Free Web NovelChapter 646: Chapter 644: Bolting Upright in Speechless Shock
Zhou Zhenhui’s infatuation had been a huge blow to him, but he wasn’t so deep in that he couldn’t get out.
He cherished the girl he secretly admired. Just as Su Shuochi and his wife had analyzed, he was a rational man.
That was why he had been tolerant of Li Xue Mei pestering him. If she hadn’t hurt Gu Jiaojiao with her words today, he might have been gentler.
「The next morning.」
"Honey, what do you think I should wear today?" Mrs. Zhou asked her husband as she put on her makeup.
Sitting on the bedroom sofa and reading the newspaper, Mr. Zhou replied without looking up, "You look good in anything. Just wear whatever."
Mrs. Zhou pouted, displeased. "That won’t do. We’re meeting our future in-laws today."
"In-laws?" Mr. Zhou lowered his newspaper to look at his wife, his tone calm. "Isn’t that a bit premature?"
Mrs. Zhou shot him a look. "You’re one to talk. Don’t you know how old our son is? There isn’t even the whisper of a daughter-in-law in sight! I am absolutely introducing him to that girl, Yu Han, today!"
Mr. Zhou frowned at her. "Don’t forget, we promised our son that as long as he didn’t want us to, we wouldn’t interfere in his personal life."
Mrs. Zhou huffed indignantly. "I’m not interfering! He’s the one who agreed last night!"
Hearing this, Mr. Zhou fell silent for a moment before sighing. "Don’t say I didn’t warn you, but I think you should get a clear picture of the situation first."
"Our son is finally thinking about marriage. He’ll make his own decision. Even if we wanted to meddle, I’m afraid we couldn’t."
Mrs. Zhou froze. ’How could I have forgotten that?’ Her son had always had a mind of his own.
"Then you go call the Su family. Tell them we’re bringing Xiao Hui over in a bit, and that Yu Han shouldn’t go anywhere."
"Alright." With that, Mr. Zhou left the room.
Zhou Zhenhui got up and washed, ready to head to the Su family’s home. He had originally planned to invite Su Shuochi and his wife to come along.
But the couple wasn’t up yet, so he had no choice but to go with his parents.
When he came downstairs, he saw his parents were all dressed up. His mother, in particular, had clearly taken great care with her appearance.
"Dad, Mom, good morning."
"It’s getting late. Let’s go," Mr. Zhou said calmly. He wasn’t holding out much hope for today’s meeting.
After all, they had all met countless times, and his son had never shown any interest in the girl before.
「At the Su residence.」 Su Yuhan was still lazing in bed when Su Ma rushed to her bedside, shouting with excitement.
"Yu Han, that young man from the Zhou family said he’s coming over for a formal meeting today!"
Su Yuhan shot bolt upright in bed, exclaiming in disbelief, "What? He’s coming for a matchmaking meeting today?!"
Her reaction was so strong that Su Ma thought she disliked him. "What’s wrong? You don’t like him?" she asked.
"No, no..." Su Yuhan shook her head frantically. She was just too surprised.
’Their families had eaten together countless times before, but he had always been so indifferent to me. I thought he didn’t like me!’
’To think he’d take the initiative to ask for a formal meeting this time...’ She was so stunned she didn’t know what to say, which was why she had shot up in bed.
’But... we’ve already met so many times. What’s the point of a matchmaking meeting now!’
’Shouldn’t we just get engaged or start the betrothal process directly?’
"Yu Han, your father and I think he’s a great young man, but we don’t know what you think of him," Su Ma said, worried her daughter might refuse.
She asked her daughter cautiously, her voice filled with anticipation, afraid she would reject the Zhou family’s marriage proposal because she didn’t like him.
’Although our Su family has a hundred-year-old legacy, the Zhou family is a rising power that has already surpassed us!’
’That young Zhou man is not only handsome and distinguished, but he’s also free of any romantic scandals. My daughter would absolutely be happy if she married him.’
"Mom, don’t worry, I don’t dislike him at all. It’s just..." Su Yuhan wanted to voice the question on her mind.
But seeing her mother’s worried expression, she quickly changed her tune. "It’s just... how am I supposed to get ready if you don’t leave?"
"Oh, right! Your dad and I need to get changed too. You take your time getting ready."
"Okay." Su Yuhan watched her mother leave happily, but she didn’t feel quite as optimistic.
’Whatever that man is thinking...’ She hopped out of bed and picked a white winter dress from her closet.
She put her hair up, applied some light makeup, and finally draped a plush coat over her shoulders before heading downstairs, satisfied with her appearance.
Mr. Su had changed into a black suit, and Su Ma was wearing a qipao, her hair styled neatly.
They were waiting for her in the living room with warm smiles. Su Yuhan walked over, linked her mother’s arm, and asked, "Mom, doesn’t Dad look handsome?"
"He does! More handsome than a movie star," Su Ma praised. "And Yu Han, you look absolutely beautiful."
"Really?" Su Yuhan blushed, a little embarrassed by her mother’s praise.
’I wonder what he’ll think when he sees me dressed like this.’
’Oh, whatever. It’s not like it’s our first time meeting. I don’t need to be so formal.’
About ten minutes later, the doorbell rang. Mr. Su and Su Ma rose to welcome their guests, and Su Yuhan stood up to follow them.
"Zhou! Mrs. Zhou! And Zhenhui, you’re here! Please, come in, come in!" Mr. Su greeted them enthusiastically. "Yu Han, come and say hello."
Su Yuhan saw three familiar figures walk in. "Uncle Zhou, Aunt Zhou, hello, Hui."
She could tell the man had also dressed up for the occasion. He was tall and statuesque, with handsome features, and wore a black suit.
Over it, he wore a long down coat, and on his feet were black leather shoes. He looked mature and composed, with an impressive presence.
’This man is just as handsome as ever!’
She couldn’t help but stare a little longer. The more she looked, the more she felt he exuded the unique charm of a successful businessman.
As Su Yuhan was observing Zhou Zhenhui, he was observing her as well. He looked at the girl standing beside Uncle Su.
Her features were as lovely as a painting, her skin was fairer than snow, and her large, limpid eyes were crystal clear.
She had a tall, slender figure, and she wore a long white dress under her plush coat, giving her an elegant, almost ethereal air.
The more he looked, the more he felt there was something unique about her, a quality that made him want to look again.
’Am I going crazy from wanting a son so badly?’ They had eaten together several times, and he’d always thought she was rather plain.
He never expected that taking a proper look at her today would leave him so stunned.
"Xiao Hui, say hello! What are you standing there dazed for?" Mr. Zhou prompted, exasperated.
’I knew it would be like this,’ Mr. Zhou thought. ’Acting so cold in front of his potential father-in-law. It’ll be a miracle if she agrees to marry him.’
But to his surprise, Zhou Zhenhui snapped out of his daze and said warmly to Mr. Su, "Uncle Su, Aunt Su, I’ve come today to propose marriage."
The moment the words left his mouth, the expressions on Mr. and Mrs. Zhou’s faces froze. They stared at their son in utter disbelief.
