The Rest of My Life

Zhou Xun remained silent.

Jiang JingChen said, "Beibei went to Vancouver because of you. You liked her that much back then …"

Zhou Xun interrupted him, "The one who likes her is you."

Jiang JinChen stood up abruptly, "You're talking nonsense!"

He looked like he was about to fight with Zhou Xun.

Zhou Xun ignored him.

Ye Nantian spoke coldly, "Beibei is my sister. It is enough for my family to like her. You don't need to like her."

I listened in a daze.

So this Bei Bei was Ye Nantian's sister...

Then, she and Zhou Xun should be childhood friends.

Although Zhou Xun did not admit that he liked her, he did not deny her. He only changed the topic to Jiang Jingchen.

I think he did like it.

Perhaps it was because he knew that Jiang Jing Chen also liked Bei Bei that he decided to withdraw …

I couldn't help but let my imagination run wild.

At that moment, Zhou Xun suddenly called out, "Speak, come here."

I was startled.

He actually saw me?

I didn't want to hide anymore, so I walked slowly down the stairs.

When I was two steps away from Zhou Xun, I stopped again.

Unexpectedly, Zhou Xun grabbed hold of me with his long arm.

I was startled and immediately looked towards Ye Nanzhou and Jiang Jingchen.

Ye Nantian looked calm. There was no trace of anger or joy on his face.

Jiang JinChen coldly looked at me and snorted. "Such a country bumpkin like her, I wonder what you've taken a fancy to."

This tone was exactly the same as Gu Qiong's back then, and it was filled with hostility.

Obviously, he was quite friendly last time.

Zhou Xun's face darkened, "Brother Chen."

Jiang JingChen said with an unhappy expression, "I thought you were just looking for fun with her. Anyway, it's normal for there to be a few lovers in our circle, yet you actually want to take them seriously?!" Are you unworthy of Beibei? "Who said that they would be good to Bei Bei? Who said that they would marry her?!"

Zhou Xun looked at him indifferently. "I did not say that."

Jiang JinChen's eyes widened, and he pinched his fingers so hard that they made 'ka ka ka' sounds. He stepped forward to fight with Zhou Xun.

Ye Nantian held him back, "Aachen, enough."

Jiang JingChen was not convinced, but perhaps it was due to Ye Nanzhou that he did not provoke him again.

Zhou Xun put his arm around my shoulder and said, "This is your sister-in-law, Su Nianjun. I hope Brother Ting and Brother Chen can take good care of her in the future."

Jiang Jingchen's eyes widened in anger, "You …"

Ye Nantian grabbed his arm and dragged him behind. Then, he looked at Zhou Xun and said, "Alright. This time, I did not bring any gift. Next time, I will make up for it."

He nodded at me, good-naturedly.

I heaved a sigh of relief.

At least there was one who didn't dislike me.

Jiang JinChen couldn't take it anymore and mumbled, "Big brother, why are you letting Ah Xun do what he wants?" "Bei Bei, what should we do …"

Ye Nantian looked at him.

Jiang JingChen kept quiet, but he pursed his lips with an ugly expression on his face.

Ye Nantian said, "Then we will leave first. I still have to go back to the army. I will attend Grandpa Zhou's birthday banquet in a few days."

Zhou Xun nodded slightly.

Jiang JingChen wanted to say something more to Zhou Xun, but Ye Nantian had already turned around and left. He could only run two steps forward to catch up.

At the door, he gave me a hard look over his shoulder.

Me: "…"

Zhou Xun whispered in my ear, "Ignore him."

I looked at him and said, "But Brother Chen … …"

Zhou Xun pinched my face and said gently, "It's fine. His temper is just like that. It's good as long as you can think it through."

I couldn't say anything else.

In fact, I'd like to ask about North North.

However, for some reason, I felt that I couldn't say it out loud. In the end, I could only remain silent.

Zhou Xun did not explain either. In fact, he did not even mention this matter again.

He was busy the next few days, always leaving early and returning late.

I had nothing to do but look at forensic cases at home every day, and of course I didn't leave the clinical stuff behind.

During this time, I called Teacher Tang and Qingyao.

On Teacher Tang's side, I feel very guilty.

She kindly recommended me to the task force, but I took leave of absence for three or three days and finally left.

Fortunately, Teacher Tang didn't scold me, but instead comforted me. It's good to say that the capital is fine, but I can directly enroll there next semester.

I was very touched. I decided to wait until Zhou Xun's case was over before I went to see Teacher Tang.

After that, he contacted Jun Wu Yi. When she found out that I would be staying in the imperial capital for a period of time, she was overjoyed and mumbled that she wanted to meet with him.

She also said that her gallery would be open next month, and she wanted me to take a look at it.

She was an art student and was about to graduate from her senior year. With the support of her family, she prepared to open a gallery, which was said to have been renovated.

Of course I'd be happy to see her.

Thinking that there would be a lot of things happening in the Zhou family, I decided to make an appointment with her in half a month.

I didn't tell her about Zhou Xun. I didn't know how to start, so I decided to wait until we met.

The day before Grandpa Zhou's birthday banquet, Zhou Xun was finally done.

He sent his dress over and helped me pick it out.

The next morning, I changed into the white dress he had chosen and applied makeup to the stylist before following him to the Zhou Mansion.

Actually, I feel a little strange, to the old people's birthday present, seems to wear red more festive.

However, the last time I went to Su Yan's and Gong Shan's wedding, Zhou Xun also chose white for me, he probably likes this color.

I didn't think too much about it.

The Zhou Mansion was located halfway up the mountain. Along the way, the trees on both sides of the road were lush and the fragrance of flowers and birds filled the air.

The gate opened and the car drove into the yard.

I looked out the window and saw that the outside of the house was simple, with red walls and green tiles, giving it a sense of age.

Zhou Xun reminded him softly, "We're here."

I had no reason to be nervous.

Zhou Xun held my hand and said, "Grandfather is waiting for us."

I was getting more and more flustered, and I answered haltingly.

Zhou Xun could also roughly see my mood. He smiled and said, "Don't be afraid. Grandfather is very kind. He looks forward to meeting you and won't make things difficult for you."

I felt the hand he was holding was sweating non-stop. I nodded reflexively, but my heart was still in a trance.

He pinched my face and said with a chuckle, "Grandpa has always wanted me to find someone to settle this matter with. I'll bring you home now. He really wants us to get married immediately, it's impossible for him to scare you away."

I was at a loss for words. "Marry?"

Hearing this, Zhou Xun's lips curled upwards, "Idiot, my main point is that Grandpa will not make things difficult for you."

I started, and then my face burned.

Zhou Xun chuckled and stopped teasing me. He led me inside.

Servants greeted us all the way, each with a reserved smile, but not out of place.

I took a deep breath to calm myself.

An old man came over: "Third master, the chief is waiting for you in the study room."

Zhou Xun's attitude was extremely respectful as he replied, "I'll be troubling Uncle Wang."

Uncle Wang gave him a loving look, then turned to me and smiled warmly.

I smiled back.

Zhou Xun introduced, "This is Uncle Wang."

Although he didn't say Uncle Wang's identity, since he personally introduced him, he must be someone that the Zhou family values greatly. I hastily called him Uncle Wang.

Uncle Wang repeated the word 'good' three times before looking at Zhou Xun, saying, "Chief will definitely be very happy."

Zhou Xun chuckled.

Uncle Wang led us to the study.

After knocking on the door, a vigorous and forceful voice could be heard, "Come in."

Uncle Wang opened the door for us.

Grandpa Zhou was sitting in a rocking chair with a piece of dry smoke in his hand.

Zhou Xun frowned and asked, "Grandpa, are you addicted to cigarettes again?"

Uncle Wang closed the door.

Grandpa Zhou coldly snorted, "What can you do about it?"

This voice was full of vigor.

Looking at him closely, he was much younger than I had expected. He didn't look like a man in his seventies at all, only in his early sixties.

Zhou Xun said, "I'll get Uncle Wang to throw away your pipe later. I'll let you see if I can handle it."

Grandpa Zhou angrily threw the smoke stick at him, cursing his filial piety.

Me: "…"

Who would have thought that the two of them actually got along in this way?

I think almost everyone in China knows of Grandpa Zhou's name. Before I came here, I specially searched through his life story, and a long list of resumes told me that he was once of a high position and power.

In my imagination, he should be a very strict person.

Who would have thought that he would actually act like an old urchin and even like bickering with Zhou Xun?

Zhou Xun raised his hand and caught the pipe.

He placed the pipe on the tea table and didn't continue talking to his grandfather. Instead, he embraced my shoulders and said, "This is Su Nianjun. Please tell her to read it."

Grandpa Zhou's eyes fell on me.

I don't know why, but I felt his gaze sharpening.

I couldn't help but tense up.

Zhou Xun pinched my fingers and said, "Call for help."

I quivered and immediately shouted, "Grandfather!"

Grandpa Zhou looked at me for a moment before his gaze softened. "Take a seat."

I breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhou Xun led me to sit across from Grandpa Zhou.

Grandpa Zhou picked up a box on the table and passed it to me. "This is the greeting gift that Grandpa gave you. Take it."

Surprised, I turned to look at Zhou Xun.

Zhou Xun nodded at me.

I took it respectfully.

Grandfather said, "All of you should live well in the future."

"Yes," I whispered.

Zhou Xun spoke up from the side, "Grandfather, don't be so scared to recite this."

Grandpa Zhou said with a straight face, "I don't eat people!"

Zhou Xun said, "I'm not afraid of eating people, but I'm afraid of smoking cigarettes."

Me: "…"

Although Zhou Xun had started arguing with Grandpa Zhou as soon as they met, one could tell that the two of them were on good terms with each other.

Grandpa Zhou should have doted on Zhou Xun, and in front of his grandfather, Zhou Xun was not as indifferent as he usually was. Instead, he was rather mischievous and witty, and his every word and gesture were affectionate and affectionate.

This kind of appearance made my heart palpitate even more.

Perhaps in my heart, I also long for the day when he can play with me without any grudges.

Grandpa Zhou waved his hand and said, "The guests are arriving soon. You should go to the entrance to greet them."

He looked as if he was trying to chase Zhang Xuan away.

Zhou Xun smiled and shook his head. He then led me out of the room. "Alright. We'll head out first."

I quickly stood up as well.

When they reached the door, Grandpa Zhou called out to Zhou Xun. "Your big brother and second brother can't be here, but they'll definitely be as happy as I am."

Zhou Xun's smile disappeared from his face, and after a moment of silence, he replied, "I understand."

Then he led me out of the study.

I could feel that his mood had changed, and he was no longer as relaxed in front of Grandpa Zhou as he had been earlier.

Was it Grandpa Zhou's words that affected him?

His big brother and second brother … Could something have happened? Otherwise, why couldn't he attend Grandpa Zhou's birthday banquet …

Worried, I peeked at Zhou Xun several times.

He seemed to have noticed my gaze and explained, "Big brother and second brother are both out of the region and unable to make it back."

I vaguely heard that his big brother is in politics, and his second brother is in the army.

It was just that not long ago, Gu Qiong had said that Big Brother Zhou was locked up. Later on, Zhou Xun said that his Big Brother was fine …

Because this information was all sealed off to the outside world, Zhou Xun didn't mention it afterwards, and I wasn't able to figure out what was going on.

Seeing that he was still unhappy, I thought for a moment and then squeezed his hand, silently comforting him.

He gave me a deep look and touched my face. "I'm fine."