Chapter 16 The world is in turmoil, but the brothers and sisters live in peace
Surrounded by high walls, the green tiles blend into the gray evening twilight, and the wooden carved floor lamps are antique and emit warm yellow light.
Two people walked on the cobblestone road, one in front and one behind.
Ming Zhao felt that something was wrong with him. Why did the places he touched seem to be hot all the time?
The waist, and last time the cheeks too.
She secretly pressed her waist, trying to get rid of the hot, numb and itchy feeling, but her eyes involuntarily fell on his side.
This is the hand she has held since she was a child.
It is cool and pale, slender and clean, with light blue veins that bulge slightly when force is applied.
There was still a little mark of her teeth on the back of her hand.
Ming Zhao suddenly felt a little ashamed.
Just as she was daydreaming, a hand suddenly stretched out in front of her, palm facing up.
"Watch out for the steps," he said.
Ming Zhao was slightly stunned, but his years of habit were faster than his thoughts. While his brain was still sorting out the mess, his hand had already reached out.
The heat penetrated into her from her fingertips little by little, and she inexplicably felt that her face was so hot that she was about to steam out.
Now, without Lin Zhiwei reminding her to look in the mirror, she knew how disgusting it was.
Fortunately, night has fallen and the autumn wind in the north city is enough to blow away the scorching heat along the way.
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Cross the courtyard and reach the living room.
Zhou Tingyun took her to recognize people, and Mingzhao followed beside her and greeted them.
Naturally, everyone in the Zhou family knew Ming Zhao. Even if they were friendly on the surface, they all smiled kindly as they stuffed red envelopes and gifts into his room, calling him Zhao Zhao affectionately.
They turned Mr. Zhou’s birthday into a meeting with Miss Ming.
Mr. Zhou was so furious that he coughed violently. Then the other families suddenly realized what was happening and began to calm down.
"What's wrong with you?" He simply looked at Zhou Tingyun and accused him harshly, "You came back and didn't even send your sister off?"
Ming Zhao puffed up her cheeks and complained inwardly, what sister? Zhou Tingyun obviously only has her as a sister!
Zhou Tingyun had no expression and just looked towards the second room.
Second uncle Zhou Yiyuan froze for a moment, then quickly said, "Well, it's okay. Siyu is with Qi'an and will be back soon."
Mr. Zhou felt a tightness in his chest, but he could do nothing about it.
At the time, Huayu Group was declining and the Zhou family was in serious internal strife. When he was old and overwhelmed, he accidentally learned that the vigorous and decisive President Zhou of Mingyue Group was actually his eldest grandson who was left behind.
He immediately negotiated with Ms. Mingzheng.
They are all veterans in business wars. Ming Zheng had clearly talked to Zhou Tingyun and obtained his consent a long time ago, but she still used this as a threat to extort a large sum of money from the Zhou family before releasing the person.
Of course, Zhou Tingyun did not disappoint his expectations. In just a few years, he managed to subdue the restless people.
Just thinking about the benefits he had given up, Mr. Zhou felt painful, and he was even more displeased when he saw Ming Zhao.
If a mother is insidious and cunning, her daughter will definitely be even more cunning and deceitful.
Seeing Zhou Tingyun defending her, Old Zhou wanted to arrange for a ventilator for herself immediately.
Not long after, the sound of a car door closing was heard outside.
Zhou Siyu, Zhou Qiyan and others walked in.
At the same time, there is a woman with elegant temperament.
Her expression was relaxed and neat.
From the moment Zhou Lao saw her, a smile finally appeared on his face.
Ms. Fang from Tongsen Group, Fang Yuanshuang.
Ming Zhao knew her, and Ming Nu Tu once praised her for her abilities and means.
"Grandpa Zhou." Fang Yuanshuang smiled as she stepped forward and took his arm. "How's your health lately?"
"It's still the same as always," Old Zhou snorted. "If only certain people would stop getting angry at me."
On the way to the restaurant, the two people specifically referred to as "certain people" followed behind, forming their own little world and completely unaware of Mr. Zhou's sarcastic tone.
Ming Zhao: "I feel like this place is too bare. Planting a few ginkgo trees would make it look nicer."
Zhou Tingyun nodded.
“And persimmons and pomegranates, so it doesn’t look too gray.”
Zhou Tingyun nodded and asked her family if they wanted to transplant some more.
Mr. Zhou: “…”
When they arrived at the restaurant, Mr. Zhou sat down at the main seat.
Everyone was waiting for Zhou Tingyun to go to the seat to the left of the main seat, but they saw him pull out the chair and motion Mingzhao to come over.
The atmosphere is weird.
Mr. Zhou’s expression became increasingly grim.
But Ming Zhao naturally would not offend his brother for the sake of other people's ideas, so he stepped forward obediently.
So she sat next to Mr. Zhou on her right and Zhou Tingyun on her left. Now the problem arose: the seat to the right of the main seat was empty, and no one dared to sit there.
Old Master Zhou took a deep breath, couldn't help but glare at Ming Zhao, and told everyone in a calm voice to do as they pleased.
Seeing this, Zhou Qi'an quickly rushed to sit next to Zhou Tingyun before Fang Yuanshuang, determined to protect his own CP.
Fang Yuanshuang:?
Old Master Zhou was almost mad with anger and wanted to kick Zhou Qi'an, what a tactless brat!
Chen Lanfang gritted her teeth and twisted Zhou Qian's thigh hard under the table.
"Ah!" Zhou Qian wailed.
"Mom, why are you pinching me?"
Chen Lanfang didn't expect him to make such a big fuss. She looked embarrassed and felt that she was going to lose face. "You——"
“That’s enough!”
Mr. Zhou was so angry that his heart ached, "Eat!"
The world is in turmoil, but the brothers and sisters live in peace and quiet.
When the dishes were served, Zhou's heart skipped a beat when he saw the servants put some dishes that rarely appeared in the old house in front of Ming Zhao.
“What’s up with these dishes?”
He asked, trying to be calm.
The servant was stunned and looked at Zhou Tingyun in panic.
"Yes...Mr. asked me to prepare this specially for Miss Ming."
...It’s just a few dishes, Old Zhou consoled himself. There’s really no need to be so stingy and argue with the younger generation about these things.
No way!
Seeing that after the meal, the servant timidly brought a plate of dessert to Mingzhao, Mr. Zhou could no longer bear it.
He scolded, "It's not enough that you're picky about food, but also—"
Ming Zhao blinked and pushed the cake in front of Mr. Zhou.
"Happy birthday, Grandpa."
Before he could finish his words, Mr. Zhou felt a lump in his chest, unable to breathe out or out.
Where does the malt sugar come from? It's so greasy and sticky.
This is how she usually coaxes her worthless grandson!
At this point, it would be impolite to try to match him up with Miss Fang. After dinner, Mr. Zhou apologized to Fang Yuanshuang.
The woman shook her head and explained, "Mr. Zhou has already told me that he will not choose a marriage alliance, but I personally still want to strive for cooperation."
Mr. Zhou couldn't help sighing, look at other people, how ambitious they are.
A business marriage is just another type of cooperation. Isn’t it worth it if it can bring more benefits?
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