Chapter 104 Her True Happiness

"Oh my, that's so sweet! When you get married, you absolutely have to ask me to be your bridesmaid! I'll prepare myself and wear my prettiest dress to stand next to you!"

Zhou Shufen suddenly shook her head.

She raised her hand and gently wiped away the tears on her cheeks.

Although his tone was gentle, it carried an unwavering seriousness.

"No... I think it's too hasty to get married now. We need to get to know each other better and spend more time together to see if we can truly integrate into each other's lives."

She knew all too well that marriage was not a game, and it was not something that could be decided on a whim.

They have only just begun to enter each other's worlds.

Many details of life have yet to be experienced together.

The mundane details of daily life, like firewood, rice, oil, and salt.

Disputes arising from differing opinions.

How to cope with difficulties.

These are the things that truly test a relationship.

If the foundation of a relationship is not solid enough, life in the future will only become unbearable.

She had been married once before and had given her all, but in the end, all she received was betrayal and heartbreak.

That experience is like a deep scar.

It's hidden deep in my heart, never fully healed.

That's why.

This time, she didn't want to enter into a relationship on a whim.

She wanted stability, peace of mind, and true happiness.

"Okay, whatever you say."

Guo Zhenyi immediately responded, without the slightest impatience or disappointment.

He looked into her eyes, his tone firm yet gentle.

"Let's not rush, take it slow. I'll accompany you no matter how slow you want to go. We have a long life ahead of us, and I have plenty of patience and sincerity."

Yao Mingzhu listened from the side, feeling a mix of emotions.

She felt that it was truly remarkable that the two lovers had come together.

But she still had doubts in her heart.

"I'm just wondering, if you two get along so well, why don't you get married sooner?"

In her opinion, the two of them were a match made in heaven.

“I know you genuinely care about us, Sister Mingzhu.”

Zhou Shufen gave her a gentle smile.

"But relationships are like cooking soup; if the heat isn't right, there's no use in rushing it."

She held Guo Zhenyi's hand tightly, their fingers naturally intertwined.

"We understand each other and are willing to wait, so there's no rush."

Guo Zhenyi looked at Zhou Shufen with gentle eyes, then turned to Yao Mingzhu.

"Yes, a stable relationship is essential for a lasting relationship. The current situation is just right."

"Alright, I won't interfere in your affairs anymore. You can make your own decisions!"

Yao Mingzhu sighed helplessly.

She came today to see how Zhou Shufen's shop was being renovated.

Upon entering, I was met with two people exchanging tender glances.

She almost thought she had gone to the wrong place.

"Is the shop properly cleaned? Are the walls painted evenly? Is there anything I can help you with?"

Yao Mingzhu walked slowly into the store and looked around at the layout.

"It's almost done. Everything that needed painting has been painted, the lights have been installed, and the furniture is all in place."

Zhou Shufen followed beside her with a smile.

"What do you think? Isn't the color scheme too busy? I'm worried that customers will be overwhelmed when they come in."

"Great! Really great!"

Yao Mingzhu nodded repeatedly.

"It's clear you put a lot of thought into it. The lighting is soft, and the wall color is warm. It makes you feel comfortable as soon as you walk in, like you're at home. I'm sure a lot of people will come to support us on opening day!"

She gave a thumbs up.

"I feel reassured now that you've said that."

Zhou Shufen breathed a sigh of relief.

As they chatted, the hands of the wall clock quietly slid past six o'clock.

After discussing it, the three of them decided to go out for dinner together.

The four dishes and one soup were served, their aroma filling the air.

Yao Mingzhu stared intently at Zhou Shufen and Guo Zhenyi across from her, her eyes full of curiosity.

The two seemed like a perfect match, but they just wouldn't bring up marriage.

"Sis, if you keep staring at us while we eat, we're both about to get restless."

Zhou Shufen finally couldn't help but laugh and said.

"If this keeps up, I'm afraid I'll spit out all the rice."

"I really don't understand it."

Yao Mingzhu rested her chin on her hand.

"You two, one reliable and steady, the other gentle and considerate, you complement each other perfectly. Why aren't you in a hurry? Are you going to wait another seven or eight years?"

"Alright, alright, Mingzhu, let's eat."

Zhou Shufen quickly tried to smooth things over.

"The food is getting cold, and it won't taste good when it's cold."

She and Guo Zhenyi exchanged a glance, her cheeks slightly flushed.

The waiter then brought over a pot of steaming hot and sour soup.

Attracted by the aroma, Yao Mingzhu focused on drinking the soup.

"This soup is just the right amount of sour, and the spiciness is just right too, it's amazing!"

Finally, that matter was no longer mentioned, and the atmosphere became more relaxed.

After finishing her meal, Yao Mingzhu had other things to attend to, so she said goodbye to Zhou Shufen and Guo Zhenyi.

Zhou Shufen and Guo Zhenyi returned to the renovation site.

They were busy until it got dark.

A busy day is coming to an end, and it's time to say goodbye.

But the two had just started dating and were unwilling to break up so soon.

Guo Zhenyi stood beside Zhou Shufen, his gaze fixed on her face.

"Would you like to... come to my place for a while?"

As soon as he said it, he realized it might be misunderstood and quickly explained.

"That's not what I meant. I just... I just wanted to invite you to my place for a cup of tea, chat for a bit, and relax. I've been pretty tired today..."

After he finished speaking, he felt that he hadn't explained things clearly at all.

He simply stopped talking.

"OK."

Zhou Shufen couldn't help but chuckle as she looked at him.

She didn't actually want to go home so early.

The two got into Guo Zhenyi's car hand in hand.

They were like a couple; a simple glance or a touch could make their hearts flutter.

Tonight, Zhou Shufen decided not to go back.

As soon as the car came to a stop, she dialed the number.

The phone was answered; it was Qin Guifang's voice.

"Guifang, I'm not going back tonight."

Zhou Shufen got straight to the point.

"Not coming back? Where are you going to stay tonight?"

Qin Guifang's voice was full of worry.

"It's so cold outside, are you going to stay at someone else's house? Will there be anyone to take care of you?"

"I'm with Uncle Guo now, and we'll be here tonight."

Zhou Shufen did not hide anything and told her the truth.

When Guo Zhenyi heard Zhou Shufen say that, his ears immediately perked up.

Hearing her directly acknowledge their relationship filled me with a sense of satisfaction.

From this day forward, he finally has a formal status in the Zhou family.

"Oh? Really? That's wonderful! You've finally taken this step, I'm so happy for you! Uncle Guo must be so happy, right?"

Qin Guifang jumped up excitedly on the other end of the phone.

Zhou Shufen quickly covered the microphone with her left hand.

"Keep your voice down! What are you yelling about? He's right next to us!"

If Guo Zhenyi heard Qin Guifang say these words, he would probably be overjoyed.

"I'm just happy for Mom, so I won't say any more."

Qin Guifang's voice was filled with undisguised joy.

"What's wrong? Why are you laughing so happily? And why did you say Uncle Guo was especially happy?"

Zhou Haiqing stood at the kitchen doorway, his eyes full of doubt.