The Apple of My Eye
Chapter 640 An Acceptable Daughter-in-law

"It's nonsense..." Jasmine and Laura were so busy exchanging cordiality that they had almost forgotten Anthony's and Vince's presence.

It was only later that Jasmine realized the need to introduce Vince to Laura.

Jasmine drew Vince closer to Laura and introduced him,"This is my husband, Vince Sun. I think you are old acquaintances."

"Definitely," Laura replied with a smile. "We haven't seen each other for more than a decade but you seem not to change at all, Vince. You still look the same," Laura added.

"This young lad is..." Jasmine stared at Anthony with growing fondness. Anthony was a tall and handsome man. In addition to his good looks, he was also able to manage his own company. Any mothers would immediately accept him for a son-in-law and Jasmine was not an exception.

"Let me introduce him to you." Laura promptly drew Anthony closer to Jasmine and Vince. "This is my son, Anthony Xiao," she introduced and urged Anthony to greet them.

"Aunt Jasmine and Uncle Vince, I consider it a blessing to have finally met you. I've been looking forward to this meeting." Being in the business world for quite a long time, Anthony already knew how to sweet- talk.

"Anthony, you are indeed a sweet-talker." Jasmine was already considering taking Anthony as a son-in-law.

Jasmine grasped Laura's arm and whispered, "Laura, I want to take Anthony as my son-in-law to secure our old ties."

"That's not a problem with me. I take pride in my son," Laura said in a beaming smile. "Just like you, I also want Junia to be my daughter-in-law," she added.

"I definitely believe in you," Jasmine said with a smile. She continued, "Even before, I have never doubted your personality and your promises." "But... I am afraid..." Jasmine hesitated to complete her words. "Why? What's wrong?" Laura could sense that something was bothering Jasmine.

"My only misgiving is that Junia might fall short of Anthony's expectations," Jasmine replied with a sigh. Indeed, replaceing a suitable husband for Junia Sun was quite troublesome for Jasmine and Vince. "Let's introduce them to each other first," Laura suggested. "Then they can start dating and get to know each other." For Laura, Junia Sun was a beautiful, sensible and well-educated woman from an eminent family. Thus, she would be an acceptable daughter-in-law that could dwarf the single mother, Sheryl.

"By the way, where is Junia?" Laura became anxious from her protracted waiting.

"She went to the ladies room. Don't worry, she'll be back real soon," Jasmine reassured her. A little while later, someone appeared at the entrance of the lounge — a woman wearing an emerald dress, with a very pleasant aura.

Anthony looked up and met the woman's gaze. She was a beautiful girl, but he seemed uninterested and immediately looked away.

Junia Sun approached the two old women and casually greeted them. Now, Laura became more determined to have Junia Sun as her daughter-in-law.

"Aunt Laura, how have you been doing since the last time we've met?" Junia Sun treated Laura with utmost courtesy.

Laura was also quite responsive to Junia Sun.

She held Junia Sun's hands affectionately and said, "Junia, you've gotten more and more beautiful. I bet a lot of men are mobbing at you." "Are you still available now?" Laura inquired.

"Aunt Laura, stop kidding me! I'm not into a relationship yet. You know, I prioritize career over romance," Junia Sun talked in a humorous manner.

"You should be ashamed of being single until now," Jasmine complained. "Many women of your age have already gotten married. Some even have their children now. Unlike you, you're still single. Who could be your Mr. Right be?"

"My dear mom, you promised not to bring this matter up again, right?" Junia Sun said begrudgingly.

On the other hand, Laura was very happy at the thought of Anthony and Junia Sun getting married.

Laura motioned Anthony to come over and greet Junia Sun.

Anthony tried his best to hide his reluctance.

"Junia is Jasmine's daughter and your childhood friend. Still remember her?" Laura introduced them. "You used to ask me to lock Junia up at our home before so you could marry her when you both grow up," Laura joked.

"That's true! I can also attest to that," Jasmine incited. Anthony had a vague memory of his childhood.

And as much as possible, he didn't want to talk about some of the naughty things he'd done in the past.

"Mom..." Anthony frowned. He espressed his displeasure to Laura,"Please forget such sportive act of mine." Anthony was afraid that Junia Sun would get embarrassed as well.

"Son, we are already like families here. What's there to be ashamed of?" Laura replied with a calm smile.

From the beginning, Junia Sun had been casting stealthy flirtatious glances at Anthony.

Jasmine assumed that Junia Sun was picky when it came to love. But now Junia believed she had met her Mr. Right. "Junia Sun."

Junia Sun extended her hand to shake Anthony's after introducing herself.

"Anthony Xiao," Anthony introduced himself back. He reached out his hand to meet hers.

"Anthony Xiao..." Junia murmured. She seemed to memorize Anthony's name by heart.

"Well, let's have dinner," Vince motioned everyone to sit down and start eating. Anthony was about to sit beside Laura but she urged him to sit beside Junia Sun. She was obviously starting the matchmaking thing.

Thus, Anthony had to regard Laura's wish that he sit beside Junia Sun. Junia Sun was fully aware of the purpose of this dinner - that was to matchmake her and Anthony.

But for Anthony's impression, Junia Sun was a kind of woman who would reject such a blind date like this.