After studying for such a long time, Zhao Yan had grown accustomed to his daily routine. Every day went according to plan; although it was tedious, the feeling of knowledge taking root in his mind was truly rewarding.
Aside from his academic growth, Zhao Yan had barely changed in the past three years.
Now that he had reached the age of manhood, Zhao Gao and Madam Chen would often look at him with words hanging on the tips of their tongues. Zhao Yan understood the meaning behind their expressions perfectly: they wanted him to marry. Indeed, at his age, others were already parents to two children, while he remained as solitary as before. Seeing that other families were constantly celebrating weddings while their own home remained quiet, Zhao Gao and his wife grew increasingly anxious. They wanted to press him, but feared disrupting his studies; yet, not saying anything made them restless. The result of this inner conflict was that they often resorted to dropping hints.
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