"Mother, you've been waiting for us for a long time, haven't you?"

"It's alright. Let's go eat first, we can talk about the rest later."

At the dinner table, Tingting talked about nothing else but Zhuzi and Xia Ying.

"Zhu Zi, we're a bit pressed for time. See what Xia Ying means tomorrow."

"If it's alright, and there's nothing else, I'd like to meet their parents as well."

"Mom, I'll ask about it tomorrow, don't worry."

“When will I stop worrying? You seven kids are all grown up and engaged now, and you still won’t let it happen.”

"There are still 5 left. I've worried about you guys every single day of my life."

"Mom, didn't you tell us to find it ourselves? Why are you in such a hurry?"

"I don't want to rush, but doing them one by one is too much work."

"Mom, don't think like that. All seven of us will take good care of you. There will be many grandchildren in the future, and our family will be very lively during the New Year."

When Tingting heard what Shi Tou said, she thought about it for a moment and felt a headache coming on.

It seems they both need to hurry up and make money; they should seize every opportunity to work very hard.

Just thinking about seven children and so many grandchildren, and how much stuff I have to prepare, gives me the strength to strive.

"No, that would only make me more worried. Your father and I still have a lot to do."

"Hahaha."

Zhu Zi and the others burst into laughter when they saw their parents' expressions.

Having a large and lively family has its advantages; each type of family has its own merits.

"Stop joking. Don't forget about Xia Ying's matter tomorrow."

"I understand, Mother," Zhu Zi nodded earnestly, knowing exactly how serious his mother was about this matter.

The next day, Zhu Zi got up early to go find Xia Ying and see what her attitude was.

"Xia Ying, Xia Ying, are you busy?"

"Xia Ying, look! Guo Weidong, go see him, he needs to see you."

Xia Ying's classmate nudged her, urging her to look in Guo Weidong's direction.

Xia Ying stood up and saw that it was Guo Weidong, and stood up nervously.

"Wei Dong, did you need something from me?"

The students around them all looked over, wanting to see what was going on between the two of them.

Zhu Zi pulled Xia Ying outside, feeling a little awkward with so many people watching.

"Did you need something from me, Wei Dong?" Xia Ying looked at Zhu Zi expectantly.

"Yes, Xia Ying, I like you, but you are really too outstanding. I don't know if you like me back?"

"Of course I like you, but you never say it."

"I'm too embarrassed to say it, and both you and your family are better than me. I was thinking of confessing my feelings to you after I was able to earn money."

"But I'm afraid you don't know how I feel. I'm very worried. Xia Ying, what are you thinking?"

"I'm willing to be a pillar, and then what?"

"Here's what I'm thinking: I like you, and you like me too. My mom and dad are here."

"I mean, I'd like to meet your parents later to finalize this matter. What do you think?"

"Isn't it too fast to make a decision?"

"Xia Ying, I will definitely treat you well for the rest of my life. If you don't want to, I will tell my parents and ask them to go back first."

"No, no, no, I didn't say I was unwilling. How about this, I'll go ask my dad in a bit and let you know then, what do you think?"

"Okay, I think this is a good idea. Why don't we go together?"

"No, let me ask my parents and get ready."

"Okay, Xia Ying, I'll be going now."

"Um."

Xia Ying watched his retreating figure and happily ran home.