Xu Li was not mentally prepared for Zhou Dingyu to come over.
It is said that after Zhou Dingyu graduated and started working for the Zhou family's business, except for returning to the old house on New Year's Eve every year to celebrate the New Year together, he spent most of his time in the company or his private residence and seldom came back.
When she followed her father to pay New Year's greetings on the first day of the new year, Zhou Dingyu had already left the Zhou family's old house.
But today, not only is he coming, it seems that the old man attaches great importance to him, and he is actually waiting for him to come before starting the meal?
When Xu Li thought about their current awkward relationship, she felt like she was sitting on pins and needles.
While Xu Li was inwardly astonished, Mr. Zhou, who was sitting in the first seat, spoke:
"Xu girl, have you had any difficulties in life recently?"
As he spoke, the two walnuts in the old man's hand creaked as he turned and crushed them in his palm, and a sense of pressure was released silently.
Xu Li withdrew her thoughts and said , " No, thank you Grandpa Zhou for your concern. Everything is fine."
Old Master Zhou was a little surprised. He glanced at Zhou Huaian and Luo Ling with his sharp eyes, and said to Xu Li again,
"No matter what, the friendship between the Zhou and Xu families exists. If you have any difficulties, just ask. The Zhou family will help you if they can."
Xu Li is no longer a child, she can recognize falsehood and hypocrisy.
Just as he was about to politely decline, Luo Ling's voice followed closely behind:
"Yes, Sister Xu, I heard from Brother Huai'an that such a big thing happened in your family, and I was worried for a long time."
"I told Brother Huai'an at the time that although your mother did such a shameful thing as having an affair and murdering her husband, she is your mother after all."
"She is in prison now, and her life must be hard. I also advised Brother Huai'an to help her and get connections in prison to ask them to take better care of your mother ... "
After seeing that the old man had finished speaking, Luo Ling followed up with a series of heart-wrenching words, and the old man did not stop her, Xu Li clenched her fingers.
If it wasn't for the old man's instructions, how dare she?
Xu Li understood. Perhaps they were deliberately trying to provoke her to take the initiative to cancel the engagement.
I suddenly felt depressed!
Do you think others are fools just because they don't fight back?
Xu Li looked at Luo Ling with a sullen face, her voice cold and piercing:
"So what status do you have as a member of the Zhou family to speak to me, your engaged fiancée, like this?"
"Did my mother do those things? Did you see them with your own eyes? Why do you conclude that my mother is not good enough?"
Luo Ling was speechless and trembled weakly , " Sister Xu is angry? I ... I just listened to the results and evidence released by the police, I don't have any other intentions ... "
"Really?" Xu Li's lips were just half curled up in a sneer when she saw Zhou Huaian stretch out his long arms and hold Luo Ling in his arms.
"Ms. Xu, my girlfriend is straightforward and not easily frightened. She has no ill intentions. If she offended you, I apologize to you on her behalf."
The half-curved corner of Xu Li's lips suddenly pressed down, and her heart seemed to have a hole in it, with wind rushing in.
She clenched her palms, ignoring Zhou Huaian's arrogant attitude, and even more so, ignoring Luo Ling's eyes which were weak but also tinged with victory.
He turned to look at Mr. Zhou who was sitting at the head of the table, and said in a frank and straightforward voice:
"Grandpa Zhou, it is precisely because the Zhou and Xu families have a deep friendship that you don't have to hide some things and can speak directly. What is the purpose of your inviting me to the banquet today?"
Just as Xu Li finished speaking, suddenly, footsteps were heard approaching from outside the door.
Calm and powerful, unrestrained and uninhibited.
The man said in a low, smiling voice , " So lively?"
Xu Li paused for a moment.
It was Zhou Dingyu.
he came.
Xu Li felt a chill on her back approaching. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw the servant rushing forward like a gust of wind , " Young Master."
Then, the chair next to her that had just been "unavailable for sitting" was pulled away by the servant, and a dark figure walked over.
Thinking of the awkward relationship between the two, Xu Li subconsciously held her breath.
Fortunately, the other party didn't seem as uncomfortable as he was. He took off his coat naturally and handed it to the servant as if nothing had happened.
"Grandpa, I just had to deal with an urgent document from the group, so I'm late."
The man's tone was somewhat sincere and apologetic, but his head was slightly tilted, and his carefree temperament was faintly visible.
Mr. Zhou paused as he was playing with the walnuts and snorted:
"The group's affairs are there, they won't just grow wings and run away! When can't they be dealt with? You don't have three heads and six arms, you have to take a break when appropriate."
The tone seemed to be blaming, but for some reason Xu Li felt a bit of partiality.
"There were a few minor issues with the bidding documents for the West Suburbs project, so I have to personally review them."
Zhou Dingyu smiled and sat down on the chair. The cool and recognizable sandalwood scent on his body wafted faintly into Xu Li's nose.
Some bad memories immediately made Xu Li clench her fingers in embarrassment.
When they heard it was the West Suburb project, everyone present pricked up their ears, including Xu Li.
Unfortunately, Zhou Dingyu didn't want to say more about this matter. He leaned back lazily on the chair, crossed his long legs, and sat casually:
"What were you talking about just now? Why is it so lively?"
No one responded and there was a moment of silence.
It was also at this time that Xu Li discovered that whether it was Mr. Zhou, Zhou Huaian, or the servants in the banquet hall.
Ever since Zhou Dingyu came, there have been subtle changes in his facial expressions.
That slight change seemed to be a mixture of fear and caution, even the breathing became lighter.
Are they all afraid of Zhou Dingyu?
At this time, Mr. Zhou picked up the walnut again and started to speak , " It's about Miss Xu and your second brother Huai'an."
"Oh?" Zhou Dingyu raised his eyebrows with interest, "Miss Xu's engagement with my second brother?"
The old man nodded , " I intend to promote the marriage between Miss Xu and Huai'an, but your second brother has someone he loves now, so I can't break up the couple."
Hearing this, Zhou Dingyu glanced at Zhou Huaian opposite him, and Luo Ling beside Zhou Huaian.
When his gaze met Luo Ling, he paused for a moment, his peach blossom eyes narrowed slightly, and in just a moment, he returned to his carefree and unrestrained attitude.
Luo Ling was also looking at him, with a faint smile on her lips.
Zhou Dingyu's gaze did not stay on Zhou Huaian and Luo Ling for long.
He turned his head and looked at Xu Li.
The little woman's face didn't look very good, she was pale and transparent, her earlobes and neck were red as if dripping blood, it was obvious that she had just been wronged and was angry.
His eyes flashed with a meaningful look , " That is indeed an injustice to Miss Xu."
The old man sighed in pretended helplessness:
"The parents' orders and the matchmaker's words are set in stone. Once something is set in stone, it cannot be regretted.
But if you force your second brother to marry Miss Xu, it will probably not be a happy marriage. Miss Xu will still be wronged after the marriage ... "
Zhou Dingyu nodded and commented , " Grandpa's concerns are not without reason."
After a pause, he stroked the Buddhist beads on his wrist with his slender fingers, "So what does Grandpa mean?"
"Cancel the engagement and give Xu girl a compensation of 5 million."
Hearing this, a feeling of extreme humiliation suddenly surged into Xu Li's heart, and she clenched her palms!
She knew that her words of consideration for her future marriage were fake, and bringing up the fact that Zhou Huaian had someone in his heart at this point was even more obvious.
The Xu family's decline and the incident that happened were the most important reasons that prompted the old man to make this decision!
The Xu family has become an abandoned child.
The banquet room was silent for two seconds.
Xu Li opened her mouth and was about to say something.
Suddenly! An old and thin voice came from the front hall:
"I wonder who dares to bring up the matter of breaking off the engagement!"
Xu Li was stunned for a moment, then looked in the direction of the sound and saw the silver-haired old lady Zhou, leaning on a cane and walking towards her step by step with the support of a servant.The old lady was wearing a maroon cheongsam of the same color as the old man, and her silver hair was neatly combed behind her head.Although there are many traces of time between her eyebrows and eyes, she is still elegant in her every move, set off by a string of fine pearls around her neck.Old Madam Zhou - the only person in the Zhou family who can control Old Man Zhou.Sure enough, as soon as she appeared, Mr. Zhou's majestic and unquestionable aura immediately diminished. He stopped playing walnuts and took the initiative to walk over to support the old lady.Mrs. Zhou did not avoid his support. She placed her hand on Mr. Zhou's arm and glared at him angrily:"I just like Miss Xu! As long as I am here, Miss Xu will be the granddaughter-i
Old Mrs. Zhou was stunned by Zhou Dingyu's question.It's not because of anything else, it's just that her eldest grandson is usually a bit unruly and often speaks incoherently.Hearing his question, her heart was really beating fast.Until Zhou Dingyu chuckled as if he had succeeded in teasing her, "Grandma, you are still so easy to tease."The old lady suddenly realized that she was being teased by her eldest grandson.Then she stroked her chest and scolded , " You little bastard, you scared me to death!"Zhou Dingyu raised his eyebrows and smiled harmlessly, "But grandma, haven't you always urged me to get married and have children? You said I can marry anyone I want?"Old Mrs. Zhou was speechless.Zhou Dingyu once said that he was not in favor of marriage. Although he had reached the right age to get married, the matter of marriage had been delayed, which caused his old lady a lot of worry and concern.The old lady als
Xu Li's heart paused, followed by a feeling of shame and annoyance at being teased again.She tried her best to stay calm and looked into Zhou Dingyu's handsome face , " I don't think Mr. Zhou's words 'marry me' are sincere."Zhou Dingyu smiled and stood up. His tall figure looked even more handsome and upright under the spotlight above his head."Ms. Xu, do you have so little confidence in yourself?"Xu Li pursed her lips, "It has nothing to do with self-confidence, I just know the current situation."Now that the Xu family has become like this, Zhou Huaian and the Zhou family are trying to avoid him as much as possible.How sincere could Zhou Dingyu be? Did he really want to marry me, a fallen abandoned child?I'm afraid I just mentioned it casually at the dinner table just now.Zhou Dingyu raised his eyebrows, and the next second, he stretched out his long arms, directly restrained the woman's waist, and suddenly brought her
Xu Li's cheeks were burning hot. She took a breath awkwardly and explained to Zhou Yingzhi calmly:"My skirt is a little dirty because of the red wine stains I got from it. I'll wear your skirt as an emergency measure."Zhou Yingzhi snorted directly and unceremoniously:"Do you have my permission to wear my clothes for emergency? Take them off now! I'd rather throw my clothes away than let you wear them!"Xu Li had already expected that she would not give in. After all, Zhou Yingzhi had been secretly competing with her since childhood, and was usually arrogant and domineering.She pursed her lips, trying to suppress the embarrassment in her heart. Just as she was about to say something else, Old Lady Zhou came over with a cane, her voice serious and full of rebuke:"I asked your sister Xu to wear it. Why are you arguing with your sister Xu about it being just a skirt?"Upon hearing this, Zhou Yingzhi immediately became timid, glared a
Although Xu Li had a smile on her face, her other hand, which was hanging under the table, was tightly gripping the tablecloth.He was so nervous not because of anything else, but because the look Zhou Dingyu gave him at this moment was inexplicably the same as the extremely aggressive and terrifying look he had just shown in the locker room.He was like a patient hunter who was deliberately teasing a prey that had accidentally entered his territory.Their eyes met again.Zhou Dingyu's dark eyes were gloomy, and his lips curled into an ambiguous smile, "I did it, Miss Xu, please do as you please."He tilted his head back and drank the glass of red wine in one gulp, his Adam's apple rolling.His lips were stained with a gorgeous red like blood, and he raised his thumb to rub it off casually.The man's action brought Xu Li back to three days ago, when he drank the glass of drugged water in the same posture without any precautions.
When Xu Li came out of Zhou's house holding the bank card with five million yuan in it, she felt as if she was in another world.She took a deep breath, and finally looked back at the majestic and ancient gate of Zhou's house, with a flash of determination in her eyes.She will never step through this door again.When she looked away again, Xu Li had an indifferent expression.Just now inside, she politely declined Mr. Zhou's suggestion that the driver take her home, and now she was standing on the side of the road hailing a taxi.But before the online taxi arrived, a Rolls-Royce Phantom, which exuded a high-end texture, stopped in front of her.The car window was rolled down, and a man in a noble black suit was sitting in the back seat with his legs crossed. He was well-dressed and elegant, but the carefree smile on his face still exposed his bohemian nature.The man opened his mouth, his voice was magnetic , " Miss Xu, I'll give you
There was an eerie silence in the car.Feeling the heat on her cheeks and ears, Xu Li felt like her entire face was about to be burned.Zhou Dingyu stared at her and sneered , " I was the one who was molested, why are you blushing, Miss Xu?"Xu Li , " ... "Her throat rolled, and she laughed helplessly, "Well ... well ... I ... I didn't mean it ... "As she spoke, her brain was working rapidly, and she wanted to find an excuse to change the subject to break the suffocating awkwardness at the moment.Suddenly remembering Zhou Dingyu's repeated mention of being bitten by a cat, Xu Li pursed her lips and abruptly changed the subject:"Ahem ... I'll pay you the consultation fee after you finish examining your hand injury."After saying that, she glanced at the man with an extremely unnatural expression, but as soon as her eyes met the man's, she shrank back and dodged as if she had been electrocuted.Just when she was awkwardl
Although the space was closed, this unprecedented stimulation still made Xu Li's cheeks feel like they were burning throughout the whole process, and she tightly grasped the man's arm.And because she was very nervous, Zhou Dingyu's movements were inevitably a little strenuous.Zhou Dingyu's voice was hoarse, and he pressed her hips, "Relax, don't be nervous."Xu Li suppressed the slight gasp in her throat, but became even more nervous.And that intense feeling of tension was transmitted to Zhou Dingyu's nerves which were about to break.The stimulation spread to the scalp!Zhou Dingyu cursed secretly in his heart, and then fell heavily from the edge of the uncontrollable cliff!When everything calmed down, Zhou Dingyu tilted his head and buried it in Xu Li's neck. His lips brushed her collarbone. His voice was a few degrees hoarse than before , " There are no condoms in the car. Remember to take the medicine. Okay?"Xu Li nodde