But Hongmei's family didn't have any girls, which was really disappointing.
Beth noticed his wife staring blankly at their grandson. "What's wrong?"
Huang Meihua shook her head, "It's nothing. I was just thinking that it would be great if Hongmei's family had a daughter, then we wouldn't have to worry about Daniel's wife."
The four people in the living room looked at Huang Meihua, and Beth sighed, "Yes, if Hongmei could have a daughter, that would be great. Even if Xiao Wu and the others had daughters, they would definitely want to be our daughters-in-law. It's a pity that they are all boys."
Carlos, however, was thinking to himself that Zhang Shouyi was probably overjoyed. He could understand Zhang Shouyi's thoughts; if he had a daughter, he wouldn't want her to marry so far away.
Annie stared at her grandmother with wide eyes. "Grandma, your idea is really strange. We are siblings, we are family."
Looking at her innocent granddaughter, Huang Meihua felt exhausted.
Daniel just laughed. He now has many female admirers and knows what his grandmother meant, but he doesn't have any thoughts yet. As for his grandmother's idea, it really can't be realized.
Their whole family was worried about Zhenye and his three children, which shows how much they were concerned about the situation in China.
After exercising in the evening, Zhang Shouyi held Zhang Hongmei tightly and wouldn't let go.
"Wife, many wicked people have their eyes on our son."
Zhang Hongmei was feeling dizzy and it took her a while to process what was happening.
"What? My son is only fourteen years old."
"Hehe, they're not young anymore. We can look for them. As for their character, we don't need to worry about them getting sentimental. Besides, the three elders have been anxious for a long time."
“That won’t do either. I’m telling you, if you dare to make any moves, I’ll take my son and leave.” Zhang Hongmei immediately became anxious.
"Okay, okay, I'll tell you first." Zhang Shouyi quickly tried to calm his agitated wife.
"No one is allowed to make a move on my son. Zhenye and the others are still young. After they turn eighteen, they can find girlfriends, date for two or three years, and then get married."
And doesn't our marriage law stipulate that men must be 21 years old to be legally eligible to marry?
"Yes, that's right. I think their respective ideas are to let the children develop feelings for each other first."
Those who are interested already know that Zhenye and his family are going to study abroad, and many people are working to get their daughters to study abroad as well.
However, you don't need to worry about that. Their candidates aren't suitable. Some are too young; they'd only be able to attend middle school there. The girls who can go to university with Zhenye and the others are all too old. So don't be afraid; no one has been able to outmaneuver your sons yet.”
Zhang Hongmei stopped talking to Zhang Shouyi, thinking that she would talk to Zhenye and the others when they returned.
In the scorching August heat, around the middle of the month, the four of them returned. They had also caught up on the situation in Haishi. With just over ten days until the start of school, they needed to prepare.
Besides, I've been away from home for over a month, and I miss my family terribly.
Back home, Gu Yaozu sighed, “Mom, it’s so much more comfortable at home.” It was still really hot. They practiced martial arts and meditation every day, so they were much healthier than others, but they still found it unbearable.
Zhang Hongmei brought them a plate of sliced chilled watermelon, saying, "There are still a lot of popsicles in the freezer at home."
Zhang Weiyu got up, went to the kitchen, took out an ice cream, and ate it himself.
"Third Brother, why didn't you give me one?"
"You'd better just eat your watermelon."
Having no other choice, Gu Yaozu got up and went to the kitchen himself.
"Fourth brother, give me one." Zhang Ruifeng shouted from behind.
Only Zhang Zhenye obediently ate the watermelon with a fork.
Zhang Hongmei sat down and ate with her eldest son.
"Since all four of you are here, I have something to tell you."
Seeing their mother's serious expression, all four of them perked up.
"It's like this, you're about to go to university. In other people's eyes, you're all grown up, so many families are eyeing you and want to send you wives." After Zhang Hongmei finished speaking, she continued eating watermelon, but secretly observed the expressions of the four of them.
Upon hearing this, all four of them simultaneously relaxed their posture.
"Mom, don't worry, we'll be careful. I promise I'll keep myself pure and won't cause any trouble. Also, my choice of wife has to be approved by you." Zhang Zhenye quickly reassured his mother.
He knew what kind of person his mother was; this must be no small matter, otherwise she would never have brought it up so soon after they returned.
“Mom, I think the same way as my older brother. My wife needs your approval.” Zhang Ruifeng quickly added.
Zhang Weiyu ate his ice cream, his eyes squinting happily. "Mom, you're worrying too much. Are we stupid? No matter what they think, as long as the four of us follow our rules, we won't care what they say."
My dearest mother, I absolutely will not get married without your permission. Don't worry, I love you the most.
"Get out of here. Let me tell you, don't be arrogant. Many accidents are caused by carelessness."
"Mom, you've been reading too many novels, haven't you? My second brother and I are going to the military academy. There should be very few girls there. Besides, Grandpa gave me orders a long time ago that I absolutely cannot marry a foreigner." Gu Yaozu finished his ice cream, then picked up his fork to eat watermelon. He didn't find it sweet and put the fork down in disgust.
"You're both just fourteen. If you really have a girl you like, you can observe her first, focusing on her character. However, you must be twenty-one before you can get married."
All four nodded, agreeing to whatever their mother said. They were absolutely obedient. Besides, they really hadn't met anyone they liked yet.
Gu Chuanming was especially happy that evening and ate an extra half bowl of porridge.
After the meal, Gu Chuanming and Zhang Xingguo called the four of them to go next door.
“If any of you four have a girl you like, you must bring her back for us to see. We don’t require her to be good-looking, but she must be a good person. Also, although we don’t care about family background, you must know the influence of family on you. You could say that if the upper beam is not straight, the lower beam will be crooked too. So we must investigate thoroughly. Do you understand?” Gu Chuanming was unusually serious.
The main issue is that now when he and Zhang Xingguo go out, old friends and former subordinates all propose marriage.
It's better to be safe than sorry; if we end up with a bad one, that would be a real problem.
"Grandpa, don't worry, we promised Mom we'd get married when we're old enough. Besides, we're going abroad next year, it should be for four years. When I come back, you can introduce me to potential partners."
Looking at the carefree Gu Yaozu, Gu Chuanming had nothing to say.
The other three also expressed their opinions, which must have exceeded their ability to accept, otherwise Mom and Great-Grandpa wouldn't have taken it so seriously.
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