"Why?" Murong Qinghe was dumbfounded. Normally, even if someone is unwilling to help, they would find some reason to refuse, so that everyone could save face. But this guy doesn't play by the rules. He refused without any mercy.
Zuan said calmly, "Why would I save a man who has ulterior motives and is getting close to my wife?"
Murong Qinghe bit his lip, and his voice softened: "Brother Zu, I know my cousin did wrong, but he has learned his lesson this time. And I can assure you that he will never have any more improper thoughts in the future, otherwise I will help you beat him up."
"From what you're saying, you previously approved of him getting close to Chu Yan?" Zu An's expression grew even colder.
Chu Youzhao, who was standing to the side, was anxious. Seeing her childhood sweetheart being bullied, she was about to plead for her when Chu Chuyan quietly tugged at her sleeve and shook her head slightly.
She clearly realized something was wrong. Recalling her outing outside the city today, Murong Qinghe seemed to have intentionally or unintentionally led them towards Chongwen Gate. At the time, she didn't think anything of it, but now that she thought about it, it seemed like he was trying to match her up with his cousin.
"I'm really sorry." Murong Qinghe mainly thought that if his cousin could be with Chu Chuyan, he would in turn help to match him with Chu Youzhao, so that everyone could become even closer.
Although she was usually carefree, she was too embarrassed to say this reason in front of her sweetheart, and could only keep apologizing in shame.
Zuan remained unmoved, simply sat down in the chair, and began to sip his tea.
Seeing that he intended to serve tea and see the guest out, Murong Qinghe felt even more aggrieved. He wanted to stay but felt awkward, and he wanted to leave but was worried about antagonizing the Chu family. He stood there in a dilemma.
Chu Chuyan couldn't bear it any longer and said, "Qinghe, we've known each other for quite a while now. You can tell me directly if you have anything to say. There's no need to resort to these tricks."
"I'm sorry, Sister Chu, I won't do it again." Murong Qinghe was also extremely annoyed. He had really been blinded by greed. He had clearly seen how sweet and affectionate Chu Chuyan and Zu An were when they were being intimate, yet he still believed that his idiot cousin might succeed.
Chu Chuyan smiled slightly and looked at Zu An: "Zu An, Xiao Qinghe has already realized her mistake. She and You Zhao have been good friends since childhood, and she is also a good friend of mine. Let's just let this matter go."
"Since you've said that, how could I be so heartless?" Zu'an's face was full of gentle smiles.
"Brother-in-law is the best." Chu Youzhao had been holding back for so long. On one side was her childhood sweetheart, and on the other side was her sister and brother-in-law. She was caught in the middle and felt very uncomfortable. Now that she saw that the two sides had put aside their differences, she was finally relieved.
“Brother Zu is so magnanimous,” Murong Qinghe bit his lip and asked hesitantly, “Then what about my cousin…”
“I can save him, but you have to agree to one condition,” Zuan said in a deep voice.
Murong Qinghe was overjoyed: "Brother Zu, please speak freely. Let alone one condition, even ten or eight, I can agree to them."
“Don’t speak too confidently,” Zuan said with a half-smile. “My conditions aren’t so easy to meet.”
Sensing his strange smile, Murong Qinghe's heart skipped a beat: "What are the conditions?"
Chu Chuyan and Chu Youzhao, who were standing nearby, also perked up their ears.
Zuan waved his hand, signaling the two to go out first.
Chu Chuyan raised her eyebrows slightly, but she didn't say anything because she knew someone else would be even more unable to hold back.
As expected, Chu Youzhao immediately shouted, "Why are you kicking us all out? Do you want to bully Xiao Qinghe?"
Murong Qinghe, who was standing to the side, exclaimed and subconsciously took a step back, looking at him with some wariness.
Zuan: "..."
"Am I really that bad in your eyes?" He was speechless.
Chu Youzhao and Murong Qinghe nodded in unison. The image of him tormenting Chu Chuyan almost simultaneously flashed through their minds, and their faces turned red.
Zuan said irritably, "I want to negotiate with her. Of course, it's best for you acquaintances to stay out of the way. Otherwise, how can I negotiate if you all speak up for her? But if I don't help her, it will leave a bad impression on her. It's better not to be there in the first place."
Chu Chuyan knew he had a point, and said with a smile, "Then we'll wait for you next door."
He then pulled Chu Youzhao, who was about to argue back, away.
After the two sisters arrived next door, Chu Youzhao paced back and forth along the wall like an ant on a hot plate, occasionally pressing her ear against the wall as if trying to do something.
Chu Chuyan said irritably, "What are you worried about?"
Chu Youzhao snorted: "Who knows if my lecherous brother-in-law will do anything to Xiao Qinghe?"
“Your brother-in-law isn’t that kind of person,” Chu Chuyan said, blushing slightly with guilt. She quickly explained, “Although he is… a little bit lecherous, he knows what’s important and wouldn’t do anything to Qinghe. On the contrary, why are you so concerned? What are your feelings for Qinghe?”
"What idea?" Chu Youzhao was taken aback.
Chu Chuyan sighed: "Have you forgotten that you are a woman? No matter how good your relationship is, you will never get married. Your initial purpose was just to use her to cover up your disguise as a man. Don't get too involved."
Chu Youzhao pursed her lips and said softly, "I understand."
His expression couldn't hide his sadness.
Chu Chuyan continued, "It is precisely because we owed Xiao Qinghe first that we must do our best to make it up to her. I did not hold her and my cousin accountable for plotting against me before, and I will even privately persuade your brother-in-law to help her later."
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