Gu Ying curled her lips and glanced at Si Yang, "I call her Zhizhi, just like Shen Xingmian."

Si Yang stared at Gu Ying for a long time before saying, "Don't get any bad ideas. Nan Zhi is just a woman. How much ability do you think she has?"

This was a threat, which Gu Ying naturally sensed. He remained calm and looked up at him, saying, "If you don't believe me, that's fine. I don't have time to play games with you. Anyway, their relationship is stronger than ever."

Si Yang glanced at him indifferently and said nothing more. Right or wrong, we'll find out when we try it another day.

Gu Ying breathed a sigh of relief after Si Yang left, confident that Xi Xi would realize his predicament.

A few days later, Old Master Shen invited Shen Xingmian's family to the old house for dinner.

When I arrived, Shen Qing and Hu Lai were also there.

The first time, Hu Lai sat there obediently without saying a word.

Nanzhi was somewhat surprised, not expecting Hu Lai to be so obedient.

She led Shen Feiang by the hand and made him call for help.

Shen Feiang was very polite and greeted, "Hello, Great-Grandpa, Hello, Great-Aunt, Hello, Uncle."

Old Shen couldn't help but feel fond of him. Although he wasn't his biological son, the polite and well-behaved child was endearing. He beckoned to Shen Feiang, who walked over and stood obediently in front of Old Shen. Old Shen patted his head and said, "Good boy."

The old man looked at Shen Feiang, but his eyes held a mixture of longing and sadness. How wonderful it would be if this were his great-grandson.

Elderly people generally value bloodlines, but Old Master Shen is a man of principle. He can't possibly make Shen Xingmian divorce Nanzhi just because she can't have children; he can't do that.

If you don't have one, then you don't have one. Even adopted children are still family.

Thinking of this, Old Shen turned his gaze to Hu Lai.

"Lai Lai, when are you planning to get married?"

They could only pin their hopes on Hu Lai. Hu Lai was completely bewildered. When he saw Nan Zhi and the others arrive, Hu Lai didn't dare to act up. Mainly, his mother was really scary. He was afraid that she would make him work overtime when he got back and give him a cold shoulder.

Shen Qing's aura was indeed cold, and Nan Zhi felt it was difficult to strike up a conversation, so she tried to remain silent.

"Grandpa, I'm not in a hurry."

Hu Lai shook his head. He didn't even have a girlfriend, so how could he possibly talk about marriage?

Old Shen sighed, "You're not young anymore. You're at the age to get married. If you wait any longer, Fei'ang will be in college."

Hu Lai: "......."

Is it really that exaggerated?

"Grandpa, don't worry, I will try my best. Please don't fret."

Old Master Shen didn't say anything more, but instead instructed Shen Qing, "You have to keep an eye on things, don't let a good girl be snatched away."

Shen Qing's expression remained calm. He turned to look at Hu Lai, then said indifferently:

“He’s not a good person himself, how can he let a good girl be ruined? He’s not in a hurry.”

Hu Lai: "......."

He couldn't help but defend himself, "Mom, what's wrong with me?"

He didn't think he could compare to Shen Xingmian, but he wasn't that much worse either, so why was his mother calling him a scourge?

Shen Qing looked him up and down for a long time before saying, "What's so good about you? I don't see anything."

Hu Lai: "..." He must have been adopted.

"Pfft!" Nan Zhi couldn't help but laugh out loud, not expecting Shen Qing to be so interesting.

Now, everyone's attention was focused on Nanzhi.

Nan Zhi was immediately embarrassed. She glanced at Shen Qing, then looked at Hu Lai, "I think what Auntie said makes a lot of sense."

Hu Lai: "......."

Shen Qing looked at Nan Zhi and smiled for the first time, "My niece-in-law has good taste."

Nanzhi: "..."

This was an unexpected bonus. He had only wanted to tease Hu Lai and hadn't thought much about it. Now that he heard it, Shen Qing not only didn't dislike him, but instead showed a kind smile.

This was the first time Nanzhi had seen Shen Qingxiao since they met, and she gave an even brighter smile. "Auntie, please don't praise me anymore, I'll feel embarrassed."

Hu Lai looked at this one, then at that one, and then wailed, "You guys are just too much, cousin, don't you know how to control your wife?"

Shen Xingmian glanced at him indifferently, pretending not to hear.

Hu Lai: "......."

At dinner time, Hu Lai still looked sullen, and Shen Feiang immediately felt sorry for him, so he put a chili pepper on Hu Lai's plate and said obediently:

"Uncle, eating this will help you release your sadness right now."

Looking at the green chili pepper in his bowl, Hu Lai suddenly lost his appetite for the rice. He glanced up at the child next to him, whose mischievous grin was obvious. Hu Lai felt that life was meaningless.

Shen Xingmian picked up a piece of fish for Nanzhi, carefully removed the bones, and put it in Nanzhi's bowl. Just as Nanzhi was about to put it in her mouth, a feeling of nausea rose in her throat.

She covered her mouth, unable to bear the smell, stood up, and ran towards the bathroom.

This scene left everyone present somewhat bewildered, except for Shen Qing, whose eyes flashed with surprise.

Shen Xingmian put down her chopsticks and said to Grandpa Shen, "Grandpa, I'll go take a look."

Old Shen nodded and asked worriedly, "Go quickly, is she sick?"

The man had no idea what this situation might mean.

Nan Zhi was gagging on the toilet, tears welling up in her eyes. Shen Xingmian knelt down, patted her back, and felt a pang of heartache.

"I... ugh... it's okay, it should be fine in a bit."

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