roccoschili Chapter 427 If you're in such a hurry, then get me married!
Chapter 427 If you're in such a hurry, then get me married!
The door is pushed open.
Aunt Zhang and Shi Tou came in with smiles, only to find two people on the bed inside.
The old man and the child were both stunned for a moment.
Gu Xixi sat on the bed, rummaging through things, making a mess of the bedding.
The other was the prospective son-in-law who hadn't returned for a long time.
He stood by the bed, dusting the mosquito net.
Stone was the first to react, and rushed over with a beaming smile, "The master is back! That's wonderful!"
Aunt Zhang initially found it hard to believe her eyes.
She rubbed her eyes, then stared intently to make sure it was her own family, not an intruder.
Mu Nanzhao was warmly welcomed by Shi Tou, who patted his small shoulder, but his smile seemed somewhat forced.
"Yes, you're back. It's been a long time, and you've grown taller too."
He looked up at Aunt Zhang again, a strange feeling creeping over him, as if he'd been caught red-handed stealing vegetables from someone else's garden.
"Auntie, I'm back."
"Oh, Xixi can't find something, I'll come in and help her look for it."
At this moment, Lü Jing also came over after hearing the noise.
Seeing Mu Nanzhao in Gu Xixi's room, she grinned, wanting to laugh, but then forced herself to hold it in.
His expression looked somewhat strange.
Aunt Zhang inside the house had recovered from her initial surprise and regained her composure.
She didn't smile, but handed the food container in her hand to Lü Jing and said, "You must be hungry after a long day."
"Go and ladle out the dumpling soup first, then I'll tell the two of them to go out and eat."
"Stone, go get a bowl for your sister Jingjing."
Aunt Zhang still held some authority in the family.
Knowing that Aunt Zhang wanted to speak with the young couple alone, Lü Jing quickly took the jar and left.
Even though Stone was confused, he had no choice but to obediently follow along.
Aunt Zhang closed the door behind her.
Despite their outward composure, the two young people were actually in a panic.
Aunt Zhang slowly pulled out a stool, sat down steadily, and then looked up at the two of them.
"Since you're in such a hurry, then get me married as soon as you get back!"
Having lived this long, seeing them like that when I walked in the door, what else couldn't I understand?
Gu Xixi was startled and exchanged a glance with Mu Nanzhao.
I feel that there's no need to say any of the many excuses I've prepared so quickly.
Gu Xixi recovered from her embarrassment and said with a forced smile, "Auntie, there's no rush about getting married."
Aunt Zhang said sternly, "Is it that he's not in a hurry, or that you're not in a hurry?"
"Could it be that he's now regained his sense of social standing and looks down on our humble family?!"
Mu Nanzhao remained silent.
It's not that he lacks a sense of responsibility.
Rather, he had already handed over all the initiative in his marriage to Gu Xixi.
Gu Xixi glanced at Mu Nanzhao and said, "It has nothing to do with him. I just don't want to get married yet."
Aunt Zhang frowned and looked at Mu Nanzhao, saying, "I've always known about Xixi's idea."
"And what about you? What are your thoughts?"
“We used to get along like family. I was initially a little dissatisfied with you.”
"But later, I observed that you were cold on the outside but kind on the inside, well-educated, and reliable. You were someone I could entrust with my life."
"You don't seem like the kind of person who fawns on the powerful and belittles the weak, or who is fickle."
"Tell me your own plans for this marriage, and make them clear."
Mu Nanzhao paused for a moment, "I..."
Aunt Zhang thought the schoolteacher would be eloquent and had originally hoped he would offer a few more philosophical arguments.
If he can win over Xixi, and the elders add a few words of encouragement, the marriage will be settled!
However, Mu Nanzhao raised his head and resolutely said, "I'll do whatever Xixi says."
Aunt Zhang was so angry she almost fainted.
"you!"
She said with exasperation, "I asked you to speak, and this is all you said?"
Mu Nanzhao smiled, "Auntie loves Xixi the most."
“If I don’t listen to her, you’ll definitely be the first to punish me.”
Aunt Zhang hesitated, "That's true..."
"But you can't be too obedient, can you?"
Mu Nanzhao humbly asked for advice, "Then I wonder when should I be obedient and when should I be disobedient?"
Aunt Zhang opened her mouth, only to find herself caught in the trap.
But then she realized that her future son-in-law had changed his address to "my son-in-law".
This made her both happy and a little embarrassed. "I am not Xixi's mother, but just someone who does the work in this house."
"How could I possibly deserve such humility as a son-in-law?"
Mu Nanzhao said seriously, "In Xixi's eyes, you are family, our elder, and we never distinguish between each other."
"Your sudden remark makes Xixi feel utterly ashamed."
Without needing Mu Nanzhao to give her a meaningful look, Gu Xixi replied in a serious tone, "Yes, Auntie."
"After all, I was raised by you. Even if you are not my biological mother, you are my only and closest elder family member."
Aunt Zhang's eyes reddened with emotion. "Sigh, I know you're all kind to me, it's all from the bottom of your hearts."
Gu Xixi went over and hugged Aunt Zhang, acting coquettishly, "Then you mustn't say things like that again."
“If I hear that, I’ll just feel like I did something wrong and upset you.”
Hearing her say that, Aunt Zhang became a little anxious. "No, no, that's not true."
Gu Xixi said sweetly, "You can never abandon me or this family in this lifetime."
Aunt Zhang's voice trembled with excitement, and she smiled through her tears, "Okay..."
She hugged Gu Xixi and patted her gently, just like she used to lull Gu Xixi to sleep when she was a child.
How could I bear to leave my darling?
The issue of marriage has been temporarily glossed over.
I wonder if Aunt Zhang will bring it up again once she's figured things out.
Aunt Zhang and Shi Tou returned because they had eaten their fill at the Qin family's house.
The dumpling soup was divided into three portions.
Just then, the night was cool and the mountain breeze was gentle, so everyone sat in the courtyard to enjoy the cool air.
The soup is topped with egg drop soup, sweet and smooth, and melts in your mouth.
It contains chewy little dough pieces, which adds to the texture.
As Gu Xixi ate, she said, "Sister-in-law Qin's cooking skills are really good."
"I haven't seen her for a few days. I wonder how she is doing?"
Aunt Zhang said, "I'm going to see her tonight."
"The medicine prescribed by Old Jiang is effective, and she's taking it as usual every day,"
"She said she felt she slept much more soundly at night than when she first became pregnant, and her body didn't feel as heavy when she walked."
Gu Xixi nodded with satisfaction, "That's good."
"With a master to look after you, you will definitely have a safe delivery."
On the other side, Shi Tou kept talking to Mu Nanzhao.
“I practice calligraphy every day. Although my academic performance is not as good as Brother Gouwa’s, Mr. Song said that my calligraphy is the best among all the students he has ever taught! You won’t believe me, just look!”
"Is your home in the south or in the capital?"
"Brother An comes to our house all the time, did you know that?"
……
Mu Nanzhao was unusually patient, answering every question, and his eyes held a tenderness that he himself might not have realized.
Shi Tou asked with a smile, "Should I call you Mr. Chen, Mr. Mu, or brother-in-law from now on?"
Mu Nanzhao's lips curled up in a smile he couldn't suppress.
He glanced at everyone discreetly, cleared his throat, and asked, "What do you think we should call them?"
Stone was clever and perceptive; he found the answer simply by observing people's expressions and demeanor.
"Brother-in-law!"
"Good girl!" Mu Nanzhao replied cheerfully, glancing at Gu Xixi with a slightly smug look.
Then Shi Tou asked again, "Brother-in-law, you're not leaving again this time you're back!"