"Become my Miao family's son-in-law—smile! Laugh boldly!"
Miao Zhishun patted Li Xuanxiao on the shoulder and burst into hearty laughter.
The many elders of the Miao family around them also began to laugh.
Caishen smiled shyly as well.
Li Xuanxiao: ...
Li Xuanxiao felt that he should not have been here right now, but underground.
He simply did not fit in with the people around him.
Become your son-in-law???
Li Xuanxiao recalled Miao Zhishun's various strange actions over the past few days, and at last understood.
All those tests of his had been for this moment.
The corner of Li Xuanxiao's mouth twitched slightly.
He truly did not know what to say.
Sitting there and listening to the laughter of the Miao family elders, he felt as though he were sitting on pins and needles, with thorns at his back and a fishbone lodged in his throat.
Caishen cast him a gaze filled with affection.
Li Xuanxiao avoided her eyes.
How was he supposed to refuse now?
All of her elders were here at this very moment.
Such a grand display...
Li Xuanxiao fell silent for a moment.
Miao Zhishun patted his shoulder. "Kid, why have you gone stupid?"
Then he said to everyone:
"Look at this kid—he's so happy he's gone dumb!"
Li Xuanxiao took a deep breath. "Uncle Miao, Caishen, I have something I would like to say to you privately."
"What is there that cannot be said here?" Miao Zhishun asked.
"I hope Uncle Miao can understand," Li Xuanxiao said.
Miao Zhishun rose with a puzzled expression and went to the rear courtyard.
Li Xuanxiao and Caishen followed close behind.
Li Xuanxiao immediately cupped his hands. "Uncle Miao, your high regard for this junior truly leaves me overwhelmed with gratitude.
"However, forgive this junior... I truly cannot