He had forgotten where he had heard that saying.
When you had been single long enough, even a dog started to look attractive.
Lu Zhou figured his mother's enthusiasm toward Chen Yushan probably came from much the same place.
When your son had been single long enough, everyone looked like a potential daughter-in-law...
As long as she was a woman, you wanted to bring her home as your daughter-in-law...
"Whose daughter are you? Such a pretty young lady." The more Fang Mei looked at Chen Yushan standing outside, the more she liked her.
When it came to looks, no one in the surrounding neighborhoods could rival her. As for how she spoke, her refined bearing and gracious manner actually left Fang Mei a little unsure whether her own "wooden," "inarticulate" son was good enough for her.
"Please don't say that, Auntie. You're embarrassing me," Chen Yushan said, her cheeks flushing.
"What's there to be embarrassed about? Are you here to see Lu Zhou? Come on in! My boy isn't much of a talker. If he says anything unpleasant, don't take it to heart. We're still eating. Have you eaten? Why don't you join us... Old Lu, fetch another bowl and a pair of chopsticks."
"Sure."
Faced with the older woman's enthusiasm, Chen Yushan did not know whether to laugh or cry and politely declined.
"No, thank you. I've already eaten."
Looking at the living room, which had suddenly become lively, Lu Zhou sighed and put down his chopsticks.
Much as he hated to leave this table full of delicious food...
"Mom, I'm full."
"Already?"
"Yeah... Come with me for a moment."
Under the surprised gazes of his parents and Xiao Tong, Lu Zhou led Chen Yushan quickly into his room, which currently served as both his bedroom and study.
He