The Real Heiress Has an Appraisal System

"I guess so. Anyway, I don’t want to deal with Grandma right now." Lu Linlin hugged her arm. "Grandma’s ideas are so old-fashioned. Sister-in-law! From now on, you’re the only friend I have that I actually get along with!"

As she spoke, Lu Linlin’s phone rang, and then she started wailing again.

Gu Shengsheng: "..." She placed a hand over her heart, telling herself not to get startled.

Lu Linlin grew even more distraught. "Grandma said she’s arranged a blind date for me. I really can’t believe her. Why does she have to resort to so many tricks just to make me give up on that guy?"

"And she even said she’d support me no matter what before..."

"Wait a minute." Gu Shengsheng tugged on her sleeve. "Give up on ’that guy’? Are you in a relationship? Or is it some handsome model?"

"No, this time it’s serious," Lu Linlin said.

Gu Shengsheng looked skeptical. "What’s the deal?"

"I used to think I was committed to being single, but then I met him at school the other day. He’s so handsome, so clean-cut, and he has stars in his eyes. I think it would be so romantic if we got together."

Seeing this lovesick expression, Gu Shengsheng was sure that this time, it was the real deal.

Lu Linlin had always been too sheltered by her family.

Compared to scheming people, she was far too naive. It wasn’t just Grandma who was against it; Gu Shengsheng was against it, too. This was clearly a case of unrequited love where she was utterly smitten.

’Still, I shouldn’t jump to conclusions. I just hope it’s not some poor-boy-falls-for-rich-girl cliché.’

She patiently asked, "How did you meet this boy? What’s his family background like?"

"Sister-in-law, how can you be just like Grandma? You guys are so materialistic!" She was still cupping her face with her hands. "His family is very poor; he has to rely on financial aid to study. But he works really, really hard, and he’s so aloof with me. We’re always running into each other. You’d say that’s fate, right?"

Gu Shengsheng said, "His family background doesn’t really matter. My own wasn’t great, either. Grandma and I get along just fine, and you like me. As long as he’s hardworking and ambitious, and doesn’t spend your money, it’s fine."

At these words, Lu Linlin’s expression faltered.

"I... have spent money on him. But he doesn’t know about it."

Gu Shengsheng: "..."

"We both go to the Kyoto Film Academy, you know, and we’re about to graduate. He can’t just coast like I can; he has to keep auditioning and working. The other day, I saw he was living in this really rundown rental, so I was planning to buy him an apartment for him and his roommate to live in. That way, things won’t be so hard for him."

"I also bought him clothes, lots of thick, warm ones. It wasn’t a lot of money, Sister-in-law."

Gu Shengsheng knew it would be difficult to change her mind, but she voiced her thoughts anyway. "If he really had any pride, if he was truly stubborn, he wouldn’t take your money."

"Linnin, don’t try to explain. Let me ask you this: how do you know he lives in a rental? You guys usually only interact at school. You’re not even together; you’re just the one pursuing him. How did you find out so much about him already?"

"With your personality, would you really go and investigate someone like Grandma would? You’d think it’s too much trouble. So, weren’t you led to find all this out?"

"Running into him so many times... that’s no coincidence. Think about it carefully. I can’t persuade you right now; you’ll only learn your lesson after you’ve hit a wall."

"Just promise me this: when you go to meet him, take me with you. I’ll help you size him up."

Lu Linlin’s face lit up. "Sister-in-law! Your reaction is already amazing!"

"I’m supposed to meet him today, but Grandma set up a blind date for me. It’s just to stop me from seeing him. This is the first time I’ve ever seen Grandma be so forceful."

"I was originally going to ask you to go in my place, but now... Sister-in-law, you wouldn’t mind, would you?" Lu Linlin asked a little cautiously.

Gu Shengsheng replied, "I’m married. And always remember, you’re my husband’s sister."

Lu Linlin burst out laughing. "It’s fine, my brother won’t mind. I’ll have Lin Kai drive us there in a bit."

"You can just humor the guy for me, and I’ll bring the one I like and have him sit at a nearby table." As she spoke, Lu Linlin smiled and added, "I’m going to ask him point-blank if he likes me or not."

"What you said just now actually makes sense, Sister-in-law. But I just like him. If he’s playing games with me, it’s probably because he’s into me, right?"

"..." ’So this is the power of a lovesick mind,’ Gu Shengsheng thought.

’This suddenly reminds me of those female leads in dramas who don’t appreciate the privileged lives their parents give them, only to be moved to tears when some punk gives them a bowl of plain congee.’

’But real life isn’t a TV show. It only takes a little test to see if someone is sincere. Human nature, above all, rarely stands up to scrutiny.’

’Besides, Lu Linlin isn’t a stupid person; she’s just temporarily blinded.’

’Fine, I’ll go with her and see for myself. And then I’ll deal with this scumbag.’

’Since the fox hasn’t shown its tail yet, Shengsheng would just have to help things along.’

"In that case, just agree to Grandma’s request and invite both men to the same cafe. Schedule them at the same time, somewhere you can overhear each other."

Lu Linlin was so excited she threw her arms around Gu Shengsheng and planted several kisses on her cheek.

Shengsheng then messaged the Old Madam, telling her the plan and the specific details. She told her not to worry and not to resort to any overly harsh measures.

But the Old Madam immediately replied, "I’ll be there in the shadows to support your operation!"

"This is so much fun, Shengsheng! Hahaha!"

...

Gu Shengsheng put her phone away while Lu Linlin clung to her.

"Sister-in-law, you’re the best!"

"Let’s go."

Gu Shengsheng didn’t even bother grabbing a purse, just her phone, and was ready to head out.

At that very moment, Lin Kai was frantically rushing toward Wanliu Apartment while on the phone with his boss. "Boss, it looks like the Young Madam has really given up on you! Miss Linnin said she and her sister-in-law are going to a blind date. I even specifically asked, and she said the Young Madam is the one going on the date, while she’s going to meet her boyfriend!"

Lu Shijing: "..."

"The address."

"Blue Pavilion Cafe. The Old Madam often goes there for tea. Miss Linnin will probably be there the entire time, so if you go, you risk exposing your identity."

"..." Lin Kai wanted to say more, but the line had already gone dead.

’Seriously, this Miss Lu is something else! She’s clearly talking about her own sister-in-law.’

’Always pushing her to go on blind dates... Her brother isn’t dead yet!’

When Gu Shengsheng and Lu Linlin got into the car, Lin Kai wiped the sweat from his brow and composed himself.

He kept his lips pressed tightly together for the whole ride, not saying a single word.

Lu Linlin, on the other hand, wouldn’t stop talking in the car.

She was telling Gu Shengsheng all the details of her encounters with her "boyfriend."

Gu Shengsheng rarely saw her like this. ’She’s probably just played the field so much that finding someone different feels novel.’

Gu Shengsheng did understand Lu Linlin to some extent.

’This definitely hasn’t reached the level of being madly in love yet.’

’Grandma probably feels the same way, which is why she thinks the sooner this ends, the better. That guy is definitely a schemer.’

After arriving at the Blue Pavilion Cafe, the two of them walked in. A young man in faded, well-worn clothes was standing there.

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