As she spoke, Zhou's mother's tone became increasingly disappointed.
This scenario has occurred many times.
Every time Jiang Tian and Zhou Yuncheng come to eat, it's always accompanied by the topic of being pressured to get married.
Jiang Tian smiled gently and hugged Zhou's mother's arm: "Auntie, you have to think about it. Yuncheng just took over the Zhou family's business and he's so busy every day that he's lost weight. How can he have time to think about a wedding? If the two of us get married, we definitely have to have a proper wedding. My parents also think it's too rushed now."
"Maybe they're too particular, always feeling that things should be done slowly."
Upon hearing Jiang Tian's words, Zhou's mother's tone immediately softened. She patted Jiang Tian's hand and said in a very amiable tone, "Your parents are right. Marrying off a daughter is no small matter. Let's take our time and discuss it after Zhou Yuncheng has calmed down."
Jiang Tian nodded, then subtly steered the conversation to another topic, defusing the crisis.
After they left the Zhou family home, Zhou Yuncheng sincerely said to Jiang Tian, "Thank you, Jiang Tian. Without you, I can only imagine how miserable my situation would have been."
Jiang Tian tilted her head and gave him a sly smile: "We're friends, so I'll definitely help if I can."
Zhou Yuncheng nodded, his tone tinged with relief: "Luckily, we're friends."
Jiang Tian did not speak.
In the dimly lit car, her skin was as smooth as jade, and she was beautiful and captivating.
Zhou Yuncheng didn't know what he was thinking, and unconsciously asked, "Don't you consider your own marriage? You've been covering for me all this time, and I'm afraid it will hold you back."
Jiang Tian looked at him with some surprise, a fleeting hint of sadness in her eyes: "I don't want to get married yet. If I get married and become someone else's wife, I'll have more responsibilities. Since my parents aren't pressuring me, I want to enjoy my freedom for a few more years."
"What's going on, Zhou Yuncheng? Are you going to become part of the marriage-urging clan?" she joked with him on purpose.
Zhou Yuncheng accurately caught the sadness in her eyes, his heart tightened, and he forced a smile: "No, I'm just afraid of holding you back."
"It won't be a delay, I know how I'm supposed to live my life..."
Jiang Tian seemed to be thinking about something, her tone ethereal and dreamy.
Zhou Yuncheng nodded and did not speak again.
After seeing Jiang Tian to the door, Zhou Yuncheng smiled and said to her, "My birthday is coming up soon, and I'll probably have to trouble you again."
Jiang Tian smiled and said, "How could that be troublesome? I've already prepared your birthday present."
Zhou Yuncheng raised an eyebrow: "May I know what it is?"
"Of course not, you'll find out on your birthday."
Jiang Tian winked at him, waved, and then went inside.
Just as the door closed, Zhou Yuncheng's phone rang.
He picked it up and saw that it was a call from Duan Muqing.
As soon as the call connected, the noisy sounds on the other end made Zhou Yuncheng frown.
"Where are you?" Duan Muqing was making a racket on the other end.
"I just took Jiang Tian home."
Although they were rivals in love, they were also childhood friends.
They grew up together and had almost no secrets from each other.
Upon hearing this, Duan Muqing didn't say anything, but said to Zhou Yuncheng, "Then hurry up and come over, I need a few more people to drink with."
"I'm too busy to go."
"Don't pack too much, it'll only take half an hour."
Then, Duan Muqing hung up the phone.
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