Although I don't know what Zhou Liwan meant by this, I can see that she doesn't have any good feelings towards Chen Jinghuai.
Shen Nanzhou was relieved and said with a smile: "Let's go, I'll take you to eat first."
Zhou Liwan smiled sweetly, with a carefree and carefree feeling: "Okay."
Shen Nanzhou took Zhou Liwan to a small private restaurant serving Jiangnan cuisine. The interior decoration was very much in line with the characteristics of Jiangnan water towns, with a four-water-converging-into-a-hall layout, numerous decorations, and elegant colors.
After sitting down, it really felt like we were dining in a water village.
Zhou Liwan looked around curiously: "I didn't expect my uncle would bring me to eat Jiangnan cuisine. I don't think you have ever been there. How come you like such light flavors?"
Shen Nanzhou lowered his eyes and slowly washed their dishes with boiling water. His voice was gentle and soft: "My biological mother is from Jiangnan. I think it's probably a genetic trait."
Zhou Liwan paused awkwardly, not knowing what to say for a moment, so she took her own bowl and changed the subject: "Thank you, little uncle, you are so considerate. Whoever marries you in the future will surely be very happy."
Shen Nanzhou smiled and said, "Really? I just don't know which family will marry their daughter to me."
The somewhat pessimistic tone made Zhou Liwan's heart ache, and she immediately comforted him: "There are indeed not many outstanding men like my uncle who are worthy of you, but we are outstanding, so we can take our time to choose."
Shen Nanzhou chuckled: "Okay, then I'll take my time to choose. But you are not allowed to go to Chen Jinghuai's birthday party!"
Zhou Liwan lowered his head with a headache and tried to pass it off.
When Zhou Liwan got home that night, she went to Zhou Jianguo's study room and pretended to have reflected on it. She said ashamedly, "Father, I was too radical before. I must have hurt my sister's heart. I will rest tomorrow and prepare something to eat. Why don't we invite my sister to the villa?"
Zhou Jianguo took off his glasses, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he was naturally satisfied that his family was harmonious.
He nodded immediately: "Yes, it's rare that you have this intention, I will arrange it."
Zhou Liwan nodded shyly, then said softly: "Then I won't disturb my father's work. I will go back and rest first."
Zhou Jianguo nodded and raised his hand to signal.
Zhou Liwan lay on the bed with her mouth still open, Zhou Qingya, Zhou Qingya.
You're going to deal with me! I want to know how you will react when your wish is not fulfilled.
Early the next morning, Zhou Liwan was busy in the kitchen.
Although the Zhou family has a nanny, Zhou Liwan often likes to make some snacks by herself, and she enjoys the process very much.
After Zhou Qingya arrived, Zhou Liwan immediately put down the work in his hands and greeted her: "Sister, you are here, come and sit down, don't be polite, just treat it as your own home. Don't be restrained."
He seemed polite on the surface, but what he said made Zhou Qingya grit her teeth. However, Zhou Jianguo was drinking tea and reading the newspaper not far away, so she couldn't lose her temper.
I could only keep a stiff face and reply with a fake smile: "I will, thank you, sister."
Zhou Liwan pulled Zhou Qingya to sit on the sofa: "Sit here for a while, the cookies I baked will be ready soon, just wait a little longer."
After saying that, she hurried back to the kitchen, and the air was filled with the strong smell of butter.
The servants were cleaning the house in an orderly manner. In this quiet atmosphere, Zhou Qingya's tense nerves slowly relaxed.
Soon, I found the girl's bag lying next to the sofa. Inside was a white invitation with the words "Chen Jinghuai's Birthday Party" clearly written on it.
Zhou Qingya's heart was beating wildly with excitement. She swallowed carefully, then looked around to make sure no one noticed her.
He quickly stuffed the invitation into his bag.
After everything that happened last night, she confirmed once again that no one had seen what she did, and only then did she slowly feel relieved.
Feeling guilty, Zhou Qingya politely rolled up her sleeves and walked towards the kitchen: "Sister, do you need my help?"
[She probably won't notice immediately if I take the invitation, so I'd better follow her all the time to save myself from being nervous.]
The smile on Zhou Liwan's lips grew bigger and bigger.
I didn't expect the other party to take the bait so quickly. He was really stupid and dug a hole for himself.
Zhou Liwan pretended she knew nothing, and then, with a "ding" sound, a noise came from the oven.
She immediately put on thick gloves and pulled out the cute shaped cookies inside with an "Ouch!"
A sweet wave of heat came over her, instantly plunging her into a world of sweetness.
After filling the plate, Zhou Liwan took it and gave it to Zhou Jianguo to taste first, and asked the servant to make a few cups of strong tea.
Morning tea time is also a rare moment of harmony for the Zhou family over the years.
Zhou Jianguo put away the newspaper, picked up the teacup, sipped it carefully, and then pretended to be the head of the family: "I sent your grandmother back to her hometown to recuperate a few days ago. It has been a few months now, and your grandfather will be back from abroad soon, so she has to come back."
Zhou Liwan drank tea with her eyes drooped, dark and without a trace of emotion.
Suddenly the atmosphere in the garden became much quieter, and finally he spoke slowly: "Since father has made the decision, then arrange it. No need to discuss it with me."
Zhou Jianguo put down his teacup and sneered, "This is not a discussion, just a notification. I am still the head of this family."
He didn't say anything more straightforward. She had already been a little confused during this period of time, but he still felt it necessary to remind her.
After all, he has the final say in this family.
Zhou Liwan said nothing in the end, but the contempt and disdain in his eyes could no longer be hidden.
Zhou Qingya, who was standing aside, was watching everything in front of her. She had already discovered the clues and could hardly hide the gloating in her heart.
This trip to the villa was really fruitful. First, I successfully got the invitation from the Chen family, and second, I saw Zhou Liwan being humiliated.
This is simply too gratifying.
Zhou Qingya ate a piece of biscuit and looked at Zhou Liwan: "Sister's biscuits are really delicious. I think grandma will miss your cooking skills when she comes back."
Zhou Liwan lowered her eyes and smiled, then said slowly, "Yeah, maybe grandma will like it."
This meaningless gathering soon ended. Zhou Liwan returned to his room and called Yao Ruofu with a cold face.
The call was answered quickly from the other end: "You still remember me? You didn't call me for so long, I thought you had forgotten me?"
Listening to the cute voice on the other end, the depression in my heart finally dissipated a little: "I'm calling you to confess my guilt in person~"
"Humph, who knows if you have any good news for me?"
Zhou Liwan deliberately used a pretentious tone to whet the other party's appetite: "I originally wanted to take you to see a good show, but since you miss me so much, forget it, hum."
Yao Ruofu immediately showed weakness: "Oh, you misunderstood me. How could I be such a heartless person? You really misunderstood me."
Zhou Liwan said with a smile: "Really?"
The person on the other side said quickly: "Of course, come on, tell me, what's the show?"
Zhou Liwan said: "Come with me to Chen's house on Tuesday to attend Chen Jinghuai's birthday party, and you will naturally see that good show, I guarantee you will be satisfied!"