Chapter 469: Courageous

Zhulan heard footsteps and saw Changzhi rushing into the hall. Zhulan was afraid that Changzhi would fall, so she hurriedly said, "Walk slowly and watch your step."

Changzhi heard his mother's gentle voice and slowed down his pace. He looked at her carefully with a smile on his face. He was glad that his mother was safe. He said apologetically, "Mom, I remember you gave birth. I calculated the date, but I was delayed. Mom, I'm sorry I couldn't come back to accompany you."

Zhulan's eyes were soft. This child was just ignorant of household affairs, but he still cared about his family. She waved her hand and said, "Come here, let me take a good look at you."

Changzhi blushed. He was really not good at expressing himself. "Mom."

Zhulan held Changzhi's arm and said, "You've lost a lot of weight and grown taller. Changzhi has grown up in the blink of an eye."

Changzhi's face turned even redder. He could hear his master's teasing that he should get engaged. "Mom."

Zhulan rarely saw Changzhi being shy. He had really reached that age. "It looks like it's time for him to get engaged."

Changzhi didn't know where to put his hands and feet. The master's teasing was different from that of his mother. His mother was the one who could make the decision. She quickly waved her hands, "Mom, I'm still young."

Zhulan stroked Changzhi's hair. This kid has really grown a lot in the past year. He is almost as tall as Zhou Shuren. "Son, don't even think about running away now that you're back."

If you don't decide now, it will cause more trouble in the future. It's better to decide early.

Changzhi, "......How about I leave again?"

Zhulan, ".......Hehe."

Changzhi kept his mouth shut, feeling that he would be beaten if he spoke.

Zhulan looked at Changzhi, who was no longer in a panic this time, and was rather puzzled, "You came back by yourself?"

Changzhi couldn't quite follow what his mother was saying, so he replied honestly, "Yeah."

Zhulan stood up and walked around Changzhi twice. Her clothes were clean and she didn't look like she was in a hurry at all. "I think I should give Qimo a monthly salary increase."

Changzhi reacted, with an unnatural look on his face, "Mom, I brought you a gift."

Zhulan became interested. This kid brought back a gift for the first time. "Show it to me."

Changzhi called Qimo, who came in holding a box. Changzhi placed it on the table as if it were a treasure. "Mom, this is the fan I bought for you. Do you like it?"

Zhulan liked it. The round fan was embroidered on both sides and had a jade handle. It felt cool to the touch. She looked at Changzhi in confusion, "Did you really choose this?"

It doesn't look like that at all. Bringing a gift is weird enough, and choosing such a lovely gift.

Changzhi uttered an "ah" with an unnatural expression, "Mom, don't ask me anymore. I'm tired. I'm going back to the yard to wash up first."

This time Zhulan was stunned, watching Changzhi run away. When she came to her senses, Qimo had followed him.

Zhulan turned around and said to Mrs. Song, "Why is this child not acting right?"

She asked why he ran away as if someone had stepped on his tail.

Mrs. Song smiled and said, "Does the fourth young master have a girl in mind?"

Zhulan widened her eyes in surprise. She was really surprised. In her opinion, it was difficult for this boy to take the initiative to like a girl.

However, Changzhi became shy when she talked about the engagement. Zhulan touched her chin and thought, "Whose girl is so amazing and proactive?"

Zhulan needs to slow down. Although the atmosphere in this dynasty is acceptable, few women take the initiative. If she wants to leave a mark in Changzhi's heart, it takes a lot of initiative and courage. Looking at the fan in her hand, she can help Changzhi choose a gift, which shows that she has vision and her family background must be good.

Zhulan curled the corners of her mouth. She was worried before, but now she felt much better. She actually had a good impression of Miss Ran San, but it was a pity that the Ran family was too deeply involved with the third prince. For the sake of the Zhou family, she would not choose Qi even if she recognized her mother.

She even thought about lowering her standards and arranging a marriage for Chang Zhi. Now is not the time for Chang Lian to get married, and the Zhou family has the ability to refuse. Although it is a bit troublesome, Zhulan still hopes that each of her children can find someone to accompany them for the rest of their lives.

Chang Zhi returned home, and the news spread immediately, along with Chang Zhi's portrait. Chang Zhi was not bad. He was tall in ancient times, a young scholar, and had a famous teacher. His father was also very capable. Although he had many shortcomings, he could be considered a good candidate for a son-in-law.

Some people were happy when Changzhi came back, while others wanted to cry. Mingteng and Mingrui were sniffling and didn't dare to do anything naughty, for fear of being caught by Changzhi.

Changzhi came back and the family had dinner together in the evening.

Chang Lian sat next to Chang Zhi, looking very proud, "You are going to be an uncle."

Changzhi, ".......Third brother, I have been an uncle for many years."

Chang Lian grinned, "I was wrong. What I meant was that I'm going to be a father, and you're going to be an uncle."

Zhulan, "......."

Chang Lian hasn't gotten over the stress of being a father yet, but he's showing off again.

Changzhi blushed, took a sip of wine and choked, "Ahem."

Chang Lian looked at Chang Zhi in surprise. Has his silly brother finally come to his senses? He has always thought that if this boy's mother didn't arrange a marriage for him, he would be alone for the rest of his life. Chang Lian lowered his voice and asked, "You're running around. Are you attracted to some girl?"

Changzhi was furious, "I don't understand what you are saying."

Boss Zhou Changli was cheerful. It was the first time he saw his younger brother. No, the fourth brother had so many expressions on his face. "Does he not understand, or is he pretending to be confused?"

Zhulan sat with Zhou Shuren this time. The two looked at each other and then looked at Changzhi with interest.

Chang Zhi pursed his lips and said, "Brother, you should take care of your son when you have time. Ming Teng didn't make any progress when I was away. Brother, you are too careless as a father. No wonder Ming Teng is not afraid of you at all. You don't want Ming Teng to be like you, do you?"

Boss Zhou, "......"

It's so heartbreaking. It's too much!