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Ms. Wang Lanfang waved her hand and said with a somewhat complicated expression, "Well, Xiao Ma, Auntie has her own life, so I won't live with you anymore and don't want to disturb your lives as young people."

Mark quickly said, "No, Auntie. You and Xiaomi have relied on each other for so many years. If we get married, I'm afraid you'll feel like I'm taking Xiaomi away from you."

How about this, I'll buy a bigger house and reserve a room just for you, decorated according to your preferred style.

That way, whenever you miss your daughter or want to see your grandson, you can come and stay for a while.

Looking at Mark's anxious yet sincere expression, which didn't seem feigned, Wang Lanfang slowly sat back down on the sofa. She sighed deeply and said solemnly, "Xiao Mi is the apple of my eye. My greatest wish in this life is for her to be safe, happy, and unharmed."

Logically speaking, given your age and your complicated family situation, I genuinely don't want you two to be together.

Wang Lanfang paused for a moment, then continued, "But this morning, Xiaomi told me that she has accepted the family heirloom jade bracelet that your mother gave her, and that she gets along very well with your children."

That's why I wanted to meet you, to see what kind of person you really are. But I really didn't expect that your arrival would bring me so many... such a series of unexpected things.

Take all these things back. Although our family isn't as wealthy as yours, we have our pride and wouldn't stoop to selling our daughter for riches.

Upon hearing this, Mark waved his hands repeatedly, looking apologetic, and said, "Auntie, I'm so sorry, I didn't think it through. But I assure you, I really didn't mean to show off with the money, I just wanted you to know that I'm capable of taking good care of Xiaomi."

Wang Lanfang frowned, saying with some worry, "My mind is a bit of a mess right now. My daughter, like me, is a very stubborn person."

My biggest worry is that she'll suffer in the future. Look, you already have two children, so do you and Xiaomi want more? If…”

Mark quickly chimed in, "Auntie, don't worry, I've thought about this carefully. I can tell you my thoughts now, is that alright?"

Seeing that Wang Lanfang did not object, Mark continued, "Auntie, it's like this, Xiaomi and I definitely need one or two children. I wanted to ask you, would you prefer your children to receive the domestic education system, or would you prefer the foreign education model?"

Wang Lanfang subconsciously replied, "That must be our domestic education. Domestic education is so solid."

Mark nodded and said, "Auntie, you're right. But as you know, the pressure on children these days to get into good schools and take exams is immense; it's heartbreaking to see."

To be honest, I really don't want my and Xiaomi's child to be burdened by academic pressure in the future.

I majored in physical education, and my plan is to have the children practice sports from a young age. I'll observe their interests, let them choose a sport they enjoy and are good at, and then have them take an athlete certification exam.

Mark became more and more excited as he spoke, his eyes sparkling: "If the kids really have athletic talent, then we should try our best to send them to the national team. In the future, they can represent the country in the Asian Games and the Olympics and win gold medals for the country. That would be such an honor!"

Even if they don't have outstanding athletic talent, as long as they have athlete certificates, they only need to score around 300 or 400 points to get into top universities like Tsinghua and Peking University, not much higher.

Think about it, if the children can graduate smoothly from Tsinghua and Peking University, what difficulties will they face in the future? They will have a very high starting point in life.

As Wang Lanfang listened to Mark's words, her eyes widened, and she seemed to see her grandson holding his Tsinghua and Peking University diplomas in her mind.

She paced back and forth in the living room with joy and anticipation on her face.

Just then, Wang Xiaomi walked over lightly. She reached out and took Mark's and her mother's hands in hers, her eyes full of determination and tenderness. She said, "Mom, just trust Mark. Every moment we spend together is filled with joy. I can feel his love for me. We will definitely be happy."

Wang Xiaomi's mother looked at the young couple in front of her, her gaze shifting back and forth between her daughter and Mark's faces. Finally, she patted Mark on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Little Ma, you're really a thoughtful person."

I've seen everything you've done and said since you walked in. Since Xiaomi insists, I'll temporarily agree to you two being together.

Upon hearing this, Wang Xiaomi jumped up like a child with joy. She opened her arms and hugged her mother's arm tightly, shaking it and cheering, "Great, Mom! I knew you would agree!"

Her face was beaming with a happy smile, a smile as radiant as the warm spring sun.

Mark seemed to have a huge weight lifted off his shoulders, letting out a long sigh of relief. Then he chuckled and said somewhat embarrassedly, "To be honest, Auntie, I was so nervous just now that my back was covered in a layer of white sweat."

I was really worried, afraid that you would look down on me because of my complicated family background and my age, and that you would think I wasn't good enough for Xiaomi, and then kick me out of the house.

Wang Lanfang sighed softly, her eyes filled with affection and reluctance, and said, "Alright, let's not talk about the past. From now on, you must treat Xiaomi well and not let her suffer any grievances. If I find out that you have bullied her, I will not let you off the hook. That's all, let's eat."

Mark felt like he had been granted a pardon and quickly stepped forward to help Wang Lanfang, along with Wang Xiaomi, walk towards the kitchen to enjoy this warm and hopeful lunch.

After lunch, Mark and Wang Xiaomi accompanied Wang Lanfang for a walk in the neighborhood, one on each side.

Wang Lanfang walked in the middle, her posture like that of an emperor on an imperial tour, while the two of them were like his ministers accompanying him. Wang Lanfang's face radiated a unique glow, and every step she took was exceptionally spirited.

When she runs into acquaintances, Wang Lanfang always greets them in a generous and proactive manner.

"Aunt Liu, have you eaten yet?" Wang Lanfang greeted her warmly. "Oh, let me introduce you. This is my daughter Xiaomi's boyfriend, his name is Mark."

As she spoke, she pointed at Mark, a hint of pride in her eyes, "You might think he looks a bit old, but that's normal. He's a PhD, and he graduated from an Ivy League university in the United States."

He's truly talented; the University of Singapore personally invited him to be a visiting professor, but he declined, choosing to stay in China instead.

I hadn't walked far when I ran into my second sister from the neighborhood. "Oh, second sister, you're back from grocery shopping? Where did you buy it? At a store? The vegetables there aren't very fresh."

"I'm planning to have Xiaomi drive me to the department store tonight. Yes, the groceries there are a bit pricey, but it's okay, my husband Mark gave me a card that gives me a 30% discount on groceries," Wang Lanfang said, her face beaming with pride.

"Ugh, I never liked going that far to buy groceries anyway, it's just too far. If Xiaomi hadn't just gotten a new car, I wouldn't have bothered with all that."

She shook her head as she spoke, as if complaining, but her tone was full of boasting, "There are too many cars on the road now, and there are always license plate restrictions. But my Xiaomi's car is different; it has a white Beijing license plate, so it's not affected by the restrictions at all."

"Sigh, young people these days, they just won't listen to any advice. They insist on buying a villa when they get married, and nothing I say can change their minds."

They even insisted on reserving a room for me. What would an old woman like me do in a villa? I'm not going." Wang Lanfang said this, but her expression clearly showed that she was enjoying the envious looks from everyone.

Amidst the compliments from those around her, Wang Lanfang felt as if she were standing at the center of the world, and that sense of satisfaction intoxicated her.

Only after she had had her fill of fun did she happily take Mark and Wang Xiaomi home.

As night fell and the city was bathed in dazzling lights, Wang Xiaomi finally returned home.

As soon as she entered the door, she felt a sharp gaze directed at her. She looked up and saw that it was her mother, Wang Lanfang, staring at her intently.

That gaze seemed to see right through her, making Wang Xiaomi a little embarrassed. She tilted her head and said reproachfully, "Mom, why are you looking at me like that? It's kind of scary."

Wang Lanfang crossed her arms over her chest and said with a serious expression, "Where did you go? What did you do? How long were you gone? Tell me everything honestly and completely."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xiaomi's face flushed red, all the way to her ears.

She fidgeted with the hem of her clothes a little awkwardly and said softly, "Oh, Mom, what are you saying? My second uncle and I just went to see a movie, had some ice cream, and then came back. We didn't do anything else."

Wang Lanfang scrutinized her from head to toe, as if trying to find some clue.

After a long while, she gently patted Wang Xiaomi's head, sighed, and said, "Oh, daughter, don't blame your mother for being so nervous. Your boyfriend is really no ordinary person; he's like a martial arts master with a full range of skills."

Look at him when he came to our house today, it was like a series of bombs! Luxury cars, shares, all sorts of privilege cards, and all that talk about high education and huge assets, it all left your mom dizzy and confused. Before I could even process it, I agreed to hand over my own daughter to him.

"Mom is so worried and scared, I'm so afraid you'll be wronged."

Wang Xiaomi's face flushed red, like a ripe apple. She said to her mother shyly, "Mom, don't think too much. Uncle is really not that kind of person. He's very good to me, so don't worry."

Wang Lanfang frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and then said, "If you have time, why don't you invite his mother out? It would be good for our two families to meet and discuss your wedding plans."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xiaomi immediately became anxious, stomped her foot, and said loudly, "I don't want to get married! What's the rush? I haven't had enough fun yet. I want to enjoy my free and unrestrained life a little longer."

Upon hearing this, Wang Lanfang became even more anxious and raised her voice, saying, "How can I not be anxious? You two are already in this state, and I'm afraid that if we delay any longer, what if you accidentally get pregnant?"

Wang Xiaomi's face flushed red instantly, down to the roots of her neck. She was so ashamed she wanted to disappear into the ground. She quickly said, "Mom, what nonsense are you talking about! We didn't... we didn't do what you're thinking!"

Looking at her daughter's shy yet eager appearance, Wang Lanfang still had some doubts, but she still tried to probe a few more times.

After some questioning, it was discovered that the two young people had not crossed any moral boundaries, and they breathed a sigh of relief, their tense expressions easing considerably.

The next morning, as the sunlight gently shone on the streets, Wang Xiaomi, clutching her household registration booklet and ID card, tiptoed out of her house like a thief, and then hurried off to find Mark.

Mark, on the other hand, had already made all the preparations and was just waiting for Wang Xiaomi's arrival. The two smiled at each other upon meeting and then drove directly to the civil affairs department.

There, they successfully obtained their marriage certificate. When they walked out of the civil affairs department, their faces were filled with happy and sweet smiles, as if they had the whole world.

Afterwards, the two arrived at the pet store, chatting and laughing.

Just yesterday morning, Mark came to the pet store to discuss matters with the owner, Lao Han. Mark proposed to take over the entire pet store for 500 million yuan, give Lao Han a certain number of management shares, and plan to carry out a large-scale upgrade and renovation of the pet store.

Under Mark's plan, the ordinary pet store will be transformed into a comprehensive pet store that integrates pet hospital, pet supplies retail, pet grooming, pet boarding and live pet sales, with a significant expansion in scale and business scope.

When Mark and Wang Xiaomi arrived at the pet store, Lao Han and Dai Anfen had already been waiting outside for a long time with a newly hired shop assistant and a veterinarian.

Upon seeing the two appear, they immediately bowed in unison and shouted, "Hello, boss! Hello, boss's wife!" Their voices were loud, clear, and full of enthusiasm.

Upon seeing this, Wang Xiaomi burst into laughter, her hearty laughter echoing through the street: "Haha, I never thought I, Wang Xiaomi, would have a day like this!"

"Comrades, you've worked hard! I hereby announce that everyone's salary will be doubled this month!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was overjoyed and excitedly exclaimed, "Thank you, boss lady!" A delighted smile spread across everyone's face, and the entire entrance to the pet shop was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

Wang Xiaomi first pretended to laugh for a while, her laughter revealing a bit of playfulness. After she finished laughing, she naturally became one of the group.

She chatted enthusiastically with everyone, asking about their recent situation and inquiring about their work. Before long, she was as familiar with everyone as if they were old friends, and laughter echoed continuously at the entrance of the pet shop.