400: Chapter 400 Lin Heng, are you my boyfriend?

“Whose young girl is this? So beautiful?”

“Don’t know... probably not from our village, right? Otherwise, she wouldn't be this beautiful!”

“Could she be from the city? Only young girls from the city are this radiant.”

“Hey, never mind whose wife she is...”

“What are you saying! It’s obvious she’s still a young girl. Quickly put away that talk of yours, don't scare the young girl!”

“Do you think she might be someone’s young girlfriend they brought back?”

“...”

Without anyone needing to speak up, the people here quickly started discussing among themselves.

Quite a few people showed excitement on their faces, immediately guessing who this so-called young talent was.

Besides Lin Heng, who else could it be?

Wasn't Lin Xiaoxiao standing right next to him?

So it must be related to Lin Heng!

Soon, many people cast envious glances toward Lin Heng.

That made sense...

For someone like Lin Heng, such an accomplished young man, to be dating such a beautiful girl was naturally within reason.

If she wasn't Lin Heng’s girlfriend, that would be what seemed inappropriate.

“Oh! Lin Heng, is this your girlfriend?”

Soon, some people who were unaware broke into smiles.

Lin Heng smiled.

He was just about to explain, but Lin Heng was soon about to learn what it meant when a seemingly benevolent smile leads to unpredictable consequences!

Before Lin Heng could speak, quite a few people who could be considered Lin Heng's relatives began asking with chuckles.

“When did you two start dating? How long have you been together?”

“I see you two aren't that young anymore. It’s time to get married, right? Are you engaged yet? When are you planning to marry?”

“Don’t forget us old folks when the time comes! Don't worry, when you get married, we will definitely give you a big red envelope, and at least show up to support you!”

“...”

The speaker was a middle-aged man.

He spoke with a smiling expression, beaming as he said it.

However, Lin Heng’s mouth twitched.

He really wished this person would stop talking.

Didn't he see that Su Xueer’s face was already bright red?

“Actually...”

Lin Heng quickly spoke up to explain.

But he was quickly interrupted by someone.

A middle-aged woman tugged at the middle-aged man from before, and then showed a smile.

“Lin Heng! Don't listen to your Great-Uncle talking nonsense, let’s not talk about these things!”

“You should first finish your university studies peacefully, and then we can talk after you get your diploma...”

Hoo...

At least there was one sensible person.

After hearing this, Lin Heng quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, his Great-Aunt was relatively reasonable. After all, she worked at the county hospital, in the obstetrics and gynecology department...

With her previous experience, she had successfully become the director of the obstetrics and gynecology department. Although the position wasn't high, she personally felt it was quite good.

She was cheerful all day long, counting among the happiest people in the village.

At this moment, she finally said something sensible, at least preventing Lin Heng and Su Xueer from being so awkward.

“Ahaha, Great-Aunt is right... But I actually just wanted to explain... Su Xueer and I are actually...”

“In my opinion! You should still have the baby first. Aren't you in your third year now? You’ll graduate in another year.”

“Then you can just get pregnant, and you won’t have to attend the remaining classes. Just wait to get your diploma!”

“Moreover, when you graduate, you can happily welcome a child. Then you won't have to worry about work, and no one will say that having a child might affect your work...”

The Great-Aunt continued to chatter incessantly.

He thought... his Great-Aunt was somewhat on his side... Good heavens!

It turned out this person was holding back something big!

At this moment, both Lin Heng and Su Xueer were completely stunned.

Their expressions were extremely ugly and incredibly strange!

Ha... haha?

So this was what the Great-Aunt had been waiting for Lin Heng for!

Lin Heng was left speechless and wanting to laugh.

This Great-Aunt...

She was even more 'Aunt-like' than a female's period!

Please, just go away!

With you here, how can anyone even think about having a baby!

Su Xueer, who had finally managed to calm down earlier, now had an even hotter face.

The Great-Aunt probably didn't know that although Su Xueer attended the same university as Lin Heng, she wasn't in the same cohort; she had already graduated.

Because of this, she could only lower her head, a look of shame appearing on her face.

Lin Heng was at a loss for words, and quickly spoke up to explain:

“Uh... Great-Aunt, actually, Su Xueer and I really don't have anything going on. She is just a friend of mine. She came to our village this time by coincidence because we needed to discuss some work-related matters.”

Lin Heng’s voice wasn't loud, but his words were clear.

It was loud enough for everyone present to hear.

However, everyone’s expressions changed, becoming somewhat odd.

Huh?

They were momentarily stunned, raising their eyebrows slightly.

They glanced at Lin Heng, then at Su Xueer.

Then a mischievous smile appeared on their faces.

Regarding Lin Heng's words, they just laughed it off.

“Hahahaha... Lin Heng, stop joking. If she wasn't your girlfriend, how could she travel all the way here to spend the New Year with you?”

“Exactly! What work can’t be discussed during work hours? Why bring it up during the New Year?”

“Oh dear, it’s just that the two young people are too shy... Young people nowadays, the more they study, the more reserved they become. Not like in our time...”

“Exactly! They’re probably just too embarrassed, right?”

“Forget it, forget it. Haven’t you all realized? We’ve interrupted the two young people. Why are we still standing here? Doesn’t everyone need to visit the graves?”

“Ooh ooh ooh! Right! I remember, we still need to visit the graves today.”

“Let’s go, let’s go... Damn it, you’re so mesmerized by a beauty that you can’t move, huh? Do you need your mother to grab your ear?”

“...”

The crowd left cheerfully, joking and laughing, after exchanging greetings with Lin Heng.

For ambitious young men and women, they naturally only offered congratulations.

However, the faces of Lin Heng and Su Xueer grew darker and darker.

Why did their explanations only make things worse?

Hadn't he explained? They were only friends!

Lin Heng was speechless.

“Are you alright? They weren't doing that on purpose just now; it’s just the local custom here. I hope I didn't startle you just now?”

Lin Heng quickly walked over and spoke to Su Xueer.

“N-No... It’s fine. I’m fine.”

Su Xueer touched her still slightly flushed face and shook her head.

But for some reason, she always felt a strange emptiness in her heart, as if something was missing.