Things were trickier on Huang Pingguo's end. Lu Cuihua was genuinely difficult to deal with, and it took the two men quite some effort to finally get away.
On the way back, Huang Pingguo couldn't help but bring up Huang Pingan's schemes. Filled with worry, he said, "I'm just terrified my old mother will lose her mind and actually do it. If they really get a matchmaker to show up at the door, what are we going to do?"
"What's there to worry about? Mrs. Gu won't agree to this marriage. However, you really need to have a serious talk with your brother. Thinking too highly of himself is no good thing—it's likely to bring disaster upon your family."
"I know all that, but my mother calls the shots at home. Plus, she dotes on that brother of mine the most. No one can say a word against him." Huang Pingguo waved his hand in frustration. "Their idea is so naive. I was thinking of giving Mrs. Gu a heads-up when we get back, just to prevent them from ruining Miss Zisu's reputation."
