With just a few words, Madam Shen made the decision.
Shen Cang was unwilling, but he couldn't refuse.
As Madam Shen said, upon closer examination, the Shen family truly owed the Guo family a debt. If they didn't take in the grandfather and grandson, people would inevitably think they were ungrateful.
However, given the current situation in the manor, supporting two more adults would be a considerable expense.
However, Madam Shen, who was usually stingy and frugal, acted out of character this time, which aroused many suspicions in Shen Cang's mind.
While he was pondering, he suddenly heard Shen Yaozu speak.
He asked Guo Xiuran, "I wonder what you've been busy with these days, Cousin Xiuran?"
The answer is: Busy fangirling over Shen Xiyin.
He couldn't hear what Shen Yaozu was saying; at that moment, his heart and eyes were filled with only Shen Qiyin.
His undisguised lust was obvious to everyone present, but Shen Yaozu insisted on breaking the ice, asking, "Cousin Xiuran, are you looking at Second Sister?"
"Uh, I..."
“Cousin, there’s no need to be ashamed to speak up. As the saying goes, ‘A fair maiden is sought after by a gentleman.’ It’s only natural that you and my second sister, who are both unmarried, would develop feelings for each other.”
Upon hearing this, Guo Xiuran's eyes lit up like two flames, shining with an alarming intensity.
He exclaimed excitedly, "I have never seen a woman as beautiful as my cousin-in-law!"
"Xiuran!" Guo An knew his grandson's character well and was afraid that he would become arrogant, so he sternly rebuked him: "Don't be rude!"
Shen Yaozu, however, seemed to enjoy the spectacle and said, "Uncle, there's no need to be angry. We are true relatives, so this is too formal."
"You may not know this, but my second sister is now of marriageable age. Since Cousin Xiuran is interested in her, I think this is a good match."
Shen Qiyin paused in her hand as she was breaking melon seeds, then looked up at him.
Shen Yaozu looked defiant.
Shen Cang wanted to rush up and slap him across the face, but Shen Yaozu immediately followed up with, "Grandmother just said that the Guo family has been kind to our Shen family. If it weren't for my great-uncle's help back then, I'm afraid even my father might not be in his current situation."
"Such a great kindness, how can we not repay it?"
"If you ask me, Yin'er, you should marry Cousin Xiuran. Firstly, it will repay your debt of gratitude, and secondly, it will strengthen the ties between our two families. It's a win-win situation."
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