Chapter 293 Tell the Reason

"Uncle and aunt, you have worked hard on the journey! Aya has worked hard too!" Zhou Hansheng was very polite. When he arrived in front of the carriage, he jumped off the horse and stepped forward to salute.

Zhao Lixiang and Zhao Lin perked up when they saw Zhou Hansheng. They rushed to lift the car curtain and called out "Brother Zhou!" with a smile. Their eyes subconsciously looked behind Zhou Hansheng and were suddenly disappointed. "Brother Zhou, why didn't Anian come?" "Yes, I missed Anian too!" "Anian said he would come to see us!"

Zhou Hansheng's expression froze slightly, and he actually felt a little guilty. "Uh, Nian, he's in the capital. When you get there, Brother Zhou will definitely bring him to you, okay?"

Only then did Zhao Lixiang and Zhao Lin nod happily.

"Um!"

"Okay, okay, we brought him a lot of gifts, all bought on the road!"

"Yes!"

Zhao Xiang and Deng both smiled helplessly.

On the way back to Beijing, every afternoon after checking in, as long as there was time, Zhao Liya, Hu Ling and Qu Yutao would take the two children to the city for a stroll and buy many small things.

There is nothing wrong with reading thousands of books and traveling thousands of miles. Zhao Xiang did not stop them and let Zhao Liya and the others wander around.

The two children have a good relationship with Zhou Nian and think about him in everything.

Zhou Hansheng was also a little surprised and touched, and laughed: "Okay, Brother Zhou will definitely bring him to you!"

After a few pleasantries, Zhou Hansheng smiled and said, "My nephew has already booked an inn in the city. Let's go in first."

Zhao Xiang and Deng naturally had no objections and nodded, "Thank you for your hard work!"

"Uncle and aunt, you're welcome. This is what I should do." Zhou Hansheng said with a smile, humble and respectful, and couldn't help but glance at Zhao Liya.

Zhao Liya met his eyes, raised the corners of her lips slightly, and lowered the car curtain.

The capital doesn't seem so scary anymore.

Following Zhou Hansheng into the city, they checked into the inn. Zhao Xiang and Deng were both very satisfied. The inn was quiet and clean, a peaceful place amidst the hustle and bustle, which showed that Zhou Hansheng had put a lot of thought into it.

Mrs. Deng couldn't help but sigh and smile at Zhao Xiang, "I was a little dissatisfied at first, worried that Han Sheng wouldn't treat Ya'er well. But this kid is quite attentive and is a perfect match for our Ya'er."

Zhao Xiang also smiled helplessly: "If possible, I don't want Ya'er to have anything to do with him anymore, but it's fate! We should trust Ya'er's judgment."

Deng could only sigh helplessly: "Master is right, alas."

If they had to blame Zhou Hansheng for being too cunning, they would have definitely nipped the budding idea in the bud if they had known his identity from the beginning. Unfortunately, by the time they wanted to stop him, it was too late.

The most important thing is that Zhao Liya likes him. How can they not be soft-hearted towards Zhou Hansheng, but how can they bear to stop their daughter?

Zhao Xiang said with a gloating look, "Anyway, let him explain this matter to Ya'er himself!"

When the group checked into the inn, it was only around 4:30 in the afternoon and the sun had not yet set. However, the sunlight in the north is different from that in the south. It is very cool under the large shadows cast. The wind blows away the sweat. As long as you don't stay under the sun, you won't feel very hot even at noon.

Having just escaped from the humidity and heat of the south, this refreshing and cool feeling makes people feel more comfortable.

Zhao Lixiang and Zhao Lin, brother and sister, were used to strolling around, so they naturally couldn't stay still. Hu Ling and Qu Yutao called two servants to follow them and took them out.

The two children still wanted their sister to come with them, so Hu Ling and Qu Yutao smiled and tried to change the subject to comfort them. The two of them had a tacit understanding: Master Zhou and Xiaoya hadn't seen each other for so long, so of course they had to give them the opportunity to have a good chat alone.

Zhou Hansheng understood and smiled at Zhao Liya, "Would you like to go horseback riding? How about we go out of town for a stroll? The scenery outside the city is quite nice, and it's not far away. We still have time."

Zhao Liya's eyes lit up and she smiled at him: "Okay!"

She wanted to go even if she didn't have time. Anyway, with him around, she didn't need to worry about anything.

Zhou Hansheng was very happy: "I have asked someone to prepare the horses, let's go!"

"Um!"

The two men each led their horses out of the back door of the inn, rode their horses, and slowly left the city.

Zhou Hansheng led her to the northeast. After about four or five miles, the scenery gradually became quieter. Suddenly, a field of emerald green reeds and vast expanse of water appeared before their eyes. Egrets and other water birds were either flying leisurely at low altitudes or lowering their heads to search for food slowly in the shallows.

At the junction of the distant mountains, the sun, having restrained its blazing rays, gradually sank behind the peaks, its golden rays slanting down onto the water, a patchwork of light dancing and glittering, adding a touch of brilliant color to the scene between the green mountains and clear waters.

It is indeed a place with beautiful scenery.

"The reed marshes in the north are so beautiful!" Zhao Liya exclaimed in admiration. She felt relaxed and happy, and all the tiredness from the journey disappeared.

Zhao Liya squatted by the water and washed her hands. The cool water vapor made her feel more refreshed.

She tilted her head and was startled to see Zhou Hansheng looking uneasy. He smiled at her, as if to cover up his uneasiness.

That smile didn't look forced.

"What's the matter with you?"

Zhao Liya shook off the water droplets on her hands, stood up and walked to his side.

Zhou Hansheng: "Uh, I..."

Zhou Hansheng had never felt so awkward and conflicted before. He had so much to say but didn't know how to express it—he didn't know how to say it so that she wouldn't get angry.

Zhao Liya stared at him intently, and suddenly asked, "Did you do something to offend me?"

"No!" Zhou Hansheng was shocked and quickly denied: "How is that possible!"

If he dared, not only would she be angry, but her father would not let him go either.

"So your parents don't approve of our marriage?"

Zhao Liya didn't feel embarrassed to mention this kind of thing, she just mentioned it openly.

"Of course not!" Zhou Hansheng denied, feeling 90% confident and 10% guilty.

Because his parents did not disagree, but there were people in his family who did disagree.

"What could that be?" What made you so embarrassed and hesitant to speak? Zhao Liya was a little curious.

Zhou Hansheng: “.”

"Aya, haven't you always been curious about my identity?"

Zhao Liya was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "I'm not really curious, but I was indeed waiting for you to tell me."

I was a little curious at first, but then I calmed down. Anyway, he would have to tell me sooner or later.

Zhou Hansheng glanced at her and said softly, "Well, we were engaged before."

"Huh?" Zhao Liya was stunned, very surprised: "We were engaged? When did it happen?"

Not only was she surprised, she was also a little delighted. So, was it fate that destined them to be together? This was truly unexpected!

Zhou Hansheng was even more confused: "That's right, that's right before."

"Before..." Zhao Liya came to her senses a little.

(End of this chapter)