"Grandpa, what's wrong?" Zhou Liwan asked subconsciously, and Shen Nanzhou opposite him raised his eyebrows slightly.

"My dear, let me ask you, why did I only know about your relationship with the Chen family after it was settled? Do you really regard me as your grandpa?"

Zhou Liwan really didn't expect that her grandfather called because of this matter, but it was true that her engagement with the Chen family had long been no secret during this period of time.

She sat cross-legged on the chair and soothed him softly, "Grandpa, don't be angry first, listen to me..."

"Come back to the old house right now and explain it to me in person, or don't write to me anymore!"

The person on the other end looked like a complete child. Zhou Liwan looked at the hung up phone and shook his head helplessly.

He raised his eyes and said with a mixture of laughter and tears: "Let's go. It seems that the plan to treat my uncle to dinner tonight has been ruined. Let's go back to the old house to eat."

The man nodded silently and stood up, hanging his suit jacket over his arm.

The two returned to the old house together. As soon as they entered the door, Jiang Hongshan sat on the armchair with a stern face. When he saw Zhou Liwan coming back, he snorted coldly.

Zhou Liwan dropped her bag, and directly crawled on the old man's lap, saying delicately: "Grandpa, I can explain the engagement with the Chen family!"

Shen Nanzhou was surprised. While he was on a business trip, this girl was already engaged?

The Chen family was indeed quite prominent in the past few years, but in recent years, Mr. Chen has grown old and is often unable to participate in the company's affairs.

None of the Chen family's descendants could accomplish anything, so their family has been getting worse and worse in recent years.

How could a smart family marry their daughter to that man?

Only a fool would only care about the small profits in front of him. He is short-sighted.

But what does this have to do with him? Shen Nanzhou's cold gaze seemed to carry a hint of mockery.

I went straight back to the room without staying for long.

Zhou Liwan continued on the other end: "Don't worry, Grandpa. It's not true anyway."

Jiang Hongshan was confused: "What's not true? What does it mean?"

Zhou Liwan sat directly on another armchair, propped up her face and said softly, "I have never thought about marrying into the Chen family. I am not stupid. Would I expect to suffer in the future if I marry into the family? It's just that my father urgently needs the Chen family to help him get rid of the difficulties in the company."

Jiang Hongshan snorted coldly and glanced at him indifferently: "You are considerate."

Zhou Liwan chuckled, seemingly not understanding Jiang Hongshan's sarcasm, but explained: "I don't want to be the daughter of the CEO of a bankrupt company. Besides, he made the engagement, so what can he do to me if I don't agree?"

Jiang Hongshan's expression became better after hearing this, and he gently tapped Zhou Liwan's head: "Don't go back tonight, your Uncle Xu and the others will come over for dinner later."

Zhou Liwan thought of Xu Zimu, that troublesome guy, and couldn't help asking, "What are they having for dinner here today?"

Jiang Hongshan was in a good mood when he spoke of this, his face full of pride: "Of course it's because of you!"

"Because of me?" Zhou Liwan was a little confused and had no idea what was going on.

Jiang Hongshan smiled mysteriously: "You will know when the time comes. Come on, go change into your evening gown first! You are wearing something so formal to eat at home."

"Oh, okay!" Zhou Liwan smiled brightly, the light in his eyes was like the brightest star in the night sky.

Jiang Hongshan's heart gradually melted under the shining of this star.

The closet was full of clothes that her mother wore when she was young, and her grandfather was reluctant to throw them away. Zhou Liwan looked through them and picked out a classic long skirt to put on.

When she went downstairs, the Xu family father and son were already there.

Zhou Liwan looked at the young man downstairs in surprise. He had shaved his bright red hair into a buzz cut and dyed it back to black.

It makes him look a lot neater and more domineering. Without the image of a second-generation rich kid, he looks like a serious and righteous young man.

The boy did not miss the surprise and approval in Zhou Liwan's eyes, and his face turned red: "Zhou Liwan, I came here today to thank you."

After Zhou Liwan called Xu's father, he raised his eyebrows and asked in confusion: "I don't understand what you mean."

Xu Zimu was not the kind of shy person who would not repay a favor, so he said directly: "Last time at Zhou's house, thanks to your words, I had the courage to try my dream. Guess what?"

The boy was very excited when he said this. Zhou Liwan already knew what happened through the golden finger, but he still pretended to know nothing: "What's wrong?"

Xu Zimu said loudly and excitedly: "I have passed the military assessment and will soon officially become a Marine!"

Zhou Liwan covered her mouth in surprise, unable to speak for a long time, and then gave a congratulatory hug: "Blessings to you, from the bottom of my heart. I knew you could do it, and you really didn't disappoint me!"

Father Xu looked at the happy look of his juniors and was relieved: "If it weren't for Wanwan's careful guidance, how could Zimu have made so many progresses."

Zhou Liwan disapproved and retorted: "Zi Mu has his own opinions and ideas, but no one is willing to take his words seriously. They all ignore them with disdain. This is why he has been rebellious for so many years and has been misunderstood for so many years."

Father Xu was stunned. No one had ever said these words to him. He had always ignored his son's inner thoughts because of his work.

Now thinking back, there were indeed many times when he came to talk to me, but what about me?

Father Xu looked at Xu Zimu guiltily and murmured subconsciously: "Zimu..."

Xu Zimu stood there stupidly. He had never thought that there was someone who understood him so well.

I couldn't help but feel a slight movement in my heart, and my palms were getting hot.

He stared at Zhou Liwan with burning eyes, completely ignoring his old father's guilty look.

Zhou Liwan rubbed Xu Zimu's head amusedly and said with a smile: "Alright, alright, hurry up and come to the table to eat! Today is an early celebration for you, Xu Zimu!"

The girl's smile was warm and natural. It bloomed quietly. Xu Zimu couldn't help but smile too. He followed her without any hesitation.

Father Xu was ignored from beginning to end. He could only stand up with his ears tucked in and brush off the non-existent dust on his body alone.

Then, with a warm smile on his face, he walked towards the restaurant.

They had already started chatting freely over there, with bursts of laughter from time to time.

Once young people establish friendship, they have endless topics to talk about when they get together.

Jiang Hongshan looked at Xu's father helplessly, raised his glass and interrupted their conversation: "Come on, let's go first to celebrate Zimu's upcoming becoming a glorious soldier of the people!"

"cheers!"

The clear night sky is dotted with stars.

The lights in every household are bright, echoing the Milky Way in the sky, which is absolutely beautiful.