Chapter 181: Was My Life-Long Marriage Just Decided Like This?!
“True… But once he recovers, we should just kick him out. Right now, our biggest problem is this city that the system dumped on us.”
“What’s so difficult about that? Recruit some soldiers, make your father the city lord, and be done with it! You have more money in your system than you can spend—what’s the point of hoarding it? You and your father love making things happen, right? Well, congratulations! The system just made all your dreams come true.”
Yu Luo: …
“What’s with that shocked expression? You two have been working non-stop ever since we arrived here. You wanted to make something big happen in this wasteland, and now even the system itself got anxious watching you dig the ground with hoes. So, it gave you everything on a silver platter—the rain, the city, the mansion… Now, with your financial resources, if you and your father still fail, even I’d look down on you.”
Seeing Yu Luo’s stunned face when she mentioned “recruiting soldiers,” Ye Jia Mei continued her nonchalant stitching without even looking up.
“But… Why would we recruit soldiers? Just to protect the city? If that’s the case, then the money in my system will eventually run out. Without income, how can we sustain this place?”
Yu Luo was still processing her mother’s bold suggestion.
On the surface, Ye Jiamei didn’t seem like someone with big ambitions. Yet, in her past life, she had climbed the ranks at the hospital, earned academic prestige, and worked tirelessly—sometimes forgetting she even had a daughter.
But now, the words coming from her mouth were shockingly bold!
“If you don’t have the right conditions, then create them. This wasteland’s geography is actually its biggest advantage.”
Hearing this, Yu Luo’s eyes lit up.
“Mother, I get it now! This place borders multiple countries. Even if they can’t farm, we can turn this into a trading hub! We’ll build a commercial city, invite merchants from all nations, tax their trade, and create a massive source of revenue.
On top of that, with more travelers and merchants, there will be demand for lodging, food, and entertainment. Bit by bit, this wasteland will transform from a dead land into a thriving city!
Mother, you’re a genius! Your one comment just opened my mind completely!”
Seeing Yu Luo get excited, Ye Jiamei continued stitching wounds with her usual calm demeanor.
She knew that making this dream a reality wouldn’t be easy. They still had many challenges ahead.
But since the system already did the hardest part, she wasn’t going to crush her daughter’s enthusiasm with pessimism.
Less than an hour later, all of the man’s wounds were stitched up.
Now, all that was left was to administer medicine and transfuse more blood.
Ye Jiamei left the treatment room, saying, “There was nothing on him except for this black jade pendant.”
“Let me see!”
Yu Luo searched the man’s soaked clothes but found nothing else—just a bunch of drenched gold notes and that single pendant.
Just as she was about to feel disappointed, the door slammed open, and Yu Haojie rushed in, grinning ear to ear.
Yu Luo, still confused, handed the pendant to her father.
The moment Yu Haojie held it under the candlelight, his eyes lit up like stars!
“This craftsmanship is extraordinary! Every detail is intricately carved. And look at the design—it’s a python. Only certain people are allowed to wear such symbols.
Plus, this is imperial green jade, and not just any kind—this is glass-grade clarity! Completely flawless with no impurities! This isn’t just valuable—this is auction-worthy, worth a fortune!”
“Enough, enough. I know you love collecting artifacts, but now you have an entire mansion to obsess over. This pendant is still his property, no matter how valuable it is. Xiao Luo, stay here and monitor his IV drip. I’ve already labeled the medicine bottles—just switch them when the time comes. Don’t mix them up.”
“Wait—where are you two going?!”
Seeing her mother packing up and giving her serious instructions, Yu Luo immediately blocked her path, demanding answers.
“We’re going to check out our new home! Also, do you think performing surgery isn’t exhausting? It’s late—I need rest!”
Yu Luo: …
“You really are my mother! You’re just going to leave me here, alone, to take care of some random man?”
Yu Luo had long been used to her mother’s casual attitude, but this time, she couldn’t believe what she was hearing!
Ye Jiamei looked genuinely puzzled.
“Huh? What’s with that look? Why are you mad at me? You’re not a child anymore! Besides, this man is handsome—I’m just helping you get a chance! And anyway, isn’t Tao Ming still here? Let him wait outside! That way, it’s not improper, and no one will say you’re alone with him.”
“Dear, what are you talking about?! Xiao Luo is only sixteen! Why are you rushing her marriage?!”
Hearing his wife’s ridiculous words, Yu Haojie finally stepped up—for once, he wasn’t just going along with her.
SMACK!
Before he could say more, Ye Jiamei slapped his arm, then glared at him.
“What’s wrong with that? Do you not want our daughter to get married?! Here, look at him, look!”
With that, Ye Jiamei dragged Yu Haojie over to the bedside.
Under the soft glow of candlelight, the man’s stunning face became even more breathtaking.
Even though he was unconscious, his flawless features could put royal princes to shame.
The moment Yu Haojie saw him, his eyes immediately sparkled!
Just by looking at this face, he already wanted to be his father-in-law!
“You’re right! This one’s a keeper! He looks great—his identity is unclear, but that imperial jade pendant suggests he’s someone important. If Xiao Luo marries him, we might even get grandkids in the future! And they’ll definitely be adorable!”
“Exactly! Good genes will produce beautiful children! Now, let’s leave them alone to bond!”
Laughing happily, Ye Jiamei dragged Yu Haojie out the door.
Meanwhile, standing outside, Tao Ming heard the entire conversation—his heart sinking.
So… was this the kind of man that Miss deserved?
She was kind, intelligent, and extraordinary—it made sense that she would end up with someone equally remarkable.
Inside the room, Yu Luo stood frozen, completely dumbfounded.
Just like that…
Had her lifelong marriage been decided for her?!
