The matter concerning Accountant Zhang's family didn't cause much of a stir, perhaps because they covered it up.
As time passed, it quickly became the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month.
Grandma Chen Banxia had already returned to the provincial capital ahead of schedule. Originally, the elderly couple planned to spend the Spring Festival in Zhoujiazhuang, but Grandpa Chen was still busy during the Spring Festival because he hadn't retired yet.
Grandma wanted to stay, but Shen Banxia was worried about Grandpa spending the New Year alone, so she persuaded Grandma to go back home.
Now only the couple was left, discussing tomorrow's New Year's Eve dinner. At this moment, Zhou's father came over and looked at Zhou Mingqian, saying, "Eldest son, you two should still come home for the New Year's Eve reunion tomorrow. No matter what, I hope you are doing well. Besides, your uncle and the others will also be coming back."
"Father, maybe we should just forget about it." Ever since the incident where Li Xiuzhu pushed someone, he hasn't set foot in the Zhou family's house again.
"Eldest son, have you really become estranged from me? When you found out about those things, did you even disown me and your mother?" Zhou's father felt a lump in his throat.
"I did not mean that".
"Since that's not what you meant, then take your wife back home for the New Year. Alright, it's almost Chinese New Year, and I don't want to argue with you," he said before leaving.
Zhou Mingqian looked at Shen Banxia and said, "Wife, let's live our own lives and not go to join in the fun." It wouldn't be appropriate for him to go to Old Zhou's house.
"No, let's go to the family reunion dinner. I'm free lately anyway, and it's the New Year, so it's nice to watch the excitement," Chen Banxia said, always eager for a good show.
Wherever there's a female lead, there's never a moment of peace.
Since they had already decided to have their family reunion there, Shen Banxia and the others wouldn't do anything that would give others cause for gossip.
On New Year's Eve, Shen Banxia and the others brought a piece of meat over.
Zhou's mother, who had been looking displeased, instantly broke into a smile when she saw the piece of meat.
Of course, Zhou's mother also caused a bit of trouble while cooking. "Eldest daughter-in-law, I see that you're not very pregnant. Can you at least start a fire?"
Shen Banxia looked at Zhou Mingqian, who understood and said, "Mother, I can handle this."
Zhou's mother looked at him with complicated feelings. Thinking of those things, she instantly lost her mood. "Alright, these things are none of your business, you're a grown man. You're just spoiling her. I think you'll regret it later."
Mr. Zhou didn't like hearing these words. "Alright, why are you saying these things during the New Year?"
Uncle Zhou and his family have also returned, but the children at home are too busy to come back.
When the whole family sat down at the table, Shen Banxia looked at the unusually sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner and focused on eating.
When they were about 80% full, Zhou Mingjiao spoke up, "Aunt, have you found out what I asked you to inquire about?"
Aunt Zhou was taken aback, but still replied, "Well, I've found out enough. I'll tell you after we finish eating."
Zhou's mother asked, "Jiaojiao, what do you want to ask your aunt about?"
"It's just a small matter."
Aunt Zhou looked at her niece in surprise. Hadn't she told the family?
Seeing that she couldn't get any answers from her daughter, Zhou's mother turned to her sister-in-law.
Aunt Zhou smiled bitterly to herself, wondering why she had gotten involved in their mother-daughter's affairs again.
At this moment, Shen Banxia, who had already put down her chopsticks, was watching the scene intently.
That's really interesting. If Zhou Mingjiao didn't want anyone to know, why did she choose to ask her aunt when everyone was around?
“Mom, don’t worry about my aunt. Aren’t you worried about my marriage? There’s always been someone I can’t let go of. Because of what happened in the past, I didn’t dare to care too much back then. After finally resolving those issues, I asked my aunt to inquire about the situation over there.”
"Whose situation are you inquiring about?" asked Zhou's father.
He is increasingly doubtful whether what the old monk said back then was true or false.
With such a brain, can he really lead the Zhou family to a higher level?
"It's about the Kagome Association director's situation."
Shen Banxia looked at Zhou Mingjiao, who spoke calmly, but she felt that something was off.
Yes, Su Yu is also one of the male supporting characters in the script, but according to the Su Yu that Shen Banxia knows, it is impossible for him to like someone with Zhou Mingjiao's personality.
If Liu Zhe, one of the male supporting characters, is devoted to Zhou Mingjiao because of the life-saving grace, then what about Su Yu?
He doesn't seem like the kind of person who would be threatened or coerced.
However, let's listen to what's in front of us first; I doubt Mr. Zhou would agree.
As expected.
“Zhou Mingjiao, I advise you to give up this idea as soon as possible. Let me tell you, even if I support you for the rest of my life, I will not let you marry that person.”
Zhou Mingjiao was stunned. How could this be? Although her real purpose was not Su Yu, from any perspective, she was completely out of her league with him.
Why won't Dad agree?
Looking at the stunned Zhou Mingjiao, he asked, "Did you hear what I said?"
"I don't understand, why not?"
Zhou's father was unwilling to explain, as some things were too deeply hidden, and he simply did not want to provoke such people.
"There's no reason why, I just say no and that means no."
Then she looked at Aunt Zhou and said, "Sister-in-law, she's just a child and doesn't understand things. Let's just let those things go."
Aunt Zhou was almost numb. Before, she genuinely treated her husband's niece as her own daughter, but now?
Whether it was the last incident or this one, she ended up pleasing neither side.
However, she still defended herself, saying, "Qianjin, I really didn't know that you adults didn't know about this. I just thought that my niece had asked me to do something, so I had to find out for her."
Zhou Mingjiao then asked, "Auntie, do you think his family situation is suitable for me?"
Shen Banxia was almost completely baffled by Zhou Mingjiao's actions. What was her purpose?
Aunt Zhou shook her head, not intending to say anything more.
In any case, it's best to avoid provoking some people if possible.
Moreover, she now sensed something else. She felt that the children's purpose was not Su Yu, but to understand his family situation. And why did they specifically ask about his mother?
Seeing that Zhou Mingjiao hadn't given up, Zhou's father couldn't help but frown, "Zhou Mingjiao, you'd better let go of her as soon as possible, and stop asking me about all that nonsense."
Uncle Zhou advised him, "Second son, children and grandchildren have their own blessings, so don't worry too much about it. Of course, Mingjiao, no matter what, your father will never harm you."
Then, "Alright, alright, let's not talk about these things during the New Year. It's not easy for everyone to get together for the New Year, so let's all be happy and hope that next year will be even better."
With the summary and persuasion of the Zhou family patriarch, Zhou's father finally stopped looking sullen.
Shen Banxia seemed to be deep in thought. It seemed that the reason why Su Yu became a supporting male character in the script might be found here.
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