After spending a few hours at her godmother's house, around 11 a.m., Yun Shu heard a knock on the door.

At first, Yun Shu thought it was her godfather coming home for dinner, or Grandma Wang returning from her walk, so she went to open the door. But to her surprise, as soon as she opened the door, she saw Xie Yicheng standing outside with a bag and two bottles of wine, looking very nervous.

"How come you..." Yun Shu was a little surprised. He didn't mention visiting his godmother when he dropped her off this morning. Why did he come to her door without saying hello?

Xie Yicheng, of course, saw the question in the girl's eyes. He pretended to be simple and honest and chuckled at Yun Shu: "I didn't bring anything this morning and I didn't have time. I certainly can't just come to your door without permission. That would be impolite of me."

"Of course, the preparations this time were not thorough, but this is all my way of visiting my elders. Moreover, I have to take you, Xie Zhiqing, with me. Not only will you have to treat me to a meal, but you also can't have a meal with Director Li's family. So I definitely have to express my apologies!"

"After all, I'll be working and being colleagues with Director Li from now on!"

"...Nonsense, you're just a smooth talker!"

Yun Shu was amused by Xie Yicheng's roundabout logic, and Wang Min, who came out of the room after hearing the conversation without deliberately lowering his voice, also thought that this young man was quite eloquent.

Knowing that he didn't yet have the status or the approval of Yun Shu's elders, he couldn't visit them under the guise of a visit, as that would be disrespectful. But taking Yun Shu away without saying a word, or ringing his car bell downstairs without greeting them, would also be impolite.

That's the reason he came up with; the young man is quite clever.

……

She made her footsteps a little heavier, and sure enough, both children turned to look at her. Yun Shu had already obediently given up her spot by the door, and Wang Min didn't make things difficult for Xie Yicheng, whose eyes widened in surprise the moment she saw her.

After all, as the mother and daughter just said, the criteria for evaluating a son-in-law don't need to be so strict these days.

"Go ahead, finish your meal early and visit the supply and marketing cooperative and department store so you can go back sooner."

"It's getting dark earlier and earlier, and it's windy in the mornings and evenings, so don't catch a cold, okay?"

"Okay, godmother."

Yun Shu nodded obediently, while Xie Yicheng stood by, looking reserved and not saying a word. After instructing Yun Shu not to send any mountain produce into the city next time, and that it was not easy to store such things, so Yun Shu should keep them for herself, Wang Min turned to look at Xie Yicheng, who was standing beside her like a greenhorn listening to a high-ranking leader's lecture.

"Xiao Xie, right? It's quite a coincidence that you not only share the same surname as our Xiao Shu, but you also work with Lao Li."

"I heard from Xiao Shu that you've taken good care of her during this time. Auntie is so grateful to you. And Xiao Lin... This child has adapted so quickly after going to the countryside. It's all thanks to you good kids."

"Xiao Shu treated you to dinner this time, so Auntie doesn't mind. Next time, you can come with Xiao Shu, and Xiao Shu can bring Xiao Lin too. We can all eat at Auntie's house. It's a way for Auntie and your uncle to thank you for taking care of Xiao Shu. How about that?"

Very polite and courteous, Xie Yicheng breathed a sigh of relief. This was much better than he had expected. The fact that they didn't kick him out as if he were a scoundrel trying to seduce a young girl meant that at least his first impression of Yun Shu, this elder, was acceptable.

That means there's an opportunity! An opportunity to shine!

So Xie Yicheng immediately perked up and replied earnestly, emphasizing sincerity and not hiding anything.

"Oh, no problem, Auntie. You're too kind. I've only been back from my military service for less than a month. I can't say I've taken care of Xie, the educated youth."

"And to be honest, although Xie Zhiqing and I are currently only revolutionary comrades, I... also have very good feelings for Xie Zhiqing."

"So I want to develop a deeper revolutionary friendship with Xie Zhiqing, and all of this is done willingly by me! I just hope you don't find me presumptuous or abrupt."

Speaking one's thoughts without reservation is more honest than those who say one thing and do another, and it's easier to gain people's favor.

Wang Min nodded, inwardly adding two points to Xie Yicheng's performance this time.

"What will happen to your relationship with Xiaoshu in the future depends mainly on whether you two can get along and whether you are destined to be together."

"We elders don't easily bother people, as long as our children aren't bullied."

"Alright, you guys go eat. Next time Xiao Shu comes to our house, Xiao Xie, remember to come too."

Wang Min certainly wouldn't ask Xie Yicheng for his assurances at this time; it was too early. As for the suggestion that her daughter, Xiao Shu, was being immature and needed to be more understanding, that was even more premature.

……

Xie Yicheng was perceptive and didn't think Wang Min was trying to intimidate him. What family elders who love their children don't test their future son-in-law repeatedly? If they don't test him, ignore him, or care, then they simply don't respect him.

Of course, that might mean they don't even care about their own children.

After politely saying goodbye to her elders, Xie Yicheng, having already expressed her feelings to Wang Min, no longer hid them. She took the things Wang Min had prepared for Yun Shu and followed Yun Shu downstairs.

Once downstairs, Xie Yicheng went to find their bicycles and put their things away. Yun Shu, meanwhile, said goodbye through the window to Xiao Yanwan, who was perched on the balcony and had just been locked inside by her mother to keep her from causing trouble.

"Go back now, your sister will bring you something delicious next time she comes!"

"Then come earlier next time, sister!"

"Okay, no problem, I'll definitely come earlier next time ( ̄y▽ ̄)~*"

After promising to bring Yanze a slingshot and Xiao Yanwan snacks and hair accessories, the two children reluctantly watched their older sister ride her bicycle away slowly into the distance with the strange man beside her.

Little Yanwan was still young and didn't understand why her older sister was going with a strange man instead of eating at home. Yanze, who was twelve or thirteen years old, vaguely understood the situation and gave his younger sister a simple explanation.

However, after hearing this explanation, Xiao Yanwan, who had just accepted reality, was indignant again: "But I like my sister too! Don't you like my sister, brother? Then why can't the two of us compete with that big brother!"

"I'm young and don't eat much, so I'm not strong enough. But you eat as much as three Wanwans at every meal, and I still can't beat you. You're so useless, brother!"

Li Yanzhe: "..."

Li Yanzhe, annoyed at being called useless, ruffled his sister's hair, which made the little girl let out a screeching scream like a groundhog. She then covered the princess hairstyle that her sister had styled for her and ran to her mother for help.

However, Ms. Wang Min's skill was evident in every aspect, except when it came to tying her daughter's hair, which was not as good as her husband's. As a result, she spent half a day trying but failed to fix it. The little girl felt wronged all afternoon and finally couldn't hold it in anymore. She burst into tears the moment her father walked in.

And then... Li Yanzhe was punished with a mixed doubles beating for making his sister cry.

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