Shu Yu, who else would he be interested in? Fortunately, I've been showing up on time every time he comes. He can't find an opportunity to speak to Sister Shu Yu alone. When he sees me, he becomes flustered, and that's a sign of guilt. I know you deeply care for Sister Shu Yu, but don't be too self-assured. It's not only women who can feign weakness and play tricks; men can do it too. Sister Shu Yu is tender-hearted and easily swayed by kindness. What if she falls for it?"

Meng Yunzheng couldn't believe it. He didn't know how to address this issue with his cousin.

Just then, Shu Yu walked out and found them talking strangely. She looked at them curiously and asked, "Weren't you leaving? Why are you still here? What are you talking about?"

Meng Han immediately stopped talking, pushed Meng Yunzheng out, and said, "We're leaving, we're leaving. Cousin is leaving soon."

Meng Yunzheng sighed and followed Meng Han out.

Meng Han watched his back and shook her head thoughtfully. Her cousin was somewhat unreliable. It seemed she would have to find a way to make Gan Rui back off.

The next day, Gan Rui didn't come to Lu Ji.

Nor did he come the day after.

Shu Yu quickly realized that Meng Yunzheng and Gan Rui must have had a conversation.

Although Gan Rui was a nice person, his constant visits to Lu Ji, coupled with the attention he showed, had caught the notice of those who were more observant. If this continued, it would affect Meng Han's reputation.

Especially now, many people were quietly watching Lu Ji. If Meng Han married Gan Rui, that would be one thing. However, if she didn't, rumors would surely spread.

Even if he wanted to make his presence felt in front of Meng Han, he couldn't come every day. It was for the best. After all, Meng Han was still young.

Shu Yu kept an eye on the situation for a few days, and since Gan Rui hadn't shown up, she stopped paying much attention to it.

However, she soon noticed that things were getting strange on Meng Han's side.

Meng Han, who used to go out every day, was now staying at home every day, sometimes sitting blankly, her mind clearly absent.