Nan Yu didn't mind what others said about him, but he cared deeply about his sister's opinion. He also understood what was on Nan Zhi's mind. As an older sister, she naturally hoped her brother would find a good girl, settle down, and have children soon. But Nan Yu was destined never to follow the path Nan Zhi envisioned for him. Fortunately, they still had Nan Xing; the task of carrying on the family line would have to fall on his shoulders.
Nan Yu had asked Nan Zhi to go into the village and explain that Lü Wei was only staying with them temporarily as a way to repay a favor, largely because he didn't want people spreading rumors. If he were to be tied to some ambiguous relationship with Lü Wei, he feared Shen Yuzhi might hear about it. It wouldn't be long before Shen Yuzhi and the others left the Cattle Shed, and now that their movements weren't as restricted as before, it was inevitable they might pick up on some gossip. He had only just started his relationship with Shen Yuzhi and didn't want any scandalous rumors causing her distress. Shen Yuzhi was too important to him; he didn't want her to have any misunderstandings about him. Therefore, it was best to handle these things in advance, to avoid creating obstacles for his future happiness.
Nan Zhi sighed. "You don't need to tell me that; I would have done it anyway. Now, it all depends on what Sister Xiaowei has to say about the matter."
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