Having lived in such a large family for many years, Zhang Youye could only offer his life experience, suggesting that she should make the best of it and learn to relax.
“Don’t worry about Mr. Shu being wrong. Everyone in this circle makes mistakes, but he’s the only one who won’t,” he said.
"Why?" Shu Yi asked, puzzled.
"I'm only saying this to you."
As he spoke, he got up and moved to sit next to her, lowering his voice as if afraid of being overheard.
"Putting aside what your grandfather did when he was young, the reason he was respected was because of his shrewdness. Uncle Wei had been with your grandfather for a long time; without instructions, how could he dare to pick you up? And your family..."
These words seemed to reassure Shu Yi.
Seeing Tingli carrying coffee and walking quickly from the other side, she quickly gave Zhang Youye a look.
The footsteps behind him were getting closer and closer, and Zhang Youye had no choice but to reluctantly move away.
Returning to his seat and taking the coffee, Zhang Youye looked up at Tingli: "Tingli, do you still remember my taste?"
"Yes, yes." Just one glance at the Crown Prince and Tingli's soul was almost stolen away.
The Crown Prince's good looks are unmatched not only in the Zhang family, but also in the entire Jing circle.
Today, I am fortunate to have the honor of being associated with the Second Miss, and even more fortunate to have seen this Crown Prince with his dyed blonde hair.
All the maids, young and old, of the Shu family.
There wasn't one who wasn't overjoyed.
Almost mesmerized by the Crown Prince's casual smile, Tingli quickly handed another cup to the Second Miss.
She thought to herself that even with such beauty before her, the second young lady remained calm and composed. She then said, "Second young lady, please try this coffee, freshly made in the kitchen."
"Have all those uncles left?" Youzai picked up his coffee and asked Shuyi as he drank.
"Not yet." Holding the plate below her, Tingli shook her head. "With Miss Second here, the old man seems to be enjoying his meal, chatting away with the others."
"Old Shu really is childlike."
As he spoke, Zhang Youye smiled helplessly, recalling how Zhang Youye had been brooding over Zhang Youye's blond hair.
"But to be honest, I haven't seen your grandfather this happy in a long time."
"Was Grandpa unhappy before?" Shu Yi asked in surprise.
Signaling Ting Li to leave first with a look, Zhang Youye put down the cup in his hand and handed her the fish food.
He got up and walked to the other side, until his figure completely disappeared into the distance, before bending down and sitting on the solid wood railing.
"You've only just moved in, so don't know too much yet. The old man will tell you about some things concerning the Shu family, and other things, once you've rested enough."
"What about other families? Like your family?"
As soon as she finished speaking, she stood up with him and scattered the feed in her hand into the pond at their feet. Perhaps because she had watched too many dramas about wealthy families, Shu Yi blurted out.
"Won't Grandpa start talking to me about arranged marriages with wealthy families soon?"
Unexpectedly, this calm-looking woman could guess the marriage alliance between the two families with just a casual remark.
However, judging from the current situation, a marriage alliance is probably not something that Shu Yi would easily accept.
She's always been used to being free and easy.
If the Shu family doesn't understand her thoughts, they might force her into a marriage.
What if, at that point, you stir up your future daughter-in-law's rebellious nature and she runs away from home just like her own father?
He tossed the feed into the pond, turned his head, gazed at her fair profile, and tentatively asked a question.
What are your thoughts on arranged marriages?
"To be honest, I don't know." Shu Yi shook her head, a slight smile playing on her lips. "I've never been in a relationship. I've only ever seen this kind of thing on TV."
Despite having thoroughly investigated everything about her beforehand, the cunning Zhang Youye still had to adopt a tone of disbelief.
"You're so pretty, why doesn't anyone pursue you?" he asked.
"I have suitors, but none of them are my type. I haven't met anyone I feel a connection with," she replied.
I suddenly remembered something a genius friend once said: when it comes to relationships, girls seem to care a lot about whether they have a good chemistry or whether someone is pleasing to the eye.
Sometimes it's just a matter of first impressions.
A moment of instant attraction can also occur.
In the scientific field, this situation is described as: excessive hormone secretion leading to love at first sight.
Zhang Youye's fleeting glance at Shu Yi in Jiaxing is a typical example of love at first sight.
Adjusting his body, Zhang Youye turned around and leaned most of his body naturally against the stone railing.
He casually brushed the dust off his palms, then raised his arms, keeping his gaze fixed, and tilted his head slightly.
Whenever he looks at Shu Yi, the corners of his lips will unconsciously curl up slightly, and his dark pupils will become intensely alluring.
"So what kind do you like?" he asked.
He slowly turned his head to the side.
She ran right into his undisguised flirting.
Shu Yi paused, this was the first time she had ever seen such a look in the eyes of a man.
His pupils were trembling slightly.
Filled with inexplicable anticipation and excitement.
With just one glance, Shu Yi suddenly felt something quietly rising inside her soft heart.
He leaned lazily against the stone railing, enveloped by the golden beams of light overhead.
His striking blond hair doesn't actually look too out of place; perhaps because of his fair skin, it blends perfectly with his handsome features.
Echoing his deep gaze, the hard features covered by light have gradually softened into gentle lines.
His current demeanor is completely different from that of the arrogant and domineering young master on the sofa.
The face in front of me is indeed very handsome, you could say that.
He's so handsome you can't find a single flaw.
She tried hard to suppress the inexplicable emotions that were about to burst forth from her body, afraid that the other person would keenly notice something was wrong.
She casually looked away, giving a perfunctory reply.
"I can't really explain it, it's just that we click with each other."
He probably still lacks the skill to handle bad romantic entanglements, but dealing with a worldly prince like this is beyond him.
Shu Yi is an ordinary person, and she can't help but feel nervous.
As her slightly trembling, drawn-out voice faded, her forced composure was already clearly seen through by the man opposite her.
Before the smile on his lips had faded, Zhang Youye's wicked intentions began to stir.
He leaned forward slightly and suddenly moved closer to her.
"So, do you find someone like me appealing?"
His question is as direct and clear as he is.
Seemingly taken aback by his question, the beautiful woman in front of her paused for a moment, remaining silent for a brief instant.
Then, he saw her slightly part her lips, and then he heard her calm, indifferent voice.
"I don't like scoundrels like you."
My future daughter-in-law seems hard to win over.
Straightening up, as if still wanting more, Zhang Youye smiled thoughtfully, his gentle smile even more alluring.
His malice hadn't faded; he pressed on relentlessly.
"But what if that scoundrel really likes you?"
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