"I heard you went to try on your wedding attire today?" Qin Siyuan glanced at his clothes. "You're wearing this?"
Tong Zhao was silent for a moment, then raised her eyes to tentatively explain, "He hadn't reacted to me much before. I heard that Young Master Shan likes this style, so I wanted to see if it would work."
"Don't act on your own in the future."
"I see."
"Why did you stop at the door for so long?" Qin Siyuan stepped down the steps, his eyes fixed on Tong Zhao's face.
Tong Zhao's palms were slightly sweaty: "Shan Song plans to take me to the Zhou family before the wedding, and also—"
"Brother, what are you doing here? Father sent me to find you." Qin Chong's voice interrupted their conversation.
As he approached, Qin Chong noticed another person and his expression changed drastically: "What are you doing here?"
In front of Tong Zhao, Qin Siyuan did not ignore his younger brother Qin Chong. He responded indifferently that he would go right away and told Qin Chong to go first, then gestured for Tong Zhao to continue.
"Shan Song tossed me a card and told me to buy some things, saying it was a gift from him to the Qin family." Tong Zhao held out the card, which was damp with sweat.
Qin Chong was glaring at Tong Zhao because his elder brother had chased him away to talk to this illegitimate child. He glanced at Tong Zhao's palm and blurted out, "Limited-use card? What does he take the Qin family for?"
Qin Siyuan raised his eyes and gave Qin Chong a warning look. Qin Chong shut his mouth and didn't linger.
Tong Zhao tentatively handed the card to Qin Siyuan again, and stammered, "Then I'll leave this to my elder brother to handle, I won't—".
"Keep it." Qin Siyuan seemed a little impatient, waved his hand twice, and turned to leave.
Tong Zhao acted as if he had gotten a free advantage, carefully maintaining a state of suppressed joy until he was back in the room before finally letting out a sigh of relief.
He touched the keys tucked in his pocket and felt much more at ease.
Fortunately, Dansong was prepared...
Tong Zhao flopped onto the soft bed, sent a "everything's going well" emoji as usual, and then added: "[Thank goodness you were prepared, otherwise Qin Siyuan would definitely have become suspicious!]"
Have we been discovered?
Yes, it scared me to death! It stood there like a door god.
[Head pat.jpg Kiss.jpg]
Tong Zhao's face turned an eerie red. He now seriously suspected that Shan Song was implying something about his actions just now.
Tong Zhao covered her burning cheeks as she put the phone away. Wasn't this progress a bit too fast? They'd only known each other for a month and they'd already kissed! A kiss on the cheek is still a kiss!
But we've already met the parents, isn't it a bit strange to be so hung up on this now? The whole order has been thrown out of order!
Tong Zhao spent a long time fidgeting in bed and finally concluded that she didn't dislike it; on the contrary, she liked it more. She thought kissing was probably part of their relationship.
Shan Song is right. It's not like a math problem with a single solution. He and Shan Song should have their own rhythm!
After sending the emoji, Shan Song didn't receive a reply. He could only imagine the adorable expression the omega on the other end would make.
The child is so cute, it completely erodes my conscience.
Dan Song narrowed his long, narrow eyes. "Hurry up and get married. He's not a good person. He's been itching to taste this little orchid for a long time."
Exit the chat interface and click into Yuan Yamin's chat box. The last message is a video.
The ring is finished. The face of the ring is a cornflower blue Kashmir sapphire, exactly nine carats, as he requested. It was taken when his mother was still in school. Based on his sketch, Aunt Yuan contacted her tutor from her time studying abroad to work together to design the final product.
The emerald cut maximizes the gemstone's delicate, velvety luster, while the pear-shaped diamonds on both sides add to its brilliance. The elegant and understated yet magnificent style is perfectly showcased under the light, just like the feeling Tong Zhao herself gives off.
The size of the ring is appropriate for their kind of marriage, so there's no need to worry about the two families getting suspicious. It can be given to Tong Zhao openly at the wedding, and it's also suitable for everyday wear without being too extravagant.
Zhao Zhao should like it, right?
My mindset when making the ring is completely different from now. Back then, I was only thinking about not letting Tong Zhao's first wedding be unfair. Now, I really hope that he will accept this unexpected marriage.
Dan Song imagined what it would look like for a child to wear a ring on their slender fingers, put down his phone and chuckled softly. Zhao Zhao might not like it, but the little money-grubber would definitely love it.
With a lingering smile on his lips, Shan Song straightened up, looking energetic, and prepared to go to the study to plan where to trick Zhou Xinlin first after joining the company.
The next day, Shan Song received a call from Zhou Muyuan early in the morning.
"Go home today," Zhou Muyuan informed him.
"knew."
Shan Song didn't ask any more questions. He could guess what Zhou Muyuan would say to him. It would be nothing more than repeating the same few sentences to brainwash him, which was tiresome to hear.
Speaking of which, I'll have to take Tong Zhao to the Zhou family in a few days. We'll have to make the Zhou family pay a price, so it seems he'll have to make a good impression when he gets back today.
The Zhou family.
When Shan Song entered, the family of three was enjoying themselves. He, an outsider, stood at the door and watched with great interest for a while before stepping inside. He went straight to the head of the table and sat down in the middle of the family without any hesitation.
Ignoring the sudden silence and eye contact among the three people, he spoke up, "Father, I'm very busy. What did you call me for?"
Zhou Muyuan snorted coldly: "What are you so busy with? Didn't you directly arrange the wedding to the planning team? Trying on clothes is going to keep you busy to death?"
"You also assigned me a cooperative project with the Qin family, and you also asked me to find time to cultivate my relationship with my fiancé. I've been idle for too long, and these things are already keeping me busy enough."
"What do you mean by this?" Zhou Muyuan said in a deep voice, his face showing signs of impending anger.
Shan Song chuckled lightly: "It's nothing, I just feel that this kind of life suits me quite well. The company is enough with you."
Zhou Muyuan frowned, scrutinizing Shan Song's unruly posture. After a moment, he sighed and said, "If you feel bored, come back and teach your brother properly. Once your brother joins the company, you can be as idle as you want. What's the point of running around outside every day?"
Ruan Qiuju sensed the change in atmosphere and put on her usual feigned concern: "That's right, Xiaosong, your younger brother still has a lot to learn from you. We're worried about you since you're never home."
Shan Song scoffed lightly, not even glancing at her, and continued to dodge Zhou Muyuan's questions.
The answer is that Tong Zhao taught him well. He shouldn't let other actors affect his performance. He believes that the role is something to be fought for, and he doesn't want to play the "one after another" game with the Zhou family.
Ruan Qiuju's face darkened instantly upon seeing him like this.
However, Shan Song didn't completely ignore this person's role. He exchanged a few perfunctory words with Zhou Muyuan, then turned to look at Zhou Xinlin. Zhou Xinlin felt a little uneasy before he looked away. When he turned back, he spoke earnestly to Ruan Qiuju and Zhou Muyuan.
“It’s not that I don’t want to teach him. You can ask him how many courses he failed. I’m willing to teach him, provided that he can learn them. Father, you should urge him to take the make-up exams first.”
“There’s no need for you to worry about that, brother.” Zhou Xinlin said through gritted teeth, “If you’re just making excuses for not wanting to teach me, I have nothing to say. I can just go find someone else.”
Who is your brother? Tong Zhao's smiling face flashed through Shan Song's mind. Even if he had a younger brother, he would only have one as obedient as this.
"Do I need to tell you who your intelligence comes from? Don't waste your time." Shan Song said sarcastically.
"you--"
"Shut up, all of you!" Zhou Muyuan roared. "You come back and start arguing. I think you don't respect this family at all!"
“Starting today, you will live at home and teach your younger brother how to invest,” Zhou Muyuan ordered, pointing at Shan Song.
Dan Song calmly met his gaze: "I'm getting married in half a month. I want to spend a few more days with my omega, and Xiao Zhao is coming to visit in a few days. I should make some preparations, right?"
"Xiao Zhao, that sounds intimate," Zhou Muyuan scoffed dismissively.
Ignoring his sarcasm, Shan Song continued, "After spending this time with him, I feel that he will definitely become my ideal partner. He will also be a member of the Zhou family in the future, so he certainly deserves a grand welcome from the Zhou family, doesn't he?"
"So what do you want?"
Dan Song smiled, a glint of shrewdness in his eyes: "With the wealth of our Zhou family, we should at least give the young master of the Qin family a decent gift when he marries into the family."
Zhou Xinlin missed his chance earlier, but this time he finally got his chance and sarcastically asked, "Is it for your sister-in-law or for yourself?"
“We are a family, of course we are one,” Shan Song replied naturally.
Zhou Muyuan raised his hand to stop Zhou Xinlin from saying the next sentence, and turned to Shan Song: "You can choose whatever you want. It's settled then about teaching your brother."
"Thank you, Father."
Having achieved his goal, Dan Song stood up and revealed an exceptionally sincere smile.
He bent his palm inward, gesturing to Zhou Xinlin: "Come on, little brother, let me teach you how to invest."
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