"Hey, when will it be your turn to teach me how to do things? You should think carefully about how to convince Uncle Ma so that you can be with Ma Yan."

"I'm just giving you some precautions in advance. There's no rush for Ma Yan and I. It's just a matter of time."

When talking about his relationship with Ma Yan, Wang Xin felt a little annoyed. In fact, he and Ma Yan had hugged and kissed each other in private, but they never dared to show it because of Ma Kui. If Ma Kui knew, who knows how he would punish him.

Neither he nor Ma Yan could convince Ma Kui, but they had already made up their minds. They were still young anyway, so if they just kept persisting, Ma Kui would agree sooner or later.

Zhou Chen glanced at Wang Xin.

"Aren't you leaving yet?"

"Where to go?"

"Go home and eat. It's already dinner time. Why are you still here?"

"Is it time for dinner?"

Wang Xin looked surprised, and suddenly slapped his thigh and shouted, "Oh, I forgot to cook. Never mind, I'll just have a meal at your place."

"You really don't have any shame at all."

Zhou Chen sneered. When Wang Xin refused to leave, he already knew Wang Xin's plan. This kid is really shameless.

Wang Xin asked with a sly smile: "I see you haven't cooked yet, what are we having for lunch?"

Zhou Chen didn't argue with him, but walked over and picked up the leg of lamb that Ma Yan had brought.

"With the ingredients available, let's make mutton soup for lunch."

"Mutton soup? No problem, I like it. Mutton soup goes really well with wine. I'll go back and get a bottle of wine."

The Ma family was also very lively. With the presence of father and daughter Peng Mingjie and Peng Yongli, Ma Kui seemed to have opened his mouth and talked nonstop.

Peng Yongli and Ma Yan finished their meal in a hurry, then left home together and went to Zhou Chen's house.

When they arrived, Zhou Chen and Wang Xin were drinking. Seeing them coming, Wang Xin took the initiative to say, "Zhou Chen cooked mutton soup. Would you like to drink some?"

"No, we just ate and are empty-handed. You guys eat."

In the afternoon, Zhou Chen colored Peng Yongli's painting under the watchful eyes of Wang Xin and the other two. When the painting was completed, Peng Yongli could not hide the joy in her eyes.

It cannot be said to be a 100% restoration, and the painting is not as lively as the real person, but in Peng Yongli's eyes, she looks better in this painting than in real life. She does not think she is very beautiful, but she thinks this painting makes her look much more beautiful.

"Thank you, this is the best gift I have ever received." Peng Yongli was overjoyed.

Ma Yan was so envious that she felt a little jealous. Although she didn't have much interest in painting, the painting Zhou Chen drew for Peng Yongli was obviously extraordinary. Which woman doesn't like to be painted beautifully?

"Lili, happy days are still to come. Zhou Chen is here. If he can draw one picture, he can draw more. If you are together in the future, you can ask him to draw you however you want."

"sister."

Peng Yongli's face turned red. She had a crush on Zhou Chen but hadn't made it clear yet. How could she respond to Ma Yan's sudden words?

Zhou Chen was not afraid of teasing, but said with a smile: "Lili, if you like, I can help you draw in the future."

Peng Yongli responded shyly, feeling very happy.

At the Ma family, Ma Kui and Peng Mingjie were still drinking. As Peng Mingjie was talking, he turned the topic to Zhou Chen and began to ask Ma Kui about the situation.

"Old Ma, I have something I want to ask."

"What's the matter? Tell me. I will tell you everything I know."

Peng Mingjie organized his words and said, "Don't be afraid of you laughing at me, Old Ma. Actually, I'm not doing this for myself, but for Lili. Our Lili seems to be interested in Zhou Chen from your courtyard. You all know that I only have this one daughter, and I have to pay attention to her affairs. So I want to ask you about this Zhou Chen."

"Did Lili see Zhou Chen?"

Ma Kui and Wang Sufang were both stunned. This was something they had not expected.

"Lili and Zhou Chen haven't met much, right?"

"Yes, we've only met a few times. Last year, I met her on the bus when she and I came to Ningyang to attend college. You all know about that. Later, I met her again when I came to your place. I didn't take it too seriously at first, but who knew that the train tickets for going home before the New Year and the train tickets for coming to Ningyang this time were all bought by Lili."

"Hey, Lili is my daughter. I can tell what she's thinking at a glance. She's definitely attracted to that boy."

Ma Kui and Wang Sufang looked at each other, and then Ma Kui asked calmly: "What does Zhou Chen mean to Lili?"

Peng Mingjie slammed the table in anger, "Of course I need to say that. My daughter is so pretty and she's a college student. If that guy didn't have any ulterior motives, would he have to buy tickets for Lili again and again to please her? I think he has bad intentions towards Lili."

It was difficult for Xiao Ma Kui and Wang Sufang to comment on this. They both heard that Peng Mingjie was very dissatisfied with Zhou Chen, but they also had daughters and could see that he was more reluctant to part with his daughter and did not necessarily have a grudge against Zhou Chen.

"Lao Ma, sister-in-law, I heard from Lili that you are very familiar with him. He even treated sister-in-law. You must know him very well, right?"

Ma Kui nodded truthfully and said, "We are indeed very familiar with him."

Wang Sufang also said: "Xiao Zhou is a very good and capable young man with great potential."

Peng Mingjie nodded and said, "I heard from Lili that this guy was promoted to captain of the police after only a few years of work. He must have the ability, but Lili definitely doesn't understand his personality as well as you do."

Ma Kui said: "Speaking of Zhou Chen, there is a lot to say. This story has to start from when I was released from prison..."

He slowly told Peng Mingjie what he knew about Zhou Chen. The more he listened, the more surprised he was. It was really difficult for a young man whose parents had passed away to grow up step by step to where he is now, relying on his own abilities and doing so well.

"This child is smart, sensible, skilled at work, and very capable. Mingjie, I'm not saying anything good for him. Lili's conditions are very good, but Zhou Chen is not bad either. If Lili can be with Zhou Chen, they will definitely live a good life in the future."

Wang Sufang also said on behalf of Zhou Chen: "Old Ma is right. Xiao Zhou has a very kind heart. He has treated me for these years without charging a penny. Whether a person is truly kind cannot be judged in a short period of time, but in the long run, and Xiao Zhou is such a good person."

Peng Mingjie was very surprised when he heard the narration from Mr. and Mrs. Ma. He had actually seen through his daughter's thoughts over the past few days.

He didn't object to his daughter dating, but he wanted her to find a man worthy of entrusting her life to.

Zhou Chen, as described by Ma Kui and Wang Sufang, can take good care of his family and is a caring man. He is also capable at work and is highly regarded by his leaders. He is also cautious and knows how to behave in moderation in dealing with people and things.

If this is the case, then Zhou Chen is really worthy of his daughter, and it can even be said that he is more than qualified.

In his eyes, his own daughter is naturally the best, but that doesn't mean he doesn't know some of his daughter's problems.

Lili is not a girl who can take charge of the family. She needs a man who can lead her forward, help her and love her. Therefore, compared with people of the same age, a man like Zhou Chen, who is a few years older than her and very mature and stable, will be more suitable for her.

He gradually made up his mind. He believed in Ma Kui's vision. What's more, Lili herself liked him. In that case, let them look around.

Thinking of this, he felt relaxed and happily clinked glasses with Ma Kui again.

This time when she came to the Ma family, Peng Yongli did not leave at night. The adults of both families had agreed to let Peng Yongli live in the Ma family. The upstairs originally occupied by Ma Yan was given to Peng Yongli, and Ma Yan moved to another room downstairs. Ma Jian still lived in the same room with Ma Kui and his wife.

Peng Yongli doesn't live at Ma Kui's house every day. When her classes are tight, she still lives in school. When she is resting or has less busy classes, she will come to live at Ma's house.

This is a good thing for Zhou Chen. It won’t be so troublesome for him to meet Peng Yongli in the future.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 1372: Wang Xin, who ruins things, officially starts dating

In the blink of an eye, it has been more than half a month since Peng Yongli moved to Ma Kui's house. However, she does not come here every day. She can only stay here for about three days a week, but she will definitely come during holidays.

Everyone in the compound knew about Peng Yongli's existence, and even the affair between Zhou Chen and Peng Yongli had spread throughout the compound, which made Peng Yongli quickly become a celebrity in the compound.

Everyone in the compound knew that Zhou Chen had never been dating or had blind dates, and suddenly a girl who was suspected to be Zhou Chen's girlfriend showed up and was living in Ma Kui's house. How could people not be curious?

So the first few times Peng Yongli came to the compound, she would be surrounded and greeted by the neighbors in the compound. Now, more than half a month has passed, and the situation is no longer the same as it was at the beginning.

When Ma Kui returned home from get off work, he saw Wang Sufang and Ma Yan cooking, while Ma Jian was playing with small toys in the living room.

Ma Jian has a lot of toys. As the youngest child, although his family is not wealthy, they have never treated Ma Jian badly. However, the person who buys the most toys for Ma Jian is Zhou Chen. Zhou Chen understands children's minds best, so the toys he buys are also Ma Jian's favorites.

"Yan'er, where's Lili? Why can't I see her? Is she reading a book upstairs?"

Today is the weekend and Peng Yongli came back yesterday afternoon. He is particularly caring and doting on the daughter of his old friend and savior, even better than his own daughter.

Ma Yan said loudly: "What book are you reading? She is not at home. She went to Zhou Chen's house."

"What? He went to Zhou Chen's place again. Why didn't you stop him?"

Upon hearing this, Ma Kui immediately frowned. He didn't object to Peng Yongli and Zhou Chen dating, but after all, they had not officially started dating. If he kept going to Zhou Chen's house, what if something happened? How would he explain to his old brother?

"Stop? How can we stop her? Lili said that she went to Zhou Chen to ask for advice. No one in our family can help her. Only Zhou Chen can teach her."

Ma Kui was full of disbelief: "Lili is a college student. Zhou Chen has never been to college. How can he teach Lili? I think he has other intentions."

Ma Yan laughed and said, "You are good at showing off, but Dad, you are wrong. Zhou Chen is really a good teacher. I have witnessed it with my own eyes. Besides, you don't object to Lili and Zhou Chen being together, so why do you care so much now?"

"What do you know? Your Uncle Peng gave Lili to me, so I have to be responsible. We can be in a relationship, but we can't always be together. They are both very young. If something happens, how can I explain it to your Uncle Peng?"

"Dad, we are all in the courtyard. What can happen? You are just worrying too much."

Ma Kui glared: "I am worrying about nothing? Can you young people control yourself? I..."

"Old horse."

Wang Sufang interrupted Ma Kui and said dissatisfiedly: "You are such a grown-up, what nonsense are you talking about? You are just worrying about nothing. Xiao Zhou is not the kind of person you think."

"Humph."

Although Ma Kui did not refute, his tone did not sound very convinced. He felt that Zhou Chen was capable, but no matter how capable he was, he was still a man and a young man. They were a single man and a single woman, and they were in a passionate relationship. No one could guarantee what would happen.

Peng Mingjie entrusted his daughter to him, so he had to take good care of her, otherwise he would not be able to explain to his old brother.

"I'll go over and take a look."

"Mom, look at my dad. He worries so much about me and Wang Xin, and he's still doing the same to Lili and Zhou Chen."

Ma Yan is not a child anymore, how could she not understand what Ma Kui meant? She just pretended not to understand.

Before, she felt a little uncomfortable with her father's excessive concern for Lili, but now she no longer feels that way. She even wishes her old father would pay more attention to Lili and Zhou Chen, so that she and Wang Xin could have more time to spend together.

"Ahem, your dad is just like that, just ignore him."

Ma Kui came to the door of Zhou Chen's house. He did not knock on the door immediately, nor did he go in directly. Instead, he came to the window first and looked inside through the glass.

I saw Zhou Chen and Peng Yongli sitting at the desk in the room, discussing something while looking at the textbook.

Seeing this scene, he breathed a sigh of relief. As long as she was really studying, he turned around and left without disturbing her.

Inside the room, after Zhou Chen finished explaining the question, Peng Yongli's face was filled with amazement and admiration.

"Zhou Chen, you are amazing. You teach better than our teacher. I didn't quite understand it before, but after hearing what you said, I really understand it. If I don't know something in the future, I will come to you for advice."

"Okay, you can come see me whenever I'm at home."

Knowledge such as ancient Chinese characters and ancient Chinese language really does not pose a problem for Zhou Chen. What Peng Yongli said is also true. In terms of the knowledge reserves in the Chinese Department, he definitely has more and more detailed knowledge than their university teachers. In his hundreds of years of life, he has also lived for many years in several ancient dynasties.

Peng Yongli happily put away the book, and then looked at Zhou Chen's face. The more she looked, the more handsome he seemed to her.

The longer she spent with Zhou Chen, the more she discovered that Zhou Chen was different from others, whether it was his profound knowledge, his mature charm that far exceeded that of his peers, or other things.

She was just beginning to fall in love, and during this period she would always think of Zhou Chen's voice and appearance. She would think of him while eating, during class, before going to bed, and even dream about him.

In short, this man has made her deeply fallen.

Although she has never been in a relationship, she firmly believes that this is a sign of liking someone.

She could also feel that Zhou Chen liked her, because Zhou Chen was really good to her, completely different from how he treated other girls, but now they had not taken the initiative to break this window paper.

Seeing Peng Yongli's passionate and heart-beating eyes, Zhou Chen knew that the time had come, so he also looked at Peng Yongli, and his expression became serious.

"Lili, there is something I have always wanted to tell you."

"what?"

Zhou Chen's sudden seriousness made Peng Yongli instantly nervous. She had already guessed what Zhou Chen was going to say, so she didn't dare to look Zhou Chen in the eye.

But Zhou Chen stretched out his hands and gently placed them on her arms. This close contact made her face blush even more.

Zhou Chen turned Peng Yongli's body around to face him, and said slowly with a sincere look in his eyes: "I like you and want you to be my partner. I will be devoted to you, protect you, love you, and treat you well for the rest of my life. Lili, are you willing?"

The sudden confession was something she had fantasized about for a long time, but when it really happened, her heart still beat faster and her face became hot.

"I, I, do."

After stammering out the answer in her heart, Peng Yongli couldn't help feeling shy. She lowered her head and didn't dare to look at Zhou Chen.

Zhou Chen slowly held her cheeks and looked at her with burning eyes. Peng Yongli felt Zhou Chen's burning gaze and felt even more embarrassed, but she did not struggle. She just let Zhou Chen hold her cheeks and slowly closed her eyes.

Feeling Peng Yongli's affection, he no longer hesitated. He lowered his head slightly, moved closer, and kissed her.

The moment their lips touched, Peng Yongli's body suddenly became stiff, and her closed eyes suddenly opened, but looking at Zhou Chen who was so close to her, she slowly relaxed, closed her eyes again, and let Zhou Chen kiss her.

"Zhou Chen, come to my house at noon... Oh, mom, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I came at the wrong time, sorry to bother you, bye."

Wang Xin didn't even knock on the door and walked in directly. His voice was heard before he arrived. However, when he walked into the house, he saw a scene that he shouldn't have seen. He jumped up in shock, and then quickly left Zhou Chen's house with an apology.

It was a very pleasant atmosphere, but after Wang Xin's disturbance, of course it could no longer continue. Peng Yongli pushed Zhou Chen away, put away the books on the table with a red face, hugged them in her arms, and ran away.

"I'm going back."

"Slower."

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