Time flew by, and in just over a month, Yu Zhibo had quietly reached the level of A-class 29th stage.
January 31, 2022, New Year's Eve.
In the Supernatural City of Kyoto, within a luxurious villa located near the Third Ring Road, red couplets adorned the doors, filling the atmosphere with the festive spirit of the New Year.
"Hahaha, chicken soup is here!" Yu Dad, wearing a cute apron with cartoon patterns bought by Yu Xiaoying, brought the last pot of chicken soup to the table, his voice filled with joy.
In the kitchen, Yu Mom was finishing up the remaining tasks.
"Wife, stop bustling and come eat. Come, in-laws, and Xiaochán, everyone come and sit!"
After shouting towards the kitchen, Yu Dad called out to Wang Shouyi and Bai Lanzhi, who were sitting on the sofa, and Bai Chanyi.
Bai Chanyi, dressed in a white dress, looked as if a celestial being had descended, a sweet smile gracing her face. She sat beside Yu Zhibo, her arm linked with his.
Upon hearing Yu Dad's call, she quickly stood up, her small hands twisting nervously, and said obediently, "Thank you, Uncle!" Then, looking at Yu Zhibo, she seemed a little flustered.
On the opposite sofa, Wang Shouyi and Bai Lanzhi were wearing festive red Tang suits. Seeing this, they couldn't help but chuckle.
"Go sit down! Uncle Wang, Aunt Bai, please!" Yu Zhibo, smiling, led Bai Chanyi towards the dining table, with Yu Xiaoying quickly following.
At the head of the table and beside it, after Yu Dad and Yu Mom were seated, Wang Shouyi and his wife sat down, followed by Yu Zhibo, Bai Chanyi, and Yu Xiaoying.
"Come, let's toast to the coming New Year!" Yu Dad, with a face full of smiles, stood up and raised his glass filled with spiritual wine.
"Happy New Year's Eve!" Everyone stood up, clinked glasses in the warm atmosphere, and drank the spiritual wine or beverages in their cups before sitting down again, starting to converse while eating.
Normally, a day like New Year's Eve, which should be a day for family reunions, would not be very suitable for a meeting between in-laws. However, the Dragon Country was currently at peace, and supernatural academies were flourishing across the country. As the Director of the Supernatural Education Bureau, Wang Shouyi was naturally burdened with official duties. Therefore, after discussion between the two families, it was decided to have a meal on New Year's Eve and, coincidentally, discuss the marriage matters of Yu Zhibo and Bai Chanyi.
At the dinner table, after a round of toasting and drinking, the atmosphere became even more lively. Wang Shouyi pondered for a few seconds before smiling and speaking to Yu Dad and Yu Mom:
"In-laws, we are disturbing you on this day, and it is out of necessity. I hope you don't mind!"
"Oh, there's no such thing as disturbing. Our two families will become one sooner or later. Besides, more people make it livelier. We are happy to have you!" Yu Dad and Yu Mom quickly replied politely, their faces showing hearty and unpretentious smiles.
Wang Shouyi nodded, "In a year, Chanyi and I will likely be going abroad on official duty. We may not be able to return for a long time. I see that Zhibo and Chanyi are deeply in love, and they are now of marriageable age. Therefore, I want to set a date for the wedding early. This way, we might still have a chance to hold a chubby baby next year, and we won't have any regrets when Chanyi and I leave!"
Upon hearing this, Ying, Bo, and Chan, who were all busy eating, looked up.
"Marriage is good, marriage is good! Brother, I support you!" Yu Xiaoying said excitedly, as she would soon be able to attend another feast. Moreover, her sister-in-law was so beautiful, and the child they had would surely be adorable, allowing her to play with the child. What a wonderful thing!
Bai Chanyi blushed shyly, secretly glancing at Yu Zhibo, her eyes filled with joy.
Yu Zhibo wore a wry smile but did not object. Although he occasionally felt that he was still a child at heart and not ready for marriage, Wang Shouyi had already discussed it with him earlier, and he had agreed.
However, he was still young, and getting married so soon felt a bit sudden.
"Marriage? Marriage is great!" Yu Dad slapped the table, his face beaming with happiness. In his opinion, his son had become a true man the moment he took on all the responsibilities of the family, leaving him, the former patriarch, feeling a bit bored. Getting married early now was perfect for having a chubby child for them to dote on. This was a good thing!
"Marriage? This..." Yu Mom was more rational. Her face first showed joy, then hesitation.
Honestly, a daughter-in-law as well-behaved and beautiful as Bai Chanyi was hard to find even with a lantern. She was extremely supportive, but thinking that her son was only seventeen, she felt it was a bit strange.
Even a thought arose in her mind: Has my son... fully developed?
She couldn't help but glance at Yu Zhibo and found that he had unconsciously shed the youthful, goofy appearance he had when he was just over 16. Now, he was nearly 1.9 meters tall, with a handsome and steady demeanor. At first glance, one might mistake him for a young man in his early to mid-twenties.
Yu Mom's expression became somewhat complex: Her once mischievous child had grown up without her realizing it. Time flew by so fast!
Looking at the expectant gazes of Wang Shouyi and his wife, she didn't know how to refuse.
Marriage was something that the woman's side was usually more passive about. Now that the bride's parents had taken the initiative, it didn't seem appropriate to coldly reject them.
As if sensing Yu Mom's concerns, Wang Shouyi smiled, "In-laws, I understand your concerns, but seventeen is not a young age. In ancient times, one could have two or three children by this age. Moreover, Xiao Bo is a supernatural being. Compared to ordinary people, the higher the level of a supernatural being, the more difficult it is to conceive offspring!"
"Ah?" Yu Mom was startled, not expecting supernatural beings to have such limitations.
Wang Shouyi explained, "The process of supernatural beings cultivating is essentially a process of continuously strengthening their genes and evolving their life level. Now, Xiao Bo is already A-class 29th stage. According to his growth rate, breaking through to the 50th stage within a year is not a problem. Once he begins to comprehend laws, his genes will reach an unimaginable height compared to ordinary people. At that time, if he truly wants to have children, the probability will become lower and lower."
"So, after the 50th stage, he won't be able to have children?" Yu Mom asked anxiously.
"It's not that he won't be able to have children, but the probability of genetic inheritance will become lower!"
Wang Shouyi explained with a smile, "Especially since my Chanyi is also A-class. This means that two excellent genes are difficult to merge. Moreover, after comprehending laws, their genes might cause increased difficulty in conception due to conflicts in laws. That's why I believe the earlier the marriage, the better."
Yu Mom looked at Yu Zhibo, a hint of heartache on her face, as if she were looking at an eunuch.
Yu Zhibo's face immediately darkened.
"Marry, must marry! We'll get married tomorrow!" Yu Dad immediately made the decision, displaying the demeanor of the head of the household.
After delivering the harsh words, Wang Shouyi offered a sweet incentive. He smiled and said, "Actually, it's not that they won't be able to have children after the 50th stage, but supernatural beings, after comprehending laws, will constantly try and error during the process of gene fusion to conceive the most perfect offspring. This trial-and-error process could take decades, or even hundreds or thousands of years. Can you wait?"
"Of course not! I still want to hold my grandson or granddaughter!" Yu Mom said anxiously, her heart no longer harboring any reservations about the marriage.
"Bōbō, listen to Mom. You two get married tomorrow. Chanyi is such a good girl. Marrying her is your great fortune from eight lifetimes!"
"Exactly, Brother! I support Mom's words!"
Bai Chanyi said nothing, casting a shy glance at Yu Zhibo, her teeth almost biting through the chopstick head.
"This... it's too fast. Give me a few more days to prepare!" Yu Zhibo said helplessly. He had expected to face pressure to get married in a few years, but he never expected to encounter it today, and to get married tomorrow.
"I also think it's too rushed. The child isn't ready yet. Even if it's urgent, it shouldn't be this urgent!" Bai Lanzhi, living up to her title as a mother-in-law, was extremely fond of Yu Zhibo.
Before Yu Zhibo could show his gratitude, she immediately changed her expression to a radiant smile and said, "The day after tomorrow, the day after tomorrow is good for the wedding!"
As she spoke, she took out her phone to check the calendar, muttering, "I've already researched it. Look, the calendar says the second day of the first lunar month, the Year of the Renyin Tiger, the Xin Chou month, the Bingxu day. It's auspicious for moving, marriage, registering, traveling, and praying. After this day, we have to wait until the seventh day. By then, my husband and I won't be free, so the day after tomorrow is the most suitable!"
Yu Dad drank the spiritual wine in his cup, clapped his hands, and laughed heartily, "Then the day after tomorrow, we'll get married. Wife, we need to hurry and prepare these two days!"
Yu Mom also had a look of joy.
Yu Xiaoying: "Yay~"
Wang Shouyi and Bai Lanzhi stared at Yu Zhibo with smiles, their eyes carrying a warning.
Yu Zhibo was speechless, and finally, a heartfelt smile appeared on his face:
"Then we'll get married the day after tomorrow! Chanyi, will you marry me?"
"I will!"
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Thank you for all the gifts. I will thank you all together in a couple of days when I have accumulated enough.