[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-joyful-youth-many-children-many-blessings-starti":3,"chapter-joyful-youth-many-children-many-blessings-starti-joyful-youth-many-children-many-blessings-starti-chapter-431":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Joyful Youth: Many Children, Many Blessings, Starting with Song Qian",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2153050,3583,"Chapter 431","joyful-youth-many-children-many-blessings-starti-chapter-431",431,"\u003Cp>\"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nanxing looked at Xu Hongdou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Hongdou nodded immediately: \"Really.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nanxing wiped her tears: \"Hongdou, I actually don't have anything, I've seen through it all, it's just my parents, bringing me on a blind date for no reason, making me have to fantasize again, and I was hit on by passersby while waiting for you just now, making me unhappy again...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Passersby?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Hongdou was stunned: \"Were those two just passersby? I thought that tall and thin one was your blind date. I only took action against him when I heard him call you a lunatic. So they were passersby!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Chen Nanxing smiled helplessly: \"Hongdou, can you ask me next time before you take action? They were just passersby, and you beat them for no reason...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They were really passersby?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Hongdou turned her head to look at the two passersby who had already disappeared, then smiled helplessly: \"Nan, next time there is such a thing, tell me clearly first. If you beat the wrong person again, that wouldn't be good...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Zhang.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After hearing what Xu Hongdou had to say,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nanxing couldn't help but burst into a giggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The unhappiness that had been festering in her heart just moments ago dissipated quite a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nanxing took Xu Hongdou’s arm and, while walking toward the café, said helplessly: \"Let's go. I’ll take you to meet the man’s parents. Both of them are former university students and dual civil servants; their family situation is quite good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If this were before I got sick, I might have actually had some thoughts about it. After all, we’re at such an age, and I’m still single—it doesn't look like much of a life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Hongdou glanced at Chen Nanxing, the corner of her eye twitching, and then said: \"Please, I’m single too, alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nanxing scoffed, shook her head, and said: \"Fine, you’ve got skills. Say that in front of Qin Feng. As for me, I’m a patient and can’t beat you, but I believe Qin Feng would definitely make you howl!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Hongdou’s face turned red, and she immediately reached out to pinch the flesh at Chen Nanxing’s waist: \"You dead girl, what nonsense are you spouting? When did you become so lewd? If you aren't ashamed, I am!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ashamed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nanxing’s gossiping heart ignited instantly. She looked at Xu Hongdou and asked curiously: \"Did he really hit you? Was it heavy? Tell me... was it fun?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Hongdou was instantly speechless and rolled her eyes at Chen Nanxing: \"Hmph, I’m not telling you. Wait until you have a boyfriend and experience it yourself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nanxing chuckled and said brazenly: \"Then forget it. I probably won't get to experience that before I die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Chen Nanxing finished speaking,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Hongdou realized she had said the wrong thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, looking at Chen Nanxing’s expression at that moment, she didn't seem to mind much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Hongdou decided not to steer the conversation toward death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them walked into the café arm in arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nanxing’s parents and the man’s parents were still sitting in the café chatting about something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Chen Nanxing walk over with an unfamiliar but exceptionally beautiful girl,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man’s father, Uncle Xiong, immediately gave a reminder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four of them stopped talking at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man’s father stood up, first glancing at Xu Hongdou beside Chen Nanxing with surprise, and then said with a smile: \"Nanxing, you’re finally back. We thought you’d gotten lost and were about to go look for you. By the way, who is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nanxing smiled helplessly and said: \"Uncle Xiong, Auntie Li, this is my best friend, Xu Hongdou. She went to the hospital to see me today, but I wasn't there, so Hongdou contacted me. I happened to be outside buying water, so I waited for her for a bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This girl is named Xu Hongdou?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man’s mother, Auntie Li, couldn't help but stand up and look Xu Hongdou up and down, carefully and thoroughly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Auntie Li took the initiative to reach out to Xu Hongdou, saying with extreme enthusiasm: \"Hongdou, you are so beautiful, really. You’re like the flying celestial maidens in the Dunhuang murals, so captivating. Come, Hongdou, sit by Auntie, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Hongdou hurriedly waved her hands upon hearing this, smiling as she refused: \"No need, Auntie. I’ll just sit next to Nannan. Nannan’s health isn't very good, so it’s easier for me to take care of her if I’m by her side.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, alright then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being refused by Xu Hongdou, Auntie Li was clearly a bit disappointed, but she still responded with a smile and sat back down in her seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Auntie Li asked again: \"Hongdou, what would you like to drink? The latte here is quite good, though it doesn't compare to Starbucks, the taste is decent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need, Auntie.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Hongdou could only smile and refuse again: \"I work out, so I don't drink coffee, only mineral water. Besides, I already had some with Nannan outside, so I’m not thirsty now. Thank you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Auntie Li responded helplessly, hiding the disappointment and sadness in her eyes, before looking at Chen Nanxing’s parents: \"Brother Chen, Sister-in-law, it’s truly fate that our two families could meet like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, Auntie Li turned her head to look at Chen Nanxing, then continued with a smile: \"Actually, both of us really like Nanxing, truly. So, I think, why don't we take this opportunity to settle the children's affairs?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Auntie Li could finish her sentence,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Xiong kept giving her meaningful looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Auntie Li pretended not to see it at all. After finishing speaking with Chen Nanxing’s parents,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Auntie Li turned back to look at Chen Nanxing and asked: \"Nanxing, you’ve seen the photos of our Taotao. He’s tall, handsome, well-educated, and very kind-hearted. I think you’ll like our Taotao, so why don't we settle this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Settle it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nanxing’s eyes widened, and impatience immediately appeared on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Xu Hongdou was afraid Chen Nanxing would say something reckless, so she quickly kicked Chen Nanxing twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Hongdou looked at Auntie Li and said very tactfully: \"Auntie, I don't think this is a good idea. After all, marriage is a matter between your son and Nannan. Even if you and Uncle are satisfied with Nannan, what if your son isn't? Then it wouldn't work out anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, do you and Uncle know about Nannan’s condition? A disease like Nannan’s has no possibility of a cure; we can only try to prolong her life. So, for the sake of Nannan and your son, let’s just forget about this matchmaking, shall we?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1125,"2026-06-16T19:41:50.437Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","78d0d102f854aaeab567a852c569728e3160fe4aacea55d3df054b1d656b09d7","joyful-youth-many-children-many-blessings-starti-chapter-432","joyful-youth-many-children-many-blessings-starti-chapter-430",441,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fjoyful-youth-many-children-many-blessings-starti-cover.jpg"]