Knowing full well that her husband was intentionally trying to comfort her, Shen Wei nodded in agreement, but deep down she didn't hold out much hope.

...

As night fell, Zhou Zehao went directly to the hotel where Xie Huanyu was staying.

Xie Huanyu was still in shock when the person standing at the door walked right past him into the room.

She was somewhat displeased, but after closing the door, she followed him, asking, "Why are you here?"

"The night is long, and I was just worried you'd be lonely, so I came to check on you."

He sat down on the soft couch, raised an eyebrow with interest, and then answered, only abandoning his teasing tone when he saw the woman's expression change.

"The old man is back, and I don't want to stay at home!"

Zhou Shengyu is actually back now?

Xie Huanyu was slightly taken aback, wondering whether the other party had discovered something or was backing down.

Taking in the other person's reaction without making a sound, Zhou Zehao's voice suddenly turned cold, "Did that old man contact you privately after that day?!"

Sensing the certainty in those words, Xie Huanyu didn't try to hide anything and answered truthfully.

"Yes, please help me find someone!"

Haha, it really inspired him, didn't it?

Zhou Zehao licked his back teeth with his tongue, his expression immediately turning sinister. He stared intently at the woman in front of him. "You didn't say anything you shouldn't have, did you?"

"I've learned my lesson, how dare I act rashly again!"

These repeated probing made Xie Huanyu somewhat annoyed, and her tone became unfriendly, "You should have investigated these matters long ago, so why ask questions you already know the answers to?"

But she doesn't seem to have learned her lesson!

Zhou Zehao spoke noncommittally, then slowly stood up, walked over, and whispered in Xie Huanyu's ear, "A wise man knows when to yield."

"Once I successfully inherit the Zhou family, you'll naturally reap the rewards!"

Xie Huanyu unconsciously took a step back and replied with a forced smile, "Since Young Master Zhou has said that, then I'll wait and see."