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nTranslator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

n“You are Mei Yangyang?” Mrs. Long sized up the girl before her who had a baby face. No matter how she looked, the girl appeared very young.

n“Yes, and you are Tianze’s mother, right?” Mei Yangyang saw that she looked quite similar to Long Tianze and made a bold presumption.

n“Yes. Today I came especially to look for you, to ask what exactly is going on between you and my son.”

nHer question made Mei Yangyang dumbfounded. After some thought, she replied honestly, “We’ve been dating for some time already.”

nMrs. Long of course knew that already. “What I want to know is, are you intending to marry my son?”

n“Of course, I’m a serious person. If I get into a relationship, I’ll definitely consider marriage.”

nOf course, as expected , Mrs. Long thought to herself.

n“Then, do you think you are worthy of my son?”

nMei Yangyang kept silent for a moment, then replied, “I think I am worthy of him.”

n“Then tell me, what about you is worthy of my son?”

nMrs. Long’s words could not be any more obvious. Her purpose for looking for her today was not to meet her future daughter-in-law but to make a move from the girl’s side, to make her break up with her son!

nMei Yangyang could see that she was very unsatisfied with her.

nShe could understand that, but she would never concede easily.

n“No matter whether I say it or don’t, Auntie will not be satisfied, so I might as well not defend myself.” Mei Yangyang looked at the time and continued, “I still have training later, so I can’t continue to chat with you, Auntie.”

n“Stop there.” Mrs. Long stood up and looked at her, saying bluntly, “I’ve already continued to arrange blind dates for Tianze. Any one of the candidates is more outstanding than you are, so stop putting in effort on Tianze. You should know, for a family like us, it’s usually the parents who decide on the child’s marriage. I hope you’ve gotten my warning and will think well about it.”

nShe took out an envelope from her bag. “There’s one million yuan inside, it’s for you.”

nMei Yangyang pressed down her lips into a forceful smile. “Auntie, I don’t deserve this money. I am able-bodied and I don’t lack money, I can earn it myself. No matter whether you give me one or two million yuan, it’s only when Tianze tells me himself that he wants to break up that I won’t cling onto him anymore.”

nShe turned and left, her mood absolutely spoiled. Hearing such words from her boyfriend’s mother, it was, as can be imagined, a frustrating issue.

nShe went to a store and bought a bottle of water, then made her way to the training room.

nSeeing her gloomy face, An Xiaoning asked, “What’s wrong?”

nMei Yangyang told her the story from beginning to end and commented finally, “I think his mother has a big issue with me. I know, there’s a huge gap between his family and mine, this is what made me hesitate at the start. But now, since I’m already in a relationship with him, I won’t concede easily. Unless he gives up first.”

nAn Xiaoning looked at her with admiration. “Great, your attitude is the most important thing. Sis supports you.”

nMei Yangyang leaned towards her ear and whispered, “Sis, you slept over at Mr. Jin’s place last night?”

nAn Xiaoning did not know how to explain the situation to her, so she simply replied, “I was forced to.”

nHowever, Mei Yangyang said instead, “Sis, why don’t you remarry him?”

nAn Xiaoning shook her head. “Impossible, I’ll never have a third marriage in my life. Training’s starting, let’s get up.”

nThe twelve people lined up properly.

nChen Xu walked forward and slowly said, “This morning, Xiaoning did not attend training. You’ll have to make it up at night.”

n“Coach!” Lin Mingxi retorted. “Yesterday night, An Xiaoning left as she pleased and did not return the whole night, and she didn’t even attend lessons in the morning. From what I know, she didn’t apply for leave. This is a serious violation of discipline. Don’t tell me she’s safe from punishment because she’s Jin Qingyan’s ex-wife?”

nChen Xu frowned. “Who says that she didn’t apply for leave? She applied for leave directly from Mr. Jin, so is there still a need for me to approve that?”

nLin Mingxi sneered. “What an unhealthy practice. As the boss behind the scene, Jin Qingyan actually has such power. Even though everyone doesn’t say it on the surface, we’re not happy about it.”

nChen Xu replied in a crude but succinct manner, “If you’re not happy about it, you can withdraw from the devil boot camp of your own accord. We’re here to build up our strength, not to pick on other’s flaws.”

nHis words successfully left Lin Mingxi speechless yet feeling wronged at the same time.

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nNo matter what other people said about it, Jin Qingyan never stopped going to the boot camp. It was only after three months, when the trainers started to teach them diving in deep waters, that Jin Qingyan could not find an excuse to see An Xiaoning anymore.

nDuring the three months of the boot camp, of the original twelve people who signed up at the beginning, only six people persisted ’til the end. It was enough to show how terrifying the intensity of the training was.

nJin Nana and a few other men and women had withdrawn.

nThere were only Lin Mingxi, the pair of twin brothers Da Long and Xiao Long, Shi Bin, as well as An Xiaoning and Mei Yangyang left.

nThose who withdrew did so of their own accord. Although Jin Nana had withdrawn, she still insisted on following along, displaying her principle of sticking by until the end.

nFor a rich family’s daughter like Lin Mingxi to persist this far, An Xiaoning honestly admired her perseverance quite a lot.

nThey would wake up at 6 am, and other than the rest time they had, they would train until 9:30 pm every day, rain or shine.

nThe two coaches were very strict; there was no room for complacency at all.

nBy this time, it was already June.

nThe weather was hot and humid, and light rain came only every two or three days.

nBefore they went out of the country, An Xiaoning did not know if it was Chen Xu and Jin Shan’s idea or that of Jin Qingyan’s that the devilish boot camp allowed them two days off.

nThey were allowed to go anywhere they wanted, or return home, and were due to meet two days later to travel abroad.

nWhen they were leaving the camp, An Xiaoning and Mei Yangyang did not bring anything with them. They were just exiting from the main door when an eye-catching sports car stopped in front of the two.

nAn Xiaoning took a closer look, and it was Long Tianze inside.

nHe got off from the car and took off his sunglasses, his smile bright like the spring breeze. “Aren’t I on time? I’ve personally come to pick up the two of you, are you both honored?”

n“As expected, this two days of holiday was specially arranged by someone,” Mei Yangyang commented.

nLong Tianze understood what she meant clearly. He grinned and touched her head. “Be good, no one here needs to hear that.”

nThe three got into the car, and An Xiaoning immediately said, “Just send me to Dongpo Road.”

nLong Tianze coughed lightly and replied, “Ms. An, Qingyan said that if I don’t bring you to the destination, he’ll kill me.”

n“What destination? Where are we going?”

n“Wei Ni Estate.”

n“I’m not going, stop the car.” Upon hearing his words, An Xiaoning rejected the idea immediately.

n“Ms. An, I’m sorry, I can’t help it too.” Long Tianze looked at her with an apologetic gaze.

nMei Yangyang asked, “Why are we going to Wei Ni Estate?”

n“We’re going out to have fun for two days, all of us.” Long Tianze continued, “Ms. An, what happened was a very long time ago already. During this period of time, it should be quite clear how Qingyan has been treating you. Actually, I’m hoping that the two of you can get back together.”

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