Shen Shiyi was stunned when she turned around unintentionally and saw the principal's smiling face.
"Zixin, I have something to do. I'll contact you later." She quickly hung up the phone.
Shen Shiyi looked at the principal awkwardly and said, "Hello, Principal."
The two saluted each other, and the principal made a joke.
"It must be that kid Zimo."
Shen Shiyi was stunned: How did the principal know?
The principal, who had walked over, chuckled and asked, "When are we going to have your wedding?"
Shen Shiyi was stunned again. "You've misunderstood. I have something to do, so I'll be leaving now."
Shen Shiyi fled as if escaping into the night. The principal watched her retreating figure and couldn't help but chuckle. Back in his office, he made a phone call.
"What's the situation with Zi Mo and Shi Yi?"
Commander Nangong asked in confusion, "Why are you suddenly asking this?"
This person doesn't seem like someone who would meddle in other people's private affairs for no reason.
The principal laughed. "I just ran into Shiyi talking on the phone with your daughter. I heard her say that she considers Zimo a comrade-in-arms, but Zimo wants her to be his wife."
Upon hearing this, Commander Nangong couldn't help but laugh.
"How about we help them get together? They're two rare talents, and they seem like a perfect match."
Qin's mother bought groceries from the supermarket and carried them home to start preparing dinner. When Qin's father returned, he smelled the familiar aroma of food and smiled gently.
"Honey, I'm home. What are you making?"
Qin's mother was cooking in the kitchen. She didn't hear her husband's words at first, but when she saw the person who suddenly appeared behind her, she was startled.
"Hey, Lao Qin, when did you get back?"
Mr. Qin took the hot and sour shredded potatoes from his wife and smiled faintly.
"Just got back."
After the food was served, the two began to eat slowly and deliberately.
"By the way, ask your son when you have time. He's not getting any younger, it's time for him to find a wife and get married."
Qin's mother smiled gently upon hearing this.
"Your son is trying, but the girl may not have agreed yet."
She only realized yesterday, after receiving a call from her son, that he had been in a one-sided love affair.
Qin's father was taken aback when he heard this. "Oh, a crush?"
Qin's mother looked up and met his gaze, nodding slightly.
"Absolutely." She wonders when she'll be able to hold her grandson. When she goes out and sees other families with their grandchildren, she feels incredibly envious.
Qin's father panicked. "Wife, send a message to our son and tell him to work harder. He'll be 30 this month. They say a man should be established by 30, so we need to hurry up and find him a wife."
After hearing this, Qin's mother nodded slightly and said, "Okay, I will handle this matter."
My husband has a lot to do every day, so I want to make him worry less.
Three peaceful days passed before Shen Shiyi received a phone call from someone claiming to be Qin Ziming's mother.
"You wish to see me?"
Qin's mother, who was on the phone in the living room, spoke earnestly.
“That’s right, I want to formally meet you as Zi Mo’s mother.”
After hanging up the phone, Shen Shiyi remained silent for a long time. It wasn't until Nangong Zixin called that the silence was broken.
"What? Qin Ziming's mother wants to meet you?" Good heavens, what a cliché plot! The man's mother wants to meet you? Does that mean she doesn't approve?
Shen Shiyi nodded, her lips pressed tightly together. "Yes, that's what his mother said."
Nangong Zixin, who had been lying on the bed, instantly sat up cross-legged.
Have you met his mother before?
Shen Shiyi shook her head. "No."
In her memory, she didn't think she had ever heard him say that much.
Nangong Zixin comforted her, "Alright, baby, don't overthink it. Maybe Auntie just wants to see you."
After hanging up the phone, Shen Shiyi stood by the window and remained silent until the others entered the office.
"Hey, Professor Shen, why are you spacing out?"
Shen Shiyi looked at her colleague and comrade-in-arms.
"It's nothing. Are you done with get out of class?"
Xu Ren put down his textbook, sat at his desk, and looked up at her.
"Um."
The appointed day arrived, and Shen Shiyi chose a white top and wide-leg jeans from her everyday clothes. When she arrived at the coffee shop, she saw the lady by the window and walked straight over to her.
"Hello, are you Ms. Su?"
Qin's mother looked up at the person who had come in. The person's neat and refreshing appearance was quite pleasing to the eye.
"Miss Chen, please have a seat!"
Shen Shiyi nodded slightly and sat down.
Stirring her coffee, she asked, "What would you like to drink?"
The hot-tempered Shen Shiyi said, "Just an iced cola will do."
Qin's mother waved to the waiter, "Bring me an iced cola and a mango pudding cake."
After the waiter left, Qin's mother looked at Shen Shiyi.
"Come to think of it, this is our first official meeting."
Shen Shiyi pursed her lips and nodded, "Yes."
Qin's mother recognized her the moment she entered the door.
"Has Zimo mentioned his family?"
Although Shen Shiyi did not understand what the other party meant, she still replied cautiously.
"They said his mother was a very good midwife, a good cook, and very understanding. His father was also kind, and the two got along very well."
Hearing her words, Qin's mother smiled.
"He also told me about you."
Shen Shiyi was stunned, and looked at the other person somewhat awkwardly. Qin's mother couldn't help but smile when she saw her gaze.
“My son has told me about your situation. You were once married, and you have no love for your ex-husband. Because of your best friend’s interference, you had two miscarriages in two years and went through life and death multiple times. To be honest, as a woman, I feel really sorry for you.”
Shen Shiyi fell silent.
Qin's mother continued, pursing her lips, "Later, you became comrades-in-arms because of fate. You adopted a son and a daughter, and you also have a nanny who has been with you for many years, as well as a dedicated housekeeper. This shows that you are a kind-hearted person, and my son has good taste."
Upon hearing this, Shen Shiyi was completely stunned and looked up in confusion.
At this moment, Qin's mother looked out the window and said, "You have questions in your mind, don't you? Why am I telling you so much?"
Turning around, Qin's mother looked directly at Shen Shiyi.
"Yes, I don't quite understand what Ms. Qin means by saying all this to me now."
Qin's mother smiled warmly and said, "Just call me Auntie."
“Auntie.” Qin’s mother smiled again.
"A failed marriage does not represent or prove anything. The most important things about a person are their character, temperament, and values."
Shen Shiyi nodded in agreement with what she said.
"Although you are not a good match in terms of family background, you are both outstanding individuals with compatible values. You know each other well and I think you are a good match for each other in many ways."
Shen Shiyi pursed her lips, unsure of what to say, while Qin's mother spoke with a faint smile.
"Think it over carefully, after all, it's a major life decision. I enjoyed chatting with you, and I hope we can become family someday."
After returning home, Shen Shiyi naturally suffered from insomnia again. The next day, her face was somewhat swollen, and her comrades asked her about it with concern.
"Shiyi, did you not sleep well last night?"
Shen Shiyi slowly sat down. "Hmm, I have insomnia."
I feel really unwell right now, and I have absolutely no energy.
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