Chapter 41 Chapter 41 The world bowed to him, and he bowed to the king...
Under the dazzling lights, others could not see Yu Xue's expression clearly, but just stared at her and Yong Meiru's figures.
The people present exchanged glances and realized that the Yan family could not be offended easily in the future.
The old lady has devoted herself to worshipping Buddha over the years and rarely makes friends with others, but she is so close to Mrs. Yan. This is undoubtedly an obvious signal.
As for those who knew some of the secrets of that year, their eyes became unpredictable.
Yu Xue noticed Yan Jiu's worried gaze and smiled at her reassuringly.
Yan Jiu's heart wasn't at ease. Her watery eyes were filled with an inexplicable emotion. She had always believed her mother tolerated her father's temper out of love, but now it seemed that wasn't the case.
She seemed to have not forgotten Chen Yuchu's uncle, otherwise she would not have called her.
Is Chen Xiuyun my mother's first love? What happened between them?
As soon as Yan Jiu saw Yu Xue's face, he couldn't help but think of these things.
Her gaze unconsciously shifted to the man beside her, gazing at his cold, pale, and handsome face in fascination. Chen Xiujun was his uncle, perhaps he knew something. How similar were they?
Chen Yuchu caught Yan Jiu's gaze sharply, his dark eyes narrowed slightly, and his handsome face glowed with a jade-like luster.
It was as if his wife was looking through him into someone else.
Chen Yuchu's brain was like a precision instrument. Several options flashed through his mind, and after eliminating them one by one, he got the answer.
He raised his eyes slightly, took the decanter from the servant, and calmly poured a glass of wine for Yan Jiu.
The man's back was as straight as an elegant and upright bamboo, his arms were slightly bent, and even the way he poured wine was always graceful.
Under the light, Yan Jiu's face, lightly made up, was stunned. She suddenly felt a little panicked. With so many elders present, how could he pour wine for her if he didn't do it for them?
Slender finger bones handed the decanter back to the servant. Chen Yuchu moved closer to Yan Jiu naturally and spoke slowly and in a low voice, "I picked out some good wine from Shang Yu. Try it."
Shang Yu has a lot of good wines, and he acquired a special winery this year. After knowing that Meng Zhuxing was holding a birthday party, he waved his hand and told Chen Yuchu to pick whatever he wanted.
Chen Yuchu was naturally not polite. The two of them grew up in a world of money, so there was no difference whether it was Shang Yu or the one he chose.
If it were any other occasion, he wouldn't want to drink too much.
But today, he didn't want Yan Jiu to be unhappy, and didn't want her to worry about the things of the previous generation. If she had any doubts, he could answer them all for her.
He also didn't want Yan Jiu to think about another man through him, even if that man was his uncle, Yan Jiu's elder.
Chen Yuchu lightly closed his cold white eyelids, and a faint light flickered in his eyes.
Yan Jiu felt the gazes from all around her. Her jade-like face flushed and she said softly, "Thank you."
The delicate and dazzling diamond earrings on her earlobes sparkled brilliantly with her movements. Chen Yuchu slowly moved away from Yan Jiu, but his eyes kept wandering around her.
Yan Jiu's eyelashes trembled slightly. She felt that Chen Yuchu's gaze was different from others, and she could tell it without looking.
Although it no longer fell on her, it still built an impenetrable wall around her.
The unique woody aroma that belonged to him floated in her nostrils. Yan Jiu lifted the glass lightly with his porcelain-white fingertips, and scarlet wine flowed in the crystal glass. She nosed down and could clearly smell the rich aroma of liquor.
Yan Jiu's eyelids trembled slightly, his fingers gripping the wine glass tightened, and he steeled himself and took a big sip.
A strong breath entered her throat, and Yan Jiu suddenly tried to suppress her body's reaction, but it triggered a series of rapid coughs.
She knew she drank too quickly and her whole face turned red.
A trace of regret flashed across his clear eyes. This was too embarrassing.
"Yanjiu."
Chen Yuchu's clear voice sounded beside her ears. One hand held her slender fingers, and the other palm gently patted her fair back. Faced with the sudden warm palm, the skin on her back tightened.
At this time, Yan Jiu's eyes and neck were obviously red, and tears caused by coughing hung on his trembling eyelashes, shining brightly under the light, more dazzling than diamonds.
She felt very uncomfortable being held by Chen Yuchu, the "culprit." Her earlobes seemed to be dripping with blood. She struggled and said, "I'm fine. You can let me go."
The heat generated by the friction made the veins under Yan Jiu's skin move. She couldn't tell whether it was because the alcohol content was too high or something else.
Chen Yuchu's eyes were calm, and he said calmly, "Drink slowly."
Yan Jiu wanted to blame him. If he hadn't asked her to drink, she wouldn't be so anxious.
She always takes small sips of alcohol when she goes out.
And the wine he chose looked like it had a very high alcohol content.
Although... it seemed quite delicious, with a full and thick taste, and the rich flavor of vanilla and cedar danced on her tongue.
Chen Yuchu stared at Yan Jiu's rosy earlobe with burning eyes, and his sharp Adam's apple rolled.
Yan Jiu raised her long eyelashes slightly, then quickly dropped them, and she bit her pink lips.
This person does nothing but watch her.
She doesn't taste good.
Yan Jiu glanced around with her sparkling eyes, and suddenly remembered that Chen Yuchu had said that she was delicious.
Her heart inexplicably tightened, and even her breathing, which had just been steady, began to ripple.
Her toes curled up subconsciously, and she glanced at Chen Yuchu, wanting to say something but stopping herself. She wanted to tell him to stop looking at her, but it was no use looking at her anymore, and she hadn't even agreed to it yet.
She was not prepared at all, and after what happened in the afternoon, she became even more frightened.
"It's not gentlemanly of you to let a girl drink like this."
Yong Meiru looked disapproving.
Someone spoke out what was in Yan Jiu's heart, and she boldly looked at Chen Yuchu to express her agreement.
Chen Yuchu's face was calm, even with a dull aura. He parted his thin lips slightly, and said in a calm voice, "I understand, Grandma."
Yu Xue's worried gaze drifted over, as if asking Yan Jiu if he was okay.
Yan Jiu shook her head slightly. The red wine smelled strong, but she didn't react at all. Except for her heart which was still beating fast, everything was normal for the time being.
She subconsciously glanced at Chen Yuchu, so he had a good eye for choosing wine.
He sat upright, his back curved gracefully, his cold white knuckles lightly holding the knife and fork, cutting small pieces of steak, his movements naturally dignified and elegant.
This is right. Yan Jiu suddenly felt that the sticky feeling all over her body dissipated a little. She tucked the scattered hair behind her ears, straightened her back, and her snow-white and smooth butterfly bones glowed in the light.
She picked up the knife and fork and was about to cut the steak when the slender wrist bone fell in front of her.
The watch on his wrist is a limited edition Richard Miller, the dial reflects a cold dark light, and below is a neatly cut steak.
?
Yan Jiu was stunned for a moment, his delicate features looking a little bewildered. He shifted his gaze slowly towards Chen Yuchu, his gaze sinking into the depths of his dark pupils. The calm sea was like a still well, but a huge storm could arise at any time.
Chen Yuchu raised his hand slightly and without waiting for Yan Jiu's reaction, he swapped their plates.
At the same time, a magnetic voice sounded: "Grandma said that a man should be a gentleman."
Yan Jiu's throat choked instantly. What grandma said was true, but what grandma meant was that he should not bully her.
He doesn't have to do so much.
Chen Yuchu was the focus of the whole place. Even when they were having a meal, everyone's attention would be diverted to him. Seeing him make such a big move, they couldn't help but exchange glances.
Yan Jiu could already feel several burning gazes staring at her from behind.
Not to mention, Yan Hongsheng's eyes and eyebrows were so bright that they could not be concealed. He must be very proud now and wished that the whole world would know about it.
He successfully opened the door to the powerful class by relying on his daughter's marriage.
What a wonderful father.
He is well versed in human nature. His wife and daughter are just tools in his hands, and money and power are his only pursuits.
One day Chen Yuchu would realize that he shouldn't be so nice to her. His kindness would only become a tool for others to use.
She would disappoint him and drag him into the vortex.
But she couldn't tell whether Chen Yuchu was really kind to her or just pretending in front of everyone.
After all, they signed an agreement and said they would act like a loving couple in front of everyone.
In the eyes of many people, a harmonious family is a symbol of maturity. It can reassure grandparents and give partners more trust.
Yan Jiu's heart suddenly tightened, her long eyelashes trembled, hiding the irritability in her heart, she pulled the corners of her lips to reveal an impeccable smile, "Thank you."
She was clearly smiling, but Chen Yuchu could clearly sense her unhappiness, her loss and loneliness.
It was as if a blooming flower suddenly encountered ice and snow and withered overnight.
Since they first met, Yan Jiu had rarely been happy. She liked to frown, she was always worried, and she was too sensitive to other people's emotions.
The aura around Chen Yuchu also became a little heavier. He slowly raised his eyes and looked in the direction Yan Jiu had just looked. As expected, he saw a flattering and complacent smiling face. A cold light flashed between his eyes, and a sneer appeared on his thin lips.
Yan Hongsheng is like a hyena on the grassland, always paying attention to the movements of the lord of the grassland in order to quickly discover prey and opportunities.
As soon as Chen Yuchu glanced at him, he noticed. His hair stood on end for a moment, his body instinctively telling him that danger was approaching. But he immediately rejected his feelings. How could this be possible? This was his son-in-law, and he had allowed himself into his project.
And at this moment, he was so considerate to his daughter that he carefully cut steak for her, just like the proudest king would take off his crown and give it to his queen.
The world bows to him, and he pays his loyalty to the queen.
Chen Yuchu, for Yan Jiu's sake, would definitely support his father-in-law. After all, they were family. Yan Hongsheng's eyes instantly warmed, and he immediately adopted a reverent attitude, as if expressing his submission to the most honorable king on the grassland.
Chen Yuchu nonchalantly withdrew his gaze, along with the coldness in his eyes. When he looked at Yan Jiu, he had regained his usual calmness.
He said in a deep voice, "You're welcome."
His slender, cold white finger bones gently shook the red wine glass, and his black eyes made it impossible to discern his emotions under the light. He just stared calmly at the scarlet wine, without drinking it or touching the steak beside him.
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