That night, the banquet ended, and the guests departed.

All who came looked at Zhong Tingyue and couldn't help but admire her.

Needless to say, she is elegant and outstanding in appearance, and also gentle and kind, making her an excellent daughter-in-law.

"You got a great deal," a relative nudged Chu's mother and said.

"I, her, you..." Chu's mother wanted to expose Zhong Tingyue's true colors, but she didn't know where to start, so she could only hum softly and sulk.

People all think she has a good daughter-in-law, but little do they know how wicked Zhong Tingyue is!

After many relatives left, Chu Fang carried the firecrackers and fireworks he had bought out of the house, lit the fireworks, and with a booming sound, one after another brilliant firework bloomed in the night sky, which was very beautiful.

"Wuhu..."

Holding the so-called 'dragon dance stick,' Chu's mother swung her arms and spun it in the air. Sparks shone on her face, which was filled with joy, as innocent as a child's.

"Is Auntie having fun?" Zhong Tingyue asked.

Chu's mother's smile faded, and she said with a sour face, "It's not fun."

"Then stop playing, this is what I bought."

Chu's mother turned her gaze to her precious child, who shrugged.

Zhong Tingyue actually bought this 'dragon dance stick' with her own money. She said that Chu's mother would definitely like it. Indeed, women understand women better.

Chu's mother's lips suddenly pouted, as if she had suffered a great injustice.

"You're bullying me!"

Chu's father and Chu Fang's grandmother immediately turned their gazes over, while Chu Fang tugged at Zhong Tingyue's sleeve. Zhong Tingyue could only sigh helplessly: "Auntie, I bought these fireworks especially for you. Play with them as you like."

She was just casually teasing her future mother-in-law, which immediately attracted everyone's attention.

This future mother-in-law often says she'll be bullied by me, but I'm the one who's being bullied.

Upon hearing this, Chu's mother immediately beamed with joy, tilted her chin up, and proudly continued waving her 'dragon dance stick,' overjoyed.

Zhong Tingyue, you think you can bully me? You're still too green. I've watched "Empresses in the Palace" dozens of times.

Zhong Tingyue withdrew her gaze and looked at Chu Fang: "You two have spoiled your aunt."

Why did you provoke her?

"I need to let her know that I won't spoil her!"

Chu Fang: "..."

He seemed to have foreseen their life after marriage, with Chu's mother and Zhong Tingyue scheming against each other and fighting each other.

To this, Chu Fang can only say... ...very much looking forward to it!

These two are no pushovers; each has their own methods, and the scene was absolutely spectacular.

The fireworks display lasted for more than half an hour and then it was over. Chu's mother looked unhappy. She hadn't even had a chance to have some fun before it was all over.

Chu Fang had no choice but to say that he would buy more fireworks on New Year's Eve to satisfy his interest.

After the fireworks ended, the family cleaned the house, and once it was clean, they went upstairs to sleep.

In the following days, Chu Fang took Zhong Tingyue to meet many people, including classmates, friends, and neighbors, telling them that he already had a fiancée, the woman he would spend his life with.

Chu Fang also took Zhong Tingyue for a tour of the town.

As time passed, it was the 28th day of the Lunar New Year. People who had been working away from home returned one after another, and the town was bustling with activity. Zhong Tingyue was also preparing to go home.

After all, she hadn't married into the Chu family yet, and she would eventually have to return to her own home for the New Year. Moreover, Gao Ruoyun had urged her many times.

On the day I left, the sky over Chengdu was hazy.

Chu Yi grabbed Zhong Tingyue's arm: "Sister-in-law, I can't bear to part with you."

"See you in Shanghai." Zhong Tingyue patted her sister-in-law's head.

She liked Chu Yi very much. He was cheerful, generous and enthusiastic, and had some similarities with Zhong Rou, but unlike Zhong Rou, he didn't have Zhong Rou's domineering attitude of "the world is number one and she is number two".

This younger sister-in-law has become much more sensible.

"Auntie, Uncle, Grandma, Grandpa, Grandma..." After comforting Chu Yi for a few moments, Zhong Tingyue turned around and greeted the elders of the Chu family, "I'm leaving now. Please take good care of yourselves."

Everyone nodded and smiled.

They were very satisfied with Zhong Tingyue; she was top-notch in every way, and she was truly in love with Chu Fang.

"Auntie, I'm leaving." Zhong Tingyue's gaze fell on Chu's mother, a faint smile appearing on her delicate face. "Take care, don't worry about me."

“I wasn’t worried about you!” Chu’s mother said, her neck stiff.

“Last night I clearly heard someone worrying about my safety and health. Did I mishear?” Zhong Tingyue waved her hand. “I was going to thank you, but never mind.”

"Yes, that's exactly what I'm worried about." Hearing this, Chu's mother jumped up and down.

"You just said you weren't worried."

"I was doing good deeds anonymously."

Everyone around laughed. Zhong Tingyue didn't bother to ask why she had left her name again, and said in a clear voice, "Auntie, thank you."

"hey-hey... ..."

Upon hearing this, Chu's mother straightened up, her face full of pride.

No matter how capable you are, Zhong Tingyue, you still have to thank me.

I won this round in the end!

After exchanging a few pleasantries with the Chu family, he got into his car and drove away, disappearing around the bend.

As the car headed towards Chengdu, Zhong Tingyue, fiddling with the tabby cat's paws, turned to look at Chu Fang: "Why aren't you saying anything?"

"I don't want to talk about it," Chu Fang replied.

"Don't you want me to leave?" she asked, stretching her swan-like neck.

"Yes!" Chu Fang answered honestly, and said, "I want to find a basement, lock you in there with ropes, and you can't go anywhere."

"Ugh~~~, Mr. Chu, you're such a pervert!"

Chu Fang glanced at her sideways, his face showing no fear, but rather excitement: "What? You want to try?"

This woman likes tattoos and follows the "young, sexy" trend; she might actually have that intention.

The basement was dark and gloomy; ropes were strung together, limbs tightly bound...

The more I think about it, the more perverse it becomes...

It has a somewhat Japanese style.

Along the way, Zhong Tingyue did most of the talking, demanding that Chu Fang abide by 'male virtues', not to have contact with other girls, not to look directly at beautiful women, and not to 'come out of the closet'. Yes, you read that right, 'come out of the closet'.

After all, this basin has nurtured men and women who are quite different from others. Compared to cheating, she is more worried about 'coming out'.

Upon arriving at Chengdu Airport, Zhong Tingyue became much quieter. Chu Fang said, "Continue talking, why did you stop?"

"I'm tired, I don't want to talk."

Upon entering the airport, Chu Fang draped a white scarf over her shoulders and said softly, "The Central Plains is different from Chengdu; it's very cold. Put on some warm clothes after you get off the plane."

"I know." Zhong Tingyue didn't dwell on who was from the Central Plains. She didn't like this kind of parting scene. She dragged her suitcase towards the waiting room. "Alright, I'm leaving. Take care of yourself. Come pick me up from my house after the Spring Festival."

Chu Fang gazed at the graceful figure, lightly wrapped in a beige down jacket, a striking contrast to the dark suitcase. Her steps were steady, her long hair swaying gently in the wind, leaving behind a warm silhouette that was particularly captivating in the cold.

He sighed as he watched the object disappear from sight, feeling an emptiness in his heart, as if a piece of it was missing.

After standing there stunned for half a minute, Chu Fang left the airport.

After leaving Chengdu Airport, Chu Fang did not return to the town first, but went to his elder brother Chu Yongquan's company.

A few days ago, I held a banquet, and my eldest brother, Chu Yongquan, went home for a while. He then returned to work in Chengdu. Today, my eldest brother is also going home, so I'm picking him up to go home together.

We arrived at my brother's building shortly after driving.

He looked up at the tall buildings.

My brother's company is doing well.

Following the given address, Chu Fang went up to the building and entered the elevator. He stood at the back, with two men in suits in front of him, talking quietly.

“Manager, shouldn’t you reconsider? Yuhong Company is a company personally overseen by the boss. Wouldn’t what we’re doing go against the boss’s wishes?” one of the young men in a suit said hesitantly.

Chu Fang raised an eyebrow.

Yuhong Company is the company of the eldest brother, Chu Yongquan.

The manager said, "The boss did give Yuhong Company some pointers, but it was just a casual remark. And with just that one sentence, our company has given up a lot of projects and profits for nothing. What's wrong with us asking him for a kickback? That's perfectly normal."

He paused, then continued, "When you meet the CEO of Yuhong Company, I won't say anything. You can subtly hint to that boss in private. I think he'll understand. Don't worry, if I have food, you'll have food too."

The young man in the suit nodded.