After Rebirth: The Alpha Ex-Husband Is Addicted to Me-Chapter 227: I’m Pregnant (Part 31)

"There are quite a few people who are regulars here, coming year after year." Jacob Green’s eyes were constantly scanning the crowd. "But this year, there are some new faces, I heard they’re rising stars from different industries."

Lily Green looked around, "It’s just the usual stuff, huh? Why is Elijah Sheppard here too?"

Jacob glanced towards the entrance and saw Elijah Sheppard, dressed in a blue suit, with a cheerful smile on his face, walking leisurely straight towards their direction.

As he approached, Jacob asked, "What’s got into you, coming to this year’s blind date event?"

"My mom pushed me to come. With my dashing looks, can I not find a girlfriend? It’s just that I don’t want to, being forced to come here, I’m quite helpless."

"I don’t see a hint of helplessness on your face."

"All hidden inside." Elijah sat down, "Lily, aren’t you dressed a bit too revealing?"

Ever since she told him not to call her sister, he hasn’t done so; he’s quite obedient.

"It’s none of your business."

"You’re just distributing benefits." Elijah righteously poked Jacob’s arm, "As her brother, shouldn’t you say something?"

"How can I control that?" Jacob clearly opted not to intervene.

Elijah casually took off his suit jacket and draped it over Lily, "If I were your husband, seeing you dressed like this, I’d break your legs."

Lily rolled her eyes at him, "Buddy, the Qing dynasty has long fallen, wake up."

"You obviously don’t understand men." Elijah laughed, "Men don’t mind other women being sexy, but not their own. If you don’t believe me, ask your brother, am I right?"

Jacob agreed, "That’s how it is."

"Lily, have you set your sights on anyone?"

"No." Lily’s gaze moved through the crowd, "Either they’re unattractive, bald, or with beer bellies which I don’t like. I’m a face and hand aesthetic person, and those who look refined either have affairs or are involved with women, I’ve heard enough in this circle."

"Face and hand aesthetic?" Elijah’s eyes lit up, "You’re practically describing me."

He extended his hands for her to see, "Look at my hands, and my youthful face."

Lily chuckled, "Elijah, can’t you be a little more modest?"

"How am I immodest?" He snorted, "I’m just speaking the truth. If you can’t see it, maybe there’s something wrong with your vision."

"Since that’s the case, why don’t we be together, considering I’ve looked around and haven’t found anyone appealing here."

The two people opposite were a bit stunned, Elijah quickly waved his hands, "No, no, no, marriage is not something to be trifled with. I’m not the kind of person who’s casual."

Jacob leisurely drank his wine and said, "You become quite unbearable when you’re casual."

"Wow, buddy, do you have to put me down like that?"

"You can think about what my sister said." Jacob turned to him, "Hmm?"

"In that case, I’d become your brother-in-law, is that really okay?" Elijah asked with a grin.

"If my second sister chooses you, then I’d have no choice but to accept it, what else can I do."

"I don’t like hearing that, it sounds like I’m not good enough."

"Your mom’s coming over." Jacob watched the drama unfold with amusement, "Seems like she’s really worried about you ending up with someone from the industry, eager for you to marry a reputable lady."

Elijah looked closely, and indeed his mother was heading over.

His temples began to throb.

Elijah’s mother made her way up to the second floor, greeting people along the way, and sat down next to Lily, "Son, look at all these beautiful ladies here, any that caught your eye?"

"None actually."

Elijah’s mother’s face suddenly changed, "I knew you were just going through the motions here, forget it, seeing your insincere attitude, I’ll pick a daughter-in-law myself!"

Elijah looked utterly dejected, "Mom, which mother hurries their son into marriage like you? I’m only 25, don’t you know in the entertainment industry, I should get married at 30 to do right by my fans?"

His mother slapped him on the head, "Why don’t you wait until 80 then?"

"Mom, in public, can you give me some face?" Elijah covered his head, almost in tears.

"You’ve reached 25 and haven’t brought home a single girlfriend. Face, for what?" His mother’s gaze scanned the crowd, "What do you think of Miss Chen over there?"

"I’ve heard she’s had several abortions, on and off with her boyfriend, seems like she’s been pushed here by her parents too."

"What about Miss Tian?"

"She’s plain-looking, not my type."

His mother glared at him again, "Isn’t Miss Quincey’s daughter pretty?"

"Met her once at a friend’s gathering, she’s wild. If I marry her, I’ll have a grassland on my head."

"Lily, you came to accompany your brother, right?"

"It’s my brother who came with me."

"Oh." Elijah’s mother looked delighted, "You actually agreed to a blind date. I heard from your mom before that you didn’t agree to others introducing you to someone, so since you’re here, take a look at our Elijah too. You’ve known him for a long time; you know his character, give our Elijah a chance."

"I actually thought about it, but he just turned me down."

"What?!" Elijah’s mother pointed accusingly at her son opposite, "Are your eyes growing on the top of your head?"

"I don’t want to settle; I want sincerity. Marriage isn’t child’s play; it’s living together for a lifetime." Elijah looked at Lily opposite him, "If you want to settle, I won’t accompany you. If you’re considering a serious marriage, it’s not impossible."

Lily suddenly felt that she didn’t quite understand Elijah before; he wasn’t as frivolous as he seemed.

"Who would casually mess around with their marriage? I just think if I have to marry a blind date match, compared to an unknown person, someone I know inside out is more reliable, isn’t it?"

"Lily is absolutely right." Elijah’s mother strongly agreed, "Our families are well-matched, and you’ve known each other for so long; you know what kind of person the other is. Actually, I’m pushing Elijah to date because I want a daughter-in-law I can get along with. Historically, mother-in-law and daughter-in-law conflicts are plenty. If it’s you, Lily, I’m confident we’ll get along very well."

For Jacob, if his sister married Elijah Sheppard, he would be very reassured.

"In my opinion, why don’t we go to the old family house to discuss this, Auntie, what do you think?"

Elijah’s mother nodded repeatedly, "Of course, I’ll call your uncle right away."

...

The car stops at the Green family’s old house.

After getting out of the car, Elijah immediately dragged Lily away, stopping only when they reached the garden.

"I’ve heard from Jacob that you’re waiting for true love, which is why you’ve waited until now. You’re only 26, still very young. Giving up and casually marrying someone, don’t you think that’s a waste? If you later find a man who really moves you, you’ll have more considerations and can’t be so carefree."