Mother Xie raised her hand to rub her temples. Her children were all a burden! Her eldest son had been married for almost five years and still had no children! Her youngest son had always refused to get married, but now he had finally relented, only to want to marry a widow!
She let out a deep breath and asked in a hoarse voice, "How is he now?"
Seeing that the old lady was finally willing to inquire about the second young master, Granny Gao immediately replied, "The second young master has been on a hunger strike for several days! He only drinks water every day. Even the best body will be worn down by this!"
Xie's mother was indeed heartbroken. His body was already thin, and if it continued like this, it might damage his very health!
"Go and tell him to come over. I'll ask him!"
Granny Gao was overjoyed and quickly replied, "Yes! This old servant will go right away!"
When Xie Fengsheng came out, he felt dizzy and lightheaded.
He thought his mother had finally relented, so he mustered his spirits and came over.
But to her surprise, her mother's first words were: "Have you thought it through?"
Xie Fengsheng bowed respectfully, "Mother, your son wishes to marry Doctor Li!"
Enraged, Xie's mother threw a teacup on the ground, scattering shards everywhere.
Xie Fengsheng knelt down, his knees pressing firmly against the porcelain shards, and said calmly, "I beg Mother's permission to marry Doctor Li!"
"What if I don't agree? What will you do then?"
“My son will never marry.” His voice was light, but his attitude was resolute.
"You unfilial son! You unfilial son!"
Mother Xie said angrily, "I've let you do whatever you want because you're still young! Marriage has always been arranged by parents and matchmakers. Do you believe I'll find you a wife tomorrow and make sure you give up this idea completely!"
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