NOVPUBChapter 1226: Chapter 1226: I Respect Him_1 Chapter 1226 -1226: I Respect Him_1 “The elders certainly won’t approve of someone who’s weak and incapable,” Lyke Zhekova remarked, “They don’t necessarily expect one to accomplish great deeds, but at the very least, they should be able to maintain composure during difficulties and be strong, not just continually dependent on others.”
“Take you and Cindy Clarke, for example, you’re both very independent women.
Even without Adrian or myself, you would still excel in your own fields.”
“Old Madam likes Cindy Clarke not because of Morgan, but for Cindy herself.
Even without Morgan, Old Madam adores Cindy Clarke immensely.
Despite not having a noble lineage, and even having quite a troublesome maternal family…”
“It can be said that Cindy grew up in a tough environment, yet she never faltered.
Even later when she was schemed against during her hardest moments, she made it through.
A young woman with a child yet she managed to forge her own successful career.”
“Such resilience allows her to turn things around in the face of adversities,” Lyke Zhekova said, “That’s what the elders value the most.”
“And you’ve got it too,” Lyke Zhekova continued, “You come from a blissful family, thus you’re an outgoing, cheerful person who loves to help people without being petty or calculative.
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This is the influence brought by your original family environment.
This is the wonderful foundation laid by your Father-in-law and Mother-in-law.”
“Moreover, at a young age, you could compete for managerial positions, and even though there are still many inequalities against women at workplaces today, you managed to stand out in this environment, which is remarkable,” Lyke Zhekova added with a smile.
“The elders never look at what kind of family someone comes from, whether they are rich or poor, happy, or decaying.
They only care about the individual themselves.”
“To be honest, everyone we’ve met in our social circuit comes from good families.
Indeed, Old Madam has tried introducing girlfriends to Adrian and me before.
However, she really hasn’t found many suitable ones.”
“Most capable girls from good families usually have boyfriends.
The single females are not to Old Madam’s liking.
There are few capable and single women who could please Old Madam’s standards.
Once we finally find some, we don’t cooperate.”
“So you’re not afraid of mentioning your past now?” Peggy Lewis dangerously squinted her eyes.
“Nothing like that,” Lyke Zhekova’s tenacious survival instincts sprung into action, “These were girls Old Madam wanted to introduce us to, but were unsuccessful, right?
I hardly even got to meet them.”
“So, you admit that you have met them?” Peggy Lewis hit right at the sensitive point.
“There was no way out of it, right?
Old Madam has too many tricks up her sleeve.
I was indeed tricked into having meals a few times and met a few people.
I’ve forgotten how many and what they even look like.
I don’t remember their names either.
I had no more contact with them after our initial meeting.”
“Of course, I mainly refused Old Madam with various excuses,” Lyke Zhekova quickly clarified that he actively rejected those girls, “After a few tries, Old Madam got tired.”
Also, as he grew older, there were no longer single females around his age available.
“So, I truly have no romantic history,” Lyke Zhekova elaborated.
“I know, I was just pulling your leg,” Peggy Lewis chuckled.
Cindy Clarke had already shared everything with her.
Even if Cindy Clarke didn’t know much about Lyke Zhekova, Adrian knew a lot.
Anything Cindy Clarke didn’t know was easily answered with a quick question to Adrian.
While talking, the two arrived at the family mansion.
Third Old Master Zhekova came to the mansion after lunch since he was free.
He had spent the entire afternoon there.
Lyke managing to get married in a hurry without creating any waiting time for Grandfather made him extremely happy.
He became outgoing and chatted away with the others the whole afternoon.
Cindy Clarke arrived early, too.
Her afternoon class ended early, so she rode in Cleave Roland’s car to pick up the little one from the nursery before heading to the family mansion.
Adrian arrived by himself after finishing work.
Although Samson Zhekova was also under Pingla Academy, he didn’t have as much freedom as Cindy Clarke did.
When Lyke Zhekova and Peggy Lewis arrived, the little one was entertaining the elders with great charm.
Of course, the little one thought he was cheering up the elders, feeling terribly dutiful.
The elders, however, felt like they were amusing the little one.
Supporting their old bodies to play was not easy.
Peggy Lewis’s entry this time felt different.
She abruptly transitioned from being Lyke Zhekova’s girlfriend to his wife.
She felt genuinely integrated into the family, but with some unfamiliarity.
“Ah, Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt have arrived?” Cindy Clarke teased as she saw them.
The little one also cleverly chimed in, “Fourth Grandfather, Fourth Grandmother!”
Being called Fourth Aunt by her best friend and Fourth Grandmother by her godson.
Thanks to Cindy Clarke and the little one’s playful banter, Peggy Lewis’s unfamiliar feelings evaporated, leaving her torn between crying and laughing.
“Both of you!” Peggy Lewis exclaimed, teetering between laughter and tears.
“Now that it’s New Year, can I get a red packet from you?” Cindy Clarke quipped with a laugh.
Peggy Lewis: “…”
She forgot about that.
Upon a raise in seniority, she would have to spend money.
“No worries, I’ve got it,” Lyke Zhekova quickly said, “I will take care of Cindy’s red packet.”
“Double count, alright” Cindy reminded, “One from Peggy, and one from you.
None could be less.”
The little one looked up at Lyke Zhekova and Peggy Lewis.
After all, Peggy Lewis normally gave him red packets too.
Even though her seniority had been elevated, it didn’t matter, his red packets wouldn’t increase.
However, the little one gradually looked at Peggy Lewis’s stomach.
“So, if Fourth Grandfather and Fourth Grandmother have a baby, then it’s my uncle right?” The little one blinked, filled with anticipation.
Peggy Lewis subconsciously rubbed her belly.
She and Lyke Zhekova hadn’t…
Just as she listened to the little one say: “Then, wouldn’t my uncle have to give me a red packet?”
“…” Lyke Zhekova tugged the corner of his mouth and asked, “But your nephew would have just been born, and wouldn’t be able to speak yet.
How can he give you a red packet?”
“Fourth Grandfather, you can give it on his behalf.
I’ll remember how much he gave me, and when my uncle grows up, understands things, and can speak, I will tell him how much he owes me in red packets.
I will show him respect!”
Lyke Zhekova: “…”
Peggy Lewis: “…”
Being the little one’s Fourth Grandmother, she found him both troublesome and amusing.
“Alright, hurry over and address them correctly.” Cindy Clarke hurriedly ushered Peggy Lewis into the living room.
She waited at the entrance hall with the little one, making a joke or two to make Peggy Lewis feel more relaxed.
However, the elders were still waiting in the living room.
Indeed, with Cindy Clarke and the little one’s jests, Peggy Lewis could now easily call them “Dad.”
Third Old Master Zhekova was so pleased that he nearly stood up from his wheelchair.
