Mistaken person
"Thank you, auntie!"
After Jiang Xiao helped distribute desserts to the children, she covered her lips and yawned slightly, looking a little bored.
There is neither the dazzling debut as imagined, nor the intrigues as in the stories of wealthy and powerful families. Everything before one’s eyes is so calm and leisurely.
"Are you sleepy? Come and sit down."
A few steps away, sitting on a rocking chair surrounded by flowers, Zhou Qishen used his free hand to pat the empty seat next to him. In this situation, he felt as if he was in a Western oil painting, which was very pleasing to the eyes.
Jiang Xiao was dazzled by the beauty, but after she came to her senses, she sat down without any hesitation and tilted her head on the cushion: "When will your brothers and sisters come back?"
Zhou Qishen took her head and leaned it against his shoulder, then explained calmly: "My third sister and fourth sister are both abroad, and only my eldest brother and second brother's family will be here today."
After that, he asked again: "How did the conversation go yesterday?"
His words reminded Jiang Xiao of the already finalized cooperation with Ogami. After signing the contract, her fashion resources will definitely get better and better. She couldn't help but curl her lips: "Very good."
At this time, there was a commotion not far away.
Jiang Xiao looked up and saw a large group of more than a dozen people walking towards her, both men and women, mostly middle-aged people in their forties or fifties, wearing comfortable sportswear, with outstanding looks and temperament.
Seeing this, the younger generations who were originally relaxed stood up and greeted their elders one by one.
Jiang Xiao stood up with Zhou Qishen. With his unhurried introduction, she roughly figured out the identities of these people. Those who looked familiar were all leaders in their respective industries. Taking any one of them individually was worthy of being written into a news column.
Su Miwan, who was walking in front of the crowd, fixed her eyes on Jiang Xiao and looked carefully at the daughter-in-law in front of her. Her appearance, height, and figure matched her son's. As for her son's character, she still believed in his judgment, so she became more and more satisfied the more she looked at him.
After saying hello, Wang Shuyi hugged her daughter and couldn't help but start a new topic: "When did you find a girlfriend? You kept it a secret."
"Not long ago." Zhou Qishen's eyes were deep, and he continued in a calm tone: "She is not my girlfriend. We are married. She is my wife."
Everyone's hearts skipped a beat when they heard the first half of the sentence, and they were even more surprised when they heard the second half. Silence spread in the air, and everyone had a different expression on their face.
Jiang Xiao didn't expect Zhou Qishen to be so frank and straightforward. When she raised her eyes, she suddenly met a pair of narrow and cold eyes, which were fleeting, but she did not miss the surprise and complexity that flashed across his eyes. Her eyelashes trembled, and she couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed.
Su Miwan came back to her senses from her shock. She really didn't expect that what Zhou Qishen meant by "arrangements have been made" was to get the certificate quietly.
"Let's go in first, dinner should be ready soon." Su Miwan was the first to break the silence, a smile bloomed on her face, and then she sent Zhou Qishen away: "Xiaoshen, go to the study and ask your dad to come down for dinner. Xiaoxiao, this is your first time at home, I'll take you for a stroll."
Su Miwan smiled so much that the fine lines at the corners of her eyes gathered together. She walked over and put her arm affectionately around Jiang Xiao, then took her away from everyone else and walked into the house.
Jiang Xiao's body stiffened, and she subconsciously looked in Zhou Qishen's direction. Seeing him nodded to her, she felt relieved. Compared to dealing with a group of elders, it was more comfortable to be alone with this aunt who looked very kind.
The Zhou family manor has a total of six floors. The first floor is for meeting guests and dining, the second floor is for daily leisure and entertainment areas such as the tea room, cinema, and gym. The third floor is filled with valuable antiques and collectibles. The fourth floor is the residence for the grandchildren, the fifth floor is the residence for the adults, and the entire sixth floor is the residence of Zhou Zhengkang and Su Miwan.
"Xiao Shen's room is on the fifth floor. I've asked someone to clean it up again."
After going up the stairs to the second floor, Su Miwan briefly introduced the layout. Turning her head, she saw the little girl next to her had her back tensed. She knew that she had not relaxed yet, so she softened her voice: "Everyone in my family is sensible and easy to get along with. We won't play tricks to embarrass others. You don't have to worry."
"Okay, I understand. I'm just a little nervous." Jiang Xiao suddenly raised her eyes and touched her hot cheeks.
Su Miwan raised her hand to cover her lips and whispered mysteriously: "I'm not afraid of you laughing at me, but I'm actually quite nervous. After all, this is Xiao Shen's first time bringing a girl home, and I'm afraid I won't perform well in front of you."
Jiang Xiao was amused by her cute answer and felt a lot more relaxed.
Seeing this, Su Miwan said, "I heard from Tiantian that Xiaoxiao, you are an actor? I don't pay much attention to the entertainment industry... I remember that the eldest son's youngest son is also an actor. Do you know him? By the way, you met him just now. His name is Zhou Wenting. He is tall and handsome."
Jiang Xiao paused, fluttered her eyelashes, and said vaguely, "I know him, but I'm not very familiar with him."
Su Miwan thought about it and realized that even though they were in the same circle, it didn't mean they were all friends. So she didn't ask any more questions, but changed the subject: "Xiao Shen kept your affairs a secret and didn't tell me anything, nor did he allow me to ask more. But as a mother, I am really curious..."
Visiting the house was just an excuse. Su Miwan's real intention was to spend more time with Jiang Xiao and find out some information that she couldn't get from Zhou Qishen.
Jiang Xiao met her gaze and felt a great deal of pressure for a moment, but she could only pull her lips and agree obediently: "I wonder what Auntie wants to ask?"
Su Miwan glanced at her and joked, "You've already got the marriage certificate, but you still call me aunt?"
Jiang Xiaoyu was choked and didn't know what to say for a moment. A hint of shyness flashed across her panicked eyes.
Su Miwan couldn't help but sigh that being young is good, but she also knew that if she joked too much, Zhou Qishen would definitely get angry with her, so she didn't continue teasing her and quickly changed the topic: "How long have you known each other? When did you get the marriage certificate?"
Jiang Xiao had prepared herself mentally before coming here. She knew that she would definitely be asked these questions, so she chose to tell the truth: "We...we had a flash marriage. We only knew each other for a few months, and we got the marriage certificate about a month ago."
This answer is actually not a good one. After all, in the eyes of many elders, marriage is a major life event that requires careful consideration, and a flash marriage is definitely not a rational decision.
Moreover, they acted first and asked for permission later and obtained the certificate in advance, which was a risk for many elders.
Jiang Xiao had already prepared herself for Su Miwan's sullen face, but she never expected that the other party's mind was more open than she thought, and her acceptance level was also high. She could still laugh in this situation: "You young people are so brave, you dare to love and hate, and you get married just by saying so..."
Su Miwan suddenly stopped talking, and when she spoke again, there was a hint of excitement in her tone: "Although it may be a bit offensive, I still have to ask, Xiaoxiao, you are not pregnant, right?"
After hearing the last part, Jiang Xiao's face suddenly turned red and she shook her head frantically: "No, no!"
"No." Su Miwan sighed visibly, looking very disappointed, but her disappointment did not last long, and was replaced by other emotions: "You got the certificate, but what about the wedding? Did Xiao Shen say when it will be held?"
Jiang Xiao was frightened by her rapid change of mood and stammered in response: "Not yet."
"No?! How can that brat do anything..." Su Miwan raised her voice suddenly. She didn't expect that Zhou Qishen, who was known for being thorough in everything, would fail in such an important matter.
The wedding of their Zhou family's heir must be grand and splendid. Excluding some unexpected possibilities, it will take at least half a year to prepare. If they don't discuss it now, when will they discuss it?
Su Miwan wanted to say something, but when she raised her eyes and met Jiang Xiao's slightly surprised eyes, the curse words lingered between her lips for a long time, and finally she could only control her emotions.
After careful consideration, Su Miwan said softly, "I'm sorry to have wronged you. We didn't do enough on our side. I'll talk to Xiao Shen about the wedding, and T will definitely have someone put it on the agenda as soon as possible."
Jiang Xiao met the other party's apologetic gaze and said with gritted teeth: "Can we not have the wedding?"
"No wedding? How can that be? There has to be a ceremony." Su Miwan didn't quite understand.
"I think as long as two people are together, it doesn't matter to me whether there is a wedding or not."
To be precise, the word "wedding" was not in Jiang Xiao's plan. Her original idea was to end the relationship after getting enough traffic. In that case, why waste time and energy on some unimportant things.
But when she thought of this, her heart felt very blocked. She inexplicably thought of what Zhou Qishen said to her in the car that day: It's not something she can end just because she wants to.
Before she could fully comprehend the other meaning behind it, Su Miwan's voice rang out again, calling her back to her senses: "I respect your opinion, but I will still tell Xiao Shen what I should say. As for whether or not to hold the wedding, it's up to the two of you to decide."
Su Miwan was a sensible elder, easy to talk to and comfortable to get along with. Perhaps she saw that Jiang Xiao was hesitant to talk, so she did not ask about their private affairs, but instead carefully introduced the layout and furnishings of the house.
When they reached the fifth floor and were about to reach Zhou Qishen's room, Su Miwan received a call, so she asked Jiang Xiao to stay in the room first and she would come later.
Jiang Xiao followed Su Miwan's instructions and walked along the corridor on the left towards the end. However, when she was almost there, she saw a familiar figure walking out of a room on the side from afar.
Jiang Xiao's face lit up with joy. She could not help but speed up and trot over there. She chased after him and shouted, "Zhou Qishen, why are you here?"
Shouldn't he go find his father? It's fine so soon?
But maybe her voice was too soft, the other party didn't respond. It was not until she raised the volume that he turned his head. However, that face was not Zhou Qishen.
Jiang Xiao paused and looked at the man from a distance. After a while, the curve of her mouth slowly became flat.
"Zhou Wenting, why is it you?"
Zhou Wenting changed out of his black sportswear and put on a suit of the same color as Zhou Qishen. His hair was no longer as smooth as when they met just now, but was styled, looking a lot more formal and serious.
After all, they are a family. Zhou Wenting and Zhou Qishen look somewhat similar from the side profile, but are completely different from the front. However, their bodies and heights are equally superior, and from a distance, they really look like they were carved from the same mold.
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