"If Nian Nian or Duoduo has someone else in their heart, then we'll drop the whole matter. And starting today, we'll lay down a rule: from now on, neither of you is allowed to entertain any improper thoughts!"
Wu Yuting said solemnly, "Since all four of us are here today, let's cut through this tangled knot with one swift stroke and settle where we stand. Nian Nian, is there someone else you like?"
Zuo Xiaonian's little head was almost resting on her full chest, her voice as faint as a mosquito's buzz. "No."
"What about you, Xiao Duo?" Wu Yuting asked.
Zuo Xiaoduo puffed out his chest and raised his head, looking heroic and resolute, as though marching fearlessly to his death. "Mom, I like Nian Nian Cat!"
"Eee~~"
Zuo Xiaonian covered her face.
"And you, Nian Nian? Do you like Doggo?" Wu Yuting asked.
"I'll do as Mom says." Zuo Xiaonian's voice was low and soft, her head bowed. Even her neck and ears were visibly red.
"Then it's settled!"
Without any further hesitation, Wu Yuting made the final decision. "We'll get you two engaged today!"
Now, not only were Zuo Xiaonian's neck and ears red, even her exposed wrists and fingers had turned red.
But she did not object.
"Long live Mom! Long live Dad!" Zuo Xiaoduo cheered.
At that moment, the joy in Zuo Xiaoduo's heart nearly exploded. He actually rushed forward and planted more than a dozen loud kisses on Zuo Changlu's and Wu Yuting's faces.
He left Zuo Changlu's and Wu Yuting's faces covered in saliva. Both looked utterly disgusted. "Sit down properly!"
"Mm-hmm!" He hurried back and sat bolt upright, feeling his heart pound wildly as he thought, What should I say to open things on our wedding night, with the bridal candles burning?