The old lady said with a smile, “Yes, you should really persuade your grandfather to hold a proper birthday banquet. A person only turns eighty once in a lifetime, and not everyone even gets to reach eighty. When I turned eighty, I held a longevity banquet.”
“Ninety should also be celebrated. And if I can live to a hundred, that goes without saying.”
Although the old lady said ninety, she was speaking of her virtual age. Her actual age had not yet reached ninety, so she had not yet held a ninetieth birthday banquet.
“Grandma Zhan has such a good mindset and is in excellent health. You will definitely live to a hundred. Grandma Zhan, when you hold your ninetieth birthday banquet, you must invite me.”
The old lady laughed and said, “Don’t worry, your invitation will definitely not be missing.”
The two of them chatted happily. Zhan Yue hardly had any chance to join in the conversation.
He simply accompanied them quietly, listening to their talk. His grandmother was not an easy person to chat with. One topic would shift to another, and even when it came to medical theory, she could talk with Zeng Xiaoya for half a day.
They strolled in the courtyard for more than an hour before the old lady finally returned to her room to rest.
She was accustomed to taking a midday nap. She could not go a single day without it.
Once the old lady went to rest, Hai Tong, Ning Yun Chu, and the others took over entertaining Zeng Xiaoya so she would not feel bored or awkward.
Zhan Yue, who would be cooking in the evening, had already started preparing various ingredients.
Although his cooking skills were not as good as his sixth brother’s, they were still much better than most men’s. He planned to cook a table full of delicious dishes for Zeng Xiaoya. He was certain that once she tasted them, she would praise his cooking skills highly.
Once the house he had bought in Wansheng Garden was renovated and he moved in, he and Zeng Xiaoya would become upstairs-downstairs neighbours. Then he could cook delicious meals for her every day, get her stomach used to his cooking, and make sure no one else could steal her away.
When only Hai Tong and Ning Yun Chu, the sisters-in-law, were left in the living room with Zeng Xiaoya, Hai Tong spoke to her in a teasing tone, lowering her voice slightly. “Xiaoya, I can see that Grandma really likes you. Our third uncle and third aunt also praised you as a good girl.”
“They have seen countless people and have very sharp eyes. When they say you are good, you really are good. There is no need to be modest about this.”
Zeng Xiaoya ate a grape. “Sister Tong, you flatter me.”
Ning Yun Chu said, “Xiaoya, do not be modest. In our eyes, you are a truly good girl. We heard you are still single. The two of us would like to play matchmaker for you. What do you think?”
“Rest assured, the man we would introduce you to is definitely a high-quality one. He is excellent in every aspect. If you are willing, we can help connect the two of you.”
Hai Tong also smiled and said, “Yes. We are experienced people. Our judgement of character is still quite good. We have truly found a high-quality man for you. We want to play matchmaker once and help tie the red thread between you two.”
“If you are willing, we will arrange it right away. If you are not interested, that is fine too. Just pretend we never said anything. But if you ever want to start dating in the future, you can come to us. We will introduce you to a truly excellent man.”
Zeng Xiaoya had just finished eating one grape. It was very sweet.
After hearing what the two sisters-in-law said, she froze. She could no longer taste the grape in her mouth.
After a long pause, Zeng Xiaoya asked in surprise, “The two sisters are saying you want to introduce a boyfriend to me?”
Both sisters-in-law nodded.
“This… Sisters, please do not tease me. How could I possibly trouble you to introduce a boyfriend for me?”
“Xiaoya, we are not joking. We felt an instant connection with you and have long regarded you as a friend. Seeing you so busy with work every day and still single, we wanted to help tie the red thread for you.”
“As long as you are willing, we can arrange it anytime.”
Zeng Xiaoya looked at Hai Tong, then at Ning Yun Chu. Seeing that both of them were completely serious, she put down the half-eaten bunch of grapes in her hand and said, “Thank you both for thinking so highly of me. But right now, I truly have no intention of falling in love.”
“Are you saying you have no intention of falling in love, or is there already someone in your heart? If there is already someone you like, then we will not meddle anymore.”
