CHAPTER 762: 762 IDEAS

The whole family sat together, joined today by the two brothers from the Yang Family.

Zeng Yaozu’s face was all smiles. Because there were usually few people at home, he ate a bit more today with so many around.

This left the Zeng Family Siblings feeling very uneasy. Grandpa was too lonely, making them both a little heartbroken.

"Sister Hongling, you made this seafood really well."

"Hehe, I just boiled it in plain water, this stuff is fresh, best enjoyed in its original flavor."

"I really envy you guys, I also want to go out." Yang Jiulang’s personality was quite lively, but his words weren’t annoying.

"Xiao Liu and Xiao Jiu, eat more, take some back for your dad to try it too."

"Mr. Zeng, even if you give them to us, we wouldn’t know how to make it, but I’ll tell my dad to come eat at your place tomorrow."

"Hahaha, sure, let your dad come over for a meal."

This meal left the Yang brothers very satisfied.

Yang Liulang also went out often; he was much freer than his other brothers, having no family, so going out didn’t present any inconvenience.

It’s not that he hadn’t had seafood before, but it just felt particularly delicious today.

Looking at Zeng Hongling, this young woman had really changed; even from yesterday, there was something different about her.

Zeng Yaozu noticed Yang Liulang looking at his granddaughter. Could it be that the two kids were truly fated?

But then he thought of his granddaughter’s reluctance towards Yang Liulang, which made things difficult.

Watching his carefree granddaughter quietly chatting and laughing with Xiao Su, Zeng Yaozu decided to ask her about it privately later.

If it worked out, it would be great. The Yang Family had a strong lineage, and even if he stayed long-term at their place, it wouldn’t be a problem. He’d become half a son-in-law. Most importantly, the Yang Family had really good character, so he didn’t have to worry about his granddaughter having a hard time.

The more Zeng Yaozu thought about it, the more he felt the possibility was very high, so he urged Yang Liulang to eat.

After the meal, everyone sat down to drink tea. With so many people around, Yang Liulang didn’t talk much, just sat on the side listening intently.

Su Yuanyuan left after sitting for a while; she went to the study.

The Yang brothers also said their goodbyes and left. Just the Zeng family remained.

Now, the two siblings just wanted to stay a while longer with their grandparents after dinner.

"Hongling, what do you think of Yang Liulang?"

Zeng Hongling was surprised for a moment, "Grandpa, what about Yang Liulang? Why did he leave the study with Yuanyuan?"

"He said he wanted to follow Xiao Su."

"Follow Yuanyuan?" Zeng Hongling asked, a little surprised.

"Yes, that’s what he said. I asked Xiao Su, Xiao Su agreed to meet him. What they discussed is unknown."

"Jiulang told me that his Sixth Brother has taken a liking to Su Yuanyuan." Zeng Yixin chimed in.

"But I noticed that kid looks at your sister more than he does at Xiao Su." Zeng Yaozu admitted bitterly. He had favored Yang Liulang, who had become so much more stable and dependable.

Zeng Hongling now caught her grandpa’s intention, seeing he favored Yang Liulang.

She had feared Yang Liulang as a child, not because he did anything, but because he was quiet, which scared her as a kid.

However, understanding her grandpa’s intentions made her anxious, living with someone who never spoke seemed daunting.

Since he hadn’t said anything explicitly, she’d just pretend not to know.

Zeng Yaozu noticed that fleeting unnaturalness in his granddaughter just now.

"Hongling, actually, Yang Liulang is really good, well-known to us, and he’s definitely a dependable person.

If you end up together, he will surely take on responsibility and care for you.

I’m at this age, just wanting to see both of you settle down.

I do have a bit of selfishness. The Yang Family has a strong lineage; even if you stay long-term at home, you wouldn’t be talked about; it would be like the Zeng family gaining a son.

I like lively crowds; I want to see the Zeng family flourish. Hongling, you’re not young anymore. Neither is Yang Liulang. I hope you’ll consider it."

"Grandpa, Yang Liulang barely says a word in a day, it’s too quiet for me."

"That’s unfamiliarity. Once you’re a couple, you’ll be the closest of people. How could there not be words?

If he were a smooth talker, I wouldn’t have chosen him.

Yang Liulang is the responsible type; after such a long life, grandpa can still judge people well."

"But hasn’t he taken a fancy to Yuanyuan?" Zeng Hongling continued to resist.

"I don’t think so. Yixin, go and get Yang Liulang back; I’ll ask him myself."

This left Zeng Hongling feeling defeated. "Grandpa, I still need to think about it."

"Think all you want, I’m just going to ask him if he’s interested in Xiao Su. If that’s indeed the case, then it means you two aren’t meant to be."

Zeng Yixin went out; since grandpa wanted to ask, it’s better to clarify. Lest his sister comes around, and the person she liked had found someone, it’d be awkward.

Zeng Zhixuan looked at his daughter, "Hongling, I won’t force you. You think it over yourself, if you don’t like him, then you don’t like him."

Hearing this, Zeng Hongling felt very uncomfortable, looking up at the two elders, and finally sighed. She was already twenty-three, not young indeed.

However, thinking about Yang Liulang gave her a headache. She never had a man she liked. Now, refusing the two elders made her lack confidence.

Zeng Yixin cycled to catch up, and almost reached the Yang Family before catching up.

"Sixth Brother, my grandpa wants to ask you something."

Yang Liulang was momentarily stunned. "Okay, I’ll head back on my bike."

Back at the Zeng home again, he saw Zeng Hongling looking at him in a peculiar way. What was going on?

"Xiao Liu, come to my room; I have something to ask you."

Yang Liulang instinctively helped Zeng Yaozu up.

This action was clearly subconscious. Zeng Hongling sighed inwardly; fine, grandpa liked him, and what grandpa said was true, he’s known well.

In Zeng Yaozu’s room. "Xiao Liu, sit down."

"Mr. Zeng, what do you want to ask?"

"Xiao Liu, do you have an affection for Xiao Su?"

Yang Liulang was dumbfounded, not expecting this question.

"Mr. Zeng, I don’t. I just want to follow Mr. Su."

Zeng Yaozu’s face broke into a smile. Then he asked, "So Xiao Liu, you’re already twenty-eight, why haven’t you settled down?"

Yang Liulang felt a strange thought rising but still answered honestly.

"Mr. Zeng, I mainly haven’t thought about it. Plus, I don’t want to settle for just any woman."

The elders at home, plus several sister-in-laws and two sisters-in-law, really left him speechless; they bickered all day over trivial matters, which was truly annoying.

Zeng Yaozu’s smile grew wider. "Xiao Liu, what do you think of my Hongling?"

Yang Liulang didn’t expect his thoughts to be correct. "Mr. Zeng, Hongling is very nice."