The clouds and mists have dispersed, and everyone knows that I love you.

"Hahahahaha..."

Qu Anyan is truly worthy of being a good brother to Shi Yang, who has grown up with him. He even imitated his angry expression.

This resulted in Shi Rong immediately stretching out his two snow-white hands, covering his mouth and laughing non-stop.

Qu Anyan also laughed and laughed for a long time, he said.

"Back then, in order to get a chance to pursue you, I did everything I could. I tried to please your brother in every way, but it didn't make him change his mind."

"Ha ha…"

The two of them laughed at each other for a long time, and Shi Rong shook his head helplessly.

"But if you don't like her, why do you still want to be together? If you explain it clearly to her, can't you still be friends in the future? Considering how much Uncle Qu dotes on you, even if you really break up with her, he won't be willing to scold you for too long, right?"

Qu Anyan also shook his head. For a moment, he was overwhelmed with emotions and sighed repeatedly.

"Xiao Er, you are still young. You may not understand what I am saying, but Brother An Yan is telling you. A man must get married in his lifetime, even if it is just to continue the family line and pass on the bloodline."

"Just like most men in this world, they have no interest in the woman they eventually marry. As long as she's suitable and can have children, nothing else really matters."

"Because even if you work hard, you may not be able to find the love of your life. Instead of that, it's better to be more self-aware and do what's appropriate for your age. Everyone's life is just following the rules and going through the motions."

After listening to Qu Anyan's words, Shi Rong understood them thoroughly and remained silent for a long time.

I don't know what she was thinking, but it seemed like she had a face full of pain and was heartbroken.

After a while, until she came to her senses, she asked a crucial question.

"Is it really that important for men to carry on the family line?"

Qu Anyan smiled, raised his free hand, and touched her little head with smooth hair.

"Of course! Especially for a wealthy family like ours, without descendants, there is no hope. It's like cutting off the source of wealth, breaking the family tree, and destroying the family's future glory."

"After all, no one can live forever, and no one can live to the end of time. This is why every household spares no effort to continue the tradition and keep it going forever."

"Besides, our Ying'er is so outstanding and so beautiful. Don't Grandma and Shi Yang hope that you can give birth to a little legitimate daughter for the Ying family?"

Upon hearing this, Shi Rong forced a smile at him.

"That's it."

Noticing that she was in a bad mood, Qu Anyan stretched out his long arms while driving, put his arms around her curvy upper body, patted her and comforted her.

"What's wrong? Are you scared? Don't dare to have a baby with someone else? Afraid of the pain?"

Shi Rong was speechless.

She's not afraid of any pain! What does this person think of her?

"No, I'm still young and don't want to think about these things for now."

Qu Anyan nodded in agreement without commenting.

"That's right. Our Xi'er will only be 23 after the Chinese New Year. You are still so young, there is really no need to rush to get married and have children. Have fun for a few more years, otherwise no matter who you end up marrying, grandma and Shi Yang will be worried."

Shi Rong was speechless again.

She has no intention of getting married, okay? But she didn't say anything more.

25 minute later.

The group arrived at the gate of the Dai family villa on Guanshan Road in Dongcheng District.

The current head of the Dai family is named Dai Jing. His family has been engaged in the catering manufacturing and non-staple food production for generations. They are one of the largest families in Dongcheng with the greatest influence and the widest range of business.

He was also one of the few old friends that Grandpa Shi Rong had during his lifetime.

Today is his 68th birthday. Although he was unable to attend the Ying family banquet as scheduled due to this special reason, he still set up several tables of banquets at his home.

It is reasonable and logical for Shi Rong, as the legitimate daughter of the Ying family, to bring people over and present gifts.

As soon as he got off the car with Qu Anyan, Dai Jing, who had been waiting at the door, immediately led several important family members behind him and greeted them warmly.

"Yang'er!"

When Dai Jing saw Shi Rong, he first opened his arms and gave her a polite hug.

"I haven't seen you in such a long time! When I celebrated my birthday a few years ago, it was your brother who brought everyone along. I never thought that in just five years, our daughter has grown up to be so pretty! If your grandfather were still alive, I wonder how happy he would be!"

Shi Rong smiled, and then together with the people behind him, he bowed to Dai Jing and saluted.

"Thank you for the compliment, Grandpa. It's not as exaggerated as you say. I knew you missed me after not seeing me for so long. So this year, I personally brought people here."

"Hahahaha!"

A nice, half-joking, half-serious remark immediately made Dai Jingxi smile. He stretched out a finger covered with fine lines and pointed in the direction of Shi Rongren.

"Did you hear that? This amazing little girl is the best at talking. She's so lovable~"

After the laughter, Dai Jing personally took charge of Shi Rong, supported his arm, and walked into the courtyard of the villa, which was enough to show how much he valued Shi Rong.

"Today is the Ying family's banquet. You and your brother and sister-in-law Yang'er are already very busy. I'm really embarrassed that you have to celebrate your birthday on this day. Not only did you not attend the banquet, but you also had to bring people here in person."

"Actually, given the long-standing friendship between our two families, there's no need for you to be so polite. Just show your appreciation."

Shi Rong smiled again and spoke politely.

"It is precisely because we are good friends that I came here in person to congratulate you on your birthday. It is truly polite of you to say this on behalf of your grandfather."

"It's both a happy occasion. The Ying family simply chose to hold the banquet today. What's there to be embarrassed about? This actually proves that our two families have a deep bond."

After hearing this, Qu Anyan, who was traveling with him, couldn't help but secretly give Shi Rong a thumbs up of praise.

After not seeing her for many days, this little woman is still as talkative as ever. No wonder she is favored by the older generation of those aristocratic families. It turns out that people with high emotional intelligence can get along well wherever they go!

If it were him, he wouldn't be able to say it.

"Ying'er has really grown up now. You are even more dignified and graceful than when I first met you. You are full of witty remarks. The Ying family is so lucky to have a legitimate daughter like you!"

"To be honest, my grandson isn't even half as smart and capable as you. Not only that, he insists on marrying a woman of average family background who's not even up to par. I really don't understand his intentions."

As the group was talking, they slowly walked into the Dai family's luxurious courtyard decorated in European retro style.

Shi Rong was about to say something, but before he could open his mouth, he caught a glimpse of a pretty figure kneeling in the courtyard on the hard and cold granite floor.

She was wearing a snow-white, plain home dress made of pure cotton, which covered her slender and light figure.