Free Web NovelChapter 644: Chapter 642: Only the Son of a Beauty is Worthy of Her Daughter
Su Shuochi gave his wife a look that asked, ’Mr. Zhou didn’t say anything wrong. What are you laughing at?’
Gu Jiaojiao’s expression replied, ’Mr. Zhou’s meaning is so obvious. He’d be happy as long as his granddaughter-in-law is female.’
Seeing his wife’s playful, silent teasing, Su Shuochi couldn’t help but let out a laugh.
"Haha... Mr. Zhou is absolutely right. The Zhou family is a prestigious family; you certainly don’t need a girl from an equally prominent background to add to your glory."
"It’s this grandson of mine who kept refusing to get married. It scared us. In truth, how could we ever be as casual as an ordinary family?
His grandmother and I hoped his wife would be someone who considered the family’s interests. We’ve always been thinking of what’s best for him.
But he kept resisting, so we had no choice but to compromise. As long as it’s someone he likes, that’s fine.
As long as the girl isn’t marrying him for his status and position. That’s the only way their relationship can last..."
"Grandfather, you’re right. A marriage is only stable when the families are of equal standing. I’ll listen to all of your arrangements."
Zhou Zhenhui already had someone in his heart he couldn’t have, so it didn’t matter who he married.
"Good! You’ve known the Su family’s young lady for a while now. How are things between you two? Have you taken a liking to her?" Mr. Zhou nodded, gratified.
"Her..." Zhou Zhenhui was suddenly embarrassed. He really couldn’t remember what the Su girl looked like.
Although he didn’t like Su Yuhan, anyone should be acceptable as long as it wasn’t a girl from the Li family.
’After all, Su Yuhan’s family background is illustrious. Being associated with her would only be beneficial to me, not detrimental.’
’But the prerequisite is that this Su Yuhan must be beautiful. Otherwise, how could any son of ours be worthy of her daughter!’
At this thought, Zhou Zhenhui told Mr. Zhou his concern, speaking bluntly.
"I’ve been so busy I haven’t had a good look at Miss Su. Grandfather, please invite her to our home to meet. If she’s beautiful, we’ll finalize it."
"Xiao Hui, our two families have had dinner together several times. You really don’t even know what she looks like?" Mrs. Zhou said in disbelief.
"You know your son. He only has eyes for his projects, not for women," Zhenhui’s father teased while massaging his wife’s shoulders.
"Sigh, you child, you’re just too straightforward. The Su family is one of the top prestigious families in Hong Kong City.
If we can form a marriage alliance with them, it would be like connecting with the old-money elite. Your career would reach a whole new level.
The Zhou Family will soon become the leading enterprise in Hong Kong City. At that point, the Zhou Family’s growth will be unstoppable.
For all these years, the Zhou Family has had smooth sailing under your leadership. Now is the time for it to rise."
Mr. Zhou advised his grandson earnestly, hoping he would understand the stakes.
"I understand. So, will you call and invite her to our house tonight?" Zhou Zhenhui said, finding his grandfather’s analysis perfectly logical.
"No need to rush for tonight! Tomorrow, you will personally invite Miss Su. Then our two families will have a meal together. Let her know that the Zhou family has agreed to the marriage alliance with the Su family."
Mr. Zhou’s gaze was fixed on his grandson, unblinking.
’It must be because my grandson is so handsome that so many young ladies from prominent families like him.’
’Otherwise, with his emotional intelligence... tsk tsk... forget about ladies from prominent families, even a girl from an ordinary family might not give him a second look.’
"This... all right. I’ll go to the Su family’s home tomorrow morning to visit Uncle Su," Zhou Zhenhui agreed to his grandfather’s plan.
"All right, it’s getting late. You should all go back to your rooms and rest," Mr. Zhou said, patting his grandson’s shoulder.
"Then, Grandfather, Mom, Dad, you should all get some rest too. I’ll show Mr. Su and his wife to the guest room." Zhou Zhenhui stood up and left the living room.
He had just shown Su Shuochi and his wife to the second-floor sitting room and hadn’t taken more than a few steps before he heard a commotion from downstairs.
His expression immediately darkened. He hurried downstairs, not wanting to disturb his guests.
"Young Master..." the butler came running over anxiously.
"What is it?"
"It’s... it’s a Miss Li. She’s here and forcing her way into the living room," the butler said, his forehead beaded with cold sweat.
He was terrified that this Miss Li would get agitated and harm Mr. Zhou and the Fourth Madam again.
"Hmph, so what if she’s here?" Zhou Zhenhui sneered. "Does she think she can come to my house and run wild? Stop her. Don’t let her take a single step inside."
Hearing this, the butler immediately nodded and bowed. "Yes, sir."
He turned and ran toward the entrance.
Zhou Zhenhui followed with a cold smile. ’Looks like if I don’t deal with her tonight, she’ll just get even more audacious.’
"What’s wrong with you people from the Zhou family? How dare you stop me from seeing my great-aunt?"
Just as Zhou Zhenhui reached the entrance, he saw Li Xue Mei with one hand on her hip, pointing a finger at a bodyguard in a black suit and yelling aggressively.
"Li Xue Mei, this is the Zhou family’s home! It’s not your place to come here and act like a shrew!" Zhou Zhenhui roared.
"And another thing, this is the Zhou family residence. Say one more nonsensical word and you can get the hell back to your Li family. You will never set foot in our home again."
Li Xue Mei was stunned speechless by Zhou Zhenhui’s words. "You... you dare? My great-aunt already agreed to our marriage."
"Why wouldn’t I dare? Who do you think you are? In my eyes, your Li family is less than nothing. And what does that make you? How dare you shout at me!"
Zhou Zhenhui wasn’t usually this aggressive, but he was afraid of disturbing the guests in the house, so he practically spat out the last sentence through clenched teeth.
"You..." Li Xue Mei was so thoroughly berated she was at a loss for words. "Then... do you know that I’m your fiancée?"
"Fiancée? Heh... how come I didn’t know that?" Zhou Zhenhui suddenly grew irritated.
Previously, to stop his grandfather from pressuring him, he hadn’t forcefully rejected the idea when his Fourth Madam brought it up.
If Li Xue Mei hadn’t insulted Gu Jiaojiao today, he might have even considered marrying her.
"What, you’re denying it?" Seeing the disdainful look on the face of the man she loved, Li Xue Mei flew into a rage.
"You aren’t qualified to be my fiancée. If you want to keep visiting your great-aunt, then you’d better shut your mouth. Otherwise, I have no problem making sure you can never enter the Zhou family’s home again."
"Zhou Zhenhui, don’t take it too far! My great-aunt is the great benefactor of your Zhou family! She once saved your grandfather’s life! Is this how you treat me?!"
Li Xue Mei accused him furiously, but Zhou Zhenhui was dismissive. "So what? Isn’t it perfectly natural for a wife to save her own husband?"
"..."
"Get out. Who gave you the nerve to cause a scene here?" Zhou Zhenhui sneered, a trace of contempt in his eyes.
His words infuriated Li Xue Mei. "You ungrateful bastard, don’t get cocky! Just wait until my cousin gets transferred to the Finance Bureau. We’ll see if I don’t have him ruin you all!"
"Fine. I’ll be waiting. You, get out now."
