Chapter 71 It’s okay to lose, the important thing is to participate

After Zhou Chaolu arrived, Zhou Jibai's parents also arrived one after another.

Although Zhou Bochen and Zhao Yang arrived together, they both looked unhappy, as if they had just had an argument. During the meal, the two of them sat as if they were separated by a galaxy.

Money brings life, and time hasn't left any traces on their faces. Furthermore, in their youth, they were all incredibly handsome, save for Zhou Baichen's few wisps of silver at the temples. To call them young men and women in their early twenties is a bit of an exaggeration; after all, the allure of golden years is there, but no one could tell they were approaching fifty.

Zhao Yang sat with the old lady at the south seat, while Zhou Baichen sat alone at the north seat of the long dining table.

Several younger generations sat on both sides.

Zhou Xu and Ruoyu sat on the left with joy, while Shihuai, Zhou Jibai, and Zhou Chaolu sat on the right.

Ever since Zhou Xu grew up and was able to manage the group on his own, the elderly couple Zhou Baichen and Zhao Yang began traveling around the world.

Last month, when Zhou Xu and his friends went to Country A for a trip, they met up with them and spent a few days together.

So Huanyu was no stranger to her grandparents. She was so happy to see Zhou Baichen and Zhao Yang that she kept asking them to hug her.

Zhao Yang stretched out her hand, "Come, let grandma hug you."

She happily cooperated and leaned her body into Zhao Yang's arms.

After falling into Zhao Yang's arms, Huan Yue cast an earnest gaze on Zhou Bai Chen again, and pointed her little finger at him: "Yeah yeah!"

Zhao Yang didn't even look at Zhou Bochen, but smiled teasingly: "How about I give you a new grandfather?"

Huanyu didn't know what this meant, but seeing her grandma smiling so happily, she nodded her head and said, "Good!"

Zhou Baichen's face was gloomy: ...

The three siblings of the Zhou family were certain in their hearts: they must have had another quarrel.

This old couple were childhood sweethearts, but they had always been at odds with each other and disliked each other. Zhao Yang had always been bright and outgoing since she was a child, not your average rich girl.

Zhou Baichen appears to be dignified and calm, but in reality he is a scheming person. He is very strict and he also wants Zhaoyang to follow suit. Zhou Baichen says Zhaoyang is not like a normal person, and Zhaoyang calls Zhou Baichen a dog with eyes.

Hey! No one would have thought that at such a young age, these two would inexplicably fall in love with each other.

When they first entered college, the two of them tasted the forbidden fruit. Unexpectedly, they succeeded at once, and the two teenagers were forced to become parents.

Even if they got married and had Zhou Xu, they were still young and childish.

A small quarrel every three days and a big quarrel every seven days has become the norm. However, every time, Zhou Baichen bows his head and asks for peace.

Zhou Xu, Zhou Jibai and Zhou Chaolu were already used to it. They continued to eat and drink as usual even though they saw them not getting along.

Shi Huai could smell the smell of gunpowder and ate the food on the plate in small bites.

Zhou Jibai glanced at her and saw that she was a little nervous, so he leaned over and whispered in her ear, "It's only a matter of time before your beautiful daughter-in-law meets her parents-in-law. Why are you so nervous?"

Shi Huai basically never communicated with his parents-in-law.

Hearing Zhou Jibai's teasing words, Shi Huai nudged Zhou Jibai with his elbow in annoyance, telling him not to get so close to him.

In his previous life, Shi Huai met his parents-in-law a few days after his marriage, and within a week they went abroad.

At that time, it was grandma's birthday and none of the three of them came back.

The two of them just returned to the country during the New Year's banquet. Zhao Yang lost all face at the banquet, and he also encountered the incident that happened to Zhou Chaolu after the New Year. He has been depressed ever since.

Zhao Yang stayed in the house all day long and never came out, and Zhou Baichen often stayed away from home. Both of them were immersed in the sorrow of losing their daughter in middle age.

As he thought about it, Shi Huai couldn't help but look at Zhou Zhaolu. At this moment, Zhou Zhaolu was playing with her phone, and judging by her gestures, she seemed to be sending a message to someone.

The accumulation of these things inevitably made her feel a little annoyed. While Zhou Chaolu was still at home these few days, she had to find out more and follow up.

Zhou Baichen, Zhao Yang and Zhou Chaolu all learned that the engagement gift from their grandparents was repaired by Shi Huai.

When we first met Shi Huai, our impression of her was not very good, but after learning about this incident, our opinion of her changed.

Zhao Yang and Shi Huai were relatively close, so Zhao Yang took the initiative to talk to Shi Huai.

Ask her how she is doing recently, is it hard to be pregnant? I bought a lot of imported supplements from abroad and asked Shi Huai to take them on time.

Every line of Shi Huai has a response.

The meal was quite lively.

After dinner, the old lady wanted to take a nap, and the others also planned to go to their own rooms to rest.

It was still early, and Shi Huai took the initiative to suggest, "Do you want to play mahjong together?"

Zhao Yang's eyes lit up when she heard about playing mahjong. She was also a very outgoing person, so when she heard about the entertainment activities, she happily agreed: "Okay, me, you. Ruoyu and Chaolu can just make up a table."

Zhou Baichen frowned as he listened: "Didn't you say on the way back that you were tired and sleepy and wanted to sleep?"

Zhao Yang rolled his eyes speechlessly: "What do you care about me?"

Zhou Baichen: “…”

"I...I'll let it go." Ruoyu refused softly, "I won't fight."

Zhao Yang teased, "Your husband knows how to do it, let him teach you."

Zhou Xu stood beside Ruoyu and said in a deep voice, "Well, I'll teach you from the side."

Zhao Yang personally taught the three children in the family how to play mahjong. When he had nothing to do, he would take the three children to the chess and card room at home to play mahjong.

Among them, Zhou Jibai is the one with the best card skills. Whenever he is around, Zhaoyang loses to Hongwen every time.

Now that she has a daughter-in-law, playing mahjong with her and her daughter is exactly what she has always dreamed of!

Zhou Zhaolu: "I'll forget it. You go play with my second brother."

"What could be the matter?" Zhao Yang gave her a sharp look and pulled her by the back of her collar. "Are you in a hurry to go on a date?"

Even if she could make up with Zhou Baichen and play mahjong together, she would never play with that son of a bitch Zhou Jibai.

Zhou Jibai didn't know when he walked up to Zhao Yang, a smile on his lips: "What's wrong with fighting with me? Dad's assets will back you up, what are you afraid of?"

Zhao Yang gritted his teeth: "Shut up."

Under Zhao Yang's coercion, Zhou Chaolu had no choice but to join their camp.

When they arrived at the entertainment floor, Zhou Jibai and Zhou Baichen were disdainfully driven aside to play Go.

Zhou Xu sat behind Ruoyu and taught her how to play mahjong step by step.

Zhao Yang rubbed his hands eagerly: "Wait until Ayu learns it, can you give her some encouragement?"

Ruoyu felt a little pressured. Zhao Yang, Zhou Chaolu and Shi Huai were all veteran players, and she had just learned... wouldn't this half-baked card skill just make Zhou Xu lose money?

Zhou Xu and Ruoyu exchanged a glance and said, "It's okay to lose. The important thing is to participate."

"Okay." Ruoyu lowered her eyes and silently took away the hand that was rubbing her palm back and forth.

It would be unacceptable not to chat about gossip during a mahjong game. When Ruoyu was able to play well, Zhaoyang took the initiative to start a chat.

Zhou Chaolu had known Ruoyu when she was only thirteen or fourteen years old. Seeing that Shihuai also had a gentle personality, they gradually became familiar with each other.

Zhou Zhaolu asked Shi Huai with a deep feeling: "Second sister-in-law, how did you endure my second brother's vicious mouth?"

Shi Huai's hand holding the cards trembled, and she quietly turned around to glance at Zhou Jibai who was playing Go with Zhou Baichen not far away.

After confirming that he didn't hear their conversation, Shi Huai whispered, "Sometimes I want to tie his mouth shut with a rubber band."