Xiao You decided to change strategy and target her parents’ weak spot.
“Aren’t you always regretful about not having a son, worried about having no one to rely on when you’re old? Now that I’ve picked someone up, isn’t it perfect to adopt him as a son?”
The Guo couple had a serious preference for sons, which they never hid.
When Xiao You was born, they had cried desperately and immediately decided to keep trying for a boy. Unexpectedly, a sudden car accident injured Guo Father’s reproductive ability.
For years, not having a son had been their greatest regret. So hearing their daughter’s suggestion, they were moved.
They looked at each other, seemingly finding her reasoning sound.
Only then did they truly look at Yun Shaoye.
“Young man, are you an orphan?” Guo Mother asked about his background.
“No, I…” Yun Shaoye was about to answer.
“Pretty much!” Xiao You answered for him, “His family arranged a marriage he didn’t want, so he ran away. Now he has a home but can’t return, perfect to be your son.”
“Can’t return home” indeed matched his current situation.
Xiao You’s suggestion of “being their son” hit the Guo couple’s sweet spot, making them increasingly fond of Yun Shaoye.
Moreover, since he had run away from an arranged marriage, he was still single. If they could match him with their daughter, he’d be their son for sure.
Yes, this works! The Guo couple thought it was more and more appropriate.
“Young man, if you don’t want to get married, being forced would only make you unhappy and harm others. From another perspective, running away is actually saving the bride’s happiness. It’s a good thing!” Guo Mother approved.
Yun Shaoye raised an eyebrow. Indeed, they were a family – even their way of speaking was similar.
However, the Guo couple’s rapidly changing attitude left him momentarily unable to adapt, as they had been furious just moments ago.
“Young man, this place is so small. You must be uncomfortable living here?” Guo Father’s expression was somewhat suspicious.
Yun Shaoye answered somewhat reservedly, “It’s okay.
Uncle’s room is quite spacious. I think you should move in and live with us.”
