Chapter 51

Chapter 51

Whether it was the original body or Lu Mingzhu herself, although they were familiar with the dishes in the Manchu-Han Imperial Feast, they had never actually eaten it.

This royal banquet featured 108 dishes, evenly split between 54 northern and 54 southern specialties, encompassing sweet, salty, meat, and vegetarian dishes, with a lavish spread of delicacies, all served on Qing Dynasty famille rose porcelain with silverware, radiating a sense of grandeur and luxury, meticulously crafted.

This clearly showed He Yun's regard for Lu Mingzhu.

He Xuan and her family of three had previously lived in Nanyang before moving to Hong Kong. Even though the He family was immensely wealthy, they had never witnessed the grandeur of the Manchu-Han Imperial Feast. At that moment, they were as awestruck as country folk witnessing such grandeur for the first time.

And what of Ming Yue, studying in Britain?

Britain had no concept of the Manchu-Han Imperial Feast; it was completely unheard of there.

The others, born into wealth and raised in China, had been accustomed to luxury from a young age. Confronted with such an extravagant feast, they remained poised and dignified.

Even if they hadn't experienced the full feast, they had certainly sampled some of its offerings.

After all, it was a collection of dishes from all over the country.

He Yun lifted his cup of fragrant tea, offering a toast to everyone present, "Mr. Lu, please. Mr. An, please. Mrs. Wang, Young Mr. Wang, and Mrs. Wang, please. And Mr. Xie and Young Mr. Xie, please."

An Ruyi smiled, "Mingzhu is also my goddaughter, Mr. He, no need to stand on ceremony."

Wang Bohui and others nodded in agreement. They hadn't expected He Yun to take Lu Mingzhu as his goddaughter, but upon reflection, it made perfect sense.

Xie Junhao, along with Xie Junyao, congratulated He Yun, speaking in a steady tone, first praising Lu Mingzhu, then shifting the topic to Xie Junyao, "My younger brother, though lacking in ambition, is fortunate to have earned Mingzhu's favor and her company. However, being young, he can be somewhat reckless. I hope Mr. He will guide him more in the future."

He Yun replied calmly, "Twenty-six is not young. When I was twenty-six, I had already made a name for myself."

"Born into comfort, with limited talent and knowledge, I dare not compare with Mr. He, naturally lacking his extraordinary achievements." Despite acting like a big boy in front of Lu Mingzhu, Xie Junyao was quite composed in front of others, speaking with a spirited gaze and a smile, appearing exceptionally charming.

He Yun glanced at him and chuckled, "Young Mr. Xie, you are too modest."

Xie Junyao shamelessly said, "I'm just being honest, not modest. Besides, since Mingzhu calls you 'Godfather,' how can I deserve to be called 'Young Mr. Xie'? Just call me by my name."

A real man knows when to hold on and when to let go.

Thick skin gets you a wife.

Thin skin, not even a girlfriend.

Mr. Lu covered his rising smile with his teacup, enjoying the show, but couldn't help the girl's outward affection, her voice clear and sweet, "Godfather, Junyao is right. As an elder, calling him by his name is an honor for him."

A flicker of amusement passed through Xie Junhao's eyes.

He Yun reacted quickly, looking at Xie Junyao, "Since Mingzhu says so, then I'll call you Junyao. Junyao, I'm old and my energy isn't what it used to be. I often feel overwhelmed by some tasks. I hear you're a Cambridge graduate, talented, and fluent in several foreign languages. Could you help me out for a few days? Would you be willing?"

"Ah?" Xie Junyao was dumbfounded.

Xie Junhao answered for him, "It's his fortune to have Mr. He's guidance, something he couldn't ask for."

Under the table, he kicked Xie Junyao, signaling him to agree.

"It is truly an honor, and I thank you for your trust, Mr. He." Xie Junyao's face still wore his usual smile, but inside he felt as bitter as if he had drunk a pot of bitter water.

Miscalculated!

Lost again to this old fox.

Lu Mingzhu pretended not to notice her boyfriend's pleading look. As the servants filed in, bringing an assortment of dried fruits, preserved fruits, and pastries, she said to Ming Yue, "Give these snacks a try; they're capital specialties and really tasty."

Ming Yue smiled and said, "Sure!"

She tried the emerald bean cake and liked it very much. She turned to the maid beside her and said, "The recipes passed down from our ancestors are still the best. Please prepare another batch for us this afternoon. I want to have it with my aunt for afternoon tea."

"Of course," the maid agreed readily, taking note.

Meanwhile, He Yun invited Lu Pingan, An Ruyi, and Wang Bohui's family, "Everyone, please try these and see if they're authentic."

The guests didn't hesitate and picked up their chopsticks.

After the feast, those with other commitments began to leave one by one.

Lu Mingzhu stayed behind to spend the night at the He family mansion. Ming Yue stayed to keep her company, and He Xuan joined them, leaving only Ming Hui to ride in Lu Pingan's car, squeezing Lu Pingan into the passenger seat.

Only Xie Junyao seemed reluctant to leave.

He Yun said, "Junyao, don't forget to come to the company to see me first thing tomorrow morning."

"I won't forget, Mr. He, you can be sure," Xie Junyao squeezed out the words through gritted teeth. Once he stepped out of the He family mansion, he groaned, "This is bad, really bad. I definitely won't get another chance to see Mingzhu."

Xie Junhao loosened his tie and said, "If you do well, no one will stop you from seeing Mingzhu."

"You don't understand," Xie Junyao glanced at his elder brother.

He had offended He Yun.

More than once.

Looking back at the He family mansion as it faded into the distance, Xie Junyao felt even more uncertain about his future, silently pondering how to resolve the current predicament. He absolutely couldn't let He Yun have his way!

Xie Junyao clenched his fists tightly.

Meanwhile, Lu Mingzhu was touring the rooms with Ming Yue.

Her room in the He family mansion.

The main building of the He family mansion had four floors, and the entire third floor was arranged for her, with a bedroom, study, reception room, dance studio, music room, and a spacious, bright walk-in closet, all exquisitely and luxuriously decorated.

Ming Yue was envious, "Grandfather is so good to you."

"It's the debt of a life saved," Lu Mingzhu uttered the phrase He Yun often used.

"Right, a life saved is a debt that can't be repaid. What's a little favor compared to that?" Ming Yue thought life was the most important thing. If someone saved her life, she would be willing to share everything with them.

Once a person loses their life, not only can they not enjoy half of their assets left after sharing, but they can't even enjoy a single penny.

Especially her grandfather, who had wealth that could rival a nation's, his life was even more precious.

Next, Ming Yue accompanied Lu Mingzhu into the bedroom, "Quick, see what jewelry grandfather has given you. He has many good things in his hands, and during festivals, we all receive gifts from him."

He Yun was always generous to his younger generation.

Ming Yue liked him the most.

Lu Mingzhu opened the jewelry box as instructed.

The jewelry box had four layers: three drawers at the bottom, doors on both sides, and a red velvet board on the top layer, with rings embedded in the crevices and pendants and brooches placed in the small compartments.

The box was filled to the brim with glittering jewels and radiant treasures.

Ming Yue leaned in to count, "36 rings, 4 pendants, and 4 diamond brooches."

The jewelry, emeralds, and diamonds were all of the highest quality.

Lu Mingzhu blinked, excited, "See anything you like? Go ahead, pick whatever you want!"

She pulled out the small drawers below, each layer containing a set of jewelry: one of rubies, one of sapphires, and one of emerald, all shimmering with dazzling brilliance.

Each set included rings, earrings, brooches, and necklaces, exquisitely designed, though there was no crown.

The sapphires today were different from the ones sent last time; their color was more beautiful, with a velvet-like texture. Although the main stones were slightly smaller than the previous sapphire set, they were the most renowned Kashmir sapphires.

Kashmir sapphires, located in the Himalayas, were discovered and mined for only a few short years.

Within a few years, the gemstone mines were exhausted.

As a result, the number of Kashmir sapphires circulating in the market was scarce, making them extremely expensive. In the jewelry world, they rank just below pigeon's blood rubies, emeralds, and later, colored diamonds. Pearls and jade could not compare.

Lu Mingzhu's collection included several pieces of Kashmir sapphire jewelry, but who would ever complain about having too many jewels?

For her, the more, the better.

She could wear a different set every day and never repeat a style in her lifetime.

Ming Yue didn't take anything, "I already have plenty. Besides, these are from Grandpa to you. You should keep them safe and not give them away casually. The two sets of jade you sent yesterday amazed both my mom and me. They were absolutely stunning, flawless and transparent, truly deserving of their reputation as 'glass jade' in the industry, clear as glass and radiating a cold brilliance. By the way, I haven't thanked you yet!"

Lu Mingzhu was puzzled, "I sent them?"

As soon as the words left her mouth, she realized it must have been her father who sent them in her name. He had the jade material and had it processed. Calculating the time, the finished products should be ready by now.

That old man is quite shrewd!

By sending two sets of top-quality jade to He Xuan and Ming Yue, even if they noticed how extravagant Grandpa He's gifts to her were today, they wouldn't harbor too many thoughts.

Ming Yue extended her left wrist, revealing a jade bracelet, "Didn't you notice during dinner? My mom and I each wore one."

Lu Mingzhu truly hadn't noticed.

Now, she grabbed Ming Yue's wrist for a closer look and praised, "It's beautiful!"

She decided to ask her father for two sets later—one for herself and one to save for the original body when the time came.

The jade material she gambled on had turned out to be a bargain for her.

Ming Yue's face showed the same awe she had when she first saw the jade, "There's also a large pearl necklace, each pearl perfectly round and smooth. The clasp's main stone is a 10-carat diamond. My mom said you'd be hard-pressed to find such a piece for 200,000 Hong Kong dollars on the market because such high-quality items are rarely seen. The entire set is worth at least 500,000 Hong Kong dollars, and only Grandpa's collection could rival it."

Lu Mingzhu smiled, "As long as everyone likes it."

She couldn't just receive gifts; she had to learn to give them too.

With an initial investment of a few thousand silver dollars, turning into sets worth hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong dollars in others' hands, no one could accuse her of being stingy.

Meanwhile, Ming Hui was also talking to Lu's father about the two sets of jade his wife and daughter had received, "No wonder Master Qu has been longing for it and never gave up. It truly is top-tier jade. Even I couldn't help but feel envious."

Lu's father could easily guess his meaning and replied, "Those are my daughter's belongings. I can't make decisions for her."

"I'll buy a set," said Ming Hui. "I only have one son studying at the University of Hong Kong, and I want to buy a set to keep as a family heirloom, because the sets in He Xuan and A Yue's hands will definitely not go to Ming Heng. As for me..."

He gave a bitter smile, "I made my fortune late, and the majority of the company shares are in the hands of the He family and He Xuan. I really don't have anything good."

Lu Changsheng looked at him like he was an idiot, "What are you dreaming about?"

Hoping that the first wife and the legitimate daughter would leave their good things in the Ming family, to be passed down to the son from a concubine as a family heirloom?

It's better to dream; in dreams, anything is possible.

Lu Changsheng and his wife have been married for decades, and he has never expected his wife to give her private savings to the children from a concubine.

Not to mention the children from a concubine, since Lu Changsheng joined the army, he, as a husband, has never seen his wife spend a single cent on him. Instead, he prepares expensive gifts for her every year.

The first wife deserves dignity and respect.

A wife is a wife, a concubine is a concubine, legitimate children are legitimate, and children from a concubine are just that. Only by being clear can one avoid becoming the root of family chaos.

Lu Changsheng kindly reminded Ming Hui, "You should treat your wife and daughter better. Give them the majority of the property, and educate your son. If your wife and daughter are comfortable, your son can still make a name for himself. Even if he can't inherit the family business, he can still make a name for himself. Like you, not thinking about your wife and daughter, only thinking about your son, not distinguishing between legitimate and illegitimate, is the beginning of family chaos."

"I only have one son," Ming Hui felt sorry that Ming Heng was born as a son from a concubine, and since he only had this one son after a life of philandering, he inevitably favored him a bit.

At this point, a thought flashed through his mind, "You also have a daughter from a concubine, how about we become in-laws?"

Without waiting for Lu Changsheng to refuse, he rambled on, "Don't worry, the entire Ming family belongs to my son, no one will compete with him. Your daughter will be the only young lady when she marries in, and the future mistress of the house."

Lu Changsheng immediately said, "Don't think I don't know your son was rejected by the Zhang family. Your son, spoiled by you, doesn't know the height of the sky or the depth of the earth. Not only is his status not legitimate, but he also doesn't study well at school. Am I out of my mind to promise my daughter to him? Even if she is born from a concubine, I hope my daughter marries into a suitable family and lives a peaceful and loving life, not coming to your house to compete for your family's property with your son, living in chaos."

At this point, he added, "In the case of having legitimate children, I never allow the children from a concubine to compete for inheritance. Not to mention they are born innocent, their birth is the result of their parents' actions. Without their parents, they wouldn't exist, so they must accept their status as children from a concubine and have no right to complain about the unfair treatment they receive."

Ming Hui was very dissatisfied with this.

Isn't it normal to favor his son?

Not wanting to be lectured further by Lu Changsheng, Ming Hui quickly changed the subject, "How much for your daughter's jade? Is 100,000 enough?"

"Ming Hui, what kind of joke are you making? Twenty years ago, you would have to pay 50,000 silver dollars for a single bracelet, and now you're offering 100,000 Hong Kong dollars for a set?" Lu Changsheng had no intention of selling cheaply and directly told him, "A single jade ring would cost over ten thousand. The jewelry made from my daughter's jade material, after deducting the sets she kept and gave away, is worth at least 5 million Hong Kong dollars."

The market is like this, it's not him raising the price.

His jade craftsman is experienced and knows how to extract the material without any waste, so the finished products are more than estimated.

Ming Hui was shocked, "You're too ruthless! Our friendship..."

"Friendship is friendship, business is business, especially when it's my daughter's stuff," Lu Changsheng stood his ground, "If you come to me for diamonds, I can give you a discount, but don't even mention the finished jade products. Maybe my daughter won't sell a single piece. With the current economic depression, they won't fetch a good price. Wait two years and they'll be at least 30% more expensive."

He guessed right.

Lu Mingzhu had no intention of selling the jewelry made from the jade material.

The reason was simple. After dinner, she returned to her room and opened the red envelope He Yun had given her. As she expected, it was a check from Citibank, but she didn't expect the amount to be 200,000 US dollars!

200,000!

US dollars!

With such a large sum of money, why sell jade?

Wouldn't it be better to keep it as a family heirloom?

That's the best of the best.

She called her father to discuss this matter, "I'll leave a set for you as the Treasure of Mingzhu Diamond Jewelry Store, and the rest is all for me. Not a single piece is to be sold, not even a single jade ring!"

Her father was speechless: "This is what you call a treasure for my store?"

Lu Mingzhu giggled, "The rest are all gifts you gave me. I can't possibly return what you've given me, that would be ridiculous. Only this set of jade is made from the jade material I bought myself, it best represents my feelings."

"How about the crafting fee?" Her father didn't want to suffer in silence.

Their own jade craftsman, the crafting fee is limited, but what about the material cost?

Large diamonds and countless small diamonds, selling them would bring a fortune.

Lu Mingzhu pouted, playing poor: "I haven't received any dividends, where would I get the money to pay for the crafting fee? Even with dividends, I need to save to redeem my jewelry from the bank in three years."

"Ha!" Her father replied.

Lu Mingzhu felt he was not easy to fool today, and reluctantly said, "How about... how about you keep two sets? At most two sets, make two different styles, one set with a pearl necklace, ring, earrings, and bracelet, and another set with a diamond-set jade necklace, ring, earrings, and bracelet, or change the necklace to a pendant, and the earrings to studs."

"Add two diamond brooches," her father said.

"Deal!" Lu Mingzhu had to give up two sets of jade since she didn't want to pay for the crafting fee.

Her father was finally happy, "Your godmother and your god-sister-in-law's sets aren't finished yet, I'll send someone to deliver them in a few days. Yours will be last since you're not in a rush for these things."

Lu Mingzhu hummed, "Okay, fine, no problem, thank you dear father!"

After hanging up the phone, she kissed the check.

More money to spend.

Hahaha!

In high spirits, she called Xie Junyao, her voice dripping with sweetness: "You can sleep in a bit tomorrow, since I'm staying here, it's not convenient for me to go out for a run early."

Xie Junyao said gloomily, "But I have to report to the He Group tomorrow."

"Where is it?" Lu Mingzhu asked him.

Although she had known He Yun for a long time, Lu Mingzhu had never inquired about the He family's business.

Xie Junyao sighed, "In Central, they built their own building, called Cloud Tower."

"It's not far from our company, just overcome the difficulty, since your mouth offended him!" Lu Mingzhu certainly understood why He Yun was punishing Xie Junyao, "In a few days, find another opportunity to leave."

Xie Junyao was extremely resentful: "Is there such an opportunity?"

"Don't be discouraged, there must be!" Lu Mingzhu encouraged him, "If there's really no way, I'll pull you out, definitely pull you out from godfather's hands."

"When?" Xie Junyao wanted to be pulled out now.

From the abyss.

Lu Mingzhu thought for a moment, "After I finish my exams."

Not long after recognizing her relatives, she entered the exam week.

Lu Mingzhu was not worried about her studies because she had applied for the Chinese Department.

When Hong Kong University was founded, it only had the Medical School, Engineering School, and Faculty of Arts, prioritizing science and engineering over humanities. Later, the Chinese Department was established, and with donations from wealthy merchants, the Chinese College and Chinese Library were built. During the occupation, the main campus was bombed, and after the war, the Medical School was relocated and rebuilt elsewhere. To meet post-war needs, the Faculty of Science, Faculty of Law, and Faculty of Social Sciences were added.

The Chinese Department was the only suitable option for Lu Mingzhu. She had no interest in other subjects, which allowed her to pass her exams even without being particularly diligent.

After finishing her exams, the official holiday began.

Lu Mingzhu hadn’t seen Xie Junyao for a long time and could only contact him by phone every day. According to him, he was working as a secretary for He Yun, practically being worked to the bone, so busy that he didn’t even have time to drink water.

Although He Yun always appeared calm and composed in front of Lu Mingzhu, he was actually extremely busy.

The He Group was vast, involved in various industries, with assets spread across the globe. He also had plans to relocate the headquarters to Hong Kong. Just thinking about it, consolidating countless assets was a monumental task.

"I’m definitely going to die from exhaustion, Mingzhu, I’m definitely going to die," Xie Junyao complained during their nightly phone calls. "Mr. He is definitely punishing me, he must be! I’m so pitiful! Mingzhu, you have to get me out of here, I can’t take it anymore. Even when I was the company chairman, I wasn’t this tired. He’s treating me like a donkey grinding a millstone."

Lu Mingzhu covered her mouth and giggled, "Christmas is coming soon. I’ll tell my godparent to let you spend Christmas with me."

That way, he’d be rescued, wouldn’t he?

Xie Junyao quickly said, "Hurry up. I’ll hang up now, you call Mr. He right away. Don’t go out, it’s cold and dark at night, walking over isn’t safe."

It was clear that He Yun had really worn him out, as he hung up the phone in a flash.

Lu Mingzhu felt immense sympathy for him.

She dialed He Yun’s home number, but the line was busy and she couldn’t get through.

Lu Mingzhu hung up and continued working on her script.

The 10,000-word script for *Xi Shi* was already completed and was currently being polished.

Half an hour later, Lu Mingzhu tried calling He Yun’s home again but still couldn’t get through. She had no choice but to call her father, "Dad, has the film company you and Mr. Ming Hui co-founded opened yet? I’ve written a script, and you’re the first person I thought of. Aren’t you happy?"

Her father was indeed delighted, "What script? What’s the story about?"

"You haven’t answered my question yet!" Lu Mingzhu said.

"It’s open. We directly acquired a film company, then purchased a batch of the most advanced film equipment, recruited new actors, and with the addition of the major star Xia Lin, the company’s future is bright," her father explained to her one by one. "*The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl* received a great response after its release. Since you were celebrating your godparents that day, we didn’t go to see how it was doing. Seeing that you were preparing for exams, I didn’t bring it up, but now I can tell you that within less than half a month of its release, *The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl* has already earned 240,000 at the box office. Feihua Film Company is beaming with joy."

Lu Mingzhu was overjoyed, "Really? That’s amazing!"

Instead of taking the 3,000 yuan manuscript fee, she had signed a profit-sharing agreement.

Thank you, Brother Xie!

He’s so kind.

While Feihua Film Company was happy, Ruyi Film Company was not.

With *The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl* being a hit, the box office for *Butterfly Lovers* took a nosedive, earning only a few hundred yuan daily.

Upon learning that the script for *The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl* was written by Da Feng, the screenwriter of *Butterfly Lovers*, and that it had initially been sent to Ruyi Film Company only to be rejected, An Ruyi was livid with her team.

Lu Mingzhu’s father was delighted when he remembered this but didn’t tell her.

He only told her, "No matter what script you’ve written, just hand it over to your dad, and I’ll give you a profit-sharing agreement too. Xia Lin has a great image, excellent temperament, and solid acting skills. With her current skyrocketing fame, having her as the lead will surely make it a box office hit."

Even though it was his first foray into the film industry, he had already grasped its essence.

Famous actors are more likely to gain the favor and support of the audience, and they are willing to spend huge sums to promote them, just like the famous stars of the past.

"I'll send it to you tomorrow, and you can decide after reviewing it," Lu Mingzhu decided to let her father arrange for someone to transcribe it.

She decided not to copy it herself because her wrist was too sore.

After settling this matter, Lu Mingzhu called He Yun again.

She didn't know what he was discussing on the phone, but it was always engaged.

Frustrated, Lu Mingzhu stopped calling, planning to visit He Yun the next day after returning from her father's place.

No matter what, she had to save her dear boyfriend.

If he was busy, it meant he had no time to accompany her.

What good was a boyfriend who couldn't accompany her?

Lu Mingzhu didn't want to live a life of "regretting pushing her husband to chase after success," sitting at home waiting for dividends. Her ideal life was one of leisure, enjoying good food, drinks, and fun.

Holding the newly signed dividend contract, Lu Mingzhu left the Hong Kong Grand Hotel and found the He Group at the address provided by Xie Junyao.

He Yun seemed to have already informed everyone, as everyone in the He Group knew that the chairman had a goddaughter named Lu Mingzhu. Soon, someone led her upstairs and knocked on He Yun's office door.

This was the first time Lu Mingzhu saw He Yun in work mode.

He sat straight, his expression serious, deeply engrossed in reading and occasionally signing documents.

Xie Junyao was also in the office, standing in front of the desk, his back to the door, reporting to He Yun in English.

Similarly, this was the first time Lu Mingzhu saw him working, and it was quite different from his usual demeanor. It reminded her of the second time she had seen him at Wang Bohui's company, with an imposing presence.

Although He Yun said "come in" when he heard the knock, he only looked up when Lu Mingzhu entered.

When he looked up, Xie Junyao turned around.

Because Xie Junyao smelled a familiar perfume.

Seeing Lu Mingzhu, he was so surprised he didn't know how to express himself.

"Mingzhu," he called out happily.

Thrilled, she had come to rescue him, and he was on the verge of escaping his troubles.

He Yun gave a warm smile, set aside the document he was reading, and asked kindly, "Mingzhu, what brings you to my office? Have you finished your exams?"

"Yes, I have. Godfather, I came to ask if Junyao can take some time off to spend Christmas with me. Can you give him some time off?" Lu Mingzhu got straight to the point.

He Yun showed a troubled expression.

Lu Mingzhu's heart slowly rose, "Godfather, is it inconvenient?"

"I need Junyao's help," He Yun said, then sighed deeply, "There are too few talents who meet the recruitment requirements. Someone like Junyao, who understands Cantonese, speaks Mandarin, and is fluent in several foreign languages, is extremely rare."

Lu Mingzhu nodded slightly, "So he's a talent, right?"

"Exactly!" He Yun smiled.

"What do you need him for? Is there no one else who can replace him?" Lu Mingzhu still wanted Xie Junyao to rest, even though she knew he could learn a lot by staying with He Yun.

To each their own, and Xie Junyao clearly doesn’t want to live such a tiring life.

He Yun spoke slowly, "I promised your godmother I would make a trip to the capital, but I came from Nanyang, and so did the people around me. No one is as versatile as Junyao, so I need him to accompany me."

Xie Junyao and Lu Mingzhu were taken aback.

"I’m coming too!" Lu Mingzhu instantly raised her hand. "I’m also good at foreign languages, I’ve picked up some Cantonese, I’m fluent in Mandarin, and I can speak the capital’s dialect. I can help Junyao with his workload. Most importantly, I’m really good at appraising antique paintings and calligraphy works. Didn’t you say you wanted to acquire a batch of antique paintings and calligraphy works? Bringing me along would be the best choice!"

If she can’t get him out of this, she’ll face the hardships with him!

She really is the best girlfriend anyone could ask for.