"Okay, I'm done talking. I heard Xiao Zhengguo say he wanted to marry into the family. You brat, is that what he said?"
"If the child takes the mother's surname, then the man is considered to have married into the family. So, you, you stinky egg, are also a son-in-law."
Xie Lin smiled gently, unwrapped the candy, and put it in her mouth. "Yes, I'm marrying into your family. Be good, eat your candy."
Xiao Zhengguo's eyes lit up. Wow, so they were kindred spirits! He needed to be even braver.
These people have an extraordinary air about them; they are clearly not from ordinary families.
Others can marry into their families, so what does a lowly worker like him have to care about? Whether the child takes the mother's or the father's surname, they are still his own child.
Thinking of this, Xiao Zhengguo's worries vanished. There were examples of this, so his parents couldn't very well say he was embarrassing now.
The two elders of the Shen family looked at Xiao's mother with icy eyes, as if she were a clown.
Using such despicable methods on one's own son shows just how utterly wicked this person's heart is.
In their pursuit of power and wealth, those who disregard the dignity of ordinary people will eventually fall from grace, no matter how high their position.
Looking at the younger generation, their faces were filled with fear rather than surprise. What does that tell us?
They're in cahoots, cut from the same cloth.
Xiao Zhengguo has a clear and upright eye, and he is not swayed by power. He is a good bamboo shoot among bad ones. Comrade Zheng's judgment is quite good.
Since Xiao Zhengguo is willing to protect his granddaughter's reputation, let's help him.
Grandma Shen spoke up, "Son, it is your duty to maintain stability in the city and reassure the people. Don't let your good son be disheartened."
This statement is practically a direct invitation to help Xiao Zhengguo break away from the Xiao family.
The father understood his mother's meaning and glanced at the two children in the corner, who were supporting each other and full of expectation.
Even an upright official finds it difficult to settle family disputes, but if such disputes lead to death and ruin the lives of two good children, then he has failed in his duty.
Cutting losses at the right time is the wisest course of action.
"Dad, I understand. I'll personally take them to get their marriage certificate later. As the parents of an unborn child, they have a responsibility to give the child a stable home."
"Xiao Zhengguo, are you really sure you want to marry into the Zheng family?"
With someone backing him up, Xiao Zhengguo seized the opportunity and said, "If you're willing, my child with Ailing will have the surname Zheng."
Mr. Shen said in a serious tone, “The new society emphasizes freedom of marriage. You have the right to decide whether to marry or not. Even as a local official, I cannot stop you.”
"Marrying into the Zheng family is the same as marrying out. Once a child is married out, they are no longer considered part of the family. Xiao Zhengguo, now that you've married into the Zheng family, you're a member of the Zheng family. You must take good care of the Zheng family elders and be a qualified son-in-law."
"Loving your wife and protecting your children is a man's responsibility. Don't let your parents, who raised you with such hardship, down."
When Shen's father said this, he felt a little awkward but also a little pleased. He was deliberately trying to expose the Xiao family's shamelessness. Who told them to be so shameless?
You bastards, you schemed against my precious daughter, huh.
Xiao Zhengguo was overjoyed. "Yes, yes, I promise to be filial to my parents-in-law and take good care of Ailing and the children."
"Mom and Dad, don't worry, I will definitely be a good son-in-law."
Father Shen gave Xiao Zhengguo an approving look.
This child is really good with words.
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