Chapter 448 They'll be here tonight!
These two words were spoken casually, yet they instantly changed the expressions of Xibei and Xie Nanzhi.
"What kind of wedding would we have without you planning it?" Xibei frowned, her tone full of confusion. "Old Zhou, are you out of your mind? This isn't how you handle unrequited love. If you dare to stage a wedding to force her, do you believe Cui Xiao would fight you to the death?"
Xie Nanzhi frowned, her tone full of confusion, "I know Cui Xiao's temper. Your extreme approach will only push her further away."
Zhou Mubin couldn't stand it anymore. "If she doesn't agree, I'll make her agree."
His gaze darkened, and his voice hardened. "I was too lenient with her before, always thinking I'd take it slow and wait for her to be willing. But as you've seen, she doesn't take my feelings seriously at all."
He recalled Cui Xiao's indifference, and his possessiveness surged within him. "I plan to use some forceful methods. Anyway, she has to marry me."
Xi Bei's expression changed instantly. She put down the menu in her hand and said in a serious tone, "Old Zhou, are you crazy? I think you really are quite insane."
She became more and more agitated as she spoke, "It's not that she doesn't have feelings for you, it's just that she hasn't gotten over that hurdle in her heart. Can't you wait a little longer?"
Xie Nanzhi agreed, "Old Zhou, Xibei is right. You can't force feelings. You saved her, and her attitude towards you has just softened. If you force her now, all your previous efforts will be wasted."
Xie Nanzhi then said earnestly, "Feelings are something you can't force. A forced relationship is never sweet. Think about it, if Cui Xiao really doesn't want to get married, even if you use tricks to force her, she won't be happy after the marriage. Do you want to watch her give you the cold shoulder for the rest of her life?"
Zhou Mubin interrupted them, his tone stubborn, "I know her. She's just stubborn on the outside but soft on the inside. Once we're really married and she sees my sincerity, she'll naturally accept it. You don't need to persuade me; I've already made up my mind. The reason I came to you this time is to ask you to help me choose a wedding venue. She likes something simple, nothing too extravagant. Also, the wedding dress style should ideally be white satin; she looks good in white."
Xi Bei and Xie Nanzhi exchanged a glance, both seeing a deep sense of helplessness in each other's eyes.
They knew Zhou Mubin's personality all too well; once he made up his mind, nothing could change it.
Xie Nanzhi sighed, especially regarding Cui Xiao's matter, where he was terribly obsessive.
Xie Nanzhi's tone was somewhat heavy, "Old Zhou, we won't help you. You can't force a relationship. If you really care about her, don't pressure her. Doing this isn't loving her; it's hurting her and yourself."
After saying that, she pulled Xibei to her feet and said, "We're leaving now. Think it over carefully, don't wait until you lose it to regret it."
Watching the two figures resolutely leave, Zhou Mubin picked up the soda water on the table and drank it all in one gulp. The icy liquid chilled him from his throat to his heart, but it couldn't extinguish the stubbornness in his eyes.
He knew that Xibei and Xie Nanzhi meant well for him, but between him and Cui Xiao, it was never a matter of time.
Instead, the more he pressed her, the further she ran.
Zhou Mubin wanted no one but her in this life. So, even if it meant using some "dishonorable" methods, he was willing to do anything to be with her.
At 11 p.m., he started the engine, and the black Maybach silently disappeared into the night. However, his destination was not his apartment, but the Zhou family's old house in the suburbs.
It was almost midnight when the car drove into the old house gate.
The streetlights in the courtyard cast a dim yellow light, making the moss on the stone path stand out clearly.
Zhou Mubin got out of the car, and the housekeeper, Aunt Li, hurriedly came to greet him, "Second Young Master, why are you back so late?"
"Something came up. By the way, where's my mom?"
"Madam has already gone to bed, and the eldest young master is out socializing and hasn't returned yet."
Zhou Mubin entered the villa, changing his shoes. His tone was urgent, and he was already heading towards the main building's entrance hall. "How long has my mother been sleeping?"
Aunt Li hurriedly followed, "It's been almost an hour. Madam hasn't been sleeping well lately, and she only fell asleep after taking sleeping pills." Seeing Zhou Mubin walking very fast, she tried to stop him, "Second Young Master, let's talk about it tomorrow. Don't wake Madam up."
But Zhou Mubin didn't listen at all and went straight to the bedroom on the second floor.
The wooden stairs creaked softly underfoot, a sound that was particularly noticeable in the quiet night.
When he reached the bedroom door, he raised his hand and began to knock. The rapid and loud "knock, knock, knock" broke the silence of the building.
Aunt Li was so anxious that she stamped her feet and grabbed his arm tightly. "Young master, you mustn't do that! Madam finally fell asleep. She'll be angry if she's woken up."
She was no match for Zhou Mubin's strength, and he easily pushed her aside, leaving her helpless to watch him continue knocking on the door.
A few seconds later, a rustling sound came from inside the door, followed by Zhou's mother's angry voice, still half-asleep, "Who is it? What's going on in the middle of the night!"
The door clicked open, and Zhou's mother, wearing a silk nightgown, her hair disheveled, her eyes bloodshot and filled with anger, was clearly dragged out of her sleep.
Ignoring his mother's anger, Zhou Mubin stepped forward and asked, "Mom, have you chosen the wedding house I asked you to look at? Ideally, it would be a large flat with a sea view, or a detached villa with a courtyard. Cui Xiao prefers a quiet environment."
Zhou's mother was stunned for a few seconds, clearly not understanding why he suddenly asked this question. Then her anger intensified. She raised her hand and slapped her forehead, saying irritably, "What's wrong with you? I just took my medicine and fell asleep, and you woke me up. I'm still looking at the wedding room, what's the rush? Besides, what about Cui Xiao..."
“You don’t need to worry about Cui Xiao. I have my own way of getting her to agree.” Zhou Mubin interrupted his mother, his eyes firm. “I need to make a decision as soon as possible, and the wedding preparations need to start early. We can’t delay. Give me the information on the properties you’ve found tomorrow, and I’ll take some time to go and check them out myself.”
Looking at Zhou Mubin's stubborn appearance, Zhou's mother frowned deeply.
Zhou's mother had heard her eldest son mention his relationship with Cui Xiao. She was a good girl, and it was her son's fault for letting her down over the years. It was only right that she ignored him.
I called her last night to talk about marriage, but Zhou's mother didn't take it seriously. She'd heard about that girl's temper; she definitely wouldn't compromise easily.
Who would have thought they'd come tonight?
Zhou's mother sighed and reached out to pull him to sit on the sofa in the corridor. "Don't be in such a hurry. Tell me, what's going on between you and Cui Xiao? Last time I asked you, you said you were still pursuing her. Why are you suddenly in such a hurry to settle on a wedding house?"
Zhou Mubin had no time to elaborate, and simply repeated, "Mom, don't ask so many questions, just do as I say. The wedding house must be settled as soon as possible, I'll handle the rest."
He stood up, clearly not intending to talk any longer. "I'll stay here for the night and give you the documents tomorrow morning."
After saying that, he walked towards his bedroom, leaving Zhou's mother and Aunt Li standing there, their faces full of question marks.
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