Chapter 427 If You're in a Hurry, Get Me Married
The door opened.
Aunt Zhang and Shitou came in smiling, only to see two people on the bed.
The old man and the child were both stunned for a moment.
Gu Xixi was sitting on the bed, searching for something everywhere, ruffling the bedding.
The other is the future son-in-law who has not returned for a long time.
He was standing by the bed, dusting the mosquito net.
Shitou was the first to react, and rushed over with a smile on his face, "Master is back! That's great!"
Aunt Zhang found it hard to believe her eyes at first.
She rubbed her eyes, then opened her eyes wide and looked carefully to confirm that it was one of her family members and not an outsider.
Mu Nanzhao was warmly welcomed by Shitou. He raised his hand and patted his little shoulder, but his smile was a little forced.
"Well, I'm back. It's been a while since we last met, and you've grown taller."
He looked up at Aunt Zhang again, and for some reason he felt as if he was being caught stealing vegetables grown by someone else.
"Aunt, I'm back."
"Oh, Xixi can't find something. I'll come in and help her find it."
At this time, Lu Jing also heard the sound and came over.
Seeing Mu Nanzhao in Gu Xixi's room, she grinned and wanted to laugh, but tried hard to hold it back.
His expression seemed a little strange.
Aunt Zhang in the room had recovered from her initial surprise and now was calm.
She didn't smile, but handed the rice can in her hand to Lu Jing and said, "You've been tired today, and I guess you're all hungry."
"Go and serve the dumpling soup first. I'll ask them to go out and eat."
"Shi Tou, go get the bowl for your sister Jing Jing."
Aunt Zhang still has some parental authority in this family.
Lu Jing knew that Aunt Zhang had something to say to the young couple in private, so she quickly took the jar and left.
Although Shitou was confused, he had to follow obediently.
Aunt Zhang closed the door with her backhand.
Compared to the two young men who seemed calm on the surface, he was actually very panicked.
Aunt Zhang slowly pulled out the stool, sat down steadily, then looked up at the two of them.
"Since you are in such a hurry, get married right away when you come back this time!"
As someone who has been through this and has lived to such an old age, what is there not to understand when I see them like that as soon as I walk in the door?
Gu Xixi was startled and looked at Mu Nanzhao.
I feel that there is no need to say all the excuses I just quickly prepared.
Gu Xixi eased her embarrassment and said with a smile, "Aunt, there is no rush to get married."
Aunt Zhang asked solemnly, "Is he not in a hurry, or are you not in a hurry?"
"Could it be that he has regained his status and looks down on our humble family?!"
Mu Nanzhao was silent.
It's not that he doesn't have responsibility.
But when it comes to his marriage with Gu Xixi, he had already handed over all the initiative to Gu Xixi.
Gu Xixi glanced at Mu Nanzhao and said, "It's none of his business. I just don't want to get married for the time being."
Aunt Zhang frowned, looked at Mu Nanzhao and said, "I've always known Xixi's idea."
"What about you? What do you think?"
"In the past, we were like a family. I was a little dissatisfied with you at first."
"But later I saw that you are cold-faced but kind-hearted, well-educated, and steady in your actions. You are a person worthy of trust."
"I don't think you are the kind of person who flatters the powerful and bullies the weak, or is fickle."
"Just tell me what you think of this marriage. Tell me clearly."
Mu Nanzhao was silent for a moment, "I..."
Aunt Zhang thought the teacher was good at talking and was expecting him to argue a little more.
As long as he can impress Xixi, and the elders can help with the matchmaking, then the marriage will be a done deal!
However, Mu Nanzhao raised his head and said resolutely, "All listen to Xixi."
Aunt Zhang was so angry that she almost fell over.
"you!"
She said angrily, "I asked you to speak, and that's all you said?"
Mu Nanzhao smiled, "Aunt loves Xixi the most."
"If I don't listen to her, you will definitely be the first one to forgive me."
Aunt Zhang hesitated, "That being said..."
"But you can't be too obedient."
Mu Nanzhao humbly asked for advice, "Then I wonder when my son-in-law should be obedient and when he should be disobedient?"
Aunt Zhang opened her mouth and found herself being confused.
But then I realized that my future son-in-law had changed his way of calling himself "my little son-in-law".
This made her happy, but also a little embarrassed, "I'm not Xixi's mother, I'm just a worker in this house."
"How can a son-in-law be so modest?"
Mu Nanzhao said sternly, "In Xixi's eyes, you are a family member, our elder, and we never differentiate between you and me."
"You suddenly said this, wouldn't it make Xixi feel ashamed?"
Gu Xixi didn't need Mu Nanzhao to wink, and she cooperated seriously and said, "Yes, auntie."
"After all, you raised me. Even if you are not my biological mother, you are still my only closest elder family member."
Aunt Zhang's eyes were red with emotion. "Well, I know you are kind to me and you are sincere."
Gu Xixi went over and hugged Aunt Zhang and acted coquettishly, "Then don't say such things again in the future."
"I heard it, and I just felt that I did something wrong and made you unhappy."
Aunt Zhang was a little anxious when she heard her say that. "No, that's not the case."
Gu Xixi said in a delicate voice, "Don't ever think of abandoning me and this family in your life."
Aunt Zhang's voice trembled with excitement, and she smiled with tears in her eyes, "Okay..."
She hugged Gu Xixi and patted her gently, just like how she coaxed her to sleep when she was a child.
"How can I bear to leave my good boy behind?"
The issue of marriage was glossed over for the time being.
I just wonder if Aunt Zhang will bring it up again when she has figured it out.
Because Aunt Zhang and Shitou came back after having eaten their fill at Qin's house.
The dumpling soup is divided into three portions.
It was a cool night with a gentle mountain breeze, so everyone sat in the yard to enjoy the cool air.
The soup is filled with egg drops, which is sweet and smooth and melts in your mouth.
It contains chewy small dough balls, which enrich the taste.
Gu Xixi said while eating, "Sister-in-law Qin's cooking skills are really good."
"I haven't seen her for a few days. I wonder how she is doing?"
Aunt Zhang said, "I'm going to see her tonight."
"The medicine prescribed by Old Jiangtou is effective, and she takes it every day as usual."
"She said she felt she slept much more soundly at night than when she first became pregnant, and she didn't feel as heavy when she walked."
Gu Xixi nodded with relief, "That's good."
"With the Master's care, the birth will be safe."
On the other side, Shi Tou was pestering Mu Nanzhao and had endless things to say.
"I practice calligraphy every day. Although my grades are not as good as Gou Wa's, Mr. Song said that my calligraphy is the best among all the students of this age he has ever taught! If you don't believe me, just look!"
"Is your home in the south or in the capital?"
"Brother An always comes to our house, did you know that?"
…
Mu Nanzhao was surprisingly patient and answered every question. There was a warmth in his eyes that he himself perhaps didn't even notice.
Shitou asked with a smile, "Should I call you Mr. Chen, Mr. Mu, or brother-in-law from now on?"
The corners of Mu Nanzhao's mouth curled up, and he couldn't suppress it.
He glanced at everyone without leaving any trace, cleared his throat, and asked, "What do you think we should call you?"
Shitou was smart and sensible. He found the answer just by observing people's expressions.
“Brother-in-law!”
"Good boy!" Mu Nanzhao responded happily and glanced at Gu Xixi with a little pride.
At this time, Shitou asked again, "Brother-in-law, you won't leave this time when you come back!"
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