Getting Married in Secret

But she also knew that Shen Zhilie was a stubborn mule. Just how was she going to convince him?

This problem was beginning to drive Old Mrs. Shen nuts. She stared at her grandson's bedroom door and stomped her foot in exasperation.

Shen Longyue saw how his mother was behaving and stepped forward to persuade her. "Mom," he said. "Our children's lives are their own to lead. As elders, we shouldn't interfere too much."

"I'm doing this for his own good! When have I ever harmed anyone from our family?" Old Mrs. Shen yelled in panic.

Shen Longyue didn't say anything more. He tugged her along and said, "All right. It's time to go to bed. The children need to sleep, too."

"But…"

"Come on."

Old Mrs. Shen had nothing to say in reply. She grudgingly walked off, turning back every three steps to look at Shen Zhilie's door. Nevertheless, she finally made it back to her room.