6:30 in the evening.

At Zhao Heng's home.

On the sofa sit Zhao Heng's father and mother, while Zhao Heng is currently helping in the kitchen.

"I've told you, today I'll take care of everything, you just keep uncle and aunt company."

Xu Man Ni, wearing an apron, said to Zhao Heng, who stood beside her helping her pick vegetables.

Having fully embraced her role, Xu Man Ni displayed the demeanor of a virtuous wife and good mother.

It can be said that she is very satisfied with Zhao Heng as a boyfriend in every aspect.

In today's world, finding such a satisfactory boyfriend is not an easy task for Xu Man Ni, so she is determined to hold onto him well.

"Go on."

Xu Man Ni flicked her hair and said to Zhao Heng.

"Alright."

Zhao Heng nodded.

Coming out of the kitchen, Zhao Heng sat on the sofa in the living room.

As soon as he sat down, Zhao's mother said to Zhao Heng, "Son, it's her first time coming to our home, letting her cook isn't very proper, is it?"

"Mom, it's fine."

Zhao Heng said.

"You, child, before your father and I came, you didn't even tell me you've found a daughter-in-law. I didn't even bring the things I prepared for my daughter-in-law."

Zhao's mother complained to Zhao Heng.

In their hometown, when a mother-in-law meets her daughter-in-law for the first time, she should prepare something, usually a bracelet, as a token of goodwill.

"For now, she's just a girlfriend..."

Zhao Heng said somewhat helplessly.

"A girlfriend now will be a daughter-in-law later, right?"

Zhao's mother gave Zhao Heng a glaring look and said.

At home, Zhao's mother holds absolute authority, what she says goes, having a significant familial status.

"Son, your girlfriend is much older than you, right?"

Zhao's father asked suddenly.

"Yeah, six years older."

Zhao Heng said frankly.

"You old man, as the saying goes, a woman three years older holds treasures. This girlfriend of your son's is a rare find, even with a lantern in our hometown."

Afraid the old man might say something, Zhao's mother immediately chimed in.

"I'm not old-fashioned, just asking."

Zhao's father said somewhat helplessly, he was just getting basic information.

"What's wrong with being older? Older means she can take care of and love someone better, which is great."

Zhao's mother continued.

It can be said Zhao's mother understands.

Only those who truly experience life know how important it is to have a companion who can take care of and understand you.

"Son, is my daughter-in-law also working at the hospital?"

Zhao's father asked again.

"Yes, she works as a nurse in the operating room."

Zhao Heng nodded.

"Yes, you're a doctor, having a nurse fits well with your work."

Zhao's father said with satisfaction.

"Exactly, son, you two just focus on your work, and when you have kids, I'll help take care of them."

Obviously, Zhao's mother was thinking far ahead, already considering the future of taking care of grandchildren.

"Uh... that's still a bit early..."

Zhao Heng didn't know how to answer this question or perhaps had not thought about it yet.

After all, he's only twenty-five, although in his profession he's quite accomplished, far beyond his peers, in other aspects, he still needs time to grow.

Besides, he and Xu Man Ni have only been officially together for just a few days.

Next, Zhao's father and mother bombarded Zhao Heng with questions, overwhelming him.

Left with no choice, Zhao Heng excused himself to check if the dishes were ready and hurriedly escaped to the kitchen.

Entering the kitchen, he saw Xu Man Ni focused on plating. Watching her concentrate, Zhao Heng felt quite pleased.

"What's up? Why did you come back to the kitchen?"

Seeing Zhao Heng return to the kitchen, Xu Man Ni smiled and asked.

"My parents asked too many questions, I couldn't answer them all."

Zhao Heng said.

"What did uncle and aunt ask?"

Xu Man Ni asked curiously.

"My mom already talked about how she'll take care of my kids in the future..."

Zhao Heng said helplessly.

"And how did you answer?"

Xu Man Ni smiled and asked.

She had expected this. The other day, when they picked up Zhao Heng's parents, she chatted a lot with Zhao's mother and had a good sense of things.

"It's not up to me to say even if I wanted to..."

Zhao Heng glanced at Xu Man Ni and said.

Although he strives for perfection and is very proactive at work, he takes a very go-with-the-flow approach to life and relationships.

"These next two years are critical for me to get promoted to head nurse, let's consider it after that."

Much to Zhao Heng's surprise, when he casually brought it up, Xu Man Ni had given it serious thought.

Hearing this, Zhao Heng widened his eyes at Xu Man Ni.

"Ha? You actually considered it seriously?"

Zhao Heng couldn't help but blurt out.

"I'm already thirty-one, if not considered now, when? In two years, I'll only be thirty-three, and by then, everything should align."

Clearly, Xu Man Ni had seriously considered these matters. After all, as a thirty-year-old woman, delaying consideration would be too late.

"You focus on work, leave everything else to me."

Seeing Zhao Heng's surprised look, Xu Man Ni didn't mind. After all, Zhao Heng being six years younger, naturally means, at the same age, women are about three years more mature psychologically than men, especially with her being older by six.

Xu Man Ni understands that in this world, different people excel in different things, and cannot be judged by the same standards.

Zhao Heng is a medical prodigy and should shine in the medical field; she just needs to be the woman supporting him in the background.

Even Xu Man Ni herself didn't know why she changed so much after being with Zhao Heng. Perhaps that's the power of love!

"Mm."

Hearing this, Zhao Heng felt his heart melt, not having expected Xu Man Ni to be so good to him.

They say you can't judge a book by its cover.

Incidentally, the reason Xu Man Ni can be so kind is due to her growing up in a materially affluent environment.

Seeing so much from a young age naturally gives her a clearer perspective.

Soon, the table was filled with dishes.

The four sat at the dining table, creating a homely atmosphere.

"Uncle, Aunt, please try my cooking."

Xu Man Ni said warmly, seamlessly fitting in, as if this were truly her own home.

"Mm, mm."

Zhao's mother was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling.

She did not expect that this visit to North City to see her son would solve his job, housing, and even the daughter-in-law matter all at once.

Now, she's essentially just waiting to take care of Zhao Heng's children.

Zhao's father also seemed in good spirits because Xu Man Ni didn't fit the overbearing city person image he had imagined.

Seeing his parents so warm towards Xu Man Ni, Zhao Heng ended up being somewhat neglected, or rather, ignored.

But seeing his parents very satisfied, Zhao Heng felt it wasn't so bad.

At least, in the future, he'd have fewer troubles.

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